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'Amazing Spider-Man 2′: Dane DeHaan Is Harry Osborn; Foxx Confirmed as Electro
Dane DeHaan (Chronicle) is set to play Harry Osborn in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′; meanwhile, Jamie Foxx has been confirmed as the villain Electro.
by Sandy Schaefer | 2 years ago140 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man 2′: More Actors Testing for Harry Osborn Role
Four more actors are testing for the role of Harry Osborn in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, in addition to the previously-reported candidates. Check out the shortlist.
by Sandy Schaefer | 2 years ago38 Comments
'The Wolverine' Official Synopsis; 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Harry Osborn Actor Shortlist
Learn more about the storyline of 'The Wolverine' from an official synopsis, and check out the actors who might play Harry Osborn in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′.
by Kofi Outlaw | 2 years ago37 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man 2′: Stan Lee Wants a Bigger Cameo
Fresh from his cameo in 'The Amazing Spider-man,' Stan Lee is hoping to land a larger role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2.'
by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 2 years ago59 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man 2′: Jamie Foxx in Talks for Electro
'Amazing Spider-Man 2′ may cast actor Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained) as the villain Electro.
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NYCC 2012: Limited Edition 'Avengers' & 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Collectibles
Marvel is showing some fan appreciation at New York Comic Con 2012 by commissioning a set of exclusive, event-only products.
by Scott Stoute | 2 years ago8 Comments
Marc Webb Is Directing 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′; Emma Stone In Talks
Columbia Pictures has confirmed that Marc Webb is directing 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, following rumors that he might not. Meanwhile, Emma Stone is in talks to reunite with Andrew Garfield in the sequel.
by Sandy Schaefer | 2 years ago67 Comments
Charlie Sheen Almost Played 'Spider-Man'
Charlie Sheen reveals that, long before Tobey Maguire, he once campaigned for the role of Marvel's most famous superhero, 'Spider-Man.'
by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 3 years ago30 Comments
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: August 12, 2012
Here's our box office report for the weekend of August 10, 2012 – featuring the performance of new releases 'The Bourne Legacy' and 'The Campaign' as well as the rest of the top ten.
by Niall Browne | 3 years ago44 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man 2′: Should J.K. Simmons Return as J. Jonah Jameson?
Actor J.K. Simmons says he's game to return as newspaper head J. Jonah Jameson in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2.' Do you want to see him back in the role?
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago84 Comments
Marc Webb Still in the Running to Direct 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′?
Fox is considering a deal where the studio allows Marc Webb to direct 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, in exchange for a two-movie commitment from the filmmaker.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago49 Comments
'Dark Knight Rises', 'Avengers', 'Amazing Spider-Man' – Which Superhero Movie Was the Best?
With 'The Avengers,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' and 'The Dark Knight Rises,' all in theaters, it's time to decide who won the superhero movie showdown of summer 2012.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago331 Comments
Marc Webb May Not Return to Direct 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′
'Amazing Spider-Man' director Marc Webb may have to pass on the sequel, due to a commitment to 20th Century Fox.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago98 Comments
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: July 8, 2012
Here's our box office report for the weekend of July 6, 2012 – featuring the performance of new releases 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Savages' as well as returning films like 'Ted' and 'Magic Mike'.
by Niall Browne | 3 years ago27 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Character Concept Art; Rhys Ifans Talks Playing a CGI Lizard Man
Take a look at some early character designs for 'The Amazing Spider-Man', and see what Rhys Ifans had to say about playing Curt Connors/The Lizard.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago81 Comments
Marc Webb Discusses 'Amazing Spider-Man' Mid-Credits Scene & Mystery Villain
We discussed the 'Amazing Spider-Man' mystery villain with director Marc Webb. See his explanation of that mid-credits scene, and its implications for the sequel films.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago346 Comments
'The Amazing Spider-Man' Spoilers Discussion
Want to talk about 'Amazing Spider-Man' without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place!
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago293 Comments
'The Amazing Spider-Man' Review
As a film seeking to justify its own new beginning, Amazing Spider-Man ends up being a solid relaunch, rather than a good or (wait for it) amazing one.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago252 Comments
Amazing Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) Saves Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire)
Still having trouble letting go of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man? So is Andrew Garfield. Check out the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' as he saves Sam Raimi's hero in our latest video mash-up.
by Chris Molinaro | 3 years ago16 Comments
Watch 'Amazing Spider-Man' Online (In 25 Minutes)
One fan with time on his hands has gone and cut together the previously revealed 'Amazing Spider-Man' footage into one twenty minute-long version of the film that you can watch online.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago38 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Free Screenings; Cast Invading NYC for Spider-Man Week Events
Sony is promoting 'The Amazing Spider-Man' big time: free screenings will be held in select U.S. cities, while New York will host the many events planned for 'Spider-Man Week' .
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago8 Comments
First 'Amazing Spider-Man' Reviews; New Clips, TV Spots & Featurettes
First reviews of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' are out; we have new a new extended TV spot, and clips to share; and watch a video interview with Emma Stone about her character, Gwen Stacy.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago69 Comments
5 Reasons Why I'm Excited For 'Amazing Spider-Man'
One Screen Ranter explains why he's excited for this summer's superhero movie underdog, 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago135 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Producers Talk 'Venom' Movie & Spider-Man Joining 'The Avengers'
'Spider-Man' series producer Avi Arad and Matthew Tolmach discuss their plans for the 'Venom' movie, its connection to 'The Amazing Spider-Man', and the idea of Peter Parker appearing in an 'Avengers' sequel.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago123 Comments
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' Stunts Featurette & 'Lizard Talk' Clip
Learn more about the stunt work on 'Amazing Spider-Man' by watching the latest featurette for the film, then check out a new clip featuring Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) and Captain Stacy (Denis Leary).
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago7 Comments
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' Clip is All About the Web-Slinging [Updated]
A new clip from 'The Amazing Spider-Man' shows a web-slinging sequence glimpsed in early set photos. Is director Marc Webb's use of real stuntman an improvement over the CGI Spider-Man of past films?
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago44 Comments
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' & 'Expendables 2′ Extended TV Spots
Spidey flies high, while people like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris wield big guns, in the new extended TV promos for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Expendables 2′.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago20 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Australian Trailer: Same Action, More Humor
The Australian trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' features much of the same web-slinging action as its U.S. counterparts, but provides a better taste of the film's humor.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago33 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Extended Preview Spins an Action-Packed Web
A new extended preview of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' shows off the film's humor, in-depth story, and Spider-Man-style action.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago143 Comments
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' Viral Video: The Tragedy of Dr. Curt Connors [Updated]
Sony's viral campaign for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' continues with a new featurette about how Dr. Curt Connors (Rhy Ifans) goes from being a mild-mannered scientist to a half-human/half-reptilian monstrosity.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago20 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Trailer 3 Image Gallery: Spidey-Style Action & The Lizard
Now that you've had a look at the third trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man', have a look at over 30 new still images that feature everything from the new costume and web-slinging, to new villain The Lizard.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago25 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Trailer #3 Teases A Stylish, Dark, 'Untold Story'
Peter Parker fights crime, evades the police & uncovers the sinister truth about his parents' disappearance – all while dealing with the struggles of teenage life, in the third 'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago149 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Images & Wallpaper Tease a Darker Origin Story
Two new official frames and a wallpaper from 'The Amazing Spider-Man' – featuring a battered, arrested and brooding Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) – stick firmly to the 'darker and grittier' angle of the film's marketing.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago22 Comments
Before They Were Movies: Early Attempts to Bring Superheroes to Life Onscreen
People know about big-budget superhero films Hollywood has churned out in recent years, but they may not be familiar with earlier attempts to put heroes on the screen – some successful, others not so much.
by Paul Young | 3 years ago519 Comments
Summer Movie Images & Posters: 'G.I. Joe 2′, 'Expendables 2′, 'MIB3′, 'Spider-Man' & 'Snow White'
In this Summer movie image gallery, we have an 'Amazing Spider-Man', an edgier 'Snow White', action movie badasses together onscreen in 'G.I. Joe 2′ and 'The Expendables 2′ and more.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago8 Comments
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' Viral Images & Video: How to Build a Web-Shooter
'The Amazing Spider-Man' viral campaign is back in full swing, and the deciphered clues have revealed new images, videos and detailed designs of Spider-Man's new mechanical web-shooters.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago12 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Scene Written by 'Bridesmaids' Director
Paul Feig, the director of 'Bridesmaids', lent a helping hand with a key scene of 'Amazing Spider-Man' at the behest of director Marc Webb.
by Andrew Contrada | 3 years ago6 Comments
Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci Rewriting 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′
Writing duo Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek, Fringe, Transformers) are re-working the script for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, which is already in development.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago31 Comments
Final 'Amazing Spider-Man' Posters Embrace a Darker Tone
Comparing the final one-sheets of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' to its predecessors and the Sam Raimi trilogy, it's clear the direction Sony and director Marc Webb desire to take the film.
by Rob Keyes | 3 years ago40 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Japanese Trailer: Peter Parker Explores His Past
Peter Parker's (Andrew Garfield) quest to learn about his past endangers his future in the new Japanese-subtitled trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago33 Comments
Interview: Marc Webb Talks 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' The Lizard & 'The Untold Story'
'The Amazing Spider-Man' director Marc Webb sits down with us to talk about the design and mythology of the Lizard as well as how he crafted the 'untold' story of Peter Parker.
by Roth Cornet | 3 years ago21 Comments
'Ultimate Spider-Man' Trailer: Fun-Looking Spider-Man Cartoon
Marvel has released the first full-length trailer for the animated series 'Ultimate Spider-Man,' featuring Nick Fury, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, and more.
by Ben Moore | 3 years ago42 Comments
'Ultimate Spider-Man' Clip Reveals Nick Fury
Spider-Man is back on television in the upcoming 'Ultimate Spider-Man' – and he's teaming up with some of the Marvel Universe's 'Mightiest Heroes' on Disney XD.
by Scott Stoute | 3 years ago41 Comments
'Chronicle' Director in Negotiations for 'Venom' Movie
Word is that Sony is negotiating with 'Chronicle' director Josh Trank to helm the long-stalled 'Venom' spin-off film. But how would 'Venom' fit into the continuity of the 'Amazing Spider-Man' reboot?
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago59 Comments
'Avengers' vs. 'Amazing Spider-Man': Marvel Movie Trailer Showdown [Updated]
With new trailers for 'The Avengers' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man' now online, the question is: Which Marvel superhero movie looks better? You decide!
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago215 Comments
Why are the 'Spider-Man' Movies 'Starting Over'?
If you saw the trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and wondered why Sony is essentially 'starting the Spider-Man movies over again,' we explain what's going on – and how to explain it to your friends.
by Kofi Outlaw | 3 years ago258 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' Clip: Peter Parker vs. Doorman
Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) encounters an 'intimidating' doorman on his way to see Gwen Stacy in the humorous first clip released from 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago33 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' International Trailer: Dark, Epic & Subtitled
Sony Pictures International has unveiled a globe-trotting trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' that includes subtitles, along with some new tidbits of footage.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago51 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man': Lizard Costume & Action Figure Images
Official Halloween costumes and the Hasbro action figure line for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' offer the most complete look at the film's version of The Lizard.
by Sandy Schaefer | 3 years ago68 Comments
'Amazing Spider-Man' 3D Trailer & Preview Footage Discussion
We discuss how the new 'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer looks in 3D, some of the extended preview footage we've seen, and what the cast and director had to say about this new take on the Spider-Man origin story.
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Many IT employees who shut down their computers on Sept. 30 haven't returned to power up. (Stock image)
Even though most agency shutdown contingency plans aren't specific about which employees will be furloughed, it's clear that the government shutdown is powering off many IT jobs.
Veterans Affairs is reporting that of its 14,000 furloughed employees (4 percent of its total workforce), 3,200 are IT employees, 40 percent of its IT staff. At Housing and Urban Development, the CIO is allowed to "maintain a minimum staff to maintain liaison with the contractors and headquarters and field personnel," according to its contingency plan.
At the Interior Department, "a small number of operational staff would be on duty or on call to coordinate or supervise firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency response and similar activities, to maintain communications and provide budget, financial, information technology, human resources, and contracting support."
Even though the Department of Energy was fully operational as of Thursday – it had not yet put its contingency plan into action -- that plan includes just seven excepted employees under the CIO, who would provide "support to portions of DOE that perform functions related to the safety of human life or the protection of property as well as protect property."
NASA has been the hardest hit agency in terms of overall employment, with 97 percent of its workers furloughed. HUD is close behind with 96 percent.
The Defense Department has deemed 86 percent of its workers as essential and therefore excepted from furlough, and is seeking to bring more back.
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On a national call at Veterans Affairs this morning several mid-level managers shared their decision to ask staff to volunteer to stay without pay. Argument ensued but in the end we agreed each person needs to do what they think is right. Some managers believe we should follow our leaders and take their instructions directly and at face value. Some managers believe our leadership is not well informed (I'm in this camp) and that the risk to patient safety has been underestimated. Although most technical staff are being allowed to stay there is a lot of pressure to force a reduction. My group has been organizing alternative coverage for our services: some staff will be available for call back as needed, others will be taking on greater responsibility, others working without pay.
I wish our OI&T leadership was strong enough to take a stand to the effect: "If OI&T is being forced to shut down then VHA needs to shut down too." That VHA and OI&T are on separate appropriations is something that needs to be fixed in Congress; but do they know this is a problem?! VA OI&T's current leader, Stef Warren (Acting Assistant Secretary for OI&T), recently attended a meeting with VHA leadership wearing sandals and a suit. That kind of "cockiness" isn't going to get the attention of Congress but a strong statement might.
I read your article and asked myself: would I have surgery at the VA during a furlough? Answer: Yes. I'd talk to my doctor about it but otherwise wouldn't worry. The surgeons I've worked with at the VA are incredible. If there was a risk they wouldn't operate.
I might worry about an extended inpatient stay though. There are lots of checks on inpatient medications in the VA. Inpatients wrist bands are scanned before meds are given. The pharmacists, doctors, and nurses all look for drug/drug interactions and drug allergies and we have software that helps. Will that software be working? Will staff be communicating with each other? I trust the VA under normal conditions but during furlough...? I'm not confident, there are too many interacting components for the system to work well with some of the pieces missing.
Health care today is complicated. VA has hundreds of thousands of patients and there are many teams of many doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and staff all working together to take care of them. Whether Congress, our VA leadership, or "anybody" likes it or not, computers (medical records, etc) are the "glue" that holds those teams together. If 40% of IT staff are gone are the lab techs and pharmacists going to be able to get to the data they need when looking for medication errors? Post discharge will that nurse remember to call and check on you? She was likely a wonderful sweetheart but she had 20 other patients and there were 5 other nurses. Please forgive her if she forgets, the reminder to call you was supposed to come from the computer.
The good news is the VA staff needed a break anyway. with the SES management we suffer, any form of a break is welcome from the tyranny of Acting CIO and the really incompetent staff he's surrounded himself with. Let's hope they're all gone when this is over.
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Silestone's Lagoon white marble look alike - anyone use it?
Has anyone used Silestone's Lagoon for their counter? If so, I would love to see photos. It looks the most like white marble I've seen but I had a small sample. What's also great about it is that it's so lightly patterned you can use it with a carrara backsplash without it being too much and the background color of it is just about the same color as the marble. A lot more practical than marble on the counters.
Lagoon is such a stange name for it though as that color is associated with something blue green or green I would think.
I used lagoon and I love how natural it looks. I am quite surprised at how few pics there are online. But I have no regrets and I am a carerra marble fan but knew I didn't want the maintenance. It just wasn't practical. And I looked at a lot of slabs in person including Torquay, and Lyra. But I think it looks better next to a backsplash that is not marble. That way it looks more like a real stone.
I am getting Lagoon for my hall bathroom remodel...it's ordered and done, so no turning back. I promise to post pictures as soon as it's installed...hopefully next thursday or Friday...early January at the latest.
It's paired with a furniture style, cherry, distressed vanity. Beadboard walls...
I can't wait until it's done...then on to the kitchen!
I don't think it was Silestone, but the Caesarstone look-alike that I saw, but Christopher Peacock used it for his showroom in San Francisco, and it actually looks really really nice. I was surprised. I wonder if he was paid by them to install it? :) It certainly is a good marketing tool because while I was there, a few of the other people walking through the showroom remarked that they thought it looked really good for not being marble.
Thank you for posting the photos. I was planning on using Silestone Lyra for an upcoming bathroom/laundry room remodel but now really like the look of Lagoon.


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Want Old Fashion Scallions, Multiplying onions
I had these for years, and somehow, one year, they were gone, but I really want them back. Saw some seeds in the Shumway book, but the seeds were only $1.85 and the shipping was $6.
So looking for some from someone's garden, so I can bypass the seed stage.
Have elephant garlic, shallots, and some Sweet Heritage White onions, they make a small 3-bulb onion like the shallots. Also have garlic chives and leeks.
I have a really nice scallion / bunching onion that has perennialized in my WI garden, and would be happy to send you some, in about 4 months, when things thaw and come back to life!! If you are interested in seed for same, send a SASE small padded mailer and I can send them to you.
I have grown that very onion for several years. In fact, last year I had such a good harvest that I was able to send stock to several people from this forum. I have never been overly impressed with it, but it is a curiosity, and something people seem to be interested in.
I plant the bulbs in the fall for a midsummer harvest, I have not left them in the ground as I would expect they would degrade and go "grassy" like garlic left in the ground will.
The onion that I was referring to is a scallion or bunching type that has formed quite a nice patch where I can pull as many as I need. They also bloom and produce viable seed. This is a variety that I planted from seed a number of years ago, and no longer have record or recollection of the name.


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The Great Lakes Region could be a potential model for a future worldwide initiative in environmental peacemaking, according to Patricia Kameri-Mbote. more
ECSP Report 9: Reviews (Part 1)Jul 07, 2011
Experts review new publications (Part 1). more
Issue 21: Population, Health, and Environment in EthiopiaJul 07, 2011
Severely eroded and deforested, Ethiopia's land is increasingly turning to desert, due to the country's high population growth, unsustainable land use, and lack of land ownership. Featuring footage from Sean Peoples' trip to Ethiopia last year, this video looks at the efforts of two projects to address the country's complex challenges with integrated solutions. more
ECSP Report 7: Special ReportsJul 07, 2011
Two special reports: The Linkages Between Population and Water: Forthcoming Articles from ECSP, and Environmental Mission Recommendations for the U.S. Intelligence Community. more
Issue 14: The Missing Links: Poverty, Population, and the Environment in EthiopiaJul 07, 2011
Ethiopia faces the dual challenges of environmental degradation and rapid population growth, but a new integrated approach to development could help improve the lives of millions, says Mogues Worku, executive director of The Environment and Development Society of Ethiopia. more
Navigating Peace Initiative: Water Conflict and CooperationJul 07, 2011
The Navigating Peace Initiative's Water Conflict and Cooperation Working Group present four policy briefs to identify the current and emerging trends in water conflict and cooperation. more
Conflict and Cooperation: Making the Case for Environmental Pathways to Peacebuilding in the Great Lakes RegionJul 07, 2011
This brief examines the possibility of using environmental management as a pathway to peace in the Great Lakes Region. more
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God has planted us in rich prairie soil to nourish the faith, reach out with the good news of Christ, and to serve our neighbors.
Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
- Matthew 9:12-13
Wednesday Lenten Services:
5.30 pm: Peace, Ruthton
6.00 pm: Bethany, Arco
7.00 pm: Grace, Lake Benton
7.00 pm: St. Paul, Minneota
7.30 pm: Bethany-Elim, Ivanhoe
Lent 2015: Dusting off the Catechism
In anticipation of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation we will begin to explore our Lutheran heritage with a review of the Small Catechism. We are participating in a pulpit exchange with Hope in Minneota and their interim Bruce Drackley who will be sharing Holy Baptism. Vicar Janna Bader will be getting us deeper into the Apostles' Creed. Pastor Julie Anderson will open up for us the Lord's Prayer. Pastor Stephen Rasmusson will give us the fundamentals of the Ten Commandments. They will all share the Lord's Supper with us the last week. Our TFA and the Confirmation students at Hope will be creating litanies for our worship experience. So dust off your catechisms and Bibles and come for a time of learning and experiencing as youth and elders from one of our foundational documents. Learn what is real for Lutherans.
Easter 2015:
Easter Prayer Vigil Sign Up - April 2 to 4
Maundy Thursday Service at Bethany-Elim - April 2 - 7:00pm
Minneota Manor Worship Service - 2:30pm
Good Friday Blended Service at Bethany - 3:00pm
Good Friday Service at Peace - 7:00pm
Saturday Cross Walk Service at Grace - 10:00am
Easter Sunrise Service at Diamond Lake - 6:30am
Easter Services:
- Bethany - 10:30am
- Bethany-Elim - 8:30am
- Grace - 10:30am
- Peace - 8:30am
- St. Paul - 8:30am
Lenten Baby Shower
Baskets will be at all congregations beginning in Lent until May 1 for you to put in your baby items. The baskets will be split between the four counties our congregational members reside in going to the Human Services agencies. Items such as clothing, diapers, toys and toiletries are welcome. It is probably best to avoid food and medicine items due to expiration dates.
Winds News and Notes
Sr. High Gathering Service Project: We are looking for donated items of the following: Adult Bath towels (dark colored), toothbrushes (in original packaging), combs, toothpaste, bars of soap (in original packaging), and nail clippers. Please drop off at the WOTP office at BE or your church.
Winds of The Prairie Board Meeting - Tuesday April 14, 7:00pm at Bethany-Elim
DC Trip Pre-Registration Form
Online Registration for Winds eXtreme Youth Service and Advocacy Trip to Washington DC.
July 2-12, 2015. More Information
2015 Bishop Election
The current term of our bishop, Jon V. Anderson, will end August 31, 2015. Election of a bishop to a six-year term by the Synod Assembly will take place at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, June 12-14, 2015. The term will begin September 1, 2015.
In accordance with S9.04.01 of the Synod Constitution, is to solicit recommendations of nominees for the office of bishop of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. A candidate for bishop must be an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. According to the Synod Constitution, the standing bishop is eligible for reelection. The names of all candidates recommended will be distributed prior to the Conference Assemblies, which will be held February 8, at 2 p.m., (Weather date is February 22, at 2 p.m.) at which time five candidates will be nominated from each conference. The five candidates nominated by the most conferences will be the nominees at the Synod Assembly and will appear at forums throughout the Synod.
Shetek Lutheran Ministries Events
2015 Spring Clean-up day
May 2nd 2015— 9:00 – 5:00p.m.
- Pre-marriage retreat – March 28th 2015
- Confirmation Retreat – April 17 & 18
- Waiting for wings – April 19th
- Spring clean-up day – May 2nd
- Pre-marriage Retreat – May 2nd
- Discovery Day – May 16th 10-4pm
- 1st week of Camp – June 7-12th
- Peder Eide Concert – June 13th 5pm
- Summer Service – June 20th 5:30pm
- Golf Tournament – June 22nd
- Quilt Auction preview – June 26th
- Quilt Auction – June 27th
More Shetek information in the WOTP April Newsletter.
Questions? Call (507) 763-3567 or check out the website at www.shetek.org.
2015 Bethany-Elim Auction is Coming
Just an early reminder that the church auction is coming up this September. Start thinking NOW of some items and services you would like to donate. Time and date will be announced later. Keep watching the bulletin and newsletter for details.
-Sherry Rost
Help Needed
VBS 2015 Coordinator Needed for St. Paul. Vacation Bible School planning is beginning and we are in need of a coordinator to make sure we can continue to offer VBS to our youth this year. For more information, please contact Tina Myhre at 507-872-6803 or email@example.com
-Tina Myhre
Sabbath Days
Mondays are the usual Sabbath Days for Pastor Steve and Vicar Janna. Friday is Pastor Julie's Sabbath. In the event of needs or emergencies on those days, please call whomever is working instead of the person on Sabbath. If you do call them, don't be surprised if they don't answer their phone or emails until the next day; they need a day to recharge their batteries.
School and Public Events
With 5 different communities, 5 different school districts, and a variety of events the pastoral staff appreciates when we are informed of events that involve our members. It is best if we have a week's notice so we can work events into our schedules. Giving us something written like a note or email is best do we have a reference.
If you would like the pastor to call on you when you are expecting a hospitalization, please let us know. With the number of hospitals that our congregations cover it is always handy to know which hospital a person is at and what name they are under, as well as the dates he/she expects to be there. Federal regulations are such that people can't just call and ask who might be there; we need to know names, especially if we know you by a nickname and you are listed under your legal name.
When calling the Winds of the Prairie Ministry Office please use either the 507-694-1238 or 1-866-944-9687 (WOTP). Outside of office hours the number is usually forwarded to the pastor on call.


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Recently, we told you the story of Callie. Abandoned in a frozen van, Callie was left for dead until the ASPCA and NYPD rescued her. While we were thrilled to report that Callie's story had a happy ending (she was adopted by the same police officer who found her), it got us thinking about animal abandonment. Though not discussed as often as other, more overt forms of animal cruelty, abandonment is a serious issue. To help understand what abandonment is, how it's dealt with, and what you can do to help, we've answered some of the most Frequently Asked Questions.
What Is Animal Abandonment?
Abandonment laws differ by state, but generally speaking, abandonment happens when an owner or temporary caretaker of an animal leaves that animal in a public or private place (inside or outside) without intending to return for it and without making provision for its continued care.
How Many Animals Are Abandoned Each Year?
Because there is no national reporting requirement for animal abuse, there is no way to track the number of abandoned animals each year. However, we do know 6-8 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide every year. This number includes animals abandoned on the street (found animals) and animals seized after private abandonment in homes or apartments.
Is Animal Abandonment A Crime?
Most states have laws making abandonment of an animal unlawful. It is sometimes a component of cruelty laws, though some states like New York treat it as a separate offense. In New York, it is a Class A misdemeanor.
What Are the Consequences for Animal Abandonment?
Consequences vary nationwide. In New York, it is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1000. Visit our complete list of animal abandonment laws by state. If an abandoned animal is found to be sick, injured or dead, cruelty charges may also be appropriate. In these circumstances, forensic veterinary work may be helpful.
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Due to the nature of the crime, it is often difficult to identify and locate the owner or caretaker who has abandoned the animal. ID tags and microchips can sometimes help identify the responsibility party. Unfortunately, there are many instances where owners cannot readily be found and charged for abandonment.
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Abandoning an animal on the street or in a locked car, closet, apartment or basement seems especially cruel. But don't be fooled -- many shelters do not "euthanize" humanely. Lots of them still gas and heart stick. And larger municipal shelter systems, like NYC Animal Care and Control, do not administer a sedative (to save money) before the final lethal injection, so the animal suffers, awake and alert, while fighting a massive heart attack -- it is not peaceful and it in no way resembles being "put to sleep." These helpless creatures experience unbelievable fear, pain and suffering before they're killed, often within a few days or less of entering the shelter. The takeaway is that most responsible pet guardians would never abandon their pet or take it to a high-kill shelter. It's the irresponsible, uncaring and exploitative among us who abandon their animals without a thought -- whether on the street or at the high-kill shelter.
You couldn't have said it better. Everyone is in uproar over the Sochi Olympic games and what has happened to those poor animals, but we in the U.S. are no different. We pay people to drive around and pick up animals and then destroy the majority through horrible means. People, please open your eyes to what is going on around you. The world is an ugly place and it is our job (people with compassion for others) to step up and fix what the darker side has created.
So what about the states who are suppose to be no longer using gas chambers are they still doing it or no and is there not a way to stop this. if we are trying to help animals from people hurting them on the outside then how can we help them when they are taken to shelters and being done this way? I am in Tn. I thought I had seen somewhere that they do not do gas chambers here anymore. I hear the gas chamber is extremely bad and sounds like the other way is to and its not fair for these babies to be done like this they do nothing wrong
But don't forget the shelters that still kill by Gas Chambers! NO abandonment! If you must, please RE-Home through rescues or reliable advertising. Please don't use Craig's List or an ad "free to a good home" for giving away a pet
Maybe you could foster an animal since you could get food and care for free. Just a thought!
Tracy, i hear you loud & clear. I have 3 cats & 1 dog at the moment, lost my elder dog & cat in Oct, Nov 2012. Wish i could adopt another dog but sadly, like you, can't afford it. As it is, my mom helps me out (i'm on disability & the cats i have actually came as strays to my mom's house so she helps out with their costs.) Losing my old dog just killed me inside, & even tho i have another dog, who is the most affectionate i've ever had, my heart is far from healed. Like you i sign a lot of petitions. I am so sickened by what goes on to animals, right now, one of my main focuses is the pitbull mentality man has. Believe me, i would lay down my life for any animal. Hope you can adopt one day soon, i can't imagine how empty it must feel since you grew up with animals.
Absolutely this should be treated as the CRIME it is and require CONSEQUENCES!!! If someone abandoned a child, they would be charged!
Tracey, having compassion and sharing it with others is helping the animals. Signing petitions is helping the animals. I give $ and have 17 animals, 14 of them adopted, and the best thing that I can do is convince someone that thinks a dog is just a dog, or cat is just a cat, etc. a new way of thinking. I have no doubt that one day you will be in the position to rescue.


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Sneak peek: Andy Murray's adidas spring 2013 apparel
If you tuned in to watch Andy Murray kick off his bid to win the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, you might have noticed that's he not wearing the same apparel as he was at the recent Master Series event in Paris. He's giving us a sneak peek at the spring 2013 adidas adipower barricade line. We'll get to see the rest of the spring 2013 adidas line for men and women when it releases in late December.
In his first match against Tomas Berdych, Murray sported the Semi Fitted barricade Crew. There are two versions of the barricade crew for spring. The Semi Fitted version is what we'll see Murray wear, and as its name suggests, Murray's top will have a slimmer fit than the standard barricade crew. To further set apart the Semi Fitted Crew, Murray's top sports a bolder graphic on the shoulders. If you're a fan of adidas' usual fit, check out the barricade Crew, which will have the same technologies but a different fit and tonal graphic on the shoulders.
Though Murray wore the white based top, there will also be a dark grey version as well with the same yellow accents. The adipower barricade group will be based on a white/Dark Onix (grey)/Vivid Yellow color story for spring 2013.
On the bottom, Murray's choice of shorts gets a bit of a makeover. Though the fabric remains the traditional woven polyester, the length is now longer. Rather than an 8″ inseam, the short moves to a 9.5″ inseam and will simply be called the barricade 9.5″ Short. It will be available in Dark Onix and white.
Murray is also wearing a new color of the adidas barricade 7.0 on his feet in a black/Vivid Yellow color.
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Murdoch University researchers have found that Western Australia's iconic black cockatoos have been drawn to a new food source – rehabilitated mining pits.
Murdoch University researchers have found that Western Australia's iconic black cockatoos have been drawn to a new food source – rehabilitated mining pits.
A new Murdoch University-led study has highlighted the relationship between the loss of Australian digging mammals and ecosystem decline.
The holy grail of creating advertising synergy across different devices has been turned on its head with new research from the Interactive Television Research Institute at Murdoch University.
(Phys.org) —Researchers have completed the most extensive study of the Hawai'i Island spinner dolphin population to date, with the data to be used to inform the local management agency.
Researchers from Murdoch University, led by Professor Neil Loneragan and Dr James Tweedley, have joined the latest effort to boost prawn populations in the Swan-Canning estuary.
New research from Murdoch University scientists has revealed that around 500 dolphins have been caught in the Pilbara trawl fishery in the past decade.
A new way of measuring the stress levels of sheep during road transport, was discussed at the Australian Veterinary Association's Annual Conference this week.
Native species interfering with ground distributed baits used to control red foxes in south west Western Australia may mean the baits are not available to the target species, a Murdoch University study has ...
A small Australian marsupial called the woylie or brush-tailed bettong is once again critically endangered as a result of predators, principally cats, according to a Murdoch Professor.
Two new studies have shed light on the health of Busselton's waterways.
Research scientists from Murdoch University are tackling the dangerous problem of aircraft 'bird strikes' with a new, leading-edge DNA-based technique.
(Phys.org) —A new study has shed light on the diets and feeding habits of Ningaloo's stingrays, information which has never been documented before.


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Teva Pharmaceutical and Labrys Biologics, a privately-held development stage biotechnology company focused on treatments for chronic migraine and episodic migraine, on Tuesday announced that Teva has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Labrys in a deal for $200 million in upfront payment in cash at closing as well as up to $625 million in contingent payments upon achievement of certain pre-launch milestones.
Mylan announced on Monday that it has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Pfizer relating to Mylan's abbreviated new drug application filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for celecoxib capsules in 50-mg, 100-mg, 200-mg and 400-mg strengths.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced on Friday that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia has denied a motion filed by Mylan and issued an opinion and order affirming a decision by the FDA under which Teva should receive sole 180-day "first-to-file" exclusivity for generic Celebrex (celecoxib) 100-, 200- and 400-mg capsules.
Depomed on Wednesday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing a new drug application from Mallinckrodt for MNK-155.
Mylan on Thursday announced that it has launched atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets, 62.5 mg/25 mg and 250 mg/100 mg, the generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Malarone tablets.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced it required Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of the sleep drug Lunesta (eszopiclone), to change the drug label and lower the current recommended starting dose.
Pfizer announced plans to submit a new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration for palbociclib, which is used for the first-line systemic treatment of post-menopausal women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Actavis on Monday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International to settle all outstanding patent litigation related to Actavis' generic version of Acanya (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 1.2%/2.5%.
Bayer HealthCare on Tuesday announced that the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Orphan Products Development has granted orphan drug designation for Bayer's investigational Ciprofloxacin Dry Powder for Inhalation (Ciprofloxacin DPI) for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab A/S announced last week that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental biologic license application for the use of Arzerra (ofatumumab) in combination with chlorambucil for the treatment of previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia for whom fludarabine-based therapy is considered inappropriate.
MannKind Corp. on Tuesday announced that the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration voted 13-to-1 to recommend that Afrezza (insulin human [rDNA origin]) inhalation powder be granted marketing approval by the FDA to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 1 diabetes and voted 14-to-0 to recommend that Afrezza be granted marketing approval by the FDA to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Actavis and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved the new drug application for Metronidazole 1.3% vaginal gel. The antibiotic is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, an infection caused by an imbalance in the normal bacteria of vagina.
The Food and Drug Administration last week approved Amneal Pharmaceuticals' abbreviated new drug application for atovaquone oral suspension USP, 750-mg/5-mL.
Celgene on Friday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Otezla (apremilast), the company's oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
Mallinckrodt Plc last week announced that the Food and Drug Administration approved Xartemis XR (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen) Extended-Release Tablets (CII), for the management of acute pain severe enough that it requires opioid treatment.
Legislation introduced to unclog the backlog of sunscreen ingredients and streamline the review process for faster public access has garnered the accolades of the Public Access to SunScreen Coalition.
Upsher-Smith has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Qudexy XR (topiramate) extended-release capsules, a once-daily, broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug specifically engineered to deliver a smooth pharmacokinetic profile.
Lupin on Thursday announced that it received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for both its doxycycline capsules and its ciprofloxacin for oral suspension.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced that it received approval for generic Evista (raloxifene) tablets, 60-mg, in the United States.
Lupin announced that it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for rifabutin capsules USP, 150-mg, a generic version of Pharmacia and Upjohn Company's Mycobutin capsules.
The one-time $100 million asthma-relief brand Primatene may make a comeback to the marketplace after a more than two-year hiatus.
Janssen Biotech announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Imbruvica (ibrutinib) capsules for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have received at least one prior therapy.
Salix Pharmaceuticals announced that the Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing a new drug application for Budesonide 2 mg Rectal Foam for the induction of remission in patients with active mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis extending up to 40 cm from the anal verge.
Onset Dermatologics, which makes prescription products for improving skin health, has announced the nationwide availability of Tretin-X (tretinoin, USP) Cream 0.075% for the treatment of acne.
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Date nights are still important even when you are trying to cut expenses. So I've put together 5 Tips on making date nights affordable.
Remember though, these date nights are treats and they aren't to be abused.
1.) Groupon or Amazon Local is a great way to save. You can purchase restaurants discounts, entertainment discounts etc.
2.) Find coupon discounts for your local restaurants. Head online to their website and sign up for their emails. They'll send you coupons and notify you of specials.
3.) When eating out share dinner and avoid beverages. Drinks are expensive when eating out. On average, you'll pay $3.00 per beverage. Water is free! Order water… If you really hate water, order it with lemon, add some sugar and you've just made yourself a free lemonade!
4.) Entertain books are also a great way to save money. The only problem I see is most people don't plan ahead to use these. They leave them at home, so leave it in the car instead.
5.) If you have kids, avoid paying for a babysitter. Make arrangements with a neighbor or friend and swap babysitting
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Thus far, I haven't found a similar photo/reference on the net. The bracts don't seem to open up and just remain curled inwards. Somebody suggested "Popcorn", but couldn't find that either. Anybody knows?
Tiffany, purpleinopp GardenWeb, Z8b Opp, AL(8B AL)
Are you sure unopened bracts are the natural and intended habit of your plant? What if that's a sign of inappropriate conditions, nutrient deficiency, disease, pest? Not suggesting any of those in particular, just giving suggestions of factors that can affect flowers on plants in general, stuff to consider/check. Don't know much about Bougs in particular except that mine won't bloom at all, so nice plant!
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Today the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in U.S. vs. Windsor that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional by depriving gay, lesbian, same-sex, and LGBT couples from marrying the person that they love. The decision was authored by Justice Anthony Kennedy, which he principally noted that: "The federal statute is invalid, for no legitimate purpose overcomes the purpose and effect to disparage and to injure those whom the State, by its marriage laws, sought to protect in personhood and dignity." This decision is a landmark decision which will now allow gay and lesbian couples to share federal benefits and protections (as well as state benefits and protections as provided under state law). What is also foreseeable is that this should also allow U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, temporary nonimmigrants, and other foreigners to seek federal immigration benefits for their gay and lesbian spouses. So, the question now is what benefits under U.S. Immigration Law could this potentially benefit same-sex, gay, lesbian and LGBT couples now that DOMA is overturned? Here's a brief list of the possible changes:
- Petitions for Immediate Relatives. Under current law, U.S. citizens are afforded the right to petition for an immediately available immigrant visa or green card for their spouses and children (under 21 years of age). Without DOMA being a valid law, now ALL U.S. citizens should be allowed to petition for their spouses under the law. This would also presumably allow same-sex couples to petition for their stepchildren under the law, thus extending the reach of full rights and benefits under U.S. Immigration Law.
- Petition for Alien Relatives. Similar to the Immediate Relative category, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have green cards should now be allowed to petition for their spouses and stepchildren from same-sex marriages. If the proposed legislation in Congress to reform immigration laws passes, then LPRs will be allowed to petition for spouses as an Immediate Relative.
- Accompanying or Following to Join Spouses. Spouses and children of same-sex marriages should now be allowed to accompany or follow to join their loved ones due to an approved I-140 Immigrant Petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, or an I-526 Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. This should allow spouses to seek to file an I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status or an Immigrant Visa Application based on these approved petitions.
- Qualifying Relatives for Waivers ofInadmissibility. Under U.S. Immigration Law, when a foreign person is inadmissible or deportable from the United States they may need to seek a Waiver of Inadmissibility, Cancellation of Removal, or other Deportation Relief. To qualify for most of these forms of relief, the foreign person must have establish how a "qualifying relative," who is a U.S. citizen or LPR, will suffer a form of hardship if the foreign spouse is cannot rejoin them in the U.S. or if they are deported. Some of the forms of relief that may be available include the new Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, INA Section 212(h) Waivers, INA 212(i) Waivers for Fraud or Misrepresentation, or Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal. The Court's decision should now have a profound effect on Immigration Court, and Department of State.
- TemporaryNonimmigrants. Spouses and their children should now be entitled to immigration benefits to accompany foreign persons who have been approved for business visas, temporary visas, and other nonimmigrant benefits. Examples include the spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant worker or an L-1A executive or manager. In the past a same-sex spouse was not entitled to derivative nonimmigrant status to accompany the principal worker; they have been allowed under Department of State and USCIS policy to travel here under tourist visas.
- Asylum, Refugees, and more. Same-sex spouses and their children should be able to obtain immigration benefits as the dependent spouses and children of a person claiming asylum. Same-sex spouses of refugees would also become eligible.
- Citizenship. If the spouse of a U.S. citizen has a green card and has been "living in marital union" with them for 3 years, then an otherwise eligible LPR spouse can apply for citizenship without having to wait the typical 5 years.
The full reach of the DOMA decision will be flushed out in the coming days, weeks and months ahead. The above list is not exhaustive and will be updated in the future. I am sure that USCIS, CBP, ICE, and the Department of State should be issuing new policy guidance in the future. But today is a great day for America where full rights, liberties and benefits under the law are equal.


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The district officially has required a student to average at least a C in the previous quarter, but in practice has allowed students with a cumulative C average for their high school careers to compete.
Now a proposal before the school board would allow students who make at least a .1 improvement in their grade-point average in the previous term to compete, even if they are below a C or 2.0 average. The board will discuss the proposal Tuesday evening and is scheduled to vote on it on Dec. 18.
Nan Miller, who oversees policy revisions for the district, said she's not aware from her research of another district in Minnesota that allows a growth standard for competing in such activities as athletics, debate and drama or music competitions.
The Minnesota State High School League, which oversees such competitions, merely sets a standard that a competing student be making progress toward graduation. Some set a grade-point standard while others require that a student not fail any classes, according to Dave Stead, the league's executive director. But the league doesn't keep track of those standards, he said.
The district's current standard has been criticized by some coaches for denying a chance to compete some students whose studies are disrupted by factors such as homelessness, family conflict or babysitting siblings. Others say that athletics or other competitions keep students engaged in school.
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Radeon HD 4890 3DMark Performance Surfaces
It seems that with every day that passes a new snippet of info on the upcoming Radeon HD 4890 surfaces. Today a Taiwan based website published some performance results of the Radeon HD 4890 with 3DMark06 and 3DMark Vantage.
The test systemshows to be a Intel Core i7 920 CPU running at 2.66 GHz, coupled with 3 GB of system memory. In 3DMark06, the HD 4890 card secured a score of 16,096 points, with SM 2.0 score of 6155, HDR/SM 3.0 score of 7521, and CPU score of 4836.
In 3DMark Vantage, reproduced a score of P10996. The device is tagged as "RV790" as the device string. Again reported clock frequencies ar 850 MHz on the GPu core and 975 on the GDDR5 memory.
ASUS ROG ENGTX260 MATRIX Graphics Card
ASUS launched the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) ENGTX260 MATRIX/HTDI/896MD3 graphics card. This innovative piece of hardware comes equipped with the upgraded dual fansink Hybrid Cooler+ for automatic and independent fan speed control. Dubbed as the world
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 launches
Today Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of Windows Internet Explorer 8, the new Web browser that offers the best solution for how people use the Web today. It can be downloaded in 25 languages at http://www.microsoft.com/ie8 starting at noon EDT on March 19. Internet Explorer 8 is easier to use, faster and offers leading-edge security features in direct response to people's increasing concerns about online safety. A new study commissioned by Microsoft and the National Cyber Security Alliance and conducted by Harris Interactive Inc. shows that 91 percent of adults in the U.S. are concerned about online threats in the current economic climate, and 78 percent are more likely to choose a Web browser with built-in security than they were two years ago.
In response to extensive customer research and input from tens of millions of customer sessions, Microsoft developed Internet Explorer 8 to focus on what matters most to people. The security enhancements offer protection against existing and emerging security threats online. It blocks two to four times more malware attacks than other browsers; cuts down on the time it takes to complete common tasks on the Web such as searching, mapping and sharing, including navigating 15 of the 20 top worldwide sites; and blurs the lines between the services they use daily and the browser used to access the Internet.
VIA Surfboard 1080p HD video and 8-channel HD audio
VIA announced the VIA Surfboard C855 Reference Design
Spire Tethys chassis for Micro ATX systems
The future of Micro ATX cases has arrived, this stylish and innovative case breaks the conforms of the usual. This case has been made to the highest possible quality to provide you with the satisfaction you are looking for in a small, yet powerful package.
Complete with its own integrated LCD display to provide you with all the information you need to keep your system at optimal. No matter the challenge, this case will be sure to deliver what you want, when you want.
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Nvidia MCP82 XE Chipset for AMD AM3 processors
MCP82 supports PCIe 2.0, HT 3.0, Tri/Quad SLI, Hybrid SLI, 12 USB 2.0, 6 SATA 3Gb/s ports, Gigabit Ethernet, HD Audio etc. MCP82XE is rated at 20W TDP in mGPU mode, 22W TDP in Hybrid mode and 9W TDP in idle mode.
Download: ATI Catalyst 9.3 driver relased (XP|Vista|Win7)
ATI released a new set of drivers for their Radeon based graphics cards. As always we mirrored them to our own file-servers. The new 9.3 Cats are available for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
Highlights of the ATI Catalyst
Download: Realtek HD Audio 2.19 Driver
The latest download of Realtek's HD audio driver version available for Windows XP and Vista -it supposedly runs under Windows 7 too.
The HD audio driver version for Realtek chips is available for download on our server. This download offers both the Windows XP and Vista binaries, the files contain drivers for the 32 Bit and 64 Bit versions. All Realtek HD audio chips, which are common on many motherboards and in notebooks, are supported.
The sound specialist still offers the Beta version 0.1 of the 3D Sound Back Utility which preserves or reactivates 3D sound effects such as Surround, reverb and stereoscopic effects of older games under Windows Vista. Since it is a beta version, the use is used at one's own risk only. You should backup your important files before using the software.
Here is an extract from the change log . Unfortunately improvements of performance are rare for new audio drivers. An uninstall problem in Windows 7 has now been fixed.
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista/WinXP/Win2000/Win2003.
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Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista/WinXP/Win2000/Win2003 .
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Formula 1 Game by Codemasters Detailed
The last F1 game on PC was F1 Challenge 99-02 by EA Sports in 2003. It has been 6 long years. Sony had exclusive license to develop F1 games between 2003-2007 for which it paid $15 million. Thus while the PlayStation saw release of Formula 1 games, all other gaming devices were left wanting for a Formula 1 games all these years. At the end of 2007 Formula 1 demanded more money to renew its license, Sony said no. Enter Codemasters who picked up this license to add to their wide collection of racing games. After their recent successes with DIRT and GRID, and their long running and successful Colin McRae Rally series, Codemasters may just be the right people for the job.
The new F1 game will be using the EGOTech engine which was originally used in DIRT, enhanced for GRID and now will be enhanced for the new F1 game. So expect some brilliant visuals with great damage model.
Weather will be an important part of the game. Its not something Codemasters have paid serious attention to in the previous games, but it will be interesting to see what they can come up with.
The track surface module will provide unprecedented realism in the game. Expect to see over every inch of the track, e.g. rubber from the tires, occasional stones, marbles, water (all the way from standing water through to a drying track) and all the associated properties of grip and heat, so for example running off the drying line in the wet will give you less grip and cool your tires.
eVGA GeForce GTX 295 Red Edition launched
Sure, we are very find of eVGA as they make awesome product. Sometimes however the style might surpass anything i really like. And personally ... this would not be my taste.
But the EVGA's GTX 295 Red Eition has surfaced on eVGA's website. The card comes clocked at reference speeds; 576 MHz on the core, 1242 MHz on the shaders, and a 1998 MHz memory clock. The product is 45 USD more expensive than the regular black version.
Well .. I dunno what to make of it really .. what do you guys think ?
AMD Phenom II X4 955 arrives on April 20th
From the looks of things on April the the rumored 20th AMD Phenom II X4 955 might become available. A good call fro AMD to introduce faster clocked parts.
The X4 955 would be launched with a clock frequency of 3.2GHz AMD's making it AMD's fastest quadcore, the processor would get 6MB L3-cache, 2MB L2-cache and of course would be seated on socket AM3. AMD might simply cancel that 950, as it turns out, AMDs yields are much better then expected. The X4 955 would get a maximum 125W TPD.
A very interesting price/value processor we think.
Programmer replaces missing finger with thumb drive
Jerry Jalava, from Finland, says the two-gigabyte prosthetic finger is not permanently attached to his hand, allowing him to leave his finger in the computer slot and "pick it up after I'm ready". The silicon prosthetic looks like a normal finger, but can be peeled back at the tip to reveal the USB drive.
Mr Jalava uses the drive as storage for "photos, movies and other useful files", The Telegraph said. Cheers to Kyzler who spotted this item and posted in our forums.
Elecom Scope Node pen precise mouse
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Photo's Radeon 4890 surfaced
Yesterday e-tailer Salland in the netherlands already revealed pricing and specificaion on the upcoming Radeon 4890. Today some reference sample photo's found their way onto the web.
The card will again have a dual-slot cooler and confirms a 850 MHz clock frquency and a 3900 MHz memory frequency (GDDR5). The card will have two 6-pin power connectors and judging from the photo .. the PCB seems a little longer.
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Inno3D GeForce GTX 260 iChill Accelero XXX
Inno3D a week or two ago released a GeForce GTX 260 iChill edition with some really extreme cooling. See, Arctic cooling recently released their new Accelero XTREME GTX cooler, designated for the nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260/280/285. And Inno3D is bundling them with their SP216 based GeForce GTX 260.
Now, here at Guru3D we are not easily impressed, however what Inno3D managed to do here in combo with this cooler is simply exhilarating as even under full GPU load temperatures remained under 50 Degrees C allowing fairly extensive overclocks on an already overclocked product.
Check out the full review right here at Guru3D.com, click here.
** update - we had an anomoly or two where we wrote GeForce GTX 265 on the frontpage -- of course this product is a GeForce GTX 260.
Dell Introduces Adamo Notebook
Today, Dell officially introduced it's new notebook called Adamo. With its 0.65 inch profile, which Dell claims to make it the world's thinnest laptop, and weighing only 1,81 kg, it is certainly a very slim product, targeting the same customers as Apple's MacBook Air. Its dimensions are: 16,39 x 331 x 242mm (H x W x D). Available in two colors: black and white, Dell calls "pearl" and "onyx", it has a 13.4-inch widescreen 16:9 HD display with edge-to-edge glass.
Some of its other features are:
Radeon HD 4890 1024 MB Surfaces in Dutch Store
In the Netherlands Salland, a Dutch e-tailer, inserted the all new RV790 based Radeon HD 4890 1024 MB in their database on preorder. The e-tailer has a bit of a reputation for doing this consistently with upcoming product launches, to grasp some extra media attention apparantly. We always 'anonymously' receive an email originating from a Dutch IP address. That's okay though :)
|Radeon HD4890
|Type memory
|850 MHz
|Mem clock
|3900 MHz
|PCI-e 16x
|400 MHz
Anyway, the Radeon HD 4890 1024 MB is spotted over there for 260 EUR. The card is the 1GB version and confirms the rumor of a faster clocked 4870. The Cards core frequency is 850 MHz (100 Mhz higher than 4870) and the memory at 3900 MHz gDDR5 (opposed to 3600 MHz).
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