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I'm sat in bed, wide awake as I usually am at these obscene hours of the night, at such a loss of ideas as to what to do, that I'm now going to write about said loss of ideas as to what to do, in an effort of turning it into an idea of what to do… Or something.
I have had insomnia all of my life. And no, I don't mean the sad fake insomnia that 'emo' kids have where they stay up as late as they can so that they can write a time stamped Facebook status about how they can't sleep, before happily, and secretly, clonking out for a good eight hours as soon as they click send, perhaps while cuddling a small teddy bear; and I also don't mean insomnia as "the lack of sleep sustained from going out drinking every night".
No, unfortunately I have the kind of insomnia that has plagued me from infancy, much to the dismay of my mother who apparently had to be up with me every night as a baby. I have the kind of insomnia that has caused, so far, 19 doctors (just in the last five years) to be unable to help me. I have the kind of insomnia that has led me to try any kind of sleeping pills, from legal ones at a pharmacy; to doctor prescribed ones, to other people's prescription medications; to things that aren't legal in this country and had to be shipped from abroad, and finally things that just aren't legal anywhere. I have the kind of insomnia that has caused severe memory loss, constant shaking, an incurable, insurmountable, life-wrecking and ever-present disassociation disorder, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, chronic fatigue, depression and of course, good old fashioned hopelessness. I've tried therapy, special diets, exercise programs, late night baths, hot drinks, imagining myself on a beach or whatever, counting, meditating, reading, and a few other things too embarrassingly bonkers to mention, but no matter what I try, when I get into bed, I just wind up getting increasingly depressed, increasingly frustrated and increasingly hopeless each time I look at my clock.
The funny thing now however, is that I've gotten so fed up of the mind-numbing boredom of sitting in the dark silence, that I now spend all night doing absolutely useless things to pass the time. Most commonly, I read a lot of wikipedia. Any subject will do, as you start off by thinking "I wonder how old Tom Petty is?", and given the wondrous linking capabilities of Wikipedia, you wind up studying Al Capone, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Large Hadron Collider. The downside to this is that in my bleary-eyed state, I find it totally impossible to retain any of the information I'm reading, so rather than it being a useful form of studying, it's more like my eyes are simply scanning word after word, interpreting and then deleting, just for the sake of having something to do. The only upside to this is that every now and then I will begin to wonder if I actually do have a problem with sleeping, or if I simply stay up so late because I don't want to face trying and failing to achieve it. However, this inexorably leads to the realisation that I do in fact, still have insomnia, and that fleeting moment of hope was the only ray of light in a pitch black sky of tired despair.
I have however, come to terms with it. As I mentioned, it is an affliction I have suffered from in all the years I have been on this planet, and as such I've not so much 'gotten used to it', as you never really can, but accepted it, I'd say. There are times when it's bad, and times when it's really bad like these last couple of weeks, but there are also times when it subsides a little and I do get a few good nights, which is a painful comparison from what I always know will await me the following nights. I think one of the worst things of all is that my girlfriend, who I live with, has to get up rather early for work, and so has to get to bed quite early most nights, and so as I'm getting back from a late shift at work, and she'll already be in bed, I have to suffer through the act of lying with her as she falls asleep in about two minutes, knowing full-well that afterwards, I'm going to have to get up and quietly skulk around the flat, feeling indescribably lonely, as if I were the only awake person on the planet, and look for anything to do that will kill at least a few moments. And of course, I'm far too tired to do anything of interest or anything remotely constructive, hence all the fruitless hours on wikipedia or, as tonight saw, several hours of watching old Jonathan Ross interviews.
Adding to the joy of not being able to convince myself to try and go to bed before 6 or 7 o'clock in the morning, is the annoyance of knowing that come 3 or 4 o'clock in the afternoon the next day, I'll still find it damn near impossible to muster the energy to get back out of bed and do anything, partly because I'm physically exhausted, but also partly because my mind is so drained from being unable to rest for so long, that it is totally incapable of thinking of one good reason to actually get out of bed at all.
So there we go, this was originally going to be a journal entry type thing with the objective of saying "Hi, I'm bored", but has now turned into the barely conscious ramblings of how fucking horrible it is to be sat in my flat right now, with all the lights off, trying not to make a sound and knowing that in a minute, I'm going to go to bed, lie next to Becky as she quietly snores away and then lie face down in my pillow and scream silently.
And I want to clarify, I'm not writing all this for sympathy. There are far worse things I could have, and far worse conditions I could be in. Instead I am doing this so that tomorrow night, when I look at it, which I know I will, I can tell myself that it is fundamentally such a big part of who I am as a person, in ways that affect every microscopic particle of my being, that if I ever want to be okay with myself, I need to make peace with how much it defines me, and makes me who I am. And the very fact that I have written this unintelligible gibberish is proof that good or bad, I can achieve something between the hours of midnight and 6am.
Right. Off to bed. It's show time.


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We arrived in Asheville and will be touring the Biltmore Estate. I am hoping that Bunny Lover will call me so that we can get together. I will post pictures of the Biltmore Estates and grounds as soon as I can. |
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A new IDC survey of 800 unique respondents, smartphone and tablet users found they were more likely than non-users to print 16 of 20 business applications from their PCs. IDC also noted these mobile device users were younger, more likely male, have higher incomes, and increasingly hectic travel schedules than the non-users.
While mobile access to the Internet is one of the big drivers of mobile demand, IDC forecasts that printing from these devices will become more popular over the next several years (through at least 2016).
Why? Among the reasons cited are expanding travel demands, access to color printing, and corporate requirements to print certain documents that's driving printing from tablets and smartphones both in the office and on the road.
Other key findings in the study include:
- A higher percentage of tablet users than smartphone users can't print but want to
- Smartphone and tablet users at large and medium companies print more applications more frequently than their small company counterparts
- Business-use smartphone/tablet users are more likely than their personal-use counterparts to print, and to have an interest in printing
- Most consumer applications are cited as having flat print volume, but photo and coupon printing are increasing, while newspapers/magazines, explanation of benefits, event tickets, games, airline boarding passes, and flight itineraries are decreasing
- A smartphone or tablet camera for document capture, and cloud file services (e.g., Dropbox) are used by more smartphone and tablet users than mobile scanners, and mobile printing services
IDC says the share of users printing from their smartphones and tablets will increase dramatically if users have their way, but more mobile printing resources need to be enabled as well as educating more users how to do it.
The percentage of users who printed from their mobile devices increased dramatically in 2012, and the percentage of those who do not print, and do not want to print, will decline from almost 50% in 2012 to just 25% in 2015 according to the survey results.
However, a large percentage of smartphone and tablet users do not know how to print from their devices, and a large share say their company has not yet enabled mobile printing.


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After hovering around the .500 mark for the first three weeks of the season, I finally had the week I was looking for. I went 10-3 ATS with all of my picks this week, and 3-2 ATS with my recommended bets. In weeks like this I wish I had bet on all the games, but I know that that's a losing strategy in the long run.
Anyways, without further ado, here were my thoughts from Week 4.
Patriots @ Bills
Closing Odds: Patroits -4.5, total 48.5
Predicted Outcome: Bills 27, Patriots 24
Actual Outcome: Patriots 52, Bills 28
I'm not really disappointed with the way that I handicapped this game. The Bills were dominating the Patriots early on and had C.J. Spiller not lost a fumble at the goal line late in the first half, the Patriots would have been facing a three touchdown deficit. Spiller's fumble completely changed the complexion of the game. New England proceeded to score six touchdowns in the second half en route to a blowout victory. Ultimately, the Patriots played the better game and deserved to win but I really think that a lot of wind would have been taken out of their sails if the Bills could have taken a three touchdown lead. Congratulations to the 99% of bettors that had New England in this game. Keep on betting those road favorites and see how things work out (yes, I'm bitter).
Vikings @ Lions
Closing Odds: Lions -4, total 48.5
Predicted Outcome: Lions 31, Vikings 20
Actual Outcome: Vikings 20, Lions 13
OK, my picks actually do get better than this at some point, but this was a horrible play. The Lions are a complete debacle of a football team. Seriously, who gives up two special teams touchdowns in back-to-back weeks? Jim Schwartz was obviously hanging out at Norv Turner's cottage this offseason. I'm not going to spend too much time on this one. Detroit makes more mistakes than the U.S. Ryder Cup team in singles play—they're going nowhere. Meanwhile, I'm still not sold on Minnesota. They could be a good team, but I can't get over the fact that they lost to the Colts in Week 2. We'll see how they fair when they're favored over the Titans next week.
Panthers @ Falcons
Closing Odds: Falcons -7, total 48
Predicted Outcome: Panthers 24, Falcons 23
Actual Outcome: Falcons 30, Panthers 28
Aside from getting the outright winner wrong, I pretty much pegged this game perfectly. Atlanta is a solid team and they should still be considered the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, but this was a predictable flat spot for them. They were coming off of a blowout win and facing a division rival that got embarrassed on national TV. I'm actually pretty upset with myself that I didn't put any money down on Carolina. A good friend of mine that loses nearly 100% of his wagers (that's not an exaggeration) loved the Panthers this week and that really scared me away. Anyways, how the hell did the Panthers manage to lose this game? With the Falcons pinned at their own 1-yard line with no timeouts remaining, the Panthers' defense allowed a 59-yard completion to Roddy White. What's really mind boggling about this play is that White basically had to catch a jump ball against a safety with no other defenders in sight. It was truly laughable. Oh well.
49ers @ Jets
Closing Odds: 49ers -4, total 41
Predicted Outcome: 49ers 23, Jets 13
Actual Outcome: 49ers 34, Jets 0
This is a direct quote from my Week 4 NFL betting preview: "I'll take the 49ers to cover, but I won't bet it, and I'll probably regret that I didn't at 4:30pm ET on Sunday". The only thing that was untrue about that quote is that I was regretting that I didn't make that wager at approximately 3:00pm. The Jets are a complete abomination. Mark Sanchez is the worst starting quarterback in the league right now and it's not even close. New York hosts Houston on Monday Night Football next week and I can't envision any way in which the Jets keep the game within two touchdowns. As for the 49ers, their loss to the Vikings last week was obviously just a blip on the radar. San Fran will have their hands full with the Bills next weekend and will look to avoid the same flat spot that the Falcons faced this week.
Chargers @ Chiefs
Closing Odds: Chargers -2.5, total 43.5
Predicted Outcome: Chargers 37, Chiefs 20
Actual Outcome: Chargers 31, Chiefs 17
No surprise here. The Chiefs "upset" the Saints last weekend, but New Orleans isn't very good so most people read too much into that win. I expected Kansas City to have a good season and I really thought that they had a chance to win the AFC West, but at the end of the day Matt Cassel is a loser and the Chiefs aren't going anywhere with him under center. As for the Chargers, they're a good team with a much improved defense. Their blowout loss to the Falcons last week was disappointing, but they should definitely be considered as an upper echelon NFL team. I truly believe that they should be favored in New Orleans next weekend.
Titans @ Texans
Closing Odds: Texans -13.5, total 45
Predicted Outcome: Texans 27, Titans 9
Actual Outcome: Texans 38, Titans 14
Wow, Houston is good…really good. After Texans' safety Glover Quin decapitated Jake Locker with a huge hit, the Titans didn't really stand much of a chance. Matt Hasselbeck is a proven veteran but struggled considerably against a dynamic Texans' defense. The thing that makes Houston so dangerous is that they can beat opposing teams in so many different ways. I'm comfortable saying that they're the best team in the league right now, and it's not even close. As for the Titans, they'd be 0-4 if it weren't for a pair of special teams touchdowns against the Lions last week. Chris Johnson finally got on track rushing for 141 yards on 25 yards, but Tennessee still lost by 24 points. That's about all you need to know about the Titans' prospects this season.
Seahawks @ Rams
Closing Odds: Seahawks -2.5, total 39
Predicted Outcome: Rams 16, Seahawks 12
Actual Outcome: Rams 19, Seahawks 13
I just don't understand why people refuse to realize that the Seahawks consistently suck on the road. Seattle's won six road games in the last three seasons, but for some reason, the betting public was lining up to bet them as a road favorite. Seattle continues to be one of the easiest teams to wager on in football—they win home games and lose road games. It's really that simple. And just a thought… the Seahawks may also want to find a quarterback that can see over his offensive line. As for the Rams, they've played hard for new head coach Jeff Fisher this season and they will continue to be one of the best bets in football as the year wears on. It also helps when you're kicker is able to nail two field goals of 58+ yards in the first half. It appears as though the football gods rightfully spited Pete Carroll for his ridiculous celebration at the end of Monday Night Football. I'm not sure I can bet on the Seahawks again this season now that Carroll has angered the gods.
Dolphins @ Cardinals
Closing Odds: Cardinals -4, total 39.5
Predicted Outcome: Dolphins 17, Cardinals 16
Actual Outcome: Cardinals 24, Dolphins 21 (OT)
This game really chapped my ass. I didn't have any wagers on the Dolphins but I wanted them to win so badly after my other big upset pick, the Panthers, blew it earlier in the afternoon. Miami nearly pulled this one out, but the game was nowhere near the defensive struggle that I had thought it would be. I'm still baffled as to how the Arizona defense surrendered over 400 yards passing to Ryan Tannehill, including 253 yards through the air to Brian Hartline. Despite the solid numbers, Miami did what bad teams eventually do, and proceeded to shit themselves in the second half. The Cardinals were in a predictable flat spot here but still managed to pull out the victory, so credit to them. I'm actually somewhat interested in the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Cardinals and the Rams this week.
Raiders @ Broncos
Closing Odds: Broncos -6.5, total 47
Predicted Outcome: Broncos 31, Raiders 21
Actual Outcome: Broncos 37, Raiders 6
This just in: The Raiders suck. Aside from their starting quarterback being a steaming pile of garbage, their secondary is atrocious. I know Peyton Manning is good, but the Raiders made it look like the year was 2004 instead of 2012. Manning carved up the Raiders' defense all afternoon and now we'll be forced to endure countless hours of Manning vs. Brady talk ahead of next weekend's Broncos-Patriots matchup. Thanks Oakland. The Raiders have a bye next week and then travel to Atlanta in Week 6—good luck with that. Anyways, this game unfolded pretty much as I saw it unfolding except Oakland was actually more inept than I predicted.
Bengals @ Jaguars
Closing Odds: Jaguars -1.5, total 45.5
Predicted Outcome: Bengals 30, Jaguars 20
Actual Outcome: Bengals 27, Jaguars 10
The Bengals are another easy team to figure out—they win against bad teams and lose against good teams. Whether they're the home team or away team never really seems to matter. If you think Cincinnati is playing a team that will be in the playoffs, bet against them—if not, bet on them. It's been an effective strategy for two straight years now so I won't stray from it in upcoming weeks. As for Jacksonville, as long as Blaine Gabbert is their quarterback, they're going nowhere. I realize I've probably called at least three different quarterbacks the worst quarterback in the league by this point, but Gabbert definitely takes the cake. The Bengals were predictably able to stack the box and limit Maurice Jones-Drew even though literally half of their cornerbacks missed this game due to injury. The fact that Gabbert couldn't stretch the field against a group of practice squad cornerbacks proves his worth. Blaine will have his hands full with the Bears' defense next week. Meanwhile, Cincinnati hosts Miami, so they'll probably win comfortably.
Saints @ Packers
Closing Odds: Packers -7.5, total 54
Predicted Outcome: Packers 38, Saints 17
Actual Outcome: Packers 28, Saints 27
I can't sum up the way I feel any better than this. Screw you Jeff Tripplette. From this point forward, any games officiated by Tripplette and his cronies will be off limits for me. Even though there were some terrible calls in this game, it's occurred to me that the Packers just aren't the team that I'm expecting them to be. There hasn't been a game this season where their offense and defense have both performed well, and that's concerning through four games of the season. They should have rolled the Saints. If Green Bay can't beat the Colts by double-digits next week I'm officially writing them off as a Super Bowl contender. As for the Saints, they're going nowhere without Sean Payton. Best case scenario for New Orleans is that they completely tank this season and get some defensive help at the top of next year's draft.
Redskins @ Buccaneers
Closing Odds: Buccaneers -2, total 45
Predicted Outcome: Redskins 23, Buccaneers 17
Actual Outcome: Redskins 24, Buccaneers 22
How is Billy Cundiff still kicking in the NFL? Yes, I'm aware that he made the game winning kick in this game, but this game was only close because he missed three field goal attempts earlier. Mike Shanahan should really look to sign a new kicker before it's too late. Robert Griffin III looked solid again, but try not to read too much into any good games against the Bucs' defense considering they give up an average of 900 yards per game through the air. The Redskins now sit at 2-2 and they'll probably finish somewhere in the realm of .500 this season. The Bucs, on the other hand, won't finish anywhere near .500 because they're pathetic. Josh Freeman actually resembled an NFL quarterback at points in the second half, but ultimately, his terrible performance in the first half left Tampa Bay with too a big a deficit to overcome. Freeman is showing no signs of being a franchise quarterback. The Bucs may have to look elsewhere in the draft this season.
Giants @ Eagles
Closing Odds: Eagles -1.5, total 46.5
Predicted Outcome: Eagles 27, Giants 20
Actual Outcome: Eagles 19, Giants 17
This game really could have gone either way. The officiating crew, headed by Ron Winter, who always looks like he's a deer in the headlights, decided that they really wanted to make things interesting in the final two minutes. In that two minute span, the refs missed an obvious facemask call against the Giants, called a bogus pass interference on Eagles' cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, and finally called the worst offensive pass interference call I have ever seen against Giants' wide receiver Ramses Barden. After the slew of penalties there were 15 seconds left on the clock and the Giants attempted to go for a game winning 54-yard field goal. Lawrence Tynes proceeded to hook his kick further left than Tiger Woods was hooking tee shots at Medinah. Fortunately for the Giants, Andy Reid being the stupid asshat that he is, decided to call a timeout to ice the kicker, and the moronic officiating crew decided to award him the timeout even though the ball had already been snapped. I was fully expecting Tom Coughlin to run his offense back out onto the field and try one quick sideline pass to make the field goal try a little bit shorter, but evidently, Coughlin is just as inept as Reid. Tynes lined up for his second field goal try from 54-yards out and knocked this one right down the pipe—but a good five yards short. Who the hell rosters a kicker that can't kick the ball 54 yards? This isn't 1974. At the end of the day, this game took roughly two years off of my life from the stress I endured. The entire NFC East is overrated so I'll be looking to bet against both of these teams in the near future.
All in all, Week 4 was terrific. I definitely caught a lot of breaks to finish with such a strong record, but I feel that I was also unlucky in a couple of games. Hopefully I can run my Monday Night Football picks to two straight winners after unrightfully cashing on the Seahawks +3.5 last week.
Monday Night Football pick
Before I give a quick breakdown of the Bears-Cowboys game, I feel that it's appropriate to point out that I'm a diehard Cowboys fan. I try to be as impartial as possible when breaking down Cowboys' games but it can obviously be tough at times. Proceed with caution.
This game is incredibly difficult to predict because both teams are a complete mess offensively. On paper, the Cowboys and Bears should have two of the league's best offenses, but they're both mired by untimely miscues. Neither team can pass protect, both teams commit frequent pre-snap penalties, and both teams have had issues with drops to start the season. Through three weeks of the season, both offenses have been nearly identical.
Neither the Bears nor Cowboys would be 2-1 right now if it weren't for their defenses. Chicago possesses one of the best defensive lines in football and is able to generate consistent pressure by rushing only four defenders. This allows the Bears to drop seven defenders into coverage and really limit big plays. The Cowboys' offensive line won't be able to hold up against the likes of Julius Peppers and Israel Idonije, so I'd fully expect Chicago to be able to prevent big plays down the field. Dallas has struggled consistently in the past when they're forced to dink and dunk their way up the field.
On the other side of things, Dallas should be able to generate consistent pressure on the quarterback as well. Unlike the Bears, the Cowboys don't regularly rush four defenders, instead choosing to send massive blitzes to get to the quarterback. With Brandon Carr moving to safety to accommodate for injuries, Chicago's receiving duo of Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery will have to win their one-on-one matchups with Dallas' cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Mike Jenkins. Jay Cutler is notoriously bad against the blitz, so if the Cowboys' corners can provide good coverage on the outside, the Bears will struggle to move the ball.
Neither team's running game has been very good this season as both teams are tied for 23rd in the league averaging 3.5 yards per carry. With both quarterbacks having little time to throw the ball, this game may ultimately come down to which team can run the ball better. Matt Forte will be a game-time decision for the Bears, but I wouldn't expect him to be a huge factor even if he does play, as ankle injuries are historically tough to rebound from. The Cowboys figure to have the best running back on the field in DeMarco Murray, but the interior of Dallas' offensive line is so putrid that it'll be tough for the former Oklahoma product to find any running lanes.
In the end, this figures to be a tight battle from start to finish. Since Dallas has moved to the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium, they've really lost a lot of their home field advantage. The Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games and just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games versus NFC opponents. Meanwhile, the Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday Night Football games.
With my allegiance to the Cowboys, there's no way in hell I'll be betting on this football game, but I think that the Bears +3.5 are the play here. I also like the UNDER 42 at SportsInteraction. 42 is a key number in totals (6 touchdowns + successful extra points), so don't settle for a 41.5. This also may be a good game to play a 7-point teaser and take the Bears +10.5 and UNDER 49. Bears 17, Cowboys 14
Just for the record, I'll be rooting for a Cowboys win. I sincerely hope anyone who puts any money down on the Bears loses their money in devastating fashion.
Week 5 Early Lines
Last but not least, the early lines for Week 5 have been posted. Here are my thoughts:
Arizona @ St. Louis +2 – St. Louis isn't a big enough home dog to generate any action on them. The public will be betting heavily on Arizona on Thursday Night Football.
Atlanta @ Washington +3 – You know where the action will be here. The public loves Robert Griffin III, but they'd also bet Atlanta -3 against any team in the league right now. The Falcons will be one of the biggest public plays next Sunday.
Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh -3.5 – Pittsburgh is coming off of their bye so this line is justified. I think you'll see close to 50/50 action here.
Green Bay @ Indianapolis +7 – No one will be betting on the Colts. Green Bay isn't the team that they used to be but they will be pounded by the public at this line.
Cleveland @ NY Giants -10 – People aren't usually lining up to bet double-digit underdogs so I imagine the Giants will get the majority of the action. It won't be a landslide because of Cleveland hanging tight with Baltimore last Thursday.
Tennessee @ Minnesota -5.5 – This will probably generate 50/50 action. Most people don't realize how bad Tennessee really is right now, so they may look enticing as an underdog with a veteran quarterback under center.
Miami @ Cincinnati -5 – The Dolphins almost pulled off the upset against the Cardinals, but I don't think that's changed the public perception of them. Cincinnati will take heavy action in this game.
Baltimore @ Kansas City +4.5 – Kansas City just got dismantled by the Chargers, so most people will think that there's no way they could possibly keep it close against the Ravens. Heavy action on the road favorite here—that's always dangerous.
Seattle @ Carolina -3 – People are finally starting to realize that Seattle is terrible on the road, and the Panthers almost pulled off an upset over the Falcons. Carolina will probably take two thirds action.
Denver @ New England -7 – I can see this being close to 50/50. With both quarterbacks heading into this game coming off a huge performance, I think this line is bang on.
Buffalo @ San Francisco -9 – Who the hell is going to want to bet on the Bills this week after they got shitkicked at home by New England? The 49ers will be heavily bet as big favorites.
San Diego @ New Orleans -3 – I think this'll be close to 50/50. Most people still want to believe that the Saints are a good team even though they're 0-4.
Houston @ NY Jets +7.5 – This line could have been Houston -14 and they'd still take in 75% of the action. Everyone will be betting the Texans.


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A statement ring can take an evening ensemble up a notch so make yours this eye-catching emerald-cut lapis lazuli style from Armenta. Crafted from oxidised sterling silver and decorated with sapphire and diamond-set 18 karat gold, the deep blue lapis lazuli is set to induce awe aplenty.
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normalizing images so that trivial changes in lighting or technical factors will not be called a change, and he introduces advanced concepts from statistical modeling and hypothesis testing; yet he stops short of application-specific "change understanding," his term for classifying changes as meaningful to the end user.
There is a strong need for developing rigorous methods not only for detecting changes between images but also for using them to extract meaningful information about the objects being imaged. One approach is the use of statistical decision theory, where the statistical properties of images of normally evolving spatiotemporal objects are modeled, and "meaningful" is defined in terms of deviations from these normal models. Alternatively, specific statistical models can also be devised for various classes of interesting changes, and in this case "meaningful" can be defined in terms of classification accuracy or costs assigned to misclassification.
A different approach is to recognize key components of the evolving images and their spatiotemporal relation to one another. This semantic approach is similar in spirit to what the human visual and cognitive system does in analyzing scenes containing well-delineated, temporally varying object components, but computer implementations can take into account the noise and resolution characteristics of the images.
For statistical or semantic approaches, or any synthesis of the two, there is a pressing need for assessing the efficacy of the change detection and analysis methods in terms of the specific task for which the images were produced. This assessment could then be used to optimize both the algorithms themselves and the imaging systems that acquire the spatiotemporal data.
What fields of application, within the expertise of the participants, require careful discrimination between meaningful and trivial changes? In each, what are the characteristics of meaningful change?
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Tomorrow afternoon is the filing deadline for all candidates in Kentucky, so here is a look at who has filed for the races in Jefferson County (assuming the injunction filed against the new House and Senate redistricting maps fails and the deadline isn't pushed back).
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1st District
Attica Woodson Scott (D) (Incumbent)
Rosa Macklin (D)
Janis Carter Miller (D)
Steve Colston (D)
2nd District
Barbara Shanklin (D) (Incumbent)
Yvonner "Bonnie" Woods (D)
4th District
David Tandy (D) (Incumbent)
6th District
David James (D) (Incumbent)
8th District
Tom Owen (D) (Incumbent)
Curtis Morrison (D)
Bryan Matthews (D)
Mason Roberts (D)
10th District
Jim King (D) (Incumbent)
12th District
Rick Blackwell (D) (Incumbent
Richard Rosenberger (R)
14th District (open seat)
Earl Yocum (D)
Joel "Mark" Romines (D)
Earl "Ray" Pierce (D)
Bob Heuglin (R)
Eric Bullock (R)
Gordon Ritchie (R)
(Incumbent Bob Henderson (D) announced today that he will not run)
16th District
Kelly Downard (R) (Incumbent)
Tim Martin (D)
18th District
Jon Ackerson (R) (Incumbent)
Marilyn Parker (R)
Catherine "Cat" Timmerman (R)
Teague Ridge (D)
20th District
Stuart Benson (R) (Incumbent)
Joseph Cohen (D)
22nd District
Robin Engel (R) (Incumbent)
24th District
Madonna Flood (D) (Incumbent)
26th District
Brent Ackerson (D) (Incumbent)
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19th District (open seat- formerly Tim Shaughnessy (D))
Julie Raque Adams (R)
33rd District
Gerald Neal (D) (Incumbent)
35th District
Denise Harper Angel (D) (Incumbent)
37th District (open seat- formerly Perry Clark (D))
Robert Walker (D)
Chris Thieneman (R)
John Yuen (R)
*Steve Bittenbender (D)
State House
10th District (new seat, East End)
Erwin Roberts (R)
*Todd Lally (R)
Teena Halbig (D)
Mark Suna (D)
28th District
Charles Miller (D) (Incumbent)
29th District
Kevin Bratcher (R) (Incumbent)
30th District
Tom Burch (D) (Incumbent)
Aaron Wilson (R)
31st District
Steve Riggs (D) (Incumbent)
Nicholas X. Simon (R)
32nd District (open seat- Julie Adams running for Senate)
Shawn Slone (R)
*Phil Moffett (R)
33rd District
Ron Crimm (R) (Incumbent)
Rick Hiles (D)
34th District
Mary Lou Marzian (D) (Incumbent)
35th District
Jim Wayne (D) (Incumbent)
37th District
Jeffrey Donohue (D)
*Wade Hurt (D) (Incumbent)
38th District
Mike Nemes (R) (Incumbent)
Denver "Denny" Butler (D)
40th District
Dennis Horlander (D) (Incumbent)
George Demic (R)
41st District
Tom Riner (D) (Incumbent)
42nd District
Reginald Meeks (D) (Incumbent)
43rd District
Darryl Owens (D) (Incumbent)
*Corley C. Everett (R)
44th District
Joni Jenkins (D) (Incumbent)
Gail Powers (R)
46th District
Larry Clark (D) (Incumbent)
48th District
Bob DeWeese (R) (Incumbent)
Scott Reed (R)
That's all for now. We'll update you on the last-minute stragglers who file late this afternoon and tomorrow.
Oh, and one more thing: Rep. John Yarmuth remains unopposed, though Burrel Charles Farnsley (son of former Mayor Charles Farnsley) told LEO on Monday that he plans to file. (Note: Farnsley won just over 1 percent of the vote in last year's Democratic mayoral primary.) Awesome is known to ward off legitimate challengers, it's just basic science.


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By far the most standout and popular entertainment are the shows that appeared nightly in the Teatro Carlo Felice on Decks 6 and 7, forward. If the theater itself isn't awe-inspiring enough (purple carpeting and chairs with glittering stage curtains and shimmering ceiling lights that look like stars), the performances do a great job of dropping jaws. On two nights, we left scratching our heads, and the same group of singers and dancers did get somewhat tiresome after a week, but variety shows featuring jugglers, acrobats and the like were flat-out breathtaking. (On one night, during noticeably rough seas, one acrobat fell from a particularly high perch, dusted herself off and went right back to work to the applause of a gasping audience.) If nothing else, MSC does a great job of designing its entertainment around various languages; for example, you won't find comedians onboard, as they would have to perform in several different tongues.
Each night, cruisers can relax at Il Grappolo D'Oro with glasses of wine and mellow piano music. When it comes to dancing, the Le Rendez-Vous, Giada and Smeraldo Bars and Bar dei Poeti (Decks 5 and 6) offer well-known favorites, while the Zebra Bar (Deck 6) features international tunes. The Pigalle Lounge (Deck 7) also hosts Latin dancing and karaoke on select nights throughout each sailing.
We found the Hitchcock Lounge on Deck 7 to be one of the most underused and serene locations onboard. It's themed after famed horror guru Alfred Hitchcock, and it's bedecked with comfy green-leather couches, dark wood accents and its own bar. Although this was designed as the ship's cigar lounge, we never saw it used as such, and it lacked the typical smell of a place frequently used for smoking.
Younger passengers will find a DJ playing pop and hip-hop music in the ship's S32 Disco on Deck 14 (Pascoli Deck), aft. Besides the Zebra Bar, which (as you'd expect) looks like a zebra has been deconstructed then reconstructed, the disco is the hippest place onboard, with silver geometric seating, industrial-looking walls and tables, and crazy green-and-black geometric carpeting.
Other nighttime entertainment features dance lessons, games (trivia, scavenger hunts, hula-hoop contests, couples games) and movies on the pool deck. Themed events on our sailing included "Grease," "Toga Night" and "Tropical Party."
Deck 7 is home to Casino Royal, where cruisers will find a black and red theme with starred carpeting and crystal chandeliers. When it comes to game offerings, roulette, slots, craps and Easy Stud poker are the order of the day. Texas Hold'em is offered in the Poker Room throughout the sailing. Stairs lead down to the Zebra Bar directly below, but there is also a bar located in the casino itself.
Hourlong wine-tastings are offered during the day at Il Grappolo D'Oro wine bar on Deck 7 (Manzoni Deck, aft, port side) for an $18 fee, which includes samples of six different wines and appetizers (prosciutto, ham, cheese, breadsticks) with which a sommelier will instruct you to pair them. Our sommelier was extremely knowledgeable, and we think it was worth the price, whether you're a wine expert or know nothing but have always wanted to learn. A mini-tasting (three wines) is also available for $9.90.
Each morning, ship staff offer walking, stretching and aerobics. Throughout the day, passengers will find plenty of other activities to keep them busy, including Italian lessons; spa, culinary and cocktail seminars; bingo; casino gaming lessons; lectures on topics like Caribbean history and pirates; and wacky pool-deck contests (think sexy legs). Times and locations vary, but a complete list can be found in each day's program.
MSC also mixes themes throughout some of its sailings. Our voyage also happened to be a Baseball Greats-themed voyage. Although these are hosted each month throughout the ship's winter Caribbean season, they are unadvertised. The likes of Ken Griffey, Sr., Stan Bahnsen and several others led pitching contests, told stories and signed autographs for free during special sessions throughout the itinerary. (Imagine our surprise when we ended up sharing a cab with Art Shamsky on our way back from the beach in Jamaica.)
Also onboard were members of a Florida-based clown college, who were in attendance for a clown wedding on the ship. On one day, they offered a clowning seminar in one of the lounges, where they made balloon animals and passed out red clown-nose stickers to excited children (and adults).
MSC offers a decent variety of shore excursions, but they may not be quite as active as the ones you'd find on other lines. Some of the ones on our sailing included typical sightseeing tours, glass-bottom boat rides, zip-lining, snorkeling and horseback-riding, among other things. Prices seemed to be about the industry average.
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On Deck 5, you'll find the Le Rendez-Vous reception area, where you can ask questions, book shore excursions and settle your onboard bill. There's often live music offered there throughout the day, and with its bright atrium, relaxing wall fountain, calming peach and teal tones and stunning staircases, it's a great place to people-watch. Also on this deck, you'll find (but hopefully never have to use) the ship's medical center on the port side, forward.
If you're looking for the Poker Room, meeting area or ship shops, you'll find them all scattered throughout Deck 6. The Meeting Room meeting area is a nice touch, offering passengers a designated spot to find one another at a set time; a phone is also located there in case times haven't yet been arranged. In addition, you'll find playing cards, Sudoku puzzles and other fun things there throughout the sailing.
The shops on Poesia offer everything from candy and clothing to perfume and duty-free alcohol. Generally a bazaar is held one day per sailing on the pool deck, offering deep discounts on various items like purses and jewelry.
Via delle Arti, or hall of art, consists of two golden passageways -- one on either side midship, surrounding the Card Room and Library. It took us a while to figure out why there's no actual art, but after a few days of passing by, we realized passengers are supposed to scribble drawings on the suede-like walls with their fingers. To us, this is one of the vessel's most whimsical and creative concepts.
The Card Room, gold in color with an obvious card theme and several tables for game-playing, is immediately adjacent to the Library, which has a small selection of books in glass cases along the walls. Comfy leather chairs, dim lighting and its relatively quiet location make the Library an ideal spot for reading ... or inadvertent napping.
Also located on Deck 7 is the Cyber Cafe, which has 19 computers set up both in clusters and in individual stations. A printer is available, and to our knowledge, we were not charged a fee to use it. For Internet access, you'll incur a 99-cent startup fee and a fee of $5 for the first 10 minutes. After that, it's 14 cents per minute, or you can purchase packages that reach up to 500 minutes for a cost of $70. Overall, the atmosphere there is very yellow, which can make extended computer usage a bit hard on the eyes. As is the case with Web use on nearly all ships, pages may load slowly, so be patient. One of our dinner tablemates complained that one of the card readers stole his card, and he had to report to the front desk to get it back. Internet can be accessed from individual cabins but not wirelessly. Hookups are available next to each in-cabin TV, so if you're planning to bring your own laptop, toss an Ethernet cable into your luggage, too.
In addition, you'll find the Photo Arcade and Photo Shop located on this deck between midship and aft. There, you can arrange to have professional photos taken or view and purchase photos taken of you throughout the sailing -- dinner photos, photos with the captain and cheesy pirates, etc. Be warned that photo staff are very strict about passenger camera usage in that area.
Self-service laundry facilities are not provided, but laundry service is available for a fee, both for individual garments and as part of a "laundry pack" that allows a certain number of items for all passengers in a single cabin. Pressing and dry-cleaning services are also offered at a cost.
MSC Poesia Spa & Fitness
Aurea Spa, located on Deck 13, comprises a rich and soothing color palette of earth tones, accented with marble countertops, black wicker chairs and hardwood floors. There are nine private rooms for services that include massages, acupuncture, and other body treatments. Also offered are steam baths and saunas (complimentary on Caribbean sailings but 16 euros per hour or 30 euros for the day on sailings in Europe), as well as for-fee thalassotherapy, aromatherapy, henna tattoos and tooth piercings (basically stick-on jewels that bedazzle your chompers). Salon services, including haircuts and styling can also be booked.
Prices are as steep as those found on other ships, but we were able to snag a splendid half-hour long Balinese massage for $32 (including tip, which was not automatically included) with a port-day discount. Collistar, Kerastase and Biolage products are for sale in the spa, and you may or may not receive a product pitch. (One member of our party did; another didn't.) Feel free to politely decline. Inside Aurea, you'll also find refreshments at the beverage bar, which include fresh juices, teas and energy drinks that range in price from $1.50 to $4.50.
One strange thing we noted was the absence of restrooms in the spa itself. When we asked for one, we were directed to the pool deck.
The fitness center, which branches off from the spa at the front of the ship, offers seven elliptical machines, seven exercise bikes and six treadmills, all of which come with iPod hookups and computerized settings in a variety of languages. There are also about a dozen Technogym weight machines, boxes for step aerobics and a small selection of free weights. Aerobics is offered each morning on the pool deck, but otherwise there is no yoga, Pilates or spin. To use the gym, you'll have to sign a release form, and there is a maximum time limit of 20 minutes allowed on cardio machines. We often found the gym difficult to use, due to the heat; the floor-to-ceiling picture windows caused a bit of a greenhouse effect. Also be aware that, at certain times (even on port days), it can be difficult to find open machines.
Outside is where you'll go when you want to catch some sun or take a dip. There are two pools -- Coral Bay Pool (farther forward) and Cayo Levantado Pool (further aft) -- each of which is flanked by two hot tubs and surrounded by plenty of deck chairs. Near Coral Bay is the Pirana Bar, and just past Cayo Levantado is the Mojito Bar, where you'll also find ice cream and for-fee gelato in 16 different flavors.
For more active pursuits, passengers can head up to Deck 14, where they'll find a jogging track (closed during most of our sailing, due to high winds) and a shuffleboard court. A second shuffleboard area is located on Deck 15 (Alfieri Deck), along with a mini-golf course. With just five holes and no real obstacles, it's really more a putting green of sorts. Finally, take a trip up to Deck 16 (Sport Deck), and you'll be greeted by the Centro Sportivo, which features basketball and tennis courts. The Solarium is also on Deck 16, and it offers a pleasant, open, top-of-ship retreat that's not usually crowded. (Note: Although passengers of all ages are allowed at the Solarium, children will find it boring, as it's just an open area with loungers for sunbathing.)
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This month has some great shows coming up for the band and it starts up our Crawfish Circuit of shows that go into late summer or until all the crawfish all get eaten. This Friday 2/8 we will be at Oskar Blues / Longmont 8pm start, then Sat 2/9 we are on Radio1190am at about 11am, then we roll down to Denver and play our first crawfish boil of the season at the Dive Inn starting at 2pm, they will have 1500lbs of crawfish so come on down and get you some.
Then we go to Stoneys bar and grill and play from 8pm til midnight.....After a little slumber we play Lincolns Roadhouse on Sunday 2/10 starting at 3pm. Monday is Lundi Gras and we play Radio 88.5 KGNU FM from 7 til 8pm..........now on to the big day.......Fat Tuesday.......its our 9th year in a row playing Lincolns Roadhouse and this year promises to be better than all previous years.....we play from 8pm until the staff kicks us out.
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A flight to Tanzania promises rich culinary experiences. Enjoy Swahili favourites like ugali (maize porridge) and mishkaki (shish kebabs). Dar es Salaam dishes up world flavours, from Ethiopian curries to Italian antipasti. KLM and partners have frequent flights to Tanzania. Book a ticket to Tanzania for events like the entertaining Goat Races in Dar es Salaam in May/June, or marimba and reggae rhythms at the Festival of the Dhow Countries in July.


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It's fashionable to slate Final Fantasy. It's been fashionable to slate Final Fantasy for years, in fact. Long before the impressive but divisive Final Fantasy XIII left a big steaming turd right in the middle of Square Enix's investor relations, self-styled innovators were poking the game hard for its archaisms and self-indulgences, its pie-eyed grandeur, its risible melding of high fantasy settings and puffy animals, its alternately pouting/unfeasibly cheery teenage heroes and heroines.
There's no denying, however, that Final Fantasy XIII marked a watershed moment among fans, especially in the west - a transition point from muttering apathy to active dislike. Not all of that's Final Fantasy XIII's fault, in fairness. It was the first numbered Final Fantasy on current generation consoles, and thus subject to undue scrutiny. It also had its chances poisoned in advance by the beautiful, fascinating yet compromised Final Fantasy XII.
But even without these disadvantages, and even given some real successes, the game's too often a showcase for Final Fantasy at its worst. A story that takes days to make any kind of sense. A battle system that spoon-feeds you micro-features over the course of a 50 hour grind. 10 levels of glorified corridor-crawling.
The game still managed to shift boxes - over five million worldwide, at the last count - and attracted respectable review scores, the critical consensus being that if you're patient, there's a great gaming experience on offer. Nonetheless, neither scores nor the sales were quite to Square Enix's liking, and a period of introspection duly set in. "Should Final Fantasy become a new type of the game or should Final Fantasy not become a new type of game?" company CEO Yoichi Wada remarked to Gamasutra in July last year. "The customers have different opinions. It's very difficult to determine which way it should go."
Yesterday, Square gave some indication that it's made its mind up. According to Final Fantasy XIII-2 producer Yoshinori Kitase, continuing the drift towards action gaming begun with Final Fantasy IV's Active Time Battle system may be the answer to Square's ills. "In the global market we see many players moving away from games that used turn-based systems toward what you might term an action-RPG. That's a trend, and you ignore things like that at your peril."
"FFXIII and FFXIII-2's battle systems have those elements of speed and action that are the key words for us, though that doesn't necessarily mean we're going to stick to the same route in our next game. That's something only time can tell."
Given the general stampede among multi-million sellers towards iterative sequels, it's comforting that Square has something a bit more fundamental in mind for Final Fantasy XV. That said, I'm horrified to hear that they're considering doing away with the turn-based battle system - or rather, with Final Fantasy's various approximations thereof. It's the one thing Square has always done well, and it's got a lot more life in it than detractors allow.
Stop thinking about turn-based battling as just a needlessly complicated way of making people dead. Don't think of it as a primitive forerunner to "true" real-time combat - the sickly lovechild of limited processing power and gaming's tabletop origins, still in use only because human beings are incurable sentimentalists. Turn-based combat is more elegant than that. It's a means of marrying choice to spectacle, one answer to the question of how you overwhelm and dazzle a player without depriving the player of control.


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Clyde & Co the first international law firm to open in Libya post-Arab Spring
International law firm Clyde & Co has today announced that it is opening an office in Tripoli, the firm's fifth in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Clyde & Co will operate from Tripoli Tower and will be open from 1 August 2012.
Libyan lawyer Albudery Shariha will join Clyde & Co from the Libyan Investment Authority, where he was General Counsel, to head the Tripoli office.
He will be joined by four associates on 1 August and, given the level of enquiries received, Clyde & Co will be actively recruiting both Libyan and international lawyers in the coming months.
The Tripoli-based team will be supported by dedicated multilingual Libya desks in London, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Albudery Shariha said: "Libya is embarking on an exciting new phase this month and there are significant opportunities as the country rebuilds.
Clyde & Co, with its long history of Middle East and African involvement and its energy and infrastructure expertise, is perfectly placed to advise clients looking to the Libyan market.
Adrian Creed said: "Albudery is one of the foremost lawyers in Libya and we are delighted that he is driving forward this initiative. His expertise will be invaluable. We expect to undertake a mix of contentious and non-contentious work for Libyan government entities and international clients. A large number of companies are actively exploring opportunities in Libya and we envision a steady increase in activity."
Clyde & Co partner and board member Ben Knowles said: "Clyde & Co has never shied away from working in fast-moving and challenging jurisdictions. As patterns of global trade have shifted, the firm has actively invested in our emerging markets network to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We are thrilled to launch in Tripoli and to build on our existing Libyan practice. We believe the office has huge growth potential."
The firm has been present for nearly 25 years in the Middle East with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and via an associated office in Riyadh.
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Cogdill retired in 2009 after 36 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator.
The first 25 years of his career were spent as a teacher and coach at all levels — elementary, high school and college.
In 1976, a coaching job at Cleveland State Community College brought him to Cleveland, where he raised his family. His extensive coaching experience in basketball included assisting Ray Grant when Cleveland High School won the 1997 AAA Boys Basketball State Championship. He has also coached girls' softball, baseball, and golf.
During his remaining 11 years in education, Cogdill served as assistant principal and athletic director at Cleveland High.
As assistant principal, his duties included building maintenance, discipline, lockers, working with school resource officers, maintaining athletic budget and booster clubs with the bookkeeper, helping faculty and staff any way possible, and numerous other duties as assigned by the principal.
The athletic director duties consisted of working with more than 40 coaches on 30 teams on the varsity, junior varsity and freshmen levels.
During his tenure, a new rubberized track was installed; Jones Wrestling Center was built; the Brenda McKenzie Lawson softball stadium was built; and a soccer stadium was completed. Additionally, the baseball stadium was renovated and an indoor practice facility for baseball and softball was developed.
The inside of the Raider Dome was renovated with new bleachers and scoreboards and a repainted floor. New lights were installed at the football, baseball, softball and soccer fields.
He also worked closely with the TSSAA in complying with its rules and by-laws.
Cogdill was awarded the TSSAA Athletic Director of the Year in 2003. Also during his tenure, the school received several "Do It the Right Way" and sportsmanship awards. The Cleveland High School administration asked him to come back in 2013 to be tournament director for the district and region basketball tournaments they were hosting.
Cogdill holds a bachelor's degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College, master's degree from Tennessee Tech University and advanced graduate studies from Trevecca Nazarene College.
He was married for 37 years to Mary Jim Cogdill, who passed away in 2012 after working at Bradley Memorial Hospital and SkyRidge Medical Center for 35 years. His daughter Kelly (former teacher at Yates Primary) and son-in-law Josh Bishop are both Cleveland High School graduates and they have two children, Mary Grace and Brooks. His son James and daughter-in-law Sloane (Phillips) are also both CHS graduates.
Both his children and their spouses attended Cleveland City Schools from elementary through high school.
He is a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club of Cleveland, and Senior Circle of SkyRidge Medical Center.
"At the beginning of this school year, I was encouraged to run," Cogdill said. "This was something I had always wanted to do as my entire professional career has been in education, so I accepted this challenge. During my time in administration, we were able to accomplish so much, but it would not have been possible without the help of supportive parents, students, faculty and staff, central office administration, and the City Council working together. It would be a privilege and honor to serve as a member of the city school board."
Cogdill continued by saying, "The new motto for Cleveland City Schools, 'Every Child, Every Day,' says it all. That's why I want to serve."
He said he would appreciate your vote and support. Early voting runs from July 17 through Aug. 2 and the general election is Aug. 7.


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I found this on the GetSatisfaction forum for EventBox
You can do this for any app without any extra software. It's pretty easy.
1. Right click on the dock icon and select Show in Finder
2. Right click on the app and select Show Package Contents
3. In the Contents folder, open Info.plist in a text editor
4. Look for this line "LSUIElement" and change the following string value from 0 to 1.
5. Restart the app and it should appear without a Dock icon.
Note that you have to do this each time after updating the app.
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We put an induction cooktop in the kitchen of our new home. We are close to move-in and I still haven't bought new cookware to use. I am not a gourmet cook so I just need a good, basic set of pots and pans-definitely don't need the most expensive. I'm also rural so would like to order online if I can get some suggestions from those of you who use an induction for cooking. I noticed Costco has sets of cookware....has anyone used them for induction cooking? Any suggestions would be so much appreciated. |
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- Posted by careme_fan (My Page) on Sun, Aug 9, 09 at 2:49
I don't know what is available at Costco but Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel is very good, and a good value. Sets are good if you use all the pieces but often they contain useless stuff (too small). Buy from Amazon the pieces you need. (NB Must be multiclad Pro to work on induction) Things to look for: triple-clad constructions (at least on pans, for pots triple-clad bottom is enough) and pouring lips. Tramontina from Wal-Mart is an excellent deal ($149 for an 8 piece set! and well priced individual pieces) but it doesn't have pouring lips, a big annoyance. Another inexpensive solution is to buy what you need from IKEA. Lots more info on this board, Chowhound, and e-gourmet forums. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tramontina set at Walmart
Thank you for your info and advice...I'm off to follow your link and to look on Amazon. |
I purchased Emile's cookware by All Clad at BBB using the 20% off coupon. It has worked like a charm! |
- Posted by joeekaitis (My Page) on Fri, Aug 21, 09 at 10:55
Infinite Circulon Some folks claim induction cooktops don't provide uniform heating which produces uneven browning. I say pancake batter doesn't lie. I preheated the griddle for at least 5 minutes on the medium setting while I mixed and rested the batter. |
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Perhaps because I was so young, innocent and BRAINWASHED when I saw it, this movie was the cause of many sleepless nights for me. I haven't seen it since I was in seventh grade at a Presbyterian school, so I am not sure what effect it would have on me now. However, I will say that it left an impression on me... and most of my friends. It did serve its purpose, at least until we were old enough and knowledgeable enough to analyze and create our own opinions. I was particularly terrified of what the newly-converted post-rapture Christians had to endure when not receiving the mark of the beast. I don't want to spoil the movie for those who haven't seen it so I will not mention details of the scenes, but I can still picture them in my head... and it's been 19 years.
I saw this film so long ago I can't recall how old I was--had to have been less than 8 years old but older than 4. After watching it with my parents, it haunted me for the longest time, particularly when connected with the song "Wish We'd All Been Ready". Made in 1972 and having a low-budget feel to it, the acting was terrible and effects were poor, but the message was strong and persuading. The intent was obviously to scare the viewer into salvation. However, depending on your mindset while watching A Thief in the Night, you may or may not take any of it seriously. That is why as a child, lacking the experience, understanding, and ability to compartmentalize it was the most disturbing...for me anyway.
I was raised in a "very Christian" household since birth. I was saved before I saw this movie and the rest of the series and was forced to watch it in a youth group at my church. This movie was highly disturbing. I saw it when I was about 12 years old and literally had nightmares about it for years. I used to lay awake in bed and listen for the sounds of my mom's footsteps upstairs. If I didn't hear her footsteps, I would sneak upstairs to make sure she hadn't been raptured. I used to pray so hard every night for salvation because I was terrified of Jesus forgetting me. This is definitely not something I will show to my kids until they are much older, if at all. It took me years to shake the fear that this movie gave me.
Long before Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins would shake the world of the Christian subculture (and make millions in the process) with the LEFT BEHIND books, MARK IV Pictures, the Christian film distribution company of the Billy Graham evangelistic association, gave us this masterwork. What I love most about this genre is its incredible attention to detail, sitting in a living room. Instead of taking us to the dramatic scenes of this "post-rapture" tribulation, we sit in the living room, hearing about it on the news because the filmmakers can't afford to show it. The film's premise is grounded in Pre-Millenial, pre-Tribulation eschatalogy, believing that Christ comes once for the secret taking of the true church, and then comes again at the end of the seven years of hell on earth. What used to terrify me in junior high now makes me laugh. The intriguing adventures of Patty and her journey throughout the tribulation (and two of the film's three sequels) tells her remarkable story of unbelief and ultimately damnation. I hate to admit it, but I still thoroughly enjoy watching this. It even has the SAME EXACT score of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I think I'm the only person in history to make that observation.
I saw this movie twice through a pentecostal church my family attended in Nanaimo BC in the 1970's. I was of the tender age of 6, my brother 4, then again when I was 8 my brother 6. This movie terrified my brother and I and shaped how we viewed the world with distrust. It wasn't just the movie, but it was also the philosophy that engulfs so many "christians" about the "mark of the beast"and the rapture. This movie, the church, and a volatile neglectful upbringing, lead to severe paranoia towards the future. For years, I lived under the delusional affects of the church and fear of being forgotten by Christ. I am now 40 years old. Went through years of counseling. I once explained to a psychiatrist this movie and the belief system of the church and family. I was pegged with a delusional disorder. I actually began to believe this, it was my brother who reminded me, that this cultic philosophy actually happened. I no longer fear the future, I have come to terms with the fear injected into it's members by the church. I have taken this experience to fulfill a purpose, I am nearing my licensure as a Psychologist specializing in childhood trauma.
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SPOILERS AHEAD! I saw this film at the urging of the girl who works at the videostore, who described it as "Total MST3K." And how right she is. Granted, the film has a regional interest for me, as it was filmed in my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa. Basically, this is Left Behind from the early '70s, and it goes to show that the evangelicals have been pumping out religious propoganda aimed at scaring non-believers through the art of film for over thirty years now. The music is also right on, from the hit "You've Been Left Behind" (later covered in a decent version--something i can say even though i'm not a fan of Christian rock) to the thematic drum 'n' trumpet music reminiscent of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Also, the clothes and hairstyles are the best; Linklater surely stole the look of the character Jerry in this film for Dazed and Confused. As for story, well, the rapture comes and millions of Christians simply disappear--non-believers are left behind and life goes on as usual (except for the bit about the UN making a single global government called Unite, which uses the mark of the beast--your choice of back of the hand or on the forehead--for commerce and labeling of citizenship). Honestly, everything seems fine, except for the easily swayed citizens of the world who willingly accept one government, oh, and the underground new Christians, who are freaking out nonstop. Stuff gets crazier and crazier and the heroine--who I've failed to mention--thinks her old friends are trying to kill her. And then, yup, turns out it was all a dream. Granted, after she wakes up, we have a deja vu moment where her husband's electric shaver is in the sink--just like the beginning of the dream! But who's to say he didn't step out for a smoke? Eh... Whattaya expect from Russell Doughten (who appears as the grandfatherly preacher who misled his flock), the man who produced 1958's smash hit horror film starring Steve McQueen: The Blob! And thankfully for us, this wonderful golden nugget of gold was followed by A Distant Thunder, where we discover her husband really did disappear in the rapture... (by the way, the whole series of 4 films has been released on DVD with loads of cool extras!)
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As some other comments show, this movie might scare you, when you're a
little child. (And that is probably all that it is good for.)
However, if you're older, this movie only does one thing: suck majorly
-and thereby I don't mean the acting, its soundtrack, cutting or s.th.
like that. I'm simply talking about the "plot" (if you can call it
SPOILERS ahead ------------------------
I don't want to give any more spoilers than necessary (if after reading
this, you really still want to watch this movie) but if you graduated
from any school, this is just a big insult of your intelligence. When
watching this, I was stunned most of the time, because what was
happening was just THAT stupid.
This includes:
-the forming of UNITE (an evil UN-association)
--> we are just supposed to believe it's evil. is it even evil at all?
if so: why is it evil?
-the mark of evil in the form of a tattoo
--> there is no necessity to impose this on the people, so why the hell
(no pun intended) are they doing it?
-inviting Christ to your heart merely as lip service
-->because there's nothing anybody, who in this movie is considered "a
real Christian", ever does, besides saying that stupid prayer.
so...just say that prayer before the rapture and you're saved - no
matter what?!
Thus, rating 1/10
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This film follows the belief of certain fundamentalist Christians that an event known as the "rapture" will take place soon which will cause all true believers to disappear from the earth all at once. In that regard, "Patty Myers" (Patty Dunning) is one of the many who is not taken up into heaven because she is not a Christian. However, her husband, "Jim Wright" (Mike Niday) was recently converted and he has disappeared. So has her friend, "Jenny" (Colleen Niday). On the other hand, her other two friends, "Diane Bradford" (Maryann Rachford) and her new husband "Jerry Bradford" (Thom Rachford) were also left behind and like Patty, they are now forced to deal with another fundamentalist event known as the "tribulation" which is essentially a hell on earth. Now, as I stated earlier, this film follows a controversial belief of a certain segment of the Christian faith. As such, there may be many people who may not understand or appreciate this type of film. Likewise, it is a low-budget production geared more for an evangelical outreach than for general entertainment purposes. Because of that, the acting is very basic and the dialogue will probably strike many as being a bit corny. Additionally, as the hairstyles and clothes clearly indicate, it is definitely dated to a time-period (late 60's & early 70's) which may not appeal to a more modern audience. Even so, this film created a stir within its targeted audience and resulted in 3 sequels: "A Distant Thunder", "Image of the Beast" and "The Prodigal Planet". In short, if a person can get beyond some of the peculiarities I mentioned earlier, they might find this film interesting in its own way. And while I am able to keep an open mind about the overall subject of the film, from a critical and objective perspective I have to rate it as slightly below average.
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I discovered this "End Times" movie on Google Video when I typed in "1972". It's basically the story of Patty and how she gets left behind with other non-believers after the believers (which included her snake-bitten husband) were perished. I liked the opening song in the beginning credits and some of the chase scenes. I'm just not sure the movie was a good lesson on the benefits of devotion to the teachings of the Bible since it gives us the fear but not the joy of the exercise. And then there's that cheesy montage of domestic life of Patty and her husband that screams '70s. This film is very much of its time. However, it is pretty effective as a story and it does make you think about the filmmaker's intentions. So see A Thief in the Night with an open mind and don't think too much about the uneven acting or writing but about how effective the movie's message is.
I'm truly embarrassed to admit that I suffered through this film four or
five times, while growing up in a Baptist church and attending a WASPish
Protestant elementary school. One of the most abhorrent motion pictures
made (second only to Lamont Johnson's reprehensible "Lipstick" back in
1976), "A Thief in the Night" has -- sadly -- become a Bible belt
staple --
one of the only "Evangelical Christian cult films." How wildly popular is
among conservative Christians? Let's put it this way: one could walk into
any "film night" at a midwestern Baptist church during the eighties and
nineties and catch this motion picture, nine times out of ten (until John
Schmidt took over by making a series of contemporary Christian films that
actually remain watchable to this day -- "The Wait of the World" (1989),
I fail to understand how anyone could even -sit through- "A Thief in the
Night" (let alone heap unqualified praise onto the film). Not only are the
production values, the direction, the 'performances,' the script, the
and the editing ludicrous, but one can imagine the film feeling dated even
back in 1972. (The characters seem to be walking around on another
As other IMDB users imply in their critiques, it might be possible for a
film of this nature to evolve into a secular cult item -- a joke, to be
screened as a secular midnight movie and at 70's cinematic shlock fests,
"Toomorrow," the mysterious and elusive "Darktown Strutters," and "BJ Lang
Presents." Ahh, such is not the case. The "filmmakers" rendered this
impossible by dampering "A Thief in the Night" with some of the sourest,
most depressing dramatic overtones in movie history and ensuring that it
never (NEVER) be *enjoyed* as entertaining camp. From first frame to last,
it remains repulsively gloomy, angry, and depressing. This, from a film
about Christ's second coming -- a subject which should impart a message of
hope, not of fear.
In short: nothing fun about this one, folks. It's a *miserable*
and it may even fall into the same category as "The Incredible Torture
Show," about which, Danny Peary once wrote, "If any film deserves to be
banned, this deserves strong consideration."
The worst sidelight of the film: the terrible light it continues to shed
conservative Christians, and on the Revelation of St. John per se. "Left
Behind" (1999), starring Kirk Cameron and based on the bestselling book
series (a film I have not seen), covers the same ground and is evidently
more watchable.
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Rosie Jones Wins Legends Tour's Kinoshita Pearl Classic in Hawaii
Boston, MA, October 26, 2009 - Rosie Jones shot 2 under par to finish with a final round 70 to win the Kinoshita Pearl Classic and take home the $50,000 winners check. Jones's Final Round 70 made her 7 under par for the tournament, 4 shots ahead of Saturday's leader Colleen Walker who finished Sunday's round 3 over par. Colleen claimed solo second with a birdie on 18, finishing 3 under par for the tournament and winning $35,000.
Rosie knew this would be a good tournament for her when she arrived, commenting, "Seven is a special number for me. When I saw that my locker was number seven here at the club I got a little excited. I was born seventh in my family. And I finished seven under to win this event. So it all makes sense!"
Nancy Scranton and Kris Tschetter tied for 3rd place, shooting a two-under 142 for the tournament. Rounding out the top 5 places are Legends Tour president Elaine Crosby and Barb Mucha, who tied for 5th place with 143. Hall of Famer Pat Bradley tied for 7th with 145 and University of Hawaii alum Cindy Rarick tied for 18th, shooting 3 over par.
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Hello, I am new so please forgive me for asking a question that may not apply to this site.
I am desperately trying to locate an item I saw that I sooo want! I saw it at Costco around Christmas time, but I was in a hurry so I didn't grab it (also trying to be frugal) however, I realize that I NEED it! If you know Costco, they often change items out and may or may not ever offer it again. It was a wall mounted charging station for cell phones, iPods, PDA, etc. with key holders and mail slots, as well as a message board (to write notes and stick grocery lists). It was black and wasn't too big, but, offered everything I need in one place. It was dirt CHEAP ($50) compared to other products that are similiar. I have not been able to locate it ANYWHERE on the web and have no idea who the manufacturer is and Costco employees claim they don't know anything about it. I have become a bit obsessed with trying to find it and spent hours trying different words to google it. I have a messy and disorganized husband and 3 children under six years old so I need all the organization help I can get! Please help! If you own one or know where I can go to get, please let me know. I'll even buy it off you for double!!! I know, I sound a little crazy ;) |
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I bought the one you saw there. I wasn't sure if I was going to definately use it though because I wasn't sure it work with electrical outlet and all. Try Kohls, I saw some wall mounted ones there also. |
Here is a link that might be useful: kohls charger
- Posted by obsessed2009 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 19, 09 at 0:07
Thank you so much! I ended up buying it, however, my heart still belongs to the Costco one! How is working out for you? If you decide you don't want it, maybe I can purchase it from you. I know, I'm obsessed! |
Did you try Costco on line? |
I made a charging station of my own, using a small wood, tissue box holder-with cubby hole drawers. Simply drilled some holes through the back of the drawers, to feed the little charging cords through. Then placed near an outlet strip, and it is set up permantly. We have two cats, and needed to conceal the cords. This could probably by done on any cabinet or furniture drawer, just feed the cords through the back of the cabinet or the drawers. |
Gosh I just went through all this! To find one you will have to Google several different terms as many dealers have different names for them. You are right in that many are way too expensive. I bought mine online from Organization Plus. Try searching also "charging valet" and just "charger". I saw a few days ago that Home Goods had a lot on their Home Office section. |
I just saw a charging station at our Costco in MI yesterday (Feb 1). If I remember correctly it was either black or a dark stained wood with charging stations along the bottom and maybe a white board above that. |
I thought about purchasing a charging station but recently I've been reading about "vampire (standby) electricity" leaks and how keeping cell phone chargers (amongst many other things!!) continually draws power whether or not they are in the process of charging. Since our electric rate cap is set to expire in 2010, I'm trying to eliminate most of our wasted standby electricity. I was wondering if anybody knew of a charging station that had some sort of built in surge protector or switches that could turn the current off completely when it's not in use? |
It's easy to make your own charging station from just about anything that's big enough to accommodate all your devices. I made one from a cheapie Walmart tool box that sits in our laundry room on the washer. I love it & we use it daily. The way most people make charging stations, any/all powerstrips are stored inside the unit & there is only one plug into the wall (isn't that one of the two main purposes of having a charging station? The others being that all the cords are stored in one location & out of site.) So yes, I do unplug it when it's not in use. NBD. Another reason I like the tool box for my charging station is that if I'm busy in the laundry room, it's very convenient to move the tool box to any other location, plug it in & continue charging. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Other Examples of DIY charging stations
PS - the reason I have the padlock on there is b/c I kept opening the bottom part of the lid & then the cables would pop out. ;-) I had a spare padlock & this keeps me or my husband from doing that. |
- Posted by obsessed2009 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 5, 09 at 17:15
Merimom, I believe that is the one I so desparately want! I wonder why it's in MI, but not CA? I guess I will keep my fingers crossed that Costco will bring it back in my area. Thanx for everybody's input so far! |
I remember reading from one clever gal that she turned one of her kitchen drawers into a recharging station. |
We have a drawer unit inside our laundry closet, which is right at the back door where we come into the house. The drawers are the kind that have gaps above them.....drawer modules for wardrobes. Above the drawer we had several power points installed and with 2 surge protector outlets, we can charge about 8 items at a time. The phones, torches, batteries, cameras etc are all in the drawer, with just the cords snaking out the front, up into the power points. It's wonderful, and nothing can get knocked off, because they're all safely in the drawer. It's neat and hidden away, and yet handy. We were lucky though, because we were building a new house, and had the idea for this before we built. Even when our kids come home to visit, they charge their phones and cameras etc in the "charging drawer" and so we don't have a heap of gadgets cluttering up the bench tops. I'm kind of amazed that more companies haven't come up with ideas for charging stations, because it seems like every household has endless gadgets that need to be charged nowadays. Hope you find yours soon Regards Lily |
I was in Home Goods the other day and saw they had some in their office accessories area. Black, brown, or white. |
I used to have a spot on the kitchen counter in my "office" area where I'd charge things. Worked well for quite a while. However, I don't use it as the office area much anymore. Now I have an outlet strip next to my recliner. The laptop is plugged into it as is the cell charger and I use that outlet strip for my backup drive, a second computer when using it and whatever else. However, I have inline switches so I leave the wall wart plugged into it, but shut off the individual switch to it so it doesn't heat and use vampire loads. This way I also shut off the power to the laptop to exercise the battery occasionally too. And often I just charge the cell & GPS in the vehicle while I'm driving. Someday I might modify my under-monitor power center for a charging station. There's several different versions: One type I thought the under monitor one would work well to space things out. Could have a small separator or box for each or use Velcro to hold it in place. |
- Posted by joann23456 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 20, 09 at 14:16
We're in the midst of a kitchen remodel now, and I just had the electrician install an outlet in our pantry cabinet so we can use one of the drawers for charging everything. I'm excited to get all that junk off the counters. |
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