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July 13th, 2012, 12:01 PM #871
July 13th, 2012, 02:01 PM #872
What kind of man tries to knock off a whole town?
This reminds me of something (switch TAB to imdb):
July 13th, 2012, 03:00 PM #873
Darwyn Cooke is a very, very good artist. I've not really read anything of his but I was almost swayed by Minutemen purely because of Cooke.
July 15th, 2012, 03:58 PM #874
So, as Rob knows, I too have sworn off DC Comics now. Not because of Before Watchmen, though, but because they've benched Stephanie Brown. AGAIN. Sigh.
Anyway... um. Yeah. SDCC this weekend, and I've largely shrugged and rolled my eyes with regards to Marvel and DC, but Image have announced some funky stuff coming out next year, and the Will Eisner awards happened. I think Mark Waid won three, but (more importantly for me) Vera Brosgol won an award for Anya's Ghost (AMAZING graphic novel) and Tyler Crook (current lead on B.P.R.D.) won something like Most Promising Newcomer.
Aspen's Idolized starts properly next month, too, which I'm kinda looking forward to. I'm just worried that it'll be a typical Aspen title, which means BOOBS and BUTT everywhere.
Top Cow is bringing Cyber Force back, though, so yay for Velocity!
July 16th, 2012, 07:50 PM #875
Have any of you ever thought of doing your own Sci-Fi or Fantasy comics with Poser 3D, photoshop, and Manga Studio EX?
July 17th, 2012, 01:31 AM #876
Nope. I have the creative talent of a dead tree.
July 26th, 2012, 02:42 PM #877
Today I bought:
Rachel Rising vol. 1: The Shadow of Death - Terry Moore
Maggie the Mechanic: A Love & Rockets Book (vol. 1 vol. 1 or something like that) - Jaime Hernandez
Judge Anderson - The Psi-Files Volume 1 - Various
Fatima: The Blood Spinners #2 - Gilbert Hernandez
Alabaster: Wolves #4 - Kiernan, Lieber, etc.
Revival #1 - Um, I forget
Debris #1 - I also forget
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Exorcism #2 - Mike Mignola, Cameron Stewart, Dave Stewart
Thought Bubble 2011 Anthology - Various (done for a con last year)
Blood Blokes #1 & #2 (Digital) - Adam Cadwell (local-ish comics creator)
I read Fatima #2 and... was a little disappointed, I must admit. You don't get a lot for the $4 cover price, but it's not bad. Might have been a slightly weak issue, though. Exorcism #2 was pretty good, too, but I'm not quite sure Cameron Stewart was on top of his game for the art duties, and I don't think Dave Stewart particularly flattered it either. Not got to the other issues yet.
As for trades, I'm about a third of the way through Judge Anderson and loving it. I mean these stories are like 30+ years old at times and widdle all over a lot of modern comics, both in terms of writing and the art. I mean, really, an artist for a weekly British comic being miles better than most of those hired for monthlies by The Big Two? I laugh. Terry Moore's Rachel Rising, though? Single. Best. Trade. Of. 2012. So. Far. It's AMAZING. The art, the tone, the writing? Amazing.
EDIT: I also forgot the Adventure Time spin-off Marceline & the Scream Queens #1. It was... okay. Forgettable, but not exactly bad. But either way, the Adventure Time comics haven't come close to the brilliance of the cartoon.
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August 11th, 2012, 10:57 PM #878
Wow, it's been a while since I've made an appearance around here. Anyway, been reading lots of comics lately.
On the top of my list is FABLES. I've blazed through the first four trades worth of material, and I am incredibly impressed. Fables is tons of fun. I highly recommend it.
Loewryn- I foresee you changing your avatar to Snow White's if you read this.
In single issues, I've been keeping up with Prophet, which has gotten really weird and hard to follow lately. Kinda frustrating given how much I loved the opening story arc.
I also read Debris which I thought was ok, but not awesome. Rossmo's art is much more clean looking than his usual stuff, which is kinda a nice change, as I've felt his work is a bit busy looking at times.
I need to get over to the comic shop so I can pick up my copy of Godzilla: Half Century War written and drawn by James Stokoe.
August 12th, 2012, 02:11 AM #879
Still haven't managed to read Maggie the Mechanic yet, either. Finding it hard to get into. Haven't touched Alabaster: Wolves #4 as well, but I'm waiting to get the fifth later this month before I do.
August 12th, 2012, 01:10 PM #880
August 12th, 2012, 01:26 PM #881
I did enjoy it, but I have to confess I've really no interest in continuing with it above anything else. Whenever I come close to buying the second trade, something stops me. No idea what, but I'm just struggling to find the motivation even though I'm sure I'll like the second trade.
August 12th, 2012, 11:15 PM #882
I think the sheer number of collected volumes (I think there's 18 as of this moment) and all the spin offs can be VERY intimidating. However, the fellah who runs my comic shop said that really, the first 75 issues worth of material (Trades 1-11) is the stuff to read. That first 75 issues is the stuff that was originally planned to be the Fables story, but what with the popularity and all, extra stories were added and continue to be added.
August 13th, 2012, 01:43 AM #883
I heard that too (probably from you, actually), but 'size' isn't a problem (Hello? Mignolaverse fan ). It's just I don't have a 'push'. Add into that the fact it's on Vertigo and my recent gripes with DC, and I feel like I'm just going towards Image and Dark Horse anyway (and Rebellion/2000AD, Fantagraphics, Abstract Studios, etc), and me picking it up of my own accord is unlikely. Well, we'll see if I get the second volume later this year for my birthday or Christmas.
August 13th, 2012, 09:49 AM #884
What Fantagraphics stuff have you been reading? I've mostly read their Jacques Tardi stuff, and a few others. I think you'd enjoy Linda Medley's Castle Waiting. I need to get my hands on the second volume.
Have you read Blacksad? That's a Dark Horse publication and it is gorgeous to behold...good story too.
August 13th, 2012, 10:28 AM #885
The only Fantagraphics stuff I have right now is the first Love & Rockets volume, but I'm hoping to get into it or at least its more fringe stuff. It's just this first volume I need to get past
Castle Waiting is on my wishlist and has been for a few years now, and I will get it. Eventually. It's at the bottom though so I often forget about it.
And no, not heard of Blacksad.


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Summary Report for:
25-9041.00 - Teacher Assistants
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Sample of reported job titles: Educational Technician, Instructional Aide, Instructional Assistant, Paraeducator, Paraprofessional, Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, Teacher Assistant, Teaching Assistant
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Computer mouse or trackballs — Eye controlled computer mouse equipment; Foot operated mouse equipment; Trackballs
|Scanners — Data input scanners; Reading pens
|Touch screen monitors — Interactive whiteboards; Wireless touch screen monitors
|Visual presenters — Video magnifiers
|Writing aids for the physically challenged — Word prediction software
Technology used in this occupation:
|Computer based training software — Children's educational software; Text to speech software
|Data base user interface and query software — Automate the Schools ATS *; Data entry software; Special Education Student Information System SESIS *; Student information systems SIS
|Device drivers or system software — Screen magnification software; Screen reader software
|Electronic mail software — Email software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Activities
|Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
|Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Work Context
|Contact With Others — 82% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 74% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 62% responded "Extremely important."
|Physical Proximity — 43% responded "Moderately close (at arm's length)."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 43% responded "Some freedom."
|Coordinate or Lead Others — 40% responded "Extremely important."
|Electronic Mail — 48% responded "Every day."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 44% responded "Some freedom."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 55% responded "Every day."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 26% responded "Very important results."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Some college, no degree
|Post-secondary certificate
|Bachelor's degree
Interest code: SC
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Related Occupations
|Social and Human Service Assistants
|Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Bright Outlook
|Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
|Tour Guides and Escorts
|Childcare Workers
|Personal Care Aides
|Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
|File Clerks
|Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$24,430 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|1,223,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Average (8% to 14%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Teacher Assistants . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Successful weekend for Wildcats; tied for first in Hockey East with BC and Friars
Monday, February 25, 2013
BURLINGTON, Vt. – KG called it.
Like the power play, van Riemsdyk figured in four of the five goals against Vermont. He had three assists Friday and scored UNH's goal on Saturday. The Wildcats scored three power-play goals in the same game for the first time in more than two years.
The Wildcats managed only two shots on goal in the first period Saturday. Van Riemsdyk's goal at 8:53 of the second came on their fifth shot.
Meanwhile, four teams are battling for the final two playoff spots, including UMass and Maine. The Minutemen are currently in eighth place with the Black Bears one point behind in ninth.
"He played great (Saturday)," Umile said. "He probably wasn't at his best (Friday) night, but (Saturday) he battled and helped us get this point, no doubt."


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Kicks Online
UPDATE: This game has been shutdown and is no longer available
Kicks Online Overview
Kicks Online has the distinction of being, as of this writing, the only free-to-play soccer MMO currently available. There are several others in early stages of testing, but for now, its Kicks Online or bust. It is important to note that Kicks Online has a very informal gameplay style – think of it as 'street soccer.' There are no out of bounds, no fouls, no yellow or red cards. This doesn't mean the game is simple, as it's actually quite complex. A ten minute tutorial explains all of the game's various moves; long kicks, short kicks, side kicks, tackles, dodges, steals, and so on. Even character creation is in-depth, there are literally seventeen different stats and three positions for players to chose from.
Forward - This position has the highest ball control and is the best at preforming short shots.
Midfield - Midfielders have higher endurance, stealing, and tackling stats than forwards. They are the 'rounded' position with decent stats in all areas.
Defender - The best at stealing, tackling and long passes. Defenders lack the endurance and ball control to play offensive, instead they play defense (obviously).
Kicks Online Screenshots
Kicks Online Featured Video
Kicks Online Review
By Erhan Altay
Like so many free MMOs, Kicks Online was developed in Korea and only brought to the Western market recently. Unlike most games, Kicks Online was never licensed in North America. This means prospective players must connect to the European servers hosted by GameTribe. The downside is that the already tiny population is mostly from distant time zones, making it even more difficult to find a game during the day, but for the small number of truly dedicated soccer fans, Kicks Online is well worth checking out.
Soccer Star
Like Freestyle Street Basketball, Kicks Online is a 'street' style game. Most of the twelve maps are not green fields, they are on asphalt, dirt fields, and other unconventional locations. There are no out of bounds or fouls to worry about, you're free to tackle at your pleasure. If this sounds simple, just wait until you see character creation. Besides picking from three positions (forward, midfield, defender), players are given ten stat points to distribute among seventeen different stats. I won't list all the stats here, but the best way to go about stat distribution is pumping stats your position is already good at. There are also several appearance customization options available including hair, face, shirt, and pant choices. Luckily there are three character slots available per account, which means everyone can try all the positions.
Good Luck Playing
After creating your character and entering the game, the next step is to navigate through the list of channels. Most channels have level or other restrictions, which leaves only one server open to new players; Western Europe 1-10. Unfortunately, this server tends to be empty most of the time since its day here while its night in Europe. The only times I had luck finding a game was early in the morning (afternoon in Europe) and late at night (morning in Europe). Unless you're a diehard soccer fan looking for an online version of your beloved game, the headache involved in finding a game is enough to kill Kicks Online.
10 Minute Tutorial
Since I couldn't find a game when I first logged in, I decided to play through the game's optional tutorial. I'm glad I did. Kicks Online is one of the few games that is difficult to pick up and play without at least some instruction. The tutorial consists of four phases, each with four stages. The phases, in order, are dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The tutorial explains each step fairly well, but I had to repeat a few stages until I mastered a certain type of shot or pass. The game's controls can be seen on the screen at anytime while playing, which is a prudent since it takes no less than six keys to play Kicks Online, with certain keys performing different actions depending on who has the ball. The tutorial took me ten minutes to complete and was well worth it because of the 'points' reward. Points are the in-game currency normally earned by playing matches. Points earned in a match is dependent on your performance, which makes it hard for beginners to rack them up. Completing the tutorial gave me more points than I earned playing for hours on my own, so be sure to take the time to run through it.
A Game At Last!
Though the community is tiny, you'll be able to find anywhere from 20-50 people online throughout the day which is enough for several concurrent games. Matches in Kicks Online can be set to 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 and with twelve maps and nine ball types to chose from, gameplay can be mixed up to a large degree. Players can select their nationality which will be displayed above their heads in the waiting room before a game begins. This feature may not have much application but seeing the diversity of soccer fans is always welcome. The other day I played with an Israeli, German, and Italian against a group of Spaniards and Brazilians. The game's graphics up to this point are pretty decent. When a match actually begins, things take a steep dive. The camera is zoomed out quite a bit and all players look blocky. The way the graphics appear in the lobby and waiting rooms is nothing like the actual gameplay. There are very few video options – you can play in either full screen or windowed mode, but are given no resolution choices.
Back and Forth
New players in particular will have a difficult time grasping the gameplay basics of Kicks Online. I found myself simply running up and down the court following the ball which other players always seemed to hog. Tackling (q key) is by far the best way to get the ball, but getting a feel for the timing can take several matches. Communicating with your teammates is always difficult in online games, but the fact that the average player only knows a few words of English add best compounds this problem. Large games (such as 5v5) are usually a mess, with players on one team accidentally passing the ball to the other team over and over. What makes this worse is that there are no uniforms in the game, so the only way to tell who's on your team is a small red or blue square next to each player's name.
Long Term Objectives
A built in quest system keeps things interesting with point rewards. These quests are very simple – for example, the first one only asks you to play five matches. The next requires three match wins and so on. The game's item shop is rather extensive, with dozens of hair styles, glasses, shirts, pants, gloves, shoes, socks, guards, and accessories for sale. Additionally, players can purchase stat resets, new skills, and upgrade their club. Clubs are the clans in Kicks Online and require players to be level twenty-five before creating or joining one. There are club on club tournaments available at scheduled times, but I honestly don't see many people putting in the time commitment for game as rough as this one. If you're a soccer fan you might as well give it a try, but everyone else should be wary of Kicks Online.
Final Verdict: Poor
The almost nonexistent player base, poor graphics, and complicated gameplay make Kicks Online a difficult game to recommend. If you enjoy both soccer and MMOs it is your only option on the market at this time, but don't expect much from Kicks Online.
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Kicks Online System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Vista
CPU: Pentium III 1.3ghz
Graphics Card: geforce 4 / radeon 9000
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows XP / Vista
CPU: P4~1.3GHz+
RAM: 512MB or more
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Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts
(Book 2)Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk & E. L. Lancaster - Alfred Music Publishing
Book 2 continues with pieces dedicated to one hand only. The first half of the book provides pre-reading pieces with letter names in note heads, gradually introducing the child to all the notes in middle C position. The second half of Book 2 gradually shows the child those notes on either the treble or bass staves.


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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet Coming To America April 11thTue, Apr 09, 2013 - 9:20 AM
Samsung today announces that the Galaxy Note 8.0 is coming to the U.S. market on April 11th! The Note 8.0 was originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February, but it will be available to purchase this Thursday. The Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available in white for $399.99 MSRP. Accessories will be available beginning mid-April. These include Book Covers in white, grey, pink or green, as well as USB and HDMI adapters, and a travel charger that connect via the device's microUSB port.
GALAXY Note 8.0 Product Specifications:
- Network HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
- Processor 1.6GHz A9 quad-core processor
- Display 8" WXGA (1280×800, 189 ppi) TFT
- OS Android 4.1.2 (Jellybean)
- Camera Main(Rear): 5 Megapixel Camera
- Sub(Front): 1.3 Megapixel Camera
- Video Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, (1080p Full HD video @ 30fps)
- Audio Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AC3, FLAC3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker
- Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0, USB2.0
- Sensor Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
- Memory 2GB (RAM), 16/32GB microSD (up to 64GB)
- Dimension 210.8 X 135.9mm, 338g (3G Version)
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TSA is always assessing our policies, ensuring that they are based on the latest intelligence, best practices, and focused on mitigating the most serious threats to the traveling public. Of course anytime we modify these policies, the public has questions regarding the reason why.
Earlier this month TSA announced the latest modification to our ongoing efforts to provide the most effective security to the traveling public. The implementation of the change has been delayed, but TSA will relax restrictions on certain items previously prohibited as part of its ever evolving efforts to focus on items that pose the highest threat. Relaxed restrictions will apply to knives that do not lock, and have blades that are 2.36 inches or 6 centimeters or lessin length and are less than 1/2 inch in width, novelty-sized and toy bats,billiard cues, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and two golf clubs as part of their carry-on baggage.
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You have to hover the graphs to see the little dots that, I take it, are fenrus's builds.
The test results are impressive but the lack of information is holding me back from downloading.
Can you load a live session into ram? does it have an installer?
just how primitive is it?
In ubuntu 13.04 I have been fucking with upstart and systemv and I managed to shut off some services that I don't use like CUPS and bluetooth, that and deleting the lenses makes a night and day difference. when idle I'm at 280 mb and 3% cpu.
Make sure you build a nice little GUI that let's you shut off services like cups etc...
BTW the name should have been Fenrir, what the hell is a fenrus anyway?
google search edit: Oh wow a gay videogame character ... way to spell 'professional distro' there buddy
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I suspect that the Sabayon developers would be interested in innovations in this area, especially since they are well positioned to benefit from them.
I still don't understand how the delta is being calculated - the first plot shows systemd-boot-kernel, suggesting that the "best of the rest" line is 100%, but systemd-boot-total shows "delta (%)" varying from below 6000% to above 7000%. I assume you are plotting here some absolute values and that "% delta" is incorrectly labelled? Or is there a problem with the test results?
If you just want to plot % change from other distributions, then why is the delta offset for many of the plots 0% rather than 100%? e.g. in the plot for system-decompress-xz/zlib the offset is from 0 (delta), but the other compression graphs are all plotted with the base at 100 (absolute %, not delta). Assuming that the variation is not going to be huge, it would seems to be better to show the +/- % delta from 0 for all graphs.
(I presented about this at Plumbers last year, several key RH guys were there and we talked about it afterwards as well)
Delta RPMs don't really work well. In that for small changes, they're 100x less efficient than is possible/what should happen.
xdelta isn't all that great for delta's, and the whole mechanism is not efficient in that the RPM needs to be reassembled and then full installed on the target system.
So lets say I fix one word in a French translation, every OTHER file from the package now hits the disk 2 times; and this is independent of the network traffic size
(which is also pretty bad, not just because the delta is big, but also because the OS metadata is big and doesn't really get delta'd)
let me give a specific (but made up) example.
Say some test gives frames-per-second (e.g. a higher-is-better test).
And lets say, Fedora 17 is the best-of-the-rest at 50 frames per second.
If Fenrus Linux would also get 100 FPS, the score would thus be 200%, however, for the purpose of showing a delta, 100% is subtracted (hence the "delta") and the score will 'only' be "100%" in the graph.
If Fenrus Linux would get 25 FPS, the score would be 50%, but the delta would be 50% - 100% = -50% in the graph.
So systemd-boot-userspace really is 300 times faster on Fenrus? And systemd-boot-total is 70 times faster?
Which distributions are you currently testing? Would it be possible to do some graphs directly comparing them, eg. plotting Fenrus vs Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Gentoo, so we can see what the "best of the rest" actually is, and which distributions are best for performance?
I am curious if there really are significant differences and potential gains to be made, because most benchmarks I have seen suggest there is little real difference between competing modern distros. But this could be because the benchmarks are designed to be tests of the hardware (bound by CPU, GPU, disk IO etc.) rather than tests of distributions.


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Phoronix: Compiz Fusion To Be Dropped, Other Changes Planned
Yesterday we shared that Compiz++ and Nomad would be merged back into Compiz and today there are even more announcements coming out of the Compiz camp. With Compiz not having a clear road-map, a Compiz council has been established to begin charting the future of this compositing window manager...
LinuxHater is going to have a blash with this!
Good thing nobody reads him, since he ran out of valid ideas to whine about quite a while ago.
Good -- more merging is always good for acceptance.
I also think this is a good move for various reasons.
It was actually the -only- blog I could read; the others bored the heck out of me. Guess I'll start reading again if he's continuing.


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Eric Clapton says that he will quit touring when he reaches 70 in 2015. Clapton, who kicks off his next string of North American dates on March 14th in Phoenix, Arizona, explained his decision to Rolling Stone, saying, "The bit onstage, that's easy. If I could do that around my neighborhood, that would be great. You have guys in Texas that play their circuit, and it keeps them alive. But for me, the struggle is the travel. And the only way you can beat that is by throwing so much money at it that you make a loss. So the idea is I'm taking a leaf out of JJ (Cale)'s book: When I'm 70, I'll stop. I won't stop playing or doing one-offs, but I'll stop touring, I think."
Over a decade ago, during his 2002 world tour, Clapton told us that he's been eying a slow retirement from the concert arena: "I mean, I know I'm probably gonna go out again, in dribs and drabs, but that tour was. . . I mean, I wrote that in the program -- I don't think I can do this anymore."
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March 19 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
March 20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake Energy Arena
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March 23 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
March 26 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
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Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Sample of reported job titles: Certified Industrial Hygienist; Chief Safety Officer; Corporate Safety Director; Director Employee Safety and Health; Environmental Health and Safety Manager; Environmental, Health, and Safety EHS Officer; Health and Safety Manager; Risk Control Consultant; Safety Consultant; Safety Specialist
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
- Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
- Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
- Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Air samplers or collectors — Aerosol monitoring instruments; Air sampling impingers; Cascade impactors; Dry gas meters
|Air sampling pumps — High-volume air sampling pumps; Low-volume air sampling pumps
|Gas detector tubes — Benzene detector tubes; Charcoal absorption tubes; Sorbent tubes
|Gas detectors — Combustible gas meters; Gas leak testing equipment
|Liquid leak detectors — Liquid leak testing equipment; Refrigerant leak detectors
Technology used in this occupation:
|Compliance software — ESS Compliance Suite; Mannus Compliance: EHS; Primatech AUDITWorks
|Data base user interface and query software — Medgate Occupational Health and Safety Software; Microsoft Access; RAE Systems HazRAE; Safety Software OSHALOG 300
|Internet browser software — Web browser software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
|Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Work Activities
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 91% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 79% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 73% responded "Every day."
|Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 67% responded "Very high responsibility."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 72% responded "More than 40 hours."
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 55% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 45% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded "Very important."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 58% responded "Some freedom."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 42% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Master's degree
|Post-baccalaureate certificate
Interest code: IC
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Related Occupations
|Construction Managers Bright Outlook
|Emergency Management Directors
|Environmental Compliance Inspectors
|Environmental Engineers
|Industrial Safety and Health Engineers Green
|Product Safety Engineers
|Validation Engineers
|Soil and Water Conservationists
|Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
|Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$33.27 hourly, $69,210 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|63,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
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Water comes from a variety of sources. Even solid foods contain water. Lettuce, celery and other crisp vegetables are composed of 90 percent or more water. Protein-rich foods such as meat, fish or chicken may contain as much as half to two-thirds their weight in water. Even grain products, which don't seem watery at all, may be up to one-third water. Foods that have the least amount of water are sugar and fats such as butter or margarine.
Besides plain water, juices and milk or other beverages boost fluid intake. However, not all fluids are created equal. Some energy-rich drinks have a high concentration of sugars, electrolytes and flavoring agents. In addition, many specialty drinks and flavored waters can cost quite a bit; water is practically free.
Alcohol is both a tonic and a poison; the main difference is the amount that one consumes. Moderate drinking may be good for the heart and circulatory system but heavy drinking is a major cause of preventable death – including traffic accidents, the development of some cancers and damage to various body organs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that men should consume no more than one to two drinks per day and women should have no more than one drink per day. Due to individual variances, the amount of alcohol a person can drink will depend on many factors including a person's body size, type of alcoholic beverage and overall health status.
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Soft drinks have no nutritional value and are full of sugar. They also can cause weight management problems and ruin healthy teeth.
For these reasons, experts recommend limiting your soft drink consumption to 12 ounces a day. Soft drinks dominate the beverage choices in convenience stores, restaurants and even schools. Furthermore, consumers are bombarded by 20 to 64-ounce servings. Keep a variety of healthful drinks at home. When you do drink soda, pour a single serving into a cup and save the rest for another day or share it with someone else. If you have to buy soda, consider buying them in smaller eight ounce cans.
Coffee is another beverage that should be consumed in moderation. Limit yourself to one or two cups a day to help avoid the adverse effects of caffeine. The challenge is to reduce or avoid ordering or buying double espressos and calorie/sugar-laden specialty drinks.
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Fruit drinks and some fruity iced teas are popular but they usually have no nutritional value. If you check the label, you will find that many contain as little as 10 percent real fruit juice. Like soft drinks, they have lots of excess sugar without the benefit of vitamins or nutrients. If sugar, high fructose corn syrup or other sweeteners are at the beginning of the label's list of ingredients, you should instead look for a label that says "100 percent fruit juice." Better yet, have a piece of real fruit. Not only will it count toward your hydration needs, you'll get all the vitamins, minerals and fiber that are absent in juice.
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When a workout period exceeds 60 minutes, sports drinks can be beneficial because they provide a source of fuel for working muscles and will speed the absorption of water and glucose (sugar) from the small intestine. Sports beverages are recommended for activities lasting longer than one hour. (Drink plain water before or during activities lasting 60 minutes or less). With sports drinks, continued exercise won't deplete muscle glycogen as fast and performance time may be lengthened. Sports drinks can also help reduce recovery time by rapidly restoring muscle glycogen after exercise. Sports drinks are also beneficial when exercising in high heat or humidity because the electrolytes help to enhance fluid absorption.
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Skim and low-fat milk are good sources of calcium and vitamin D (which improves calcium absorption). Because milk contains protein, carbohydrate and, in the case of 1-percent milk, a bit of fat, you absorb it slowly and stay satisfied longer. Milk may also assist in weight loss. A recent study found that women who consumed three to four servings of low-fat dairy products lost nearly twice as much weight as those who consumed lesser amounts.
Green tea contains flavonoids and polyphenols which are natural antioxidants that protect against carcinogens. Herbal teas, such as chamomile, licorice, peppermint, lemon and ginseng, could provide other health benefits, including relaxation, improved digestion and increased energy.
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In addition to the vitamins and minerals they provide, certain fruit juices carry added benefits. For example, orange juice may ward off cataracts, cancers and birth defects while boosting immunity. Cranberry juice may help prevent gum disease, and tomato juice is a rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, which is associated with a reduced risk of cancers.
Overall, water is one of the best beverage options. It cannot be completely replaced by drinking other beverages. Besides helping to keep you hydrated, water is calorie-free and an excellent choice when you exercise. Water prevents dehydration, keeps skin healthy, aids in digestion, regulates body temperature and reduces cardiovascular stress. Water helps distribute nutrients and essential elements throughout the body as well as helps with waste removal. Water is also important in helping to reduce your risks of various illnesses and chronic health ailments.
To give you an idea as to how much water the average adult should drink, take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the approximate number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. Ask your physician about your water intake needs because a lot depends on your body frame and health status.
If possible, keep a bottle or other container of water in the refrigerator at all times. It's easy to grab and refill as needed when you're on the go and it's less expensive than buying bottled water all the time.
There are some brands of flavored water available, but some of them have sugar or artificial sweeteners, which you don't need.
Don't wait for your body to signal that you're thirsty. By that time, your body has already started to become dehydrated. Drink as much water as you can everyday, even if it's just sipping water throughout the day. If you get bored with plain water, add a slice of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. Keep yourself well hydrated to help maintain your overall health.


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FAIRFIELD Villa boss Paul Oakes was full of praise for his side following their 6-2 Midland Combination Division One victory at Coton Green on Saturday.
Andy Nicol was the star of the show as he netted four goals to go with strikes from Scott Gaffney and Steve McGlen as fourth placed Villa kept themselves in touch at the top of the table with their ninth league success of the season.
Oakes was clearly impressed by what he saw, saying: "It was another good performance from us and we are on a decent run that we need to keep going as long as we can.
"No disrespect to Coton Green but those are the sorts of sides we need to keep beating if we are to stay in the top few spots of the table and the lads did a good job on Saturday.
"There wasn't a bad player on the park and that further highlights the strength in depth we have here."
McGlen put Villa ahead when chipping the keeper after Gaffney's initial shot came back off the post and it was Gaffney who doubled the lead when scoring from close range.
Nicol made it 3-0 from the penalty spot before going on to dominate the second half with three more goals and although the hosts pulled two back, Villa were comfortable winners.
They were grateful to a series of good saves from goalkeeper Spencer Hunt at 3-0 though, including a penalty save, as Coton Green enjoyed a good spell of pressure before going on to ease to victory.
"Andy (Nicol) and Scott (Gaffney) linked brilliantly together in attack whilst Spencer Hunt in goal deserves a lot of credit for the concentration he showed and saves he made when we switched off slightly," Oakes said.
Villa entertain Shirley Town at Earlswood Town's ground tomorrow (2pm) where they will be playing whilst work is carried out on their Recreation Ground home.
Stuart Hall, Martin Slevin and Andy Pike should all be available for selection again whilst new signing James Burke is also expected to be included.
FOUR goals from Carl Shipway helped the Reserves secure an impressive 10-2 Kidderminster and District Football League Premier Division home victory against Lodgefield Park on Saturday.
After making a slow start to the season the newly formed team, under the guidance of Jason Hancox and Steve Morgan, are settling well with 11 points to their names from seven matches.
They turn their attentions to the first round of the League Senior Cup tomorrow with a trip to Wyre Forest.
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