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Hi, I'm Nick Parker and I lead the OEM Division at Microsoft.
Many of our partners are making announcements this week at IFA so it's a good time to showcase some of the amazing hardware innovation coming to market with Windows 8.
IFA is one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows and attracts upward of 150,000 people in Berlin each year. It's great to see the buzz and excitement for the new products being announced, especially in the PC space.
The industry is building momentum for Windows 8, and the level of hardware innovation from components and hinges to ultrathin designs and beautiful touch displays is impressive. Customers will benefit from very rich and immersive experiences made possible by the combination of the incredible new Windows PCs and tablets running Windows 8 or Windows RT along with cloud services. With devices that range from tablets and hybrids to more familiar notebooks and all-in-ones on display at the IFA conference, it is clear that consumers will have a broad range of PC choices when Windows 8 launches.
Here are some of the highlights from Berlin this week:
Versatility is a key theme we're seeing with Windows PCs, allowing consumers to use the devices in a variety of ways. This is what we mean by no compromises. The new line of "transformer" PCs from ASUS, such as the ASUS Vivo Tab RT, is a good example of tablets that run the Windows RT operating system powered by ARM processors and provide an easy docking setup that makes it a snap to go from the office to the coffee shop. Also powered by Windows RT, the Dell XPS 10 brings productivity, a mobile keyboard dock with long battery life, and support for enterprise applications to business users.
Samsung also announced a docking tablet with its new line of Samsung ATIV Smart PCs, due out this fall. True to Samsung's heritage, the Smart PCs are sleek and powerful, but the real kicker is their support for a range of touch and gesture commands, which makes them amazingly adaptable for home, professional and commercial uses.
Some of the new hardware designs include keyboards, blurring the line between pure "tablet" PCs and "hybrids." Several of the PCs on display at IFA this week are being billed as desktop replacements that function just as well in either mode.
Acer's new Iconia W510 is an incredibly small and light example, outfitted with a cradle that allows the display to be used on the desktop via keyboard and mouse input or tilted back for easier touch control. The keyboard also functions as an additional battery, giving the PC up to 18 hours of battery life. The HP Envy X2 is another detachable tablet PC with a slick aluminum chassis and an interesting physical feature for docking — magnets embedded in the PC help pull and guide the tablet into the dock, making it easy to dock the machine and get to work.
Sony's VAIO Duo 11 is a unique hybrid design that features a surf-slider keyboard which stays with the PC wherever it goes. The Duo also comes with a stylus that is a breeze to use, allowing users to write, doodle and interact easily in tablet mode. Toshiba's Satellite U925t is a tablet-convertible version of its more traditional U920 laptop offering and features a 12.5-inch screen that easily converts to a tablet.
For more traditional notebooks, Acer, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba have all refreshed their notebook and Ultrabook PCs to take advantage of touch capabilities in Windows 8 — Acer's premium Aspire S7 and S5, HP's Envy TouchSmart and SpectreXT ultrabooks, Sony's VAIO T and VAIO E, all feature classic notebook designs with powerful components and responsive touch screens. The S7 in particular is designed with extra tension in the hinges so it can open up to 180 degrees, enabling a new type of collaboration scenario.
For those that want a more familiar laptop, consider the Lenovo IdeaPad S300 and S400 laptops, which include an updated touchpad that gives users a more controlled experience when scrolling and zooming.
All-in-ones are becoming increasingly popular, and designs from Samsung, Lenovo, Acer and Sony are bringing the world of touch to full-tilt desktop computing.
This is just a glimpse of some of the hardware innovation coming with Windows 8, and we look forward to bringing these PCs to market together with our partners later this year.
For more high-res images of these devices, check out the Microsoft OEM Newsroom Image Gallery.
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Lwroy... All your software will work on windows 8... And it will be more stable and faster...
Windows 8 is awesome! Unfortunately some will disagree, but there is nor can there ever be an operating system that pleases all. Having used it for several months I find it easier & easier to use - yes there is a learning curve and there was a learning curve going from DOS to Windows. That's part of the dynamics of innovation. As humans we prefer the status quo, for comfort level. That prevents the opportunity for improvement. Thinking outside the box is always key.
Windows 8 is certainly a departure from the Windows everyone has been accustomed to for quite some time. That doesn't mean it had to stay like that. Windows 8 gives users "options" - many options under one roof. Instead of focusing on what it might not have today, it's more productive to focus on what it can do and the future opportunity of what it wil do. That's what's key!
Each of these devices probably attracts a different type of user and it will only get better. The Surface will come out in the ARM architecture with the Windows RT op sys on October 26th and it will be interesting to see it in action. The follow-up to it that works on Windows 8 Pro, will be even more exciting to see what it brings to the table.
This was certainly a bold move for Microsoft. Instead of following in its previous footsteps of being "me-to", it is embarking in a new direction that will hopefully bring the company and its users new avenues not possible before. It was about time!
I have tryer windows 8 what a wast of my time. I was verry disappointed in it , no start page ,hard to navigate ect.
I have a good feeling about the new designs and the speed that this new W 8 OS does.
Leave it to consumer reporting once again. ME was fine... dumb users had transition issues because they bought 2000 first accidentally. XP was buggy, then great after fixes. Vista is fine! Win7 same, just fewer resources- both were crap because 32 bit versions don't work- both great in 64 bit.
Ahh... Win8... thanks for leaving out all of us graphic and media artists who WILL NOT BE UTILIZING A TOUCH OR GESTURE INTERFACE. THANKS FOR AN INTERFACE THAT NEEDS TO BE MEMORIZED FIRST BEFORE CAPABLE NAVIGATING, THANKS FIR POOR FILE MANAGEMENT, A-LA MOBILE PLATFORMS. THANKS FOR CRAPPY SPLIT SCREEN FOR MULTIPLE APPS. THANKS FOR NON FUNCTIONAL DESKTOP WITHOUT START MENU AND INABILITY TO ACCESS APPS FROM IT WITHOUT DIGGING AND CREATING OWN SHORTCUTS.
THANKS FOR A GREARMT REASON USERS TO SWITCH TO THE SAME CLOSED IN OS THAT LINUX AND MAC HAVE CREATED. If Microsoft was smart, they'd leave Metro for RT only and leave desktop aline. Just but Amiga already like you did Corel and make OS that's seamless across devices while using different UI's. RT and Win8 don't even use same apps? Does that mean you have to buy twice? GARBAGE! Worst OS update in history. This should have been your mobile platform only.
Good to see OEMs finally pushing out something other than Macbook Air cones.
I hope MS sets a standard with the Surface devices. OEMs have been selling unfinished stuff for too long.
I think my biggest complaints about Windows laptops are:
1. Functionality & Design: Poor touchpads, passable but poor keyboards, poor heat management (i don't like my lap getting uncomfortably warm). Also, ultrabooks so far have been either uninspired or too expensive. Even the expensive ones always miss something or the other.
Worst offender is the touchpad, if Apple can do it, then why can't anyone else? I'm sure it's not that hard.
2. Bloatware: So much bloat! It actually makes Windows look bad.
3. Must be user servicable. That's the reason why the PC as a platform can cover everything from a VIA nettop to a Mac (lol) to my custom assembled rig over here, next to me.
I think it would be great if we could have MS branded laptops, a few designs made in collaboration with AMD and Intel, and then adding other vendors like AMD/ATI and Nvidia on top of the base platforms. Price them higher, i don't care, just make them appealing and get them right to perfection.
As far as Win 8 is concerned, i think it's great for the devices mentioned in the article: Tablets, touch screen notebooks and touch screen AIOs (of course phones as well).
However, i strongly believe that for traditional mouse and keyboard users, there should be an option available to restore the old UI interface. Maybe MS can offer it as a seperate download or optional service pack, and then they can get an actual estimate of how many people like the "Windows 8 UI" with a mouse and keyboard.
Otherwise the OS is slick. I'll wait for Win NT 7, though.
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Also, Halo 4 for the PC, come on now. The PC was your ticket to sucess, MS. So why not show us what a game can really do with Windows 7/8 and DX11?
It's an open challenge, make a game that's extremely efficient but extremely detailed, extremely resource efficient, extremely well put together and looks spectacular on the PC.
I wants it. We all wants it. We awaits it.
This is to WCO Sales, as for IT not working with win 7 this is not new, for most of them who pound their chest telling everyone how good they are DO NOT WANT CHANGE since they need to realize they will need to learn something new, so they figure a way around it. Also since 2008 a lot of company's have not been building up there computers with new ones because of money issues, that would force theses people into win 7 and now into win 8. So good luck with it all
This is to lwroy , i fully understand what you are saying but the issue with some xp programs not working was well documented, and there were ways around it (sometimes) and also with pro could not get around it, they must be old programs, but as for windows 8 if you are posting here you should have known it was coming a long time ago, and this issue with anew products coming out has been forever. So why are you upset, use what you have for as long as you can.
Iwroy, with windows 7 pro Microsoft has two downloads you can get for free to malke any Windows xp program work on it. It makes the Windows 7 machine virtual Xp machine. you have to be in this mode to install the softare for yoru programs. I have an old accounting program Quickbooks 2000 and it works this way. IT will not work on 7
I just went from XP to W 7 pro, less than a year ago. $2500 in hardware (quad core, 16g ram, 2 TB HD) only to find out none of my XP software worked, then added another $1500 in software. Now W 8 is going to make my W7 worthless.. what a bunch of crap.
This design absolutely timely design. It is very helpful for tec lover. to discover this product.
Exciting times! Great innovation. Hope the pricing in the UK is competitive.
+1 for e-SATA
It looks like the designs are inspired by apple design with little changes to iits interfaces. However, I love the slickness of it.
Designs are make to users...thanks my friend
I think the knew concepts are great. I also downloaded beta windows 8 for my windows 7 desktop and I like it alot. Indefinetly interested in surface product as I really don't use my iPad much outside of browsing. Wish I knew pricing and more specs. People always hating on Microsoft for some reason. I also have a lumia 900 and love it and I was a long time iPhone user.
Most anticipated Windows device designs.
I am running Windows 8 on my studio 17 with 4gb ram I will tell you this it starts better and faster then Windows 7. So far I'm very please with Windows 8. Here are some of the program that I'm running on my PC Coral Paint shop Pro X4, Coral Video 12, Cyberlink Power DVD12 & Power2 go 8 from Cyberlink, Office 2007 & 2013, WYSIWYG 8 so far all programs work find. Going to try all my Cyberlink software off my desktop soon. Must people that I show Windows 8 to say they like seeing the information that the app give and that it look like the new windows phone. So the why that I look at it is Microsoft is on the right track they just need to remember that lots of people would like all there device to work the same. They do not like having to learn a new device. Why can't you PC Tablet and phone work the same?
I just hope Microsoft new tablet comes with 4GB ram 100Gb solid state drive it should have 2 SD card slots with one USB and one e-SATA slots. this would make it more friendly to all user. Microsoft people thinks for what you do keep working hard
what's the technology landscape like for desktops? I desperately need a high-end desktop. no touch-screen please. my arm would wear out.
Prices!!! Where are the prices? I'm dreaming of surface in my sleep!
Are they going to make a computer with similar specs to current laptops? I want a 500gb hardrive 8gb of ram, a quad core processor, some super duper AMD or Novida graphics card, a 1080p screen, ect. I'm ok with it being a little thicker than these computers, however I still want a capacitive touch screen. I still want it do be less bulky than current laptops. Sort of in the middleish. I'm sure I'm not the only consumer like this.
I hope Microsoft decided to resurrect the Courier project.
It would make a perfect "Surface Pro"
This is awesome. I hope it puts to rest all rumors that Microsoft is trying to kill its partners.
Outstanding look! I am eagerly waiting to buy my new Windows 8 lappy
I'm absolutely LOVING the new designs that the OEMs are producing this year. It's as if someone finally sat them down and said, "Listen. You guys have released the same, boring, tired boxy-looking designs for 20 years. It's time to switch it up and come up with something new and special."
And just look at the results! A lot of the devices look similar, sure, but some of them look truly unique too. They're doing a great job this time around.
Now I'm just looking forward to more Surface details, so I can start making some decisions about my holiday buying!
BTW, Microsoft, you guys have a great lineup this fall... PLEASE come out swinging fast and hard with marketing! I want to see more Microsoft ads than election ads! Seriously.


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Ashburn, VA (Sports Network) - The Washington Redskins have signed linebacker Nick Barnett.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but various reports indicate it is a one-year contract.
Barnett spent the past two seasons with Buffalo after playing his first eight years with the Green Bay Packers. He was released by the Bills in February despite leading the team in tackles each of the past two seasons.
The 32-year-old veteran registered 112 tackles with two sacks in 2012. He has 1,026 tackles, including 722 solo, with 20 1/2 sacks and 12 interceptions in 139 NFL games.
Washington also placed running back Tristan Davis on the exempt/left squad list.
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SFFB Haulover Beach World Record Skinny Dip
Nudists Beat Guinness World Record™ for Skinny-Dippng at Haulover Beach
On Sunday, November 3, over 800 nudists attempted to beat the skinny-dipping world record.The skin-baring event drew 805 people, more than the 729 people who broke the record this past July on El Playazo Beach in Vera Playa, Almeria, Spain.
AANR was on hand to join in the event hosted by South Florida Free Beaches.
Read more here from The Miami Herald.
For more information, visit the SFFB website.
The Guinness World Record Skinny-Dip at Haulover Beach in Miami, Florida, on November 3, sponsored by South Florida Free Beaches. Photos by Beach Ambassador David Baum, courtesy of Sue Nerud.


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Babson Park, Mass. - April 12, 2014 - The Springfield College men's tennis team battled host Babson on Saturday, but the Beavers came away with the 9-0 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) win.
Springfield's best chance at doubles came from Tanner DeVarennes (Lee, Mass.) and Joe Giannelli (Watertown, Conn.), who narrowly fell 9-8 (7-1). Josh Robinson (Southold, N.Y.) battled tough at No. 5 singles, ultimately falling to Babson's Dom Wysolmerski, 6-4, 6-4.
Giannelli put up a fight at third singles, falling to Babson's Ramone Doyley, 6-2, 6-3. DeVarennes fell 6-3, 6-1 at No. 1 singles. At second singles, Justin Danielewicz (Portland, Conn.) fell by a score of 6-1, 6-0. Kyle Beynor (Prospect, Conn.) (6-2, 6-2) and Nate Weissman (Longmeadow, Mass.) (6-3, 6-1) fell at No. 4 and No. 6 singles, respectively.
At second doubles, Beynor and Danielewicz fell by a score of 8-3 while Robinson and Weissman fell 8-1 at third doubles.
The Pride fall to 6-7 (0-5 NEWMAC) with the loss and will be back in action on Thursday, hosting UMass Dartmouth for a non-conference match at 4:00 p.m.


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Cellar/Tasting Notes "Dense purple to the rim, this wine exhibits the classic cassis aroma that is so characteristic of Mouton. Medium to full-bodied, tannic, powerful, and cut somewhat from the 1988 mold, this is a backward, chewy, well-endowed Mouton-Rothschild that will require considerable patience from those who..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A somewhat under-the-radar La Mission, the 2006 was generally overlooked following the brilliance of the 2005. A young, dense purple-hued wine that is developing beautifully, it exhibits notes of Asian plum sauce, charcoal, barbecue smoke, roasted meats, graphite and background oak. Full-bodied..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The 2007 Latour (the first wine made in the newly renovated cellars) exhibits a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, expansive bouquet of black fruits and spring flowers interwoven with a striking minerality. The wine's dense, medium to full-bodied flavors are surprisingly evolved, with..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Bottled very late (November, 1997), the 1995 has continued to flesh out, developing into one of the great classics made under the Mentzelopoulos regime. The color is opaque ruby/purple. The nose offers aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed with jammy black fruits, licorice, and..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Another profound effort from Haut-Brion, the 2005 (a 9,000-case blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc) has bulked up to the point that it is fair to compare it to the great successes of 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, and 2000. A dark ruby/purple color is followed..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "While there is certainly plenty of wood here, the wine has weight and impressive concentration for the year. The tannins are still brooding away, giving a dark firm character to the wine. Blackberry fruits and acidity are there, but still well buried in the tannins."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This is a wine for aging. The tannins are dense, very dry with a feel of extraction. It takes a while for the black currant fruit to show through, with acidity and freshness dominant. The wine is still settling, and time will bring the fruit into line with the tannins."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This is undisputably the wine of the vintage, a year that was clearly over-exposed and over-rated, largely because it was better than the four vintages that preceded it ... The 1975 La Mission-Haut-Brion, which consistently received perfect scores in its first thirty years of life, remains a..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "... The wine exhibits a good dark ruby/garnet color, a sweet nose of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices, good ripe fruit and extraction, and a weighty, large-scaled, tannic finish ... but this is clearly the second-best Mouton of the decade."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Poured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it. What stands out is the absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it's worth repeating three times) integration of..


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Sailing Thailand - Koh Phi Phi to Phuket (ATSH)
The perfect add-on to any Thailand adventure, this four-day sailing trip allows you to escape the crowds, tucking into hidden bays and pristine beaches on Thailand's western coast. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and dine on freshly prepared local delicacies. Beginning in Koh Phi Phi Leh – made famous by the movie "The Beach" – our G Adventures exclusive 14-passenger catamaran is the perfect home for relaxing and enjoying these stunning islands.
Highlights: Relax on the deck of your yacht in the stunning southern Thai islands, eat delicious Thai cuisine, lounge out on beautiful beaches, swim and snorkel in quiet bays
Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek (ATHH)
Trek through the hills surrounding Chiang Mai and meet the local people, known collectively as hilltribes, who have made their homes on these slopes. They have lived in peace and without modern conveniences for many years; a visit to these traditional communities is like travelling back to a simpler time. Learn about jungle food and the local way of life. After all that exertion, recline on a bamboo raft and float downriver, giving the friendly locals a wave as you drift past them going about their daily lives.
Highlights: Explore the vibrant colours of Chiang Mai, trek through Northern Thailand, meet the friendly locals, learn about the Karen tribe and witness their traditional weaving
Oktoberfest (EDOB)
Bavarian beer, cuisine and culture combine to make this one tour of Germany you don't want to miss. Imagine singing along with tens of thousands accompanied by 'oom pah pahs', while locals clad in lederhosen and feathered hats dance on tables. This is Oktoberfest! Of course, this tour is not only about beer—it's also about sampling Munich's cuisine and culture. Your CEO will take the hassle out of organizing so that you're free to enjoy the party. Experience the lederhosen, the music and the friendliness of Bavaria—Ein Prosit!
Highlights: Revel in raucous Oktoberfest, dig into hearty regional fare, follow Bavarian beer from brewery to tankard and enjoy a tipple or two yourself, shop for lederhosen, feel right at home with apartment accommodations.
Cinque Terre Coastal Walk (EICW)
Isolated from the rest of Italy by the impressive landscape, you're here to hike. The rugged villages of Cinque Terre still remain a world away from the bustle of Rome. Follow coastal trails and discover villages clustered on windswept cliffs and perched above beautiful coastlines. Hike and swim by day and sample the fresh seafood and local delicacies by night. For the active traveller who wants to experience a real slice of Italian life, this compact adventure tops the menu.
Highlights: Walk narrow coastal trails with magnificent sea views, sample the local cuisine and wines, stay in a Cinque Terre village.
Local Living Iceland—Northern Lights & Reykjavík (ELNL)
It's one thing to look at photos of the majestic Northern Lights – it's definitely another to see them for yourself while living in Iceland for five days. While we'll absolutely take some time to go in search of the Lights, we'll also include some local elements to best connect you to winter life in Reykjavík – think visiting a local flea market, buying fish for a cooking class, and touring this beautiful city. The CEO is a native Icelander and will be able to impart loads of knowledge about customs and daily life. Throw in some free time to keep this trip extra customizable and you've got an Iceland living experience to remember.
Highlights: Hunt for the ethereal Northern Lights, soak in natural pools with locals, savour the fruits of a cooking lesson with an Icelandic dinner feast, scour the local flea and fish market for bargains, explore the Icelandic countryside.
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Sailing Thailand - Phuket to Koh Phi Phi (ATSK)
Snorkel in hidden bays, laze on pristine beaches, and feast on tantalizing Thai cuisine prepared by a local chef. Get away from it all aboard a small private catamaran on a four-day voyage through some of Thailand's most alluring islands. This is a perfect add-on to our other Thailand trips or a serene escape from the crowds of Phuket.
Highlights: Snorkel in crystal-clear water, sail through stunning southern Thai islands, feast on tantalizing Thai cuisine, relax on secluded beaches
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Last season wasn't a good one for Keller Timber Creek, which finished tied for fifth in District 4-5A in 2012, or for Keller Fossil Ridge, which finished in seventh place.But that was last year. With the Lady Falcons touting senior outside hitter Lauren Mills, an SMU commit, and the Lady Panthers under new management with head coach Jennifer Chandler, formerly of Mansfield Legacy, these programs look to have an upward trajectory in 2013.Still, they play in a district crowded with talent, as they'll have to face the likes of Southlake Carroll, Keller, Richland and Northwest to vie for a top-four spot and playoff berth.2013 Lady Falcons Coach: Catherine Reeves (4th season; 0 playoff appearances) 2012: Tied for 5th place in District 4-5A Key returner: Senior OH Lauren Mills Outlook: This one is for Mills, who has been a constant in Timber Creek's young program … Timber Creek remains in search for its first playoff berth in school history and this should be the year for them to claim it with Mills, an SMU commit running the show… "We're not going to have to go through any more step-ups or growing pains," Reeves said. "We're finally at a point now where we can get settled and develop our program and take that next step."Mills is an all-around standout, leading the team by example with natural talent … "Lauren is the best player on our team and because of that the kids just naturally look to her," Reeves said. "I think they respect her as a player and her talent naturally lends itself into a leadership role on the court. She's not the kind of leader who is really enthusiastic, but she's the head and the brains of the team. She doesn't panic. She plays so much and plays on a top club team in the area. I think the kids that don't have that kind of experience naturally look to her."Timber Creek has progressed from winning less than five games its first season of varsity play to over 21 wins last season … They kick the season off next week, jumping headfirst into the Mansfield Tournament, which will quickly prepare Reeves' team for the rigors of district play.2013 Lady Panthers Coach: Jennifer Chandler (1st season) 2012: 7th Place in District 4-5A Key Returners: Soph. Setter/OH Tori Woogk; Senior MB Anna Hadley; Senior MB Kerrie Bourne Outlook: The Fossil Ridge volleyball program as it has been known it is a thing of the past, according to new head coach Chandler, who moved over to Fossil Ridge from Mansfield Legacy … She said she did little research on the program's past before beginning practice for this fall because it's all a matter of looking forward. "I didn't want to focus on what they did in the past," Chandler said. "I want to focus on what we're doing in the future. I came in with an open slate. I figured things out on my own from what I've seen so far in play and I've been able to apply our coaching philosophy from the beginning."Only a sophomore Woogk is the team's leader and Chandler is already impressed with her ability to rally the troops. "She definitely leads by example through her outstanding work ethic," Chandler said. "She's ultra competitive. She is a natural leader and motivator with this group." Seniors Hadley and Bourne have quickly adapted to the new system, Chandler said, and will solidify the middle of the court for Fossil Ridge this year … Chandler, a resident of Keller even while she was at Legacy, took the job, saying she was excited to be a part of the community where she lives.
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This past season, the Peyton Hillis was struck with the Madden Curse. He was featured on the cover of Madden 2012, and went down with an injury early in the year. His replacement, Montario Hardesty, came in for one game, carried the ball 33 times and left shortly thereafter with an injury. In week 8 against San Francisco, third-string running back Chris Ogbonnaya gets the call. He was the #1 running back for 5 games, but at the end of his stretch, he was so productive that he showed a lot of teams a thing or two about how to develop young talent at the running back position.
#1: If At First You Don't Succeed, Run the Ball
Each week Ogbonnaya started for the Browns, he received an increasing number of carries, until he ran the ball 21 times in week 11 against Jacksonville. He ran for 115 yards and a touchdown in a rare Cleveland win, 14-10. Against San Francisco and Houston, he struggled to run the ball, but he also received less than 15 carries each game. At first glance, Ogbonnaya never showed he had what it takes to be a running back in the NFL. Perhaps the increased practice reps and coaching instruction helped him along, or perhaps he simply needed that time on the field to figure out how his offensive line works and where to go. Either way, sticking with a guy who ran for 65 yards in his first two games paid off: he ran for 205 in his next two.
#2: If You've Got a Sure Thing, Stick With It
Peyton Hillis returned to action week 12 against Cincinatti. He ran for 65 yards. In fact, he would only eclipse the hundred yard rushing mark once, this against Baltimore in week 16. Though the home stretch of the season was tough for the Browns (Baltimore twice and Pittsburgh twice, with Arizona sandwiched in the middle), it is somewhat baffling to me to see the Browns depart from their strategy of patience with Ogbonnaya and go back to Hillis exclusively, rather than utilizing both running backs in an attempt to get the most production out of them. For Arizona, the team did stick with Beanie Wells, but it didn't show the level of commitment to LaRod Stevens-Howling that many fans expected, preferring instead to pass 40 or times a game and run only with Beanie. Given that LaRod was productive as a running back in week 17, I can't help but think of all the missed opportunities to shore up the running game and take pressure off a struggling John Skelton.
#3: Have a Contingency Plan
As I already mentioned, the Browns faced injuries to their top two running backs. Their third string option worked out. I can't say the same for the Cardinals. Their top two running backs were injured, but Alfonso Smith and Chester Taylor did not challenge anyone for the starting job. Smith received 17 carries in week 3 loss against Seattle, his longest run of that game being nine yards. The coaches might have seen all they wanted to see, because he never got that many carries again. Chester Taylor, at 32 years old, might not have been able to handle 20 or more carries a game. He received touches at various times throughout the year with varying levels of success. To put it another way: Arizona didn't have a viable plan going into the season to handle a lot of injuries at the running back position. The Browns were a bit more prepared, and as a result, they got more production from that position (as opposed to relying on a struggling Colt McCoy).
#4 Heroes Can Come From Unlikely Places
Ken Whisenhunt's team hasn't been afraid to give chances to players who haven't shown they can perform well on other teams (see Derek Anderson), but in 2011, the offense seemed to rely more on the people they already knew. In 2009, Chris Ogbonnaya was drafted in the 7th round by the St. Louis Rams. He began the 2011 season on the Houston Texans roster, but was relegated to the practice squad once Ben Tate and Arian Foster showed that they could produce effectively in a timeshare system. He was signed to the Cleveland Browns on October 17th, 2011. This signing was a total reach for the Browns, yet their scouts had apparently found a diamond in the rough. Perhaps a mid-season signing would not have been inappropriate from the Cardinals, rather than relying on Beanie to fight through an injury all year. The lesson for Arizona here: there are heroes out there, just waiting for their chance.
#5: If You Have A Good Offensive Line, Surprising Things Can Happen
Everyone who follows the Cleveland Browns knows how good Joe Thomas is. He's made the pro bowl every year he's been in the league (five times) and has proven to be worth it as a first round selection for the Browns. There was also a great deal of stability on the Browns offense line. Four players started sixteen games, another player- Tony Pashos- started twelve. While the Cardinals did have consistency on their offensive line this year, no one is going to mistake Levi Brown for Joe Thomas. All the Browns had to do was run to whatever side of the field Thomas was on, and good things would happen. An upgrade on the offensive line for Arizona would provide running backs a bit more opportunity to move into open space, which is essential for those players who aren't Adrian Peterson.
Bonus: A Video From Ogbonnaya's Days With the Rams
My interview with Chris Ogbonnaya (via LaurenAnnSwanson)


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The art of the come-back should never be underestimated — especially if you're Mel Gibson.
Gibson, back on the big screen after an eight-year absence, is having a tough time fielding the inevitable questions about his infamous drunken anti-Semitic outburst in 2006.
After keeping a mostly low, public profile since that arrest, the "Mad Max" star has been on the media circuit promoting his new kidnap thriller "Edge of Darkness" — and trying to keep a smile on his face.
But the facade cracked in an interview with Chicago TV station WGN when Gibson ended an uncomfortable chat with reporter Dean Richards by calling him an "asshole" as he signed off, apparently not realizing his microphone was still on.


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According to a report in the Winston-Salem Journal, Buford and Winston-Salem, N.C. are two cities currently under consideration as home to a new Herbalife manufacturing facility. The proposed Buford site is located off I-985.
The $100.2 million project would create 493 local jobs over three years, the article stated.
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You can't control what you can't measure and this axiom certainly applies to the construction phase of software
development projects, which unfortunately fail at an alarming rate. Therefore, in order to
obtain a clear picture of the state of your software and be in the position to manage its complexity, you need continuous
feedback from the code review process.
With industrial-strength tools and a knowledge of metric theory,
you should be able to extract from
the source code just the information you need and to present it in graphical form
to quickly identify problem areas and see trends. Other display forms
of a more technical nature are intended for developers
to isolate problems at the subsystem, package, class, method, and
statement-level. Every identified problem should have a concise
description and a suggested solution in order to reduce the time
required to make corrections.
Code reviews should occur in parallel with other development
activities to ensure that each incremental release is built upon the
quality of the previous release. Performing a big-bang code review for a
completed project is possible, but it typically yields a large
number of coding violations and may also expose some questionable
design decisions that are difficult or impossible to refactor.
applied incrementally or at the end of a major release, for the
review process to be successful it is very important that managers
and developers not use this activity for the purpose of measuring
individuals or assigning blame.
Use an agile code review process. Feedback reports should be
concise, focused, and understandable to the extent that meetings are
seldom required. The amount of rigor used in any review process is
determined by the nature of application under
development. In any case it should involve the following
Two important artifacts produced by the iterative development
process on the way to working code are analysis and design models.
These models should also be subject to review since they represent
the behavior of the system and serve as structural blueprints for
programmers, testers, and system integrators.
Source code is generally valued over models and documentation
because it is the end product and in many organizations it is often
deemed to be the only artifact worth reviewing. However, a professional
source code review cannot reveal if you are inadvertently building
the wrong system.
The development process must provide continuous feedback from static
analysis & metrics tools plus a formal feedback report from the
manual peer review.
Every reported problem should provide one or more suggested
Code reviews prevent the accumulation of technical debt.
Each code review is assigned a grade to determine if the software
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Chris Brown Makes Music with Asher Roth
Chris Brown's list of collaborators keeps growing. Last night, the R&B singer was in the studio with "I Love College" rapper Asher Roth recording for his fourth album F.A.M.E. "ME AND ASHER ROTH ARE WORKING TOGETHER FOR MY ALBUM!!!! dope," tweeted Breezy, who's recently been in the lab with Game, Wiz Khalifa, and Pitbull.
Asher himself is working on his sophomore album, The Spaghetti Tree, with Pharrell, Nottz, Organized Noize, and Ryan Leslie. "It's a story," he previously told Rap-Up.com. "Hopefully it's going to be a film. The presentation on it is more important than anything else. It's a story based on real events that stresses the importance of imagination."Tweet
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You'll see them in downtown Waukesha at the , directing traffic and blocking off streets. Later, they'll be at the providing extra help with traffic flow.
And they all volunteer to do it on a day most Waukesha residents spend with friends and family.
The men and women, ranging from early 20s to late 60s, who serve as reserve officers with the , aren't paid one cent for their work. Instead, they give their time to the city, which is a great help to the Waukesha Police Department during tough budget cycles.
"There is not an event that they don't work," said Sgt. Joe Hendricks, who recently took over as the liaison between the reserve officers and the Police Department. Hendricks estimated that the reserve officers have helped save tens of thousands of dollars in overtime pay.
The reserve officers keep busy in the summer, providing help at Fiesta Waukesha, Freeman Friday Night Live, the Carl Zach Bike Race and Fourth of July festivities. Special events are their "bread and butter," Hendricks said.
But it's not just special events. They are there for critical incidents, including when the Evangelical and Reformed United Church of Christ was destroyed by a fire in 2005 and
"Our phones are on 24-7 so they can get a hold of us," said John Cartwright, who became a reserve officer in 2008.
Some joined the reserves because they are friends with police officers. Others joined after going through the Waukesha Police Department Citizens Police Academy. Ona Metcalf has been a reserve officer with her husband, Tom, for about 10 years after she went through the citizens academy.
Metcalf said her favorite part about being a reserve officer is the group of people she works with. She described them as a family.
"We are really close. There is no bickering or arguing with people," Metcalf said. "It's a close-knit group."
While they are a tight group, Metcalf also described them as an "unknown" group.
"Nobody knows about us, and we have been around for years," Metcalf said.
Cartwright volunteers for anything and everything he can. He enjoys getting to know the officers through his work as a reserve officer.
"They become family too," Cartwright said. "When you are in the reserves, you get a better feel for what the cops actually do."
The reserve officers also go through routine training, where they have learned how to do CPR, citizen emergency traffic control, verbal confrontation and more. They also lead tours of the police department for groups like the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. Other opportunities available for the reserve officers are ridealongs with Waukesha police officers.
The Waukesha Police Department is looking for additional reserve officers and is accepting applications through the end of July with interviews in August. Contact the police department at 262-524-3833 for more information.


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- Date:14 Sep 2013
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:Britannia Stadium
- Attendance:25,052
Live Commentary
- 96mins
The game is over, as the referee blows the whistle.
- 96mins
The ball is delivered by James Milner.
- 95mins
Corner taken by James Milner from the right by-line.
- 94mins
Gonzalez Jesus Navas produces a cross.
- 92mins
Caution for Jonathan Walters.
- 92mins
Yaya Toure fouled by Jonathan Walters, the ref awards a free kick.
- 90mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Matija Nastasic on Peter Crouch.
- 88mins
Clearance by Gonzalez Jesus Navas.
- 88mins
Erik Pieters restarts play with the free kick.
- 88mins
Alvaro Negredo concedes a free kick for a foul on Marko Arnautovic.
- 87mins
Free kick taken by Ryan Shawcross.
- 86mins
James Milner concedes a free kick for a foul on Geoff Cameron.
- 85mins
Free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.
- 85mins
Unfair challenge on Jonathan Walters by James Milner results in a free kick.
- 83mins
Centre by James Milner.
- 80mins
Gonzalez Jesus Navas produces a cross.
- 79mins
Aleksandar Kolarov takes the free kick.
- 79mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Stephen Ireland on Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 78mins
Yaya Toure restarts play with the free kick.
- 78mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Alvaro Negredo by Marc Wilson.
- 77mins
Peter Crouch joins the action as a substitute, replacing Kenwyne Jones.
- 75mins
Pablo Zabaleta delivers the ball.
- 74mins
Ryan Shawcross challenges Sergio Aguero unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 73mins
Gonzalez Jesus Navas comes on in place of Samir Nasri.
- 71mins
Kenwyne Jones takes a shot and goes over the bar.
- 71mins
Clearance made by Matija Nastasic.
- 70mins
Alvaro Negredo takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Asmir Begovic safely holds on.
- 70mins
Marko Arnautovic comes on in place of Charlie Adam.
- 65mins
Clearance by Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 65mins
Clearance by Matija Nastasic.
- 64mins
Clearance by Pablo Zabaleta.
- 64mins
Robert Huth makes a clearance.
- 62mins
Charlie Adam takes the chance to get an effort at goal. A parry by Joe Hart prevents the goal.
- 61mins
Samir Nasri crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 60mins
Erik Pieters challenges James Milner unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 59mins
A cross is delivered by Samir Nasri.
- 58mins
Aleksandar Kolarov delivers the ball.
- 56mins
Ryan Shawcross manages to make a clearance.
- 56mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ryan Shawcross by Stevan Jovetic.
- 56mins
Erik Pieters delivers the ball.
- 54mins
Foul by Francisco Javi Garcia on Kenwyne Jones, free kick awarded.
- 54mins
Foul by Kenwyne Jones on Francisco Javi Garcia, free kick awarded.
- 52mins
Free kick taken by Erik Pieters.
- 52mins
Joe Hart restarts play with the free kick.
- 51mins
Foul by Steven Nzonzi on Yaya Toure, free kick awarded.
- 50mins
Shot by Stevan Jovetic cleared the net.
- 49mins
The ball is sent over by Geoff Cameron.
- 48mins
Clearance by James Milner.
- 48mins
Free kick taken by Charlie Adam.
- 47mins
Pablo Zabaleta restarts play with the free kick.
- 46mins
Foul by Robert Huth on Alvaro Negredo, free kick awarded.
- 46mins
The second half kicks off.
- 46mins
The referee calls an end to the first half.
- 46mins
Asmir Begovic restarts play with the free kick.
- 46mins
Ryan Shawcross fouled by Alvaro Negredo, the ref awards a free kick.
- 45mins
Corner taken by Matthew Etherington.
- 44mins
Aleksandar Kolarov has an effort direct from the free kick that flies over the crossbar.
- 42mins
Foul by Robert Huth on Stevan Jovetic, free kick awarded.
- 41mins
Clearance by Matija Nastasic.
- 40mins
Charlie Adam takes a shot. Joe Hart safely holds on.
- 39mins
Stevan Jovetic has an effort at goal and missed to the right of the net.
- 34mins
Pablo Zabaleta manages to make a clearance.
- 34mins
Geoff Cameron delivers the ball.
- 33mins
Aleksandar Kolarov makes a clearance.
- 32mins
Matija Nastasic makes a clearance.
- 32mins
Matthew Etherington sends in a cross.
- 32mins
Kenwyne Jones takes a shot. Joe Hart parries the effort to safety.
- 29mins
Shot by Charlie Adam. Matija Nastasic gets a block in.
- 27mins
Marc Wilson makes a clearance.
- 25mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Samir Nasri by Geoff Cameron.
- 25mins
Jonathan Walters gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 24mins
Corner taken by Samir Nasri from the left by-line.
- 23mins
Corner taken by Samir Nasri.
- 22mins
Centre by Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 21mins
Clearance made by Francisco Javi Garcia.
- 20mins
Free kick taken by Ryan Shawcross.
- 20mins
Jack Rodwell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Steven Nzonzi.
- 17mins
Kenwyne Jones fouled by Francisco Javi Garcia, the ref awards a free kick.
- 17mins
Jack Rodwell makes a clearance.
- 15mins
Foul by Charlie Adam on James Milner, free kick awarded.
- 15mins
Francisco Javi Garcia manages to make a clearance.
- 14mins
Header at goal by Jonathan Walters misses left of the target.
- 13mins
Shot by Stevan Jovetic. Asmir Begovic safely holds on.
- 13mins
Clearance made by Marc Wilson.
- 10mins
Marc Wilson takes a shot and went wide of the right hand upright.
- 7mins
The ball is delivered by James Milner.
- 7mins
The ball is swung over by Marc Wilson.
- 5mins
Samir Nasri takes a shot. Asmir Begovic safely holds on.
- 4mins
The referee blows for offside.
- 3mins
James Milner sends in a cross.
- 1mins
Aleksandar Kolarov manages to make a clearance.
- 1mins
Matija Nastasic manages to make a clearance.
The referee gets the game started.
Match Preview
Hughes bears no grudge Mark Hughes pits his in-form Stoke side against former team Manchester City on Saturday insisting he bears no grudge against the club who ruthlessly dumped him nearly four years ago. The Potters boss was sacked by City's current hierarchy in December 2009 despite a respectable record at the Etihad Stadium, to be replaced by a higher-profile manager in Roberto Mancini. Spells at Fulham and QPR came and went without notable success before the Welshman took the reins at the Britannia Stadium. His tenure began with a narrow defeat by Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League opener but wins over West Ham and Crystal Palace have ensured life in Staffordshire has begun on a positive note. And the 49-year-old maintains he has no reason to seek revenge when his old club come to town this weekend. "I enjoyed my time at Manchester City," he said. "Yes, it was difficult as it was a big time of change for the club, but I think I can look back upon my time there and be pleased with what we achieved. "The season that I got the sack we had lost two games in 17, so it wasn't too bad. "The owners wanted to make a change and bring in their own man, though, and that is football I guess." Kenwyne Jones, Glenn Whelan and Jonathan Walters picked up knocks during the recent World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies - but Hughes has confirmed that all three are in contention to feature. Deadline-day acquisitions Marko Arnautovic and Stephen Ireland could feature, with Marc Muniesa (groin) the only definite absentee. City captain Vincent Kompany (groin) and playmaker David Silva (thigh) miss out. Left-back Gael Clichy has also been ruled out with a minor knock while fellow defenders Micah Richards (hamstring) and Martin Demichelis (knee) are sidelined. Striker Stevan Jovetic's involvement for Montenegro during the recent international break was curtailed by a hamstring problem but he is in contention to make his debut. City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to celebrate his 60th birthday in style - with victories in Stoke and the Czech city of Plzen. City's new Chilean boss reaches the personal landmark on Monday, the day before his side open their Champions League campaign against Viktoria Plzen. Prior to that they travel to the Britannia Stadium in the Barclays Premier League and back-to-back wins would put Pellegrini in the best mood for the upcoming derby clash with champions Manchester United. Pellegrini said: "The best way to celebrate is to win against Stoke and then next Tuesday against Plzen in the Champions League, then we have the whole week to celebrate before we play against Manchester United."
Man City
- Asmir Begovic
- Geoff Cameron
- Ryan Shawcross
- Robert Huth
- Erik Pieters
- Jonathan Walters
- Steven Nzonzi
- Charlie Adam
- Marc Wilson
- Matthew Etherington
- Kenwyne Jones
- Glenn Whelan
- Jermaine Pennant
- Wilson Palacios
- Marko Arnautovic
- Peter Crouch
- Thomas Sorensen
- Stephen Ireland
- Joe Hart
- Pablo Zabaleta
- Francisco Javi Garcia
- Matija Nastasic
- Aleksandar Kolarov
- Yaya Toure
- Jack Rodwell
- James Milner
- Stevan Jovetic
- Samir Nasri
- Alvaro Negredo
- Joleon Lescott
- Edin Dzeko
- Gonzalez Jesus Navas
- Sergio Aguero
- Luis Fernandinho
- Costel Pantilimon
- Dedryck Boyata
Match Report
Form Guide
- Stoke
- Man City WLW
Last Meetings
- Man City
- 3 - 0
- Stoke
- 01/01/2013
- Stoke
- 1 - 1
- Man City
- 15/09/2012
- Stoke
- 1 - 1
- Man City
- 24/03/2012
- Man City
- 3 - 0
- Stoke
- 21/12/2011
- Man City
- 3 - 0
- Stoke
- 17/05/2011
- Stoke
- 1 - 1
- Man City
- 27/11/2010
Top Scorers
- J Pennant 1
- C Adam 1
- R Shawcross 1
Man City
- Y Toure 2
- AS Negredo 2
- SL Aguero 1
- E Dzeko 1
- S Nasri 1
- DJ Silva 1
- Total goals 5
- Goals per game 3
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 1 (For) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) Period 61-70 mins
- 1 (For) Period 81-90 mins
Man City
- Total goals 10
- Goals per game 8
- 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 1 (For) Period 61-70 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins


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For a list of the other Gatorade State Cross Country Runner of the Year winners, click here.
THE WINNER: Emma McMillan
School: Barrington (R.I.)
Grade: Freshman
Height: 5-foot-8
Athletic achievement: She raced to the All-State Meet individual championship this past season with a time of 18:22.99, leading the Eagles to the state title as a team. A first team All-State selection as named by the Providence Journal and Rhode Island Track Coaches Association, McMillan also led Barrington to the team championship at the Class A state meet, breaking the tape in 18:35.33. McMillan placed third at the New England Cross Country Championships in 19:07.13 and took seventh at the Nike Cross Nationals Northeast Regional championships in 18:43.6. She finished 11-0 during the regular season.
Academic excellence: Also an accomplished swimmer, McMillan has maintained a 4.00 GPA.
Exemplary character: A member of her school's choral ensemble, she has donated her time on behalf of her church and as a youth swimming instructor.
"Emma's trajectory as a cross country runner has been unparalleled among her peers in Rhode Island," said Barrington head coach Annmarie Marino. "This past season, she was our No. 1 runner, leading her team to an undefeated season. Emma runs for the shear fun of the sport. Her composure as a newcomer to the sport was an example for all to see. Whether covered in mud, sweat or red in the face from an all-out effort, Emma always wore a smile and offered an encouraging word to her teammates and competitors."
McMillan will begin her sophomore year of high school next fall.


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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Fixed-Dose Comparison of Paroxetine and Placebo in the Treatment of Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder
Michael R. Liebowitz, M.D.; Murray B. Stein, M.D.; Manuel Tancer, M.D.; David Carpenter, R.Ph., M.S.; Rosemary Oakes, M.S.; and Cornelius D. Pitts, R.Ph.
Background: This multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was carried out to determine the effectiveness and safety of various daily dosages of paroxetine for the treatment of generalized social anxiety disorder.
Method: A 1-week, single-blind, placebo run-in was followed by 12 weeks of double-blind treatment. 384 eligible patients meeting DSM-IV criteria for social anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to receive paroxetine, 20 (N=97), 40 (N=95), or 60 mg (N=97), or placebo (N=95) once daily in a 1:1:1:1 ratio. Primary efficacy variables included mean change from baseline in the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) total score and proportion of patients exhibiting a therapeutic response (defined as a Clinical Global Impressions-Global Improvement scale [CGI-I] score of 1 or 2).
Results: In the last-observation-carried-forward analyses, patients treated with paroxetine, 20 mg/day, had significantly greater improvement on mean LSAS total scores compared with those receiving placebo (p<.001), while the incidence of responders, based on the CGI-I rating, was significantly greater with paroxetine, 40 mg/day, than with placebo (p=.012). Patients treated with paroxetine, 20 and 60 mg, also had significantly better responses on the social item of the Sheehan Disability Scale than did patients treated with placebo (p<.019). The completer analyses showed a significant difference between the placebo group and the 20-mg and 40-mg paroxetine groups on LSAS total score and rate of response (p.006). There were no serious adverse experiences attributed to paroxetine treatment.
Conclusion: Paroxetine, 20 mg/day, is an effective and safe treatment for patients with generalized social anxiety disorder and significantly improves social anxiety, avoidance of social interactions, social disability, and overall clinical condition. Further data analyses are needed to determine whether more specific guidelines for paroxetine dosage escalation in social anxiety disorder can be drawn.
(J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63:66-74)
Received Nov. 13, 2000; accepted Sept. 27, 2001. From the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, New York, N.Y. (Dr. Liebowitz); the University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, Calif. (Dr. Stein); School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. (Dr. Tancer); and SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, Pa. (Messrs. Carpenter and Pitts and Ms. Oakes).
Supported by SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals.
A complete list of the investigators who participated in this study appears at the end of the article.
Reprint requests to: Michael R. Liebowitz, M.D., New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, Box 54, New York, NY 10032.


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Man Killed After Asking Day Laborer To Pose Nude
POSTED: 8:53 am CDT August 25, 2006
UPDATED: 1:27 pm CDT August 25, 2006
FRISCO, Texas -- A Frisco day laborer is behind bars, charged in the murder of a man who wanted to paint him nude.
Police said the victim, Enrique Rodriguez, 62, solicited the suspect, Mario Alegria, 17, to pose nude for him while he painted or sketched the worker at his far North Dallas apartment.
Homicide detectives said Rodriguez's body was found naked and stuffed in a bedroom closet at his North Dallas apartment, where they said he would pay young males to model nude.
Investigators said Alegria is in the Collin County jail charged with capital murder.
"You ain't going to be no Calvin Klein model around here, especially no young guys like us out here are going to be models you got to ... think something's not going on right there," day laborer Enrique Lopez said.
Investigators said Rodriguez picked up the Alegria at a day-labor camp on Main Street in Frisco.
"We found out that he had a history of going to the day labor camps and picking up different young Hispanic males and bringing them in as models," Dallas police Lt. Mike Scoggins said. "Apparently something went awry, and so when this happened there became a short struggle, and our suspect strangled our complainant."
Residents at the Idlewyld Village apartment complex contacted police when they hadn't seen Rodriguez for a few days.
"The little old man at the pool with the Speedos on -- that's how we knew him but he was just quiet," neighbor Ben Huerta said.Police said the alleged victim viewed himself as an artist.
"There was some indication with some of the artwork and other calendars that he had there that the type of artwork he was doing was in reference to nude men," Scoggins said.
Police said the suspect also stole the alleged victim's new car and was pulled over by Plano police.
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The first thing you see when you pull into the parking lot of Keep It Simple Farm on Avondale Road is a coop filled with clucking hens. Inside the store are heirloom seeds, organic fertilizers, and supplies for raising chickens or bees, making compost tea or growing plants hydroponically. Baby chicks, vegetable starts and organic produce are coming soon.
"People are moving toward local and sustainable food and growing their own food," says Tad Hussey, the son of Leon and Linda Hussey, who own the land, and formerly owned Classic Nursery at this location. "What we're trying to do is combine all these different organic and sustainable things," Tad explains. He emphasizes the importance of healthy soil in growing healthy food, and calls it "biological horticulture."
The new business is truly a family venture. Tad is the coordinator, and his parents, brother, 95-year-old grandfather and others are pitching in to help.
In addition to selling supplies for the urban farmer, they're also building a greenhouse for raising tomatoes in tandem with fish, a process called aquaponics. Another greenhouse will feature plants grown in vermicompost (compost made in worm bins).
Jessi Bloom, local author of Free-Range Chicken Gardens and owner of NW Bloom EcoLogical Landscapes, is helping to design the almost 8-acre property. Tad says her plans include a "food forest"–a woodland habitat in which every plant produces edible food–and a variety of demonstration gardens.
What really makes this hard-to-classify business unique, however, is its emphasis on education. Leon Hussey says, "It's probably going to become a learning center primarily." They plan to offer classes, speakers and demonstrations on a variety of urban farm-related topics.
The family will also continue to offer interpretive walks along the portion of Bear Creek that runs through their property. The half-mile trail they constructed many years ago has won numerous environmental awards and is a favorite destination for local school kids who come to learn about stream ecology and watch salmon spawn in the fall.
Children's yoga classes are currently offered on the property, and the family wants to add wilderness training opportunities. They envision a place for weddings and concerts as well.
"It's going to be a destination location," Leon predicts.
The Hussey family is passionate about ecology and sustainability. "We have a long history in the community for environmentalism," Leon says. He and Linda, a Redmond native since first grade, won two King County Green Globe awards for environmental stewardship in 1996. Linda has been recognized for her years of volunteer service in Redmond.
The Husseys were one of the first families to live on English Hill. Their original home was powered by a generator.
After Leon got a degree in horticulture, he and Linda started a landscape company. They later owned Classic Nursery before founding Simplici-Tea, which makes compost tea brewers designed by Leon, a pioneer in the industry.
The Husseys bought the Keep It Simple Farm property in 2002 from the descendants of the Provan family, Avondale pioneers. "The site has cultural, historical, and environmental significance," Leon explains. The property is featured in the book Avondale, by Ethel Provan Hebner, available at the .
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The next leap in home entertainment — NetCast
There's a difference between being greedy and simply wanting plenty of options. Sure, you have oodles of DVD and Blu-ray Disc movies, all of which you love to watch in your home theater. But by no means is your home video experience limited to these two types of discs. You also have access to a little something known as "the internet." The only problem is, in order to watch online video sources, you have to abandon your time-molded recliner in the living room and plop yourself down at the desk chair in the home office. And then you have to watch video on a measly 20" or so computer monitor. You've just about had it . . . you demand more viewing options in your home theater . . . you demand online access in your living room . . . in other words, you require the 32LE5400 HDTV from LG, sporting NetCast Entertainment Access technology. Simply connect this 32" LED HDTV to your pre-existing internet service using the panel's built-in ethernet port, and you're poised to discover a wide range of online viewing features. Stream video and television episodes from Netflix. Catch the latest rave on YouTube. Check out your friend's photo album on Picasa. Enjoy HD movies streamed from Vudu. You can even access everything from news to stocks to weather via a variety of Yahoo! TV Widgets. Further, the 32LE5400 is Skype compatible, ready for you to engage in online video and voice calling across the globe (separate headset and camera required). Take the leap with the 32LE5400.
Big color and detail, super-thin panel — LED edge-lighting
Where achieving a truly vivid and lifelike picture is concerned, color, detail, and black levels are essential in equal measure. And the place to experience superb performance on all three counts is with the 32LE5400 HDTV from LG. This 32" LCD HDTV not only offers a Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution — ideal for use with Blu-ray Disc media — but also sports an LED backlighting system. Unlike the fluorescent backlights used in standard LCD panels, LED lighting is able to reproduce both purer colors and darker black levels, resulting in bright, vivid hues and sharp, crisp detail. Further, because the edge-lit backlighting design positions the LED lightsource around the edge of the panel as opposed to directly behind the screen, the 32LE5400's incredibly thin 1.6" panel depth is possible.
True motion happens at 120Hz
You can't quite put your finger on it, but it seems like part of your action-movie or sports-programming experience is missing. Maybe your favorite running back looks a little choppy as he darts between defenders. Maybe the hero's getaway car seems juddery as it fishtails through a turn. Something is missing. True motion. LG's TruMotion 120Hz, that is. The advanced video performance offered by the 32LE5400's 120Hz processing removes common sources of judder, resulting in a smoother, more lifelike moving image whose effect is noticed especially when watching fast-action sports or movies. And you get to enjoy this advanced performance on a full HD 1080p LCD panel with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, wide 178° x 178° viewing angle, and fast 2.6ms pixel response time. Further, a 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers enhanced detail.
The Real Cinema experience, at home
Way out west in Tinseltown, your favorite films are recorded at 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, most television content is recorded at 30fps, so most televisions are designed to display motion pictures at this speed. Until now, the solution has been to interpolate, or add, artificial scenes into 24fps content in order to "stretch" it to fit a TV's 30fps capability. Recent demands on the part of movie lovers for an authentic home-cinema experience have lead to technological advancements making a 24fps experience possible at home. High definition video like that recorded onto Blu-ray Disc contains 24p (or, progressive-scan 24fps video content) that brings true film into your home. But wait! There's still one more piece the puzzle. While true 24fps film makes it from Hollywood to your Blu-ray player, just like a movie-house feature film, it needs a screen to be enjoyed . . . i.e. your flat panel needs to be able to display 24p content. Enter the 32LE5400 with 24p Real Cinema video processing. These technology makes your new LE5400 series LCD fully capable of displaying 24fps video thanks to specific video processing that reproduces film-based images as video content.
Efficiency and performance . . . customized
Certainly, a new HDTV should satisfy all of your home viewing tastes and preferences. At the same time, however, a flat panel HDTV ought also to meet both the demands of your viewing area and your energy-use goals. True to form, the LG 32LE5400 delivers. First, the 32LE5400's Intelligent Sensor employs a sophisticated algorithm that uses 4,096 sensing steps to evaluate the panel's surroundings, ultimately optimizing the panel's brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and white balance to the needs of your home viewing area. Second, not only does the Intelligent Sensor customize panel performance to changing conditions in your living room, but by doing so it also minimizes overall energy consumption. Paired with LG's Smart Energy Saving technology, the Intelligent Sensor helps to earn the ENERGY STAR 4.0 qualification. Updated to included video display devices operating in the Power On mode, the ENERGY STAR 4.0 qualification sets high, stringent standards for efficient energy use.
One of the most important items on an HDTV's spec sheet is one of the most over-looked. We're talking about connections, here. You see, a panel's connectivity options communicate a great deal about the HDTV's potential — will the TV work with your existing equipment? what kind of video sources can you watch? what kind of room is there for system growth? With the answers to these questions in mind, the folks at LG have equipped the 32LE5400 with an impressive repertoire of audio and video connections. First off, four total HDMI inputs offer optimal, single-cable connectivity to Full HD 1080p sources, and the side HDMI input is great for connecting a friend's HD gaming console. Second, multiple component- and composite-video inputs are great for connecting to non-HD video sources. Third, two USB ports let you hook up to digital cameras and portable audio/video players, and even support DivX video from online sources. Finally, a PC input with audio makes it possible to convert the 32LE5400 into a 32" computer monitor, while a digital optical audio output is great for sending audio to your system's A/V receiver.
Bring on the sound
The advanced HD video performance offered by the 32LE5400's panel is only half of the story when it comes to the complete home-theater experience. "What's the other half", you might ask? Audio. Not only does the 32LE5400 LED HDTV sport a two-speaker, 20W built-in audio system, but it reinforces it with a variety of audio-enhancing technologies. First, an Infinite Sound system teams up with built-in Dolby Digital decoding to deliver a virtual surround sound experience. Second, an Auto Volume Leveler II ensures that volume levels remain stable — i.e. no loud spikes in volume when TV programming cuts to commercial. Finally, the 32LE5400's Clear Voice II technology automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice's frequency range during scenes when background noise swells, assuring that you catch every last syllable of crucial dialogue.
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High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passed along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater's high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It's only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
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Comparison Specifications
- Screen size: 32" class (31.5" measured diagonally) Full HD 1920 x 1080p LED LCD display
- Aspect ratio: Widescreen 16:9
- Viewing angle: 178° x 178°
- Progressive features: TruMotion 120Hz processing
- Best video inputs: 4 HDMI v1.3 inputs (3 rear, 1 side) / Deep Color and HDCP compatible
- Other inputs: 1 rear LAN ethernet port / 2 side USB v2.0 ports / 3 component video+audio (2 rear, 1 side) / 2 composite video+audio (1 rear, 1 side) / 1 RF
- Audio enhancements: Dolby Digital decoder / Infinite Sound surround system / Clear Voice II / 5 EZ Sound modes / Auto Volume Leveler II
- Built-in speakers: 10W x 2 speakers
- Mounting options: ±20° table-top swivel stand included / VESA 200mm x 200mm wall-mount compatible
- Remote control: 1 universal control included
Additional Specifications
- Edge-lit LED backlighting
- NetCast Entertainment Access: Netflix streaming ready / Skype ready / Yahoo! TV Widgets / Vudu streaming / YouTube / Picasa Web Albums / DLNA certified
- Intelligent Sensor ambient light adjustment
- 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- Efficiency: ENERGY STAR 4.0 qualified / Smart Energy Saving technology / Backlight control
- Additional connectivity: 1 digital optical audio out / 1 PC (D-Sub, 15-pin)+ audio input / 1 headphone out / 1 service RS-232c
- USB format support: JPEG / MPEG-4 / DivX, DivX HD
- Built-in tuners: ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM
- Video features: XD Engine / 6 aspect-ratio correction modes / Just Scan 1:1 pixel matching / 3 color-temperature control modes / 24p Real Cinema
Manufacturer Specifications
- Video features (continued): 3:2 pulldown / Picture reset / 8 Picture modes / ISFccc ready / x.v.Color / DTV signal strength indicator
- Wireless readiness: Wireless 1080p (WHDI) ready / Wi-Fi ready (separate components required)
- 1080p source input: HDMI: 60p/30p/24p / Component video: 60p/30p/24p / RGB: 60p WXGA
- Special features: Picture Wizard II / A/V input navigation / Input labeling / Quick View / Key lock
- Parental control with V-Chip
- Closed Captioning compatible
- On-screen languages: English / Spanish / French / Korean
- Convenience features: Auto tuning/programming / Channel add/delete / Favorite channel programming / Sleep timer
- Convenience features (continued): Auto/manual clock / On/off timer / Auto Off/auto sleep
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 31.0" W x 20.0" H x 1.6" D, without stand / 31.0" W x 22.0" H x 8.7" D, with stand
- Weight: 23.1 lbs, without stand / 28.0 lbs, with stand
LG 32LE5400 Warranty Details
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Fresno author Gary Soto has written about a host of topics related to community, family and place, through the prism of his Mexican-American heritage. His latest book examines those themes on a personal level.
"I have reached an age and situation that will make a poet ponder his or her career," Soto says.
Most who reach such a moment can merely sit and reflect on the events that have made up their life. When you are a best-selling author like Soto, you write a book. In "What Poets Are Like: Up and Down with the Writing Life" (Sasquatch Books; $15), Soto looks back at the threads of highs and lows that came together to make up the fabric of his much-heralded life.
The book, a collection of 60 short essays, will be released Tuesday through amazon.com and barnesandnoble. com.
Part of the 61-year-old Soto's reflections deal with the influence growing up in the Central Valley had on him. Had he not been born and raised in Fresno, he wouldn't have become a writer.
"Growing up there allowed me to ride bikes and my skateboard. Swim in canals. The music at the time was so powerful and provocative from Simon & Garfunkel to Donovan. The music of my generation, the '60s, was very moving for me," Soto says.
He learned while attending Fresno State and Fresno City College how to take those outside influences and funnel them through words. Soto has deep memories of Fresno State professor and Pulitzer Prize winner Philip Levine, with whom he took two courses in fall 1972 and 1973.
Soto says Levine helped shape his sense of poetry.
"He was a nuts-and-bolts sort of teacher who went line by line explaining the faults of a poem. I took what he told me to heart and ran with it," Soto says.
Levine provided the mechanics Soto needed. But it was another who gave him the inspiration to write.
His first work of poetry was sparked while Soto was a student at FCC. After a girl he liked didn't return his affections, Soto published his first poem, "The Little League Tryouts," in the college newspaper.
From those early metered words, Soto's gone on to decades of writing success. Four million copies of his work have been sold.
Among the books he's penned are 11 collections of poetry and more than 35 books for young readers. His work has earned him a long list of accolades: a 1995 finalist for both the Los Angeles Times Book Award and the National Book Award; the U.S. Award for International Poetry Forum; winner of the Bess Hokin Prize, the Levinson Award; the Literature Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation; and the Author-Illustrator Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association.
What has earned him so much applause is how Soto has been able to create in his writing vivid images of family life in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods often darkened by the realities of poverty and racism. It's his children's books — often tackling the same tough themes — that earned him the most attention.
As Soto looks back at events in his life that served as the bases for most of his work, it's clear it wasn't success that resulted in his writing "What Poets Are Like: Up and Down with the Writing Life." The self-examination was spawned by the award-winning author being dropped by two publishers.
"It was no fault of theirs, only the economy. There's been a real decline in the distribution and displaying of books," Soto says. "It bothers me as a collector of books that they are going away. I'm the last man without a cell phone. I'm a bit of a dinosaur."
No matter how the book is delivered, taking a hard look at one's life seems daunting. Soto found the process freeing.
"I was consumed, on fire with this book," he says. "There were times when I was laughing at myself. And then there were times when I looked at things very seriously. I am already working on a follow-up collection."
In the prologue, Soto explains that he writes about like-minded souls, rubbing elbows with celebrities, living in London, Fresno and Berkeley, friends and Carolyn, his wife of 38 years. He describes himself as "a poet who feels like all the others — mostly ignored."
To some, the book may look as if Soto is a poet of sour grapes in some of his reflections. But he learned a long time ago not to worry about what people think of him as long as he writes about matters worth discussion and further observation.
Soto continues to embrace poetry as a way of making those observations, despite the literary genre being dwarfed by the other writing styles. He finds that poets are the most candid of all writers.
He also describes the role of a poet as someone who paints portraits.
In hindsight, the portrait painter Soto became started when he was a child of working-class parents growing up under the harsh Fresno sun. It's only in retrospect that he understands how those hot, dry days, when he used pinto beans as toys and pondered the effect of a burning sun on plant life, were preparing him for a career that's lasted decades.
"There are a lot of great writers in Fresno who have been ignored," Soto says. "There's just some element in Fresno that grows poets."
To see a sample of what sparked Soto to write "What Poets Are Like," visit the Gary Soto Literary Museum at Fresno City College. Soto will offer free tours at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Aug. 27. For more information, call the CC activities office at (559) 265-5711.
TV and movie critic Rick Bentley can be reached at (559) 441-6355, email@example.com or @RickBentley1 on Twitter. Read his blog at fresnobeehive.com.