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Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Thomas J. Hudner, USN
Is congratulated by President Harry S. Truman, after being presented with the Medal of Honor at the White House, 13 April 1951.
He received the award for heroically attempting to rescue Ensign Jesse L. Brown, who had been shot down by enemy fire near the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, on 4 December 1950.
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DIY Potion Against Dandruff
November 9, 2010 by MUA In Scrubs
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A couple of months ago, I got a request from a reader named Ronnel, to feature homemade solutions for dandruff. Probably not satisfied with the endorsed remedies from Piolo, John Lloyd, Bea, or Angel Locsin, he wants me to dish out inexpensive yet effective ways of fighting dandruff. Although it took me ages to grant his request, it's never too late to learn how to address the constant dilemma of flaky and itchy scalp by using ingredients you can easily find lying around the pantry.
The Materials You Need:
- 1/4 cup Grated Ginger
- 2 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Calamansi or lemon juice
1. Mix all ingredients
2. Apply and massage into your scalp
3. Leave it on for 15-30 minutes
4. Rinse
5. Store the leftover mixture in a refrigerator and repeat the process 3x a week
Power behind the herbs:
Ginger has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is said to improve scalp circulation, and stimulate hair follicles, making it useful not only against dandruff, but for hair loss prevention as well (tip: mix it with malunggay/ moringa for hair restoration purposes). Coconut Oil contains medium chain fatty acids that exhibit antimicrobiall activity, while calamansi or lemon juice strips off the dead skin cells and dirt present on the scalp.
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A group of lights continues to make mysterious appearances in the skies over Beckinfield.
The mysterious scientists in black suits continue to show up unannounced at residences and businesses throughout town but they are having less and less success in gathering information, as many conversations with residents now begin with the phrase "Please leave." Upon this request, the scientists always turn and walk away. A number of patrons of Blondie's have witnessed the leader of the group, Dr. Kippart, getting angrier and angrier about the lack of information coming in.


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Dr. John Nelson
Courses Taught: Composition I & II, Documentation and Presentation, Literature, Creative Writing
Dr. John Nelson's easy-going demeanor conceals his prestigious accomplishments. Having recently completed his Ph.D in English from the University of South Dakota, he now has the distinction of Dr. added to his name. Dr. Nelson has also had numerous poems, stories, and articles published. He brings his expertise to the Composition I and II, Documentation and Presentation, Literature, and Creative Writing classes here at DSU.
Like most professors, Dr. Nelson expects his students to have a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of writing. Dr. Nelson expects his students should have basic knowledge of how to put an essay together, how to address an assignment, and how to look at an assignment and respond appropriately to it. A well written assignment will naturally incorporate all of these elements. Dr. Nelson understands that poor writing skills are not the only thing that hold students back. The ability to read well is also paramount. Without the ability to read well, students will miss the elements that comprise good writing.
While some professors have abandoned usage of the library databases, Dr. Nelson says that he requires that most of his classes utilize this resource.
As far as writing in workplace goes, Dr. Nelson states that it will vary depending on what area a student's degree is in. Different fields use different styles, so Dr. Nelson suggests that students learn more than one style of writing. As another preparation for students, Dr. Nelson encourages those in his Composition II classes to subscribe to the professional publications in their prospective areas. He also makes an important distinction between professional publications as opposed to general publications. "It's the professional ones that are geared toward people working in that industry, versus general publications geared toward the consumer," declares Dr. Nelson.
Nelson's work ethic shows in his advice to students about writing. "Writing is always going to reflect the work you put into it. If you are an efficient worker and [. . .] are capable of effectively doing work, you will be successful. Revising a paper takes time," says Dr. Nelson. Dr. Nelson doesn't only expect hard work from his students though. He also realizes the value his own efforts have in contributing to student growth: "[My] aim is to make that student more informed and more skilled. That hour's worth of work is going to have a bigger and bigger pay off."


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Thank you Jg for the info on the ski lockers. Do you know an email address I can contact them?
Sounds good to me. You can start a meeting thread in the group section if you want.
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Smokers Association
There are many people in the world who are proud to be known as smokers. There are also others who will criticize smoking to a great extent. Actually it is everybody's choice to smoke or not. Smoking like any other leisure activity will lead the smoker to enjoying different aspects in his or her life. There are some countries in the world which put strict measures against smoking as a way of reducing the use of tobacco but other have realized that there is no need to put such strict measures and they are trying to be open to the opinion of smokers. There are some believes about smoking that make people prejudice smoking.
Smoking is directly related to lower IQ, according to a study by researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel and published in the journal Addiction.
The researchers tested the IQ of more than 20,000 healthy men aged 18 to 21 who were serving in the Israeli army or who have recently completed their service. Twenty-eight percent of men in the sample smoked, while 3 percent were former smokers and 68 percent had never smoked.
I hate the smell of Cigarettes. Why really people want to smoke? Some I think do it because some hero looked very stylish while smoking and then on it becomes a habit. Some do it because there friends are doing it and if they do not smoke, it will make them look old fashioned.
But they do not realize its a nasty habit, hard to get rid of. It leads to cancer and not only the smoker but his or her family is also at risk. So smokers please get away from the smoke.
I have changed over to e cigs and am impressed with them. Although they should not be classed as cigarettes die to having no tobacco and emitting harmless smoke, just water vapor, I find that a lot of people can't differentiate between the 2 in their minds.
Has anyone (tried to) smoke an electronic cigarette on an airplanes? Was it allowed or not? I find even in a restaurant I have to go through the hassle of a 10 minute explanation everytime I try and use it. I find it is just easier to go outside like you have to with a usual cigarette.
I'm a non-smoker today but I was a light smoker for many years.
I developed a bad cough and decided to quit in 1985.
Now I am married to a heavy smoker and I heard recently that
there is such a thing as "Third Hand Smoke".
This is supposedly the smoke that gets into everything in your
home, such as furniture, curtains, clothing, towels, carpet and etc.
Does anyone have any knowledge of this new information?
Hello smokers,
I know cigarettes since the age of 13 years. My first cigarette is inhaled cigarette filters. There is a sense of pride when I smoked cigarettes. two years after that I can already feel the real cigarette. I could feel the smoke clove cigarettes and white.
Rooms became my best friend at work in front of a computer. ideas flow together with the blast of cigarette smoke.
Infections are of many types but nowadays doctors find their only solution in antibiotics. Antibiotics are strong drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungus and certain parasites. Therefore, they can only treat those infections, which are caused by fungus, bacteria and certain parasites. Antibiotics can be divided into groups depending on the type of microorganisms that they kill (bacteria, fungus or parasites), way through which they are administered (injection, pills or orally), type of activity (killing or inhibiting) and even the chemical structure.
A 'smoking police' double-cross is taking place primarily in Tulsa but it may extend statewide before long. It is a double-cross intended to force those restaurants that opted to spend the money to provide 'smoking rooms' for their tobacco using customers to eliminate smoking completely.
The 'smoking police' at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, arguably the most scandal prone agency of state government, have decided a new interpretation of the statewide smoking ban is in order.
Humor is a special kind of joy. Humor often results from a peculiar and unexpected vision, an intelligence that takes us by surprise. Along with the humor comes the laughter, the physical release of tension involved with the joke, the incongruous juxtaposition of two ideas, the Pratfall unexpected. When they are surprised by the things around you seem funny.Life must be many things to us all, but should rarely be bored. A lifetime of learning and sharing is not boring. Life is its own reward. Having life itself, life being such a miraculous achievement, is like winning the grand prize.
Depression is really becoming very common these days. Any person of any age can suffer from depression. Depression can be because of many reasons. Many factors can lead to depression.It is all given in the depression statistics.
Women mostly face depression in their pregnancy and children get depressed because of the burden of studies. So basically depression does not need a reason. It can happen anytime at any age. Depression disability can be faced by anyone.


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• 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, I-35 in Franklin County, Daniel Pulkrabek, 56, Minneapolis, Minn., on suspicion of possession of marijuana. Officers also seized $3,100 in suspected drug money.
• 3:17 p.m., 1400 block of South Main Street, Aaron Lehman, 22, Ottawa, on an Allen County warrant.
Police Department Arrests
• 2:37 p.m. Thursday, 1400 block of South Main Street, Dalton Pabst, 19, Pomona, on a City of Ottawa warrant.
Sheriff's Department News
• 11:32 a.m. Tuesday, Pawnee and Florida roads, John Bishop, 31, Ottawa, reported he was driving his 2000 Chevrolet work truck, owned by Crawford Construction, in the 1000 block of Pawnee Road when he noticed it was smoking. Bishop said when he stopped the truck and opened the hood, the front end caught on fire. The truck was a total loss, according to the sheriff's report.
• 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, 4600 block of Kingman Road, a 56-year-old Ottawa man reported the theft of oil pumps and criminal damage to property. Estimated loss was $9,000.
Police Department News
• 12:37 p.m. Wednesday, 800 block of North Mulberry, a 77-year-old Ottawa man reported unknown suspects stole property from his yard.
• 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, 100 block of South Main Street, a 44-year-old Ottawa woman reported unknown suspects stole property from her vehicle.
Wellsville Police Department News
• Wednesday: 300 block of West Fourth Street, parking complaint; 700 block of Main Street, ordinance violation; 500 block of South Maple Street, welfare check; 700 block of Main Street, public assist; 700 block of Main Street, public assist; 500 block of Pine Street, medical call; 4400 block of Stafford Terrace, theft report; 600 block of Walnut Street, public assist.
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Ottawa Fire Department
• 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, 319 E. Ninth St., firefighters investigated a possible gas leak.
• 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, 610 S. Beech St., department authorized a controlled burning.
• 9:16 p.m. Wednesday, 926 S. Ash St., firefighters investigated an unauthorized burning.
• Firefighters assisted with five medical calls Wednesday and Thursday.
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• 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, Williamsburg firefighters responded to the rekindling of a barn fire at 1517 Florida Road.
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Hajj and 'Umrah without a visa
This is a discussion on Hajj and 'Umrah without a visa within the Ethics and Spirituality forums, part of the Main Topics category; YouTube - mohbomer's Channel...
- 3rd December 2009 #1
Hajj and 'Umrah without a visaThe Hawaalian Alliance
Faith - Insight - Progress
عليكم بعمل الأبطال: طلب الرزق من الحلال
Do the Deed of Heroes: Seek Rizq from Halal
-Sufyan al-Thawri
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Re: Hajj and 'Umrah without a visa
"Whaat?".... "Whaat?"....."Whaat?"
Visa = covenant... No Visa = no covenant = no protection ? = harbi?
Is it still accepted if you go in as a harbi? (Not srs)Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Saturday urged elderly and chronically ill Muslims not to perform the hajj pilgrimage, to curb the spread of the MERS coronavirus which has killed 38 in the kingdom.
The health ministry issued a set of conditions for people wanting to perform the annual hajj, which this year falls in October, or the year-round omra or minor pilgrimage.
They recommend postponing the omra and hajj this year "for the elderly and those suffering chronic illnesses, like heart, kidney, respiratory diseases, and diabetes".
People with immunity deficiency, as well as children and pregnant women, are also listed, according to a ministry statement posted on its website.
The statement did not set an age limit, and it was not clear if the recommendation implies that no visas will be issued for such pilgrims.
The ministry said that the conditions were part of "preventive measures special to the MERS coronavirus".
The kingdom is battling to contain the spread of the SARS-like coronavirus, which has infected 65 people in Saudi Arabia and led to 38 fatalities.
Those figures represent the majority of people affected worldwide -- 81 cases of infection and 45 deaths -- according to the World Health Organisation.
The Saudi decision comes after the WHO convened emergency talks on MERS last week, with concerns expressed about its potential impact on the hajj when millions of Muslims head to and from Saudi Arabia.
Experts are struggling to understand MERS, or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
The WHO has not recommended any MERS-related travel restrictions, but says countries should monitor unusual respiratory infection patterns.
The first recorded MERS death was in June last year in Saudi Arabia.
Like SARS, MERS appears to cause a lung infection, with patients suffering from fever, coughing and breathing difficulties.
But it differs in that it also causes rapid kidney failure.
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Mark Russinovich: Inside Windows 7 Redux
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What is that tool that let's you draw on the surface of any window? Like, screen paint?
Can it run Crysis?
And what did Mark do on Windows 7?
Manycore killer "application"? Raytracing.
Impacts gamers (pretty many of them) and 3D software in general
(And that's right Charles: peeking our interest with future trends is much appreciated)
Mark oversees the development and evolution of the Windows kernel... That's an ambient truth in our conversation(s) with him, right?
All new or updated kernel components do not emerge without Mark's involvement. And Mark has put SysInternals machinery into Windows.
Great video, love hearing about the kernel
What's that wonderful pointing device he's using where he points and makes an arrow? I-Must-have-it!
@ACG That's my Zoomit tool: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897434.aspx
LOL! Charles, Mark actually made you speechless at many points during the interview, including the very end. He's a real hard core technical dude to talk to, isn't he and I see you really respect him as do we all!
Thanks for the interview...
Mark, here's one for you: I downloaded ZoomIt, but it doesn't draw the cool arrow heads at the end of the line like it did when you used it on this video. Are you holding features back on us ?
Edit: I should have played wit it more, it's Ctrl-Shift-Click to get straight lines and arrows. Great tool!
Wow, 256 logical CPUs! Still, 252 CPUs to go
Moar of Mark, please
Is it me, or the Mark really looks alike Kianu Rivz (Neo from The Matrix)?
Yay, Neo is on the job to fix the "Matrix"
in the last channel9 video posts i can't see any video platform files, are you cutting it. I used IE8 and FF but i cannot see the different file versions as before. The high wmv is really nice but for online viewing for us people with low bandwidth is kind of useless. I tried to see mark's interview but the thing is not viewable.
anyway just extra pain i have to download the whole thing to see it.
For not saying only the bad things i'm really happy with the new training courses on channel 9,and the nice lessons of Dr.Meier! keep them coming.
I can't wait to talk to Mark about the potential bug I found in the scheduler. Hopefully I'll have all my ducks in rows to show it to him at PDC.
Charles, thanks for all you do but for the love of all things holy in the world, the next time you interview Mark, please use the following script "Mark, great to see you again. Please use the remainder of the hour to tell us what you want to." I love you man, but you had him re-hash the kernel refactoring speech of last time for something like the first fifth of this interview. When you have a Ferrari out for a test drive, you need to leave the parking lot and get out on the Autobahn asap... Just some constructive feedback. Again, thanks for all you do...you're the only one who does this for us and we sincerely can't thank you enough for it. Cheers.
Fair enough. I appreciate your candor and feedback.
In some sense, I guess I was trying too hard to get Mark to address the problem of OS modularity (MinWin is only the beginning of breaking Windows into meaningful and compositional pieces).
I think we need to get Mark to do some C9 Lectures
Please visit the performance lab, i would like to see those monster machines in action! A long time ago you allready showed an old HP Superdome machine, connected to a huge array of harddisks - that was one of my favorite channel 9 shows ever!
Hi Mark,
So, as an Admin, how do I specify my resource distribution on the server? More specifically, in your example you mentioned two users remoting into the server. How do I specify that user X gets atmost 25% of the CPU and user Y gets amost 50% CPU?
Well thank you for taking the feedback in the spirit in which it was intended and not reading too much into it. Don't want to sound like I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth...it's a fine gift horse after all
Interviewing Mark is always a pleasure. You will see Mark's PDC session online (like all PDC sessions). That should give you what you want: pure Mark!
A Channel 9 video from 2004 - here you see the HP Superdome, it had 1TB of RAM in 2004 allready - imressive !!!
(click on the WMV file download, the embedde video does not work)
Mark's smile made me come to this video.. very smart guy
and thank you charles for the internview.
Hey Mark, just wondering if there will ever be a newer version of ERD Commander for Vista/Win7? I have used the 2005 version for many years and find the registry access for the installed OS to be amazing for removing rootkits which are very common these days. Unfortunately ERD is powerless on Vista/Win7 and was wondering if you plan on releasing a self bootable tool that will be able to mount the registry of the installed OS supported by Vista and Win7?
Another great video! Please keep them coming, especially if you can get Mark to give a tour of the performance lab. I'd also love to see a more detailed discussion of the future of the Windows integrity control system: Is this a taste of a future full-blown mandatory access control system to compete with SELinux in secure environments? What kinds of tools and Group Policy support will there be in the future for managing custom sets of integrity labels? Thanks!
Mark, so whats with PageDefrag for win7 x64 ? )
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These are the manual instructions for installing and configuring OpenVPN client
See the Section at the end if you are using untangle.
Download openvpn gui at http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html#latest-stable
Run installer
Leave the components section as default.
Accept the TAP driver install
Right click on OpenVPN GUI and select properties
Go to Compatibility tab and select "run this program as administrator"
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Get your OpenVPN configuration files from the system administrator. Copy and paste them into C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config
ca.crt (certificate authority)
jason.crt (client certificate)
jason.key (client secret key)
jason.ovpn (client configuration). Here are the contents of jason.ovpn:
client dev tun0 cert jason.crt key jason.key ca ca.crt remote vpn.server 1194
Now you can launch OpenVPN GUI by double clicking the icon on the desktop (the one we just set to run as admin). This will launch the OpenVPN GUI into the system tray.
Click on system tray, right click on OpenVPN GUI, left click "Connect".
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I am writing about how Mark Scarp's column "Dodgers' postgame dip a lack of manners" (Tribune, Sept. 22) was insightful to me.
As a high school athlete myself, I have never experienced much show-boating or excessive celebration from a rival team after losing a game. I feel like this kind of celebration has been shunned from sports entirely. From being involved with sports all my life, I've seen a steady rise in sportsmanship and respect towards other teams. What the Dodgers did at Chase Field fell completely out of that social norm.
Also, The pool is someone's seat and jumping into the pool to celebrate is equivalent to going into the stands to celebrate.
I believe the Dodgers tainted their own image by disrespecting the home team.
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McMonigle ready for NCAA Championship
Junior to jump at 2:30 p.m. Friday
March 9, 2011
Braden McMonigle will eye the high jump bar at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship.
Braden McMonigle is not a prototypical high jumper. At 5 feet 11 inches, the Wilmington College junior is always looking up at the bar he is about to clear.
On Friday, McMonigle will compete with the nation's best jumpers in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship at Capital University.
McMonigle (Monroe/Lemon-Monroe) will likely be one of the shortest jumpers in the field, but his stature is more than offset by flawless mechanics.
"I've really worked hard on increasing my speed toward the bar," McMonigle said. "It really helps me carry over once I get to the top. That's really what's doing it. I don't have the advantage of being 6-5 or 6-6. Those guys can jump a lot higher than I can, so I have to rely on mechanics, the technique — bending at the bar is what gets me over. I can bend around the bar, and some of the guys can't. I take pride in that."
McMonigle qualified for the NCAA meet by jumping an indoor school-record 6-9 at the Otterbein Invitational on Jan. 22 — an effort that was the fifth-best jump in the nation this season.
Unbeaten in five meets, McMonigle's biggest challenge was provided by an ankle injury. After missing three meets in mid-season, he came back to win the Ohio Athletic Conference title with an effort of 6-6.75.
"I'm feeling good. I'm starting to come back and get into the groove of things," McMonigle said. "Hopefully, I can come out and kill it this weekend."
When competition begins at 2:30 p.m. Friday, McMonigle will be making his debut in the NCAA indoor meet. Big meets, however, are not unfamiliar to the Quaker jumper. He earned All-America honors with an eighth-place finish at the 2009 NCAA outdoor meet and finished 10th at the 2010 outdoor championship. His presence at this year's indoor meet, he said, is the result of a renewed commitment to off-season training.
"I came in last fall expecting to do well at this meet," McMonigle said. "I set my sights on the indoor meet. I'm going to let the indoor meet cross over to the outdoor season."
McMonigle's goal is to clear a bar that perches more than a foot above his head — a feat he nearly accomplished last spring when he jumped an outdoor school-record 6-10.25 at the OAC Black Meet. He knows it will take a similar effort Friday to climb to the top of the awards podium.
"I plan to come in around 6-6," he said. "We'll see how I feel in warm-ups before making a final decision. I like jumping at Capital — I'm used to it. It's good to be somewhere you have jumped and somewhere you are comfortable with."


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Videos: Celebrate The Musical Legacy Of Notorious B.I.G.
Today marks the anniversary of the murder of Christopher Wallace aka the [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Notorious B.I.G.[/lastfm], who was shot to death on March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles, California. Check out some of my favorites from the Biggie archive, including his old freestyles, like one with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]2 Pac[/lastfm], music videos, like "One More Chance," and his last interview before he died! Take a moment reminisce on one of the most unforgettable artists in rap music's history!
"Corner Freestyle"
"One More Chance"
Biggie began his rapping career on the street corners in Brooklyn, New York when he was a teenager, having ciphers with other local rap cats. After being released from prison for selling crack, he made a mixtape under the name Biggie Smalls, which made its way into the hands and ears of DJ Mister Cee, who had previously worked with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Big Daddy Kane[/lastfm]. The tape was also heard by the editor of "The Source," who featured Biggie in its Unsigned Hype section.
"Mo Money, Mo Problems" (feat.[lastfm link_type="artist_info"] Mase[/lastfm] & [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]P. Diddy[/lastfm])
("Mo Money, Mo Problems" was the second single from Biggie's album Life After Death and was released after his murder. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in 1997 and was his second posthumous #1 single, making him the only artist in Hot 100 History to have 2 #1 singles posthumously. He is noticeably absent from the video!)
"Big Poppa"
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, who was working as an A&R for [lastfm link_type="similar_artist_radio"]Uptown Records[/lastfm], got a hold of a demo that Biggie made and signed him immediately. Diddy then put Biggie to work, having him lay a verse on [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Heavy D & the Boyz [/lastfm]' song "A Buncha N****s" (Click here to listen).
Not too long after Biggie signed his deal, Diddy got fired from Uptown. That's when Diddy created [lastfm link_type="similar_artist_radio"]Bad Boy Records[/lastfm] and signed Biggie to a new deal. Biggie released a huge catalogue of hits while signed to Bad Boy. The rest is, as they say, history! Check out Biggie's Wikipedia page for a more in-depth look into his life, career and accomplishments!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
As Valentine's Day approaches, I was asked by a parent at my daughter's school if I wanted to contribute some baked goods for their 2nd grade Valentine's Day Party. Since she cannot have most of the treats provided at parties, I always feel obligated to make something that she can enjoy too. Luckily, I have a great chocolate cake recipe that I regularly use to make cupcakes. These tasty little morsels freeze and defrost well, and I keep them on hand for when my girls are invited to birthday parties. I just defrost a cupcake, add store-bought frosting and sprinkles, and they're ready to party!
This cake also refrigerates well (without any grainy texture), so I am able to bake it the day before an event like this Valentine's Day Party, which is handy since I don't usually have time the same day to bake. The texture is dense and moist, and the flavor very chocolaty.
I adapted this recipe from a Devil's Food Cake recipe I found in "The Baker's Manual", Fifth Edition by Joseph Amendola and Nicole Rees. I modified some of the measurements, used gluten-free flour, and added melted, unsweetened chocolate, which I had on hand one day and wanted to try. I am consistently pleased with the results.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake (Cupcakes) Ingredients
Makes 2 8-inch rounds (about 1.5 inches thick) or 16 cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend (muffin/cake blend)
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, natural cocoa powder (like Hershey's)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (I use a combination of white and brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp gluten-free vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk (cow, rice, or soy)
- 3/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 cup hot coffee
- Grease and flour 2 cake pans, or line muffin tins with paper liners.
- Mix all dry ingredients (gluten-free flour through sugar) in a large bowl with a wisk.
- In a large mixer bowl, mix together eggs, vanilla, milk and oil. Gradually add the dry ingredients until incorporated.
- Slowly add the hot coffee. Keep the mixer running at a low speed to avoid sloshing and splashing.
- Add the melted chocolate. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then mix the batter on high for 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the cake pans or fill muffin tins 2/3 full. An ice cream scoop with a release is a good measure for the cupcakes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake cake for 30-35 min, cupcakes for approximately 20 minutes until done. The cake will spring bake when touched if it is done.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
You can freeze the cupcakes (without frosting) by placing them on a flat surface in the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, store them in freezer bag. Defrost in the refrigerator or microwave them for about 20-25 seconds on high.


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Articles and photos related to Canadian celebrities.
Rachel's Walk of Fame
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Rachel McAdams was in Toronto on Saturday for Canada's Walk of Fame event. She wore black and white for the awards and then red inside at the dinner. And she had several members of her family there with her, that's how exciting the honour was for all of them, not only because of course she's Canadian, but because it was happening in her own city. Full Story
Blake's first bump carpet
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Blake Lively was posing real hard at the Golden Heart Awards last night in New York. It was her first carpet since she announced her pregnancy. And it's her first carpet since Gawker sh-t on her for the Allure of the Antebellum. Click here for a refresher. Full Story
Today, with Keanu Reeves & Dr Strange?
Keanu Reeves was in New York for the premiere of John Wick on Monday night, the same day he was on Reddit for an AMA. I wasn't paying attention the last time he did an AMA but there's a quirk. A Keanu Reeves quirk: he answers a lot of questions with "today". Example: how do you like your eggs? Today, I like my eggs over-easy. Full Story
Blake's Bountiful Womb
Blake Lively and her artisanal fetus (thank you Michael K at Dlisted) are all over Preserve right now – first, with the announcement and now with Bringing Up Baby, a post all about… huh? I know that not everyone can be Grace Coddington and tell a fantastical visual story, but if this is all about Bringing Up Baby Full Story
Come on, Gossip Genie!
Pacific Coast News
Joanna sent me a link from ONTD this morning - third week of September, a fan posted these photos from the set of Demolition, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. You have to scroll down that link to see the shots in question but Rachel McAdams is in a couple of them even though she's not in the movie. Full Story
Gossip Genie: Rachel + Riggins
Variety reported today that Rachel McAdams is very close to signing on to True Detective season 2. Her name came up after Elisabeth Moss was rumoured, and then they apparently ended up auditioning several other actors because of a scheduling conflict; she's also working on a film called Spotlight and they had to negotiate so that she could take on True Detective without giving that up. Full Story
"That's just my face penis"
FameFlynet, Pacific Coast News
One of the earliest rumours about the True Detective Season 2 casting was that Ellen Page and Kate Mara would replace Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. I was excited about that. I didn't really care for Season 1 but if they'd set it up like that for Season 2, I was in. Didn't happen. Full Story
Like Bieber, like Leo
AKM-GSI /Splash
Justin Bieber partied in Cannes this year. One night, at a club, he took the mic and dropped a few verses. Because, you know, in his head, he's a badass. Here's the video. Are you impressed? Is that the kind of cool you want to be around? You know who else was there that night? At the same club? Leonardo DiCaprio. Full Story
The First Couple of Canadian Music: over?
US Weekly reported yesterday that Chad Kroeger has been telling people that he and Avril Lavigne are done. We actually covered this on etalk a couple of months ago. That's how long he's been walking around announcing this. Full Story
Ellen Page is Royal
W Magazine's cover feature this month: The New Royals There are several women who've been chosen. The best one, to me anyway, since we're keeping with a Canadian Maritime theme today: Ellen Page, born in Halifax. Ellen Page, definitely a new royal, definitely getting the respect she deserves. Full Story
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have a baby
US Weekly reports exclusively that Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling's baby girl arrived on Friday, September 12. No name has been announced. Which is not surprising. They've never actually confirmed they were expecting in the first place. In fact, when news first broke that she was pregnant, people were still saying (hoping?) that they were no longer together. Full Story
Xavier Dolan in Elephant Song: TIFF Review
Jonathan Leibson/ Getty
Xavier Dolan's duelling enfant terrible and wunderkind personas have become his trademark, often overshadowing his immense talent. Remember, this 25-year-old won the Cannes Jury Prize for his fifth film, Mommy, in May, but barely eight months earlier, he bit back at an unflattering review in The Hollywood Reporter, tweeting, "kiss my narcissistic ass. Full Story
You boo, he takes his clothes off
Theo Wargo/ Dimitrios Kambouris/ Getty
Oh Brooklyn. You gave him a reason. I mean, he never really needs a reason. But now he's just made it his thing. So Justin Bieber was at Fashion Rocks last night. As he stepped on stage to present with model Lara Stone, the crowd started hissing. In response, he took his shirt and pants off, then did a few lunges in his underpants. Full Story
Drama anywhere, any time
O'Neill/ Todd G/ PacificCoastNews
This is why I keep comparing Justin Bieber to Lindsay Lohan. Because it's ALWAYS something. It's always chaos. There's always drama. And it's never their fault. JB went home to Stratford, ON for Labour Day long weekend. He had Selena Gomez with him. They spent time with the family. Full Story


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Alan Burke
Alan S. Burke (September 15, 1922 - August 25, 1992) was an American conservative television and radio talk show host who was on the air primarily in New York City from 1966 to 1969 on WNEW (now Fox Broadcasting O&O WNYW). He was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1922. Burke was a pioneer of the confrontational style where he would attack or insult his guest and plant ringers in the audience who would attack the guest. Burke had programs on various Miami, Florida radio stations during much of the 1970s and '80's, where he continued to employ his confrontational style. Burke's best known caller was known only as "Raymond", a presumed burn-out who spouted comically clever poetry, often espousing the virtues of his hero, Alan Burke.  ( Wikipedia article )
Personal facts
- Date of birth
- 1922-09-15
- Place of birth
- Richmond
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Talk show host
|University of Richmond
- Date of death
- 1992-08-25
- Place of death
- Boca Raton


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"If men were angels, government would not be necessary."
-James Madison
Fall 2012
American National Government/Marquette
Tentative Course Syllabus
Professor: Amanda Cook Fesperman
Office: D307
Phone: 224-0203
Email: email@example.com
Web Page: http://www.ivcc.edu/cookfesperman
Office Hours: M 1:15-2:15, T: 9:00-12:30, Th: 1:45-2:15 or by appointment.
ReaCH FaR:
The bold letters in this statement represent the Core Values of IVCC. They stand for – Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, Fairness and Respect. It is expected that the students and the professor will know and carry out these values in all aspects of this course. Caring-- one of IVCC's core values - has been chosen as this year's campus-wide theme. Caring influences each of us daily -- at school, in our homes, at work, and in our fields of study. Keep the theme in mind as you complete course activities and interact with others on campus and in the community this semester.
Syllabus Changes:
I reserve the right to change the syllabus at any time during the semester. Students will be notified through blackboard/email of any changes.
Required Texts and Materials:
Geer, Schiller, and Segal, Gateways to Democracy, Cengage Publishing, ISBN 978-0-9189-0695-6, can be purchased in the IVCC bookstore in person or online at http://www.ivccbookstore.com (Note: This book is available for rental through the IVCC Bookstore for a significant discounted price. Contact the IVCC bookstore for further inquiries.) Information on the textbook rental program can be found at http://www.ivccbookstore.com/site_rental.asp?mscssid=124FC272454240A0A567CFE005F2DE5B
I will be using Blackboard for the purposes of group email and for grading. You will be enrolled as a Blackboard user by me. Blackboard, can be linked to at https://ivcc.blackboard.com/webapps/login/. You can find information about logging into and using blackboard by visiting the following link: http://www.ivcc.edu/studenthelpdesk.aspx?id=16943
Supplementary Reading Materials:
Newsweek, Newsmax, Time, and/or U.S. News and World Report and Chicago Tribune, New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today (latest copies are available in the library's periodical section and on-line). Online Newspapers – www.cnn.com, www.nytimes.com, www.chicagotribune.com, http://www.washintonpost.com/, http://online.wsj.com/home-page
Course Objectives:
To prepare the student to become a functioning citizen by becoming more aware of the United States system of government, its strengths and its limitations.
To illustrate the inequalities that exist in society, analyze how the United States system of government may perpetuate these inequalities, and look for solutions to the problems of inequalities in society.
To give the student an understanding of the nature and scope of political science both theoretically and historically.
To make the student aware of her/his social and cultural biases in order to learn critical analysis skills.
To assist students in demonstrating a competent understanding of United States government in the following ways:
*Ability to describe the philosophies underlying United States governmental systems.
*Ability to explain factors associated with political socialization and contemporary political activities.
*Ability to describe and analyze the social and political issues besetting United States' democracy in the 20th Century.
*Ability to describe and analyze contemporary United States governmental institutions at Federal, State, and local levels.
Class Participation – 20%
Class attendance is required and students should come to class prepared to discuss the materials assigned for that week and to discuss any news items on the United States government they come across that should be raised for discussion. I hope that students will come to class with insightful questions and/or comments about the assigned readings and news stories, and I will also be calling on students at random to answer some questions of my own. Answers to my questions should show that the student has read and understands the class materials and that she/he has the ability to apply critical thinking skills to those materials. The quality of your contributions is more important than the quantity, but both are expected.
Below are some guidelines that may help you to understand my expectations and how you will be graded on this portion of your grade.
Excellent contributor (A): The student attends class on a regular basis and comes prepared with insightful comments and questions about the course materials. The student also shows a high level of critical thinking in evaluating course materials. The class as a whole benefits highly from this student's contributions.
Good contributor (B): The student attends class on a regular basis and often comes prepared with insightful comments and questions about the course material. The student also shows some critical thinking in evaluating course materials. The class as a whole generally benefits from this student's contributions.
Fair contributor (C): The student attends class more often than not and sometimes comes to class with questions or comments that reflect some insight into the course materials. The student shows some critical thinking in evaluating course materials but often struggles to see beyond personal biases. The class sometimes benefits from this student's contributions.
Unsatisfactory contributor (D): The student comes to class but is unprepared. Comments are not insightful, are extremely bias or do not benefit the class.
Non-contributor (F): The student either does not maintain regular attendance or attends but does not contribute to class discussions.
Study Terms – 15%
On my webpage are study questions for each chapter. Doing the study questions is very important as they serve as a partial study guide for exam preparation. You should look to the text for the answers. If you are unable to find the answer to a question, ask me in class or email me. All homework must be typewritten and numbered. These questions, along with class notes, discussions and reading assignments, will be the basis for exams.
Paper - 25%
Students will be assigned to write a 4-5 page research paper on one of the following questions:
1) Do states still have enough power? (Sept. 26th);
2) Are Americans losing their Civil Liberties ? (Oct. 8th);
3) Is marriage a fundamental right that should be afforded to every American citizen? (Oct. 17th);
4) Will term limits fix what's wrong with Congress? (Oct. 24th);
5) Does the Office of the President have too much power? (Oct. 31st);
6) Should Federal justices be elected? (Nov. 14th);
7) Are Americans ready for a third party? (Nov. 26th);
8) Should elections laws be changed to make voting easier? (Dec. 5th); or
9) How has the Citizens United case affected elections (Dec. 10th)?
Only 2-3 people may write a paper for each question and I will take volunteers the first day of class. The paper should look at both sides of the debate surrounding the given question and present each side thoroughly and without bias. This is not an opinion paper, so you should not write in the first person, nor should your personal opinion be present in the paper. The goal is not to convince me that one side is right or wrong, rather it is to thoroughly investigate and report both or all sides of the debate.
All of the following steps must be met in order for the paper to be accepted and graded:
It must be double-spaced typed in 12 pt font, Times New Roman, with 1 inch
margins and numbered.
2) It must be turned at the beginning of class on the date is due. Late papers will be accepted, but for a 10 point deduction EACH DAY they are late starting with the beginning of class for which they are due and including holidays and weekends.
3) It must be AT LEAST 4 pages long and no longer than 5. At least 4 pages means that you start at the top of the page and go all the way to the bottom of each page.
4) It must have a cover page that has your name on it.
5) You must use AT LEAST 4 credible sources that are approved by me in advance during my office hours and they must be listed at the end in a bibliography.
6) You must properly cite the paper using APA format.
7) The paper should be written formally and be grammatically correct.
Please feel free to stop by my office for
help. Don't wait to start the
research. This is only a 4-5 page paper,
but it must be packed with good information from start to finish.
Exams - 40%
There will be four exams throughout the semester. The dates and topic materials are listed in the syllabus. I will provide blue books for the exams. Exams will consist of short answer questions. Students will be given a note card 1 week prior to the exam that they may use to write down any material they want to use on the exam. Only that note card may be used, the note card must be prepared by you, in your handwriting, cannot be copied from someone else's note card/notes and must be turned in with your exam. Please come prepared on exam day, meaning that you have a thorough understanding of the materials presented in the notes, readings, class discussions and study questions. Make-up exams will only be granted to students who have a valid excuse that can be documented in writing and when I have approved the absence ahead of time.
Academic dishonesty:
Plagiarism or cheating in any form will not be tolerated. All words or ideas that are not your own must be cited in all of the work that is submitted for this course. Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing may receive a failing grade for the entire course. Additionally, a report of the transgression will be filed with the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following examples: 1) Answering questions in your homework based on materials you obtained from another source without giving credit to that source. Even if you paraphrase from another source, you must give credit. When using the exact words of someone else, you must use quotations and cite. However, you should very rarely do this since you will not learn as well if you don't put things in your own words. 2) Putting any material on an exam that is not in your own words. Even if you put something in your homework that is not in your own words, on an exam it MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. 3) Using websites or other sources other than your notes or the text to take your exam. 4) Turning in any work that is not your own or having someone else do the work for you. 5) Using someone else's note card (a copy, a handwritten replica, or material not from your own notes), etc. 6) Having someone else take an exam for you. 7) Cheating off of someone else's test to obtain the answers. 8) Asking another student for an answer to a test. 9) Obtaining the exam ahead of time to know what will be on the exam. 10) Using other materials other than the one note card given to you to take the exam.
Final grades:
The grading scale for this course will be as follows:
I round grades up at .5 and down at .4 so every point counts in this class. Also, please be aware that the final grade is not based on total points, rather on weighted grades. The weighting is as follows: 20% for Class Attendance, 40% for exams, 15% for study questions, and 25% for research papers. The final weighted grade in Blackboard is the correct grade. Please note: I do not use total points. The grades are weighted so you cannot calculate your grade by adding up the points you have a dividing by the total points. The weighted grade in blackboard is your current semester grade.
There may be extra credit opportunities throughout the semester that I will announce in class and/or through blackboard. Extra credit usually involves attending events on-campus or in the community that I think are relevant to the course or will enhance your overall experiences as a student. Extra credit is added to the exam portion of your grade. The first extra credit assignment is as follows:
Extra Credit Assignment 1. Point Value - 10.
Submit an entry to me for the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Writing Contest. The entry can be about any aspect of the civil rights, historic or modern, and does not have to be about Dr. King himself. The entry can be in any writing style (essay, poem, short story, etc.), but must be a serious attempt (no Haikus) and must be your own original work. Entries must be typed, include your name and phone number, and must be submitted no later than Monday, December 10th.
Special Needs:
If you are a student with a documented cognitive (learning disabilities), physical, or psychiatric disability (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, AD/HD, post-traumatic stress, and others) you may be eligible for academic support services such as extended test time, texts on disc, note taking services, etc... If you are interested in learning if you can receive these academic support services, please contact either Tina Hardy (email@example.com, or 224-0284) or Judy Mika firstname.lastname@example.com or 224-0350), or stop by the Disability Services Office in B-204.
My hope is to create an equitable learning environment for all students. If you want to discuss your learning experience, please talk to me as early in the term as possible. If you know you have, or suspect you have a disability (learning disability, physical disability, or psychiatric disability such as anxiety, depression, AD/HD, post-traumatic stress, or others) for which you may need accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office in B-204. Tina Hardy email@example.com, 224-0284) or Judy Mika firstname.lastname@example.com or 224-0350) work in that office and can help determine if you are eligible for support.
Course Withdrawal:
The final date to withdraw from this course is Thursday, Nov. 8th. Effective Summer 2011, students are now able to withdraw themselves through WebAdvisor. They can access it through "My Class Schedule" and through the "Register and Drop" page on the Student Menu. Students can also come to the Admissions & Records Office to request a withdrawal. He/she will need to show a photo id and complete the withdrawal form. The faculty member will receive the yellow copy of the withdrawal form.
Please Note: Before withdrawing yourself from a course it is HIGHLY recommended that you speak to your instructor and the financial aid office (if you are receiving financial aid) first. Students often believe they are doing worse in a course than they are, or, if special circumstances exist, a faculty member may be able to work out an alternative to a withdrawal like an incomplete. Faculty members still reserve the right to withdraw students for violations of class polices, or to issue them a failing grade. Students cannot withdraw from a class in order to avoid receiving a punitive grade. Those who do will be reinstated.
A Note About Respect:
IVCC is an academic institution where all sincere viewpoints are welcomed, however, this does not give you license to verbally attack or intentionally offend your fellow classmates or professor. If you disagree with a person's point of view, please do so respectfully and by using critical thinking, not by issuing personal attacks, sarcasm, or insults. Any student who violates these class policies will be removed from class at the discretion of the instructor and will receive a failing grade for the semester. Egregious violations of this policy will be referred to the college for disciplinary action.
Mandatory Attendance Policy:
This is college and some instructors may not care if you attend class or not. However, it is my policy that students need to attend class, turn in assignments and take exams on a regular basis. A student may be automatically withdrawn by me for any of the following reasons: 1) Failure to attend classes for two weeks in a row; 2) Missing class more than 5 times during the semester; or 4) Missing more than one exam. If the failure to comply is beyond the withdrawal deadline, a failing grade may be issued instead.
A Few Rules:
1. Please turn off all cell phones/tablets before coming to class.
2. Do not text in class.
3. Please leave all electronic devices at home or turned off in your backpacks.
4. Do not sleep in the classroom.
5. Do not talk while I am or others in the class are talking.
6. Do not pack up your things or rustle papers until I have dismissed you from class.
7. If you have an electronic device that you will using for taking notes, you may only use
it for that purpose and not to surf the internet, chat, check email, etc.
8. Do not come to class late. If you are late on occasion, please come into class
quietly and do not disrupt the classroom.
9. Chewing Tobacco is not permitted in the classroom.
Failure to obey these rules may result in a student being
asked to leave the class.
Habitual offenders may be asked to leave the class for the entire semester and will receive a failing grade at the discretion of the professor.
Class Assignment Schedule
August 20th
Welcome! Class procedures and policies.
Reading Assignment – Critical Thinking and Cognitive Dissonance and Jared Diamond's Soft Sciences are Often Harder than Hard Sciences
August 22nd
Discussion: Critical Thinking, Cognitive Dissonance, and Diamond's article
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 1
Assignment 1: Study Questions (Due in Class Sept. 5th)
Discussion: Democracy
August 29th
Discussion: Democracy continued
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 2 and The United States Constitution and Amendments (Geer pg. 608).
Assignment 2: Study Questions (Due in Class Sept. 17th)
Sept. 3rd
No Class – Labor Day
Sept. 5th
Discussion: The Constitution
Sept. 10th
Discussion: The Constitution continued
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 3 and lecture notes and Federalist Papers 10 and 51 (Geer pg. 624)
Assignment 3: Study Questions (Due in Class Sept. 24th)
Sept. 12th
Discussion: Federalist Papers
Reading Assignment: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, Katzenbach v. McClung and Wickard v. Filburn.
Sept. 17th
Discussion: Federalism
Sept. 19th
Exam I – All Materials to Date (Remember your blue book, note card and blue or black pen)
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 4 and lecture notes.
Assignment 4: Study Questions (Due in Class Oct. 8th)
Sept. 24th
Discussion Civil Liberties
Sept. 24th
Sept. 26th
Discussion: Civil Liberties continued
Paper #1 Due in Class
Oct. 1st
Discussion: Civil Liberties Continued
Discussion: Civil Liberties Continued
Reading Assignment: Ginsberg, Chapter 5 and Civil Rights lecture notes online.
Also read "I Have A Dream" online.
Assignment 5: Study Questions (Due in class Oct. 15th).
Oct. 8th
Discussion: Civil Rights
Paper #2 Due in Class
Oct. 10th
Discussion: Civil Rights cont
Oct. 29th
Exam II - All materials post Exam I (Remember your note card, and blue or black pen)
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 12 and lecture notes.
Assignment 6: Study Questions
Discussion: Congress
Paper #5 Due in Class
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 13 and lecture notes.
Assignment 7: Study Questions
Nov. 7th
Discussion: The Presidency
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 15 and lecture notes.
Assignment 8: Study Questions
Nov. 12th
No Class – Veterans Day
Nov. 14th
Discussion: The Federal Courts
Paper #6 Due in Class
Nov. 19th
Discussion: The Federal Courts
Nov. 21st
Thanksgiving - No Class
Nov. 21st
Nov. 26th
Exam III – All materials post-Exam II (Remember your note card, and blue or black pen)
(Study questions for Chapters 12, 13, and 15 must be turned in during class no later than today)
Paper #7 Due in Class
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 9 and lecture notes.
Assignment 9: Study Questions
Nov. 28th
Discussion: Political Parties
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 10 and lecture notes.
Assignment 10: Study Questions
Dec. 3rd
Elections and Campaigns
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 11 and lecture notes.
Assignment 11: Study Questions
Dec. 5th
Discussion: Voting
Reading Assignment: Geer, et al, Chapter 6 and lecture notes.
Assignment 12: Study Questions
Paper #8 Due in Class
Dec. 10th
Paper #9 Due in Class
Discussion: Public Opinion
Paper #9 Due in Class
Discussion: Public Opinion Continued
Dec. 17th
Exam IV - All Materials Post Exam III (Remember your note card, and blue or black pen)
Study Questions for Chapters 10, 11 and 6 must be turned in during class no later than today.


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Star Wars The Clone Wars Version 4.0Apr 15, 2014 Full Version 253 comments
In development since August of 2010. Version 4.0 has evolved and been changed many times to make it the massive full conversion mod that it is today.
This mod was original made by Nett40. He has since moved on from the community and our team has taken on the task of continuing the mod. We have made and are still working to make a total conversion mod based on The Clone Wars as seen in Both the 2004 Cartoon and the new Clone Wars series using inspiration from the movies, Republic Commando, Battle Front 1 & 2 and other popular Star Wars sources.
This Clone War era mod would not have been possible without the help and aid of the whole modding community, THANKS TO ALL...
Please contact us ASAP, if you have any concerns against my use of your material, or if you simply feel that I haven't credited you properly
For the Star Wars: Clone Wars Sub-Mod go to
For help with installing mods go to this forum and ask
38 comments by Ozzy667 on Apr 15th, 2014
Well for starters their are some known issues which we were unable to resolve.
-The Abandoned Sensor array and Pirate Outpost can not be captured
-Attacking certain turrets and wallsaround CIS bases with explosives and
heavy weapons damages the base shield for unknown reasons. The shield now
regenerates health to compensate for the issue.
-A few nightvision clones have momentary animation pauses while moving the
clones in a large group.
-Occasionally Anakin and ObiWan have frozen while attacking droids using
their Berserker ability.
So we will be working to fix these issues for a later patch. We also plan to add some things in the 4.1 patch
-Omega Squad with
stealth armor
-2nd Airborne
-Aquatic Units
-Possibly redo Durge
-Kul Teska
-Scorpenek annihilator
-Underwater Ground map for Mon Calamari
-Ringo Vinda
We will also be listening to what the fans may want.
Now with 4.0 FINALLY done I for one will be taking a long break from this mod and Star Wars in general besides helping the Vong mod. I am beyond burned out after working on this for so long. I will be working on 4.1 here and their but as far as modding goes I will be working on a non Star Wars mod for a while.
Here is shot of my first ship for the mod. I am working on textures for 4 others currently and working on Infantry and Vehicle models.
Model by Kharcov Texture by Ozzy667
So stay tuned for my page for this new mod which for now will be called Earth 2100 and stay tuned for 4.1.Thanks for all you support.
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In development since August of 2010. Version 4.0 has evolved and been changed many times to make it the massive full conversion mod that it is today.
Sorry for the problem with the demo. I made a minor mistake with the installer, but everything is fine now! Enjoy the demo! The_Darker_Side
Were you not able to install the new test version of the mod because you had the steam version of FOC and didnt have instructions on how to install in...
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This a small patch, which adds some of the CIS symbols (not all), fix some bugs in skirmish and add a new Republic hero... There will be a new full version...
This is version 1.5 of the total conversion CLONE WAR ERA mod for EaW/FoC. I've compiled Clone Wars era models, icon and textures from various mods, packs...
ok i did download the mod did instal it but it does not look like the one from the screnshots its ok as for the mod but nothing special could done more with it that is my opinion but its not important as long as it suits the others i think it is ok
its nothing like the newest screenshots is bcuz ur playing the DEMO version the full version is not released yet they are adding more things to it later on
A LOT more things.
Happy new year everybody !!!
This mod is great. But I have a question. How can I rise up the number of ship in space. What data can I modifie ?
I'm sorry if my english is bad.
Thanks for your work.
you need to change something in a xml file called Factions
Mmm no. Easier and more fun way to do it is to edit the Population_Value in the units XML file, change it to 0 and it will allow you to build infinite of them.
yes but it slows down the game or something
Happy new year from Scotland
can you make this gunship Simjoy.deviantart.com
we are playing with some gunship designs
that design woud bee good with the arc tropper clones.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post7301319411690615758..comments2014-12-14T11:38:43.099-06:00Comments on Barbara's Force Free Animal Training Talk: Preventing the One Person ParrotBarbara Heidenreichhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-27192508736253263462013-11-30T12:48:55.512-06:002013-11-30T12:48:55.512-06:00Hello, In general macaws dont live in a groups of...Hello,

In general macaws dont live in a groups of 3 unless they are a family group. So a third bird may not help the situation. Two of the three will likely buddy up and one will be the odd man out. Being that there is alot of factors to consider you might want a private consult with Pamela Clark to develop a detailed plan. Her website is www.pamelaclarkonline.com
Best to you and your birds.
BarbaraBarbara Heidenreichhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-46832782121976926412013-11-19T10:04:08.380-06:002013-11-19T10:04:08.380-06:00I have a 20 yr old greenwing. Three yrs ago she st...I have a 20 yr old greenwing. Three yrs ago she started plucking really bad and then started pulling out blood feathers. We did everything we could and our vet finally suggested that we place her in a free flight sanctuary in Fl. She was there for 3 yrs and stopped plucking but never bonded with anyone. I visited her several times and decided to build a aviary myself and bring her home. Because I was worried about her future and my son will take care of her when I am gone. I brought another Blue & Gold with her the same age , my flight is going to be 18x36. When I first came home with them I put them in a 10x10 and they did great, all of a sudden my greenwing wants to kill him. We had to separate them while our flight is being built. I realize my greenwing is doing this because of me, I have trying to work with them and its gotten a little better. I try not to give the B&G attention in front of her. I hope I will be able to put them together after my flight is built, the B&G is a great flyer and my greenwing not so much. someone told me I might have to bring another macaw in the flight and I do have a woman who has one the same age of mine that she is begging me to take. Would love to get some feedback on this problem if anyone could help. email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-7544960633610618862013-09-22T22:32:30.179-05:002013-09-22T22:32:30.179-05:00I am so glad you and your son are both able to enj...I am so glad you and your son are both able to enjoy this bird. And I love how thoughtful you were before taking the leap. Sounds like you all will add and do add so much to each other lives. Congrats!Barbara Heidenreichhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-11628499175955882552013-09-22T20:32:39.312-05:002013-09-22T20:32:39.312-05:00I have a 2 yr old orange winged Amazon who is trul...I have a 2 yr old orange winged Amazon who is truly the love of my life! I'm 62 & wanted to purchase him because he was sitting alone in a pet store & seemed desperate for attention! Because of my age, I knew he could be very alone or even homeless before he even reached middle age so I brought my 24 yr old son back to the store with me so he could meet him & agree that he would always have a home with him should something happen to me. So, together we took him home! At first he wouldn't go to anybody but me but with a lot of encouragement during the past year my son & Myakka are the best of friends. I feel so content knowing he'll always have a wonderful home within his own family with someone he knows is crazy about him! I just want to thank you for all the free info you made available for me to make an educated decision about bringing him into our family & how to get him to love my son as much as me! I'm forever grateful!!dta51http://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-39333004959819213352012-01-23T18:35:36.750-06:002012-01-23T18:35:36.750-06:00Hi there, Good for you for wanting to be proactive...Hi there,
Good for you for wanting to be proactive with your parrot and get a handle on problems early! I am going to refer you to my FAQ page on behavior problems. It has tons of resources to help you with aggressive behavior and also to help you get started training your bird to be interactive with your parents. Here is the link! http://www.goodbirdinc.com/parrot-behavior-problems.htmlBarbara Heidenreichhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813842527488109648.post-56555250401922494702012-01-22T19:43:17.275-06:002012-01-22T19:43:17.275-06:00My parrot is still very young, and is always aroun...My parrot is still very young, and is always around my parents and I. I'm having a problem training her not to bite and to have fun with my parents as well while I'm not home. What can I do?peachypaigehttp://email@example.com


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Geneva, 25 January 2013 - A new video coding standard building on the PrimeTime Emmy award winning ITU-T H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC was agreed by ITU members today.
The new codec will considerably ease the burden on global networks where, by some estimates, video accounts for more than half of bandwidth use. The new standard, known informally as "High Efficiency Video Coding" (HEVC) will need only half the bit rate of its predecessor, ITU-T H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 "Advanced Video Coding" (AVC), which currently accounts for over 80 per cent of all web video. HEVC will unleash a new phase of innovation in video production spanning the whole ICT spectrum, from mobile devices through to Ultra-High Definition TV.
ITU-T"s Study Group 16 has agreed first-stage approval (consent) of the much-anticipated standard known formally as Recommendation ITU-T H.265 or ISO/IEC 23008-2. It is the product of collaboration between the ITU Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) and the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG).
Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General, ITU: "ITU-T H.264 underpinned rapid progression and expansion of the video ecosystem, with many adopting it to replace their own proprietary compression codecs. The industry continues to look to ITU and its partners as the global benchmark for video compression, and I have no doubt that this new standard will be as effective as its predecessor in enabling the next wave of innovation in this fast-paced industry."
ITU-T H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC is deployed in products and services from companies including Adobe, Apple, BBC, BT, France Telecom, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Polycom, Samsung, Sony, Tandberg, Toshiba and others to deliver high definition video images over broadcast television, cable TV, a variety of direct-broadcast satellite-based television services, Blu-Ray disc formats, mobile phones, videoconferencing tools, digital storage media, and Internet Protocol television (IPTV). It remains the most deployed global video compression standard.
ITU-T H.265 / ISO/IEC 23008-2 HEVC will provide a flexible, reliable and robust solution, future-proofed to support the next decade of video. The new standard is designed to take account of advancing screen resolutions and is expected to be phased in as high-end products and services outgrow the limits of current network and display technology.
Companies including ATEME, Broadcom, Cyberlink, Ericsson, Fraunhofer HHI, Mitsubishi and NHK have already showcased implementations of HEVC. The new standard includes a "Main" profile that supports 8-bit 4:2:0 video, a "Main 10" profile with 10-bit support, and a "Main Still Picture" profile for still image coding that employs the same coding tools as a video "intra" picture.
The ITU/ISO/IEC Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) (formerly JVT) will continue work on a range of extensions to HEVC, including support for 12-bit video as well as 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 chroma formats. Another important element of this work will be the progression of HEVC towards scalable video coding. The three bodies will also work within the Joint Collaborative Team on 3D-Video (JCT-3V) on the extension of HEVC towards stereoscopic and 3D video coding.
Source: ITU
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) also known as H.265 is a draft video compression standard, a successor to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding), currently under joint development by the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG). MPEG and VCEG have established a Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) to develop the HEVC standard.[1] Said to improve video quality and double the data compression ratio compared to H.264., HEVC can scale from 320 x 240 pixels all the way up to 7680 x 4320 resolution.[2]
It has sometimes been referred to as "H.265" since it is considered the successor of H.264, although this name is not commonly used within the standardization project. In MPEG, it is also sometimes known as "MPEG-H", however, the primary name used within the standardization project is HEVC.[3]
HEVC aims to substantially improve coding efficiency compared to AVC High Profile, i.e. to reduce bitrate requirements by half with comparable image quality, at the expense of increased computational complexity. Depending on the application requirements, HEVC should be able to trade off computational complexity, compression rate, robustness to errors and processing delay time.
HEVC is targeted at next-generation HDTV displays and content capture systems which feature progressive scanned frame rates and display resolutions from QVGA (320x240) up to 1080p and Ultra HDTV (7680x4320), as well as improved picture quality in terms of noise level, color gamut and dynamic range.[4][5]
The HEVC draft design includes various coding tools, such as
It has been speculated that these techniques are most beneficial with multi-pass encoding.[6]
The ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) began significant study of technology advances that could enable creation of a new video compression standard (or substantial compression-oriented enhancements of the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard) in about 2004. Various techniques for potential enhancement of the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard were surveyed in October 2004. At the next meeting of VCEG, in January 2005, VCEG began designating certain topics as "Key Technical Areas" (KTA) for further investigation. A software codebase called the KTA codebase was established for evaluating such proposals in 2005.[7] The KTA software was based on the Joint Model (JM) reference software that was developed by the MPEG & VCEG Joint Video Team for H.264/MPEG-4 AVC. Additional proposed technologies were integrated into the KTA software and tested in experiment evaluations over the next four years.
Two approaches for standardizing enhanced compression technology were considered: either creating a new standard or creating extensions of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC. The project had tentative names H.265 and H.NGVC (Next-generation Video Coding), and was a major part of the work of VCEG until its evolution into the HEVC joint project with MPEG in 2010. The "H.265" nickname was especially associated with the potential creation of a new standard.
The preliminary requirements for NGVC were bit rate reduction of 50% at the same subjective image quality comparing to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High profile, with computational complexity ranging from 1/2 to 3 times that of the High profile. NGVC would be able to provide 25% bit rate reduction along with 50% reduction in complexity at the same perceived video quality as the High profile, or to provide greater bit rate reduction with somewhat higher complexity.[5]
"H.265" was used as a nickname for an entirely new standard, as was the "High-performance Video Coding" work by the ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). Although some agreements about the goals of the project had been reached by early 2009, e.g. computational efficiency and high compression performance,[8] the state of technology at the time seemed not yet mature for creation of an entirely new "H.265" standard, as all contributions were essentially modifications closely based on the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC design.
The ISO/IEC Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) started a similar project in 2007, tentatively named High-performance Video Coding. Early evaluations were performed with modifications of the KTA reference software encoder developed by VCEG. By July 2009, experimental results showed average bit reduction of around 20% compared with AVC High Profile; these results prompted MPEG to initiate its standardization effort in collaboration with VCEG.
A formal joint Call for Proposals (CfP) on video compression technology was issued in January 2010 by VCEG and MPEG, and proposals were evaluated at the first meeting of the MPEG & VCEG Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC), which took place in April 2010. A total of 27 full proposals were submitted. Evaluations showed that some proposals could reach the same visual quality as AVC at only half the bit rate in many of the test cases, at the cost of 2x-10x increase in computational complexity; and some proposals achieved good subjective quality and bit rate results with lower computational complexity than the reference AVC High profile encodings. At that meeting, the name High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) was adopted for the joint project. Starting at that meeting, the JCT-VC integrated features of some of the best proposals into a single software codebase and a draft standard text specification, and performed further experiments to evaluate various proposed features.[9][dated info] [10]
The timescale for completing the HEVC standard is as follows: