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by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 12/14/07 1:05 AM
Hi! Very simple question to the Vista gurus out there. What
can I do to improve the speed of a Vista machine? Seems like
my old expired computer with 98SE was faster, but how can
this be when I have four times more memory (2 GBs), a huge
hard drive of 250 GB, a better video card I think, and a much
faster processor. Vista is nice and pretty and all--moving
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like Windows took one step backward. OK enough of my
complaints, because that's not what I'm writing in for. I
just wish someone can advise me on some things I can do to
speed up Vista without having to add more hardware to my
fairly new computer (5 months old). Or is this really a lost
hope as to I have just accept what I have and deal with it?
Please say it isn't so. Thanks for listening, I hope you can
help me. Signed the frustrated one.
--Submitted by Darren S.
Answer voted most helpful by the CNET Community newsletter readers:
Looks are expensive, and "Free" costs more than you think...
Unfortunately, you inadvertently pointed out the problem yourself: Vista is about looks. Every one of those effects, from the translucent windows to the pearlescent shine to the oversized icons, eats up processing power that would otherwise be spent on running applications.
Also, much of the new software that comes on a pre-built computer (i.e. the "free" antivirus, AIM, other mfg. programs) are also serious resource hogs. Norton's AV products have been getting worse and worse each year, to the point where they can cut the system's performance in half.
The best handful of "tweaks" you can make to your Vista system to speed it up are as follows:
(Note: You can access the first three of these options by going to Control Panel's Classic View, then clicking Performance Information and Tools.)
1) Change the Theme: By going into Adjust Visual Effects and unchecking things you can do without (you may want to play around to see how you like it), you can remove all of the resource-sucking features of Vista.
2) Disable Indexing: One of the not-so-new features of Vista is the Indexing Service, which quietly catalogs your computer in the background to make searching faster. Problem is, it uses a lot of resources for (IMHO) a not-so-useful function. Yeah, it helps speed up your searches, but it's not worth the performance sacrifice.
You can disable this by going into Adjust Indexing Options, clicking modify, (clicking Show All Locations if applicable) and unchecking everything.
3) Ditch the Bloatware: All that junk that your computer comes with slows it down. By going into Manage Startup Programs, you can stop them from starting with your computer. Leave all the Microsoft Stuff alone, and disable the others that you don't need. If something doesn't work right after reboot (i.e. no Sound or lousy Graphics), you probably disabled a driver. Just go back in and turn it back on. (Granted, this is a little more dangerous than the other options, so exercise common sense here. We don't want to make things worse.)
4) Scrap your Slow Security Software: If you're still using the "free" Antivirus / Security Suite that your computer came with, you might want to consider something else. While I realize I might get flamed for saying this, I recommend something like Windows OneCare or Webroot's Antivirus for their small performance footprint and "set-it-and-forget-it" ease of use. Plus, OneCare can be used on two other PCs, too.
5) Don't be a Packrat: This one is probably the hardest to stick to, but also the simplest solution. Don't install programs you don't need, keep your documents folder organized, and keep the desktop as clutter-free as possible.
Now click "Update my Score" and watch your performance ratings soar!
Happy Computing!
Launchpad_72 aka IAmTheDonut
--Submitted by CNET member Launchpad_72
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adjective pro·lif·ic \prə-ˈli-fik\
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— pro·lif·i·ca·cy \-ˈli-fi-kə-sē\ noun
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Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
PITTSBURGH -1½ +129 over Chicago
Jake Arietta has two wins in seven starts since the Orioles dumped him off to Chicago. He's made one road start since the trade and barely made it through five innings after walking five and allowing four runs in those five innings. In total, Arietta has made 11 starts this year and only three of them have been quality one's. Last year we went 3-9 with a 6.20 ERA in 109 IP at Baltimore. Arrieta has a history of control issues and nothing has changed. He's already walked 37 batters in 57 frames this year and 17 over his past 28 innings. His line-drive rate is at an alarming 31% and he does not have the luxury of the winds blowing in here like they do at Wrigley. Against a focused and determined Pirates club that has reeled off four straight including a sweep in Texas, Arietta has little chance for success. He's officially on our stiff list.
The Cubbies have the league's worst team batting average in the league on the road at .228. Things don't figure to improve here against Charlie Morton. Morton has been one of MLB's most dominating pitchers during his second half return from 2012 Tommy John surgery with a 3.13 ERA and an absolute elite 65% groundball rate. And he's more than a groundball machine. He has a 94 mph average four-seam fastball. He's still refining the pitch mix that will generate more swings-and-misses from batters, but with his good velocity and the best groundball tilt in MLB, Morton could be the key cog in Pittsburgh's quest for a championship. He's that good and it's no fluke.
San Diego +131 over ATLANTA
The Braves magic number is down to just six games, meaning they are virtually a lock make the playoffs but they are certainly overpriced in the first game of this series. Atlanta is on cruise control right now. They are like an NFL team playing the prevent defense. To give some of its starters some rest, the Braves are turning to a rookie pitcher, making his first MLB start (see our MLB call-ups). In 20 starts with Triple-A Gwinnett, David Hale went 6-9 with a 3.22 ERA, however, he allowed 123 hits in 114 innings for a BA against of .279. A two-way player at Princeton who saw more time in center field than on the mound, Hale continues to play catch-up in his development as a pitcher. He has a quick arm with a fluid delivery that produces a heavy 92 mph fastball. His slider can be a solid offering at times, while his feel for his changeup comes and goes. Hale needs to do a better job of getting ahead in the count and of working off his fastball. His strikeout to walk ratio 36/77 BB/K at the minor league level was pedestrian at best. As a -140 favorite, this rookie brings far too much risk.
Ian Kennedy has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts since being traded from the D-Backs back in early August. Of his seven starts since for the Padres, five of them have been of the pure quality variety. The Padres have won three of Kennedy's last four starts and over that span, he's been taken deep just one time. It may surprise you to learn that no team other than the Astros have struck out more than the Braves and that should bode very well here for Kennedy. Over his last 27 frames, Kennedy has whiffed 32 batters. He also brings an outstanding xERA of 2.72 since joining the Padres to this contest. Ian Kennedy was not a good fit in Arizona but he's been a great fir for the Padres and offers up plenty of value here taking back a tag like the one offered here against a rookie pitcher that was rated as the Braves 16th best prospect heading into 2013.
San Diego -102 over PHILADELPHIA
The Phillies had big motivation on their side when they recently swept the Braves prior to this series but that motivation level is not nearly as high against this "also ran" guest. These two split the first two games of the series with Padres taking the opener 8-2 before losing to Cliff Lee last night, 4-2. Roy Halladay missed his last start due to flu-like symptoms. A shoulder strain nagged him most of last season, resulting in his first sub-200 IP year since '05. That shoulder carried 240 IP per season from 2008 to 2011. Halladay has spent most of this season on the DL. Before going on the disabled list, Halladay's biggest problem was his control and since returning, it has gotten worse. In three starts covering 17 innings, Halladay has walked nine batters while striking out eight. That's not the only concern. Halladay's groundball rate is at a career low 34%. His line-drive rate is at a career high of 27%. Age, health and the toll of all those great innings has made Roy Halladay a huge risk and the only thing that has him favored here is his name and pedigree.
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Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox
Prediction: Boston Red Sox
Another rivalry series begins tonight, with John Lackey starting for the Sox, and Hiroki Kuroda starting for the struggling Yanks. Kuroda is having a successful season with the Yankees, and is coming off a 6 inning and 2 earned run game against Boston that ended in a no decision. Lackey on the other hand, has had a couple of strong outings, but has yet to get the run support. He is coming off a win against the Yankees and went 5 innings and allowed 7 earned runs. The Sox struggled in last night's game against the Rays, only stringing together 6 hits over 9 innings. The Yankees have had troubles with the Sox, especially in the last series, so I have to say that the Sox will prevail.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Craig Davis
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I just don't see the Yankees going into Boston and getting drummed the way they did last week when Boston came and took three of four from them.
And I believe Hiroki Kuroda is going to get back on track as the Yankees know that every game from here on out is a must win game if they are going to get into the Wild Card game.
They are coming off a very impressive series win over the Baltimore Orioles, and although the last three games were very close, the Yankees found a way to win all three.
Boston did take two of three from Tampa in Tampa, and that allowed the Yankees to get back to within one game of the final Wild Card spot in the American League.
Kuroda does have two no-decisions in his last two starts, but the Yankees managed to win both of those games. He's not quite back to where he was in July, but he's slowly getting closer.
As for John Lackey, his last start was against the Yankees, and I'm still scratching my head as to how they won the game despite his performance.
He allowed seven earned runs over 5 2/3 innings of work, but he escaped with a no-decision.
Not today. The Yankees steal one in Beantown. Take New York as your free play of the day.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Jeff Benton
Your Friday freebie is the Over in the Rays-Twins game.
Tampa Bay has had all kinds of issues getting their offense going, but a weekend trip to Target Field will get them back on target tonight, as Minnesota pitching has been serving them up lately.
The Twins have played Overs in 8 of their last 10 games, as opposing teams have scored 6 runs or more in 7 of those 10 games.
If that stat doesn't get the Rays hitters licking their chops, then nothing will!
Rays rookie hurler Chris Archer has come back down to earth, as he has an ERA of 4.91 over his last 3 starts, and the Over is on a 5-2 run the last 7 times he has made the start.
Kevin Correia just allowed 5 runs over 6 innings in his last start at home against Toronto, so there is a strong chance the dormant Tampa offense can get something started tonight.
Gong to play the Over in the first of three from Target Field this Friday night.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Brad Wilton
Friday's free play winner will be the underdog Royals as they take on the division-leading Tigers this evening at Comerica Park.
Detroit may lead the division, but they have not done so at the expense of Kansas City, as the Royals own a 9-7 season series mark against the Tigers, and they have handled Justin Verlander with no issue this season.
Verlander is on an 0-3 slide this year versus the Royals with an ERA that approaches 5, and his team has lost all 5 of his season starts against Kansas City.
Kansas City is in the thick of the Wild Card chase, and they have won 13 of their last 18 games entering play this weekend in the Motor City.
Bruce Chen will make the start for the Royals, and he did win over Detroit last Sunday, going 7 innings while allowing just 2 runs to score. The southpaw is on a 2-0 run his last 3 starts with a 2.41 ERA.
The price looks right here, as KC has shown they can handle both Detroit and starter Verlander.
Go with the upstart Royals to pull the upset win.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Brett Atkins
My free winner for tonight is an underdog, as I like the Houston Astros getting it done against the Angels of Anaheim.
Why not take the Astros in this game? The Angels are in after sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays, and they're going to be a bit overconfident for this game and series. But the Astros have won three straight after a three-game sweep at Seattle.
This has simply been a disappointing season for the Angels, who spent a ton of money off-season, but are looking at another October on the sidelines. The Astros look can clinch the season series, as they're 9-7 against the Angels, one of only two AL teams against which Houston owns a winning record.
Let's play the home pup here.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Chris Jordan
My free play for tonight is on the Toronto Blue Jays at home against a suddenly struggling Baltimore Orioles.
The Orioles are fading fast and I don't know if they can duplicate their 2012 postseason run. And knowing how excisted the Jays were for this season, only to have their playoff hopes dashed, they'll love pouncing on the O's, who bring a three-game losing streak into tonight's series opener.
The Orioles are in after losing a 6-5 decision to the New York Yankees on Wednesday and falling 2-1/2 games behind Tampa Bay in the American League wild-card race.
And even though I'm not listing pitchers in this one, I can tell you I don't mind the fact we're going against Baltimore's Jason Hammel in his first start since being placed on the disabled list in late-July with a forearm injury, but is still 0-6 in his last 11 starts.
Take the Jays tonight.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, September 13
Scott Delaney
My free play is on the Texas Rangers on the Oakland Athletics in a huge American League West clash, and I want you listing both pitchers scheduled to start in this game: Oakland right-hander Dan Straily (9-7, 4.15 ERA) and Texas southpaw Derek Holland (9-8, 3.17).
I know Straily has won three straight, but this streak is after a seven-start winless streak. And yes, he turned in one of his best performances of the year his last trip to the hill, but he struck out seven in as many innings and threw two-hit ball against the lowly Houston. The catch for me is that he is 2-1 with a 4.23 ERA in five starts against Texas, including a win in the most recent meeting Sept. 2 in Oakland, and that win came at the expense of Holland.
I like the revenge factor in this game.
If Holland wants to do anything for his team, it'll be to shake his funk after losing his last two starts, in which he's allowed 12 runs over 10-1/3 innings. In fact, he is winless in his last six outings. But Holland is 5-3 with a 2.83 ERA in 15 games (11 starts) against Oakland, so there should be some confidence there.
Texas is 3.5 games back of the A's in the West, so this is a crucial series. Take the Rangers.
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Bob Balfe
Texas Rangers -130
Oakland is really impressing me this year, but they don't hit the ball as well against left handed pitching and Texas has the slightly better pitcher on the mound this evening. The heat is on the Rangers as they are looking to win a division or at the very least stay on top of the wild card standings. This is a must win and I like their chances tonight. Take the Rangers
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The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM which belongs to the high-end L series of Canon is designed for high performance. Its 13 elements in 10 groups include two aspherical elements for limited the distortion and two UD glass elements to minimize the chromatic aberration. It also features "Sub Wavelength structure Coating" for reduced flare and ghosting and a floating focus mechanism to maintain the same image quality across the whole focus range.
But, how does it really perform?
The best to benchmark the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM is to compare it with its excellent Nikon equivalent, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED.
Overall, both these lenses are the very best for landscape photography with a Use Case score of 4.5 stars.
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.


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The couple, who have been dating for less than a year, want to "ensure real privacy" for their baby and will keep him or her off of the Kardashian family's reality show and its various spinoffs, the celebrity news website said.
Although no birth special is planned, Kardashian will share her remaining six months or so of pregnancy with TV viewers, TMZ said.
West announced at a New Jersey concert during the weekend that Kardashian is pregnant with their first child. Her famous family later confirmed she is about 12 weeks pregnant.


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Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Rickke Mananzala was born in Oakland, California and being from a military family, was raised in a number of different states. He attended high school in Maine and has lived in Brooklyn, New York for the past 9 years. When Rickke first arrived at college in 1997, the only thing he recalled looking forward to was being far away from his high school. After being kicked out of his home at the age of 16 for being queer, he had to quickly piece together a new adult life on his own with college as the top priority to gain the affirming educational environment and peer support he was longing for. Unfortunately, that is not what was awaiting him on campus where his educational experiences in college mirrored many of the same run-ins as high school: isolation, being a target for harassment as one the few students of color and out queer students and the constant fear of finances. These hardships led him to eventually withdraw from college shortly before graduating. After Rickke left school, he had a variety of jobs, often two at a time, while also making time to volunteer at organizations that worked on advocacy issues that were personally meaningful to him, such as LGBTQ youth rights and criminal justice reform. Rickke has been involved with a number of social justice organizations working on racial, economic, and gender justice issues for more than a decade. He most recently served as the Executive Director of FIERCE, an organization building the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color in New York City and nationally.Despite their strained relationship, his gravitation to social justice work is something Rickke attributes to his mother. He grew up watching her working long hours in a factory making tote bags, as a dishwasher and as a domestic worker. His mom would not consider herself an activist, but her natural inclination to speak out to stop the discrimination she faced is a quality that has guided Rickke in his work. As a result, he feels a profound sense of responsibility to actively work to address and change systems that depend on anyone's invisibility. Rickke plans to complete his undergraduate and graduate degrees in urban studies and public policy. He hopes to help strengthen organizing work in marginalized communities by providing research and advocacy campaign strategy support to grassroots organizations. Rickke and his older sister are both returning to school at the same time hoping to be the first people in their family to graduate from college.
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SINGING schoolchildren joined thousands of flag-waving revellers as the Olympic Torch's Cumbrian odyssey reached Ambleside.
Crowds began gathering from mid-afternoon as anticipation mounted ahead of the historic moment.
Greeted by cheers and applause, torch bearer Tom Wright, 15, of St Bees, passed the Olympic flame onto Windermere's Stephanie Booth as it reached Borrans Park at around 6.20pm.
The beaming 14-year-old Lakes School pupil, nominated by her head teacher, told the Gazette it was the 'best moment' of her life.
"I was quite nervous but very excited," she said.
"Everyone was really friendly and happy.
"It's been the best experience."
Sports-mad Stephanie is a keen swimmer and participant of triathlon and cross-country events and will compete alongside her sister in this weekend's Great North Swim.
Her proud mother Christine said: "I didn't sleep last night, I was so excited for her.
"I'm just really unbelieveably proud of her.
"The last week has been a little bit overwhelming.
"She was determined to be involved in the Olympics and this could be the closest she gets."
Spectators Gordon Allatt and Norma Pearson made the trip from Northampton especially to see the torch.
And Mr Allatt was thrilled when he got to touch it.
"I'll never wash this hand again," said an emotional Mr Allatt.
"The Olympics is one of those things that brings the country together and makes us feel good."
Mrs Pearson added: "I think it's absolutely great and I shall be watching the Games every day while they're on."
Children from Ambleside, Hawkshead, Langdale and Coniston primary schools performed a song especially-assembled for the occasion as the torch made its way to Waterhead to board the Bowness-bound vessel, the Tern.
It was helped on its way by a flotilla, christened Brathay's 'whalers', as other boats sounded their horns in tribute.
Marj Waddecar, of Ambleside, who was looking on, said: "I was born in the year Britain last held the Olympics so I thought I ought to come down and see the torch this time.
"It's good we have got the Olympics and let's just hope there's a bit of a spin-off for tourism in areas like this."
Visitor Julianne Harlow, of Brighton, added: "It's a really big event that we won't be seeing in this country again and, rightly or wrongly, a lot of money has been invested in it."
People were invited to write goodwill messages about the Games for inclusion in an eye-catching yellow 'balloon tree'.
The Kendal Windows on Art project was led by Pam Williamson, who said: "I have worked with older people, schoolchildren and members of the public, asking them to send their messages to welcome the torch from Ambleside to London and the rest of the world."
The balloons were given to children after the torch passed through and the messages will now go on display at Ambleside Library before featuring in a special opening ceremony at this year's Ambleside Sports.
The Borrans Park festivities were organised in part by Barry Porter, of Rufty Tufty's, Ambleside.
Mr Porter said: "I thought it would be a really positive thing for Ambleside - it really profiles the area.
"Anything that builds up Ambleside is great for local businesses and local people. The kids are really enjoying it."
An Olympic Torch relay celebration, titled On the Night Shift, presented by Kendal Arts International, takes place on The Glebe, Bowness, tonight.
A BLAZE of colour filled the heavens above Kendal Castle as scores of unusually-shaped kites were flown during a two-day festival.
Hundreds of people turned out to see the skies above the central town landmark transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour.
The free event saw kites of all descriptions performing aerial acrobatics. There was a 16ft hippopotamus, flying dogs, super-sized fish and many more, all organised by SmileFactor10 and Kendal United Junior Football Club.
Event organiser Craig Harby, who attends kite festivals regularly, said he wanted to bring the joys of the event to his home town.
"I do it for smiles. If you get someone looking at your kite and smiling then that's why you do it really," said Mr Harby. "It's one of those things you either enjoy or not. It's a peaceful thing flying a kite."
Emma Whitanney, of Windermere, who was at the event with her eight-year-old son, Isaac, said: "It's fab for the area to have something like this. It's a really fun family day out."
There was also a Kendal United two-day car boot sale where a selection of kites, air toys, novelties and balloons were available to buy and fly.
Other activities included a bouncy castle, face painting, children's play area and a BMX track.
Proceeds from the kite extravaganza will go towards Kendal's Junior Football Club.
Anyone with photographs from the day should send them to email@example.com for a chance of winning a seven-foot delta flow tail kite.


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Work day at Seviren Lang this Saturday, April 27 at 8:30am.
This is part of the Edwardsville Spring Clean Up and is your chance to get involved and give back to the course we all enjoy. Please invite your friends and spread the word!
8:30-9am - Registration at the red barn shelter at the front of the park.
1pm - Lunch will be provided.
After lunch well be playing doubles.
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Recent Publications
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Collaborative engineering: Foundations and opportunities
2009, Journal of the Assoc for IS
G. J. De Vreede, R. O. Briggs, Anne P. Massey
Collaboration is a critical phenomenon in organizational life. Collaboration is necessary yet many organizations struggle to make it work. The field of IS has devoted much effort to understanding how technologies can improve the productivity of collaborative work. Over the past decade, the field of Collaboration Engineering has emerged as a focal point for research on designing and deploying collaboration processes that are recurring in nature and that are executed by practitioners in organizations rather than collaboration professionals. In Collaboration Engineering, researchers do not study a collaboration technology in isolation. Rather, they study collaborative work practices that can be supported on different technological platforms. In this editorial, we discuss the field of Collaboration Engineering in terms of its foundations, its approach to designing and deploying collaboration processes, and its modeling techniques. We conclude with a Collaboration Engineering research agenda for the coming decade.
De Vreede, G. J., R. O. Briggs, and A. P. Massey (2009), "Collaborative engineering: Foundations and opportunities," Journal of the Association of Information Systems, Vol. 10, No. 3.


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Chip Zien, the Into the Woods and Falsettos star, is making his cabaret debut at Times Square hotspot 54 Below. See him preview his new show, which has jazz and Broadway standards colliding.
The second episode in a behind-the-scenes look at bring the musical story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan to Broadway in On Your Feet!.May 1, 2015
The first episode in a behind-the-scenes look at bring the musical story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan to Broadway in On Your Feet!.May 1, 2015
It's Broadway.com's 15th birthday, and we are celebrating with the newly minted 2015 Tony nominees. Thank you all for making these 15 years glorious!May 1, 2015
Clinton the Musical star Kerry Butler on her favorite part about playing a Disney princess, thoughts on Hillary and the scent of Aaron Tveit.May 1, 2015
On this week's jam-packed episode of The Broadway.com Show, we've got news galore about the 2015 Tony nominations, two legends returning to the Great White Way, Younger's second season and tons more.April 29, 2015
Check out the beauty and detail of Gregg Barnes' Tony-nominated take on a booty-shakin' Shakespeare with his Something Rotten! costumes.April 29, 2015
It's Sierra's last vlog, and her friends at It Shoulda Been You are busy celebrating Barbra Streisand's birthday.April 28, 2015
Max von Essen's first vlog backstage at An American in Paris is full of goodies, including a trip to a few TV shows.April 28, 2015
Bruce Willis, who is making his Broadway debut in Misery in the fall, joined forces with Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker to announce this year's Tony noms.April 28, 2015
The Visit, the final musical by John Kander and the late Fred Ebb (and the final show of the Broadway season!), opens at the Lyceum Theatre.April 27, 2015
It's a long day at Finding Neverland as Laura Michelle Kelly and the cast get up super early to be on Good Morning America.April 25, 2015
Playing lesbian cartoonist and novelist Alison Bechdel has been life-altering for Broadway vet Beth Malone. Find out why in this special video feature.April 25, 2015


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Last week, we told you about our massive dog fighting bust that spanned multiple states and resulted in the removal of 367 dogs and puppies. We gave you an inside look with our on-the-scene video, and now we have a first-person account from the rescue. Below is a guest blog by Tim Rickey, Vice President of the ASPCA's Field Investigations & Response Team, reflecting on what he found during the raid and the terrible fate of dog fighting victims.
When I first walked on the property, I stared across the yard and saw more than 100 dogs, most of them tied to heavy log chains, anchored to dilapidated dog houses. The dogs ranged from old to young, living on a worn dirt ring that likely had seen generations of dogs come and go to a sad fate.
Most were chained nose-to-nose to their neighbors to ensure continuous arousal.
I first thought of what a grim fate many of these dogs would have met without our intervention that day. But as I looked at a young, weeks-old puppy with one glance, and an aging, 10-year-old senior with another, my thoughts quickly turned to the long, lonely and painful journey of a fighting dog's life.
This cycle begins with being chained at such an early age with little to no positive human or animal interaction. The burden continues with heavy chains, often with additional weights, to drag around their entire lives. The constant noise, arousal and anxiousness push them towards aggression to or from their yard mates. If they don't respond, their life may end quickly, but if they do, they have sealed their fate of a long, torturous life.
Their only reprieve from the chain is death or brief release to be tested against another dog, eventually going back to the chain with little attention to their wounds. What follows is weeks of intense training and significant human interaction with the person who will commit the ultimate betrayal and force them into a barbaric battle for entertainment and profit. If they survive, they go back again to the chain: A vicious cycle that could go on for years until these dogs finally have no value or fight left in them and are discarded.
Our responders are still on the ground, so please stay tuned to aspcarescue.org for more news to come. Follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #367rescue.
If now is a good time for you to give, please consider making a gift to the ASPCA. Thank you for helping us support cruelty victims nationwide.
Another issue is that people believe all of the hype about Pits being vicious dogs. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I have heard time after time from people that they were terrified of Pits until they actually met one & spent time around them. They are always amazed at how playful & silly they are. And most of all how all they want is your love & attention. More public education is needed about Pits & the Media has to stop sensationalizing Pit attacks. Any dog can be driven to be vicious if it is tormented & abused.
Another issue is that people believe all of the hype about Pits being vicious dogs. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I have heard time after time from people that they were terrified of Pits until they actually met one & spent time around them. They are always amazed at how playful & silly they are. And most of all how all they want is your love & attention. More public education is needed about Pits & the Media has to stop sensationalizing Pit attacks. Any dog can be driven to be vicious if it is tormented & abused.
Ann I truly feel your pain. I live in Valdosta on the Brooks Co. side. you cant even get the dog warden out of the building for anything. two years ago some fool down the road left his dog in the sun without water. it fried. when they hunt with dogs, they will leave them in the truck, in small cages packed with up to 5 dogs per cage. when they are done hunting its party time. dogs are sometimes left in those cages for up to 3 days. sitting on top of each other. no food, no potty breaks. state laws mean nothing here
Hi You could call,another ASPCA and ask how you could start one in your area. Thanks.
Ann Marie,
It's also up to you and your neighbors to report suspicious dog owning behavior. Call the police and insist on action. I call all the time and I live in a small town in Alabama. One in which some of the 367 were seized. Most Animal Control personnel don't have any support from the community. Call the mayor and require more stringent animal protection laws. It's up to us.
You feel local Animal Folks don't do enough!!!! Way don't you say THE DON"T CARE A SHIT!!!!!!
You feel the "local animal people" dont do enough?! How about you attempting to do something to rectify the situation?! Perhaps YOU and the rest of the lazy, do-nothing public should get involved.
Ann Marie, STEP UP! "The Animal People..." are people like you and I. It takes every animal lover in the country to help the hundreds of thousands of animals who are mistreated, abused, neglected, etc. Form a rescue group! Surely there are others in the Gainesville area who care as much as you do. Start a non-profit group, foster within your homes, pressure City Council members to dedicate funds for a shelter. You can do it!!
Yea I agree but I live in a really small county and we don't even have an animal control officer or anything. I've made some calls about dogs being abandoned and mistreated but nothing really happens. I wish we would have an animal rescue or animal officer because ppl in this county mistreat animals. I would love to take in all the dogs that are abandoned or mistreated but I just cant afford it. I see dogs running along the roads and being neglected here and would love to take them in, it just sickens me that somebody would get an animal and then abuse them or neglect them. If you don't want to take care of an animal then DON'T get one!!!


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OTTAWA -�A teen who told authorities where to find the bodies of two teens with whom he lived will appear in court this afternoon, according to a press release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are transporting Michael Aaron Fay,�17, back from Columbus, where he confirmed in an interview with police a crime had been committed at 1570 N. Perry St., Lot 61, and then told officers where the victims could be found. Authorities continue to await the results of autopsies for the exact cause of death.
He will be arraigned at 3:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in juvenile court on grand theft of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony.
Blaine Romes, 14, and Blake Aaron Romes, 17, were found dead Thursday. Police originally issued an Amber Alert when all three boys and a 2006 Chevrolet HHR with license plate FNN 5412 came up missing from the home. The Romes' brothers mother, Shellie Grothaus, called for help upon discovering what looked like a crime scene.
Read more about this story in Saturday's The Lima News.
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The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S. and is recognized nationally as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting performance standards. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC) is fully accredited with no recommendations for compliance improvement. Read our Joint Commission Quality Report.
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is ranked among the nation's best hospitals for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Urology in U.S. News & World Report's 2013-2014 Best Hospitals. (July 2013)
Brenner Children's Hospital, the pediatric arm of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, was ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country according to U.S. News & World Report's 2013-14 Best Children's Hospitals rankings.
Brenner Children's is ranked in 3 pediatric specialties: neonatology, orthopedics and urology. Brenner leads North Carolina children's hospitals in the urology category.
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center made Becker's Hospital Review's list of "100 Great Hospitals in America." The list is a compilation of what the monthly publication calls "some of the most prominent, forward-thinking and focused health care facilities in the nation." (April 2014)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center earned an "A" in hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that alerts America's heath industry that big leaps in health care safety, quality and customer value will be recognized and rewarded. (June 2012)
The 2014 Best Doctors in America database includes 278 physicians from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The list includes physicians in 33 specialties, 46 of these physicians are pediatric specialists at Brenner Children's Hospital. (March 2014))
See who is on the list.
Recognizing quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice, ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that they can expect to receive. Nursing at WFBMC is in the top 2% of Magnet facilities designated in 1999, 2003, 2009, and 2014. Read the News Release.
Since 1999, Wake Forest Baptist has been selected by area residents as their Top Consumer Choice for hospital care. The award is determined by an independent survey from the National Research Corporation based on overall quality, best image and reputation, and best doctors and nurses.
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's stroke program is among an elite group of 33 hospitals across the nation to be certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
[Read the press release.]
The "comprehensive" certification recognizes hospitals that have state-of-the-art infrastructure, stroke neurologists and neurosurgeons, staff and training to receive and treat patients with the most complex strokes.
Wake Forest Baptist's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is recognized internationally for the management of epilepsy. With our comprehensive approach to care, we are among the top-rated epilepsy programs in the country and the only program in western North Carolina that meets the Level IV guidelines of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers – the highest level of accreditation a medical center can achieve. Read the announcement.
Currently ranked as the #7 program in the country, the nurse anesthesia program is the first in the United States, and only the second in the world, to achieve this level of international accreditation.
This accreditation validates that the program demonstrates excellence, compliance with the educational standards of the IFNA and the commitment and support of global health and education.
The certification marks the sixth consecutive time CARF has granted three-year accreditation to rehabilitation services at Wake Forest Baptist.
The Radiation Oncology Department has been awarded a three-year accreditation (through 2016) by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the nation's oldest and most widely-accepted radiation oncology accrediting body. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific guidelines and standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
A research team at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine has won a gold Edison Award for innovations in bioprinting. The Edison Awards™, which recognize and honor innovative new products, services and business leaders, are named after renowned inventor Thomas E. Edison.
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- Advisory ID
- Affected versions
- MES5 i586 , MES5 x86_64
Problem description
Multiple vulnerabilities has been discovered and corrected in
It was discovered that the IcedTea-Web plug-in incorrectly used
the same class loader instance for applets with the same value of
the codebase attribute, even when they originated from different
domains. A malicious applet could use this flaw to gain information
about and possibly manipulate applets from different domains currently
running in the browser (CVE-2013-1926).
The IcedTea-Web plug-in did not properly check the format of the
downloaded Java Archive (JAR) files. This could cause the plug-in
to execute code hidden in a file in a different format, possibly
allowing attackers to execute code in the context of web sites
that allow uploads of specific file types, known as a GIFAR attack
The updated packages have been upgraded to the 1.3.2 version which
is not affected by these issues.
Updated packages
MES5 i586
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Gallwch ddefnyddio'r blog i:
- Ofyn cwestiynau i Athro'r Ardd.
- Rhannu straeon neu ffotograffau diddordol ag ysgolion eraill.
- Pan fyddwch chi'n anfon neges, bydd Athro'r Ardd yn ei darllen ac yn ei chyhoeddi ar y we.
Er mwyn bod yn we-ddiogel:
- Ni fyddwn ni'n cyhoeddi enwau unrhyw blant.
- Wrth adael eich neges, rhowch enw'ch ysgol a byddwn ni'n cyhoeddi eich sylw fel 'disgyblion + enw'r ysgol'.
- Cofiwch ofyn am ganiatâd eich athro cyn anfon neges neu lun.
Mae SCAN yn broject Amgueddfa Cymru sy'n cynorthwyo ysgolion i hyrwyddo Addysg ar gyfer Datblygiad Cynaliadwy.
Rhagfyr 2013
Un wythnos gofnodi tan y Nadolig!
Nadolig Llawen - Gyfeillion Bylbiau!
Ni allaf gredu mai dyma'r wythnos gyfnodi olaf yn 2013! Llongyfarchiadau am gadw cofnodion tywydd dros y chwe wythnos diwethaf! Nid oes angen i chi gadw mwy o gofnodion yn awr tan yr wythnos gyntaf yn Ionawr, 2014. Gallwch adael eich bylbiau yn yr ysgol dros y Nadolig ac ymlacio tan y flwyddyn newydd. Yr wyf yn gobeithio y byddwch yn cael Nadolig gwych ar ôl gweithio mor galed y tymor hwn!
Rydym wedi cael tywydd ofnadwy yr wythnos hon, felly yr wyf yn gobeithio nad oedd ddifrod storm neu lifogydd yn eich ardal leol chi. Mae'r tywydd wedi achosi rhai problemau ofnadwy i bobl ar draws y DU - gweler y tywydd mewn lluniau http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/25232374
Dywedodd Ysgol Gynradd Manor (Swydd Rydychen): Rydym yn drist iawn i ddweud bod yr holl potiau wedi chwythu drosodd. Tybed beth yr hoffech i ni ei wneud? Prof.P: Gyda'r tywydd ddiweddar, rwy'n siŵr bod llawer o'r potiau wedi chwythu drosodd ac angen ail-potio. Peidiwch â phoeni bydd eich bylbiau yn iawn os ydynt yn cael eu lleoli yn ddiogel yn ôl i'w potiau.
Os gwelwch yn dda ddod o hyd i fy atebion i'ch sylwadau isod.
Nadolig Llawen oddi wrth yr Athro'r Ardd a Bwlb Bychan!
Eich cwestiynau:
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Leyland: Dear Professor Plant. On Tuesday and Friday this week, we think our temperature was so high because the sun was shining right on our thermometer. It felt so much colder - our teacher's car thermometer showed 3 degrees. Next week, we are going to move our thermometer to a different place where the sun will not shine directly onto it. Love from Mrs Thompson's Year 1 Class. Prof:P: You've done the right thing here, it's important that thermometers are not placed in direct sunlight or they will show higher temperatures.
Raglan VC Primary: Rainfall on Mon included the weekend rainfall. A crocus bulb was starting to shoot (20/11/13), we covered it with a handful of compost. Prof.P: This is a good idea to keep the bulb warm but as long as the crocus bulb was planted 10cm beneath the soil then you shouldn't need to cover over any shoots in future.
Ysgol Bro Eirwg: Cwestiwn oddi wrth Rhys: Pam mae angen dwr ar y bylbiau? Athro'r Ardd:Ond angen rhoi dŵr i eich bylbiau os yw'r pridd yn y potiau yn mynd yn sych i gyffwrdd. Ar yr adeg hon o'r flwyddyn dylai fod digon o ddŵr o'r glaw. Mae bylbiau yn amsugno ddŵr drwy eu gwreiddiau. Mae'r dŵr yn helpu'r planhigyn i tyfu eginau a pharatoi i flodeuo yn y gwanwyn.
Manor Road Primary School (Lancashire): It's been a blustery but fairly dry week here in Lancashire. Our bulb labels have suffered in the winds but hopefully the bulbs will be snug in their pots! Prof.P: Sorry your labels are ruined but glad your bulbs are safe :-)
Burscough Bridge Methodist School: Tuesday there was a small layering of snow. Prof.P: How exciting! Also bulbs need cold weather to trigger their growth at this time of year - so all good for the bulbs.
Ysgol Rhys Prichard: Tuesday rainfall fell as sleet. Thursday was the first real frost this winter. Prof.P: Again, this is great for the bulbs to trigger their growth.
Arkholme CE Primary School: There are some difficulties on a Monday morning because sometimes it might have rained over the weekend. Prof.P: Don't worry Arkholme - we expect all the schools taking part to have a higher reading on a Monday so this is not a problem.
Greyfriars RC Primary School: hi our bulbs are doing fine and the leaves on the trees in the school garden have fallen. The Scots Pine still has its needles. From Airlie and Athen. Prof.P: Yes the Scots pine is one of our few native plants to remain green in the winter. Can you think of anymore? These plants are often mentioned in carols.
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School: The weather is very varied each day; sunshine, cloud, breeze. On Sunday night it froze hard so even though the temperature was high in the sunshine, the compost in the pots was frozen. Prof.P: this is good for the bulbs at this time of year it tells them that it is winter now and that spring is on its way in a few months.
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Glyncollen Primary School: We are getting really good at recording our weather data. This week has been very cold. We hope the bulbs are warm in the earth. Prof.P: Don't worry the bulbs will be fine - they like it cold at this time of year. Glad to hear that you are getting good at keeping your weather records it's a very useful skill that you are learning.
Raglan VC Primary: 10% of pots are showing growth of bulbs. Prof.P: I like how you are reporting this. Good use of numeracy!
Burscough Bridge Methodist School: Thursday night seen the area hit by storms. Prof.P: Glad the school is safe.
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School: A terrible storm on Tuesday night which continued with a wet and windy Wednesday. The pots keep filling up with leaves as fast as we can clear them but no need to water yet. The children are enjoying looking at the scales on the rain gauge and thermometer and comparing them to the rulers we are using in maths. Prof.P: Great to hear you are enjoying comparing this will make you super at science. Don't worry about the leaves too much the bulbs will find their way through the leaves without any problems.
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MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - A Texas prosecutor says a grand jury will consider the case involving a train collision that killed four veterans who were riding on a parade float.
Midland County assistant district attorney Eric Kalenak said Thursday that a newly impaneled grand jury is scheduled to hear the case Wednesday.
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Just a week into the job and confronted with signs of the sagging morale of the federal workforce, new Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta said she wants to take steps to make sure federal employees remain engaged in their work.
"The stresses that our federal workers face are ones that we need to pay attention to," Archuleta said Tuesday at the annual public meeting of the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, which focused on ways to boost employee engagement. "As we move forward, I know that we need to not only talk about it among ourselves. but also we need to engage our employees in those discussions. We need to be sure that they're part of the solution as well."
As OPM director, Archuleta chairs the council, which is made up of CHCOs and deputy CHCOs from more than two dozen agencies and departments.
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"Despite all the turmoil that our workforce has been through ... employee engagement and commitment has held pretty steady," OPM Deputy Chief of Staff Justin Johnson told the agency CHCOs.
Johnson said he hopes agency managers use the survey not only as a barometer of employee sentiment but as a multidimensional management tool.
Agency CHCOs at the council meeting said they're doing just that: seizing on areas where the survey results indicate trouble spots and turning to their employees for ways they can make improvements.
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Angela Bailey, OPM's CHCO, said her agency also holds focus groups based on the survey results, but with a slight twist.
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Another innovative approach OPM took was to conduct "stay interviews," — similar to a exit interview for departing employees — to query managers on why they remain in their positions.
Managers were asked questions such as, "In the mornings, what makes you hit your snooze button multiple times?"
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Based on the interviews, OPM looked at different telework arrangements and expanding flexible work hours to remedy employees' frustrations, Bailey said.
In their efforts to drive workforce improvements however, agencies are faced with factors largely outside their control, such as a governmentwide three-year pay freeze and across-the-board sequestration budget cuts.
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didn't rondo want to fight chris paul after a game?? that earns himself brownie points for him to win me over lol
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