text: 5 BargainPosted: 12/08/2012This sadly overlooked title is, at this price, a must buy. You play as Aeron a young knight who's lover, Elena, is cursed and is slowly turning into a monster. To save her life Aeron enters Pandora's tower (actually a series of thirteen towers) where he must defeat the thirteen masters and feed their raw flesh to his girlfriend. Don't let the dark nature of the plot put you off though as this game is actually a half and half mix of action adventure and dating sim. A curious combination that actually really works. The dark horror nature of the plot serves as an effective counterpoint to the blossoming romance between the two characters and Elena's horrific situation gives the player a much more emotional push to save her life. Unlike other adventure games, it's not just your adventuring that wins the heart of fair maiden but actually how much time and attention you spend with/on your love interest. The game has multiple endings and if you want to get all the way to the end of the thriteen towers, and see the best of these, you're going to have to spend as much time wooing as monster slaying. The gameplay is excellent and plays like a cross between Castlevania and Zelda (which can only be a good thing).


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Compaq Presario CQ56-130SY Notebook PC support
What is the boot order?
When the computer starts, the system BIOS begins to check a pre-determined list of drives and devices that may contain an operating system such as Windows. The computer can boot an operating system from a hard drive, floppy drive, CD or DVD optical drive, USB storage device, or a network. The order in which the devices are checked is configurable through the BIOS setup menu.
What is the default boot order?
The default boot order settings for the computer are configured in the factory. The default boot order for HP notebook PCs is listed below.
- Floppy disk drive
- Optical drive (DVD, CD-ROM)
- Hard drive
- USB device
- Network adapter
NOTE:An operating system not found error message may appear if a floppy disk or an optical disk is inserted into a computer that does not contain an operating system. If this error occurs, remove the disk and restart the computer. If you have installed a second hard drive and the computer does not boot, please select the hard drive which contains the operating system as first boot device in the hard drive group.
Configuring the boot order
The boot order can be configured on the Advanced tab in the BIOS settings menu. The steps for modifying the boot order may vary depending on the model of the computer.
NOTE:BIOS configurations vary depending on the computer. For further information on a specific computer, refer to the documentation provided with the computer or go to the
HP Drivers and Downloads page
. The BIOS settings are generally listed in the Maintenance and Service Guide.
Follow the steps below to configure the boot order on most computers.
- Turn on or restart the computer.
- While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu.NOTE:The BIOS settings menu is accessible by pressing the f2 or the f6 key on some computers.
- Select the Advanced tab using the right and left arrow keys.
- Use the up and down arrow keys to select Boot Order.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot order.
Reset the boot order to the default settings
To reset the boot order to the default settings, follow the steps below.
- Turn on or restart the computer.
- While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu.
- Press the f9 key to reset the BIOS to the default settings.
- Press the f10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS settings menu.
NOTE:BIOS configurations vary depending on the computer. For further information on a specific computer, view the documentation provided with the computer. The BIOS settings are generally found in the Maintenance and Service Guide.
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Brown: Legislature should pass concealed carry law — a very restrictive one
BY MARK BROWN December 11, 2012 7:50PM
Updated: January 13, 2013 11:14AM
Oh, boy. I feel safer already.
Just knowing that within the next year or so there could be more people around me secretly but legally carrying guns, each of them prepared to shoot it out with the bad guys, well, it gives me a warm tingle all over.
Or was that a cold shiver. Sometimes it's hard to tell one from the other.
For anyone missing my sarcasm, it's always been fine by me that Illinois was the only state in the country that didn't permit its average citizens to carry guns.
It sure beat the heck out of so many of our other distinctions in the Land of Lincoln, whether real or perceived, such as: Most Crooked Politicians and Worst Government Finances.
But I also realized that, once Illinois achieved the singular status of being the last concealed carry holdout, politics dictated that something was going to have to give, sooner or later.
Now that the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that Illinois must relinquish its distinction sooner, within 180 days, I think the Democrat-controlled state Legislature should jump in without delay and approve a concealed carry law — after making sure to devise one that is as restrictive as any in the nation.
Not more restrictive, mind you, just as restrictive as whatever state has been able to craft a law that has passed muster with the courts. There's no sense in spending more money on lawyers than is absolutely necessary.
They tell me New York has a concealed carry law that the NRA hates but that the Second Circuit has now twice upheld. It requires applicants to show they have "a special need for self-protection."
I'm sure state Sen. Donne Trotter would have much rather explained to somebody why he had "a special need for self-protection" instead of going through that charade of pretending to be a security guard to get his gun carry permit. Maybe he could tell us what that need is.
As far as I know, nobody keeps track of how many more goofs show up at airports with guns in their carry-on luggage in states with concealed carry laws.
But as I understand it, we already get plenty of them here even without such a law.
One thing we don't have in Illinois, according to the gun control advocates at the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center, is anyone who has died at the hands of someone with a concealed carry permit.
The center has documented 499 such deaths elsewhere across the nation since 2007, with 14 of the victims being law enforcement officers.
These include 23 incidents of mass shootings by concealed carry killers that resulted in 103 deaths.
The capsule accounts of these deaths show a common thread: People with legal access to a gun who got angry and used it.
Still, I suppose some might chalk this up to anecdotal evidence, which the NRA could try to offset with stories of people who have used their guns in self-defense to protect themselves and others.
I don't doubt that it happens from time to time, although I am still of the opinion that the fewer guns that are circulating out there the better.
I know. Many of us disagree on that very basic point, which is why we're really going to disagree about what else I have to say.
As long as the courts think our lawmakers need to allow more people to carry their guns around with them outside the home, this might be as good a time as any for those same lawmakers to pass some commonsense gun control measures as well.
My friends in the gun control world say they could start by requiring a background check before every gun purchase, closing the loopholes that exempt certain private purchases.
Legislators also could include a law to require gun owners to report a lost or stolen gun within 72 hours of noticing that it's missing, which should discourage straw buyers.
Illinois could even go so far as to require gun registration, also anathema to the NRA.
Before the gun rights crowd gets all carried away with passing the concealed carry law of their dreams, a strong push from the new Democratic super-majorities for a couple of measures like these should bring everyone back down to earth.


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You've read Marti Barletta's Top 10 Surprises when it comes to marketing to women in TCW's May issue. Here, she offers 7 Secrets to marketing to the biggest decision makers in consumer/business spending…
1. Women don't want 'a league of their own.' Painting your brand pink is a good way to give your business the blues. Unless there's some particular functionality involved, women don't want 'special products for women.'
2. What will make your brand different are secondary features. Face it, all your direct competitors offer the same primary features. Otherwise, by definition, they wouldn't be your competitors. While men will often stop shopping with the first option that meets their primary needs – say a hotel in midtown Manhattan for $400/night – women will look for the best hotel for $400. That means they'll make a 'short list' and look into a longer list of features like free breakfast/Internet, a great workout center. In other words, women actually care about features that set you apart from competitors.
3. Marketing to women is about getting more than your fair share. Because women already buy most of almost everything, you're rarely going to get them to buy 'more' cars, computers and consumer electronics than they buy now. Your job is to get more of them to choose your brand. The key is connection and alignment. Alignment with the way women live, shop and choose brands – all quite different from men and from the 'average consumer.'
4. Because they have a longer list, when you meet the expectations of women you generally exceed men's expectations. According to research conducted by companies as diverse as Ford, Merrill Lynch, BMW, Ikea, Best Buy and Jiffy Lube, marketing driven by women's preferences increases customer satisfaction scores among men as well. So how's that for focus: one smart solution, two happy customers.
5. For a woman, 'status' purchases (luxury items) are less about exclusivity and, in a surprising twist, more about inclusivity. When she buys a Prada purse, she's not so much saying "I'm better than everyone who can't afford one," as "I belong here with the others of my tribe, who can."
6. Women have a great sense of humor but it differs from men's. Instead of "laughing at…" they like "laughing with…" Women understand male humor, and it sometimes makes them laugh, but it doesn't usually make them like you. And that's the point, isn't it?
7. Women are more loyal than men. Once a woman has bought from you one time, she wants to buy from you again. Why? First, her decision process is much more painstaking than a man's. She chooses to invest her effort up front because she doesn't want to have to 're-shop' all over again next time. Second, in situations involving a personal sales interaction, women weigh the salesperson's 'deservingness' of another sale more than men do. When you work hard for her business, she wants to reward that effort with more business.
If these 'secrets' seem like common sense to you, let me let you in on just one more: common sense is very different from common practice. And while marketers may be aware of these ideas, putting them into practice is very rare. But There's no 'big data' to devour, no time-consuming social media infrastructure to establish. Just get smart about your target, and get smarter about your marketing. She will surely reward you for it.


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The report shows the movement from transponder to transponder, and from online/active to offline within a transponder, with the legend explaining the terminology. I like it, and it gets the job done.Sixto, isn't time classify those PID changes 10xx <-> 1700 as 'active/inactive' finally,
at least not as 'moved/added' - changing PIDs isn't moving act per se.
Someday, I may re-visit a better way, but not sure what that would be.
As I've mentioned before, (and you've requested), I've thought about removing the 10xx (active) to 1700 (offline) movement, but I think it's very important to show the movement so that everyone can see how Cinema HD is used for part-time needs. It's a very important part of bandwidth analysis.
I've also been capturing the mid-Sunday analysis, to show how Cinema HD is used for Sunday Ticket. I've been comparing the past 4 NFL weekends, with week 3 probably being the most active. I need to summarize it.


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Importers could have an additional option for phytosanitary treatment of fresh produce this spring at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, easing logistics and decreasing costs, particularly for mangoes from Pakistan.
Now many mangoes from Pakistan are routed from their port of entry to the Sadex Corp. facility in Sioux City, Iowa, for irradiation before they can be distributed across the U.S.
Frank Benso, president of Gateway America, said with the installation of a Genesis II cobalt-60 irradiation machine at Gulfport importers will be able to save time and money. The project was recently completed, and Benso said he is working on final certification from the Animal and Plant Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Courtesy Gray*StarDesigned specifically for food irradiation, the Genesis II machine uses constant volume variable pressure underwater bells (stainless steel boxes) that can hold product that is 48 inches wide by 24 inches thick and 48 inches high. The sealed bells keep product dry while it is lowered into an underground pool for phytosanitary and food safety treatment. "We will be able to accept air cargo, ocean freight and (over-the-road) shipments," Benso said Feb. 11. "We plan to submit the certification paperwork to APHIS this week."
Once that documentation reaches APHIS officials, the Gulfport facility could be certified in 90 days or less, said Tanya Espinosa, APHIS spokeswoman. The review will include an on-site inspection. The agency OK'd the placement of the facility at Gulfport last year, but additional certification is required for the actual equipment.
William Watson, executive director of the National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., said the organization welcomes any additional treatment facilities to meet the phytosanitary requirements for imported mangoes.
"We've all been eating irradiated food for years," Watson said. "A new facility in Gulfport would be a great option."
Benso said in addition to providing phytosanitary services for imported produce, the Gateway America facility will provide food safety treatments for domestic and international produce. He noted that irradiation not only kills pests that APHIS is concerned about, but it also kills pathogens such as E. coli, salmonella and listeria.
"I see domestic applications for food safety measures equal to if not stronger than our phytosanitary services ultimately," Benso said. "Irradiation also kills decay bacteria, so shelf life is extended."
Along with irradiation services, Benso said the Gateway America facility at Gulfport has 20,000 square feet of refrigerated storage space and 20,000 square feet of dry storage space. He left room to install a second Genesis II irradiation machine.
Benso is also in the initial planning stages to build irradiation facilities on the West Coast, in New England and at other locations around the U.S. He plans to use Genesis II machines from Gray*Star Inc., Mount Arlington, N.J.


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Yeah I know I am jumping the gun.
What would you like to see as the next wave of expansions? I they stick with the 4 ship pattern then I see 2 options Original trilogy vs Prequel trilogy.
I would like to see the Original trilogy myself:
A-wing and B-wing for rebels.
Tie Interceptor and Bomber for the Imps.
what would you like in the next wave? or future waves for that matter?
Who wants claw craft and Jedi X-wings?
Who wants ARC 170 and Driod Fighters?


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Colorado Authors: Paula Mitchell: Wine Fundamentals & Traveling Through Colorado's Wine Country
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Mitchell, author of Exploring Colorado Wineries, will help you increase your wine knowledge and give an overview of Colorado's wine regions. Discover the incredible spectrum of Colorado's six wine regions, many wineries and tasting rooms. Learn about the "five s's" of wine tasting as well as the fine art of tasting room exploration, vocabulary, and etiquette.


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This is a 2009 or 2010 model.
New shock bearings (or are they bushings?) were installed last fall. I just installed a new skid plate. Includes two sets of headset parts, one of which was never used. The front derailleur is included.
The frame itself was heavily used and has numbers scrapes, scratches, and a few dings and gouges. I'm a klutz and fall alot. It is still solid and was never used for crazy drops and jumps and such, "I'm too old for that ****".
I still have the original shipping box if you want it.
I live in Leominster work in Littleton, and am frequently in Amherst.


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The compact and midsize crossover/SUV segments are two of the most toughly contested segments in the business. With January under 2012's belt, the sales race has just begun to heat up. In the compact segment, the Honda CR-V beat out hopefuls at Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Nissan for the crown, while in the midsize segment Jeep came out of nowhere with the Grand Cherokee to take the lead over Ford, Chevy, Kia, and Toyota.
Compact Crossover/SUVs
1) Honda CR-V – 18,960 Sold
Buoyed by sales of the all-new 2012 model, the Honda CR-V took the top-spot among compact SUVs and Crossovers for the first month of the year. Honda's 18,960 CR-V sales represent a 16.0 percent increase versus the same period last year. There may still be 11 months left in 2012 but with the new CR-V continuing to roll out, it seems as if Honda's got the right tools to attempt to maintain its lead in the segment.
2) Ford Escape – 17,259 Sold
Trailing not far behind the Honda CR-V was the Ford Escape, which is likely moving in such numbers due the 2013 Escape's impending roll out. In 2011, the Ford Escape outsold the CR-V, earning it the number five slot of the top ten vehicles sold in the U.S. – the Honda CR-V didn't make the cut last year. Thus far in 2012, Escape sales were up 23.5 percent year-over-year, and with the 2013 Escape on its way we only see the battle for first heating up.
3) Chevrolet Equinox – 13,662 Sold
Third place in the first month of compact SUV sales for 2012 is the Chevy Equinox which has been selling at a steady pace for a while now. Chevy's 13,662 Equinoxes sold represented a small bump in sales as compared to last January, bringing the model up 6.3 percent, and out-selling its GMC Terrain cousin which had just 5649 in sales.
4) Toyota RAV4 – 9819 Sold
Toyota's RAV4 sales were just shy of 10,000 last month with 9819 of the aging cute-utes sold. That represented a 12.3 percent dip in RAV4 sales as compared to last January when 11,196 RAV4s found homes. RAV4 sales will likely pickup throughout the year when an all-electric variant finally hits the streets.
5) Nissan Rogue – 9904 Sold
Rounding out the top best-selling compact SUVs for the start of the year was the Nissan Rogue. With 9904 Rogues sold, Nissan noted a 5.1 percent gain over the same period last year. The Rogue outsold the similarly-sized Juke by about 4:1.
Midsize Crossover/SUVs
1) Jeep Grand Cherokee – 10,683 Sold
Somewhat surprisingly it's the Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting pretty at the start of 2012 at the top of the midsize SUV best-sellers list. Jeep sold 10,683 Grand Cherokees last month, which represents a 40 percent increase versus last January. With the Grand Cherokee supposedly getting an eight-speed automatic later this year, and Jeep sales currently up 37 percent across the board it looks like the Grand Cherokee is going to make a strong showing for staying king of the hill.
2) Ford Explorer – 9966 Sold
Hot on the tail of the Grand Cherokee is the new Ford Explorer. Ford sold 9966 Explorers last month, which represented an impressive increase of 35.6 percent. The Explorer was also the only SUV other than the Grand Cherokee to post a year-over-year increase in January, every other model on this saw a drop compared to last year.
3) Ford Edge – 8315 Sold
Rounding out the podium is yet another Ford; the sporty-ish two-row, midsized Edge was the third-best-selling midsize SUV/crossover of January 2012. Ford's 8315 Edges represented a slight drop compared to last year, with Edge sales being down 6.8 percent.
4) Jeep Wrangler – 7896 Sold
It's unlike anything else in its class, but the traditional Wrangler continues to resonate with buyers, especially after gaining Chrysler's new 3.6-liter V-6. the Jeep Wrangler. Wrangler sales have been booming as of late, and last month was no exception -- Wrangler sales were up a solid 23 percent in the U.S. alone.
5) Kia Sorento – 7322 Sold
The fourth best-selling crossover/SUV thus far this year was the Kia Sorento. Kia sold 7322 of the midsize three-row Sorento last month. Though it earned a spot on this list, Sorento sales were down 9.8 percent versus January of 2011.
Source: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Kia, Nissan, Toyota


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Eddy Bros. was founded in 1929 in Los Angeles, California, by Jack Eddy. Over a span of three generations, the Eddy family built the company from a local supplier of headwear to a national company with an excellent reputation for style and service.
Eddy Bros move to Pennsylvania in 1999, changing the company from a distributor to a manufacturer. Featuring distinctive styling and excellent quality at competitive prices, Eddy Bros. has always been "the affordable one." Perfect for the first time buyer and the value-conscious consumer. The Eddy Bros. collection features broad and diverse products from garden hats to traditional western wool felts.
If you have a head for headwear value, Eddy has got you covered!


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Conserving the expedition bases left by the Antarctic explorers
At the turn of the twentieth century Antarctica was the focus of one of the last great races of exploration and discovery. The heroic era of Antarctic exploration (1895 – 1917) gave us Sir Ernest Shackleton and Captain Robert Falcon Scott, names now synonymous with Antarctic adventure and the values of discovery, adventure and endurance.
Four expedition parties built bases in the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica. The bases still stand in Antarctica today and are cared for, on behalf of the international community, by the Antarctic Heritage Trust.
The Trust, based in New Zealand, is engaged in a long-term cold conservation project to protect the explorers' legacy; the bases and the artefacts they left behind, for current and future generations.
Saving the Expedition bases of the First Antarctic Explorers


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(Photo Credit: Micah Sittig)
I tend to enjoy banana infused treats such as Back to Nature Banana Walnut Bakery Squares and Banana Nut Cheerios, so I thought it was a safe bet that I would also enjoy Penny's Low Fat Desserts Banana Bran Muffin. Just look at all our reviews of Penny's Low Fat Desserts - I don't think there is one thing that I haven't liked yet!
I tried my muffin both heated in the microwave and defrosted in the fridge. Both avenues brought something different to the table. The hot steamy muffin emerging from 30 seconds of nuking in its open little plastic sleeve was fluffy and had that fresh from the oven feel to it. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the muffin cold, especially since I could just grab it from the fridge when I'm in a rush and (almost) late for class.
This muffin is dense, moist and flavor-packed. It has a bit of texture from the bran and the sweetness very naturally accompanies the prominent banana flavor (which evolves from all natural banana puree). It tastes remarkably similar to homemade banana bread. The edges were a tad bit firmer, while the center was extremely dense, moist and soft. I think this may just be one of my favorite Penny's treats. Better yet, it is naturally "no sugar added" due to the use of erythritol and rebiana (Stevia) in the batter (that combination of sweeteners may sound familiar to the Truvia fans out there).
You would never guess that Penny's Low Fat Desserts Banana Bran Muffins are no sugar added. You would also never believe that these TASTY, MASSIVE muffins only set you back 100 calories, 1.5 grams of total fat (no saturated fat), 6 grams of fiber (24% of the daily value), 3 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein. The ingredients list is a winner too.
A box with 12 Penny's No Sugar Added Low Fat Banana Bran Muffins costs $25.00 or you could purchase them individually for $2.08 at the Penny's online store. And they are worth every penny, especially considering the 460 calorie alternative (Diet Trash: Otis Spunkmeyer Muffins).
{Website: Penny's Low Fat Desserts}


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Ruth's Conversion as Moabite?
I have a question about the Book of Ruth. As a Moabite, why was Ruth allowed to convert to Judaism, given the biblical injunction against accepting converts from the Moabite nation?
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
Excellent question! Actually, Ruth's descendant – the illustrious King David – was hassled by some people claiming that Ruth's conversion was controversial. She was from the nation of Moab, and the Torah proclaims that due to their historic cruelty toward the Jewish people, a Moabite is not permitted to convert (Deut. 23:4).
However, upon closer inspection we see that the Torah was precise in writing the word "Moabite" in the masculine form, indicating that only Moabite males are forbidden to convert, but Moabite females are allowed to convert.
Initially her name was Gilith, but she changed it to Ruth when she got married. The Hebrew name Rut (for Ruth) spelled backwards is "tur" which means dove. A dove is a bird that is allowed to be offered on the altar – symbolizing that Ruth was permitted to enter the Jewish people.
(source: Talmud – Yevamot 77a; Zohar Chadash – Ruth 78a)


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100 Best: Yellowstone River, Upper Posted in 100 Best Trout Streams, Yellowstone Fly Fishing, Upper Yellowstone River, Jackson Hole - 051, Wyoming - 9WY, Greater Yellowstone Area, Native Species
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Type of stream: Freestone
Angling methods: Fly, Spin
Species: Cutthroats, rainbows, browns, brook trout
Access: Moderate
Season: July 15—early Nov.
Supporting Services: Gardiner
Short take: Riotous whitewater, deep pools, smoking springs
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Origin of Sal font Chapter Posted in West Virginia - 9WV, Birthplace of Rivers National Monument, Native Species, Origin Stories | TU Chapters, Sal Font -191
Way back in the the year 2014 a new vision was concieved in central West Virginia. A vision for a 21st century TU chapter and making long term sustainable impacts fueled by a passion for native species. Something edgy and young. The Sal font Chapter was born and only chartered since February 2014.... [ READ MORE... ]
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SFTU - Honoring Our State Fish Posted in West Virginia - 9WV, Native Species, Sal Font -191
While the brook trout was designated as the WV state fish in 1973, we think it was our "state fish" long before then. Let's round off to a nice number like 10,000 BC even though glacial presence had pushed brook trout into the south long before then. The Sal font Chapter, newly created in 2014, was... [ READ MORE... ]
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Finding Cutthroats and Balance in Wyoming Posted in Wyoming Range, Native Species
The article in the latest issue of This Is Fly by Steven Brutger is fantastic. Great work Steven. We face similar struggles in other states and this is great awareness piece.
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Your Salmonid Life List Posted in West Virginia - 9WV, Native Species, Utah - 9UT
Like many anglers, there is a certain thrill to catching trout or salmon in its native environment. Where no artificial influence of introduction has been made by man. Where you escape the crowds to witness the headwaters just the way God made it...giving the feeling as if you are seeing the world... [ READ MORE... ]


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I have a feeling that if I got a dollar for every person who laughed at my little pun in the title, I would be… exactly as rich/poor as I am now. But there was a point, I promise.
As Henry Schulman explains in the Chronicle, "Friday is the deadline for teams to tender contracts to all unsigned players. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, any contract offer must be at least 80 percent of what a player made the year before. Wilson earned $8.5 million, so any offer for 2013 would have to be at least $6.8 million. The Giants do not intend to offer Wilson a $6.8 million guarantee after he missed the 2012 season (save for two games in April) with an elbow injury that required his second Tommy John surgery."
Santiago Casilla is in the same situation as Wilson, so his future will also be up in the air. Wilson, of course, had his second Tommy John surgery and I think I speak for most Giants fans when I say I'm not nearly as convinced as he is that he's going to be closing for the Giants on Opening Day.
And even if he could (barring a health setback, which is more than a distant possibility)… would we want that? Sergio Romo took the closer role so decisively during the latter part of this past season and did a damn good job with it. It's hard to get inside the head of the management, but as a fan, no, I don't. I don't have any love lost for Wilson and I think Romo's a better closer. I'd rather see Wilson walk. But the Giants may be miles away from that… and only time will tell.
We're creeping closer to the Winter Meetings, but the Hot Stove is sort of completely and utterly silent. Apparently all the other GMs are as non-tender as Sabes. Better leave before I make more of those jokes.
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Why didn't any of you warn me that putting a strap on a camera is like rocket science and would suck away an hour of my time? I would have warned you. If I had known. I didn't, obviously. Hence that half hour that just disappeared
Diamond Girl


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Urlacher's brother elected Mettawa mayor; new blood in Arlington Heights; old guard wins North Chicago
BY NATASHA KORECKI AND BECKY SCHLIKERMAN Staff Reporters April 9, 2013 8:38PM
Leon Rockingham (center) gets hugs from his daughters Lea Rockingham (left) and Tameka Wilson, both of North Chicago. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
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His brother may be out of a job right now, but Casey Urlacher isn't.
The younger brother of the ex-Bear, Brian Urlacher, was elected the new mayor of Mettawa, winning 61 percent of the vote in the tiny Far North suburb. Casey Urlacher claimed 156 votes to his opponent Jeffrey Clark's 99 votes in Tuesday's municipal election.
Elsewhere, the local elections that took place throughout the suburbs meant new leadership in Arlington Heights for the first time in 20 years and the old guard staying put in the embattled suburb of North Chicago.
Casey Urlacher, 33, lives in Mettawa along with the better-known Urlacher, whose house is about a football field away. Casey Urlacher, about one year younger than his brother, is also a onetime football player and had received the backing of the village's outgoing mayor.
On Tuesday, Casey Urlacher said he would use the teamwork skills he honed on the gridiron to help him out in the next four years.
"I played on a few teams before, so that was the teamwork approach I had to this whole situation," Urlacher said.
In North Chicago, Mayor Leon Rockingham, 58, was claiming victory Tuesday with 56 percent of the vote, despite an upheaval in his administration over a bevy of excessive force complaints against the police department. The attention brought on by the post-arrest death of one suspect included protest marches. Rockingham's pick as police chief, Michael Newsome, resigned under a cloud last year.
"We are back for another four years," Rockingham said.
In Arlington Heights, it was a victory for Tom Hayes for village president even though his opponent notched an endorsement from U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)
Late Tuesday, Hayes claimed victory in one of Cook County's most populous suburbs. He had 46 percent of the vote with all but two precincts reporting. His next closest rival had just 33.5 percent.
"I am very humbled by the confidence the residents of Arlington Heights have shown in me to lead this village in the months and years to come," he said
The victory is " reflective of the quality of life we have established in Arlington Heights and their confidence in me to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the years to come," said Hayes from his election night party at Peggy Kinnanes Irish Restaurant and Irish Pub in the village's downtown.
Hayes is Arlington Heights' first new leader since 20-year village president Arlene Mulder retired.
Hayes has been a trustee in Arlington Heights for 22 years and vice mayor for 14. He said voters are satisfied and want to keep the same "quality of life. They wanted to see us preserve and protect that in the years to come."
One of his opponents, Ron Drake, had touted an endorsement from McCain after Drake previously served as mayor in McCain's home state of Arizona.
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I can't wait for the next faction to come out. I read everywhere that Japanese are next. I want to know what do you expect from the Japanase faction ? Here are my thoughts :
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- New units : Samurai units (King of close combat ?), armor 3 units focus
- Walker : No idea
- Planes : 3 small armor 1 plane with a pilot leading the unit
- Heroes : Focus on aerial pilots and dual wielding Katana heroes.
- New abilities : Katana's using laser technology (stole it from the Axis ?)
- Story : They attack and Axis base and steal Vk technology.
Vril : I expect Vril to be next since the story seems to be going that way. But, I find it far more difficult to figure out where they are going with the story. They invade earth (sauces everywhere ?, fells too apocalyptic) or maybe a small unit comes down to earth with objectives to learn millitary tactics, etc (neutral units that can be used by any factions, that would be cool).
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The Battle of Utrecht 2012
The Battle of Utrecht 2012 was held on 28 October in Utrecht Netherlands, three weeks after the World Cup in Brighton.
The organizer of the championship was Master James Tjin-A-Ton and his wife Liesbeth Willems with the help from volunteers from his club Taekwon-Do IN NAE DO KWAN.
This year there were more clubs, 40 and 370 competitors from England, Belgium, Germany, Spain and even competitors from Malaysia. Also the European and World champions of all the ITF organizations of the Netherlands took part in this tournament; they compete in sparring and pattern, youth-juniors and seniors.
The Battle of Utrecht is one of the biggest and very competitive tournament in the Netherlands, every year we have more competitors also from other countries. Just like last year, instead of numbers on every competition area we had different color tablecloths so all the kids could find there field very easy, go to the red-blue-yellow-purple… field.
This year there was a big screen for the competitors, coaches and of course the spectators. So it was very clear which category was competing on what square on that moment.
In the pause there was a lottery for the audience .The lucky tickets received very nice prizes; Taekwon-Do dobok and bags, a pad for training, several posters with pattern 1-9, safety equipment and a head guard. Sponsored by the Top Ten distributor and Academie Gelderland.
The club Hwarang-Do from the national coach of Spain sabum Jose Carlos Revelles has won the nice overall cup together with the club Tapilatu. Congratulations.
Again we have received several compliments form coaches, and parents, also a letter from the Spanish organization. Furthermore we had 80 umpires. Every year we have to refuse umpires who like be a part of the umpire team on the tournament, because it is always an good organized tournament with plenty of drinks, sweets and an very nice hot meal.
Next Battle of Utrecht 29 September 2013 before the World Championship in Benidorm, SPAIN.
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The Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club is a 4 star Luxury Hotel in County Wicklow set on over 30 acres of woodland walks, beautiful gardens and located in the heart of The Garden of Ireland.
The Glenview Hotel is located at Junction 9 Glen o' the Downs on the N11.Situated just off the M50 motorway, The Glenview Hotel is only 25 miles driving distance from Dublin City Centre and 30 miles from Dublin Airport.
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US Sports Camps is pleased to announce a partnership with Cal Varsity Rugby and Head Coach, Jack Clark! Cal Rugby has one the most decorated histories in collegiate sports, including 26 National Championships since 1980 and we are thrilled to continue the tradition of youth rugby camps at University of California, Berkeley. Join the Cal coaches and current players for an unforgettable experience.
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- Jerry Rhoads (St. Joseph, IL) - Woodtuning
- Jeanette Huisinga (Casey, IL) - The Yarn Shop
- Pottery from Dwain Naragon (EIU Faculty)
This night of giving allows our viewers to give to their local public television station and in return WEIU will offer viewers a wonderful handmade thank you gift from a local artist.
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Jet Fighter Me262 | Thursday, 8 p.m.Explore the most technologically advanced plane of World War II, the Messerschmitt Me262, a fighter jet that inspired a revolution in aerial warfare. Learn the remarkable story of an awe-inspiring aircraft, the subterranean bat-cave where it was built and the battle for air supremacy that decided the fate of the war.
The Mind of a Chef
Latitude | Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.In many ways, cooking with southern ingredients feels like second nature to Ed, and for good reason — South Korea and Kentucky both lie along the same latitudinal line. The 38th parallel also spans southern Spain and Italy, San Francisco and generous portions of the American South. A similar terroir translates into some interesting culture crossings for chefs like Ed, as well as State Bird Provisions' Stuart Brioza, who prepares a salad inspired by San Francisco and the Mediterranean, and Hog & Hominy's Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman, who cook Memphis favorites imbued with Calabrian family traditions. Ed collaborates with Andy Ricker on a pancake that ties together the influences of China, Korea and Kentucky.
Power to the People
with Johan Norberg | Wednesday, 9 p.m.As developing countries escape poverty and march toward prosperity and better lives, more people than ever are using energy--to power their homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses, and connect to the global economy. But how will we provide more energy while still protecting our environment? Hosted by Swedish economist and author Johan Norberg, Power to the People explores how innovation and new technologies are providing answers to our world's growing energy needs. From a solar facility in Morocco to wind farms in England, from a hydraulic fracturing site in Pennsylvania to a trucking company in Florida that is converting its fleet to natural gas, Power to the People examines how innovators from around the world are finding new, creative, and cost-effective solutions to our planet's growing energy challenges.
Food Forward
Go Fish! | Wednesday, 7 p.m.By mid-century, 90 percent of the world's commercial fish may be tapped out. But we're not sunk yet. FOOD FORWARD sets sail with a different breed of fishermen who make their living on the water while treading lightly upon it. Meet old school fishermen in the Pacific Northwest reviving the tuna industry, young fishermen (and women) creating Community Supported Fisheries along the Eastern seaboard and the next generation of fish farmers in western Massachusetts.
Masterpiece: Mystery!
Inspector Lewis: The Lions of Nemea | Monday, 8 p.m.After a difficult start, Lewis and Hathaway seem to have settled back into their former relationship, and Maddox has become integral to the team. Their abilities are tested as they investigate the brutal murder of Rose, an American Classics student. Suspicion immediately falls on a young professor who had recently broken off an affair with her, but as the detectives delve further into the case, they only find more secrets and murky motives.
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When Did You Start at WEIU? 2010
Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: This is a tough one! I'm a fan of everything we do both on the air as well as in the world of education. But truth be told, my favorites are locally produced programs. Heartland Highways gives me a chance to see some of the many amazing places in this wonderful area we call home. I've seen places on Heartland Highways that lifelong east central Illinois residents didn't know existed...and then made the short drive to see those places up close and personal myself. And I've learned so much about some of the most interesting people who are our neighbors.
Another of my top three would be Four Rivers Ag Report. Though I'm not a farmer, I live on a working farm and see the daily ag activity that drives our area. No matter what we do, we are a part of agriculture. And I find that fascinating. The things I've learned about our farm community as a result of Four Rivers are pretty amazing. And as much as Four Rivers Ag Report focuses on the farmers in our area, it does just as good a job of celebrating our rural lifestyle.
Last but not least is News Watch. There is nowhere else to find the kind of coverage News Watch provides our area. Even in a world of 24/7 online and cable/satellite news services, I find News Watch the only place to watch and learn what's happening in OUR community. It's unique.
What have you learned while working at WEIU? This could be a chapter in itself!In my case, I came to WEIU after working in public broadcasting for decades.I'd worked for many stations in many parts of the country. My fascination with WEIU was two-fold: The fact that WEIU is MORE than a PBS station, and the opportunity to live in this incredible community. Being a part of a non-commercial TV station that goes so far beyond programming what most PBS stations provide has allowed me to learn an amazing number of new things about our world. And being in the east central Illinois community has taught me just how special and unique this place is. I've learned that what may appear on the outside to be an unchanging environment becomes a wealth of different sights, sounds and experiences with the march of the seasons, the constantly varying weather and the beautiful lighting variations of each passing day.
Why should someone become a member of WEIU? WEIU is certainly not like most TV stations. We're obviously nothing like a commercial TV station which is funded by commercials based on the number of people watching each program. Yet, we're also different than most non-commercial TV stations, as well ... both in what we air and who we aim to serve. And that's important to me. As I've seen more of the media universe surround us with an array of programs, news, shopping channels and pretty much anything you could imagine, I still find WEIU the ONLY place where I can learn about MY neighbors and MY community. I know such a service is not going to be supported by other communities or by commercial sponsors. I frankly wouldn't expect it to be. So I find it important to support that service that serves me and the people who are my neighbors. It seems to be part of the American way of taking care of those things that are important to us. At least that's how I see it!
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Marion Burford - Life During WWII
At age 37 with a wife, a business and six daughters, Marion Burford's, father, Louis, was drafted into service in WWII. Marion talks about how her mother and sisters made the best of situation and the happy reunion of the family.
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Find out why the 76 Truck Stop is the reason Effingham is a truck hub. Longtime employee of the 76 Truck Stop, Leonard Greenwood, describes the atmosphere and happenings of the 76 Truck Stop in its prime and how it impacted Effingham then and now.
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Cline Library Assembly Hall Upgrade, Part 2
May 28, 2013 10:29 AM, With Bennett Liles
Yeah, you were just what, passing through there and you got a call and stopped by and made a change right then.
Yeah, several weeks after it was up and running, right before the semester started, my wife and I were driving in I-40 west actually from Lectrosonics of all places, back home to Phoenix, and we got a call that they had a question or something that needed to be changed. We said, "We'll be in the neighborhood in about an hour." So we stopped by and Gail trained them on some things on the front panel. I made a change on the main panel, and I think we were in and out of there in less than 15 minutes or so. [Timestamp: 7:11]
Yeah, not bad. It's always nice when you can come right in and do something like that and the client will remember things like that.
Yeah. They were surprised we were able to show up and surprised that we were in and out in such a quick period of time.
Well, we were talking before about the challenge of AV in the academic environment, so what's usually the biggest challenge in setting up a system to be operated by so many different people and so much up time?
One of the biggest challenges is really understanding what folks want to accomplish, and what makes it challenging is that quite often they don't necessarily know themselves. You can start out with an idea and a concept, but how that actually becomes implemented, it can often be something completely different. So it's trying to think ahead of the client and to anticipate their needs, anticipate how the system might be used so that when they say, "Gee, I wish it could do…" we can come back and say, "Yep, it already does." [Timestamp: 8:02]
Yeah, they try to tell you about what they do, but sometimes a translation has to be made. They might not know some of the key terminology, but that's your job to decipher what they really need.
Right, and then taking that and making it easy to operate in an easy-to-understand workflow, and then keep track if you have special things that go on or even documenting the system. We've found that documentation is extremely important because documentation can be a lifesaver when you're far away and you're talking people through and, you know, having them reading drawings and such. So it has to be something that they can understand, and then, of course, giving them the flexibility to do the control that they need to do. [Timestamp: 8:42]
Is there any sort of automatic scheduling on this system where it does its own thing?
We actually talked about that, but the room is used in such a variety of functions that we all decided that scheduling didn't make a whole lot of sense. Often the system is staffed by a student worker, and so there's still somebody there at all times so the scheduling didn't become a priority. [Timestamp: 9:04]
And of course one of the things that installers love to hate is the HDCP issues with HDMI sources to multiple displays sometimes. Did you have any issues with multiple monitors or videoconferencing in there?
Well, with Blu-ray and the HDCP we really didn't have any trouble at all since our end video destinations were primarily the projector and the preview monitors, so we were fine there. The only real video problems we had were more with the audio de-embedders. We had some strange things going on where we ended up having to send them back for repair and replace a couple, and that was when we were going from audio into a scaler and going into Cat-6 and then those being coded back to HDMI at the receive end and then run to the audio de-embedder. There were a few places in that chain where the links could get a little squirrely. It took some time to figure what was going on with those audio de-embedders. [Timestamp: 9:54]
That can always lead to some fun in tracing down digital funny business. So you evaluated several video transport ideas and I think you looked at the Crestron DM at one point.
We considered it. We were looking at the number of sources that could potentially come from the podium and have to be sent back up to the projection booth, because at a minimum it was two projectors and the pad camera. And they also wanted to be able to send all kinds of other plug-in sources as well. So when we were totaling it out, we figured a minimum of six potential sources at some point, so the question was with the limited amount of pipe and cable that we have available to get back up to the projection booth, what are our options? We looked at some of the HDBaseT kind of systems, including the DM, and just looked at also the fact that we had to have seamless switching throughout the plant. And we felt that the cost of some of those systems and the fact that they weren't really clean switched, that we decided to go with putting in some of the TVOne switching scalers right at the podium to take and combine—or to switch the signals locally there and send them up on three of the Magenta Cat-6 extenders up to the main switcher. And that proved to be very cost effective and we have all the clean switching requirements we need. [Timestamp: 11:08]
Okay, so what does the user interface actually look like? I guess you designed it with school colors and all that.
We usually try and do something that coordinates it with the client's graphical layout, and so we actually went on the university website and found out they actually had published color schemes with all the numbers—all the RGB numbers and such—that we were able, when we created all our graphics and buttons, we just plugged those numbers in and relayed all the school colors on the touch panels. [Timestamp: 11:35]
Yeah and that's great when they can walk up and see that.
And that was the real creative part of it and that's how do we make this easy and have them not get intimidated when they first see it. You've got that one done just fine. You've got that one done so what's coming up next for Intent Digital?
Actually we're lining up a good-sized project with the Arizona legislature where we replaced all the audio systems in all the nine hearing rooms. They had two big Lectrosonics matrices, 120 by 60 and 72 by 36, all controlled by the Energize system, so that's been a fun one. We're off to Tennessee in a couple of days to upgrade one of our Voltlinks meeting management systems, and then we're actually about to start a really cool dental education project that's going to use some video imaging that we'll be using a TVOne CORIOmaster for. [Timestamp: 12:21]
Alright, never a dull moment.
Yeah, lots going on.
Enough to keep you busy for sure. Bob, thanks for taking the time to tell us about this one. Bob Ginger and Intent Digital in Phoenix and the Cline Library Assembly Hall at Northern Arizona University. Keep in touch and good luck on the jobs coming up.
Okay. Sounds great, Bennett.
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I often avoid writing about my work at Sage to ensure I have the freedom to speak my mind on this blog. Serendipity invites me to try a different approach this week. Pascal Houllion from France; our recently appointed CEO of Sage North America came to visit our office in Richmond. His visit coincided with my first cultural intelligence class in my MBA program. I was fascinated that almost everyone I spoke to who met him used the words "different culture" when sharing their perceptions of Pascal's comments and interactions with him.
For example, he appears to have strong views on the work environment. I have seen pictures of the Sage offices in Dublin and Paris. It seems to me the offices are designed to foster collaboration and an egalitarian environment. Both are very open, with low cube walls while very few managers have offices. Introducing similar changes in North America would definitely shake things up if implemented. Office size and location are considered by many as a sign of greater rank and influence in the company while employees typically prefer higher cube walls for privacy to work uninterrupted.
In meetings I was told Pascal was a "straight shooter", willing to share his first instincts on the issue at hand with whatever information was available to him. I find this approach refreshing. This style has its risks though from a cultural perspective. Last year I blogged that the perception of what our CTO had requested often appeared different from what he intended when I had the opportunity to ask him questions directly. It took me several years to adjust to the communication style in North America. My experience is that open dialogue is typically reserved for smaller group meetings and that hierarchy is taken much more seriously in North America than Ireland. Discussions with, or opinions expressed by senior executives are sometimes interpreted as decisions by employees. This can have significant consequences in terms of morale and productivity if a decision is questionable. (Even though many times a decision was not made!)
One other very positive perception that emerged was that management experience and qualitative feedback will play an increasing role in decisions going forward. This works well for me! Data is important, a key tool in a manager's toolbox for sure. An excellent book "Made to stick" makes the point that we need much more than data to deliver a message that resonates and inspires a team to action though. We need a compelling message that is easily understood to make the idea sticky with the target audience.
Many who met Pascal got the sense that big changes are in store for our business over the next few years. I sincerely hope so. This comment could easily be interpreted as a criticism of the local leadership. It is not. Sage North America has made huge progress in the past few years. Finally, some tough decisions have been taken from a portfolio perspective in the mid-market business division. Indeed at the 2010 Sage Insights conference the executive team themselves acknowledged that our investment in R&D had probably been spread across too many products in key-note presentations. I once read our plethora of product offerings described as similar to a ransom note by a former leader in the company to an industry analyst! My point is simply that many times it takes someone outside of the organization to highlight dysfunctional aspects of a culture or emotional attachments to a product line and position to do something about them. Laurie Schultz, our General Manager has proven she had the courage to make the tough decisions in Sage's mid-market portfolio. We need a similar approach and new growth strategy for our entire business that customers, employees, partners and shareholders can buy into.
I read an interesting post from Wayne Schultz recently about our latest re-org in Sage North America. Wayne made a good point that it typically takes a year or so for a new leader to ramp up on the business. He wrote "Maybe Pascal will jump right in and begin leading without any need to study the North America operations – but I wouldn't bet on it." I will go out on a limb and place a different bet. He will! Everyone I spoke to in Richmond is very impressed with our new CEO's knowledge of the SMB market. I am confident Pascal will exceed Wayne's expectations!
I would be delighted if Pascal can exceed employee's expectations as well. Sage's ability to deliver an Extraordinary Customer Experience requires a highly motivated and engaged workforce. An interesting article in Business Week discussed a study of 61,000 employees by the Corporate Leadership Council. The data showed that one out of four employees was disengaged. One of the main causes of this disengagement is directly linked to the massive change employees have experienced when it comes to their Employment Value Proposition (EVP)—or the value that employees gain by working for a particular organization. EVP has trended downwards across the western world due to reasons such as layoffs, organizational restructurings, and shifts in managers. An interesting and scary thought from the article was "the reality is that the anticipation of future organizational change is more detrimental to EVP than the change they have already gone through". Sacré bleu! Here we go again but change we must! Our future depends on it.
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