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I have 2 lists. Each may have multiple occurrances of the same item. How can I remove one list from another list?
For example bigList = {b,b,c,a,c,c,a}
smallList = {b,b,a}
I'd like it to return something like {c,c,c,a}
I've tried setDifference, and it almost does what I need. But it removes ALL occurrences of an item, which is a problem. Preserving order doesn't matter because I'm planning to sort after this. Ideally it would be rather efficient because each list will have about 20 items, and I'll have to run it about 1000 times.
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We don't have a function for this that I can recall. The "Set" functions operate essentially as if duplicates can be ignored; the focus is on whether something is in the set or not.
The only solution I can think of is to write a function that iterates over the items in the to-be-removed set, and use position and sublist to find and extract matching items. But this would not be very efficient.
If the lists are big enough, then writing a .Net function and calling it from Intent would be more efficient.
It seems like a function removeNth would be a big help here, but I don't recall anyone ever asking for it.
Ah. I've been looking for a feature like removeNth() for a few months now (no, I haven't asked until now), but I've always found a workaround.
In .NET what I need to do would be very simple, I'd just use linq. I'm happy to write a .net function, but how involved is that? Will the .net function work if I try using this project on ETO server? I imagine I need a dll, where does it go?
I'll have it working by the time ETO SP1 is released, but it would be really nice if someone would add a removeNth() function. In fact, it would be even nicer if it was introduced as a hotfix long before SP1.
.Net assemblies will get found if they are in the Intent search path. Generally speaking, if you have an IKS file that references a .Net assembly, you should put the dll in the same place for it to find it when it is demanded.
There are a few quirks to directly calling .Net, the most immediately apparent is that you must fully-specify names. There is no "using" statement. If you have .Net questions, use a separate thread for them.
There is no SP1 or hot fix planned right now. That doesn't mean there won't be any, just that we don't have any date or anything like that. The next release is planned for later this year.
Edit: I found it was easier to do in ETO than make a whole new .NET function
For anyone else that has this problem, here's what I came up with. If your goal is to remove a smaller list of items from a larger list, you can loop through each element of the small list and remove one item at a time from the bigger list.
The code is attached as a text file. When it is done, the filteredItems rule will contain all elements from the big list, with the items in the small list removed. It is built to accept multiples of values. For example, if the big list contains 3 of an item, and the small list contains 2 of that item, only 2 of the 3 values will be removed from the bigger list.
I realize the topic of this discussion is not searching for patterns in a list, but if you'd like to do something like this:
Dim InputList As List={"d","a","b","c","a","b","c","a","b","c","a",
Dim PatternList As List={"a","b","c"}
Then searching the InputList for PatternList gives these positions where a match occurs:2, 5, 8, 11.
A simple but inefficient way traverses all items in InputList and for each item, checks if a pattern match occurs starting from the position of that item - this takes length(InputList) * length(PatternList) time (please see attached PatternMatch_Inefficient.txt for example).
A more efficient way uses a failure function for each pattern position so that the search can happen in length(InputList) + length(PatternList) time (please see attached PatternMatch.txt for example).
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Original post made by Nona on Apr 2, 2013
Several Google searches of "City Council Election Pleasanton" via Google, yield results with the first entry an ad for Miller.
When I came to this forum to point out these disconcerting facts, I was greeted with a BANNER AD on top of the page, paid for by Miller.
Is he so afraid that the voters will delve into his recent political past, helping to thwart much needed school funding by being the main signatory against the recent school parcel tax initiative?
Does he worry, that his Tea Party affiliation seems a bit distasteful, given that he can afford to own and live in one of Pleasanton's most expensive properties?
Mr. Miller will not get my vote. I want someone more in touch with me, and my neighbors in Pleasanton.
on Apr 2, 2013 at 8:27 pm
While I wouldn't vote for this Miller character under any circumstances, given his shady, unethical behavior in numerous instances with his signs, it is perfectly legal to buy Google and other ad placements, and I would staunchly defend his right to do so.
on Apr 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm
I believe Miller on the council would be nothing short of disaster for Pleasanton and that's not just hyperbole. If you want Pleasanton to become the Bakersfield of the Bay Area, he is your man. He symbolizes everything we DON'T need in this city: partisanship, bully tactics, divisiveness, resentment, empty platitudes, and dishonest behavior. He exhibits the typical win-at-all-costs Tea Party mentality. The rules don't apply when you are busy fighting for freedom and liberty, as if conservatives have a monopoly on those things.
The guy talks about fiscal responsibility yet wants to spend countless City dollars fighting a housing cap lawsuit that has already been settled. He thinks its ok to declare war on public school teachers because "his mom was teacher". Oh boy! Mommy was a teacher so he must be looking out for their best interests! I'm sure teachers can really take comfort in that.
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I come to this conclusion after following the House-Senate budget negotiations last week in which the Senate walked out and in which there were threats made to stay until Christmas.
This is the sort of mau mauing/sos-your-mama/Im-prepared-to-wait-till-hell-freezes-over posturing that is the norm in budget negotiations in Raleigh, no matter whether Republicans or Democrats are in control. And it is relatively mild when compared to the government shutdown shenanigans of Washington.
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Set in 68 acres with sweeping views of the Cascade mountains, Storybook Farm is the perfect place to make memories to last a life time. A relaxing place to hang-out for a week with the family while exploring the Pacific Northwest, Storybook Farm is the place to be. The property features an English country gardens, orchards, an outdoor kitchen, waterfalls and ponds plus a big red barn.
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Some West Alabama lawbreakers had a rude awakening Tuesday morning after several local law enforcement agencies participated in a warrant roundup.
The two-month investigation that lead to today's round up began after officers arrested 15 people on drug charges. Those suspects became informants for authorities, helping lead to Tuesday's 74 arrests. The roundup began at 4 a.m. Tuesday at took about nine hours.
Many of the 183 charges involved buying or selling marijuana but officials also say they seized cocaine, LSD, ecstasy and mushrooms.
PDF: List of suspects arrested in West Alabama narcotics roundup
Authorities say that the majority of those arrested are University of Alabama students and there were cases of drugs being bought or sold on campus.
University of Alabama President Judy Bonner released the following statement concerning the arrests:
Early this morning, the local multi-agency drug enforcement task force concluded investigations that resulted in search and arrest warrants being served on and off the UA campus. UAPD, which is a participating agency with the task force, assisted with the investigations and arrests.
The students who were arrested will be referred to Judicial Affairs. Once judicial reviews are completed, students will receive sanctions up to and including expulsion. UA has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to the sale or distribution of drugs, on or off campus, and we will continue to vigorously enforce that policy.
These students represent a small group of UA students. UA will review our current policies and practices to ensure that we are doing all we can to educate students to make the best decisions they can and that we are providing an environment that is conducive to learning. Students must understand that they have a choice when it comes to their behavior, and that their decision to violate drug laws and the Student Code of Conduct will have consequences.
One of our top priorities at The University of Alabama is the security and well-being of our students. We invest significant time and resources in a three-pronged approach that focuses on education, environment and enforcement. And, our commitment to student safety and well-being extends beyond the geographic boundaries of our campus. The University is extremely disappointed when students make choices about substance abuse that can have such a significant and negative impact on their lives and others, including their families, their friends, other students and this University.
I can assure you that we will continue to work diligently with students and parents to effectively address the national problem of substance abuse on our campus and in our community. Please know that I am committed to making sure that students have the information they need to make good decisions. And, that I am committed to leading the way for every student who chooses to be successful in his/her academic and personal endeavors. Together, we will focus on the highest possible ethical, moral and legal standards.
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Tennessee (L): The eyes of the entire college football world are going to be on the UCLA football program on September 1st when the Bruins officially kick off the Neuheisal era on the WWL. No doubt all of us – the entire Bruin Nation – will be at a fever pitch with excitement. But, the Bruins are going to be taking on a powerful Volunteers team that is coming off a win over Big-10 power Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl, and the SEC East Championship. The Volunteers have their own questions. They will be breaking in a new quarterback who will be looking to replace the dependable Eric Ainge, and a new OC, following the departure of David Cutcliffe (who coincidentally beat out KD for the HCing position at Duke). Dave Clawson, from Richmond, is taking over for Cutcliffe and is going to be running some version of the WCO. Tennessee, true to the spirit of the Fulmer Cup, once again has had an interesting off season. But these guys still have a lot of talent. Jonathan Crompton could emerge as the next dependable TN signal caller. They have a solid group in the secondary and they are used to playing in the big stage. I think this is going to be a close game. However, I am expecting the Vols to pull out this game. The Bruins start the season 0-1.Dose Of Reality: Projecting Expectations For 2008-09 Football Season - Bruins Nation
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A new installation lights up Australia's Burswood Casino
Completed in October 1987 as part of the Burswood Island Resort Casino (BIRC) complex in Perth, Western Australia, the Burswood Island Resort Hotel is an outstanding example of a five-star hotel of the period. Naturally it features a majestic atrium foyer, in this case, a curved glass structure sweeping the full width of the quadrant formed by the L-shaped building, and soaring some ten stories into the air. Perth sits on the edge of the desert; its average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day and temperatures over 30ºC (86ºF) for an average of 72 days each year makes it a less-than-ideal location for a glass atrium that faces northeast. Market umbrellas stretched over tables in the foyer coffee shop were not merely for decoration but to shade patrons from the strong sunlight pouring through the glass.
When architect Anthony Pettorino, of Silver Thomas Hanley, undertook the planning of a major refurbishment of the hotel foyer (as part BIRC's expansion of its convention facilities), alleviation of the sunlight problem was a priority. Pettorino's approach was to suspend a series of 20 perforated, reinforced PVC "sails" to shade the main public areas of the foyer. An integral part of the sail concept was their nighttime use as a projection surface for both programmed decorative lighting and logo projection in conjunction with conferences and events.
BIRC brought in Kevin Harris of Pro-Design Lighting, as both lighting designer and lighting technical consultant for the project. Harris, who comes from a live production background, specializes in conventions, events, and industrial theatre. As this was a refurbishment, he was mindful of working within the hotel's existing structural and service limitations.
To achieve the desired coverage of 2,000 sq. m (22,200 sq. ft) of sails, Harris chose a mix of color-changing luminaires, including fixed wash lights, moving-head wash lights, and moving-head spots. These were to be installed on ground level in the foyer and on the fronts of the balconies on the first and sixth levels. As all installation was undertaken by BIRC's engineering department, Harris worked closely with chief engineer Jack Oswald and his team to develop mounting brackets and access facilities for the long-term operation and maintenance of the entire system.
Kospro International won the contract to supply and commission the color-changing luminaires, with a package that combined six Martin Exterior 600 fixed architectural wash lights, with nine Futurelight 840 moving-head wash lights and two Futurelight 860 moving-head spots. The building's power supply is quite generous, which facilitated a relatively painless addition of these luminaires to the building load and inclusion of their switching into the building's energy management system. Achieving DMX control of the luminaires from the Alcorn McBride Lightcue was a very different story.
A Connection on High
To link the luminaires onto a DMX control network would require a great deal of masonry work. Control cable runs from the service risers to the luminaires would require extensive drilling and channeling. More importantly, this route would also require the breaching and resealing of fire isolation between floors, for up to six levels per data run. The cost of this work alone would have consumed the majority of the project's budget. As the atrium provides clear line-of-sight transmission for infrared or radio data, Harris's thoughts turned to the possibility of wireless DMX to reach the four luminaire groups on the balconies.
Examining the available off-the-shelf wireless DMX solutions, Harris was unable find exactly what he needed for the project. He was concerned about the number of DMX channels available, the radio range of the link, the data update rate for use with moving luminaires, and above all, the cost of the units, which was around $3,000 per station. He then learned of an alternative approach, based on an Australian DMX-to-Ethernet converter.
Consisting of a DMX in and a DMX out module, the Enttec DMXEtherGate is an interface system that can transport up to 256 universes of DMX over a single dedicated 10Mbps Ethernet network. When used in conjunction with the rapidly proliferating IEEE 802.11x (WiFi) standard wireless Ethernet devices, the system can become a highly cost-effective wireless DMX system. A bonus associated with the use of standard computer networking devices is the wide availability of both technical support and exchange units. On the recommendation of Nic Moreau, the engineer who designed the DMXEtherGate, Harris used five Proxim RangeLAN2s for the radio segments of the network. After a lifetime of coaxing technology into doing its intended job, Harris was pleased to find that the DMXEtherGate and Proxim radio link system worked virtually straight out of the box, and at a total cost of around $1,000 per station.
Harris chose to use "Fergos" for logo projection on the two largest sails. Named for lighting designer David "Fergo" Ferguson, who represents Selecon in Australia, the Fergo is a gobo made from standard 3M overhead transparency plastic printed on a high-resolution office printer or photocopier. When demonstrating Selecon's Pacific ellipsoidal spotlight, Ferguson discovered that the gate of the luminaire is cool enough for a transparency to survive for a considerable amount of time. The cost of a sheet of overhead transparency plastic is significantly lower than most of the custom gobo production methods currently in use, and the turnaround time is unbeatable.
Six Pacific 23/50 600W zoom spots are used for logo projection. They operate as pairs of luminaires with matching Fergos, cross-fading between fittings every 60 seconds to prevent prolonged heat exposure. The plastic gobos have lasted for up to five days, the typical maximum required for a conference or themed event. While Harris has so far produced the gobos on his office Epson inkjet printer, a member of the BIRC events staff will be trained to produce them in-house. Ferguson will soon offer a bureau service for those who only have need for the occasional transparency and don't want to learn the intricacies of corrective image geometry and transparency production.
Once the Martin Exterior 600s and Pacifics placed at the foyer level had been focused, the remainder of the focus and plotting for the decorative lighting was simply a matter of coming in to the hotel late at night and assembling the required looks. Sequences were composed on a Colortran Innovator 48/96 console, then transferred into the Alcorn McBride Lightcue for replay.
The nightly sequence has the logo projection and the sails cycling through apparently random color changes 6-11pm on weeknights, and 6pm-2am on weekends. At the conclusion of the evening's performance, all sails fade to a gentle Congo Blue (Lee 181/Rosco Supergel 382), which remains until 6am. All luminaires are then faded out, moving heads are pointed at the floor to minimize any risk of damage, and then switched off.
The result has been so successful that another small set of sails, lit by a pair of Martin MAC 300s, has been placed outside the Presidential and other premium suites. Pettorino, now residing in London, passed the ultimate compliment to the lighting design when he recently viewed some digital images of the lit sails. "Truly awesome. I love the images. They are incredibly true to the original brief."
Andy Ciddor of The Kilowatt Company has been a practitioner, educator, and writer in the field of production technology for 30 years. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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An in-depth look at the chemical phenomena that are at work in the world around us. Case studies (e.g., lasers, fossil fuels, air pollution, blood chemistry) are used to explore in further detail concepts first introduced in CHEM 115. Discussions include: light, energy, and energy levels; electron configuration and the periodic table; bonding and bond energies; kinetics and reaction mechanisms; solubility and colligative properties; acid/base equilibria; and redox reactions as biological energy sources. These chemical principles will be discussed in relation to such modern phenomena as smog, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, the ozone hole, and other aspects of everyday life. Laboratory required.
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Elk Mountain Vacation Home in Elk Mountain
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- Sleeps up to 10 people (Sheets/Towels-Not Included)
- 4 Bedrooms--3 Queen Beds, 1 full trundle bed and Queen pullout couch
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Living rooms with Rosewood Tables (1st/2nd Floor)
- 2 Outside Decks with Teak Seating/Tables
- Jacuzzi Bath Tub and Separate Walk In Shower (2nd Floor)
- Pellet Stove--1st Floor (Pellets Provided)
- 46" HD LED TV, Blu ray player and High End Surround System (2nd Floor)
- 40" HD LED TV, High End Sound Bar (1st Floor)
- 26" HD LED TV (3rd Floor)
- Dish Network Satellite Entertainment for HD TV/Movies/Sirius Music
- Wireless Internet available
- Foosball Table (1st Floor)
- Hardwood Floors throughout all 3 floors
- 3rd Floor Mahogany Deck
- Ceiling Fans in all bedrooms throughout all 3 floors
- Washer & Dryer
- Ducane Gas Grill and Webber Charcoal Grill
- Tempurpedic Beds (1st, 2nd and 3rd Fl Bedrooms)
- New Furniture/Lighting/Appliances/Fixtures Throughout
- Snow Plowing Provided
- Community Dumpsters Available
activities and attractions in Elk Mountain Other Pennsylvania Areas
- Elk Mountain Ski Resort is 2 miles away (Local Ski Shops within 5 miles)
- Elk Meadows Community Lake is a 5 Minute Walk from the house with: (Swimming/Beach Area/2 Floating Docks/Fishing/Canoeing)
- Elk Meadows Community Tennis Court is a 10 Minute Walk
- 6 Local Golf Courses within a 30 Minute Drive
- Several Local Restaurants/Taverns within a 15 Minute Drive with live entertainment: (Chets Place, Stonebridge, Candlelight Inn, Beacon, Bingham's, Winter Garden at Elk Mtn--Winter Season Only)
- Biking at Elk Mountain
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling/4 wheeling at Rails to Trails
- Hiking at Elk Mountain
- Ice Skating at Elk Meadows Community Lake
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Fall Foliage Viewing
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Winter Season Rates (December 20th-March 16th)
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- 3 Night Weekday Rate: $1000
- 3 Night Weekend Rate: $1300
- 3 Night President's Day Weekend Rate: $1400
- 3 Night New Years Rate: $1500
- 3 Night Christmas Rate: $1400
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- 2 Night Weekday Rate: $600
- 2 Night Weekend Rate: $700
- 3 Night Memorial Day/July 4th/Labor Day Rate: $1100
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- All reservations require a fully executed lease and deposit
- All reservations require 50% deposit on the total rate with the remaining 50% balance/Security deposit due 4 weeks prior to stay
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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Rangers was knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Dundee United on Sunday with a 2-0 loss that left the Glasgow side with only the league title to play for this season.
Ally McCoist's side is second in the Scottish Premier League having already exited the Champions League, the Europa League and the League Cup.
Gavin Gunning and Johnny Russell scored the goals at Ibrox that sent United through to the cup quarterfinals as Rangers struggled up front following the deadline day departure of striker Nikica Jelavic on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Celtic eased into the quarterfinals by beating Inverness 2-0.


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Maxwell school officials avoid charges in abuse case
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Three western Nebraska school officials accused of failing to report accusations of sexual abuse of a student have avoided criminal charges by agreeing to staff training.
North Platte attorney Bob Lindemeier, who represents Maxwell Public Schools Superintendent Danny Twarling and high school principal Aubrey Boucher, said Friday that the school board and Lincoln County attorney reached an agreement
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Twarling, Boucher and wrestling coach Ryan Jones were cited in September on suspicion of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
Nebraska State Patrol investigators have said the three had been told that a member of the high school wrestling team had been held down by other team members and sodomized with a soda bottle.
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Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Jacket
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I can speak first-hand about the usefulness of the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket. I've owned one for years and always keep it close by. When planning a hiking trip it is pretty much an auto-include, year round. You'll be ready for chilly nights, frosty days and it's always ready to be your pillow every single night. The Women's Nano Puff is filled with PrimaLoft ONE synthetic insulation which traps heat, even when wet. The outer shell is lightweight ripstop recycled polyester with Deluge DWR finish to shed moisture. All of this adds up to a very light 11.1 oz. It stands up to all you can throw at it and will excel as your go-to insulating layer in the winter. This year's model is even better as it has an improved fit through the torso and waist, and an added interior storm flap behind the zipper. Plus it has the classic Nano Puff "brick" quilting pattern that has been making brick houses aesthetically pleasing for years.
FEATURES of the Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Jacket
- Lightweight ripstop recycled polyester shell fabric has a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Lightweight 60-g PrimaLoft One insulation provides excellent warmth and compressibility
- Brick quilting pattern with narrow horizontal quilt lines on side panels stabilizes insulation, and uses durable thread for abrasion resistance
- Center-front zipper has wicking interior storm flap and zipper garage at chin for next-to-skin comfort
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets have clean-finished zipper garages; zippered internal chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop
- Drawcord-adjustable drop-tail hem seals in warmth
SPECIFICATIONS of the Patagonia Women's Nano Puff Jacket
- Weight: 11.1 oz / 315 g
- Regular fit
- Shell and lining: 1.4-oz 22-denier 100% recycled polyester, with a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft One 100% polyester
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I love this jacket. I already had one I got several years ago and just wanted a little more room, so I bought a size bigger. This jacket unfortunately is cut smaller than I expected. It is longer, but no bigger in the stomach or upper arms; so I just kept my old one. Love the jacket though. It is light, warm, and very comfortable alone or layered. Thanks to Moosejaw, Im sending this one back at their expense as usual. Moosejaw makes shopping a pleasure!!
I love this jacket. I already have one I got several years ago I just wanted a little more room so I bought a size bigger. This jacket unfortunately is cut smaller than I expected. Longer but no bigger in the stomach or upper arms, so I just kept my old one. Love the jacket though; its light, warm, and very comfortable alone or layered.
Borrowed the same jacket for a trip to Alaska and it kept me warm the whole time. Loved it so much, decided to buy one. The small fits perfect even with two light layers... I'm 5' 2", 105 lbs. Plan to use it for the first time on a trip out west this Fall.
It is warm and lightweight. It fits perfectly. I can wear a sweater under it, but it is not too loose if just wear a t-shirt. (I bought a women's size small. I'm 5' 4" and 120 lbs.) The best thing about the jacket is that I am never cold or overheat it. I can layer the Patagonia Better Sweater under it if I need extra warmth without the bulk. In fact, I love this jacket so much that I bought the men's version with the hood for my husband to wear for his travels. My only regret is that I did not discover it sooner.
Just purchased this jacket last fall and could not be happier. It is perfect on its own, and also works great as a warm layer under a shell jacket for wet snowy days or skiing. I am 5'4", 140lbs. and the Medium fits great; plenty of room to move comfortably but not too baggy. Added bonus-- the jacket packs down into its own pocket and compresses to a tiny, easy-to-pack size for traveling or backpacking. If you're looking for a high quality, versatile jacket this one is the way to go!
This jacket is the most versatile jacket I owe. It is deceptively warm given how compressible it is, and I have used it from fall through winter. It's a bit thin for extended exposure in below freezing weather, but if I'm just running errands in and out of the car, it's perfect. For skiing, I have thrown a Gore-tex shell over it and it sometimes border on being too hot. The BEST part is how slimming and flattering the cut is. I'm petite at 5'1", 107lbs, 32B and the XS fits perfectly, with the back covering most of my behind. I returned the Down Sweater Front Zip because the arms were way too puffy in an unflattering incredible hulk way. This is obviously not an issue with the jacket. I own it in Blue Butterfly and Black - both gorgeous colors, but I must say the black has been incredible for urban wear with a trendy feel to it. I can easily bust it out for a night on the town! The lining for the Blue Butterfly is a light turquoise and just beautiful and fun. LOVE. THIS. JACKET.
I bought this jacket for traveling- I was going to be an array of climates over a few months period and I needed something I could layer, wear casually, and pack up small and shove in my backpack. This jacket was perfect for cooler nights in Panama, layered with a thin long sleeve in South Carolina, and kept me happy with a heavy sweater underneath in Vermont (in January). it's a great layering piece. I did a LOT of research before buying this jacket- and I've basically worn it everyday since I bought it.. and it holds up great. Does a nice job of keeping most of the wind out, and held up nice against a wet snowfall- it kept me drier than I ever would have expected. In pouring rain I'd layer with a rain jacketI am about 5'7'' and 140lbs, and bought medium. It fits great, with room for layers, and is long enough to cover my low back and keep out any wind from coming up
I've been wanting a nano puff for a while, and finally broke down and ordered one. I wear a small in my Patagonia fleece, but this small was a little tight around the shoulders for my liking-- it restricted my range of motion. Sent it back and got a medium in the Glass Blue. Love the color, love the yellow on the inside, and it is surprisingly warm! The medium fits in the shoulders better than the small (I'm 5'5 and a size 4 on top). I plan on using this as a layer under my snowboard jacket, and I think it will be perfect!
I was worried that this jacket would be too lightweight to offer any warmth but thankfully I was wrong! I was nice and toasty wearing this jacket with temps around 30 degrees. I purchased the tomato red color and love it! I normally wear a size Medium and this jacket was roomy enough to layer a hoody or sweater underneath or I could make it look more fitted by simply tightening the drawstrings!
This jacket is exactly what I was looking for, but was even thinner and lighter than I expected. It's comfortable, warm, looks great and packs up into its own pocket. I live in North Florida and haven't taken it anyplace really cold yet, but outside on a 40 degree morning it was all I needed and I'm a wimp about being cold. It will be perfect for traveling because of the pack-ability factor. I love this jacket and don't want to take it off!
first, I got this jacket from an online retailer, not moosejaw :( and paid way too much full price. at moosejaw you can at least earn reward points with your purchases and use them later for discounts, BIG PLUS. but i was in a big hurry and...bla bla bla. Second, this jacket is AWESOME! i usually just stick w my north face denali in this mid america winter, it gets into the 30s usually and that denali keeps me kind of warm...ish. so i decided to step it up and no more freeze fingers for me. this jacket is really thin and at first i thought it would be just like the denali but man! even on those teen degree mornings this thing is toasty! i cant believe it took me so long to buy this thing. for reference, i am 5'5' and 130, but pretty toned but not too much. i got medium and that fits me comfy cause i dont like tight stuff and like to be able to move my arms with a jacket on. buy this coat if your contemplating it. just do it. its alot of money but seriouslya good investment.
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Jarvis Jones chose not to participate in drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in his efforts to focus on his pro day workout. It's time for the top-rated linebacker to step up and deliver. Georgia will hold its pro day on March 21, with scouts waiting patiently for Jones to be on display.
The Dawgs are sure to be represented well at the 2013 NFL Draft, with the potential of reaching double-digit draft picks this April. Jones leads their class in the rankings, as he has a chance of being drafted in the top 10.
Let's take a look at the more notable names set to show off their skills at UGA's pro day.
Jarvis Jones, OLB
Jones went through medical tests at the Combine, which is the key area of concern for every potential suitor. He was diagnosed with spinal stenosis during his tenure at USC. Remember Marcus McNeill? He suffered from the same ailment and is now retired after playing just six years at the pro level.
Since he didn't work out in Indianapolis, scouts will be focused on everything Jones does at his pro day. We've seen him dominate on tape from the 2012 season. Now he'll get to show his potential live.
Alec Ogletree, OLB
Ogletree attempted to convince NFL scouts he isn't a problem off the field during his Combine interviews. He met with 25 teams to discuss his recent DUI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ogletree was also suspended for a failed drug test at UGA.
He ran a 4.7 40 at the Combine and posted impressive numbers in the vertical, broad jump and three-cone drill. Another solid outing during his pro day will hopefully solidify his Round 1 projection.
John Jenkins, DT
We didn't see much of Jenkins at the Combine, as he only participated in the bench press. He was top performer among his group with 30 reps. Jenkins is all over the map in mock drafts right now. If he shows up well in Athens, he could boost his stock towards the top of Round 2.
Bacarri Rambo, FS
Rambo is in the same boat as Jenkins. He posted 17 reps in the bench press at the Combine, and that was all we saw of him. He looks like a third-round selection from projections. A solid 40 time will boost his stock.
Shawn Williams, SS
The Combine helped Williams out in a big way. He ran a 4.46 40 and also put up 25 reps on the bench press, both top stats among his group. He's moving up boards, and can push himself even farther up the list with his pro day.
Tavarres King, WR
Did UGA have enough speed this past season? King ran a 4.47 40 to go with his 36.5 inch vertical. Just 11 bench reps prove his strength needs to be worked out, but his pro day will be more focused on his quickness and route running.
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The Curse of the MoonIt is said that anyone who looks at the moon on the night of the Ganesh Chaturthi will be falsely accused. If someone inadvertently sees the moon on this night, he/she may remedy the situation by listening to (or reciting) the story of the syamantaka jewel found in the 'Puranas' or ancient Hindu scriptures.
Briefly, Satrajit, who secured a jewel syamantaka from Surya, did not part with it even when Krishna the Lord of Dwaraka, asked for it saying it would be safe with him. Prasena, the brother of Satrajit went out hunting wearing the jewel but was killed by a lion. Jambavan of the Ramayana fame killed the lion and gave it to his son to play with. When Prasena did not return, Satrajit falsely accused Krishna of killing Prasena for the sake of the jewel. Krishna, in order to remove the stain on his reputation, set out in search of the jewel and found it in Jambavan's cave, with his child. Jambavan attacked Krishna thinking him to be an intruder who had come to take away the jewel. They fought each other for 28 days, when Jambavan, his whole body terribly weakened from the hammering of Krishna's fists, finally recognized Him as Lord Rama.
As a repentance for his having fought Krishna, Jambavan gave Krishna the jewel and also his daughter Jambavati in marriage. Krishna returned to Dvaraka with Jambavati and the jewel, and returned it to Satrajit, who in turn repented for his false accusation. He promptly offered to give Krishna the jewel and his daughter Satyabhama in marriage. Krishna accepted Satyabhama as his wife but did not accept the jewel.
Who is Elder?Ganesha and His brother Lord Subramanya (Kartikya) once had a dispute as to who was the elder of the two. The matter was referred to Lord Shiva for final decision. Shiva decided that whoever would make a tour of the whole world and come back first to the starting point had the right to be the elder. Subramanya flew off at once on his vehicle, the peacock, to make a circuit of the world. But the wise Ganesha went, in loving worshipfulness, around His divine parents and asked for the prize of His victory.
Lord Shiva said, "Beloved and wise Ganesha! But how can I give you the prize; you did not go around the world?"
Ganesha replied, "No, but I have gone around my parents. My parents represent the entire manifested universe!"
Thus the dispute was settled in favour of Lord Ganesha, who was thereafter acknowledged as the elder of the two brothers. Mother Parvati also gave Him a fruit as a prize for this victory.
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Need for improved rural broadband coverage examined in Tech Council reportWidespread access to high-speed broadband coverage is necessary for the overall health and prosperity of much of rural Wisconsin, a report issued Monday by the Wisconsin Technology Council has concluded. "Connecting rural Wisconsin: The economic necessity of broadband" urges continued federal, state and private-sector efforts to make broadband coverage more pervasive in rural Wisconsin.
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Like most children of India in the little village of Bihar, Subodh Gupta grew up carrying a tiffin pot (a three-tiered tin) containing his lunch. Unlike his peers, he became a world class artist and used those same tiffin pots to create Very Hungry God (pictured left).
Many of Gupta's sculptures are made with cooking utensils and other mundane, common household items.
His life is an honest-to-goodness story of rags to riches full of determination, conflict, and even a shady plot point to keep you interested.
I'd send you to the artist's website, but he doesn't appear to have one. Granted, I'm a bit pressed for time today so I didn't dig too far down in my search.
For those of you who wish to know more about the artist, I suggest reading an article written by Tara Kilachand on www.livemint.com.
Visual art takes time. It took me four years to reach somewhere to change, and in between I made so much not good art. When you lose something and become empty, something new comes out.
I just came across Depeche Mode's video for "Wrong".
It's fairly violent and a tad disturbing, so the faint of heart or sensitive soul may want to skip this one. It's also very effective. It grabs your attention and curiosity.
It's like watching a mini horror movie. I couldn't take my eyes off it.
I've watched it three times, a little hypnotized.
I also like the song itself. But maybe it's just because I haven't had enough electric keyboard and drum machine in my life since Depeche Mode went on hiatus.
Normally I get impatient during the prop making process, but it's been different with Marmota Monax. Every stage has been at a slower pace, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
He now has feet and a base coat (white latex primer for the head, hands and feet; black acrylic for the body).
He can hold his little lantern well, and I can easily slip it in and out of his hand.
It's the next step that I am debating. Originally, I had planned on having all his body cloaked but I've been hit with some (slightly odd) inspiration. What if I covered him with fur?
I don't like most of the fake fur products out there, and I really can't justify spending extra money on it at the moment. But...what if...I covered him in real fur?
I'm not talking about buying the hide of an animal, nor using an old fur coat from a thrift shop. I'm talking about the thick hair of a dog.
The plan was to do a quick blog and then get on with the day. If that was my intent, I never should have chosen Eliza Gauger as my subject.
Upon arrival to her website you're greeted with the illusion of an E drive command/shell window secretly acting as her navigation menu.
I wish the command prompt worked because it reminds me of War Operation Plan Response (is a War Games reference too obscure these days?). I'm almost convinced if I type in Global Thermonuclear War the computer will speak to me and ask if I'd rather play a game of chess.
I think I just met my nerd-quota for the day.
Eliza is an artist who dabbles in both oil and acrylic, digital paintings, and photographs. First and foremost she seems to consider herself an illustrator. I use the word seems because trying to find straightforward answers in regard to her personal bio can be challenging, though she is present across the Web.
The folks over at thetoyzone.com are onto something. They've offered their readers $100 each for any worthy My Little Pony upgrade.
Johnny Depp gets three reincarnations: one as Edward Scissorhands (posted left), one as Captain Jack Sparrrow, and one as Cry Baby.
There are numerous Star Wars themed ponies that have made the cut (and for good reason. The Chewbacca transformation cracks me up, and the Boba Fett pony is plain wonderful. The My Little Solo in Carbonite deserves a special nod as well).
You'll also find a collection of super heroes & villains, and a few Disney characters like Jack Skellington and Sally (posted below).
Looking for something a little more creepy-classic? How about My Little Cthulhu (also posted)?
Dave the Dead strikes again. I've blogged about his creations before, and thought I should share with you his newest project recently completed.
This is Pumpkin Baby (inspired by the Frog Baby statue in Indiana). I think I like Dave's better.
It's made from a bit of everything: pvc armature, rolled newspaper body form, scrap urethane foam, strip paper mache, celluclay, paperclay, spackling compound, sculpt or coat, and homemade pulp mache.
Look closely and you'll see the pumpkin seeds as entrails. I couldn't imagine anyone making all of those little bits of seeds by hand so I asked him about them. Those are real seeds beneath that clay.
"She's dead...Wrapped in plastic."
According to the Twin Peaks plotline, Laura Palmer died on February 24, 1989. That would be twenty years ago tomorrow.
Though the series finale (and most of the second season) left much to be desired, Twin Peaks remains near and dear to my heart.
I still cringe every time I think of the closing scene: I can hear Doppleganger Coop saying "How's Annie?" and the pulsating black-tar-mass-of-hate turns in my stomach. A pox on David Lynch for leaving the series to falter, and then swooping back in for the last episode to give it a non-ending.
While I prefer to make my props out of paper mache, catching one would be quicker. Yetch passed along this news story about Mr. Xian who caught a six pound rat in Fuzhou, China.
How did he catch it? He just reached out and grabbed it by the tail before seizing it by the scruff of the neck. Ew.
The tail is 12 inches long.
While you and I may find the act unthinkable, keep in mind that Chinese bamboo rats are often sold for meat. Double ew.
Personally, I'd have to say the hind feet are the most impressive part of the animal. They look to be the size of a dog's paw.
The discovery of the picture has timed itself perfectly since I am currently working on Marmota Monax's back feet and was lacking inspiration.
After visiting the doctor and having 9 tubes of blood samples taken (a personal record. And all I kept thinking was "wow...so much blood and not a prop in sight"), I decided to stick with a personal post-doctor-visit tradition and treat myself to something.
What kind of treat is best when you're a bit woozy from blood loss? Booze, of course.
Turns out they didn't have what I wanted in stock. Disheartened but not undetermined I circled the aisles for an alternative. That's when I spotted the Hobgoblin gift set.
Now I'm not crazy about the taste of Wychwood's dark ale, but I was drawn to the pretty canister. I couldn't find a price tag, but decided what the heck and snatched one of the last four left on the shelf.
I was in for a surprise at the register when the gentleman behind the counter wanted less than $7.00 from me. Really? For the beer, the glass and the canister? Wonderful!
Yetch is obsessed with Twitter. Today I finally gave in to his badgering and signed up. Now you can follow me on Twitter as well. Read the scattered thoughts that aren't coherent enough to be included in a blog! Be dazzled by the amount of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors I make in under 140 characters!
Ironically, moments after I signed up (the deciding factor being it might get the website some more exposure) I got a notice from my service provider that GhoulFriday.com might go down tonight for a couple of hours. Perfect.
So how has it gone so far with Twitter? I am following 2 bloggers I often read, 2 friends I know in real life, a fellow haunter and Darth Vader. I added Archie Mcphee (who I've mentioned before) a couple of minutes ago. Lastly, I am following a Dark Sith and a Pirate, since they were kind enough to add me first and make it look like I might have interesting things to say.
To mindless procrastination online!
p.s. Had to adjust the happy white twitter bird before I used it on the site. I think he looks better as a crow on an autumn branch, don't you?
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The 2011 tax changes are here and there are 7 major changes listed below. These changes can potentially save (or cost) you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. We look at the income tax changes including tax credits for 2011 that may affect your personal finances in a major way.
In 2011 top earners will see the same 33 and 35 percent marginal tax rates that they saw in 2010 with the top rate kicking in on taxable income of $379,150. Remember this is based on your taxable income not your "gross income". For a all the tax rates consult this 2011 Income Tax Rate Table.
In 2011, the child tax credit was supposed to return to $500 from the $1,000. Instead the credit is still $1,000. Taxpayers must earn more than $3,000 in order for the credit to be refundable.
In most cases, the 2011 credit is limited to the amount of tax liability on your income return. In other words, if your credit is bigger than your liability, your liability is just reduced to zero, and the rest is lost.
In some instances you can get a child tax credit refund. This means that you would get a refund of the difference between your tax credit and what you owe in taxes.
If you were rich and died in 2010, your heirs got a huge bonus - zero estate taxes. Not so for 2011, the "death tax" has been overhauled to give a one time per person $5 million exemption and a top rate of 35%. For married couples the exemption is $10 million. Far less draconian than the old top rate of 55% for 2011 taxes.
Capital gains were supposed to revert to 20% but the extension of the Bush Tax Cuts keeps them at a maximum of 15%. The holding period is the same 1 year. Any gain less than that would get taxed at your marginal rate for ordinary income.
Filers with three or more children who are in the highest income levels will see temporary increases repealed.
It is anticipated that in 2011, an automatic annual inflation adjustment will be applied to this exemption. Currently hitting the middle class more than the intended higher class, this change will account for inflation. Your 2011 tax changes for AMT will be minimal but watch out in 2012 as the exemption will change.
The biggest change: Social security taxes for 2011 were lowered by 2 percentage points for both the employee and employer. This gives employees up to $2,100 of additional breaks. Currently this benefit is set to expire at the end of 2011 but an extension and increase for small businesses is on the table as part of the President's Jobs Act and there is fairly widespread support for continuing this reduction in some form.
These are just a few of the IRS changes for 2011 taxes. Knowing in advance what type of changes are on the horizon makes it possible for the individuals who will be most affected by these changes to prepare in advance.
This guest post was provided by BackTaxesHelp.com, a website that offers self-help tax resolution guidance and services to taxpayers to aid in resolving tax problems.
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