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What Would It Take To Finally Nab Al-Zawahiri?
Experts say another raid in Pakistan is needed, but that could cripple U.S.-Pakistani relations for good.
In the wake of a U.S. drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's right-hand man, terrorism experts say only another brazen commando raid on Pakistani soil would be needed to nab the group's elusive commander.
U.S. officials said Tuesday a drone strike in Pakistan had killed Abu Yahya al-Libi, the group's most significant setback since Osama bin Laden was killed in May 2011. Experts say al-Libi, like other Zawahiri aides before him, are easier to target because that position requires a more public role, making the aides easier to find and target.
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Sources say U.S. intelligence and military officials believe al-Zawahiri is holed up inside Pakistan, just as bin Laden was when American commandos killed him in his compound near Islamabad.
And just like bin Laden, experts say a number of factors mean it will take another commando raid to finally get al-Zawahiri.
"I think it will take a full-on OBL-style raid to get Zawahiri," says Joshua Foust of the American Security Project. "If he's smart, and he is, he is hiding with enough women and children nearby to make a drone strike unpalatable without rock solid intel—and we never got rock solid intel on OBL."
Bill Roggio, editor of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Long War Journal, says the U.S. likely won't capture or kill al-Zawahiri "unless we do another bin Laden-type raid."
But that would raise a new set of problems for a relationship that has been strained for some time. Following the May 2011 bin Laden raid—which President Obama ordered without consulting Pakistani officials—relations between Washington and Islamabad ran cold for months.
U.S. lawmakers threatened to cut off American aid dollars. After a November U.S. air strike along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border killed around 30 Pakistani soldiers, Islamabad shut down supply routes that had been used by U.S. and NATO forces for years to move equipment and supplies into Afghanistan. And U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey said recently senior U.S. and Pakistani officials did not talk directly for a full year.
Another secretive U.S. assault into Pakistan, Roggio warns, might put a final nail into the shaky relationship: "How many times can we do that against another nuclear-armed power before they simply tell us to get lost?"
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The holiday elves have been hard at work transforming Geneva's beautiful streets and buildings into a winter wonderland. Boughs with twinkling lights adorn the street poles, garland and ribbons line the streets, and shop windows are brimming with gift ideas setting the stage for the "Geneva Christmas Walk," the annual welcome to the holiday season.
Christmas Walk
Geneva's Christmas Walk is set for Friday, Dec. 2. This festivity has been a part of Geneva tradition for more than 40 years and is happily presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce with the support of the city of Geneva.
Beginning at 6 p.m., this popular event will treat visitors to a very merry weekend full of hometown traditions as well as special treats—from dozens of strolling carolers, a live nativity, roasted chestnuts, candy canes and other holiday treats, the lighting of the Great Tree and of course, a visit from the jolliest of all elves, Santa Claus.
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Activities commence with the annual Christmas House Tour. The tour features five Geneva residences specially decorated for the holidays by Geneva florists and interior designers. The decorators are , Celebration Design of , Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center, , , Plandscape, Inc. and . Those individuals taking part in the tour will not only enjoy the architecture but also the unique collections and interior design, which reveal the personalities of the families residing in the homes.
The five homes will be open for the tours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. Tickets for the House Tour are $30 per person and are available at:
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How Big Data Will Change The Future
Big data is big business, its constant media presence meaning it needs little introduction, its analytical potential highly sought for the ability to predict outcomes that not only shape the future but bringing the future into the present. From Bloomberg and Forbes to industry specific outlets such as GovTech.com and Stanford University's Medical Science Department, updates on its development come thick and fast.
Increased Efficiency & Better Quality Of Life
Such advances inspire enthusiasm and trepidation in equal measure, with the benefits of sophisticated research being weighed against the consequences of such a resource falling into the wrong hands. It is often seen, however, as the inevitable outcome of our historical drive towards increased efficiency, greater quality of life and enhanced communication, with one writer at Stanford University suggesting the insights afforded by such technology are as important as those yielded through the invention of the microscope and the advent of DNA sequencing.
Realtime Consumer Trends
One of the key innovations of big data analysis is the ability to respond in real-time to real-time consumer trends. Researchers such as Hinchcliffe and Kim have discovered that this is giving consumers unprecedented leverage in marketplace dynamics, allowing popular opinion to determine the direction of product development. Companies such as Viacom and Kia have utilised these tools to foster what Hinchcliffe and Kim call "social business", a business model in which communications channels between consumer and producer are opened up to allow for the free-flow of marketplace data.
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Stockbrokers have adopted this insight and are now successfully using it to predict the rise and fall of stocks. When the frequency of searches for the word 'debt' increases dramatically, for example, traders can feel confident that a crash is on the horizon. Similarly, if the percentage of searches for the name 'Microsoft' increases, traders will know that an increase in share prices is coming. The subtleties of the science behind these predictions are infinitely more complex, but the premise is simple: predicting behaviour based on available data. When the amount of data reaches a pitch at which multiple outcomes and variables are calculable, accurate predictions of probability can be given.
We are all exposed to the effects of big data every time Amazon makes a product recommendation, or a Google Ad targets us, yet it has implications that reach far beyond market research. The ability to monitor and respond to trends and predictions in real-time is already having significant impact on key industries in the development of medicines and the prevention of crime.
A report from GovTech.com highlights the unique insight available through big data in its application by police forces, which, in the past, have been able to determine crime-prone areas through historical data only, relying on information related to previous incidents. Using what is known as 'Risk Terrain Modelling', two professors at Rutgers University are pioneering research designed to predict future crime 'hot-spots' based on correlations of a wide range of seemingly disparate variables, including everything from geographical terrain to real-estate price fluctuations.
Police forces have shared data with other agencies, such as Child Protection Services, for a long time, and this is part of the reason why domestic violence and child abuse cases have steadily fallen. During this current time of recession and austerity, the emphasis within these services is always prevention, and this is something that big data offers. Police in Kent are already using these tools to direct officers to areas, sometimes as small as a football pitch, where high crime is predicted, while Bangor University reports that police in the US have seen reductions of 19 per cent in burglary, assault and similar crimes.
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Researchers are concerned that more than a dozen Southwest Florida beaches are infested with bacteria.
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Named one of the "top 10 private clubs" by San Diego Business Journal, the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo boasts a state of the art, award winning golf course in the rolling hills of Rancho Bernardo. The club has a 20,000 square foot Mediterranean style clubhouse that is available for formal and informal dining, banquets, weddings and other social functions for members. There are different membership classifications including young professional, corporate, non-resident and social, and prospective members are encouraged to call for more membership information. The Club is member owned and maintains a strict number of 385 voting members.
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One week and one day since Peconic teen the search continues -- and a local therapist sends out a message in hopes of bringing her home.
Ashley, 16, disappeared after leaving a suicide note.
On Tuesday, Southold Town Police said while there has still been no sign of Ashley, the department "is still actively investigating this Missing Person case and have added more resources to our investigative side with another investigator from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Persons being assigned to us and continued assistance from various units within the Suffolk County Police Deparment."
Ashley's brother, Jaime Cradehl, said as of Tuesday, there was "nothing new to inform anyone of," and said his family's statement stands.
Meanwhile, with days passing, family and even those who have never met Ashley have come together in a wide circle of concern, creating Facebook pages and handing out flyers.
East Hampton therapist Mary Bromley, who worke with kidnapping victim Katie Beers after the girl came to find live and find support in East Hampton, said both she and Beers had discussed Ashley on the radio; Beers posted Ashley's photo on her own Facebook page.
Bromley also reached out to Ashley on the "Ashley Come Home" Facebook page.
On Tuesday, she wrote another note to the teen, in hopes that Ashley might read it: "Dear Ashley: If you are reading this and if you feel nervous about going home, you may want to talk to someone. I want to tell you that you are not alone. The awful feelings you have right now will eventually go away. Many other kids have gone through what you are feeling. Just pick up the phone and call your family or the police. If you want someone to help you do that, call me at 631-324-8720. I promise I can help. I am a therapist and have helped other kids who feel the same way you feel right now. Someday, you may help someone else, Ashley. Life works like that. We all hope to hear from you soon."
Bromley also discussed warning signs of depression that parents should be aware of in their children.
Signs of depression in a child differ from those exhibited in an adult, she said. "Teenagers may not appear 'sad,'" she said. " However, they may become irritable, withdraw from social activities, engage in self harm, such as cutting, neglect hygiene, engage in risky behaviors or substance abuse and exibit violence towardself or others or animals."
Teens battling depression might also engage in overeating, be anorexic, bulimic, withdraw from school, display anger, mood, and behavioral changes, she said.
Parents whose children are depressed or suicidal should notice, pay attention, and discuss without emotion, Bromley said.
"The main issue is that parents should not be afraid," she said. "Calmly bring up the issues of concern, without emotion. Kids want help even if they don't respond well. They hardly ever respond well. Explain to them that you are aware of behavior changes. Offer to be someone who listens and loves them."
Sharing personal experiences helps, Bromley said. "Tell them what you went through as a teenager. Be honest -- they love this," she said.
Parents should also offer therapy and allow their kids to interview and choose their own licensed therapist.
"Finally if your child is monitored and found to have major depression or suicidal ideation, medication may be indicated," Bromley said. "Most of the time, medication is not needed."
Bromley said she "cannot stress how relieved kids feel when you notice they seem depressed. Just this attention is often all that is needed. Do not assume you can leave them alone and it will 'go away.' Depression is treatable," she said.
She added, "It is essential to teach your child that life brings many difficulties, and being able to talk and share with another trusted person is the first great lesson of life. They are not alone. The parent is not alone. This is a huge psychological and spiritual insight, which comes as a great relief."
Bromley said other teens are the "first line of defense" in the form of social media -- and can help bring Ashley home. "This is really important," she said. "If your teen has knowledge of another teen talking about suicide or abuse, it cannot be kept secret."


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Encouraged by the reception the Smothers Brothers got for their hourlong special two weeks ago, CBS on Tuesday ordered six more programs from the comedy duo for airing in weekly installments this spring.
The Smothers Brothers series will debut March 28 in the time period that was to be occupied by "Magnum, P.I."--8 p.m. Wednesdays. "Magnum" by then will have completed its original episodes for the season, except for a special two-hour show that will mark the end of the detective series. That will air in May.


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Now to the real fun—choosing (or even better, designing) your hardware. MIPS is the most commonly used CPU architecture in these kinds of devices, with older devices using the MIPS32 4K cores, and newer devices probably using the MIPS32 24K cores. As MIPS 24K is about 3% slower than MIPS 4K at the same clock rate (because of the longer pipeline), it makes sense to use it only if you really need clock rates of about 400MHz. However, benchmarks show that networking devices are memory- and I/O-bound, not CPU-bound (after all, there is not much number crunching in forwarding packets, with a few exceptions discussed later), so you probably will need these high clock rates only if you are going to use DDR RAM and not SDRAM (which is limited to 133MHz).
Another option is the new (at least in the embedded world) multithreading (MT) technology of the MIPS32 34K, which can have a configurable number of Virtual Processing Elements (VPEs) and Thread Contexts (TCs). Without going into too much detail, this technology is a more flexible equivalent of Intel Hyper-Threading, which helps the CPU exploit parallelism at the process and thread level (compared to parallelism at the instruction level, which superscalar processors can exploit quite well). This can boost performance in some cases, especially when there are a few concurrent processes or threads that are I/O- or memory-bound, but benchmarks show that this may not always be the case. In addition, MT has an overhead—MIPS 34K is slightly slower than MIPS 24K at the same clock rate, and the Linux kernel becomes slightly slower when compiled with symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) enabled.
Another CPU you probably should consider is MIPS' closest competitor—ARM. It is used less frequently than MIPS for these particular devices, mostly for historical reasons. ARM7 is very popular, small and has a low power core; however, it is clearly too slow for an RG. If you decide to go with ARM, you should consider one of the ARM9 or ARM10 families of processors, with the major differences, as far as an RG application is concerned, being performance, power consumption and cost.
RAM and Flash choice is obvious; you need at least 8MB of RAM and 2MB of Flash. However, as memory prices are dropping, I expect that future devices will have 64MB of RAM and 4MB of Flash. For the same reason, you probably will have to go with DDR and not SDRAM—as SDRAM actually becomes more expensive than DDR.
Assuming you are going to use one of the reference design boards provided by a manufacturer (board design is beyond the scope of this article anyway), you are ready to test your brand-new RG. Unfortunately, you are in for a big surprise. Your CPU is going to choke at not so unreasonable bandwidths.
One possible solution is to use a more powerful (and significantly more expensive) CPU, such as the Intel IXP or Freescale PowerQUICC network processors. For instance, the 533MHz IXP425 will have no problem sustaining that kind of traffic. Unfortunately, in order to stay competitive, RG manufacturers cannot afford these high-end processors, so a more creative solution is required.
This is the challenge of next-generation RGs—achieve high throughput using low-end hardware. One possible solution is to offload the whole data path of the RG to hardware, the way it works on high-end core routers, which usually employ a general-purpose CPU only for management and control. There are a few chips that can do this for the low-end RG market, such as the Realtek RTL8650B/RTL8651B, which can do routing, NAT and firewall in hardware. Of course, the implementation is limited compared to the Linux TCP/IP stack, but the hardware can be configured to trap the CPU in case it encounters a packet it cannot handle, so that most of the packets will be forwarded from one interface to another without interrupting the CPU. However, this approach has a number of problems, the most serious one being the fact that the hardware TCP/IP stack is limited to a fixed interface (MII in case of RTL8650). It would be difficult and, in some cases, impossible, to connect other interfaces, such as 802.11, DOCSIS and xDSL, to that logic. Therefore, I believe that although this approach can work in some specific cases, it is a wrong idea in general.
Typically, it is a good idea to keep to the software as much as possible, because it's easier to develop and debug. Another optimization approach is based on the observation that RGs (and networking applications in general) are memory-bound, so it would be extremely beneficial to improve memory access. Let's separate data and code for the sake of this discussion. As far as the code is concerned, we want to keep it in cache as much as possible. Ideally, we want the whole critical path routines—that is, starting from one driver's receive function via the TCP/IP stack and to the other driver's send function to stay in cache all the time. This is not possible with most embedded processors, which have only a 32K cache. However, it can be shown that the Linux 2.6 critical path—that is, functions used 95% of the time, under firewall and NAT configuration, including Ethernet drivers' send and receive routines, can fit into a 64K cache, and there are embedded processors with 64K on the market. If your CPU does not have that much cache, but instead has scratchpad SRAM, you can modify the Linux linker script to place certain routines in the SRAM memory region.
If you want to test the above observation (or calculate how much cache your particular application needs), use OProfile, which is a system-wide profiler for Linux that allows you to profile user-mode applications, kernel and drivers, and supports many embedded architectures along with objdump (or any other utility) that will show you how much memory each routine requires.
As for the data, it is absolutely necessary to ensure that all network drivers follow zero-copy methodology, and it may be wise to place frequently accessed data structures in a scratchpad SRAM.
Yet another optimization approach is the mixture of the above two—using profiler, find the most CPU-intensive pieces of code and offload this particular functionality to the hardware. As it turns out, the two most CPU-intensive tasks related to networking are IPSec and the UDP/TCP checksum calculation. It is very convenient (and not very surprising) that both have a well-defined architecture for hardware offloading. UDP and TCP checksum offloading is extremely beneficial, because if it is checked in the hardware on receive and calculated in the hardware on transmit, the CPU will never have to bring the whole packet into the cache, significantly reducing the number of memory accesses. IPSec, on the other hand, is less useful, as an RG is rarely an IPSec termination point—usually IPSec (VPN) traffic is passed through and terminated on the PC.
Another approach that I definitely do not recommend, but one being taken by some manufacturers because it is actually cheaper than the ones mentioned above, is to "optimize" Linux by creating various types of "fast paths". For instance, if the L2 bridge performance is not satisfactory, it is possible to pass packets from one network driver directly to the other, eliminating at least one context switch and some other code, resulting in performance gain. Although it will not work in general cases, it does work for an RG, where the manufacturer controls the whole system, including all the drivers and the kernel itself. The biggest problem with this approach is that it actually cripples the stock Linux kernel, limiting functionality and introducing bugs. These modifications rarely are submitted to the Linux-kernel mailing list, and even if they were, they never would be accepted. But, they do go into some products you can find in stores.
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This is a terrific property well located just off the main road between Quepos and the Beaches and Manuel Antonio National Park.
The house " La Niña " is private, stays fresh with constant breezes and four large ceiling fans.
Ocean Views/ Big Pool
This is a terrific property well located just off the main road between Quepos and the Beaches and Manuel Antonio National Park.
The house " La Niña " is private, stays fresh with constant breezes and four large ceiling fans.
Ocean Views/ Big Pool
Ideal Vacation Rental for a couple in beautiful Manuel Antonio Costa Rica
One Bedroom One Bath, private Jungle and Mountain / Ocean views
One block to bus, taxi, restaurants, groceries Liquor Store , Take out ( Mexican, Sushi, Typical, Pizza, Vietnamese.)
Your host Peter Vineberg has been a Costa Rica resident for twenty years and looks forward to helping you plan your perfect vacation.
Super large pool set in the Jungle (Shared with main Pete's Place Manuel Antonio Rental " Casa Linda 3BR 2B )
A rental car is not a necessity as all tours will pick you up and return you to the house.
Location Location Location)
Guests have the use of our huge pool set in the Jungle with visits by Monkeys, Birds, Iguanas, Butterflies and more....
My concierge Itza Montero is one of the best massage therapists here and has her own spa at Itza's Enchanted ( less than two blocks from the house.
Easy walk to the bus stop, taxis, groceries, take out and Church.
Manuel Antonio National Park is a seven minute bus ride away as are our beautiful beaches and in the other direction seven minutes to the quaint fishing village of Puerto Quepos, with it's shops, restaurants and new Pez Vela Marina.( with some of the best Sports fishing in the World)
( Friday night and Saturday is the Feria or Farmer's Market on the Seawall)
I live on the property and see the guests whenever they need me but try to stay out of your way the rest of the time.
Public Transportation ( buses and taxis) are less than three minutes away.
All tours will pick you up and return you to the house.
Sound system ( takes I anything) TV DVD Movies
CD's and radio
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|Minimum Stay:
|2 nights
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|Manuel Antonio
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Pete's Place was absolutely perfect for us! We stayed in "La Nina" for six nights during our honeymoon in Costa Rica. Pete was an incredibly gracious and helpful host, and welcomed us as if we had been friends forever. The home is located at the top of the hill, halfway between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The bus stop, as well as groceries and restaurants are only a moment's walk away. The home was clean, comfortable, and stocked with all the kitchen amenities, which made cooking from home a breeze. The private pool was absolutely magic, oh my goodness! Plus lots of wildlife in the yard - we saw a sloth, an armadillo, geckos, butterflies, birds, bats, iguanas, monkeys, and even a couple of agoutis. There is a washer and dryer on site, which we loved, and lots of privacy in all directions. We couldn't have been happier!
Walking through the gates to Pete's Place is like walking into a little private Oasis. You leave everything behind and enter your own rainforest with all the perks of fruited trees, sloths, beautiful birds, and much more. The paths going from the Niña to the other structures and down to the pool are little adventures in themselves. The Niña is perfect for two couples, a couple friends, or a small family. Peter stacked the fridge with a couple of beers, cold water, some OJ, a little leche and some softly playing music. He is an excellent host who is just as he says, here to help but not to bother. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would go there again without hesitation and also recomment it to others.
Pete was very welcoming and helpful with good places to eat and get food. Itza was great at booking day trips for us. Highly recommend the deep sea fishing! The place was clean and nice, though we pretty much just slept there. The pool is really nice, it backs onto some rainforest and there were monkeys jumping around all around the pool area. Thanks for a great stay!
Very clean, Peter was very welcoming and had a nice cold drink waiting Thank you.
Loved our stay at Pete's Place! I really don't think we could have chosen a better place for our Manuel Antonio trip. The ground were beautiful, the cottage extremely comfortable, and the pool was incredible. We even saw monkeys on several occasions hopping around the nearby trees. If we ever find ourselves back in Manuel Antonio, we will definitely want to stay here again. Thanks, Pete!
Pete's place is amazing, a nice apartment in the jungle with a swimming pool. Pete was also very helpful to us, he took time to help us as much as he could !
Pete is one of the best hosts you could ask for - the cottage is lovely, very clean, well furnished, and adorable! It has everything you need for a great price, I would recommend it to anyone! The property is safe, the landscape is gorgeous and the pool is lovely! It's about a 5 minute bus ride to the beach and a 5 minute ride to Quepos - really is in the middle like Pete says! It's within walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, ATMs and coffee shop!
Pete was very accomadating, and was so kind and patient wth us! I got an ear infection half way through the trip and Pete was so helpful, he went so far as to have his concierge make an appointment with an English speaking doctor for me! His hospitality can't be beat, look no further if you're looking for somewhere to stay in Manuel Antonio/Quepos, this is the place to stay!
Our stay in Manuel Antonio was great. Pete's Place is the best. Nice appartement with a beautiful garden and great swimming pool. Pete was very welcoming and relaxed.
Thank you Peter!! My stay at your cottage was perfect.. it had everything I needed! And thank you for giving me info on places to eat and sites to see. I also really appreciate you connecting me with Itza. She gave me a fabulous massage! I highly recommend any future guests to contact Itza if they want a truly unforgettable experience. My experience at Pete's place was perfect all around!
The cottage is very nice, clean and well-located. Peter is a great host and helped us for the organisation of our tours. Great experience. Definitly recommand it!
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the back. Continue reading
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Ms. Superpark 2014: Women to Watch – Part 2
words: Jenna Kuklinski Ms. Superpark does its best each year to bring together the preeminent riders of the women's snowboard world, showcasing their talents for four fabulous days in a […]Read More
words: Jenna Kuklinski Ms. Superpark does its best each year to bring together the preeminent riders of the women's snowboard world, showcasing their talents for four fabulous days in a […]Read More
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Gill Montgomery, Stephanie Sue Feld, and Kelly Underwood.Read More
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In 2012, the best women in snowboarding descended upon Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, California for a few days of park laps and good vibes at Ms. Superpark. While the women charged the features, our photographers captured the action. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the ladies-only event last winter.Read More
That's a wrap for Ms. Superpark 2012 presented by Gatorade at Squaw Valley. With weather being less than perfect on day three, we combined day three and four into one edit for your viewing pleasure. Until next year, thanks for tuning in.Read More
Recap: Laura Austin
Captions: Pat Bridges
After a diagonal downpour of rain, Thursday turned into a weather day… pushing back our last day of Ms Superpark presented by Gatorade at Squaw Valley. Thankfully our luck turned around with nothing but sunshine on Friday. Some of the riders had already left, not planning on needing the extra day, but the ones who stuck around definitely made the most out of the last day on hill.
With better conditions and visibility more of the ladies were inclined to hit the gap over the stairset that had been built on Wednesday. Desiree Melancon, Bryn Valaika, and Erin Comstock all had some good looking methods over the gap. Kelly Underwood and Desiree had a double line with Kelly getting a solid front board on the down rail while Desiree aired over her. Then Erin Comstock, Hana Beaman, and Colleen Quigley pulled off a triple line with Colleen airing over Erin and Hana while they were on the stair set.
While all that was going on over at the rail section, a few of the ladies took to the jump line. Iris Lazzareschi happened to make an appearance on this final day and looked like she had been sessioning the park all week, throwing front 5's and 7's. Erin Comstock had her bases covered with fluid switch back 1's and front 3's and 5's. Isabel Derungs and Sarka Pancochova also threw some back 7's into the mix.
Considering the interesting snow year and variable conditions throughout the week the ladies of Ms. Superpark definitely made the most out of what was put in front of them. Getting creative with the features by hitting them in ways they weren't meant to be hit and many of the girls riding from early morning into sunset sessions. One girl however really proved herself over the past week earning herself the Ms. Superpark Standout and Gatorade "Driven From Within" award. Kjersti Buaas sessioned all the sections of the park, many times guinea pigging the features, consistently rode well, and stayed on hill from first to last chair… making her the obvious choice for the award selected by the SNOWBOARDER Magazine staff.
Big thanks to Gatorade, Squaw Valley, Jess Richitelli, Mike Bettera and the SPT park crew, and all the ladies for putting in a solid four days of riding. Until next year, and stay tuned for coverage from Men's Superpark coming to you next week.
Recap: Laura Austin
Captions: Pat Bridges & T. Bird
When it rains it pours. Well it wasn't really pouring, but it definitely was raining on and off at Day 3 of Ms. Superpark presented by Gatorade at Squaw Valley and the girls were still poring over the rail section, getting shots despite the less than optimal weather conditions. Ok, maybe that was a bad attempt at being clever but it was cool to see the ladies sticking it out in the flat light and variable conditions, hungry to get more shots under their belt.
Because of the wind and the poor visibility, the focus was on the rail/wallride section of the park created by SPT. Besides the lovely artwork in the snow created by some of the riders, Gatorade was poured in lines through transitions so that they could make out the terrain a little easier. Leanne Pelosi pulled off some good looking handplants on the quarterpipe, Ms. Superpark 1st timer Kelly Underwood was still putting down solid lines in the wallride section, and Erin Comstock was getting some good looking stalls and rock-to-fakies on one of the wallrides.
Later in the session with things winding down, Desiree Melancon brought up the idea of building a sort of hip/step-up over the stairset and landing on the transition behind one of the wallrides, making it about a 30-foot gap. Kjersti Buaas and Tosh.0 superstar, Darrah Reid-McLean, decided to stay back to hit it. The first couple tries were nail biters due to the high consequences of not clearing that gap… but after they figured out the speed it was on. The highlight was definitely Kjersti's lofty Japan.
We'll see how the rest of the week plays out at Ms Superpark, weather isn't looking too great for Thursday so we may result to using Friday as a weather day since the girls are still itching to get some more riding in. Stay tuned.
Words: Laura Austin
Captions: Pat Bridges
After getting kicked off the hill early Monday due to an approaching lightning storm the ladies of Ms. Superpark presented by Gatorade at Squaw Valley were hungry to get things going on Tuesday. The morning looked a little ominous with dark clouds hanging over the mountain, but they cleared up mid morning making way for a very productive day on hill.
With a day under their belt the ladies had a better feel for the park, making use of all the features SPT had put in front of them. There was a long session over on the rail/wallride section. Some of the standouts included Kelly Underwood with lines through the whole setup, Madison Blackley, Mary Rand, Danyale Patterson, Marie Hucal with a good looking handplant, Raelynd Tarnove with a lipside 270 out on the down bar, Alexa McCarty, and Ruki Furihata. One of the highlights on the butter pad at the bottom of the park was Sina Candrian with a front 1 on to a cab 5 off.
Towards the end of the day some of the girls got creative on the first jump, transferring off the lip to the transition on the side. The standouts included Kjersti Buaas with a front 3 stale transfer and Desiree with a front 1 transfer, and Elena Hight also threw a good looking method into the mix.
Around 5:30 we picked a select few ladies who we thought were riding well on the jumps to stick around for a sunset session on the jump line. According to Spencer O'Brien who has been riding really well the past few days, "The highlight of today was probably the night shoot, we had a good crew of girls riding. Stefi Luxton, who is an am and an awesome little rider, did her first front 7 which was sick, and Kimmy Fasani's cork 7's were awesome." At about 7:30 we called it due to the lack of light and tired legs. It was an incredibly productive second day of Ms. Superpark. We'll see what else is in store for the next two days at Squaw Valley.


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GARDENING KITS: Let the little ones enjoy spring gardening by planting everything from basil to daisies. They can start them indoors now with these kits from Five Below in Fairview Heights. The dollar kits come in tiny clay pots and include forget-me-nots, daisies, strawberries and clover. Instructions are included. The $3 kits from Eco Plant Pals give names to the green buddies children can start, from Polka Dot Patty to Basil Bob. Another set of starter plants is organic and comes in coconut coir pots you put directly in the ground when ready. The set includes sunflower, green beans and watermelon.
GIRLS' SHOES: Jellies, made of PVC plastic, never go out of style with little girls. This colorful collection from Old Navy in Fairview Heights comes in a variety of colors (black and white not shown). You'll find them in sizes 5 to 10.
SIPPY CUPS: Chicks and bunnies and lambs rule this time of year in sippy cup land at Target in Fairview Heights. These cute and practical items, including a blue and green boy bunny not shown, are $3.99, BPA free and dishwasher safe.


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A National Park Service review board will look into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ranger Margaret Anderson at Mount Rainier.
Anderson was shot to death on January 1 after Benjamin Barnes drove through a park checkpoint near Longmire Ranger Station.
The NPS board wants to determine what changes need to be made to prevent a similar tragedy.
Anderson responded by setting up a roadblock about a mile away from the checkpoint on Paradise, but when Barnes encountered it, police said he got out of his car and fired at Anderson in her vehicle.
Hiker Jeremy Best told KING 5 News back in January he chatted with Anderson minutes before the incident unfolded. He said she got a call on her radio and then head down the mountain in her vehicle.
"Maybe she didn't know what she was stopping," he said, "but she responded to a situation in a timely fashion and I believe it saved a lot of lives."
The checkpoint is designed to inspect vehicles for proper tires and chains.
Barnes was found dead the next day in a river near Narada Falls.
Anderson was a 34-year-old, married mother of two children.
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What is your favorite restaurant in Santa Fe?
Yes - ok - the boards list a lot - so do the guide books - I live in Charleston SC -- I know that I wouldn't take my dog to 50% of the restaurants they recommend. There are also a few AMAZING restaurants. I used this board when we went to San Francisco & Napa & had some truly memorable meals. I just really want to know (from people who care about great food) -- tonight is your last night in Santa Fe -- where are you going to eat? Thanks.
Many will say Geronimo and there is nothing "wrong" with it save their outrageous wine pricing; a wonderful location, wonderful rooms and service with truly excellent food.
That said, the restaurant at the Inn of the Anasazi, just off the Plaza is now the very best in Santa Fe. Martin Rios, previously the much regarded chef at The Old House in the Eldorado Hotel is now in charge. Popular opinion and comments will, in time, catch up.
My personal favorite is, depending upon the day, is either SantaCafe or Ristra.
The differences among these four and among The Compound and Fuego are minimal. All are excellent and all should please.
We had the 7 course Lobster Extravaganza at Fuego two weeks ago. It was a terrific, creative, three and a half hour dining experience with an amazing cheese selection. They also have a four course tasting menu with kobe beef, diver scallops (I tasted both they were also really good).
I like Geronimo alot, but the experience at Fuego was an incredible evening of food and conversation.


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In recently announcing how many Fibre Channel storage arrays they had sold, Sun Microsystems stated that it had shipped an aggregate of two petabytes of storage or the equivalent of 40 million four-drawer filing cabinets full of text. IBM says that it has shipped four petabytes of SSA Storage.
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'New Moon' rises to No. 1
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack rises to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, selling 153,000 copies (up 33 percent) in its first full week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Summit/Chop Shop/Atlantic album, which features music by Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke and the Killers, arrived on the chart last week with 115,000 after an early release last Friday pushed it onto the list with just three days of sales.
"New Moon" is the second soundtrack this year to top the Billboard 200, following the "Hannah Montana: the Movie" album on the chart dated May 2. "New Moon" is the sequel to "Twilight," which saw its soundtrack debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 less than a year ago, on the tally dated Nov. 22, 2008, with 165,000.
Tim McGraw's tenth studio album, "Southern Voice," arrives in the runner-up slot at No. 2 with 137,000 copies. That's quite a drop from the 325,000 copies that greeted the country king's last studio set, 2007's "Let It Go." In fact, "Southern Voice's" arrival marks the lowest debut sales week for a McGraw studio album since his 1995 set "All I Want" began with 110,000 at No. 4. However, "Southern's" sales are enough to give McGraw the No. 1 slot on Top Country Albums — his 12th topper on that list.
Joss Stone's Target and iTunes-exclusive "Colour Me Free" is the Billboard 200's second-highest debut this week, arriving at No. 10 with 27,000 copies. The Virgin set returns the U.K. singer to the tally for the first time since 2007, when "Introducing Joss Stone" debuted and peaked at No. 2 with 118,000.
German rock band Rammstein notches its highest charting album ever, as "Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da" bows at No. 13 with 22,000 copies. Previously, the group's best rank came with its 1998 chart debut "Sehnsucht," which peaked at No. 45 off the strength of its only U.S. radio chart hit, "Du Hast."
After reigning for two weeks at No. 1, Michael Buble's "Crazy Love" slips two slots to No. 3 with 102,000 (down 50 percent), while Jay-Z's "The Blueprint 3" falls one spot to No. 4 with 43,000 (down 22 percent). Miley Cyrus' "The Time Of Our Lives" holds at No. 5 with 39,000 (down 3 percent), the Black Eyed Peas' "The E.N.D." stays steady at No. 6 with 35,000 (down 11 percent) and Taylor Swift's "Fearless" is also a non-mover at No. 7 with 34,000 (up 2 percent).
Bounding up the chart is Owl City's "Ocean Eyes," which jumps from No. 20 to No. 8 with 28,000 and a 31 percent increase. The set is powered by Owl City's hit single "Fireflies," which climbs to No. 1 on the Hot Digital Songs chart this week with 196,000 (up 26 percent).
Rounding out the top 10 holdovers is Barbra Streisand's "Love Is the Answer," which drops five rungs to No. 9 with just under 28,000 (down 44 percent).
Next week's Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard 200 will likely be Michael Jackson's "This Is It," the companion set to the documentary film of the same name. Industry prognosticators suggest that "This Is It" — which was released on Monday — could shift 300,000 copies by Sunday night.
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It was the summer between my junior and senior years of high school that I first understood the vital role that nonprofit organizations play in our society. It was during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Making a Difference
I lived in New Orleans and had plans with a friend to head to the Mississippi beaches for the weekend. My friend, a college sophomore, was driving us, and before we left I rode along with him on his Meals-On-Wheels route for the NO/AIDS Task Force. He had done something incredibly stupid a few years earlier and had been "sentenced" by his community-minded mother to volunteer for the route as part of his punishment. He had long since completed his sentence, but for reasons that only became clear to me that day, he continued to volunteer his time to the program.
We started at the Meals-On-Wheels kitchen where I helped him package individual meals that the chefs had prepared for the seven people we would visit that afternoon. My attitude when we began was the typical 17 year old's: "Let's get this over with and hit the beach for this beautiful weekend!"
For me, our mission was simple: Dropping off bags to people who were either too poor to afford or too sick to prepare their dinners. I was simply one part of a machine that was performing a necessary, rote task.
Eye-Opening Experience
By the end of the afternoon, as we sped down the highway toward our fun-filled weekend, the enormity of what we accomplished had hit me harder than a nor'easter on Christmas Eve. The people we visited clearly needed the food we delivered, of that there was no doubt. But more than that, I noticed the change in each of the people we served that day over the short 10-15 minutes that we spent with each one.
Far from feeling as though I were nothing more than a glorified pizza deliveryman, I realized that what we did meant so much more for these people. First, it was vital that each of these patients eat at least one nutritious meal a day to help counteract the effects of the powerful medications they were on. Additionally, each person greeted James (my friend) warmly, and although one or two eyed me suspiciously at first, each welcomed me into his home and spent time catching us up on what was going on in his life. I followed my friend's lead.
In some houses, he immediately went to the kitchen and put our bags' contents away in their correct places while we chatted with the resident; in others, he simply dropped the bag on the coffee table and we sat down and spent a few minutes with the recipient.
Going Above and Beyond
In a couple of residences, James took a few minutes to water plants or clear some clutter while we talked. Not once did anyone instruct or ask James to do what he did. He knew exactly how each of these men liked the visit to go, because he had spent his time and effort in learning each one's preferences, needs, and habits. I was at the same time impressed and dumbfounded. James had become an important part of these people's lives, and they of his life, simply by volunteering his time for four hours a week.
If not for the NO/AIDS Task Force and the Meals-on-Wheels program, how would these people have gotten the food they needed to feed their hunger and counteract their drugs' side effects? And would they have gotten a visit on that Friday from someone who was concerned for their welfare and could intervene if they were experiencing any problems? Would the plants have gotten water; would the garbage have been taken out; would the people have had a couple of laughs? James would never have known who these people were and what their needs were, much less have the resources and the mechanism to help them, if not for the concerted efforts of the two organizations.
Nonprofits All Around Us
There is too much need in our world, and all needs cannot be addressed by the ever-expanding quest to manufacture, produce, buy, sell and increase the value of our Gross National Product. Some needs have to be addressed by people who care to help just because they care. This is where nonprofit organizations enter the mix.
Nonprofits provide organized, focused and results-oriented mechanisms for addressing issues as diverse as hunger, homelessness, cultural enhancement, suffering, unwanted animals, business and community development, unmet medical needs, recreation, conservation, human services, performing arts, scientific discovery, historic preservation, senior citizen services, literacy, disaster relief, skills training and countless more.
One thing I have realized since moving to Stoneham is that we have some of the most caring people in the country right here, doing exceptional things in service of those in need. I want to use this blog to tell your story about the direct impact that your efforts have on real people with real issues. I don't care that XYZ organization serviced 2,474 people in 2010 and was granted $611,097 in grants from A, B, and C Foundations. Actually, I do care about that, but that is not the purpose of my starting this blog. Anyone can get that information from press releases, fact sheets, public service announcements, websites and printed materials. I would like to tell the stories of how your efforts have an impact on you, your neighbors, the people you serve and the wider community.
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I invite any Stoneham citizen involved with a nonprofit organization, or anyone involved with a nonprofit organization in Stoneham to contact me at email@example.com. Let's tell your story. It deserves to be told, and Stoneham Patch has given us the ideal forum in which to tell it.
Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." I have always thought that Mead's quote perfectly sums up the efforts of 99 percent of nonprofit organizations.
I look forward to hearing from you, learning and reporting on what you are doing to affect change in our world.


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The Cobb County Department of Transportation is closing Paper Mill Road at the Sope Creek bridge all this weekend to make repairs to the bridge foundation.
The area will be closed to traffic starting at 4 p.m. Friday, with the closure lasting through the weekend and "possibly into early next week" as crews repair foundation damage caused by recent storms, according to a release issued by Cobb DOT.
The best detours for traffic to and from Lower Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry Road are Shadowlawn Road, which is west of the bridge, and Woodlawn Drive, which is east of the affected area.
Cobb DOT said it would issue an alert to the public when the repairs are finished and Paper Mill Road traffic is re-opened at the bridge.
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Stay of execution for Internet radio
Says here that Internet radio is about to get a reprieve. We've been covering the fight between the RIAA and webcasters for many years, going back to the DMCA, which left working out webcasting royalties pretty much unfinished. (That was ten years ago, almost to the month, as I recall. Need to check on that.)
Meanwhile, wondering what ya'll tihnk, before we dig into it further.
UPDATE: The bill webcasters wanted has passed.
It's a reprieve. If you read the text, you'll see that the main change is a new deadline for settlement: February 15, 2009.
You can gather from the tone of the leading webcaster, Pandora (see last link above), that there is reason for optimism.
I talked recently to Tim Westergren, who co-founded and runs Pandora, about the Whole Situation, and he sounded both very heads-down and optimistic about What Can Be Done. That's what this Wired piece says, too.
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Internet radio is how i discover new music. If the RIAA shuts that down then i will just go back to backing up friends iTunes libraries and get my music that way
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LONDON (AP) London authorities say between 20 and 40 people have been injured at a theater which partially collapsed during a packed performance of a show during the height of the Christmas season.
The London fire department says all casualties who were trapped in the Apollo Theatre have been freed.
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A Note to Erick Erickson About Women Breadwinners
Women continue to redefine themselves professionally.
Of late, there seems to be an unending number of conversations about the role of women in today's society. Should women lean in? Should they lean back? Should they put on heels or just be barefoot in the kitchen?
A new report issued by the Pew Research Center that finds women are the main source of income in 40 percent of U.S. households with children has sparked the latest round of debate and analysis. This is a significant increase from 1960, when just 11 percent of women were the main breadwinners in such households.
Incredulously, conservative blogger Erick Erickson warned the trend was "anti-science" and "disruptive to the natural world order," as the male was to be in the "dominant role" and women are to serve in a "complimentary role." Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant did his best to pile on by stating that America's slide towards educational mediocrity came when women entered the workforce. Fox News host Eric Bolling even suggested that having more women in the workplace would lead to more abortions. Really?
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Just to be clear, a woman working outside of the home isn't exactly a novel concept. Even in the Bible, there are numerous examples of women who were industrious outside of the home and somehow didn't cause the demise of society or their family. Lydia, for instance, in Acts 16 maintained a household at the same time she was a dealer involved in the very expensive trade of dyed purple garments. When she met the Apostle Paul, the Lord found favor with her and blessed her and her family.
In Proverbs 31, scripture actually defines the role of a woman by saying that "From her earnings, she plants a vineyard … and she makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies belts to the tradesmen."
The number of women in the workplace is only going to increase. As the Pew study suggests, women now account for roughly half the workforce and are outpacing men in education by earning more bachelor's and advanced degrees.
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The increase in participation has also had a positive impact on the U.S. economy. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, the increase in the female labor force over the last fifty years has added nearly 2 percentage points annually to GDP growth.
It is also having an impact on public policy. Currently, there is a record number of women serving in the Senate (20), with seven of them serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee, also a record. Finally, after decades of inaction and denial, the escalating issue of sexual abuse in the military is being brought to light, in large part because of the female senators demanding action to rid the military of this "cancer".
All in all, women continue to redefine themselves both professionally and in the workplace as a whole. One can only hope that when the next report is issued, reactions won't compare women to the animal kingdom or suggest abortion consequences, but instead applaud and accept them for their positive contributions in the world.


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Just like pregnancy, there's no such thing as a "little bit" of cancer. You've either got it or you don't.
As for me, yeah, I got that "little bit," and it's called breast cancer. Once cancer gets its big foot in the door of your health, then you have to do at least some of the "Big C" program.
I'm involved with chemotherapy and have four more rounds of the "tall stick drip bag" regimen to do before I can rest. I'm back to work, but I was gone for about six weeks.
The therapy did cause hair loss, and a few showers ago I learned how that can happen. I was washing my hair and felt something odd on my hands.
That puzzled me, so I peeked through water and soap to look at my hands and saw a lot my gray hair all over my hands.
That added a lot of tears to my shower water. As I've told friends for years, if I had anything to be vain about it was my hair. Those days are gone now.
Now I'm a chemotherapy patient, and I was expecting hair loss. But I didn't know the hair loss would happen that way. I didn't lose all of my hair at once, so I tried to keep some.
That meant I was shedding my hair slowly but surely. Once the nurses at McCreery Cancer Center caught on to what I wasn't doing, they told me, "Stop shedding everywhere. Buzz it off!"
So, folks, for the first time in my life, I've had all of my hair buzzed off. I never wanted to see my big head naked, but some things you can't escape, I guess.
Even Cougar the Cat has been involved with my recovery. When Dr. Edward Ortell first saw me, he took a biopsy from my right breast. Cougar had never before snuggled up to me when I was "wounded," but he did that time. And when the doctor took the second biopsy, Cougar snuggled up to that, too.
Now Cougar claims he's the cat doctor, and I'm not going to argue with him.
I send my thanks to all the folks who have wished me well, and the list includes "the lovely ladies" at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton. Donna Kearney of Newton is my cousin, and she requested the church women make a prayer shawl for me.
How can you say no to that? The shawl is a beautiful powder blue, and every stitch has a prayer in it. It's pretty, very comforting and just what I needed. Thank you, Lord.