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Drago named new King Co. Council member
Former Seattle City Councilwoman Jan Drago was appointed Monday to replace Dow Constantine on the King County Council.
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Deadlock: Co. Council stymied in try to replace Constantine
The King County Council was unable to select a replacement for Dow Constantine despite hours of deliberations that stretched into late Monday night and decided to delay action until after Jan. 1.
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County OK's plan to buy Eastside route for biking, transit
The King County Council on Monday unanimously approved a plan to spend $26.5 million to buy about 25 miles of an Eastside rail corridor for future transportation and recreation purposes.
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Union sues Constantine over King Co. animal shelter issue
The union that represents King County's animal control officers filed a lawsuit against Executive Dow Constantine on Friday seeking the release of e-mails from a citizens advisory committee that released a 2007 report that sharply criticized the animal shelters operated by the county.
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Humane Society: King Co. has 'no plan' for animal care
When King County decided last month to stop operating animal shelters for stray and unwanted cats and dogs, officials said they hoped the job could be taken over by a private entity like the Seattle Humane Society.
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King Co. Council searches in vain for non-partisan politics
The King County Council interviewed four candidates Monday to replace Dow Constantine, sworn in last month as the county executive.
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Four finalists to replace Constantine on County Council
The committee charged with winnowing the number of applicants to fill Dow Constantine's King County Council seat has selected four finalists. Constantine was sworn in as county executive last month.
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Election maps: McGinn wins center, Constantine the burbs
How did Dow Constantine beat Susan Hutchison so decisively in last month's King County executive's race? As a Seattle Times map shows, he won Seattle handily and got more votes in the Eastside suburbs. Constantine's strong showing in what, until recently, had been GOP territory bodes ill for the Republican Party heading into the 2010 legislative elections.
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Two King Co. department heads resign
Two top officials in King County government resigned Thursday – including the head of the county's corrections department who had only been on the job nine months.
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Constantine sworn in as King Co. exec
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Kool A.D.'s 'Not O.K.' Mixtape Marks Return of Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca
Das Racist founder drops third solid mixtape of the year, features Del the Funky Homosapien
Kool A.D. closes out a strong solo year with his third mixtape of 2013: Not O.K. The entire 15-track set can be streamed below and downloaded via Bandcamp for an optional donation. MC/producer Amaze 88 returns following the February 63 and 19 mixtapes, and we get fresh-but-familiar faces in the form of Del the Funky Homosapien and, surprisingly, former Digable Planets member Ladybug Mecca. Those two appear on "CNN," while other tracks feature Hellfyre Club member Milo, Raheem Recess, Alim, Jabee, and French rapper B.E. Labeau. Not to be missed: the existentially aimed Lil B tribute "Tiger Style," in which Kool declares, "Think I'm Dinosaur Jr." Get gnarly with a Das Racist founder here:


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Although suspected, it's now confirmed: The 40GB PS3 model will launch November 2 in the US with a $399 price tag, along with a $100 price cut on the 80GB model, bringing the total cost down to $499. To quote:Sponsored Links
The new version of the PS3 will come with a 40-gigabyte hard drive, cost $400, and go on sale on November 2, said Jack Tretton, president of Sony Computer Entertainment America. The price of the 80-gigabyte version will be cut to $500 from $600.
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The 40-gigabyte model has already made its debut in Europe and Japan, and was widely expected to come to the United States ahead of the crucial year-end shopping season that accounts for the largest single chunk of annual video game software and hardware sales.
For the new 40-gigabyte PS3, Sony has removed its ability to play games for the predecessor PlayStation 2, which is still selling strong despite its aging technology.
"We're choosing to focus on the PlayStation 2 consumer with the PlayStation 2, which remains incredibly relevant, and focus on the PlayStation 3 consumer with the new 40-gigabyte model and the great software coming out," Tretton said.
"Backward compatibility is a nice secondary consideration, but it's far from the number-one priority."
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How do mosquitoes target a meal?
As summer winds down and people try to make the most out of the beautiful Michigan environment, many may be fighting off nature's age-old enemy: the mosquito. But what makes mosquitoes more attracted to some people than others? Many myths have circulated about the cause of this rather annoying phenomenon, but scientific research is also out there about what factors make mosquitoes swarm to certain people (Hint: It has to do with a lot more than blood). Ned Walker, is a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the Department of Entomology at MSU. He joins us to discuss the dining preferences of mosquitoes. Continue Reading →
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Fireflies in southern Michigan
Photographer Ken Scott captured these fireflies streaking through the night sky near Willis, Mich., with a series of photos taken over 40 minutes. The technique of merging multiple short exposures into one eliminates the possibility of overexposing the ambient light such as that coming from a nearby city, said Scott, a Suttons Bay professional photographer. It also captured one of the beetles trundling across the ground and flashing its light. Scott said it wasn't until he posted the image that he noted the insect's ground trek from the lower right corner of the frame. "Yeah, that bugger was a bonus!" he said. Continue Reading →
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Bee story: Be cold, be dead
Hobby beekeepers experienced a large loss of bees after freezing condition this winter. Bees were too cold to move from their clusters to feed. Continue Reading →
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Photo Friday: An emerald on the beach
Note: This image and explanation is by David Marvin. Kennedy's emerald dragonflies (Somatochlora kennedyi) tend to be fairly shy dragonflies when it comes to being photographed. This female Kennedy's Emerald got caught in a quickly moving cold front along Lake Superior that caused it to land on the sandy beach, creating a rare occasion to photograph one without first capturing it. Its wings and body have dew that formed when the front arrived and the fog rolled inland. Kennedy's Emerald dragonflies are related to other members of the Striped Emeralds of the Somatochlora genus, including the endangered Hine's Emerald (Somatochlora hineana). Continue Reading →
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Mosquitoes triple
If you live in Michigan it seems like every summer is a time to complain about the mosquitoes being really bad this year, but how bad are they, really? Current State talked with Ned Walker about this year's mosquito crop and some of the issues connected to mosquito-borne illness. He's a professor in MSU's Department of Entomology and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Continue Reading →
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Mr. Great Lakes explains new Great Lakes help from the 2014 Farm Bill and the search for an endangered dragonfly. More from Jeff Kart here. Continue Reading →
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Wisconsin officials cut diseased trees at state park
Wisconsin State officials are cutting down trees in Whitefish Dunes State Park in Door County that are infected with beech bark disease. The park has lots of beech trees and those that are infected pose a safety hazard, said Linda Williams, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forest health specialist. Weakened limbs and trunks can snap off or fall over during strong winds. The idea is to remove dead trees before they harm visitors or staff. Infected trees that are within 75 feet of park trails are targeted, said Arnie Lindauer, a program analyst for the park. Continue Reading →
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Policy Regarding Design Flow ReductionsEffective Date: April 5, 2001
Background: Advanced Treatment Units
Advanced treatment units (ATU's) are now in wider use in Maine since the 1995 Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (Rules) first recognized them. These ATU's routinely produce very high quality effluent. Accordingly, the Rules allow reductions in disposal area sizing based upon effluent quality. In several instances, specific ATU models have been granted design flow reductions less than those allowed by the Rules.
Background: Proprietary Disposal Devices
Proprietary disposal devices (PDD's) of various types have been used in Maine since the early 1980's to dispose of wastewater effluent. These PDD's have been granted reductions in square footage requirements based upon unobstructed void spaces, and in the case of some devices, unmasked soil interfaces. Disposal area size reductions are based upon a comparison with standard stone and pipe disposal beds. The extent of size reduction allowed varies with the type of device.
At issue is the use of ATU's in combination with PDD's, when the PDD size reduction is taken in addition to the adjustment factor (AF) reduction of the ATU. For example, an ATU with a 50 % reduction followed by a PDD with a 30 % square footage reduction would result in an AF 80 % reduction compared to a conventional stone and pipe bed. The hydraulic loading rate specified in the Rules could easily be exceeded in such an instance, leading to hydraulic overload of the disposal area and premature failure of the disposal area.
It was not the Division's intent to allow extended reductions in disposal area sizing when PDD's were granted size reductions and ATU's were granted adjustment factors. The Division is not persuaded that such extreme reductions in disposal area sizing are warranted as a routine matter.
Therefore, it is the Division's policy that multiple reductions in disposal area sizing are not appropriate. When used with an ATU, PDD's must be sized at their respective ratings pursuant to the Rules, based upon the actual design flow, rather than the adjustment factor for the ATU.
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Because of the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, WXXA (Ch. 23) will not carry Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race via the Fox network. WXXA has moved the Best Buy 400 race to digital Ch. 23-2 (a.k.a. "VTV,") which Time Warner Ch. 3 also will air. The race coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
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NHL Network to show entire Calder Cup Finals series
Following yesterday's announcement that Games 1 and 2 would be televised, the American Hockey League reported that the entire Calder Cup Finals series between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Chicago Wolves will be televised by the NHL Network. The remaining schedule: Sunday, June 1 – W-B/Scranton at Chicago, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 – Chicago at W-B/Scranton, […]
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Emrick receives Hewitt Award from hockey hall
Mike "Doc" Emrick, as nice a man as you'll ever find in broadcasting, is this year's recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster. Emrick is the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC and Versus, and around here we're fortunate enough to hear […]
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NHL Network to air Calder Cup finals Games 1 and 2
The Calder Cup Finals — where the Albany River Rats might have been, had they been able to past Philadelphia in the opening round — begin tonight, and the NHL Network (available on Time Warner digital and DirecTV) will have the first two games of the best-of-7 series between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Chicago Wolves. […]
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Red Wings score head-to-head ratings victory over Pistons
The first three games of the Stanley Cup Finals (Detroit-Pittsburgh) have played simultaneously with games in the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals (Detroit-Boston). In fact, the NBA and NHL games Saturday and Monday both were played in Detroit (the Detroit teams obviously have different arenas). The third time was the charm for the NHL, which got […]
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NBA Finals schedule set
With the Eastern Conference Finals series guaranteed to go six games, the NBA has released the schedule for the finals (all games on ABC-10): Thursday, June 5: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m. Sunday: June 8: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 10: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Thursday, June 12: Boston […]
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Penguins-Red Wings score in ratings for Versus
The opener of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday night between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings garnered an 1.8 Nielsen on Versus, the second-highest rating in the network's history. Only the 2005 Tour de France final, featuring Lance Armstrong, produced a bigger number (2.1) for Versus, which then was known as the Outdoor Life Network […]
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All eyes (and ABC's cameras) on Danica at Indy
Now that she has won an Indy Racing League event, Danica Patrick seems to be a legitimate contender for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 on ABC. Not that the network needed a reason to show her, but now ABC is justified in staying focused on Danica the way golf telecasts keep an eye on Tiger. Asked if […]
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NBA ratings up at midway point
ABC, ESPN and TNT all are reporting ratings increases halfway through the NBA playoffs. (We're only halfway through?) With a potential Celtics-Lakers matchup in the Finals, things could get even better. The numbers: Ntwk 2008 2007 % inc. ABC 3.7 2.9 28.6 ESPN 2.8 2.2 27.2 TNT 2.4 2.1 14.3
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Radio executive John Kelly honored by broadcasters
Retired Albany area radio executive John Kelly will be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame next month. Kelly, a Troy resident who ran Albany Broadcasting, will be honored at the NYSBA's executive conference June 24 at the Sagamore. From a sports standpoint, Kelly's most notable achievement was signing on with […]
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Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence: Devotions for Every Day of the Year (Paperback)
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever change...
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After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her�and many others around the world.
In these powerful pages are the words and Scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, and hope. Words that have made her increasingly aware of His presence and allowed her to enjoy His peace.
Jesus is calling out to you in the same way. Maybe you share the author�s need for a great sense of �God with you�. Or perhaps Jesus seems distant without you knowing why. Or maybe you have wandered farther from Him that you ever imagined you would. Here is a year�s worth of daily readings from Young�s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue.
Each day is written as if Jesus Himself were speaking to you. Because He is. Do you hear Him calling?
Genre | RELIGION / Christian Life / Inspirational |
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Pages | 382 |
Publisher Date | 2011-09-06 00:00:00.0 |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson Inc |
Copyright Year | 2011 |
Height | 8.75 in |
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Unit weight | 1.45 lb |
Language | English |
Subtitle | Enjoying Peace in His Presence: Devotions for Every Day of the Year |
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Coleman Cable, Inc. Announces Record Earnings Results For The Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2012
WAUKEGAN, Ill., March 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coleman Cable, Inc. (Nasdaq:CCIX) (the "Company," "Coleman," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading manufacturer and innovator of electrical and electronic wire and cable products, announced fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results.
Fourth-Quarter 2012 Highlights
- Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38 per diluted share, an increase of $0.30 versus $0.08 for 2011;
- Adjusted EPS of $0.40 per diluted share, an increase of $0.33 per diluted share, as compared to $0.07 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of last year;
- Adjusted EBITDA of $23.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of 66.0 percent versus $14.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2011;
- Sales increased to $233.6 million, up 12.9 percent compared to the fourth quarter of last year.
Full-Year 2012 Highlights
- EPS of $1.34 per diluted share, a record for the Company since first becoming a public company in 2007, representing an increase of 35.4 percent versus $0.99 for 2011;
- Adjusted EPS of $1.48 per diluted share, a record for the Company, representing an increase of 23.3 percent versus $1.20 for 2011;
- Adjusted EBITDA of $88.7 million, a record for the Company, representing an increase of 12.8 percent versus $78.6 million in 2011;
- Sales increased to $914.6 million, up 5.4 percent compared to 2011.
- For the first quarter of 2013, the Company estimates sales between $215.0 million and $225.0 million and Adjusted EPS between $0.24 and $0.37;
- Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common share payable on March 30, 2013, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2013.
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Pratt Community College Volleyball started out very strong last night in the Dennis Lesh Sports Arena against Dodge City Community College. They handily took care of set one 25-11 and offensively had outstanding attacking at .423 as a team.
That momentum was lost in set two, as Pratt committed 19 errors to lose the set 22-25.
Fortunately, Pratt was able to take set three, 25-22. They then were able to end the match after set four defeating Dodge 25-14.
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Pratt Community College put up a fight against the conference power house Hutchinson Community College on Sept. 24. As always, Dennis Lesh Sport Arena was electric with the beaver nation crowd.
Pratt was able to take control of the match early during the first set building a 14-7 lead. PCC held the daunting Hutchinson offense and took the first set 25-21.
The second set was all Hutchinson blocking. HCC helped Pratt to a season low of -0.211 with all five of the Beaver players hitting negative. Pratt lost the set 13-25.
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Dennis Lesh Sports Arena was electric during last night's match up against Colby Community College. The Pratt Community College fans set the tempo early for a few errors by the Colby offense. While each set started off close, PCC was able to pull away at the end of each set to sweep Colby in three sets: 25-18, 25-23 and 25-19. Balance was the name of the game for PCC. While the Lady Beavers compiled a team high of 40 kills, no single player was in double digits. Kelsey Hitch, nine kills, Jessica Sanders, nine, Jocelyn Cochran, eight, and McKenzie Turner, seven.
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You woke earlier than usual one morning to find your home was completely snowed in. The snow must be up to your knees outside at least. Snow was a rare occurrence where you lived, so needless to say you were rather excited. You quickly dressed in the warmest clothes you owned and tried to get outside. The amount of snow outside your door made it impossible to open. "Dang it." You ran over to your window, forced it open and jumped out into the freezing snow. Though you wanted to play in the snow, you knew the most important thing was clearing a path to your door. You quickly began shoveling away at the snow.
"Hello there "_____", are you enjoying the snow? Finland ran through the snow and tackled you into a hug. "I love the snow, it's so Christmasy."
You hugged him back. "I love the snow, I rarely get to see it you know."
Finland dropped back into the snow and started to make a snow angel. "You know what we should do? We should have a snowball fight, you never know when your next chance will be." He popped up and grabbed a large handful of snow, rolling it into a ball. "This is perfect snowball snow you know, not too wet, not too dry." He threw the ball he'd just created at your shoulder, causing little flakes of snow to spray all over your already cold cheeks. "So, we going to play or what?" He gave an adorable grin.
"You're on. Get ready to go down." The two of you set up your bases. Finland's looked like it could withstand a blizzard, yours looked like a group of kindergartners made it. You were already loosing this war.
"You ready "____"? Your fort doesn't look finished yet." Finland laughed cheerfully at you. "On the count of three. One, Two, Three!." Both of you began hurling snowballs at each other as fast as you could, neither of you were aiming at all. "Come on, you couldn't hit the broad side of a barn."
"Oh you're one to talk, you're no where close to me." You probably shouldn't have said that, because the very next snowball hit you square between the eyes, knocking you flat on your back.
"Oh my god, are you alright?" Finland rushed over to you and started checking you for damage. You were still to stunned to speak. "Oh no, I've killed her. I know what to do." Finland lowered himself to you and proceeded to give you mouth to mouth. Though a bit unorthodox, it brought you back to your senses. Your eyed flew open and your face burned red. "Oh good, you're okay, I thought I'd killed you."
"Were you just kissing me?"
He quickly shook his head, his face now matching yours. "N-no, I thought you were dead so, I was giving you mouth to mouth."
"Oh, okay." You were embarrassed for asking now, of course Finland wouldn't kiss you. Though, it was a nice thought. The two of you were now sitting in the snow, in an awkward silence.
Finland broke the silence first. "Did you want me to be kissing you? I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that." His face became even more red.
You took a deep breath and mustered up your courage. "I wouldn't stop you if you did." That's all it took for Finland to shyly begin kissing you. It didn't take either of you long to realize, your lips were stuck together. After a bit of warming you two were able to separate yourselves.
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WHEN and HOW did good old solid standard tradtitional values like small AFFORDABLE and NON-INTRUSIVE government become a "dangerous radical view"? Oh, NOW I get it. When the maggot-infested privileged campus radicals graduated and began to infest the media and academia.
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Have any of you heard of this? Apparently the DOD thought it would be a good idea to get a photo-op of the presidential plane (Obama wasn't on board, so it wasn't Air Force One) near the statue of liberty.
BUT... they forgot to tell NYC or the citizens, which set of a panic throughout the city.
First of all, the stunt seems to me to be a complete waste of taxpayer money. Second, and more importantly, who in the HELL thought it would be a good idea to fly a jumo-jet so low over NYC w/o telling anybody?
Unbelievably stupid.


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1. Introduction
The motivation behind this proposal was the current lack of standardized documentation for the portage API. This makes it difficult for developers that would like to somehow customize portage, or use the portage API for their own custom scripts.
2. Implementation
Portage code will be documented using the epydoc documentation system. This system was chosen as both portage developers and those interested in portage API documentation were familiar with the tool. It was also chosen as the main implementor (the author) is comfortable with the system and how to use it. The following is an example of a docstring for the pkgcmp function:
Code Listing 2.1: Example pkgcmp docstring
def pkgcmp(pkg1, pkg2): """ Compare 2 package versions created in pkgsplit format. Example usage: >>> from portage_versions import * >>> pkgcmp(pkgsplit('test-1.0-r1'),pkgsplit('test-1.2-r3')) -1 >>> pkgcmp(pkgsplit('test-1.3'),pkgsplit('test-1.2-r3')) 1 @param pkg1: package to compare with @type pkg1: list (example: ['test', '1.0', 'r1']) @param pkg2: package to compare againts @type pkg2: list (example: ['test', '1.0', 'r1']) @rtype: None or integer @return: 1. None if package names are not the same 2. 1 if pkg1 is greater than pkg2 3. -1 if pkg1 is less than pkg2 4. 0 if pkg1 equals pkg2 """ if pkg1[0] != pkg2[0]: return None mycmp=vercmp(pkg1[1],pkg2[1]) if mycmp>0: return 1 if mycmp<0: return -1 r1=string.atof(pkg1[2][1:]) r2=string.atof(pkg2[2][1:]) if r1>r2: return 1 if r2>r1: return -1 return 0
Docstring Breakdown
Code Listing 2.2: Description
Compare 2 package versions created in L{pkgsplit <pkgsplit>} format.
Code Listing 2.3: Additional Information
This describes a more complex function. More paragraphs here.
Code Listing 2.4: Example Usage
Example usage: >>> from portage_versions import * >>> pkgcmp(pkgsplit('test-1.0-r1'),pkgsplit('test-1.2-r3')) -1 >>> pkgcmp(pkgsplit('test-1.3'),pkgsplit('test-1.2-r3')) 1
Description of the parameter
Code Listing 2.5: Parameter Description
@param pkg1: package to compare with.
Type of the parameter. An example is required for types with a strict format (format strings, strict lists, etc.). If there are many types that can be given, please gave at most 2. If type is a custom object, it must be referenced to in the format L{name <package.object>}
Code Listing 2.6: Parameter Type
@type pkg1: list (example: ['test', '1.0', 'r1'])
The type of the return value. List all possible types returned.
Code Listing 2.7: Return Types
@rtype: None or integer
More verbose description of the values returned. The numeric list format must be used for more than one return type, where the types are different and/or the types have a strict format.
Code Listing 2.8: Return Value Description
@return: 1. None if package names are not the same 2. 1 if pkg1 is greater than pkg2 3. -1 if pkg1 is less than pkg2 4. 0 if pkg1 equals pkg2
Backwards Compatibility
Existing doc strings will be converted to the new format.
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Summary: This document is meant to serve as a proposal for the documentation of portage code using epytext and custom doc blocks.
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5 One of the greatest recent horror movies - you'll love it!Posted: 29/11/2013As a huge horror movie fan, I couldn't wait to see the new sequel to Insidious. The first was a great fun horror with a strong influence from the fab movie, Poltergiest. The sequel however just blew me away! With a much stronger plot, great demons and ghosties and some genuinely terrifying scenes.Directed by James Wan who also directed The Conjuring, Saw and the original Insidious, you know it's going to be a good film. James Wan is a modern master of Horror and will take his place in the horror hall of fame alongside Wes Craven, George Romero and the like. Apparently Insidious Chapter 2 is Wan's final horror movie and if that's true, he's certainly gone out with a bang. It's fantastic!Highly recommended by all horror fans and those who look a very creepy ghost story...
5 John Woo At His Best!Posted: 15/02/2013John Woo, the action legend behind films like Face/Off, Hard Boiled, Mission: Impossible II and loads more is back with this fantastic movie. Reign Of Assassins is Woo at his finest! I was hugely impressed with the action sequences in this film. They're both frantic and exciting whilst still being beautiful and breathtaking to look at.Reign Of Assassins offers more than your typical action movie and has a truly heartfelt and emotionally involving plot to it. The character are great and the villain alone is reason enough to check out this movie. What's more awesome that a deadly touch and flaming swords?! The samurai battles are intense and there's plenty of them throughout. Nodding to such Asian action classics as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero there's A LOT to love about this movie.Highly, highly recommended!
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Couple of questions. I have never had this style before, but would like to brew it for a competition in September. Can I use S-04 instead of Notty? It's what I have on hand for English yeast. I don't have Fuggles or EKG, can I sub Styrian Goldings? Or should I use Willamette?
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@sub the notty with s-04 and use your willamette for bittering additions, ans the holdings for flavor and aroma. Just be sure to adjust for the AA% to keep the ibu the same.
Time to brew this again!
"Brewers enjoy working to make beer as much as drinking beer instead of working." -Harold Rudolph
First off Ill say that this was my first all grain brew constructed using the mash tun I built last week. So im pretty excited to try this one in a few weeks. The coolest thing was that I used an app on my thunderbolt that calculated strike temp so that my mash temp would be spot on, and it was, the cool part being at the end of the 60 mins, I hadn't lost a single degree. Exactly 158 the whole time. I messed up at the HBS and put in too much grain, but was only off by 3/10 of a lb with the Marris otter. That isnt much, and im not sure why I ended up with 1.042 OG at the end of my boil. I still had 5.5 gal of wort almost exactly. Worse case being I have a slightly higher gravity than prescribed, which in my book is hardly a tragedy. Some one mentioned walameete and EKG as alternate hopps to try, so I did. split them 50/50 at 45 and 15 mins. Sure hope this turns out better than my last two beers. Im dying to try it.
Something I forgot to mention was the fermentation temp situation which im a little nervous about. I couldn't get my temp below 76 (ouch), so I had to pitch so at least the thing would get rolling before the bad guys moved in. I just hope temps between 70-75 wont hurt it too much. Ive heard bad things about Notty above 65 degrees, then others reporting no off flavors higher than that, so maybe ill just have to let it go a while before kegging.
Ooh, I didnt see that last bit on my phone, I would look into an old dorm fridge and a temp controller, that was the single best upgrade I made to my process. I found an old kenmore mini fridge that fit a carboy in it if I took the blow-molded door pockets off. I also had to gently fold the freezer plate down so it was along the back wall. I later added a 12" collar to it so I could ferment 3 carboys at once in it. (I have a few pics posted up in this thread)
The "fail" was about my beer not your help, tnx btw. Anyhow, right now I have a kegerator so buying yet another fridge just isnt in the works at the moment, so I think ill just have to be careful of what types of brews I make in the summer months and what type of yeast I use. In the winter I could get the Ideal temps for this beer with ease. I just hope this beer is drinkable, or could be with a bit more time to rest.


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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, announced for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita at Gamescom by the king of indies, Shahid Ahmad, is going to have an extra difficulty so masochists everywhere can rejoice by wearing various animal masks and hitting people with blunt objects.*
Speaking to Polygon, one half of Dennaton Games, Dennis Wedin, said that Hard mode has been added because of complaints that the first game was too easy. He says that he wanted to give fans 'something more' with the sequel. Hard mode has yet to be implemented into the game so the changes that it will bring have not yet been finalised.
Characters were another topic brought up in the interview, and Hotline Miami 2 will have characters that are 'less bland' than in the first game. Wedin explained that 'We're trying to give them more personality so players can get to know them a bit more. In the first game you only had Jacket, and we made him pretty blank. But for this game, if we made all the characters just blank, the player would feel the same way about all of them. We want them to be different — some you will agree more with, or won't agree with, or maybe won't understand their motivations or agenda.'
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Why California will give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants
Late Sunday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law allowing driver's licenses for illegal immigrants eligible for work permits under a new Obama administration policy.
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Some illegal immigrants could get a California driver's license under a bill that Gov. Jerry Brown announced he signed into law late Sunday.
AB2189 by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, (D) of Los Angeles, will let the Department of Motor Vehicles issue licenses to illegal immigrants eligible for work permits under a new Obama administration policy. The bill requires the department to accept as proof of legal residence whatever document the federal government provides to participants in its deferred action program.
Cedillo said his bill will make roads safer while letting young immigrants drive to school and to work. His reasoning drew support from several Republican lawmakers, while other Republicans argued the state should leave immigration issues to the federal government.
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"It is a victory for those who were brought here through no choice of their own, played by the rules, and are only asking to be included in and contribute to American society," Cedillo said in a statement.
He said California is the first state to grant drivers' licenses to the group singled out under the Obama administration's policy. Cedillo praised Brown for choosing "public safety over politics" by signing the bill.
"President Obama has recognized the unique status of these students, and making them eligible to apply for driver's licenses is an obvious next step," Brown spokesman Gil Duran said.
Meanwhile, Brown vetoed AB1081, which could have protected illegal immigrants from deportation if they committed minor infractions. The bill has been dubbed "anti-Arizona" legislation, a reference to that state's immigrant identification law.


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New York (August 8, 2011) World champion Beibut Shumenov stood his ground in front of contender Danny The Bronx Bomber Santiago and defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight title by defeating the New York native by technical knockout in the ninth round of the main event of the July 29 broadcast of Sólo Boxeo Tecate. Shumenov also made an impression on the judges at home, receiving 58% of all votes cast by boxing aficionados via text message and on Univision.com, earning him the boxer with the most carácter title for the week and putting him in second place in the Cinturón Tecate competition for this quarter. Cinturón Tecate (Tecate Belt) is an award created to support the boxers who display the most carácter in the ring during the Sólo Boxeo Tecate broadcast each Friday night on TeleFutura. Tecate recognizes that viewers at home are the best judges and allows them to vote for their favorite boxer of the night by sending a text message to 55333 or visiting Univision.com, Uniclave: Solo Boxeo Tecate. To thank participating fans, each text submitted gives them the opportunity to win boxing memorabilia, such as T-shirts, autographed pictures and even tickets to future Sólo Boxeo Tecate fights. As contenders in the competition, the boxers who receive the highest percentage of votes from July through September will have the opportunity to win the Cinturón Tecate belt and appear on Univisions premier sports show República Deportiva. Current rankings are: Ranking Boxer % of Votes Date of Fight 1 Jessie Vargas 87% July 8 2 Beibut Shumenov 58% July 29 3 Jayson Velez 56% July 15 4 Jose Silveira 52% July 22 This weeks Sólo Boxeo Tecate will broadcast a Classic Studio Show featuring WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Marcos El Chino Maidana in his March 2010 fight against Victor Cayo and current WBA and WBO Interim Lightweight World Champion, Robert The Ghost Guerrero facing former Olympic medalist Joel El Cepillo Casamayor in their July 2010 bout. To be part of the action tune in on Friday, August 5, at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT (10:30 p.m. CT) on TeleFutura. TERRIFIC CARD FEATURING PHILLYS FINEST FIGHTERS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA CHESTER, PA (August 9, 2011)This Friday night a fantastic night of action is set to take place at Harrahs in Chester, PA. The card dubbed ROUND 4 will be promoted by Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman. In the main event, popular lightweight Victor Vasquez will take on Angel Rios in a eight round bout. The co-feature will pit Tony Ferrante of Philadelphia battling William Prieto in a six round Light Heavyweight affair. Vasquez of Philadelphia has built up one of the biggest fan bases in Philadelphia due to his exciting style which always has him in the fight of the night whenever he steps into the ring. Vasquez twenty-eight years old has a record of 13-5-1 with seven knockouts and has been in some memorable fights in his young career. In his last bout, Vasquez was impressive in disposing of Gustavo Dailey (4-11) in round four to headline ROUND 3 at Harrahs in Chester on June 3rd. Vasquez waged a terrific back and forth war with Osnel Charles before dropping a six round majority decision as part as ROUND 1 at Harrahs in Chester. He holds victories over undefeated Thomas McCuiston (1-0); Tyric Robinson (9-4-1) as well as an exciting six round split decision over Bryne Green (5-3) on October 8th in Philadelphia. Rios of Bronx, New York has a record of 9-5 with six knockouts and has been in with top competition. He won eight of his first nine bouts and has faced future world champions Nate Campbell and Mike Anchondo. Rios came back after an eight year hiatus and dropped a six round decision to Stephen Owusu on July 7th in Bronx, NY. Ferrante, 27 years old, has a record of 11-2 with six knockouts, won his first nine bouts which included wins over Anthony Pietrantonio (6-1) and he won the WBF United States title with a eight round majority decision over Billy Bailey. Ferrante lost that title when he dropped a ten round unanimous decision to Chuck Mussachio (15-1-2). Ferrante will be looking to make it three in a row after disposing of Joe Park as part of ROUND 3 at Harrahs in Chester in the fourth round on June 3rd. In his last bout, Ferrante stopped grizzled veteran Andre Hemphill in seven rounds on July 15th. Prieto has a record of 5-5-1 with two knockouts which is impressive considering the top opposition he has fought. He has been in the ring with six undefeated fights plus other fighters with gaudy records. He holds wins over then undefeated Jesse Blount (2-0); Nate Adams (2-0) and Eric Jarvis (2-0). He has also been in the ring with world ranked Peter Kid Chocolate Quillin (5-0); Durrell Richardson (8-0); Issac Rodrigues (9-0). He is looking to get back in the win column after dropping his last two to Aaron Pryor Jr. (11-1) and his last bout to Harry Coyle (13-2) on April 9th. Angel Ocasio will see action in his first scheduled six round bout as he battles Rasool Shakoor in Lightweight affair. Ocasio of Philadelphia has a perfect mark of 5-0 with one knockout and is coming off a four round unanimous decision over Randolph Scott on June 3rd as part of ROUND 3 at Harrahs in Chester. Shakoor of Jackson, Michigan has a record of 3-8-1 with one knockout but has faced even undefeated fighters. Those fighters include Dat Nguyan (3-0); Angelo Santana (1-0); Carlos Zambrano (2-0); Guillermo Sanchez (5-0); Omar Pena (1-0-1) and Jesse Carradine (4-0). Shakoor holds a win over than undefeated and Roy Jones promoted Kieyon Bussey (6-0). In his last bout, Shakoor was stopped in one by Eric Nemo (8-1-1) on July 31st, 2010. Former world amateur champion Joey Dawejko will look to stay perfect when he battled Keon Graham in a Heavyweight bout scheduled for four rounds. Dawejko of Philadelphia has a record of 4-0 with one knockout. In his last bout, Dawejko was a part of the historic Harrahs fight night ROUND 1 when he scored a four round unanimous decision over Taffo Asongwed on January 22nd. Dawejko just hooked up with trainer Danny Davis and this will be the first bout that two will be working together. Graham has a record of 2-6 and is coming in from Akron, Ohio. Like Shakoor, Graham is now stranger to fighting undefeated opponents as Dawejko will be the fourth such unblemished foe. He has lost to the likes of Brian Clookey (1-0); Magomed Abdulsalamov (7-0); and Keith Barr (5-0). In his last bout, Graham was stopped in two by Felix Abner on May 18th Rounding out the card will be popular Lightweight Joey Tiberi. Tiberi of Newark, Delaware has a record of 5-1 with four knockouts and has appeared at the previous three fight nights at Harrahs. He has won three in a row which includes a first round stoppage over Nicholas Morris on June 25th. Tiberis opponent will be named shortly. Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $60 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on www.webtix.net Global Boxing To Launch New Boxing Series in North Bergen, NJ North Bergen, NJ (August 9, 2011) - Global Boxing is proud to announce the launch of their new boxing promotion series entitled Global Boxing Series, a string of four events to take place at Global Boxing Arena in North Bergen, NJ. The first four events are scheduled for September 24, October 15, November 11 and December 10. Each show will start at 5PM. "The Global Boxing Series will give emerging local talent the opportunity to shine and make a name for themselves just like in the old-time club shows of the '40s and '50s," said Global Boxing CEO Mariusz Kolodziej. The first event will be headlined by undefeated junior lightweight prospect Kamil Laszczyk (3-0, 3 KO) of North Bergen, NJ by way of Wroclaw, Poland. The shows will take place at the Global Boxing Gym location, which will be converted to a fight venue for the day to seat a capacity of 500. Global Boxing can be reached via NJ Transit bus lines 83 and 127, and is in walking distance from the Hudson-Bergen light rail station on Tonnelle Avenue. Bouts will be announced soon.
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Chicago Lending Strangled By Regulators
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- TheStreet's analysis of first-quarter data shows that most of the largest banks in the state are now profitable, although credit costs are still placing a major drag on earnings.
What concerns Illinois bankers the most right now, according to bank analyst John Rodis, is that "credit is still an issue, as real estate values in Chicago are still at or near their lows."
Regulatory uncertainty is also a major issue, as the banks "are still waiting to see what the final rules are going to be, regarding capital and the Durbin Amendment, he said."
Linda Koch, the president and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, told TheStreet that in addition to the "arbitrary capital requirements" of regulators, bankers are having difficulty with the regulatory approach to troubled debt restructurings.
"Reguators are forcing lenders to harshly write down TDRs, so bankers have a disincentive to restructure loans and keep businesses afloat," Koch said. For commercial borrowers whose loans are maturing, renewing or extending the credit is becoming a problem, even if the loan payments are current, because of the decline in the value of real estate collateral. "What our bankers need, since the loans are good, since the loans are fully performing, there's no reason not to extend credit, even though the properties have beeen devalued. " The shakeout of the weakest banks and thrifts in the state has slowed considerably, with four institutions in the Land of Lincoln being shuttered by regulators this year, after 16 failed during 2010. Since the current wave of bank and thrift closures began in 2008, Illinois has seen 42 institutions shuttered by regulators, trailing only Georgia, which has had 63 failures and Florida, which has had 50 bank and thrift closures. According to data provided by SNL Financial, nine of the 596 banks and thrifts headquartered in Illinois -- excluding the two that have failed this quarter -- were undercapitalized per ordinary regulatory guidelines as of March 31 and were included on TheStreet's first-quarter Bank Watch List. Since the Watch List is based solely on capital ratios, we take a different approach on our quarterly coverage of banks in key states, by looking at overall credit quality to identify troubled institutions.Illinois Banks with Weakest Asset Quality
The following list includes all banks in the state with nonperforming assets comprising more than 15% of total assets:
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