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Hee hee! Oh I like that. Press the button again. Wait until he's chewing that spoonful. Now, replace the ice cream with castor oil. Let me press it! Let me press it!
Hee hee! Oh I like that. Press the button again. Wait until he's chewing that spoonful. Now, replace the ice cream with castor oil. Let me press it! Let me press it!
Carbon-Carbon batteries have gone from laboratory to small-scale commercial production in Japan, with the intent to ramp them up to car sized units as soon as the production processes are sorted out. From my back of the envelope calcs, it looks like a Tesla-sized car could recharge to 80% capacity in about two minutes, 100% in four, if using a Tesla Supercharger station.
Don't assume Lithium is the only battery type. We're still learning.
....What idiot did decide on these gui changes?...
Stephen Sinofsky, backed by Steve Ballmer.
Both people since sacked. I would expect the overall direction to veer a bit over time, now, from their most recent foray into "let's look like Apple".
Microsoft had an epiphany. That epiphany was called iTunes and later spun off as the App Store...
You are absolutely correct. One spin-off issue from this attempt at forced monetisation was that nobody saw Microsoft as adding value to the users with that approach. They weren't just changing the UI, they were changing their entire business model.
Windows 8 itself? The cake was okay, but the icing was a lie.
.... If Microsoft would just fire all their UI people responsible for the "different + dumbed down = better" concepts they've been pushing the past couple releases of all their products...
They did. They fired Steven Sinofsky, chief architect of W8, shortly after its release.
And when sales tanked as a result, the BoD fired Steve Ballmer.
Windows 8 is shit, from top to bottom.
Then how come the only criticism ever levied against it is the UI? Performance? Better than 7. Stability? Better than 7. Security? Better than 7. System requirements? Better than 7. The only thing you can legitimately criticize are subjective components like the interface, which some people like myself actually *prefer* to the start menu.
Well, I really did want that slice of carrot cake. It was a really great recipe for carrot cake, but for that layer of cat vomit on the top.
I installed Windows 7.
I was about to say "We need a new OS that runs the Microsoft apps natively" and then you come with that little gem.
Still running W7 at home. I will continue to do so until I can't any more.
I find there is a significant lag of some seconds when I turn off the water feed to the boiler.
Mazda use a key fob you keep in your pocket. Car-wide proximity. No key at all.
How old is this story?
If I remember correctly, "Caves of Steel" had the protagonist using his well-worn pocket computer for calculations. That was in 1953.
Clearly you've never supported a group of salesmen...
There are analogue targeting computers on naval ships that still work, and work quite well. Deck guns that can fire a Volkswagen Golf-sized projectile from (say) Hobart to any tennis court in Launceston. Maybe not the best economical solution, but what's money to the military, anyway?
Point is, you look at the system, and determine whether you can support the subsystem that drives it. As an integrated system it either works or it doesn't, irrespective of the weight, the cost, or the paint job on any subcomponent of it. And sometimes the bit that the computer controls is just as old and slagged-out as the operating system driving it.
Three Ratios for Vintage drivers, under the sky
Seven for Volkswagen in their halls of stone
Nine gears for Porsche, doomed to drive
One Ratio to rule them all, One ratio to drive them
One Ratio for the Musk-Lord, and in the Tesla's windings
Aye, go with the phloem, I always say.
Computers can figure out all kinds of problems, except the things in the world that just don't add up.


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By LIBBY CLUETT
Gospel Light Baptist Church is sprouting a new school in the community.
As do others areas schools, the church's fledgling Gospel Light Baptist Academy starts on Aug. 26. Staff and church members have put on the finishing touches and the schools is ready to greet students.
"Gospel Light Baptist Academy is a ministry of Gospel Light Baptist Church," explained Paster Caleb Shipman of the church and school located in a historic Fort Wolters' church building – just west of the old swimming pool and north of the vacant base hospital.
Shipman, who came to Mineral Wells in 2007 to help open the church under the authority of Fairview Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kan., said as the church has grown, its need for a school has developed.
"Our church has come together, collectively, to unite together to start a Christian school that would build the character of our children as well as provide academics that would ... bring children up to a high level of academics.
"It's not a church school only," he noted. "It doesn't just exist for our church kids, although we did start it because there was a need that we saw, a need from our families, and our church wanted it. But we've tried to open it up to everybody, kindergarten through sixth grade, and tried make it as affordable as possible, so that everyone that wanted to could put their children in school."
The school features a small, but experienced staff, with Lenora Peddy Morgan helping the academy get started by teaching first and second grades. She said she worked at Community Christian School in the past and, long ago, substituted in schools throughout the county in music. Also on board are Diane Chambers, who has taught alongside Morgan on many occasions and will teach the youngest students, and James Meierdierks who will help older students who need assistance. Shipman will serve as the school administrator.

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I would urge the voters of Monroe to vote YES on Honeywell on April 23. This contract will help the Town of Monroe and its taxpayers starting from day one of installation of energy saving efficiencies in our Town's buildings.
As a member of the Town Council, I — along with my fellow Councilmembers — thoroughly reviewed this contract and met with representatives of Honeywell on many occasions asking poignant, relevant questions to look out for the best interest of the Town and its residents.
The Town Council further put its faith in this contract by passing it unanimously. This is a great project for our Town, our wallets and our environment Please vote YES on Honeywell.
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Jeffrey M. Jones
Jeffrey M. Jones is an assistant director and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Jones specializes in welfare reform and workforce investment policy and actively studies American values and culture. He is primarily interested in redesigning federal and state welfare measures so as to encourage meaningful work and individual responsibility. His research also has a strong emphasis on the root causes of and solutions to the problem of homelessness.
Jones' poverty-related articles routinely appear in the Hoover Digest. His op-eds have been published in the Orange County Register, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, and on the FoxNews web site. He is also coauthor, with Hoover research fellow David Davenport, of a Policy Review essay entitled "The Politics of Literacy."
As assistant director for operations, Jones works closely with the director and senior administrators at Hoover to develop and implement projects essential to the advancement of the Institution. Projects he undertakes focus particularly on capital and long range planning, VIP visitors and events, and communications and outreach.
Prior to his Hoover appointment, Jones worked as a research assistant with the Solimar Research Group, where he coauthored Smart Growth in Action: Housing Capacity and Development in Ventura County. Jones also served as executive director of Promised Land Employment Service, a nonprofit organization that provides job skills training to low-income, unemployed, and/or underemployed homeless individuals, as well as other economically disadvantaged residents. He was a federal VISTA volunteer and finalist for the Presidential Management Internship program.
Jones graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois with a BA in political science. He received a master's of public policy degree specializing in economics and American politics from Pepperdine University. He lives in Menlo Park with his wife, three young daughters, and a son.


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Of the $20 dues, a full $5 is allocated to the Joint Trustees' Endowment Fund.
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More than two weeks have passed since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. And after some time to reflect on the incident, Rapid City Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Mitchell says money has been set aside to beef up security at some Rapid City schools this year.
Other KOTA Territory schools have already added extra security measures due to past school shootings.
When it comes to school security, entrances are key, and some of Rapid City's older school buildings may not be up to par. "We're taking a look at our capital projects for next year and dedicating about $150,000, take a look at the keyless entries that lock down doors, security cameras instantiation, and also buzzing entry," said Mitchell.
All of which are measures already in place at Douglas High School in Box Elder. "We think we're in a great position as far as keeping our students safe on a daily basis," said Douglas High School Principal Bud Gusso.
Gusso says security cameras have already been useful at the school. "It allows us to prevent incidents by making sure that the cameras are visible and it certainly has done that," said Gusso.
And their keyless entry system is important as well. "The entire district can be locked down simultaneously with just the flip of a switch," said Gusso.
"School shootings of the past alerted us or you know made us want to increase these security measures," said Douglas Schools Superintendent Dr. Loren Scheer. He says increased security does more than just add to students physical safety, "Adding these types of security measures also reminds us that it's important to keep our kids safe and to show them that it's important that we want to keep them safe," said Scheer.
And Gusso says there are some precautions that don't cost a pretty penny "We really believe that security starts with a visible presence and that happens right away in the morning," said Gusso. "By the time a student enters our building you should see approximately three, four, maybe even five staff members before you get into the academic hallways."
So to add physical safety and bring peace of mind to students, parents, and staff, some changes will have to be made. "Still the safest place for kids to be is in school, but when these horrific events happen we need to analyze them, we need to figure out what is the best move; you don't want to under react and you don't want to overreact," said Mitchell.
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Film Services, in Library Visual Arts Center with Image Services, Room D205E
See Library Hours [1]. Hours may vary during breaks and summer.
Moving Image Collection items may be viewed in the Film Services viewing area, in classrooms with A/V equipment, or in the Bijou Theater.
13 Viewing Stations:
Stations 1-3 – DVD & VHS (all region), Laserdisc.
Stations 4-6,11-13 – Blu-ray & DVD (all region).
Stations 7-10 – DVD & VHS (NTSC)
Group Viewing Room
Seats up to 10. Schedule with Film Services staff.
The group viewing room accommodates Blu-ray, DVD & VHS (all region), MiniDV and Laserdisc. Appropriate cables can be
checked out from the Circulation Desk to connect a laptop.
Faculty may borrow portable A/V equipment carts and digital projectors for classroom use. Please schedule with the Film Services staff. Students may arrange with their instructor for in-classroom presentations, since equipment is not loaned to students. Please check with the Film Services Manager if we do not have the equipment you need on a cart.
Loan Period for A/V Equipment Carts
Faculty & Staff: 4 hours
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MERCED — The Merced County Arts Council is asking artists for original design ideas for a police memorial to honor two fallen officers: Stephan Gray and Sgt. Edward Gerald Leap.
The memorial will be installed in front of the Merced Police Department at 611 W. 22nd St. The selected artist will receive $500 for the design concept.
The project theme is "Blessed are the Peacemakers," said Laura Phillips, Merced County Arts Council executive director. The memorial is intended to celebrate the lives and sacrifices of Gray and Leap.
"The Police Department reached out to us, and we're honored to be able to help them because they put their lives on the line every day for us," Phillips said. "We just want to honor the officers' service and sacrifice, and show the community that we won't forget."
Gray was killed April 15, 2004, while conducting a traffic stop. The passenger of the vehicle broke free and ran, and Gray pursued him on foot. The man opened fire on Gray, striking him twice.
Leap was killed Nov. 18, 1946, when his vehicle collided with a train. Leap, a World War I veteran, was an eight-year police veteran.
Merced police officer Krista Stokes knows firsthand about losing a family member in the line of duty. Her father was killed in Alameda in 1983, and a memorial was established there in his honor.
"I just want us to build something for the families of these officers that will make them feel as proud as I did," Stokes said. "Thirty years from now, I want officer Gray's children to have a place to go with their children and say, 'That was my dad.' "
The memorial is scheduled to be unveiled on April 15, 2014, on the 10-year anniversary of Gray's death.
The project will be funded with donations and through fund-raising, Stokes said. To make a donation, contact Stokes at (209) 385-6912 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Proposals are due Sept. 12. An informational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Merced County Arts Council on 645 W. Main St.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Steve Spurrier set the record straight Monday about his quarterback plans for Tuesdays Outback Bowl.
The record, he acknowledged, had been set askew by early comments he made on the subject.
Let me address that maybe differently than the last time I talked about it, South Carolinas coach said during the final news conference before Tuesdays game. We are hoping Connor (Shaw) plays most all the game. Thats what were hoping for. We think he deserves the right to go into it like, This is my game.
Shaw has started 10 of 12 games this year but didnt play against Clemson due to a foot injury. Backup Dylan Thompson threw for 310 yards in leading the Gamecocks to a 27-17 win over the Tigers on Nov. 24, and Spurrier said Saturday he didnt know which quarterback would see more playing time against Michigan in Raymond James Stadium.
Connor has been our starter pretty much all year. Right now, we are going into it as its his game. This is your game, lets go, dont worry about making mistakes, getting jerked out or anything like that, Spurrier said. Dylans going to play in there somewhere.
Shaw has thrown for 1,732 yards 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions and rushed for 339 yards and three touchdowns this season. Thompson has thrown for 910 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed for 35 yards.
Michigan QB plans
Wolverines head coach Brady Hoke confirmed what most everyone here assumed Monday, saying junior Devin Gardner will start at quarterback.
And Denard (Robinson) will play some quarterback, Hoke said. Its how we finished the year is how well play it out.
Hoke would not say who will start at running back, leaving the door open for Robinson to be a starter for his final game at Michigan at running back.
Empty stadiums
There will be some empty seats in Raymond James Stadium, which has become commonplace in bowl games.
I think a lot of these bowls are made for television. Obviously there is nobody in the stands at a lot of them hardly and you can understand that, Spurrier said. Football is a sport that it seems people like to watch on television. If theres nobody in the stands, thats OK I believe is the thought as long as people are watching on television.
Young standouts
Spurrier praised freshman quarterback Brendan Nosovitch and freshman wide receiver Kwinton Smith on Monday. Both players are redshirting this season, and both came to South Carolina with impressive resumes.
Nosovitch was a PARADE All-American and the Pennsylvania player of the year. Smith is a three-star prospect from Dillon High.
Brendan Nosovitch is looking good in our little Monday night scrimmages where we dont tackle. Hes done well and some of those young receivers are looking good. Kwinton Smith has a chance to be a good player next year.
Ready to go
Both coaches pronounced their teams healthy and ready to play.
I think our guys have practiced pretty well, pretty well, Spurrier said. You always hope that leads to an excellent game. You never know whats going to happen when the real ball is kicked off. Weve done pretty well. We havent had to send anybody home, havent read where (Michigan has) had to send anybody home. Everybody is making curfews. Weve got two mature teams probably getting ready to battle out there tomorrow.
Funny exchange
Hoke, 54, was asked Monday if he ever could imagine coaching as long as the 67-year-old Spurrier.
I dont know what else Id do, he said.
At that point, Spurrier half-whispered into Hokes ear, 'Hopefully' is always a good answer.
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Robert Edward Marshall Jr.
- Last Updated on 04:49 PM 04/04/13
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Mr. Robert Edward Marshall Jr. of Halifax died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Danville on Sept. 7, 1934 and was 78 years of age. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Marshall Sr. and is survived by his mother, Wilmoth Layne Marshall, of Danville. He is also survived by his wife, Joyce Witt Marshall.
Mr. Marshall was a U. S. Navy veteran and was retired as a meat department manager with Winn Dixie.
In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include one son, Michael Marshall, and Peggy of Halifax; one daughter, Tammy Marshall, of Halifax; three grandchildren, Joshua Marshall and Nicole of Halifax, David Marshall of Georgia and Robert Marshall and Cheryl of Halifax; two great-grandchildren, Seth Marshall and Belah Bruno; and one sister, Lucy Adkins, of Ringgold.
Funeral services for Mr. Marshall will be held Friday, April 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Vance Midgett officiating. Burial will follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends at Powell Funeral Home, Thursday, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at his home, 3212 Mountain Road, Halifax.
Online condolences may be directed www.powellfunerals.com
Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.


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When it comes to something as important as a college education, families will do just about anything to come up with the needed financing. In this economic climate it is hard to find any extra money in a family budget, not less $40,000+ a year to send one student to college. While we're all aware that billions of dollars exist in college scholarships, many people just don't search hard enough to find all available scholarships.
While many students take advantage of traditional scholarships to help with expenses, others find they do not qualify for many so called "regular" merit scholarships for whatever reason. Often these scholarships have been stripped of funds before many students have a chance to apply; creating the need for more unique or weird scholarships.
We wondered if there were any unconventional scholarships available that would provide additional opportunities for these families to get funding. Here's what we found:
Scholarships for Moms of all Ages
In communities across the nation, teen girls with children are finding it hard to complete, or even begin, their college education. Several organizations have addressed this ever increasing issue by offering unique scholarships for teen moms seeking a college education.
The Georgia Teen Mother Scholarship is committed to provide extra support by offering scholarships for moms who are preparing to graduate high school. The application period runs between March and May of the mother's senior year. The scholarship organizers' mission is to give help to girls who need viable options in order to make better lives for their children. Application packages and other information are available at The Georgia Teen Mother Scholarship website at http://gateenmotherscholarship.org/ .
The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship also offers scholarships for moms in their teens. Recipients receive a $2,000 scholarship, which is named after one of the U.S. House of Representative's first women of color. Information about this scholarship can be found at http://patsyminkfoundation.org.
The Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund offers scholarships for moms, or any women, 35 years of age or older. Scholarships are awarded to low income women who are pursuing higher education. What makes them qualify as unique scholarships is that women can apply to any Accrediting Counsel for IndependentCollegesand Schools (ACICS) institution. Additionally, awards are granted to low income women pursuing an associate's degree, their first bachelor's degree, and even technical or vocational certification; making scholarships available to a wider range of mothers returning to school. Information and applications are available at http://www.rankinfoundation.org/students.
Several Unusual Scholarships for Girls
Getting money for college through athletic talent is so common that we didn't consider it for inclusion in our list of weird scholarships. But what about a scholarship that offers education funds to girls who are inactive? The Gertrude J. Deppen Scholarship Fund offered at Bucknell University offers local high school graduates college money based upon their non-participation in athletics! While this appears to be one of the most non-healthy crazy scholarships out there, criteria for the award does include a list of healthy habits that candidates must adhere to in order to qualify. Details for this scholarship can be found on the BucknellUniversitywebsite at http://www.bucknell.edu/.
Some funding sources may be labeled funny scholarships simply because of the name. One example is the Whirly Girls scholarships that are awarded each year by the Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund. Despite the unusual name, the scholarship has been awarding funds since 1974 to girl helicopter pilot hopefuls. Currently, scholarships in excess of $45,000 are awarded annually; putting a serious dent in educational expenses for many girls. Complete information can be found at http://www.whirlygirls.org/wg-scholarships.
Other uncommon scholarships for girls include the annual stipends awarded by MorrisBrownCollegein AtlantaGeorgia. The college awards $1500.00 to the annual winner of the Miss Morris Brown College pageant for no other reason than she is crowned the winner of the pageant. See http://www.morrisbrown.edu/01_03_admission_c.htm for more information.
Twin Scholarships Two Ways
All across the country, multiples are being awarded money for college in the form of two-for one tuition, housing discounts and academic rewards. Some of the less common twin scholarships we found included the Twinsburg Ohio Twins Day Festival scholarship grant offered to twins and other multiples. What made this one of the somewhat unique scholarships offered to twins is that among other qualifications, recipients receive the $1,000 financial grant only if they have attended at least three of the last five Twin Days annual festivals. Both twin recipients must also both have excellent grades. Specific criteria can be found at http://www.twinsdays.org/faq.html#scholarship .
The Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. puts a twist on twin scholarships by offering money for continuing education to the parents of multiples. The twin scholarships are awarded to parents of twins who provide proof of course completion from the previous semester with a "C" or higher grade. Only members of the organization are eligible for the need based scholarship. A smaller grant is offered at random to members who apply. Full details can be found at http://www.iomotc.org/scholarship.
Generous Scholarships for Short People
In our search we found several scholarships for short people across the nation. One well known scholarship is provided by the Billy Barty Foundation which offers $1,000 cash to offset the cost of education for students diagnosed with dwarfism. Scholarship details are listed on the Adventures in Education website at http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=18834.
Several aspects of Little People of America's funding made us include it on our list of unusual scholarships for short people. Like most other programs, the scholarships are offered to members of Little People of America with medically diagnosed dwarfism and to their immediate family members. But what makes these count as unusual scholarships is that they are also offered to non members with dwarfism, students with other disabilities and non-disabled students with proven financial need. Get more information at http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=84654&orgId=lpa under the "College and Vocational Scholarships section.
Unique Scholarships for Tall People
We found a variety of scholarships for tall people with different application criteria. Most of these unusual scholarships are offered to students within a certain height range as well as academic level. The Tall Clubs International website has all the information about their application criteria; some of which is unique to their organization. For instance, unlike other scholarships, this program is not open to the general public; potential candidates must be sponsored in order to apply. Visit TCI's website at http://www.tall.org/scholarships.cfm?CFID=27569&CFTOKEN=76121824 for specific application requirements.
The Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation believes that students can be tall regardless of their physical height. This foundation offers a unique scholarship that rewards leadership, academics and community commitment. The foundation offers the scholarships to encourage young people to become involved in community service. While there is no physical height requirement, candidates must prove that they have strong personal character and are ambitious in their goals. Scholarship information can be found on the Christ Duhon Stand Tall Foundation website at http://www.chrisduhonstandtall.org/what-we-do/education/current-scholarship.html.
Do Redhead Scholarships Really Exist?
Not surprisingly, there are rumors of all kinds of wacky scholarships circulating on the Internet and campuses nationwide. When we first heard about college money awarded for hair color we thought it had to be a joke or some type of scam. Since our friend's high school sophomore daughter is a natural redhead, we began to search in earnest for any redhead scholarships to which she could apply. We asked other friends and relatives if they had any information about such crazy scholarships and could find no one that had heard of them.
Our next step was the World Wide Web where we initially found dozens of websites with parents and students asking the same questions whether such scholarships existed. After much research, we found a website that contains information about redhead scholarships. The website asks for pictures of the applicant to be uploaded rather than the usual application. The web address, http://scholarshipred.webs.com/thescholarship.htm appears to be a do-it-yourself freebie site. We are still not convinced whether legitimate redhead scholarships exist, and we are not comfortable with referring our neighbor's daughter to submit her picture and information until it can be confirmed as a real scholarship offer.
Left Handed Scholarships for Southpaws
There is very little information about available left handed scholarships. One scholarship, the Beckley Scholarship began providing scholarships back in 1979 to left handed sophomores, juniors and seniors attending the JuniataCollege. All across the internet, this program is usually included among any list of odd scholarships.
A search of the JuniataCollegewebsite archived pages does show several of these scholarships awarded over the years. However, grants were awarded to JuniataCollegestudents only and cannot be applied to other schools. To find current information about the left handed scholarships offered by Juniata College visit their website at http://www.juniata.edu.
International Ayn Rand Scholarships
Ayn Rand scholarships are sponsored by the Ayn Rand Institute, named after the 20th century writer and philosopher. The author's best selling novels have inspired new ideas and philosophies for decades. The Institute offers more than 690 prizes worth over $99,000 every year. Money is awarded to students based on essays they write about her famous novels including Anthem, We the Living and The Fountainhead. Each contest is geared to specific ages and education levels from 8th grade through graduate school level. There are different rules for each essay contest.
While by no means considered weird scholarships, Ayn Rand grants are unique in that they are offered to home schooled students as well as foreign students. The Ayn Rand Institute website http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests.html is chocked full of scholarship information as well as in depth historical information. In order to help contest participants as well as the general public to understand the writer, the website provides information about her philosophies, ethics and politics. It also cites quotes from famous people over many decades regarding the controversial novelist and philosopher.


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With a unanimous vote late Thursday night, the St. Petersburg City Council passed an ordinance that will lead to the removal of 83 static billboard faces across St. Petersburg by the end of the year.
The approved 20-year agreement with Clear Channel allows for six digital billboards to be placed near the interstate once all 83 static billboards are removed.
Digital Billboard Locations:
- I-275 and Gandy
- I-275 and Gandy
- I-275 and 13th Avenue N
- I-275 and 22nd Street S *(Could be moved)*
- I-275 and 4th Avenue S
- 175 and 12th Street S
All of the static billboards on 4th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. St and most in the Grand Central District will be removed.
"We have gotten 45 or so billboards down in the last decade," said council member Karl Nurse of billboards being removed because of redevelopment. "If we continued having them come down (at that rate), we'd be done in 30 years. Or, we can get two-thirds of them down this year."
After nearly two hours of public forum comments, council addressed Tom O'Neill, Vice President, Real Estate and Public Affairs with Clear Channel.
During questioning, council members were able to get multiple concessions from O'Neil and Clear Channel including:
- Adding three additional static billboard faces (80 to 83) that would be removed
- That city staff and Clear Channel would meet to discuss moving the proposed digital billboard near the Carter G. Woodson Museum and Jordan Park to somewhere else near I-275
- Increasing the city's revenue share from 12.5 percent to 15 percent.
Council member Wengay Newton said a majority of the billboards are located in south St. Pete and if the city could get rid of two-thirds of the static billboards it should.
"I think this has been a good negotiation and I think getting rid of these 83 billboards is the right thing to do," said council member Charlie Gerdes.
Like , nearly two-thirds of the public commenter's spoke in favor of the ordinance, citing how the removal of 80-plus static billboards would beautify the city.
Those opposed to the ordinance, most of which where heads of neighborhood associations, cited the wish to remove all billboards not just the 83.
Jay Marshall, president of the Old Northeast Neighborhood Association, said digital billboards also pose a safety risk.
"Looking at digital billboards as I'm traveling down the highway, it really does capture one's attention," Marshall said.
He said the city should get research to see if digital billboards pose by distracting drivers and causing accidents. "We need to focus on that before we move ahead," Marshall said.
"We all would like to see these billboards come down," said CONA member Barbara Heck. "I'm concerned we are moving so fast on this."
while it looked at the billboard ordinance in Clearwater.
That Clearwater ordinance, according to Chief Assistant City Attorney Mark Winn, banned any new billboards being built, but did not allow the city to remove existing billboards.


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3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
2 lb (900g) goat meat, cubed in 1"(2.5 cm) pieces
1/2 lb (225 KG) fresh, sliced mushrooms
1/2 lb onions/chopped
1 lb (450 g) fresh tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup (120 ml) raisins
1/2 cup (120 ml) toasted almond slices
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
1 teaspoon (30 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (5 ml) allspice
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add goat meat and saute
until browned. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Saute
for 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, raisins, almonds,
sugar, cinnamon, salt and allspice. Add the broth and
simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until meat is
tender. Add more broth, if needed, as it simmers.
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BRISTOL, R.I. -- Wanted more between the pages of RWU Magazine's spring issue? Us, too! Whether you're enjoying your issue of RWU poolside, lakeside or surfside, here is some extra content to sink your teeth into -- from seaweed recipes to misunderstood zombies.
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For many college students, spring break offers a relaxing reprieve from classes to catch up on homework or take a trip to a tropical locale. But for 53 Roger Williams students, their respite from time in class was dedicated to rolling up their sleeves to help others in need. Via three campus organizations, these students participated in four Alternative Spring Break service programs organized by RWU's chapters of the Foundation for International Medical Relief for Children (FIMRC), Habitat for Humanity and the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). Although diverse groups with seemingly little in common, they shared experiences of new encounters with different environments and people, as well as a novel, hands-on approach to community service.
Where did they go?
Editor's note: This story is part of the 10 on Tuesday series, which provides a fresh take on interesting university initiatives, research projects, campus happenings and more.
BRISTOL, R.I. – Why suffer through figuring out what information to enter to maximize your tax return – or whether a critical piece of financial history was overlooked – when there are experts available to navigate the complexities of tax season?
Roger Williams University accounting and law students are here to help ease the burden for low-income Rhode Islanders at IRS-sponsored sites throughout the state via the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Fully trained, the 58 student volunteers for this tax season were certified through the IRS as tax preparers prior to applying their new expertise. Some law students are even trained in advanced tax preparation and military tax preparation.
(For information on who qualifies for assistance through a Rhode Island VITA program, as well as where help can be found, visit www.provvita.org/.)
The R.I. Blood Center will be on Campus to conduct their annual Spring Semester blood drive. This time, they've added an additional purpose — a bone marrow registration. Bone marrow registration is merely a cheek swab and takes just minutes, but could save a life!
The bone marrow registration will be held in two locations — North Campus Residence Hall Game Room from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. AND in the Dining Commons from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The blood drive will be held in North Campus Residence Hall Game Room from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Special thanks to FIMRC, Colleges Against Cancer, Pre-Med/Pre-Vet,and Dr. Kerri Warren for their participation!
BRISTOL, R.I. – Well into the second year of Affordable Excellence, what began as an engaging dialog about the issues of cost, debt and jobs in higher education has taken root at Roger Williams. Ideas have been put into action via Community Partnerships Center projects, University-wide efforts to best prepare students for careers and competitive job markets and strategic initiatives to both freeze and guarantee tuition for as long as fiscally possible.
"Our Lively Experiment" – the Roger Williams University 2012-13 President's Report – details some of the initial outcomes of the Affordable Excellence Initiative as well as the road ahead at RWU.
BRISTOL, R.I. – As part of the Fund for Civic Activities established in 2007 when Roger Williams University and the Town of Bristol agreed to a 20-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) accord, the Town of Bristol / Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee awarded $12,460 in grant funds to eight nonprofits and local organizations in December.
The awards conclude the 10th cycle of biannual FCA awards, which were created to enhance the civic experience of Bristol residents, extend RWU's commitment to active community engagement and provide support to local organizations. The University pledged $25,000 annually in FCA grants and to date has distributed $145,436 to support nearly 100 projects and initiatives.
The FCA is part of the 20-year PILOT agreement established in 2007, under which the University makes an annual voluntary payment of $150,000 to help offset the cost of emergency services provided by the town. Selections are made by the 12-person Cooperative Committee, which comprises individuals from both the Town and the University. The complete list of awards for this grant cycle includes:
BRISTOL, R.I. – For more than two months, they campaigned for students' votes and held competitive fundraisers to raise money for pediatric healthcare research, all while gearing up for the contest finale – a Miss America-style pageant in which male students compete to be crowned Mr. RWU.
One of Roger Williams University's signature annual events, the Mr. RWU pageant held on November 23 raised $16,821 to support pediatric care, research and education at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence. Since 2008, the pageant has raised more than $60,000 for the hospital.
"This fundraiser has become a University tradition," said event founder Carol Sacchetti, director of Student Programs and Leadership at RWU. "When new students come to Orientation, they learn about this awesome opportunity to support the state's only children's hospital, which is practically on their doorstep. The response has been phenomenal from our students, faculty and staff."
BRISTOL, R.I. -- In just over six months, the 70th anniversary of D-Day -- largely recognized as the beginning of the end of World War II -- will be recognized in countries around the world. Much of what Americans know about the U.S. involvement in WW-II, both in the European and Pacific Theaters, comes from the "official" history -- the records of military officers and government officials that was approved for publication in history textbooks across the country. What has been lost, however, is the on-the-ground accounts of enlisted men and women who saw the war from a much different perspective. Recent initiatives, including legislation to fund the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., have increased efforts to collect these oral histories in an attempt to create a more complete picture of a critical period of world history.
BRISTOL, R.I. – In what has become a beloved campus tradition, the annual Turkey Basket Contest combines the best of the RWU community – camaraderie, generous spirit and fun, all for a wonderful cause!
Complete Thanksgiving dinners, including sides, desserts and gift cards to purchase turkeys, were donated to the Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry via RWU's 11th Annual Turkey Basket Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The event was sponsored by the Student Volunteer Association and the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, in cooperation with the Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry and the Bristol-Warren Regional School District.
"There is just something basic about 'making' someone's holiday," says KC Ferrara, Director of Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement.
BRISTOL, R.I. -- From exploding stars to floating gelatinous orbs to rediscovering history, the latest issue of RWU Magazine is bursting with stories that bring readers to the heart of the action at Roger Williams University -- all from the comfort of your own home. Careful readers may notice some changes to our pages (as well as a handful of additional pages we snuck in).
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The Cal Poly baseball team's quest for 40 wins fell short Saturday, as the Mustangs dropped their regular-season finale 7-4 at Pacific.
The win places the Mustangs (39-17, 17-10 Big West) tied for second place in the conference standings with UC Santa Barbara. Cal State Fullerton walked away the conference's top spot.
Saturday, the Mustangs fell behind early. Pacific jumped out to a 4-0 lead through three innings. The Tigers (15-39, 7-20) extended the lead to 7-0 through seven innings before Cal Poly got its first runs on the board.
Elliot Stewart hit a two-run triple to left, and John Schuknecht hit an RBI single as the Mustangs scored three runs in the eighth.
The Mustangs added another in the ninth, on an RBI triple to left center from Jordan Ellis, but that's as close as they would get.
Both Ellis and Jimmy Allen went 2 for 5, while Schuknecht went 2 for 4.
Now, the Mustangs will await a likely at-large bid to the NCAA regionals next weekend, with the regional sites being announced today and first-round pairings being announced Monday.


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The following item was recorded in the Merrimac police log:
Joseph Brandolini, 36, 70 West Broadway, No. 2, Derry, N.H., was arrested Monday at 12:46 a.m. and charged with a previous warrant. Officer Stephen Ringuette made the arrest on River Road.
The following items were recorded in the Newburyport police log:
Jonathan G. Rolfe, 31, 45 Kendall Lane, Salisbury, was issued a summons Friday at 4:19 p.m. on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration. City Marshal Thomas Howard and office Shawn Eaton issued the summons on Low Street.
Danielle M. Hill, 26, 141 Beach Road, Salisbury, was arrested Saturday at 6:17 p.m. and charged with lewd, wanton and lascivious conduct and disorderly conduct. Officers Eaton, Charles Ferlauto and Megan Muldowney made the arrest at Anna Jaques Hospital, Highland Avenue.
The following item was recorded in the Newbury police log:
Jason P. Zolgar, 34, 5 Northern Blvd., Apt. A, Newbury, was issued a summons Thursday at 6:04 p.m. on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating after revocation of registration and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Officers Andrew Bridges and Michael Mailhot issued the summons at Plum Island Center.
The following items were recorded in the Salisbury police log:
Louis O. Grande, 53, 27 Lawrence Lane, Lexington, was issued a summons Sunday at 4:26 p.m. on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle not meeting RMV standards and no seat belt. Officer Richard Dellaria issued the summons on Elm Street.
Leah R. Lacourse, 25, 186 State St., Newburyport, was arrested Sunday at 9:19 p.m. and charged with a previous warrant. Officer Dellaria made the arrest.
The following item was recorded in the Seabrook police log:
Terry M. Deschenes, 22, 31 Irenes Way, Apt. O, Seabrook, was arrested Monday at 12:32 p.m. and charged with loitering. Officer Daniel Hickman and Sgt. David Buccheri made the arrest at Market Basket north, Route 1.
The following item were recorded in the West Newbury police log:
James Munroe, 18, of Boxford was arrested Thursday and charged with possession of a class D substance to distribute. Officer Eric Forni made the arrest on Turkey Hill Road. At the same time, Benjamin Stafford, 18, of Danville, N.H., was issued a summons for minor in possession of alcohol.


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Driver downs drink as cops arrest him
SPRINGDALE James Robinson had one more for the road, police said.
After all, they dont serve hard liquor in jail.
When police caught the 32-year-old Florence man early Monday driving with an open bottle of Smirnoff Vodka, Robinson finished off the final sips as he was being arrested, police said.
That last drink resulted in an additional charge of tampering with evidence. Robinson is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and having an open container of alcohol.
Springdale police were called to Ventura Court after getting a call that Robinson was trying to break into his former wifes home. Robinson had fled in a white Toyota by the time officers arrived, setting in motion a search, police said.
Officers pulled Robinson over down the road, quickly noticing a strong odor of alcohol on his person and bloodshot, glassy eyes, according to the arrest report.
Robinson failed a field sobriety test, police said.
Thats when he guzzled down the remaining vodka, police said.
Driver downs drink as cops arrest him | Cincinnati.com | The Cincinnati Enquirer
I guess he didn't want the vodka to go to waste!
I know of an officer that missed a bottle after he arrested a guy, and caught him drinking from it in the back seat of his squad on the way to jail. For DWI.
And yeah I know, how do you miss a frickin' liquor bottle right? I dunno either.No one has greater love than this, to lay down ones life for ones friends - John 15:13
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On the way in for a test he heard, "pop, gulp gulp gulp gulp", by the time he got the car stopped and out, the guy was on his second beer in the car. lol"Like" us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Offic...93147194083228
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I wouldn't be surprised if in any of the above cases some defense lawyer tries to argue that their client wasn't intoxicated until they polished off the can/bottle so therefore there is resasonable doubt as to whether or not their client was driving while intoxicated. That would probably fly here. Control your arrestee's people, might be a weapon next time.SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM-Ex-Sheriff Martin Howe to Will Kane in "High Noon"
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I heard about this on the local news, it happened close to sweetpea, she lives near there.
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Conservation Corps North Bay's Environmental Stewardship Award, named for its first recipient, Pamela Wright Lloyd, is presented to a person or an organization that has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to environmental stewardship and works towards passing on knowledge, energy and promise to the next generation. This year's awardee is Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy President & CEO Greg Moore.
Greg Moore has served as the top executive of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy since 1985. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the National Park Service and Presidio Trust to preserve and enhance the Golden Gate National Parks. Under Moore's leadership, the Parks Conservancy has become one of the most successful nonprofit organizations supporting any area of the national park system, providing nearly $300 million in support to park projects and programs since the Conservancy's establishment in 1981. During his tenure, the Parks Conservancy has received numerous national awards for excellence in interpretation, conservation, and park improvement efforts.
Early in Moore's career, he served in various planning, management, and interpretation capacities with the National Park Service and other public agencies focusing on conservation, protected areas, and parks. His work has often centered on partnership development among the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Moore holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation of Natural Resources from U.C. Berkeley and completed a Mid-career Fellowship in Environmental Planning at the University of Washington. He currently serves on the Board of the Association of Partners for Public Lands and is a past Board President. He also serves on the Boards of the National Conservation Lands Foundation, National Parks Friends' Alliance, and Healthy Parks Healthy People Global. Moore has served as an advisor to various park projects throughout the country and internationally, most recently assisting the Chinese, Australian, New Zealand, South African, and Italian national park systems in developing broader avenues for public involvement and community-based conservation.
The Environmental Stewardship award will be presented at Conservation Corps North Bay's Bountiful Harvest Gala on Thursday, October 10th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Marin County Mart in Larkspur. Guests will gather to enjoy organic food and wine from the Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden and other local purveyors. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $150 each. www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org.


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The Decatur School Board Tuesday approved hiring five new kindergarten teachers to help schools deal with a larger-than-expected enrollment.
The five new teachers would be certified long-term substitutes at , and elementaries, Superintendent Phyllis Edwards told the board. has already gotten two additional kindergarten teachers.
The move would reduce the ratio of teachers and paraprofessionals to students from 1 to 12 down to 1 to 10, Edwards said.
"Our goal is to increase the adults in that area," Edwards told the board.
Edwards told the board that the system's budget "has come in better than expected," with more than $1.5 million in savings from the previous year.
The system needed to hire for additional sections of Spanish and English as a Second Language at , to convert a part-time Renfroe Middle school counselor to a full-time position and to hire additional administrative staff at the , Edwards said.
Edwards said the new kindergarten teachers would reduce "the load from actual teacher."
She opposed creating new kindergarten classes because "no one wants to start moving students out." Students are familiar with their classmates and teachers, Edwards said, and "it's just not a good practice to move them around."
The board also voted to authorize school employees to apply for $616,314 from the state to convert 's former gymnasium into classrooms. If approved, the state money would be matched with $1.77 million in local funds.
Edwards said Decatur qualified for the state funding as one of the 15 state school systems experiencing "exceptional growth."
Renfroe's old gymnasium area would be converted to six additional classrooms, one drama space, three regular education classrooms and two science labs.
Also at Tuesday's meeting, board members apparently convened into executive session to discuss the job performance of Edwards, but not before lame duck board member John Ahmann asked some questions.
Ahmann, who will not run for re-election, said he was having difficulty understanding the student achievement targets submitted by Edwards and wanted to know how to get them answered before "going into executive session to complete the superintendent's evaluation." Ahmann said he was "trying to understand the MAP data."
He said he would not feel comfortable approving an evaluation in executive session without "more clarity" on the achievement data.
Two School Leadership Team members are , and both attended Monday's meeting.
Peg Bumgardner spoke to the board about her departure as chair of the Renfroe SLT, and said she'd learned a lot from three years on the team.
Garrett Goebel, her opponent, is also a SLT member and worked with Bumgardner to design an Oct. 1 training session for the SLT. Goebel came within 82 votes of winning a School Board seat in 2009.


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Prosciutto and Melon Soup
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Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Everyday Italian
- Total Time:
- 35 min
- Prep:
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- Cook:
- 20 min
- Yield:
- 4 servings
- Level:
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- Prep:
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- Yield:
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- Level:
- Easy
- 10 slices prosciutto slices
- 1 cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks (about 5 cups)
- 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prosciutto slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until firm, golden around the edges, and almost crisp, about 18 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
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With over 30 years of experience as a coach of numerous college All-Americans, Carey Stapleton brings a wealth of knowledge to the Rose-Hulman diving program.
Stapleton enters his 13th year helping with the Rose-Hulman squad and will have a diving squad featuring several newcomers and returnees. He attended Ball State and Indiana University, and is a product of the Hoosier Diving program.
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What is the difference between the different NFS versions?
Currently the NFS version 2 and NFS version 3 protocols are in use with version 4 under consideration for a standard. There are quite a few differences between version 2 and 3 and some of the more notable ones are:
- Version 2 uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol) in most implementations which does not have guaranteed delivery.
- Version 3 uses TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) that is a software layer to guarantee delivery.
- Version 3 supports use of asynchronous writes to improve performance.
- Version 2 supports 64-bit file sizes (vs. 32 for v2) to allow much larger files.
There are many more differences. A good reference is the Network Appliance Web site where an excellent excerpt from a book is available. This document also contains references for much more detailed information so that you can go as detailed as you would like.
For NFS version 4, there are many proposed changes. The following is a summary from a submitted document:
The NFS version 4 protocol is a further revision of the NFS protocol defined already by versions 2 [RFC1094] and 3 [RFC1813]. It retains the essential characteristics of previous versions: design for easy recovery, independent of transport protocols, operating systems and file systems, simplicity and good performance.
The NFS version 4 revision has the following goals:
- Improve access and good performance on the Internet. The protocol is designed to transit firewalls easily, perform well where latency is high and bandwidth is low and scale to very large numbers of clients per server.
- Strong security with negotiation built into the protocol. The protocol builds on the work of the ONCRPC working group in supporting the RPCSEC_GSS protocol. Additionally, the NFS version 4 protocol provides a mechanism to allow clients and servers the ability to negotiate security and require clients and servers to support a minimal set of security schemes.
- Good cross-platform interoperability. The protocol features a file system model that provides a useful, common set of features that does not unduly favor one file system or operating system over another.
- Designed for protocol extensions. The protocol is designed to accept standard extensions that do not compromise backward compatibility.
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Hinsdale Central's girls tennis team won the Lyons Township Sectional title Saturday after its doubles teams finished 1-2 and two singles players placed in the top four.
The Red Devils' 24 points bested second-place Lyons Township's 17 and ensured Hinsdale Central will have a chance to defend its 2011 team state title.
The Red Devils have won five of the last six state team titles.
Seniors Marika Cusick and Caroline Lorenzini beat senior Tiffany Chen and junior Katie Lee, 6-4, 6-3, in an all-Red-Devil doubles final.
According to Hinsdale Central head coach Robin Kramer, it was Cusick and Lorenzini's third straight sectional title, and the doubles pair will go for the first-ever state title three-peat in doubles at this week's state tournament, which begins Thursday at Buffalo Grove High School.
In singles, junior Alex Solovyev and freshman Sophia Haleas qualified for state with second- and fourth-place finishes, respectively.
The Red Devils haven't had an individual state champion since Cece Cahill's back-to-back titles in 1985 and 1986.
With Saturday's title, the Hinsdale Central team completed the season with a 25-1 dual meet record, a West Suburban Silver Conference championship and a sectional championship.
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TUCSON WATER REQUESTS 8.3% REVENUE INCREASE - Increased energy costs and lower consumption are key reasons why Tucson Water is requesting an 8.3% revenue increase for FY14. According to Tucson Water PIO Fernando Molina, per-capita water use is "the lowest we've ever been in modern history." However, reduced water use means reduced revenue. In addition, Tucson Water continues to invest in critical capital projects such as recharge and recovery facilities, main replacement and customer water meter upgrades. As reported by KOLD/KMSB. As reported by KVOA. Read the Mayor & Council memo re: Tucson Water's Financial Plan here.
TOWER AT CITY-OWNED RYAN AIRFIELD MAY CLOSE DUE TO SEQUESTRATION - Federal Aviation Administration officials notified 189 small airports this week, including Ryan Field west of Tucson, that their towers face closure unless they are able to show that keeping them open is in the national interest. Ryan Field is operated by the Tucson Airport Authority, which leases the airport from the City of Tucson. Story in today's Star.
MOSQUITOS TARGETED IN CONTROLLED BURN AT SWEETWATER WETLANDS - Areas of the Sweetwater Wetlands, a densely vegetated area that is part of Tucson Water's reclaimed water system, were burned yesterday as part of an annual mosquito abatement project. "The site includes 17.5 acres of constructed wetlands, 14 acres of recharge basins, and a recurring mosquito problem," according to Tucson Water Hydrologist Bruce Prior. "This will be the rare occasion where we're not trying to put out a fire but rather helping with one," the Tucson Fire Department told followers on its Facebook page. Read the story in the Tucson Sentinel here.
PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE USE OF FRED ENKE GOLF COURSE - A public forum on the future of the Fred Enke Golf Course will be held next Wednesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m., at the Clements Recreation Center at 8155 E. Poinciana Dr. Council Member Shirley Scott, Parks Director Fred Gray and other City staff will be on hand to provide a brief budget overview and history, and hear feedback about possible future uses of the area. Press release from Tucson Parks & Rec.
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Looking at the infographic, it clearly reminds me about the start of "Enterprise Data Warehouse": failures by "Innacurate scope", "Technical Roadblocks" & "Siloed data and no collaboration". It looks so familiar.
Very interesting infographic. Why do they fail? For all of the reasons above and then some... Over 80% of the data being collected today is unstructured and not readily stored in relational database technology burdened by complex extract, transform and load. There's also pre-existing data, sometimes referred to as "dark data" that includes documents which need to be included and made discoverable for a host of reasons - compliance and regulatory issues are one. Log activity and e-mail traffic used to detect cyber threats and mitigate risk through analysis of file transfers is yet another set of data that requires immediate attention.
Social and mobile are clearly channels that need to be addressed as organizations continue to mine data from the open web in support of CRM, product alerts, real time advertising options and more.
To accomplish all of this, organizations need a platform with enterprise hardened technology that can ingest all of these forms of data in real time, without having to write complex schemas. Getting back to the point - What do most projects fail? If companies attempt to do this with technology that is not reliable, not durable and does not leverage the skills of their existing development organization, the project will fail.
We have seen this time and time again. MarkLogic to the rescue. With over 350 customers and 500 big data applications, our Enterprise NoSQL approach mitigates the risk. Why? Our technology stack includes connectors to Hadoop, integration with leading analytics tools using SQL, Java and Rest APIs, JSON support, real time data ingestion, the ability to handle any form of data, alerting, in database analytics functions, high availability, replication, security and a lot more.
When you match this technology with a world-class services organization with proven implementation skills, we can guarantee your next Big Data project will work. We have done it hundreds of times with the largest companies in the world and very, very big data.
This is a great infographic - it shows that whilst everyone is doing it (it being "Big Data" - whatever that is...), talent is rare, technology is hard to find and the projects never end. A far cry from the speed with which companies such as the BBC deployed MarkLogic to serve all data for the sport websites through the Olympics. Now that was big data, delivered by a talented team in a short space of time.
Data is the future of marketing. Numbers dictate and align business strategies with opportunities in the marketplace. They are an invaluable storytelling tool, and the lifeblood of your business.
This infographic explains the importance of using images in trying to make a point. We are visual learners and sharing images via social media can be a great way to reach our customer base.
Good Infographic about Data and Color
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Frank Rose: "When JWT Intelligence announced its "10 Trends for 2014 and Beyond" recently, trend #1 was "immersive experiences." Certainly you can feel this in New York: From Punchdrunk's Sleep No More (now running for nearly three years) to MoMA's Rain Room to Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room, people are willing to pay top dollar or line up for hours to experience something all-encompassing and beyond the ordinary. But why?"
In my view, the term "experience economy" is morphing into the "immersive" economy - and you will see the rise of more "immersive technology" to facilitate. Emergence has become Immersive.
Are you looking to shorten the sales cycle for your business in 2014? Are you looking to take more of a strategic approach to marketing that can be analyzed and measured? Would you be interested in reducing your lead generation costs by 62% in 2014?
Actually, content marketing is nothing new, in fact, John Deere started using content marketing in 1895 when he published a magazine called The Furrow. The goal of the magazine was to seen as a resource for their customers.
The Furrow had educational content and focused on teaching farmers how to be more fruitful business owners. The magazine now has a 1.5 million circulation in 40 countries and 12 different languages.
Well, I could sit here and write my opinions or I could share some numbers (proof) with you. Here you go…
Need proof that inbound marketing works? Take note of these content marketing strategies.
Eight of the biggest companies in technology have united to speak out against the NSA's leaked surveillance programs and demand sweeping reforms. AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have all signed a letter to President Obama and Congress that The Hill reports will run in national print ads on Monday.
"The security of users' data is critical, which is why we've invested so much in encryption and fight for transparency around government requests for information," says Google CEO Larry Page.
I still believe that encryption does not complete the job. The ultimate security is relinquishing control of the encryption key and passing it on directly to the user. Very similar to what mega.co.nz already does. Of course, if you lose your password you lose your data but somewhere along the line the user has to be responsible for his/her own data.
En voila une bonne idée, au moins l'intention... Ceci dit, au vu des millions que cette histoire leur a, et va leur coûter encore, je comprends leurs motivations. Toutefois, je doute que cela suffise, car j'espère bien que PRISM aura donné une meilleure compréhension de ce que peut signifier la "Gouvernance de l'information", à ne pas confondre avec la "Gouvernance de l'IT"... ;)
Big data has been around for decades but has only taken on the form of a buzzword in the last few years. So why are people taking an increased interest in it? One word: money.
"The idea that business is strictly a numbers affair has always struck me as preposterous. For one thing, I've never been particularly good at numbers, but I think I've done a reasonable job with feelings.
This report highlights a number of key trends that will have a significant impact on the user experience and design of future collections and museums.
This is like the 'Horizon Report' for museums.
This is right up my alley. Looking forward to reading about trends and impacts.
I have nothing to add to Robin Good's terrific insights:
Picture these scenarios:
These, according to the 40-page report "Museums in a Digital Age" from Arups, may actually be some of the likely new profiles of prestigious museums 25 years from now.
The report projects that:
"...future museums will see personalised content, new levels of sustainability and a visitor experience extended beyond present expectations of time and space."
Source: http://futureofmuseums.blogspot.it/2013/11/museums-in-future-view-from-across-pond.html
My comment: If you are a curator and are interested in exploring and understanding what the future of large collections and museums may look like and which forces are going to be driving such changes, this is a good report to read.
Insightful. Inspiring 8/10
Original Report: Museums in the Digital Age: http://www.arup.com/Publications/Museums_in_the_Digital_Age.aspx
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With a fresh $225 million in its pocket, Pinterest is gearing up to spend a little of it to build out its platform and the data that powers it. The company..
"As part of our agreement, we'll pay Getty Images a fee for the data they share and will help make sure that their images get proper attribution," Pinterest notes today. "We're just getting started with Getty Images but we're excited about the possibilities of what their data can help us deliver."
Getty says that it will be providing two pieces of technology for this service. The first is its PicScout image recognition technology — which will crawl Pinterest to identify Getty Images on Pinterest. It will then link up those images with Getty's metadata using its Connect API. "We'll get a photo credit for our images on Pinterest's site and a link back. Pinterest users get more context and have more fun," Getty noted today.
The cloud can offer transformation to businesses, but for maximum impact it must be integrated with existing IT
The article implies that IT will continue to play a major role in businesses. When it comes to either a Private or a Hybrid cloud I agree, in fact I am sure that most biusinesses will opt for one of these options. Nonetheless, startups and / or businesses with low security requirements will position themselves to take advantage of the low costs associated with the Public cloud.
"When it comes to cloud computing there are two common pitfalls that businesses tend to fall into: over-estimating its power and under-estimating its potential effect. The former often leaves businesses under-provisioning for their infrastructure, trying to push their entire IT estate into a single platform rather than using cloud computing as part of the larger IT strategy. Meanwhile, many businesses also find themselves under-estimating the potential of the cloud. Merely lifting your IT environment into the cloud may offer some savings (in time or resource), but it's not going to be the IT 'revolution' that many are expecting."
David Amerland of Social Media Today reports, "Google is systematically removing all the tools that traditional search engine optimizers and marketers had at their disposal that allowed them to reverse engineer search and create a set of metrics that...
George Orwell's nightmares have come true. In today's world, the option to disconnect is becoming harder and harder.
The Latin root of the noun curator means "to care." We know the word primarily in connection with museum collections, which may make some folks think of dusty old boring things, or preserving histo...
Content curation is really important. This article explains why it is important for us to comment on why we selected and added any article. For this very reason I have selected it :)
I love the way examining curating from the perspective of other disciplines adds such richness to our definition and understanding of what it is, and what we are trying to accomplish with the act of curating.
When 'Life in a Day'- a crowdsourced documentary film by Ridely Scott, Kevin Macdonald and Youtube, premiered in the Sundance Film Festival 2011, it created a stir among enthusiasts. With the aim of documenting one day, July 24, as lived by people around the world, the film was a great concept that captured peoples' imagination. The film is 94 minutes 53 seconds long and includes scenes selected from 4,500 hours of footage in 80,000 submissions from 192 nations.
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These 'tags' we call metadata and metadata is fast becoming an important feature of the way we find, use and relate digital media on the web. People are now waking up to the use of DAM and the importance of metadata in the future of the web; a world where search engines are intelligent, where similar data is linked via shared metadata, where everybody is a publisher and has a 'cloud' of information which allows them to connect with likeminded people and be viewed within the context of their interests. We are reaching the point where the devices we use to access the web are 'learning' information about us and utilising that information to make our lives easier, and this is where metadata really comes into its own as it allows a simple image, video or document to become an 'asset' to us, rich in information and consequently far more valuable.
Wolfram gave me a glimpse under the hood in an hour-long conversation. And I have to say, what I saw was amazing.
Google wants to understand objects and things and their relationships so it can give answers, not just results. But Wolfram wants to make the world computable, so that our computers can answer questions like "where is the International Space Station right now." That requires a level of machine intelligence that knows what the ISS is, that it's in space, that it is orbiting the Earth, what its speed is, and where in its orbit it is right now.
"School librarians can use curation as a tool to position themselves as information and communication authorities and information professionals."
Estamos evolucionando
Librarians have been doing this for years, but now have many tools to pick from!
LIbrarians are natural curators! It's what we do, so it makes sense that we should take the initiative to promot curation as a valuable skill for both our colleagues and our students.
As mentioned in my column on string entity optimization, the use of structured data allows search engines like Google to understand your page content so it can display better search results, or answers, to user queries.
The enterprise is currently in a 'Big Data Limbo', where leadership has begun, or is preparing to invest in analytics – but lacks clear direction with where and how to implement
The technology is powerful, and like the moniker suggests, "Big Data" is massive, leaving some executives with the impression that for these projects to be successful, IT departments must ready themselves to boil the proverbial ocean.
The case for understanding Big Data.
Massive metadata-gathering efforts by the likes of Google, Yahoo, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Twitter highlight the extraordinary value inherent in creating your own proprietary "gold mine" to extract value from over time.
By now, the presence and reach of the Internet is felt in ways unimaginable twenty-five or ten or even five years ago: in education with "massive open online courses," in publishing with electronic books, in journalism with the migration from print...
It's difficult to admit that you work in a boring industry but it's okay if you do. In fact, if your industry is considered boring by most than it's probably an industry that's ripe for content marketing disruption.
absolutely, although a challenge because afte all our goal is for low bounce rates and in a perfect world, a high percentage of call to action opt-ins. It's where we haveto get personal- the story- and creative!
One of the fascinating things that technology has done for people is create a digital version of practically everything, not least in the airline industry.
This year, as a Library 2.013 pre-conference event, we're holding Connected Librarians Day…
This looks really interesting! Can we listen in afterwards I wonder?
As luck would have it, our students are off that day! (Happy dance)
Kindle books have their use and advantages in many ways
but i believe one will always want to cudle up with a soft book at home.
Will libraries keep on buying printed books for how long?
Reference, children ill. bks, coffee table books or all bks
Edelman's new consumer brand study found that an overwhelming majority (90 percent) of people across eight countries want marketers to more effectively share.Many more interesting research and insights for marketing content marketing and PR pros.
Good insights for marketers and sellers.
A very insigtful presentation that highlights the idea that sharing is caring.
Google made one of the biggest-ever changes in its search engine, as part of a shift away from matching keywords on Web pages to understanding the meaning of search queries.
I went to a Google Apps For Education Summit last weekend. They did not say much about these changes, but interesting ideas were shared among participants.
You may have heard about Google Hummingbird. It's an important innovation with the Google search algorithm that understands the meaning of the search query rather than simply using the keywords - sometimes called Semantic Search. They have also announced that users can now conduct searches on hashtags.
As Social Media and Search become more integrated, Social Search will positively impact the effectiveness of Social Media Marketing
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Eugene Pincham: 'Giant' of Chicago Legal Community Dies
Posted Apr 3, 2008 3:23 PM CDT
By Molly McDonough
Chicago-area legal legend R. Eugene Pincham, who served as a state appellate judge but proved too confrontational for political office, died Thursday after a long illness. He was 82.
Chief Cook County Judge Timothy Evans confirmed the news for the Chicago Tribune, saying, "He was one of the best and brightest trial lawyers that I have ever known. He's a remarkable member of the legal community, a giant, and he will be sorely missed."
Evans reminisced that he would go to Chicago's court building while he was in law school in the '60s so he could watch Pincham try cases.
"He sought to make certain that the trier of fact, judge or jury, got a glimpse of the humanity of the person he was representing," Evans is quoted saying. "They could envision exactly what was happening to another human being. He reminded people that the defendant was to be presumed innocent, and he was very successful with it."
The Tribune notes that Pincham, during his career, was "a champion of black defendants fighting entrenched racism" in the police force and judicial system.
"His closing arguments would pack courtrooms with other lawyers eager to see him at work," the paper reports. Pincham lost bids for president of the Cook County Board, county commissioner and mayor.
In one of his more polarizing comments, the Tribune notes that then-Judge Pincham, in a speech supporting mayoral candidate Harold Washington, said, "Any man south of Madison Street who casts a vote in the Feb. 24 election who doesn't cast a vote for Harold Washington ought to be hung." He later reportedly said he meant that "every black Chicagoan ought to vote in the election. Anybody who doesn't vote ought to be hung."
The comment landed him in hot water with the state judicial commission in a drawn-out proceeding that was eventually dismissed.
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