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To help carry out his vision, Iovine brought in Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor to serve as Beats Music's chief creative officer. (Ian Rogers, who spent five years running Yahoo's music service, will serve as CEO; Dre remains a financial backer.) For the industry-standard $10 a month, Beats Music's mobile app will provide an exhaustive supply of complete albums. Want to listen to every Aretha Franklin track? Go nuts. But Reznor is most excited about the way the service will introduce you to other music, which he hopes will re-create the kind of thrill that used to be found in brick-and-mortar record stores. "When I heard about Pandora, I thought it was the greatest thing that mankind has ever created," he says. "For the first hour, it was. Hour two, something doesn't feel quite as magic. Week two, it was 'Oh, I see, there's a handful of songs that gets shuffled around.' You start to hear a machine in there somewhere. Our goal was everything you see in the app, a human being said, 'That's a f---ing good song.'"
Beats Music's secret weapon is its editorial squad, led by former iHeartRadio programmer Julie Pilat. A computer program will still do some of the heavy lifting, but users will also be reaping the benefits of human endorsement, especially when they indulge in the app's "Right Now" option, which asks for a place (In the Car, for example), an activity (Chilling Out), a person (With My Girls), and a genre (Hardcore Hip-Hop) in order to construct a context-specific playlist. (In this case, it offered in-the-cut bangers from Ice Cube, Jay Z, and E-40.) "The most important thing, outside of the song that you're listening to, is what song comes next," says Iovine. "An algorithm is a piece of the puzzle, but it doesn't solve it. It's a mathematical solution to an emotional problem. [We think] you need the interaction of technology and humanity to really get off, because an algorithm doesn't know that Aretha's 'Rock Steady' can follow 'Start Me Up' by The Rolling Stones."
Melding tech and heart has been the result of a long quest for both Iovine and Reznor, who have spent the better part of the 21st century trying to solve the digital-distribution riddle. "I saw Napster in 2000 and said, 'The music industry is in trouble,'" explains Iovine, who by then was installed as the chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M. "Even then, subscription was the only thing that made sense to me." Meanwhile, Reznor used Nine Inch Nails' mid-aughts independence to toy with distribution options, from giving away music for nothing to crafting tiered-pricing models for limited-edition books and special-edition vinyl. "It was good research, but after a few years those started to feel like stunts," he admits.


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The fine folks at Opening Ceremony have been rounding up this city's real world Valentine's. Now, I'm a lucky guy who has the joy of having a few ladies in my life. But this year, my special someone on the 14th of February will be my St. Louis sister Karlie Kloss. (It helps because it's also the last day of New York Fashion Week, so I would have been with this leggy lady anyway.) Team O.C. found us on the street last night on our way to a date night, and got to the bottom of our friendly love. And in case anyone is wondering what the perfect Valentine's Day gift would be, can I suggest a handwritten letter in the mail? Conveniently, I can even help you out in sending them: Buy my special line of Derek Blasberg for Opening Ceremony stationery Valentines at a store near you, or here on line.
Name: Derek Blasberg
Occupation: Writer
Neighborhood: Tribeca
Describe the first time you and Karlie met? Although we grew up in the same neighborhood back in St. Louis, Missouri, we didn't meet till she was living up here in New York. Everyone said I had to meet this sweet girl from St. Louis because I'd love her, and they were right! We were instant family—she's the little sister I always wanted!
What is she currently obsessed with? Cookies. Or, should I say Kookies? Have you tried her Karlie's Kookies yet? Mmm, good.
What is her pet peeve? People who expect her to be on time.
Favorite celebrity couple of all time? Bacall and Bogey, of course.
Describe the best first date you've ever been on: It's been so long since I've been on a date, they all seem good.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you: Attending New York fashion week. Romance isn't dead, but it's work. I'll get to see my Valentine, though, so there's a silver lining!
Name: Karlie Kloss
Occupation: 6-foot-tall giraffe (aka model)
Neighborhood: West Village
If Derek was a song, what song would he be? "Meet Me in St. Louis" by the one and only Judy Garland. We are both from the same small town in Missouri, so it is practically our theme song.
What is he currently obsessed with? Spin class. Not exactly a bad obsession, hey? These days, he has better legs than me!
What is his pet peeve? Tardiness, which happens to be my specialty. Maybe that's why we get along so well. Opposites attract, right?
Favorite celebrity couple of all time? I have to agree with my big bro on this one. You can't beat Bogey and Bacall. They're the ultimate power couple.
What's the most romantic thing you've ever gifted or been gifted? I recently received a very special Valentine in the mail from Derek! It was written on his fabulous new stationery line.
On Valentine's Day, we'll find you: Hopefully, spending the entire day with my Valentine, Mr. Derek Blasberg. And maybe a few runway shows somewhere in between.
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2 days, 2 stages, 28 bands and more than 4000 people: Experience the 3rd biggest rock festival in Hainaut and La Louvière's biggest! 13 and 14/07/13.
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A big 2-day rock-mass to celebrate Belgium's national holiday!
Discover regional, national and international bands and the Wolf Bicycles Riderz association, which may organise a bicycle and customised US vehicles rally accompanied by DJ BOULE, like in 2012!
Power Festival will be going back to its roots!
In fact, it's back in La Louvière's town square!
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- The Caroloregians, The Lucky Devils,
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- The Scrap Dealers, The Dead Shrimps.
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Not so old...I have or had one like that...dated to the 1920. Linda C |
I have one just like that too. It belonged to my great grandfather. It's hard to date one like that very narrowly, because the style and mode of manufacture didn't change much over the years. |
The third one down from the top is a revamped Beet Knife! the hook was removed and the end ground into a point. I have 2 just like that one, My grandfather made them. I also have 3 with the hooks still on and 3 Beet hoe's as well. Sugar Beets were a big money crop here in the early 1900's till around 1970's. Then farmers stopped growing them. ? |
Isn't it fun to still be using something from a great grand-or grandparent! I have several utensils and knives from my grandmother and it is so nice to use them-always smile when I do! |
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Grant and Euclid avenues between Belmont Street and University Drive will close starting 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, through the end of the game for security operations. This will include the entire street and only residents will be allowed to enter to park. These streets will be restricted for all Boise State home games.
Accessible Parking
Parking lots will open to the public at 8 a.m.
Accessible Parking Restrictions
There will be a $10 fee per space, or free with a Boise State accessible permit for all accessible parking spaces. To purchase accessible parking, the vehicle must display an ADA license plate or placard and the person assigned the registered placard/license plate must be in the vehicle. There are no in and out privileges; vacated spaces will be resold.
Stadium lots
Accessible parking stalls in the Stadium lots are available. Accessible spaces are designated by space number. Vehicles must park in the correct numbered accessible space as designated on the permit.
ET reserved lot
The lot is at Euclid Avenue and University Drive. A Boise State shuttle will provide transportation to and from the game from noon until one hour after the game.
Lincoln Avenue Parking Garage
The bottom floor has been reserved for accessible parking. A Boise State shuttle will run from 10 a.m. until one hour after the game.
Relocated vehicles on campus
Vehicles that have been relocated for any reason, such as not displaying the proper permit, vehicles parked in an incorrect location or abandoned vehicles, are relocated to the to the Lincoln Hall lot located off of Lincoln Avenue between University Drive and Belmont Street in the dirt lot.
On-campus Parking
Administration visitors lot, $10
An accessible Boise State shuttle service provided from two hours prior to kick-off until one hour after the game.
Lincoln Avenue Parking Garage, $10
An accessible Boise State shuttle will be provided four hours prior to kick-off until one hour after the game. The garage entrance is located on Belmont Street between Lincoln Avenue and Michigan Street. Season parking passes are available for purchase in advance through http://transportation.boisestate.edu/ for $60, guaranteeing permit holders a space.
Brady Street Parking Garage, $10
An accessible Boise State shuttle service will be provided two hours prior to the game until one hour after the game. Those wanting hourly parking will be directed to the meters in the Public Affairs and Arts West Lot.
Yanke Family Research Park lot, $6
This location is the only RV parking available on campus for non-Bronco Athletic Association Members. No shuttle service will be provided to and from this lot; those parking in this lot are encouraged to walk to the game on the Greenbelt.
Liberal Arts and Library lots
These lots have limited access for Boise State permits holders only.
Bicycle parking
Secure, valet bicycle parking is provided from 10AM to one hour after the game near Christ Chapel on Cesar Chavez. Retain your parking ticket to retrieve your bike.
Bronco Athletic Association reserved parking
Those who pre-purchased parking through the Bronco Athletic Association will be allowed to enter their designated parking lots starting at 8 a.m. and are required to exit one hour after the game. BAA lots include the Stadium, Manitou, Denver, Denver and Beacon and Norco lots and the Lincoln Avenue Parking Garage.
Off-campus Parking Details
Downtown public parking garages, $5
Attendees are encouraged to park in downtown public parking garages and ride the Boise Shuttle to the game. The cost is $5. For more information, call Downtown Boise Association at 472-5251 or visit www.downtownboise.org.
Residential street parking
Boise State discourages parking on residential side streets. For those who choose to park on city streets, remember that vehicles are not allowed to be parked along portions of University Drive from 2-5 a.m. Vehicles cannot be parked longer than 24 hours, no parking is allowed 30 feet from stop signs or 20 feet from an intersection, no parking is allowed in alleyways, driveways or vacant yards and all vehicles must be within 18 inches of the curb. A portion of Grant Street will be closed from 5 a.m.-2 p.m. by the Alumni Center. See www.cityofboise.org/Departments/City_Clerk/CityCode/ for City parking rules.
URS parking garages (720 Park Blvd.), $5
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Julia Davis Park
Overnight parking in Julia Davis Park is prohibited. City parking enforcement commences at 1 a.m. on game days. For a park map and guidelines, visit www.cityofboise.org/parks and click on "Parks & Facilities." You also may call (208) 608-7600 for additional information.
University Drive
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Law enforcement will monitor the neighborhoods surrounding Boise State, Julia Davis Park and other restricted areas for illegal alcohol use. It is a violation of city code to have open containers of alcohol on public streets and sidewalks, in city parks without a Boise City permit and within 250 feet of the Boise River. This includes private parking lots open to the public.
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Hi all, wife has a ford contours, 2 1/2 weeks ago, ford dealer replace the timing belt and several pulleys.
Now, wife drove the vehicle, and encountered the same symptons, car stalling, no pep, and then wouldnt move..... Not sure what the present diagnosis will turn out to be,, shouldwe be concerned that the first diagnosis wasnt correct and didnt need a timing belt replaced? thanks fred |
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Those symptoms aren't what usually occurs when the timing belt goes. Usually it's running fine one second and then the belt breaks and it quits instantly, just like you turned off the key. If you took the car to the dealer with the symptoms you mentioned and they replaced the timing belt and pulleys, they may have felt that the timing belt had slipped and the valve timing was off. You may have needed the timing belt and pulleys anyway due to them being worn, but it sounds like whatever was causing the stalling and and loss of power was not caught, and you still have that problem. Either that, or there could be a small chance that this timing belt they put on may have slipped off or broken, but I'd say that's unlikely based on how you describe the problem. My position with the dealer would be that you took the car to them for a specific problem, and that problem is still there. If they argue that the timing belt and other parts were needed anyhow, that may be correct, but there's still some other problem. |
thanks cowboy, how can one detrmine the timing belt needs to be replaced without taking the engine apart and actaully seeing the broken or slipped belt? wouldnt they just be guessing otherwise? fred |
Normally the way you know the timing belt needs to be replaced is because it has broken and the engine won't run. (It also sounds abnormal and uneven when you try to start it because some cylinders have a valve open and have no compression, while others have both valves closed and have high compression.) While I know it can happen, I've never seen an engine running bad due to a timing belt problem, and it would not be among the things you'd first suspect with the problems you mentioned. On some cars it's easy to see the timing belt because it's just behind a plastic cover, and you can peek under the cover and see if it's in place and moving when you try to start the car. On others more disassembly would be required. Most timing belt replacements are done as preventive maintenance, so there is no need to inspect the belt prior to replacing it in these cases, since you're going to replace it anyhow just due to its age or the number of miles on it. I am not sure how or why they arrived at the timing belt as the cause of your problems. Possibly they inspected it due to the age or number of miles on the car, discovered that it was badly worn, and replaced it. But even if the belt was worn, it would not cause any running problems unless it had slipped on its pulley, and that does not happen too much because both the timing belt and the pulley it drives have teeth on them. It can happen, though, if the belt is extremely loose, and that could happen if the tensioner went bad. The tensioner could be one of the things they replaced when you mentioned before that they replaced the belt and some other pulleys. |
You can have a poor running engine if the timing/synchronization of the sprockets were incorrect when the timing belt was put on. However, this condition is continous, not intermittent. If the engine runs ok some of the time and not at other times, its not the timing belt; There is some other problem(s) present. If all the electronic controls are working, it may be mechanical such as manifold leaks or in need of a valve job. You did not state how many miles were on the engine. |
Sure it wasn't a serpentine belt they replaced ? (several pulleys ?) Cos if that was slipping due to wear it would do that. |
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RE: Should we be suscpicous? Posted by: john999 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 9, 05 at 4:47 Sure it wasn't a serpentine belt they replaced ? (several pulleys ?) I was thinking the same thing. The Dealer replaced the TIMING belt and several PULLEYS ? The part about several Pulleys is what leads me to beleive that it's the Serpentine belt. |
thanks all, no, they charged me for the timing belt, gees it was about 4-5 hours of labor also, as cowboy mentioned above, they did somehting with a "tensioner",,, they replaced the belt and pulleys the first time. i just received a call, the service rep stated, the timing belt jumped the teeth again,,, he's not sure why,,, he will let me know tomorrow. i dont have a clue, just putting my faith in their hands. fred |
It jumped a tooth with a new belt? or maybe it was not correctly assemblied in the first place. It's easy to be off by one tooth on reassembly since it may appear to be correct, but takes on a slightly different synchronization when the belt tensioner is applied to take up the slack. I've seen specific procedures in several repair manuals to account for this difficulty. |
Much appreciated to all, well, i got it fixed and the dealer told me the belt snapped, all fixed at no charge. thanks again fred |
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How Could Scientists Mistake Dust For A Spectacular Discovery?
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Think about knocking on wood or throwing salt over your shoulder. Rituals such as these, involving movements that "push away" from the body, may make us feel better because we have built up an association between pushing actions and avoiding harm or danger, according to psychologists at the University of Chicago.
Jane L. Risen, PhD, associate professor of behavioral science, and A. David Nussbaum, PhD, adjunct assistant professor of behavioral science, both at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, wrote in the New York Times, "People's beliefs are often influenced by bodily feelings and movements. For example, other research shows that people tend to agree with the same arguments more when they hear them while they are nodding their head up and down (as if they were saying 'yes') rather than shaking it from side to side (as if they were saying 'no')."
Risen and other researchers conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of physical "avoidant" actions. "Our findings suggest that not all actions to undo a jinx are equally effective," said Risen in a University of Chicago press release. "Instead, we find that avoidant actions that exert force away from one's representation of self are especially effective for reducing the anticipated negative consequences following a jinx. [These avoidant actions seem] to create the sense that the bad luck is being pushed away."
Mind-body movement instructors who lead relaxation exercises may want to apply this research. For example, cues that encourage students to "release tension from your neck and shoulders and shake it out of your arms and hands" or to "visualize stress and tension and all that you no longer need leaving you with each exhalation" allow participants to engage in actions that push negative feelings away from their bodies.
The study is available in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General (2013; doi: 10.1037/a0034023).
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You do not select the drive for a XP entry. You will use the boot drive and that is what EasyBCD selects. This is not a bug or a error. It is all explain in the documentation.
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As an adult who has asthma myself, I know how scary it can be to have my asthma flare up. My children do not have asthma but a friend of mine's son does. Thought I would post this for any parents, friends or family of children with asthma (as always this is not a substitute for your doctor's orders/advice)...
Asthma can be very scary for an adult or child! My nephew struggles with this. He comes to stay with me for a week at a time during the summer. I give him his treatments every day and his mom says he always seems better for a few days when he comes home. I am convinced that it is something in their house that is making it worse for him.
Great information, thanks for sharing!
There are so many asthma triggers that sometimes it's hard to identify them. I was sitting at my son's baseball game and all of a sudden I couldn't catch my breath and felt like someone was sitting on my chest. I grabbed my rescue inhaler and some water and I was fine. I think it was all the dust being stirred up at home plate that got me. I've gone to hundreds of his games but this is the first time it triggered it like that.
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I used thsi a few months ago when I ran out of my Biolage daily leave in conditioner. This was like spraying water on my hair. I could have put some regular hair conditioner in a bottle with water an received better results. I returned thsi to teh salon and was able to purchase what I usually use. If it works fro you then that is great but ,it was NOT a miracle to me. It didn't even detangle. I will never purchase again.
I love this product. It is a miracle as far as I am concerned. When I use it, my hair magically becomes more manageable, soft, and easy to style. It adds volume without making hair greasy or heavy. My former hairdresser used it constantly on me. I go to a new salon now that doesn't carry Matrix, so I bought another bottle elsewhere. It's fantastic. You spray it on when your hair is wet, comb it through, and then proceed with your other products and styling routine. It just makes for a great hair day! My hair is swingy, bouncy, and holds the style I want it to.
It is also handy if you need to dampen an area to re-style, such as if your bangs dry too fast before you style them. Instacure will add moisture and let you re-style without making them greasy.
It is expensive, but worth it! The bottle lasts quite awhile. If I found a dupe I would be happy to consider it, though!
I have been using this treatment for a solid 2 years now. It makes my hair more manageable and easier to work with. I concentrate it on my ends and they become as smooth as a dream! I use it whenever I wash my hair (every other day - 2 days). I literally cannot explain how much softer my hair is with this product. It helps my ends and also can be used as a detangler. It claims to be a heat protectant as well, but I use another just to keep my hair safe. I recommend this to anyone and everyone, I'm hooked!
I bought this last May because the lady at the salon said it would be better for my fine hair than the All Soft heavy cream I was going to buy. It works very well. I don't use it every time, but I brought it home with me for winter break and it's saving my hair. My dad's house has well water and my hair has been very hard to comb through. This and my boar bristle brush are the only things helping.
I really like this hair product. After using some volumizing shampoos/conditioners that dried my hair out, I was having some major breakage and hair problems. My amazing hair lady always uses this on me, and she has swore by it for over a decade. She has always said that when she uses Instacure, her hair is healthy, less breakage, and less split ends. I'm not sure why I didn't try it before! I guess we shall see over time, but, today is my 3rd day to use it and I'm in love. Detangles my hair nicely so that I don't rip it out, seems to strengthen it (less breakage after I use it), and does not weigh my hair down at all. I'm hooked! It's about $15 at Ulta before their coupons or sales!
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APPLIANCE Engineer - The Open Door Organizational Empathy, from Top to Bottom
Steve Portigal, principal, Portigal Consulting
I went online to make a medical appointment recently, and I was surprised that there was no place to explain my symptoms or reasons for needing to see the doctor. When I arrived at the clinic a few days later, a receptionist collected my copayment without any discussion of my situation. I found my assigned room and dropped check-in printout in the appropriate tray. After a moment, my name was called, and a medical assistant brought me back and began administering "treatment." I was told to stand on a scale, and then brought to a room where she took my blood pressure. Then she wheeled over a device on a pole and produced a long metal probe. She advanced on me with it, pointing it at my face, without saying a word. Bewildered and slightly afraid, I soon realized it was a digital thermometer and that I was supposed to open my mouth (which I did, seconds before impact).
I find it distressing that the medical assistant never said, "We're now going to take your temperature, so please open up!" You can imagine that most patients would not immediately know what this probe was used for or what behavior was expected of them. On an emotional level, even if you do know what is happening, there's something depersonalizing about a wordless interaction when something is being placed into your mouth. There was no acknowledgement of what I might be feeling—both physically and emotionally—during my experience.
As time went on and we interacted more, I did find the medical assistant to be helpful, but that initial set of interactions is hugely symbolic of the gap between my experience as a user of the service and her experience as a provider of the service. Each touch point (including people like the receptionist and medical assistant, or artifacts like the Web site where appointments are made) had a reasonable but not overwhelming awareness of my perspective. That limited awareness means the system is not fully oriented to tune small decisions that will create the ideal experience.
But of course, a lack of empathy doesn't only settle at the lowest levels of an organization. Many years ago, we presented the results of a broad-based ethnographic study of domesticity to a group of appliance industry executives. We shared the stories from research participants about balancing their time between the pleasures of home (decorating, child rearing, socializing) and the demands (cleaning, laundry, organizing). Rather than embracing those stories and understanding the lifestyle that informed how customers were choosing and using their products, these men told us about how their wives kept house for them, and then lauded the upcoming monster-truck-like appliance capabilities that they felt their wives would benefit from.
You can imagine that if those folks are running an HMO, there's little chance that their medical assistants would have the cultural imperative to learn the patient's perspective enough to consistently announce, "Okay, open wide, I'm going to take your temperature!"
When we work with clients who are ready to engage with a new perspective on their customers, we'll go through each of the insights and work together to answer the question, "What could we do (build/make/sell/say, etc.) to address that?" The point is not to decide right then and there how to solve the problem, but to generate a diverse list of possibilities that can be prioritized and further developed.
Driving these kinds of cultural changes isn't trivial, but it isn't impossible, either. In that single executive meeting, we didn't noticeably alter those executives' view of their customers. But we planted some seeds, and we always find that continuing to work with product teams and bring insight into the organization around specific product decisions leads to more and more people beginning to "get it." The good news is that from the executives down to the medical assistants, people generally want to make the connection with their customers, but don't always have access to the learning moments that suggest their own perspective differs from the customer's perspective. We need empathetic individuals to make empathetic organizations, which will in turn make more empathetic individuals.
Our healthcare example serves as merely a timely metaphor. We all see the need for optimizing processes and resources. But there's an increasing call for producers in all categories to create best-in-class user experiences across all customer touch points. If the organization doesn't try to truly understand the worldview of the customer, it can't ever create that exceptional experience. Ethnography and similar tools need to be used for more than collecting unmet needs; they must bring the organization a new understanding of the customer's frame of reference.
Working closely with customers throughout the development process means gathering insights at the beginning, validating hypotheses during product development, and testing solutions before they are rolled out. As project teams begin operating from this customer's frame of reference, they will lead by example, helping move the process of changing corporate culture forward.
Fomenting a revolution isn't always possible or appropriate, but starting from your locus of control and pushing outward can produce steady results. Understand how customers make sense of the world, and make all your small and big decisions with that understanding clearly in mind. Show colleagues and superiors how that understanding manifests itself in product decisions and track the outcomes. Being mindful of your own successes will help others see the impact this approach can have on the bottom line.
"We need empathetic individuals to make empathetic organizations, which will in turn make more empathetic individuals."
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Last month marked not just the 20th anniversary of the SNES, but also the stupendous game that was packed in, Super Mario World. One of many high points in Mario's career, to numerous fans it's still his best game, with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto going on record that it's his personal favorite. We've got a huge amount of affection for it to this day, and we could write all day about how it's a tour de force of classic game design, but it's the little things that come to mind now.
As we picked up the game again, we were struck by just how many small touches added up for the rich tapestry that is Super Mario World. Come with us as we open up the scrapbook and reminisce about our time on Dinosaur Land.
Though we'd still say that stylistically Mario's Raccoon Tail is the best flying power-up for Mario, you have to admit that the actual gameplay mechanic for World's flight was the most fun. You had to time the up and down flow of Mario riding the air just right, allowing you to stay airborne as long as you maintained the rhythm. Plus, we loved how Mario looked like superhero when wearing the yellow fabric.
No matter how good you are at keeping Mario aloft, eventually it's all got to come crashing to the ground. And regardless of what height he falls from, Mario isn't just perfectly healthy, he becomes a weapon. The harder he crashes, the more damage he does to his enemies. Is it some magic power given to him by the cape, or is his gut that tough?
Well, maybe underwear is too far, as they more so look like they're wearing night shirts. Known officially as Beach Koopas, it was quite a surprise hopping on a shell and seeing our enemy was just displaced from his carapace, not defeated. They looked even stranger once you saw them flying around sans casing. Still, this wasn't totally new, as knocking a turtle out of its shell goes all the way back to the original Mario Bros arcade game.
Yoshi ended up being a great addition to Mario's World, and eventually he went from helpful dino-ride to a full-fledged character starring in his own games. For all Yoshi's great power-ups like spitting fireballs and flying, our favorite use for him was also the cruelest. While jumping with Yoshi you could launch off him at any time to get even more height, often arriving at some hard to reach platform. Sure, it left Yoshi to fall to his death, but he seems to be ok with the sacrifice.
As we've shouted from our lawn many times before, kids today don't know how good they have it. In a standard playthrough of Fallout: New Vegas you may have 100 different save files, but with the release of World, we were happy with just one, as no main Mario game before it (in the US anyway) gave you that luxury. It allowed for an experience that could be enjoyed more thoroughly, instead of in one sitting.
The Super NES controller basically set the standard with its button layout, but Mario seemed perfectly fine with the two buttons on a NES pad. With the new input came new abilities, as Mario got a spin jump in addition to his standard hop. The spin launched Mario vertically into the air, and when he came down he did more damage than before, killing tougher enemies and breaking blocks. The spin has been an infrequently used power of his ever since, last seen in Mario Galaxy 2.
Mario 3 introduced the ability to carry items (mainly shells) from one place to the other, but all you could do was kick the item to your right or left. World let Mario toss items directly above him, a simple addition, but one that made a big difference. Not only could it hit item blocks that were seemingly out of reach, but mastering the vertical throw was essential to the final boss fight.
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Being able to watch OTA on TV2 is a real benefit.
I guess if my 622 dies, I would opt for a 722k.
That was one of the reasons for me. Actually one of a couple, which were:
-OTA Ability On TV2s (I have a few TV2s!)
-Compatibility With DISH Sling Adapter
-Larger HD (although I also have an external HD, anyway, now)
-You can also record something like 2 OTA and 2 SAT channels at the same time time (not a hug deal for me, but nice to know I can.)


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I've had several calls recently where clients are looking to switch their endpoint protection platform vendor from one provider to another because they've gotten infected and they believe that switching vendors will provide them better protection. The scenario is usually goes something like this: they are using vendor X, got infected, scanned the machine with a solution from vendor Y that detected and removed the issue. So, they want to switch to vendor Y.
Before getting into the pros and cons of switching vendors in my discussion with clients, I always check to make sure they are doing the basics right:
- Are the systems kept up to date with patches?
- Are we patching further up the application stack to include things like Adobe and other common desktop elements?
- Are users configured with standard user rights?
- Is traffic being filtered for malware at the edge between the user and the Internet – specifically email and web security gateways?
It's a lot like having a problem with muddy carpets and wanting to switch vacuum cleaners to one that removes more of the mud. If you don't start with the basics, you'll still have a problem with muddy floors even after you switch vacuum cleaner providers.
Our focus should be on eliminating the root causes. How is the mud getting into the house to begin with? Why aren't we removing the mud at the door? Do the users (kids) know to avoid playing in the mud? Even if mud gets in, why aren't the carpets coated with Teflon?
The vacuum cleaner (and signature-based antimalware protection) only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Switching vendors may make us feel better, but until we start tackling the root causes, we'll still be getting infected… and mud on the carpets.
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- 3 lb baby spinach
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Cook spinach in 2 batches in 1 inch of boiling salted water in an 8-quart pot, stirring constantly, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Squeeze small handfuls of spinach to remove as much moisture as possible, then coarsely chop.
Heat milk and cream in a small saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until warm. Meanwhile, cook onion in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add warm milk mixture in a fast stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and simmer, whisking, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, spinach, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Cooks' note: Creamed spinach can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat over moderately low heat until hot.
my notes
- Calories187
- Carbohydrates10 g (3%)
- Fat15 g (23%)
- Protein6 g (12%)
- Saturated Fat9 g (45%)
- Sodium131 mg (5%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber3 g (13%)
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol48 mg (16%)
recipe at a glance
type: Quick & Easy, Vegetable
main ingredients: Dairy, Onion, Milk/Cream, Spinach, Leafy Green
cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole
dietary considerations: Vegetarian
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I had no choice but to dig up the peony today. I took two that my friend offered. Tiny little things I put them in a sunny well drained location in the front of my house. Keeping my fingers crossed they will be alright. Any suggestions to help them survive the untimely transplant is appreciated. Cherry.. |
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Oh now, isn't that just the CUTEST! I think she probably needs a name-change when ya post a pic like this! LOL! And your silhoutte bay window looks so darn GREAT as her backdrop! Wonderful pic, PM! TFS! Jeanne S. |
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She just has to be the main attraction, now doesn't she? LOL |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Tue, Nov 1, 11 at 15:13
HE....lol... He has been sitting in the bay window watching the birds in the backyard during the afternoon, and not one Halloween decoration was knocked over, or even moved. WOW. I'm impressed! Maybe he's decided to give up Un-decorating finally. Or I'm boring him and he's just waiting.... I just noticed how the witch looks like she's doing some magic with the gazing ball out in my back yard. Cute. hugs, Karen |
Darling picture of Jazz and your witch for sure. Couldn't recreate that if you wanted to I bet. Jazz wants to be a good kitty but it's hard for him with the nickname "Trouble".haha I just took down most of my Halloween and I'm so glad to have that behind me. I say this because I forgot the top of one of my china cabs. Punk |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Wed, Nov 2, 11 at 0:06
Good for you, Punk. Even tho you forgot one spot. LOL. I had an absolute "vegetable" day and could do nothing, so all my Halloween is still up. Darn. I sure hope I can tackle packing it tomorrow, tho its not much this year it still seems a lot of work in my state of mind (and body). And time to pull out the turkey decorations as well. I don't think Jazz particularly wants to be a 'good kitty', hugs, Karen |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Wed, Nov 2, 11 at 21:33
You caught that shot just at the right time, very cute. I worry about what might happen if he decided to lay down however. Love that crow in the cage and your witch too. Hope you feel better tomorrow. Luvs |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Wed, Nov 2, 11 at 22:47
Luvs, he was laying down, facing the window so he could watch for birds in the backyard. He's been laying up there each afternoon for the past week in fact. I can't believe how careful he is! But cats are like that most of the time. Another useless day, so another day Halloween is still up. Tho I did grab the few things off the front porch and sit them in the garage at least. hugs, Karen |
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Hip-Hop has always been a "boy's club" where female emcees are seen as welcomed guests rather than active participants. But it was never this bad. It never got to the point where award shows had to literally discontinue its best female artist category because there was no one to give it to. There used to be a meritocracy for females where if you could spit, you would get a chance to make music. In 1995, a certain girl from Brooklyn picked up the mic and changed the game forever. When Lil' Kim came on the scene she forced all of Hip-Hop to address the female rapper differently. Looking back 15 years later, was her influence a good or bad thing for women in Hip-Hop?
Prior to 1995, female rappers came in all shapes and sizes. From to MC Lyte to the Lady of Rage, females had a visible and diverse presence in Hip-Hop. Groups like Salt-N-Pepa were even topping the charts. They spoke about a wide range of topics and garnished respect from their male counterparts and true Hip-Hop fans. These female rhymesters did not have to fit into the small pigeonhole of "sex object". Sex was more of a topic of discussion rather than the focal point of their image. This is not to say that they weren't up against sexism. It was hard to avoid seeing raunchy videos or having rappers explain how a woman should lick something. Despite the obstacles, there was at least an outlet for people if they wanted a more positive viewpoint on women.
In 1995 everything we knew about gender politics in Hip-Hop was turned on its head. Lil' Kim burst onto the scene as a hyper-sexual vixen that was in control of her body and sexuality. It was like a revolution of sorts where men were no longer allowed to determine how a female is viewed. She literally knocked people on their asses with her hardcore lyrics. The men in her raps were just toys whose only purpose was to please her and finance her lavish lifestyle. Never having seen this before, Lil' Kim became one of the biggest and most controversial stars in Hip-Hop. Her unapologetic rhymes and demeanor gave females in rap another voice and perhaps another avenue to express their sexuality.
Unfortunately, Kim's impact might have been too powerful. Her debut album's first week sales set the record for a female rapper. This had the music business salivating. This new breed of female that executives could make a killing off of replaced the multi-faceted female emcee. A woman couldn't get a deal unless she was wearing a thong or talked about how she performed in the bedroom. This sexual empowerment that Kim started completely disappeared. The female rapper became a one-dimensional object whose role was to satisfy the fantasies of their male listeners. In many circles, Lil' Kim was no longer being viewed as a symbol of strength but rather the embodiment of every negative stereotype. With an emphasis on the "porn star" image, having actual lyrical talent became expendable. What remained were these inept women with ghost writers being paraded around as actual artists and it completely destroyed what was left of the true female emcee.
Years went by as women who at one point would have been welcomed into Hip-Hop, found themselves on the outside looking in. The result is what we have today – nothing. No prominent, successful female rappers worth mentioning, just frustration and nostalgia. It's probably unfair to place the entire blame on Lil' Kim but we're responsible for our actions even if we cannot predict the outcomes that our actions will have. Most likely she didn't intend to have a negative impact. She was probably just being Kimberly Jones, a girl from BK trying to make it. But as artists like Nicki Minaj and Jean Grae fight tooth and nail to undo what the Queen Bee did to their image and respectability, they might have asked her back in 1995…
"Friend or Foe yo, state your biz?"
Maan, first off so good to have you guys back up and running!
As far as the article goes, this is the downfall of music in general as far as the parade of a fake rapper to sell records, so nothing new there but great article anyhow.
I think a top list of female mc's is in order.
1) Lauryn – Too bad she left us in the cold…
2) Foxy Brown – Ill na na is classic material
3) Rah Digga – Dirty Harriet
4) Hurricane G!! – I know she got no lyrics but she got the style, always thought she was dope along side redman.
5) Lil' Kim
6) Eve was nice for a minute
7) Missy – Supa Dupa Fly missy that is.
* Not hard to tell what era I grew up in.
LinQue, Bahamadia, Lady of Rage, Lauryn Hill, Jean Grae and Invincible rap (or used to) much better, harder and with far more wit lirically than most of their male top sellin' counterparts today. What they call hip hop nowadays makes me shrug!
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Inside Occupy LA…. OLA Needs YOUR Help To Feed The Occupation
Story and Photos By Larry Alger of the WallStreetSwindler.Com
It's not as easy as you may think sitting there in Encino, Redondo, or Covina.
Imagine the logistics of maintaining the occupation. Living on the lawns of the old LA City Hall in a tent, using a Port-a-Potty, exclusively, a washcloth with a bottle of water and maybe a bottle of hand sanitizer here and there to clean yourself, it's not easy.
Picture this, taking on the responsibility of feeding all those who are not only living on the lawns but tending to the hunger of all those curious visitors down to see what Occupy Los Angeles is all about. It is an awesome responsibility, especially for someone who also living in a tent, don't you think? And pulling it all together with 100% donated resources is just Amazing to me!
This is what Michelle has done and she deserves any and all accolades we all can give her. At the beginning she and a few others rounded up some donations from several near by restaurants as well as what ever food any supporters would drive up to the curb and drop off to them. As it grew from 10 or 20 folks to 50 then 100 then several hundred, the tasks grew exponentially. As previously reported, this crowd is not the kind that can stroll down to MickyDs or Carls Jr on Broadway twice a day for breakfast or dinner.
So as the accomplishments of the food tent grew, thus came the attention of the LA County Health Department imposing the LEGAL rules and regulations of food service. It makes no difference to them whether you SELL or GIVEAWAY food to the public, do it right or be shut down AND fined up to $5,000 per violation. And they do not care if you live in a tent, you, Michelle, (who is designated as the Food Tent One-In-Charge) are the one whose name will be on all the paperwork.
Michelle, like other core members of this movement here in LA, is determined and resilient. When she was educated to the rules of the game, she adapted immediately. Now instead of come one come all donations of food it has to meet the criteria laid out by County Health, donations must be from a state approved source. A restaurant, a store or other state certified food source. Pizzas are the staple that people now donate because they can be delivered fast before they temperature drops off below 130 degrees. That is the Health code criteria. If hot food does not have a service temperature of 130 or more, it cannot be given out to the people. Cold Sandwiches like wise must be from a state certified store or kitchen. And they must be handed out within 4 hrs of delivery. This is generally not a problem because as the food comes in, it gets consumed right away. And donations of snacks like nuts or Chips, or salads like macaroni or potato can not be in bulk but must be in sealed individual serving sizes.
Perfect BULK donations are boxes of Granola bars, candy bars, packs of trail mix snacks and single serving chip packages. (Think COSTCO treat and snack packs). No cold cereal because NO MILK donations please. Milk requires special handling even for individual serving carton sizes. But Instant Oatmeal and Ramon Noodle Cups are gratefully accepted donations.
Michelle asked me to tank all the wonderful people here in SoCal who have helped keep the food donations coming in. She also asked me to give a big Shout-Out to these folks for all their commitment to Keep Occupy LA Fed!
Rocket Pizza – The guys have been committed to donating 40 Pies a DAY since the beginning to the end.
Home Boy Industries – Coffee and individual SALAD servings
Home Girl Industries – Baked goods and pastries
Se Cheese Confections (All the way from West LA) for her famous Cheesecake bites in a cup.
So the next time one of your friends or coworkers looks at there news from downtown and says why don't they all just get a job, you can tell them they DO have jobs, fighting for America's right to economic and electoral justice. And RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, what could be more important work than that?
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Microsoft has declared doomsday for Windows XP. It's April 8th, 2014.
Tim Raines at Microsoft says:
The very first month that Microsoft releases security updates for supported versions of Windows, attackers will reverse engineer those updates, find the vulnerabilities and test Windows XP to see if it shares those vulnerabilities.
The gist of this article from Microsoft is that running Windows XP after April 8th is just asking for serious security issues. Quite a few of you are still running Windows XP. You can't anymore. It's un-neighborly. I think people should avoid letting their machines be turned into web bots.
So, it's off to the computer museum with Windows XP. I used this for a lot of years. I'm not misty eyed, but Windows XP got the job done mostly.
6 thoughts on "The End of Windows XP"
Yeah, unfortunately, I think you're right. It's time to retire WinXP. But I'm upgrading to Windows 7, not 8, because I don't like the newest interface. There's been a lot written about this already, so I won't go into the issues. Sadly, I'm going to have to ditch a lot of my favorite utilities that don't work with the newer OS.
On another topic, can you get your hands on some of the movies made by the British during 30s, 40s and 50s. They produced some really good stuff.
Can a machine now running XP run Windows 7? Maybe Ubuntu is in the cards?
I don't understand why using XP to go online after April this year will make it any more vulnerable than it always has been–certainly Windows Defender isn't worth…beans. Don't paid security suites protect XP?
As far as my own XP goes, it hasn't gone online in years–before I got broadband–but it does run the printer & scanner just fine, even though it's over 10 years old, It's a Gateway M305–the economic one at the top of their game at the time. It's in another room so those devices don't clutter up the current laptop area, and it stores old tax files & other long term data.
I loathed Windows 7 when I used it for over a year on a Lenovo; so I use Vista Home Premium on a refurbished Dell Inspiron 1525 I bought on eBay. I had read MS' tour of Windows 8 and thought it to be even worse than 7.
I had a Dell Inspiron 1420 with Vista Home Basic; I was using Firefox, which let in a Trojan; it disabled Windows Defender while I was switching from one paid security suite to another.
Moral there: Pull the online plug when switching.A lot of people were unhappy with Vista but I found work-
arounds that did what needed to be done. And Vista mail sure beats Window Live Mail–which I found too confusing to use.
I had to use Thunderbird (which leaves a lot to be desired) when I was using Windows 7.MS, with its pictures was hoping to outdo Apple–a lost cause.
Where can MS go from where it is? -
XP dies vulnerable with newer versions of Windows pointing out security holes that will never be patched; forever amen.
I will surely continue using XPSP3 well into 2015 and 2016.
It runs good so I see no reason to change. -
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Media Minute: Variable Truth
By Jerry Brown, APR
What's acceptable as "true" can vary depending on the medium in which you tell your story. But there's a difference between literary license to bend literal truth to make a point and breaking the truth by making things up.
And that difference is at the heart of Ira Glass's retraction last week of a story that aired on "This American Life" in January criticizing Apple's manufacturing practices in China.
Glass is one of the best journalists in America today. His stories are always interesting, often edgy. He's also one of journalism's best-kept secrets. His show airs on Saturday and his stories are long enough that you have to be in your car a long time to hear one of them all the way through if you're like me and do most of your weekend radio listening while driving.
The Apple story had more impact than most of Glass's stories. Glass says it was the most downloaded story in the show's history.
So, it had to be especially painful when Glass opened his show on Saturday by saying: "I'm coming to you today to say something that I've never had to say on our program. Two months ago, we broadcast a story that we've come to believe is not true."
The story was based on a monologue actor Mike Daisey has been performing on stage since 2010 about visiting an Apple plant in China.
"As best as we can tell," Glass says, "Mike's monologue in reality is a mix of things that actually happened when he visited China and things that he just heard about or researched, which he then pretends that he witnessed first-hand. He pretends that he just stumbled upon an array of workers who typify all kinds of harsh things somebody might face in a factory that makes iPhones and iPads. And the most powerful and memorable moments in the story all seem to be fabricated."
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Daisey's version: "Well, I don't know that I would say in a theatrical context that it isn't true. I believe that when I perform it in a theatrical context in the theater that when people hear the story in those terms that we have different languages for what the truth means."
Glass made a mistake, admitted it and then set the record straight without flinching. The mistake will haunt him for a long time to come. But the way he went about fixing it speaks well of who he is. It was the right thing to do. And the unflinching way he approached the retraction and correction can only help him and his reputation as a journalist.
Companies that find themselves in crisis situations would do well to follow his example.
I agree with Daisey that theatrical truth and journalistic truth can be different. But he represented what he was saying on stage as well as what he told "This American Life" as literal truth. Unfortunately for him, the way he's handled this story probably destroyed whatever "truth" is in the story he's been telling on stage. It'll be hard, perhaps impossible, for him to recover from that.
The lesson for the rest of us?
Mark Twain said: "Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story." Twain was right in the context in which he told his stories. If you're taking literary license to make a point, you need to make sure the rest of us know that.
But if you're taking literary license while representing your story as literal truth, you'll destroy your credibility once that unpleasant truth becomes known — even if your story is "true."
That's my two cents' worth. What's yours?
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