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NBA Trade Rumors 2/23/11
-Golden State sent Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric to New Jersey for Troy Murphy and the Warriors' 2nd round pick. Murphy will be bought out.
-Atlanta acquired Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong from Washington for Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans, Jordan Crawford and a first-round pick.
-New Jersey has acquired star PG Deron Williams from Utah for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors and two first-round picks to the Jazz. Those picks will be New Jersey's first-round pick next year and Golden State's 2012 first-rounder which is top-seven protected.
-New Orleans has acquired Carl Landry from Sacramento for Marcus Thornton and cash.
11:55 p. m. Eastern
-An unhappy Raymond Felton will meet with Denver tomorrow about his future role with the team.
-Hasheem Thabeet is the most likely Memphis player who will get traded. The Grizzlies want to sign Zach Randolph to a contract extension and they'll probably keep OJ Mayo. Kyle Korver was offered by Chicago and Anthony Morrow by New Jersey. Could Thabeet be dealt for Shane Battier?
-There are no salary matches for the Knicks and Samuel Dalembert. New York will probably pick up a center since Marcus Camby is also too expensive.
-Golden State will likely pick up Jeff Adrien from the D-League.
10:20 p. m. Eastern
-Atlanta acquired Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong from Washington for Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans, Jordan Crawford and a first-round pick.
-Golden State sent Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric to New Jersey for Troy Murphy and the Warriors' 2nd round pick. Murphy will be bought out. Gadzuric might be bought out also.
-Charlotte could be getting cold feet about a Gerald Wallace trade to Portland. Charlotte wants Rudy Fernandez but his agent said he'll ask for a buyout and go back to Spain before playing for the Cats,
-If the Knicks don't trade for a center they'll likely sign Earl Barron.
5:50 p. m. Eastern
-Golden State and New Jersey are still discussing a Troy Murphy trade.5:40 p. m. Eastern
-It seems likely that Portland will acquire Gerald Wallace by the trade deadline. Chris Broussard says talks with the Cavs for Wallace are dead and talks with Portland are serious.
4:55 p. m. Eastern
-Cleveland and Charlotte have discussed Gerald Wallace and Ken Berger and a deal with Portland could be close. Andre Miller or Joel Pryzbilla and picks could be the offer.
-A Troy Murphy deal to Golden State is close.
4:40 p. m. Eastern
-New Orleans has acquired Carl Landry from Sacramento for Marcus Thornton and cash.
-Portland and Charlotte are definitely talking a Gerald Wallace trade. Marcus Camby would work but then he would probably retire. Joel Pryzbilla and picks?
4:35 p. m. Eastern
-Dallas wanted Devin Harris to put in a trade for Deron Williams, Marc Stein reports. Three to five other teams made offers for Williams, says Brian Smith.
4:25 p. m. Eastern
-Alan Hahn reports that all the physicals are finished and the new-look Knicks will all be in action tonight.
-Talks between Boston and Golden State have fallen apart regarding Nate Robinson and the Warriors look ready to pull the trigger on a Troy Murphy trade.
4:20 p. m. Eastern
-Minnesota has interest in Raja Bell but Utah may be reluctant to trade him.
4:05 p. m. Eastern
-Teams checked in with Utah on Derrick Favors but the Jazz won't trade him.
3:15 p. m. Eastern
-Jason Fleming reports that the Hawks are open to making a deal and are willing to trade Mike Bibby, Jamal Crawford, Marvin Williams and even Josh Smith.
3:10 p. m. Eastern
-Teams are trying to trade for Utah starters Paul Millsap and Andrei Kirilenko, says Chad Ford.
3:05 p. m. Eastern
-Let's play catch up, shall we?
-HoopsWorld: Washington is listening to offers for Kirk Hinrich. Portland is interested in Gerald Wallace and is trying hard to work out a deal. Denver is done dealing. A Warriors' deal for Nate Robinson fell apart. Houston also like Wallace and Stephen Jackson.
-Golden State is still deciding whether they should trade for Troy Murphy.
-Corey Brewer will likely stay with the Knicks.
-Yao Ming probably won't be traded before the deadline.
12:20 p. m. Eastern
-Charlotte tried getting Deron Williams and are being very active. They're offering Boris Diaw in a lot of deals. Utah may not be done dealing.
12:15 p. m. Eastern
-The Troy Murphy trade is not done yet that would send Murphy and a second-round pick to Golden State for Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric. Apparently, the Deron Williams trade came together in 24 hours.
11:50 a. m. Eastern
-HoopsWorld: The Nets are looking for more deals to surround Deron Williams with talent, Portland may keep Andre Miller, Joel Pryzbilla and Marcus Camby and Detroit is not trading Tayshaun Prince.
11:35 a. m. Eastern
-Marc Stein astutely points out that New Jersey is not allowed to sign Deron Williams to an extension before July 9 under league rules.
11:20 a. m. Eastern
-New Jersey will also get Brandan Wright from Golden State. Those picks going to Utah will be New Jersey's first-round pick next year and Golden State's 2012 first-rounder which is top-seven protected. Troy Murphy will be bought out.
11:10 a. m. Eastern
-New Jersey will also send Utah $3 million in the Deron Williams trade.
11 a. m. Eastern
-New Jersey has acquired star PG Deron Williams from Utah in a three-team deal that sends Williams and Dan Gadzuric to the Nets, Troy Murphy to Golden State and Devin Harris, Derrick Favors and two first-round picks to the Jazz.
10:55 a. m. Eastern
-Al Iannazzone reports the Nets are close to a three-team deal to acquire Deron Williams from the Jazz. New Jersey would give up Derrick Favors, Devin Harris and picks. Favors has been pulled out of practice and has been told he's being traded to a Western team, says Adrian Wojnarowski.
10:50 a. m. Eastern
-Chad Ford says the Bobcats are intent on moving Gerald Wallace by the deadline and have talked with Dallas, Houston, Indiana, Cleveland and the Clippers. Charlotte wants an expiring contract and a protected first-round pick but Cleveland is dangling their $14.5 million LeBron James trade exception.
9:10 a. m. Eastern
-Cleveland likes Semih Erden of Boston and Omer Asik of Chicago in a deal for Anthony Parker but that probably won't happen. Leon Powe and Jamario Moon will likely be bought out.
-Expect a buyout of TJ Ford's deal.
8:35 a. m. Eastern
-New Orleans is close to acquiring a big man who could replace David West next season in Carl Landry. The Hornets would send Marcus Thornton and cash to Sacramento. The Kings want to resign Samuel Dalembert and he'll likely stay, says Sam Amick. The Maloofs, who own the Kings, could ask for an extension of the March 1 relocation deadline so they can continue to negotiate a possible relocation from Sacramento to Anaheim.
-New Jersey and Golden State will likely complete a trade today sending Troy Murphy and a second-round pick to the Warriors for Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric. Murphy will be bought out and he'll choose between Boston, Orlando and Miami. Chris Mannix says Boston and Miami are the favorites.
-Murphy could also be included in a Devin Harris trade to either Portland or Dallas. Caron Butler would be the main piece of a Mavs trade and Andre Miller in a Portland trade with Quinton Ross, Dominique Jones, Joel Pryzbilla and Greg Oden mentioned as others who could potentially be on the move. Atlanta is also interested and Portland does like Jamal Crawford but New Jersey doesn't like Mike Bibby, the main piece of their offer.
-In need of a shooting guard, Chicago has offered a first-round pick to Houston for Courtney Lee but the Rockets want Omer Asik in any Lee offer.
-Denver has made it very clear that Nene is not available, though the Rockets were very interested. Houston has gotten a lot of calls about Lee and Shane Battier but not for anything great. Nene wants to sign a contract extension with the Nuggets. Wilson Chandler does also, but one Nugget who will get an extension is George Karl.
-Boston has spoken with Phoenix about Jared Dudley, Grant Hill and Mickael Pietrus. Possible buyout candidates include Morris Peterson, Jason Kapono, Rasaul Butler and Sasha Pavlovic.
-New York is looking to trade for a center.
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Doctor Who: the classic monsters we want back
Cameron talks us through the classic Doctor Who monsters due for a return to the screen, feat. plantoids, spiders, woodlice and more...
With Doctor Who series seven part two seeing the return of the The Ice Warriors (well, one at least), thoughts turn to which other monsters from the classic era of the show should return to face Gallifrey's finest for the first time in the new era. Here are nine of the best and my apologies to fans of The Monoids, the Sensorites and the Mandrels - so very close!
Their first and only telly appearance* came in the Colin Baker story (no, stick with us), Terror of the Vervoids; which formed part of the larger story arc, The Trial of a Time Lord. Considering the turmoil the show was in and the poor production values of the time, these Plantoids (that's a word, right?) really did look damn good. Though humanoid in shape, still very alien - and a tad scary too!
Just check out the deadly seeds being shot out from their hands! Something kids everywhere could imitate. As a slave race who turn against their masters, they're not your typical nasty monster (The Ood are, perhaps, a nod to these guys) and could return either malevolent or friendly (depending on what they remember The Doctor did to them).
*Actually, the Vervoids did turn up in the 1993 Anniversary 3D Special, Dimensions In Time. But let's just say it isn't "canon"…
Sticking with the eighties, and another one shot (and also appearing in Dimensions In Time!), these underground-dwelling insectoids were a powerful bunch, using their antennae to control gravity. In Frontios, a terrific 1984 Peter Davison story, they were led by The Gravis (the only one of their kind with intelligence) and used their abilities to batter their planet with meteorites (and the odd TARDIS) and drag the human inhabitants down to their doom.
Writer Christopher H Bidmead based The Tractators on woodlice (which his own flat was infested with at the time) and the sense of creepy-crawliness is all too apparent with them; an old school scare. Whilst not brilliantly realised in their day (particularly when they move), the Tractators could now make for a formidable alien with contemporary production values. Dragging people underground would still do the trick for sofa-hiding.
I know what you're thinking but Doctor Who didn't suddenly go all S&M in the sixties. It's questionable whether or not these chaps or chapesses count as "monsters" as we never see them out of their figure-hugging rubber wetsuits during the William Hartnell story, The Keys Of Marinus. But they do have an odd appendage and they're a troublesome bunch, so let's just stick them in the monster pile for the moment. I can imagine Matt Smith's Doctor having all sorts of fun with them...
People often cite City of Death as the very best of classic Who and whilst the dynamic chemistry of Tom Baker and Lalla Ward (when they were in love, before they got married) and the trademark Douglas Adams humour is unbeatable, for some of us it's the villain of the piece we remember, Scaroth.
As the last of his kind, the Jagaroth, splintered in time across the Earth (Clara, anyone?), he made for a fascinating character (played with supreme suaveness by the legend that is Julian Glover). But it was the horror of their design that still lives with me - it's my earliest memory of Doctor Who and one that terrified me solidly. So the mask may be a little shonky now but that look and the drive of their Mona Lisa-loving species is one that deserves another chance.
More plantoids! And what a story these human-hating intergalactic weeds got - the stunning 1976 Tom Baker six-parter, The Seeds of Doom. Their seed pods were found in Antarctica and it wasn't long before someone got infected resulting in all sorts of The Thing-based havoc being wreaked.
The transformation from human to massive Krynoid is expertly realised, and horrifically so in parts. I doubt whether or not these numerous scenes would get passed the Beeb's family censor these days (more's the pity). Its psychic ability (every proper Who monster needs that) to control local vegetation could also put kids off their greens for a while.
And remember, "No touch pod!"
Eight Legs
More creepy-crawly fun now with those unpleasant inhabitants from Metebelis III who made Jon Pertwee's finale so very memorable in Planet of the Spiders. Given that so many people have a phobia about arachnids, they make for a perfect monster, given their larger-than-normal size. During the 1974 six-parter, the Eight Legs would jump on the victim's back in the most unnerving of styles (something that was revisited in the brilliant 2008 story Turn Left, with the less-than-successful "time beetle").
Best of all is their insane leader, The Great One, whose hysterics and maniacal ramblings are truly spine-tingling and drip menace with every utterance. And given their relationship with The Doctor, a revenge story from the Eight Legs could be delicious.
"I've never been able to reconcile the Terileptil's love of art and beauty with their love of war," opines Peter Davison's Fifth Doctor of this unruly bunch. As the main enemy in the 1982 classic The Visitation, they helped start the Great Fire of London but it's their backstory that makes them such a good returnee candidate. They're clearly a cultured lot, gaining the Time Lord's admiration, with a bit of history; the scarred missing eye on the Terileptil, indicating it was once a prisoner, for example.
From a design point of view, they've got a whole fishy thing going on but like so many classic aliens, movement is their downfall, revealing the limitations of the costume. With prosthetics and costuming so much more advanced now, the Terileptils would be an most awesome foe.
And we hope they bring along their android guard, just to scare the crap out of everyone.
Kinda, the story where the Mara originate, is a personal favourite of mine so please do indulge. In the 1982 Peter Davison classic, the Mara infiltrated the mind of one of the Doctor's travelling companions, the feisty and rather wonderful Tegan on the luscious locale of Deva Loka. It was a bit of a druggy old trip for her as she seemed to enter the David Bowie Ashes to Ashes video for a while (and team up with half the cast of The Bill) as she became infected with the Mara's influence and passed it on like a shared needle to the first bloke she met.
The episode culminated in the physical manifestation - a massive and, it has to be said, slightly unconvincing snake. Thankfully the recent DVD release of Kinda CG'd up the slithery demon and gave it the respect it deserved in a very fine moment of computer jiggery-pokery.
The Mara returned a year later in Snakedance, which, typical of eighties sequels, was not in the same class as its predecessor, though its force was as formidable as ever and it's a credit that the initial effects of Tegan's encounter had not completely worn off. Perhaps its evil could arise again, somewhere in someone's mind.
(Fact fans may note that The Mara was name-checked in the excellent Torchwood episode, Small Worlds.)
Well, of course, it had to be! I can't imagine there's anyone who doesn't want the suckered ones back. But why? Why do the Zygons get cited so much? Even former Who-er David Tennant loved them and wanted a return.
Their story, Terror of the Zygons, is without a doubt a firm fan favourite and its DVD release later this year is highly anticipated. The Tom Baker four parter from 1975 is perfect Who (ok, let's forget the sock puppet Skarasen) with shape-shifting aliens in the highlands of Scotland (or, rather, West Sussex) planning world-domination.
And the design of the Zygons is exquisite. It's organic yet very alien and their whispering voices accentuate calm treachery as they take over the local inhabitants. Full marks for having the microphone as part of their design (look closely), nice touch.
The Zygons, like The Ice Warriors, could be brought back as is (or was, rather) - no remodelling or re-imagining needed for the new series. Just plop on those original costumes and get them terrifying the youth of today! With current show runner Steven Moffat hinting at a return in a recent interview, it may well be sooner rather than later.
(Pedant's note: technically we possibly saw Zygons in human form in last year's The Power of Three.)
Honourable mentions to The Yeti, Ogri, Zarbi, Draconians, Kraals and Nimon.
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With respect, these all look -- oh, what is the word? -- preposterous.
Krynoids and Zygons. They're the two in this listing that I very much would like to see return. Both very solid monsters that require very little updating for the modern era.
i don't think i could ever take the jagaroth seriously! he looks like he's eating a scarf!
the voord. the original pedo-bear.
Where are the Osirians? More Sutekh please! ;)
Have you never seen Dr Who before?
The Mentors, specifically Sil, please.
I don't know where you got the Voord pictures from but they're bloody hilarious.
the vervoids look like vaginas. why would you want to look at a vagina monster at tea time?
Not co-incidental that the blogtor favours a lot of JNT monsters in his article.I didn,t find many of them very effective but i think the Mara would be worth revisiting as a concept too.The giant Spiders of Metebelis three scare me ,just when i see still photographs still so i still haven't recovered from their last go.A zygon or krynoid story couldn't fail,in my opinion.
Let's get those Zygons on the way! I personally think the Sensorites would be great, they're bloody adorable. Now that you mention it, the Krynoid does not sound bad...
vervoids in an alliance with alpha centuri and Erato
Only for decades.
There's good reason why we haven't had all this stuff in new Who.
Certainly agree with the Krynoids, the Zygons, the Spiders and the Tractators.
Yeah, we only have serious monsters now, like the Absorbaloff or Flying Christmas Sharks
The shark is in a Christmas Special. But let's add in all the old absurd monsters, by all means.
The Valeyard, though not technically a monster, he was such a good villain.
I hope with the return of the Great Intelligence the Yeti wont be far behind...
I'd love to see the Terileptils return - The visitation is one of my favourite classic adventures - we had just done The Great Fire at school when it was shown so the final episode had me rapt. However, Scaroth of the Jagaroth has to be my favourite - one of my very earliest Who memories. Scared the living daylights out of me when he pulled his mask off at the end of City of Death's first episode.
Looks more like an evil, hipster Teletubbie.
Don't engage him. He's just a troll/flamer. He's just an idiot who likes to wind people up and pretends he knows it all. I had the misfortune to see a really weird conversation he's been involved in beneath another article on this site. He loves to have the last word too. You can be almost certain he'll put some bizarre comment below mine just to get the last word. We can only hope he doesn't - it would be a blessed relief.
Don't engage him. He's just a troll/flamer. He's just an idiot who likes to wind people up and pretends he knows it all. I had the misfortune to see a really weird conversation he's been involved in beneath another article on this site. He loves to have the last word too. You can be almost certain he'll put some bizarre comment below mine just to get the last word. We can only hope he doesn't - it would be a blessed relief...
What about the ridiculous "Stones of Blood" ?
Seeing the Doctor being purchased by monoliths is a great memory !
By the time Trial of a Time Lord was shown Michael Grade had done a pretty good job of making sure that hardly anybody was watching!
To an impressionable five year old it was the scariest thing ever seen!
The Nimon-like creature in "The God Complex" was probably the closest we'll get to the Nimon return. But that creature was so Nimon-like, and the hotel in that story with its shifting corridors so close to the Nimon's "Power Complex", that it IS the return of the Nimon, as far as this Nimon-lover is concerned...
I've met many fans like me that went from just liking DW to being a fan because of City of Death, the next time I was in town I bought DWM for the first time and I am still a fan 34 years later. For me it is one of the 3 best classic series stories with Pyramids and Androzani.
I loved it since Destiny of The Daleks, the adventure before CoD - I think that may have been the first story I ever saw.
Earthshock is another one I love. I was only a schoolboy and the idea of a boy travelling with the Doctor was, to me, something really special. I know Adric divides opinion but he remains one of my all time favourite companions. Yes he can be annoying but it made for some interesting conflicts with the Doc and the other companions. When he was killed I was genuinely upset - it was probably my first experience of grief.
The Wirrin! They scared the crap outta me when I was a kid. Who'da thought bubble wrap could be so terrifying!
I have never understood everyones love of Sutekh and Pyramids of Mars.
I too love the Sensorites but with the Ood being from the same part of the galaxy and having a similar appeal but looking way cooler I don't see it happening.
Vervoids, Tractators and Zygons. Yes, yes, yes. I think the Tetraps could make a welcome come back as well
And who wouldn't want a return of the Quarks.................... i jest
depends if i was having fish..............
Although not my favorite companion I did like Adric, the few scenes between the 4th Doctor and Adric in Logopolis were really good, a real Father/Son relationship, later he was simply a victim of the crowded Tardis.
If you don't care for Sutekh that's fine, The unrealized potential of pure evil. His quick banishment was about as frustrating as Darth Maul sliced in two. I guess some of us saw a villain that could have been grand versus just good.
No. Leave all the old silly monsters in the past please. Constant call backs to classic Who are not needed.
When were the Zygons in human form in the Power of Three? I don't remember that...
I haven't seen the classic series of Doctor Who (I was born after the classic series stopped and before Doctor Who was revived) but some of these monsters look really good... I want to watch the classic series now!
Yeah, let's add your mom.
What an impressive display of intellectual prowess.
Your mention of the Quarks reminded me of another much-neglected series villain from the early days (the William Hartnell era) - the Celestial Toymaker. He was played by the late great Michael Gough (Batman's "Alfred" before Michael Cain took on the part). He was a megalomaniac psychopath with beautiful manners (a'la Fu Manchu) and might even have been an exiled Time Lord, though this wasn't made clear. I think there is potential to bring him back today.
I agree, providing they no longer look like demented Wombles.
What?!!! And a man with multiple reincarnations, a space-and-time machine, and beautiful companions he doesn't even think of groping, isn't? Why don't you abandon gravitas and sieze the sheer, wonderful entertainment values. Is it any more preposterous than News At Ten?
I need to ask a question here. I seem to recall reading in some magazine or paper that the Ood are supposed to be the Sensorites. Does anyone have info on this?
I'm sorry about that. It was so reflective and thoughtful that it required a response I wasn't able to give at the time, and then slipped off the screen.
What a memory that must be of that fateful late November in 1963.
It is an interesting coincidence that, as JFK died, Doctor Who emerged and the Beatles were preparing to take over America shortly after.
lol :D

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Czukoski has not been charged with a crime.
Wigo told Media Patch Friday afternoon that the district was notified Thursday that Czukoski was under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office and Postal Service but they were not made aware of any details as to the investigation.
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Czukoski's lawyer, Joseph Green Jr., told the Delaware County Daily Times that Czukoski has not committed any crime or abused his position as principal.
"He (Czukoski) is looking forward to vindicating his good name in whatever proceedings might come," Green told the Delco Times.
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Jim Wigo, the Superintendent of Schools of the Rose Tree Media School District informed district staff and all district parents that he had been contacted by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Postal Service Inspector about an ongoing investigation involving Dr. Troy Czukoski, Principal at Springton Lake Middle School.
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***Update October 17, 2012: We are pleased to tell you that Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) is officially leaving the City of Edmonton! City Council has passed an amendment to its Animal Control Bylaw which eliminates the previous section which outlined that certain dogs were labelled "restricted" solely based on their breed.
The Edmonton Humane Society is thrilled with City Council's decision to eliminate this legislation that we have felt for a long time was discriminatory.
Here is the bylaw report the City Council passed on October 17, 2012:
Fact and Fiction about dogs commonly called "Pit Bulls"
Information courtesy of the Edmonton Humane Society and BAD RAP. www.badrap.org
For the purpose of this page, we use the generic term 'pit bull' to describe these dogs, even though there is no proper definition for pit bull. Recent research including DNA analysis by Dr. Victoria Voith and others has proven that dogs commonly identified as pit bulls are quite often a mix of multiple breeds, so breed identification by appearance alone is now considered to be inaccurate and misleading.
Although originally bred to assist butchers in taking bulls to market, these dogs had remarkable qualities to do many things. They were used to help working farms and used as nanny dogs for young children.
- They can range between 25 and 75 pounds. In recent years, appearance and conformations vary so widely that it's hard to recognize the 'old world' pit bull anymore in the 'new world' creations. A good reminder why DNA analysis keeps coming back with mixed breed results for so many dogs considered to be 'pit bulls.'
- Pit bulls are beautiful in their variety, but their most appealing features are their inner qualities. Strength, confidence, a sense of humor and a zest for life are all hallmarks of the breed.
- Properly socialized dogs are quite affectionate and friendly, even with strangers, and therefore do not make good guard dogs.
- They're intelligent and eager to please and tend to remain playful throughout their lives. While some can be low key 'couch potatoes,' many others need a job to channel their enthusiasm and energy.
- They excel in dog sports, search and rescue work, drug and bomb detection work, and as therapy dogs.
- Severe shyness, fearfulness or human-directed aggression is not characteristic of the breed and highly undesirable in any breed of dog.
The media, including Sports Illustrated, shamefully capitalized on fears of a modern day werewolf by promoting stereotypical images, and the reputation of the entire breed was dragged down with yet more sensationalistic headlines and damaging myths and untruths. This set the stage for breed specific laws (BSL), which cropped up in select places as the dogs began to be used as a political platform by opportunistic politicians.
Even the most responsible owners still struggle to keep their dogs safe from discrimination and harm. The larger threats to the dogs are much more insidious and mainstream than even the threat of dog fighting, and result in an unforgivable prejudice that condemns countless pit bulls to homelessness and an early death. It is the housing market that routinely forces families to surrender their dogs to crowded shelters because no property owner will rent to them - even to a hero dog. It's ill-informed professionals who promotes profiling dogs based on appearance.
Aren't Pit Bulls MEAN and VICIOUS?
No more vicious than golden retrievers, beagles or other popular dogs! In yearly tests of over 240 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society (ATTS), pit bulls consistently achieve a passing rate that's as good or better than the other most popular breeds. How did your favorite breed do? Check at www.ATTS.org
In the ATTS test, a dog is put through a series of confrontational situations. Any sign of panic or aggression leads to failure of the test. The achievement of pit bulls in this study disproves once and for all the old tired belief that pit bulls are inherently aggressive to people. Like any breed of dog, a healthy pit bull that is properly raised will reflect the good care his owners have invested in him. Photo credit: Carol Guzy, Washington Post.
Don't Pit Bulls eventually TURN ON THEIR OWNERS?
No. Healthy pit bulls with stable temperaments are succeeding in countless homes across the continent. Dogs that bite people are typically troubled individuals, set up to fail by irresponsible and/or reckless owners who've ignored or disregarded the classic warning signs that come with nearly any dog bite. In general, biting dogs have been set up to fail by improper handling, abuse and/or damaged genetics. Profiling dog breeds works against the goal of reducing dog bites. Bite prevention education resources as offered by the Edmonton Humane Society can help build safe, humane communities without resorting to the kind of ineffective paranoia that comes from targeting select breeds. For a well-researched source of information on canine aggression, visit The National Canine Research Council.
Don't Pit Bulls have LOCKING JAWS?
A pit bull's ability to "lock on" with its jaws is one whopper of a myth that refuses to let go. There is no 'enzyme,' no special mechanism that would make a pit bull's jaws 'lock.' They're DOGS, not alligators. Need proof? After research, Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin, University of Georgia concluded, "We found that the American Pit Bull Terriers did not have any unique mechanism that would allow these dogs to lock their jaws. There were no mechanical or morphological differences..."
Bite pressure fact checking, reported by The National Canine Research Council (NCRC) . Above: Art credit C.S. Neal
Dog Aggression Happens! Dogs will be dogs. Your job is to set your dog up for success.
In all dog breeds, dog tolerance levels can range from very dog social to very dog aggressive. Most well socialized pit bulls fall somewhere in the middle. To make things even more confusing, dog tolerance levels can shift. Late maturing puppies can lose their forgiving nature as they grow older, catching many dog owners by surprise. In other cases, dog aggressive adults can become much more dog tolerant with training and proper socializing opportunities.
Dog tolerance comes from a blend of nature and nurture and is influenced by a dog's genetics, socialization, training and owner management ... not "How he was raised." You ultimately hold the key to your dog's success with other dogs. That is why the Edmonton Humane Society has training classes dedicated to Pit Bulls and Bully Breeds.
Confused? Know Your Dog!
No matter how tolerant your dog may be with other dogs, it's your responsibility to keep him well socialized and properly managed around other dogs, especially dogs he doesn't know. Good management is important and must be kept up for the life of your pet. This includes avoiding rushed leash greets, designing measured introductions with potential dog friends and monitoring play sessions. Any dog that shows leash reactivity by pulling at the leash and barking at dogs does NOT make a good impression and should be handled with training ASAP.
Pit Bulls are Social Butterflies
Your dog will LOVE going places with you to see the sights and visit with your friends, family, and strangers on the street. Heads up though - you'll need to wear a thick skin in some situations. Perfect strangers will want to talk with you about pit bulls - some with friendly comments and some will say the rudest things. It can all seem like a grueling exercise at times when you're navigating insensitive comments. There's a bright side to this madness. By taking your well behaved pit bull out into the world, you know you'll be actively working to educate and dispel breed myths every single day. Hanging out at the local coffee shop with your lovable dog by your side will probably bring you more interesting conversations then you ever thought possible. And undoubtedly, you'll be making friends while you're busy changing minds. The Edmonton Humane Society does not agree in taking them to dog parks. Many dog breeds do not cope well in this often stressful and highly energetic scenario and pit bulls are no exception.
Bilinda Wagner, DBTMcc, CAPPDT
Canine Enrichment Centre Program Manager, Edmonton Humane Society


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Mysterous Mail: Will Skype Become Open Source?
French Mandriva user Olivier Faurax registered a support case at Skype complaining about a missing Mandriva package. Instead of the package he received a reply of some amazement.
The response from Skype to Olivier Faurax's blog was that Skype regretted that no Mandriva package had been included. However, Skype also asserted in the same reply that it will "from now on be part of the open source community." This bit of news was quite welcome in that it allows future Linux developers to influence the Skype client software "which will most certainly result in specific versions for the different distributions."
When astonished Faurax further inquired about when this was to happen, the response was, "Yes, indeed, the Linux Skype version will become open source in the nearest future," signed by Joerg in Skype customer support.
If this is to be taken seriously may be determined fairly soon. Commentators on the blog already doubt whether Skype will open up the important components. One commentator suspects that the graphical interface might be the first candidate.
Meanwhile the first Skype plugin for Asterisk has become available.
The answer: no it won'thttp://share.skype.com/site...2009/11/skype_open_source.html
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Issue 166/2014
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Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
New Trojan Targets Online Banking
Dyreza malware launches a man-in-the-middle attack that compromises SSL.
HP Rolls Out Massive Cloud Network
New cloud combines worldwide access with local attention to data security.
New Attack Targets Wireless Logins
A first cousin of the recent Heartbleed attack affects EAP-based wireless and peer-to-peer authentication.
Geeks Petition for Free Lenovo BIOS
FOSS community acts to protect freedom of choice for laptop devices.


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Labor Discount Tix for Billy Elliot MusicalMonday, December 12, 2011
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Billy Elliot the Musical – based on the 2000 labor fave film Billy Elliot – is coming to town for a series of holiday performances. The DC Labor FilmFest has arranged for discounted tickets for the December 13th-15th 7:30pm performances (see below for details). Called "the most inspiring show I've seen in years" by the New York Times, the show was honored with ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Set in a small town in the North of England against the background of the historic 1994/95 miners' strike, Billy, the son of a miner, discovers an extraordinary talent for dance, which he pursues in secret to avoid the disapproval of his family and community. In the end, he ends up inspiring them instead, and his life changes forever. Based on the internationally acclaimed film, Billy Elliot the Musical is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 performers and the Tony Award-winning creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall – along with music legend Elton John, whose score is called "show-stopping and electric" by the New York Times. Click here to order exclusive $65 orchestra tickets (an average savings of $30) for December 13th-15th 7:30pm performances of Billy Elliot the Musical, or mention offer number 134509 when ordering by Phone or at the Box Office.


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"Coincidences to get characters into trouble are great; coincidences to get them out of it are cheating."A Deus Ex Machina is when some new event, character, ability, or object solves a seemingly unsolvable problem in a sudden, unexpected way. If the secret documents are in Russian, one of the spies suddenly reveals that they learned the language. If the writers have just lost funding, a millionaire suddenly arrives, announces an interest in their movie, and offers all the finances they need to make it. If The Hero is dangling at the edge of a cliff with a villain stepping on his fingers, a flying robot suddenly appears to save him. The term is Latin for god out of the machine (pronunciation: Day-oos eks MAH-kee-nah) and has its origins in ancient Greek theater. It referred to scenes in which a crane (machine) was used to lower actors or statues playing a god or gods (deus) onto the stage to set things right, often near the end of the play. Note that there are a number of requirements for a sudden plot development to be a Deus Ex Machina:
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28 July 2014
Lenovo Unveils Internet-centric Business Platform in China Aimed at StartupsBeijing, July 24, 2014 --- Lenovo today unveiled New Business Development (NBD), a new internet-centric business platform in China aimed at startups. The first wave of three innovative smart devices under NBD has also been launched, namely the new glass smart glasses, the new air smart air cleaner and the newifi smart router.
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18 July 2014
Clarification on Lenovo Statement on Sales of Small Screen Windows-Based TabletsWe will continue to bring new Windows devices to market across different screen sizes, including a new 8-inch tablet and 10-inch tablet coming this holiday. Our model mix changes as per customer demand, and although we are no longer selling ThinkPad 8 in the U.S., and we have sold out of Miix 8-inch, we are not getting out of the small-screen Windows tablet business as was reported by the media. In short, we will continue to sell both 8 and 10 inch Windows tablets in both the U.S. and non-U.S markets.
10 July 2014
Lenovo Statement on July 2014 PC Industry RankingsAccording to the latest industry figures reported today (July 9, 2014) by IDC and Gartner, Lenovo is the clear global leader in PCs for the 6th straight quarter.
09 July 2014
Lenovo and the National Academy Foundation Launch Lenovo Scholar Network for Next-Generation STEM LeadersRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – July 9, 2014: Lenovo today announced a new agreement with the National Academy Foundation (NAF) to bring a robust mobile app development curriculum and delivery program to NAF academies in the United States. The two organizations will provide innovative curriculum and technology to provide exposure and encourage interest among high school students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). This program, now called Lenovo Scholar Network, builds on a successful 2012 pilot where high school students from five NAF IT academies across the United States created and launched apps, some of which are now available to the public on Google Play.
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Lenovo Serves Up New Budget-Friendly ThinkServer Rack for Small-to-Medium Sized BusinessesRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – June 10, 2014: Lenovo(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkServer RS140, a powerful yet affordable entry-level single-processor 1U rack server ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses (SMB) and remote office deployments. Available with a range of processor choices including the latest next-generation Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v3 series processors, customizable options, and Intel® AMT™ 9.0 for remote manageability, this highly versatile rack server can accommodate a variety of workloads, including distributed enterprise and datacenter edge, as well as standalone applications such as retail, collaboration, and IT infrastructure.


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The Eiffel book case is a wonderful addition to your storage in the nursery or toddlers room. It has a slim minimal design that offers a deceptively large storage capacity. It can fit into the smallest of rooms and provide storage for you and your young one. The open space in the center can be reserved for toys and other play objects that are easily within a toddlers reach, and the surrounding peripheral closed storage space can be use for books, clothes, more toys, electronics, etc...
Book Case Dimensions: 60"W , 38" tall, and 12.5"D
Made from Birch plyCase is available in white.The doors and case ship separately.Three colors available in doors : ebony, white and birch.Comes with an optional safety wall mounting kit.
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Caviar Amore Collection is Created to Captivate Women Used to the Most Magnificent Ostents of Love
The precious 'Caviar' handcrafted phones by renowned Italian designer Elias Giacometti, that too in the atmosphere of the ancient jeweler workshop of Perla Penna which was founded in 1861, are truly the symbol of wealth, luxury, and the success of its owner. After recently offering the 99-piece limited-edition $4,260 Caviar iPhone 5 Titano Diabolo which comes crafted from titanium and carbon fiber, and was created with the participation of specialists from Automobili Lamborghini SpA, the Italian jeweler Elijah Giacometti (Elia Giacometti) has now come up with a new Caviar Amore Collection which is described to be the Haute Couture products especially created to captivate women who have got used to the most magnificent ostents of love. The collection notably consists of four phones united by an innovative idea of creation of unusual and effective tandems made of most exclusive materials, leather of a rare anaconda and gold of different tones.
Amore Rosa
Price: $4,330
Executed in the gentlest combination of white gold and pink leather, the Amore Rosa version is spangled with white gold, and it creates a fascinating play of the light of which it is difficult to take the eyes off.
Amore Scarlatto
Price: $4,630
It impresses with passion contrast of classical yellow gold and leather painted into a specially worked out tone for this model - ruby berry.
Amore Mirtillo
Price: $4,495
For this, Elia Giacometti got inspiration from the early works of Yves Saint Laurent. Having spent a lot of time in archives fashion house, the jeweler decided to express the idea of the cult couturier - to create a phone that is extolling female independence and overriding power of female beauty. This is a phone that is created from black gold lace of ruthenium. Further, the hand-made striked ornament resonates with the natural pattern on the anaconda leather of bilberry color.
Amore Angelo
This phone is made of white gold and light, as if snow-covered, leather.
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Traffic cop at the intersection of money and sports
When it comes to ticket demand in the secondary market, college football's championship game is hotter than the National Football League's title game. As reported by Rachel Bachman of The Oregonian, unprecedented demand for tickets for tonight's BCS title game between the Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks at University of Phoenix Stadium has led to ticket resale site StubHub offering to buy back tickets for three times what people paid for them. Tickets on StubHub for Super Bowl XLV at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on February 6 are going for between $2,220 for upper level seats and $7,400 for a club seat in the second section, with the average resale price less than twice the original price. StubHub expects prices to fall as more tickets for the Super Bowl become available. The upshot is that the BCS title game is an undervalued asset. The NCAA should increase ticket prices for the BCS title game so college football can monetize the BCS brand rather than ticket speculators lapping up the gravy from inefficient pricing.
I'm going to go ahead and disagree with your conclusion there. The pieces in the Oregonian and other places cite multiple reasons for the high ticket prices.
First, the game is in a small stadium. Jordan-Hare Stadium holds close to 90,000. The little shanty in Arizona holds just over 70,000.
Second, football is a big deal, especially to Auburn. Auburn has not won a national championship since 1957 (if you don't take a trick out of Alabama's playbook and award yourself national championships that no one else recognizes.) Oregon has never won one. (real or mythical) So you have a situation where both schools had people that view this as a once in a lifetime sort of thing. That led both to increased demand, and the unwillingness of people who were lucky enough to be able to buy tickets at the origional sale to part with them at any price.
Those situations will not be present every year. If you put the game in a bigger stadium, you could get more money. But ticket prices are not where they should do it. If there were other teams, even the current prices would probably be too high. Look at UConn not even getting close to selling all of their tickets to their BCS game as evidence of that.


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Mike Wolowich and his daughter Marnie came down from Thunder Bay to watch the ships come under the Lift Bridge, a trip he has made for many years; Marnie has many memories of great family trips to Duluth to see the ships but those trips don't go back nearly so far as Mike's. We took pictures of each other while we took pictures of the Adam E. Cornelius coming in. Click pic for large version.
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Mike and Marnie from Thunder Bay
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- August 31, 2011 at 7:04 pm
My wife and I like to visit Duluth, then go to Thunder Bay. I've found good places to watch trains in TB, but have yet to find a prime boat watching location.
Guess we'll have to visit some more!
- August 31, 2011 at 2:58 pm
I saw them on DSNTV. That is amazing that they have been coming down here for so long.
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These elements–the glass table, well-used leather chairs, white lacquered cabinets and dark textured floors–all work together to create a real wow factor.
Via The Design Files.
These elements–the glass table, well-used leather chairs, white lacquered cabinets and dark textured floors–all work together to create a real wow factor.
Via The Design Files.
These materials and how they are used create such a sense of luxury.
Design: Templeton Architecture.
Photography: Sharyn Cairns.
Well, I know I'm a bit late to this party — but when I saw some images of this space I'd never seen before I had to post my take on The Waterhouse at South Bund. With many of my favorite materials–corten steel, concrete, wood, glass–and a gorgeous palette (just look at that hallway shot: the combinations of deep charcoal, golds, greys and white is stunning), there are plenty of ideas here to apply to a residential space.
Architecture: NHDRO.
Via GBlog.
Here's a guy who takes terrific interior and architectural shots, who also does great portraits, but whose work becomes brilliant shooting people in their environments. The absolute stillness of these images fill me with a sense of calm mindfulness. Amazing.
All images via DANIEL HENNESSY PHOTOGRAPHY.
I don't usually (knowingly) go for celebrity homes, but this one — Hillary Swank's NYC pad — is so simply elegant I couldn't resist. I very much like every single one of these rooms.
Interior design: Mark Zeff.
Photography: Simon Upton.
Elle Decor via La Boheme.
Very appealing; simple and sophisticated.
Via CASA TRÈS CHIC.
Loving the dark wood and floor with that textured grey wall–and really into the wing-backed headboard. Of course the closet looks terrific, too. But let me say for the record that I'm not one for using old suitcases as tables–nope.
Via REFERANS.
p.s. Check out the conversation going on here. New poster (and good friend) Mackenzie brings up a great point about design vs practicality. I'd love to see your thoughts…
Dave Hime is an interior design evangelist, speaker, and founder/curator of Japanese Trash.


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Deutsche Bahn
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You won't find better, more efficient train design than that of the Deutsche Bahn. These sleek, modern, nonsmoking cars offer the traveler reclining seats with generous legroom, and power outlets to recharge you and your gadgets. Perhaps best of all is the chance to travel throughout Germany in complete relaxation. It's easy with an atmosphere this distinguished and inviting. You'll be able to watch the landscape evolve and change through large windows. It's the perfect way to travel.
Club 2 Seat
Two solo seats facing each other across a table.
Club 4 Seat
Four seats facing each other across a table.
Duo Seats
Aisle and window seats next to each other with pull-down tables.
Meals & Concessions
Care is given to every aspect of travel on the Deutsche Bahn. And since food is so important to comfort, it is no exception and available for purchase. Restaurant cars on board are modern, sleek and inviting. They are divided in two, half operating as a traditional restaurant (your meal can be delivered to your seat as well), and half operating as a self-service bistro. The bistro is well stocked, with your choice of munchies to eat in a welcoming atmosphere or at your generously proportioned seat with its fold-up table. Some ICE trains have bar cars as well, as perfect for stretching your legs as satisfying your thirst and hunger.
On Board Services
Deutsche Bahn trains offer high-tech amenities such as at-seat audio and video screens, computer notebook and laptop hook-ups. Wireless internet is available for a fee on select ICE routes. You'll also find free newspapers to enjoy. On certain ICE's, you'll find magnificent panoramic lounges at each train end to take advantage of particularly spectacular landscape views. Some trains offer special sections for parents and children to travel undisturbed.
Services at the station
Deutsche Bahn trains are about connecting you to stations all over Germany. Now here's another way to connect - with access to the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) available at 25 stations, including Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt Main, Frankfurt Flughafen, Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Köln Hbf, Munich Hbf and Stuttgart Hbf. Want to unplug? Most major stations offer shops, dining options, and information services as well.
For complimentary drinks & snacks and HotSpot access to the internet free of charge visit the exclusive 1st class lounges in Berlin Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Dusseldorf Hbf, Dresden Hbf, Essen Hbf, Frankfurt Main Hbf, Frankfurt Airport station, Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Cologne Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, Munich Hbf, Nuremburg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf.


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Admission: Free
Foothills: Landscape of the Indian Himalaya is
Rob Whitson's response to a visit he made in 2001 to Dharamsala,
the northern Indian town which is home to many Tibetan refugees
including the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-exile.
While staying in Dharamsala, Whitson became acquainted with a
Tibetan monk named Tsultrum and heard the story of the monk's
journey from Tibet over the mountains. Tsultrum asked the artist to
paint the landscape in Tibet where his monastery was located. The
monk showed Whitson photos of the place he called 'where there is
two yellow river', expressing some concern regarding the fate of
the site of the monastery.
Before Whitson started work on this project, he heard that
Tsultrum had committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree
somewhere in or around Dharamsala. The forests around Dharamsala
mainly consist of rhododendron and cedar and the foliage of
rhododendrons is regularly stripped to feed domestic animals.
Whitson was left with a stark image of Tsultrum hanging from a
stripped rhododendron tree by his monk's robe.
The exhibition is Whitson's response to Tsultrum's death and the
Dharamsala landscape is its focal point. This is a layered
multifaceted landscape, where traces of peoples' connections to
place and places are embedded into this pocket of land in the
foothills of the north-west Indian Himalayas.
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The 's fiscal year came to an end June 25, but not before the board members approved some final spending for the year.
Among the payments, were the village's annual water leak survey and the restriping of the southern half of Wolf Road.
"Those were the only two notable items, Mayor," said Village Administrator John Downs said during the meeting. "I would recommend the approval of the special accounts payable in the amount of $66,248.40."
Downs added that during the new fiscal year, which began Tuesday, June 26, the Village is planning to continue the restriping of Wolf Road. He also said that the water leak survey detected only some minor leaks, but that the survey saved the Village money in the long-run, as it will prevent major leaks down the line.
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Downtown Silver Spring comes alive with the sound of music at the annual free summer concert series every Friday evening. The concerts feature a variety of musical styles – from swing, jazz and soul to Latin, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Concerts feature a raffle with prizes for children and adults. Attendees can bring a picnic or enjoy food from one of the many nearby restaurants. Enjoy a concert every Thursday from 7 - 9 pm at Veterans Plaza at the Civic Building.
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Cialis And Viagra Study Shows No Link To Vision Problems
Written by Richard Simmons| Wednesday, 04 November 2009| There is 1 comment
New evidence financed by drug giant Eli Lilly, the makers of Cialis, have shown that a previously reported possible link between ocular damage and the use of PDE-5 erectile dysfunction medication does not appear to be valid. Eli Lilly's study which was carried out over six months and which involved almost 250 men showed that there were no adverse effects on sight.
The participants, some of who suffered from mild erectile dysfunction were daily given either a dose of Cialis, a dose of Viagra or placebo medication. The researchers said that out of the 194 men who finished the program and who were subjected to detailed eye examinations there were no clinically significant differences in vision between those volunteers who used the Viagra and Cialis pills and those who were given the placebo. The research was published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.
The original concerns were connected to rare reports of men saying that when they used erectile dysfunction medication they sometimes suffered from either blue-tinged or blurred vision. Other reports said that there was a connection between Viagra and higher rates of nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Because Viagra, Cialis and Levitra work by inhibiting a particular enzyme in the bloodstream there were concerns that it also could be having an effect on similar processes in the retina of the eye.
Whatever the case, the fact is that the number of reports of vision problems are tiny when the huge scale of erectile dysfunction drug use is considered. Another thing pointed out by researchers is that since many of the men who use erectile dysfunction medication are elderly it is sometimes a normal process for them to suffer from poor eyesight.
Probably the best bit of advice we could give you if you are concerned about the use and side effects of Viagra, Cialis or Levitra is to make sure that you have a proper consultation, online or otherwise, so that you fully understand the positive implications as well as the adverse events.
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I need some help solving this system of equations: 5x - y = 18 4x 2y = 6
Math please help
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Plastic tub has capacity of 13.5 quarts. It can hold 3 times as much liquid as a pail. Pail can hold twice as much liquid as can. Find capacity of pail and that of the can in quarts.
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A shop owner bought 30 folders and some journal. He paid @82.50 for the folders. Each journal cost 10 times as much as a folder. What was the cost of each journal?
Simplify 4sqrt6/sqrt30 by rationalizing the denominator
only 2/9 the university students wanted to become math teachers. if 2800 didn't want to become math teachers how many university students were there? So, 2/9 * WN = 2800? How would you work it out?
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Your stores average basket (transaction) size for the month of March was $11.50 and you believe the average basket size will remain the same for your store in April. One of your hourly employees had an average basket size of $9.00 for the month of March and averaged 125 ...
Your stores average basket (transaction) size for the month of March was $11.50 and you believe the average basket size will remain the same for your store in April. One of your hourly employees had an average basket size of $9.00 for the month of March and averaged 125 ...
Eric has a two rocks samples. One has a mass of 600 grams and the other has a mass of 1 kilogram. He recorded the total mass as 7 kilogrmaas. Explain what he did wrong? What should be the correct answer in grams?
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the sine of an angle is 0.6. the constraint is the angle lies in quadrant II. how do I figure out what x is to solve the six functions?
I don't understand. Why are you adding 1/4? to both sides? I don't see how you are getting a quadratic formula from this. More importantly, thank you guys for the help!
Find a formula for the inverse of the function. y=x^2-x, x>=(greater than or equal to) 1/2 Please give me a step by step explanation. I think my algebra is wrong... Ty
Starting with the graph of f(x)=5x, write the equation of the graph that results from reflecting f(x) about the line y =4. y=_______? Thank you!
On a windless day, a bird can fly at a constant 10 m/s. It flies 6.0km east and then home again. How much time does the round trip take? I keep getting 600 seconds, but my teacher still tells me it's wrong.
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At the school carnival popcorn was given out in paper cones like the one shown(3-diameter and 5 being the height of the cone). Approximately how many cubic inches of popcorn can the cone hold? 1/3TT r^2 h 1/3 TT(1.5)^2(5) 11.78 is approximately 12 cubic inches of popcorn
The area of a cylinder is 956m3. If the circular top is halved, what is the new volume?
a number machine takes any number put into it, multiplies it by 3 and then subtracts 2. reuben put a number into the machine. he took the new number that came out and put that number back into the machine. He took the new number that came out and put that back into the machine...
In the addition problem at the bottom, the sum of the two digits represented by B and C is ?. Each time the same letter appears it represents the same digit) 2BA +C6D____ 8AD
the answer is 5 days because the family and friends eat only half of the gingerbread cookies each day day 1: 2-1=1 day 2: 1+4=5-2=3 day 3: 3+6=9-3=6 day 4: 6+8=14-4=10 day 5: 10+10=20-5=15 You just need to keep adding the old gingerbread cookies with the new and each day he k...
Sam needs 15 dozen gingerbread cookies. he bakes 2 dozen the first day, 4 dozens the next day, 6 dozens the day after that and this pattern continues. How many days does it take Sam to get his 15 gingerbread cookies if half of each batch gets eaten each night by his family and...
In the addition problem at the bottom, the sum of the two digits represented by B and C is ?. Each time the same letter appears it represents the same digit.) help
a number machine takes any number put into it, multiplies it by 3 and then subtracts 2. reuben put a number into the machine. he took the new number that came out and put that number back into the machine. He took the new number that came out and put that back into the machine...
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The graph below shows the rate of natural gas usage (in therms per day) in one household for a 30 - day period. Estimate the total number of therms used during this period. Use left endpoints and rectangles with widths of 3 days. View graph at: postimg.o rg/image/61nw3co3r/ I ...
Find the area of the shaded region. View the graph and image at: postimg.o rg/image/dg4kt89v1/ Please help me explain this one. I know the ans to this one but can not work out.
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The graph below shows the rate of natural gas usage (in therms per day) in one household for a 30 - day period. Estimate the total number of therms used during this period. Use left endpoints and rectangles with widths of 3 days. View graph at: postimg.o r g/image/61nw3co3r/
Find the slope of the tangent line at (8,8) for the function (16-x)y^2=x^3 Round your answer to two decimal places.
math graph
f(x) = abs(x-8) / x+8 how would the graph look like for this equation?
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the average weight of men in a meeting room is 170 pounds, and average weight of women is 130 pounds. if more than 60% of the people in the room are men, which of the following could be the average weight of all the people in the room?
How did you get 34% and 16%? Thanks
business satistics
How u get tht answer
A ⊆ B. Prove P(A|B)>= P(A)
Math (please help me Steve)
what about this case, i didnt enumerated it 1 2 4 0 5 2 6 0 1
find all nonnegative integer solutions of the system x+y<8 x+z<8 t+y<8 z+t<8
sory a mistake, the corect one problem is find all nonnegative integer solutions of the system x+y<8 x+Z<8 t+y<8 z+t<8
find all nonnegative integer solutions of the system x+y<8 x+t<8 t+y<8 z+t<8
Posting Brilliant Questions!! You will not learn from it..such a spoiled brat!!
how did you do that?
graph this equation:6x^2+18x-24=0
prove 2 | n^2 + n + 1
Identify the molecules that participate in the light dependant reactions and tell what they do.
Further maths
The first and third terms of a gp are 5 and 8 respectively what is the 4th term
i am a 4 digit number. the sum of my digit is same as the product of my digits, who am i?
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one tenth of my money is 2.45.how much money have i ?
Find absolute maximum and minimum for f(x)=(3x^3)−(18x^2)+27x−10 over the closed interval [2,4]. Thank you so much!!
what is the posiblity of doing the riight thing but the possibitlt were working with is that if u pick a red when there is a blue and you said that
what is the posiblity of doing the riight thing but the possibitlt were working with is that if u pick a red when there is a blue and you said that
destiny is going to build a patio. she wants the patio to be 20 feet by 35 feet. what is the perimeter of the patio in yards?
Julie is digging a square area in her backyard for a vegetable garden. If the area is 52 square feet, what is the approximate length of one side of her garden? 6 square feet 7 square feet 8 square feet 9 square feet 7 square feet is my answer, what's yours?
Geometric Prorgession
A bank loan of $500 is arranged to be repaid in two years by equal monthly instalments. Interest, calculated monthly, is charged at 11% p.a on the remaining debt. Calculate the monthly repayment if the first repayment is to be made one month after the loan is granted.
Geometric Progression
A mortagge is taken out for $10,000 and is repaid by annual installments of $2,000. Interest is charged on the outstanding debt at 10%, calculated annually. If the first repayment is made one year the after the mortagage is taken out, find out the number of years it takes for ...
Arithmetic Progression
In an AP the 6th term is half the 4th term and the 3rd term is 15. a. Find the fist term and the common difference. b. How many times are needed to give a sum that is less than 65?
on a farm there are rabbits and chickens. Altogether, there are 20 heads and 50 feet. How many rabbits and chickens are there?
how do i perform the indicated operation 3 4/5 + 2 2/8 = ?
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A group of hikers on a mountain began at an elevation of 3040 feet above sea level and stopped at elevation of 2319 feet above sea level. What was their change in elevation between these points? How can you tell from the change in elevation whether the hikers were going up or ...
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Alg1 / 2
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Alg1 / 2
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8/2 [2/ 9] how to simplfy above question.
For all positive integers w and y, where w > y, let the operation ☺ be defined by w ☺ y = (2^(w + y))/(2^(w - y)). For how many positive integers w is w ☺ 1 equal to 4? A. More than four B. None C. One D. Two E. Four *I found only 3/5 as the answer but it ...
The perimeter of a rectangle garden is 80m oits length is 4m more than 5 times its width, find the dimensions of the garden
(-5)| 3-6 | (-5)| -3 | (-5)(3) = -15
Triangle ΔABC has vertices A(2,5), B(8,1) and C(-2,-1) and is a right triangle. If the slope of AB is -2/3 and the slope of AC is 3/2, are the lines parallel, perpendicular or neither?
Mary's test grades were 77, 85, 77, 82, and 80. Mary's teacher recorded one of her grades incorrectly. Instead of an 85, Mary's second test score should have been a 58. Which measure(s) of central tendency is NOT affected by this change?
Determine how much would be accumulated at the end of 10 years at 7.5% interest if Woody saved $30 every month.
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how long did he kick it..like 1 minute?if its one then 58x60(sec)=your answer
a cat toy costs 5 dollars.how many 5 dollars cat toys can a person by with 3,000,000?
bernhardt and julia are observing an eagles nest in a tree. Julia is 75m from the tree, and sees it at an angle of elevation of 42 degrees A)How high up the tree is the nest B)Bernhardt is standing 30m behind julia. At what angle of elevation does he see the nest?
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chung ho is standing on the top of a building that is 135m tall. The angle of depression to the top of the building next door is 71 degrees. The angle to the base of the building is 77 degrees. The buildings are 31m apart. How tall is the other building? thanks for your help.
Richard invited 6 friends to go skating. Of those 6 friends, there are twice as many boys as girls. How many girls were invited to go skating? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 I DON'T WANT MS.SUE TO HELP ME.
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Find the unknown value in the following equation: y ÷ 10 = 6 A. 6 B. 60 C. 600 D. 6,000
Tristan is having a birthday party. He doesnt want anyone less than 10 years old to come to his party. If y equals age in years, which number sentence expresses his age requirements? A. y < 10 B. 10 = y C. y 10 D. 9 > y
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Lazarus TActionList
In Delphi I used TActionList with lots of TAction items to implement the various actions in an application. These actions can then be linked to menu items and buttons. An action can have an OnUpdate event handler which is responsible for activating and deactivating the action depending on the current state of the application. This is a very useful feature which is also available in Lazarus but unfortunately it is somewhat broken in current Lazarus version (At least up to daily snapshot 20081231) because the OnUpdate event handlers are not called correctly for actions which are only linked to menu items. This bug is already reported and hopefully it will be fixed soon. But for now I have created a little workaround for it.
The workaround consists of a single line in the
FormCreate method and two additional small methods in the form:
procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject); begin InstallActionUpdateFix(MainMenu1.Items); end; procedure TForm1.InstallActionUpdateFix(MenuItem: TMenuItem); var i: Integer; begin if (MenuItem.Count > 0) and (not Assigned(MenuItem.OnClick)) then begin MenuItem.OnClick := @FixActionUpdate; for i := 0 to MenuItem.Count - 1 do InstallActionUpdateFix(MenuItem.Items[i]); end; end; procedure TForm1.FixActionUpdate(Sender: TObject); var i: Integer; MenuItem: TMenuItem; begin for i := 0 to TMenuItem(Sender).Count - 1 do begin MenuItem := TMenuItem(Sender).Items[i]; if Assigned(MenuItem.Action) and Assigned(MenuItem.Action.OnUpdate) then begin MenuItem.Action.OnUpdate(MenuItem.Action); end; end; end;
This code does the following: When the form is created then a special
OnClick handler is installed into all main menu items which have sub menu items. This special
OnClick handler calls the
OnUpdate method of all actions connected to sub menu items of the clicked menu item.
Update (2009-01-11)
This bug is fixed in current SVN trunk so the above workaround is no longer needed when 0.9.27 is released or when a current snapshot is used.


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Return to Normalcy II
How to pay tribute to the victims
In the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, politicians and pundits alike have fixed on two contradictory messages: That the United States will never again be the same and that we must all get back to our normal lives immediately. To be diverted from our daily routines for more than the briefest moment, goes this line of thinking, is to let the terrorists win.
The exhortation to return to business as usual is, in many ways, a grim and uncomfortable response, almost uncaring and unreflective--the equivalent of the boss asking you to come into the office the day of a family member's funeral. It is also a quintessentially American one, rooted in a pragmatic tradition that steadfastly focuses on the future rather than the past.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," George Santayana, the Spanish-American philosopher, wrote in a phrase that is regularly used to indict the infamously poor grasp of history most Americans hold (a recent survey of high school students found that 25 percent couldn't name the sides in the Civil War). Yet our national experiment, at least in its higher aspirations, is precisely an attempt to slip the bonds of history--of blood lines, of class, of national origin--and to reinvent oneself on new terms.
Arguably, no American city embodies that impulse more than New York. From its conception, New York has been the preeminent destination for migrants, both foreign and domestic, to remake themselves and enlarge their possibilities. Though a colonial city, New York has, through what one historian has called a nonstop cycle of "creative destruction"--of razing and rebuilding--effaced virtually all traces of its early origins; Manhattan in particular virtually recreates itself every half-century or less. The vitality and centrality of New York over the course of American history--especially compared to one-time rivals such as Philadelphia and Boston--is testament to the city's willingness to make history rather than become its conserver.
It is no accident that the World Trade Center, an oversized symbol of relentless capitalist innovation, tumult, and reinvention, was sited there--or that virtually no New Yorker could tell you what the complex, only three decades old, replaced. The center's buildings, populated by as many as 50,000 workers and 80,000 tourists daily, was a city within a city, the symbolic heart of a town synonymous with personal and economic ambition. "The World Trade Center should...become a living representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual dignity, his belief in the cooperation of men, and through this cooperation his ability to find greatness," wrote Minoru Yamasaki, the Seattle-born architect who designed the center and himself moved to New York during the Great Depression, seeking better fortunes.
With the destruction of the World Trade Center and much of its surroundings in lower Manhattan, there are serious questions about what to do next, with some suggesting that a memorial park be built on the site of the single greatest act of terror and destruction in U.S. history. Such thoughts are eminently understandable and certainly it will be a long time before the physical debris is removed, much less the psychic scars healed.
But it would be a far greater tribute to the American character and to those who died on September 11 to rebuild on the site of the World Trade Center not a replica of what was, but a newer, larger, forward-looking complex--one that would hallow that bloody ground by providing the next generation with even greater possibilities for the future.
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The ultimate goal of discipline is self-discipline—self-control and self-direction. Our goals in caring for our daycare children include directing their behavior with words and by example, so that they will learn the skills necessary to control their own behavior and cooperate with others. In our daycare it is our intention to try to prevent many behavior problems by providing direct supervision and guidance, age appropriate
activities, love and interaction, a daily routine, and clear boundaries. I have found, that most young children will "follow the leader" when taught
uses the Conscious Discipline method when guiding children (developed by Dr. Becky Bailey). Conscious Discipline links social-emotional learning with behavior management for overall success. It is based on the principle that children learn best when they feel safe, loved and calm. It is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. Conscious Discipline® has been
specifically designed to make changes in the lives of adults first. The adults, in turn, change the lives of children.
Conscious Discipline® is a way or organizing schools and classrooms around the concept of a School Family. Each member of the family—both adult and child—learns the skills needed to successfully manage life tasks such as learning, forming relationships, communicating effectively, being sensitive to others' needs and getting along with others. Conscious Discipline® empowers teachers and other adults with the Seven Powers for Self Control. These powers change the adults' perception and relationship with conflict, empowering them to be proactive instead of reactive during conflict times. These core beliefs strengthen our utilization of the frontal lobes of the brain. The frontal lobes are to the brain as a conductor is to an orchestra. The frontal lobes are our moral leader.
From the beliefs instilled with the Seven Powers for Self Control emerge the Seven Basic Skills of Discipline. These skills change how adults respond to conflict in such a way as to facilitate the development of the frontal lobes in children. The Seven Skills are the only skills an
adult needs to constructively transform conflict into teaching moments. Through the Powers and Skills, adults stay in control of themselves and in charge of children.
* all information, charts and artwork listed here about Conscious Discipline have been taken from Dr. Becky Bailey's website or book "Conscious Discipline." For more information please consult either source.
Other Discipline Techniques
Our goal is to use as little "Discipline" as possible, we much prefer the term "GUIDANCE"….However, occasionally the need for correction and discipline does arise. When a child must be disciplined at the daycare, caregivers will choose a method most fitting to the circumstance from the following methods.
A.) Redirecting the child's behavior often will fix the problem. By just talking with the child, explaining the rule or expectation and showing him how to change his behavior, many problems can be corrected. With very young children, sometimes just distracting the child or providing them with an alternate toy or activity can be all it takes to turn tears and tantrums into smiles and giggles.
B.) Time Out's may be used to remove the child from a situation in order to discontinue negative behavior. The caregiver will respond immediately with a brief explanation. If the child's behavior is out of control to the extent that he/she can not stand or sit independently, the caregiver will assist the child in calming down. The caregiver may need to stand or sit with the child in time-out, and possibly hold the child's hand or place her hand on the child's shoulders or back to assist the child in calming down. Breathing and relaxation techniques will also be encouraged.
C.) In order to use a consequence as a learning experience for the child, the caregiver will remove a privilege that is a logical response to an inappropriate or un-allowed behavior. For example, if the child continues to jump of the swing set in an unsafe manner after being aware of the safety rules, the caregiver may take away the privilege of swinging for a period of time.
D.) If the caregiver feels that the child has gotten out of control, in certain situations, Parent's Involvement may be required. Daycare staff will notify a parent if this is the case, or if there seems to be a consistent problem area that needs to be addressed. Our daycare believes that it is very important for parents to work closely together in any child-rearing goals, especially with discipline issues. We want to work together with parents to solve any problems that arise. We will communicate any behavior issues with you either during our end of the day conversation, by a phone call to your home or work, or by a note or email. If a serious problem needs to be discussed we may choose to schedule an appointment to explore solutions. The communication street runs two ways—if a parent feels there is an issue to discuss regarding discipline or any other issue,
we would expect they would also voice their concerns.
Munchkin Manor daycare also feels it important to let parents know what we will NOT do when disciplining children. Children are precious, and will not be treated in a demeaning way or physically harmed in any way. The State of Michigan Licensing Rules, provide very exact guidelines regarding what is and is not allowed regarding discipline. Munchkin Manor daycare whole-heartedly agrees with this rule, as copied below, not only because it is law, but because it is right. It is there to protect our children.
R400.1913 Discipline and Child Handling. Rule 13.
1.) The caregiver shall develop and have on file a written policy regarding the discipline of children.
2.) Developmentally appropriate positive methods of discipline which encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation shall be used.
3.) Caregiving staff shall not do any of the following:
a.) Hit, spank, shake, bite, pinch, or inflict other forms of corporal punishment.
b.) Restrict a child's movement by binding or tying him or her.
c.) Inflict mental or emotional stress, such as humiliating, shaming, threatening a child, or using derogatory remarks.
d.) Deprive a child of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use.
e.) Confine a child in an enclosed area such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar cubicle.
4.) Non-severe and developmentally appropriate discipline or restraint may be used when reasonably necessary to prevent a child from harming himself or herself, or to prevent a child from harming other persons or property, or to allow a child to gain control of himself or herself excluding those forms of punishment prohibited by sub-rule (3) of this rule.
5.) This rule is not subject to the variance specified in R 400.196


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Most visitors will start a Vancouver trip in the city center. It's a major hub, especially for public transportation and large hotel chains. But you'll also find lots to see and do, as well as places to eat and drink. If you want to be introduced to the best and busiest Vancouver has to offer, check into Downtown.
1. Where is Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver is the city center and business district. It extends from the waterfront at the Vancouver Convention Centre and Canada Place, down along Burrard and Granville streets. Travelers looking for major hotels, cultural attractions, and nightlife will spend most of their time Downtown.
It's easy to get around to other city neighborhoods and attractions with bus routes, SkyTrain lines, and SeaBus service across Burrard Inlet.
The Vancouver Visitor Centre is a helpful resource for travelers with tourist brochures, printed guides, and event tickets. They are located Downtown:
Address: 200 Burrard St.
Phone: 604-683-2000
Hours: Open daily, hours vary by season
2. What to Do in Downtown Vancouver
Removed from the corporate office towers, Canada Place is the starting point for most city visitors. It's where cruise ships dock and where hop-on, hop-off buses depart for city tours.
Downtown Vancouver is also the cultural heart of the city with major art galleries and performance venues. The Vancouver Art Gallery and the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art are two large Downtown galleries. And there are regular theater, dance, and music performances at Downtown venues like the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and The Orpheum.
3. Shopping Downtown on Robson Street
4. Where to Eat in Downtown Vancouver
5. Where to Stay in Downtown Vancouver
Majors hotel chains dominate the accommodation options in Downtown Vancouver. Close to the waterfront and Vancouver Convention Centre, you'll find hotels suited for cruisers departing from Canada Place. Business hotels tend to be close to Burrard and West Georgia streets, including the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
For budget Downtown hotels, you'll need to head south along Granville Street to a slightly more rundown side of the city center. Keep in mind that at this end of the city you'll also be in the city's busiest nightlife district.
6. Downtown Vancouver Nightlife
With live music bars, dance clubs, and cocktail lounges, Downtown Vancouver is a huge draw for partiers seeking out a fun and varied nightlife. You'll find a concentration of bars on Granville Street, which is dubbed as the city's entertainment district. The scene can be rowdy and young -- especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Pubs and music venues tend to be more relaxed.
Hotel lounges are a favorite option for an older crowd, including Uva wine bar at the Moda Hotel and Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge at the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa. But most major hotels will have a bar serving nightcaps.
Being Downtown, you'll also be well placed to catch cultural performances like the Vancouver Symphony at The Orpheum or Ballet BC at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. And throughout the year, events and festivals add to the long list of things to do.