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PCLinuxOS 2011.6 KDE review
PCLinuxOS is a (Linux) distribution that was derived from Mandriva Linux. It is a rolling release distribution, which means that once installed, updates are continually made available so that re-installation or upgrading when a new ISO image is released is not necessary. The project makes installation images available for all major desktop environments.
Three versions of the KDE edition have been released. The last one, PCLinuxOS 2011.6 KDE Mini, was released just yesterday. The others are the standard KDE version and what is known as the FullMonty edition. This article is a review of the standard KDE edition, which was released in June, with some commentary and screenshots on FullMonty. KDE Mini is a bare bones edition, designed for advanced users or those who want to install their system nearly from scratch. Nothing more will be written about it in this review.
The installation image is a Live CD image, with an option to install to hard disk in the boot menu. This is a feature I suggested in a review of PCLinuxOS 2010. So, you may start the installation from the Live desktop or directly from the boot menu.
Installer and Installation Process: PCLinuxOS uses the same installation program available on Mandriva, the distribution it was derived from. On the last version reviewed on this website (see PCLinuxOS 2010 review), I wrote that attempting to install PCLinuxOS on an LVM partitioning scheme is like a crapshoot because you never know if it will work. In fact, I have never succeeded in installing it on LVM, except with this release, where it worked on my first attempt. Whether that was pure luck or that the LVM script has been fixed in PCLinuxOS is something I do not know. LVM, by the way, is the Linux Logical Volume Manager.
A known weakness in the installer is the lack of a "Back" or "Previous" button at critical steps, especially during the disk partitioning phase. This is also the case, even in the latest release candidate of Mandriva 2011.
Other than LVM, the installer also has options for setting up RAID and installations on encrypted disks. Whether those two options work or not is something I did not attempt to verify. There is an ongoing discussion on the PCLinuxOS community forum about installing PCLinuxOS 2011.6 on an encrypted disk that is attempting to ascertain the possibility of a successful installation of PCLinuxOS 2011.6 with disk encryption enabled.
Update: You might be interested in how to install PCLinuxOS on an encrypted LVM file system.
A new installation of the standard KDE edition takes up about 2.7 GB of disk space, while the FullMonty edition uses more than a whopping 12 GB. More on this further down. By default, the installer creates three partitions – one each for /, Swap and /home, with ext4 as the default file system. Ext3, xfs, jfs and reiserfs are the other file system options. Btrfs and nilfs2 are available only when in advanced mode.
Desktop: When it was released, PCLinuxOS KDE 2011.6 was powered by KDE 4.6.4. Since then, KDE 4.6.5 has been released, and I was able to apply the update – manually, of course. The default desktop sports the classic KDE menu, but switching to the Kickoff menu is just a 2-mouse click operation. The KDE Control Center, Synaptic Package Manager, and the PCLinuxOS Control Center all have icons on the panel for easy access.
This is a screenshot of the KDE Plasma Netbook interface. The polished metallic finish of the KDE Plasma Desktop interface looks cool, but not this black, at least to me. Like every KDE edition that I have reviewed, there was no attempt to customize this interface to more closely match the default desktop, especially with respect to the applications in the Favorites pane.
I thought about doing a separate review of the FullMonty edition, but decided against it. As its name implies, a default installation of PCLinuxOS FullMonty ships with just about every application you can ever imagine. That is why it uses more than 12 GB of disk space, which is more than four times as much space used by any other Linux distribution that has been reviewed on this website, and nearly twice as much as used by a new installation of Windows 7.
Rather than the customary four desktop workspaces on Linux desktops, FullMonty comes with six, each with a unique set of widgets and applications geared for specific tasks. This is the default desktop, which just happens to be the Internet workspace. (You may view screenshots of the other workspaces here.) Like the other workspaces, the applications are separated into widgets based on functions. What I find truly baffling about the default (FullMonty) desktop is that the panel sports two menu styles – Classic and Lancelot.
FullMonty, according to its official description, is "designed to address typical user-needs/tasks … and provide the best out-of-the-box experience in an intuitive, thematically organized desktop setup." I think it falls far shy of that objective. For a new user, it provides a confusing assortment of applications. And the wallpaper does not do it any favors. This is a screenshot of the default desktop, showing the applications in just the Office category. The other application categories are similarly packed.
Installed and Available Applications: On the standard KDE edition, the list of installed applications include:
- Firefox 5
- Dropbox
- Pidgin IM client
- Thunderbird Email client
- Clementine Music Player
- VLC Media Player
- TVtime Television Viewer
- The GIMP
- KMyMoney
These are besides the stock KDE system tools, utilities and desktop accessories. There are no games installed, but there are more than 150 available in the repository. Aside from the installed Firefox Web browser, Opera 11.50, the latest stable edition, and Chromium are available. The latest stable version of XBMC, the media center application, is available for installation.
With Adobe Flash plugin installed, Firefox and any other Web browser you install will render any Flash content, but fail the Java test because a Java Runtime Environment is not installed, even though the Sun Java plugin is in the repository. Also, VLC, the installed video player, is unable to play encrypted video DVDs. Like the Java JRE plugin, libdvdcss2, the library needed for playing encrypted video DVDs, is in the repository, but not installed. Even in the Fullmonty edition, where everything, including the kitchen sink, is installed, libdvdcss2 is not. PCLinuxOS 2100.6 ships with all the necessary hardware drivers, so it should work on most hardware. Worked flawlessly on mine.
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I agree… I am using PCLinuxOS 2011.6 right now and the security is really bad on it. It does not show a new user how to set up a general firewall. which is very important for new users as well as advance users.
I've been using PCLinuxOS for a long time now. I use it because it works for me better than any other distro out there. What it embodies is the best of breed of all possible worlds for me.
When I have used the forums, I have found that either nobody answers my question (if nobody knows the answer), or I get very helpful replies. Often from Tex himself. However, I don't post to the forums much because I am willing to go research the question and find the answer for myself. Sometimes on the forum there, and sometimes elsewhere on the Interwebs.
PCLinuxOS isn't perfect, and when I install it I sometimes have to tweak a few things, like the firewall config, and in this latest release, manually enabling touchpad scrolling. But these are really minor quibbles for what I get in return: an operating system that lets me get things done. Which is important for a business owner like me.
Rolling release means I can make an install last for years. When I have had problems with PCLinuxOS, it has almost always been because of a hardware failure, not a problem with the OS itself. And when I have a problem, or a question, or a broken package report, the response on the forums is always swift and sure.
So my experience has not been like the complaints I am reading about. My experience has been that no Linux distro gets it all right, but this one gets more of it right than any other. And the rest, I'll chalk up to configuring it to my personal liking.
Thank you and yes i think one off the best but ubuntu and kubuntu are the most complete they have, handbrake, sabnzbdplus, picasa, wine und so weiter und so weiter, and thats what people want every thing works
Is this the thread you are talking about referring to "Logging in as root"?
Nope, but it's interesting. The comment from "Never_More" is typical of the kind of thing I'm talking about, as is the first comment from "old-polack".
That last handle sounds familiar – he may have been one of the problems back when I was trying PCLOS. I see he's an admin now. That says a lot.
I have to say that thread is VERY different from what I was used to in that, included with the two mentioned above, there are some very good responses.
Wallpaper and themes are very subjective. In another review the new theme was described as being very professional looking like a well tailored Armani business suit.
Tell the guy who said that to stop smoking that thing. It's not good for him.
Please no more newbies. We're tired of answering the same questions for the 1000th time. Let Ubuntu have them.
If you are tired to answer the same questions, try to do a more professional Wiki to avoid it:
If thats all PCLinuxOS can do I am not very impressed.
If look at some others it's a big difference.
Looks at least more professional and not like its's done in 5 minutes.
I've been using PCLOS as a desktop distro since version 2010 came out and have enjoyed the overall experience a lot. Aside from an occasional KDE issue and a driver glitch it's been great at almost everything, aside from Adobe's Flash being a bit 2nd rate on Linux. As for the talk of fanboyism & previous comments I've got to say this seemed to me like a much better review than the wall of negativity that was the last one seemed to be. It just seemed more balanced and less like a litany of charges, although I must say wallpapers are highly subjective and FullMonty has always looked neat to me.
Oh one more thing, is there perhaps a legal reason why a US distro wouldn't include libdvdcss2?
"I must say wallpapers are highly subjective"
I've never understood why wallpapers are even MENTIONED in a review of a distro.
Don't like the default? Clickety click, and you've got new wallpaper. Don't like the color scheme? So change it! Big deal!
That issue has about as much to do with the quality of the distro as the color choices of a car has to do with the quality of the car.
Or less, really, because wallpaper possibilities are infinite.
If you find a distro that makes it very complicated to change wallpapers or color schemes, THAT'S worth mentioning.
Otherwise, give it a rest!
I've used PCLOS. It's very well done.
BUT, I don't recommend it for anybody, and especially not for newbs.
The support forums.
If you are not a fanboy, you will get flamed. If you ask an honest question, you will get flamed. If you post a newb question, you will get useless or smart-alek answers.
EXAMPLE: A newb posted a question about a video problem. He stated his problem clearly and also stated that he was a complete newbie to Linux (he couldn't even get it to install because of the video problem), and asked for simple instructions. The only answer to his question? "Edit your video.conf file."
That's it. (I hope I don't have to explain why that's a problem.)
I saw many such responses, and over time, I realized that the forums there are populated mostly by script kiddies – people who have learned HOW to do some things, but don't have any real understanding of computers. They've been around Linux long enough to learn a lot of WHATs, but they don't know any WHYs. If you have a real problem, forget it. If your problem fits with their script, you might get a decent answer, and you might not. If your problem requires some real computer knowledge, go elsewhere.
Compare the quality of the answers given on the PCLOS forum to just about any other reputable distro. The level of technical knowledge and emotional maturity on most distros' forums is FAR above PCLOS.
The PCLOS forums do a severe injustice to a very good distro.
If Tex wants his distro to reach and retain a wider audience, he needs to fire his moderator team and get some adults to run the place.
I use this opportunity to thank you, I know many of the regular forum users at PCLOS would be happy to know they are being called "kids" (I do).
On a more serious matter Did you report that behavior to moderators? or you just felt bad and let it go?
I've been several years at PCLOS forums and whenever I've seen such behavior I've seen a moderator making his work.
Anyway, thank you again 😉
I saw that behavior FROM the moderators, so I didn't try to fight city hall.
I should probably clarify – I DID try to point out why some answers were not helpful (like the example above), and was chastised in a PM by a moderator for daring to question the sincerity of the posters who gave useless answers. "They are trying to help!"
Big fat hairy deal. So "trying to help" means that they can waste people's time and bandwidth and nobody dare point it out.
This was on a thread of several pages where the original question WAS NEVER ANSWERED!
Not even a WRONG or incomplete answer – they NEVER ANSWERED THE QUESTION.
I saw a lot of "not reading the original post" stuff there.
Actually, that person finally did get an answer, but I think he had gone elsewhere by then. After trying repeatedly to redirect the torrent of useless information, he dropped off. I checked back for a couple of weeks, and he never posted again.
The person who did finally give an answer PM'd me, and told me he was pretty disgusted with the place, too, for the same reasons.
Waste of time. Life's too short.
Too bad, nice distro. I'd probably still be using it if it were not for the forums.
I'm curious about that thread. Can you post a link to it since you remember it so vividly. If what your saying is true then I want to read it.
There are many threads that show such behavior – not answering the original question. There are many others where the answers are pitifully inadequate. MOST I read fell into one of those two categories.
As to that particular thread, it's a few years back and I'm not going to take time to look for it. If you care to search for it, look for someone asking about video applications. I found it because, like the OP, I was looking for an application that would allow me to view a video in double speed AND play the audio with it. At the time, VLC did not have that feature, and neither did anybody else.
I think the last discussion I was involved with (about logging in as root), one person kept insisting on addressing the security aspects of it. In the OP I had specifically stated was NOT what I was asking about. I had stated I already understood that, and wanted to know what other concerns there might be.
He kept harping on the security (in vague terms) and kept saying "Just don't do it!" I kept pointing out that I was interested in OTHER aspects of issue, that I already understood the security issue, and I was looking for feedback on OTHER aspects of it. I finally asked him to stop bringing up the security issue.
He PMd me in an aggrieved tone, saying that, "I was only trying to help based on my limited knowledge!"
Apparently it never occurred to him that persons with "limited knowledge" shouldn't be one of the main posters of answers! (Which he was at that time.)
I'm another person who finds the PCLOS forums bad enough that I stopped using the distro because of them.
I will NOT debate this perception with PCLOS fanbois. The fanboism is part-and-parcel of the problem.
This is one of the few real reviews I had read about the new PCLinuxOS 2011.6
The other are more general articles with little substance in them.
And with a "real" review I mean to go in at the operating system deep and realy test everything.
If the writer find any problems, should he not mention them?
If look at some other reviews he bring up subjects for Mandriva, Pardus and the others to.
Many likes PCLinuxOS and thats fine. But have they ever produced a own innovation to anything or are they just borrow other solutions from the other distributions?
Pardus got the Comar Project:
Mandriva are involved in Nepomuk:
And there are more examples.
Thats make me wonder if they have any developers at all or is it just a "one man show" by Textar?
It works to of course but do PCLinuxOS realy contribute so much for the Linux community in general?
I have used PCLOS for years always the MiniMe version as I like to install my own programs. For example, I would never install OO, it is not a good program.
I am not competent with computers but I have installed it in 6 boxes and two lap tops. Always without a problems and everything works. If I need help, the forums are the most helpful people I found anywhere.
I don't care about the Mandriva thing that affects some of my co-users. I look at it like Porsche and VW. Mr Porsche worked on the VW before creating his own Porsche automobiles. Texstar worked on Mandriva before creating his own product.
Every time you expose your personal likes you lose credibility. You have to write pros and cons to every point you write, otherwise it is not credible. Your review may factual but not very credible because you are exposing your likes, dislikes, biases.
I'm going to side with doodlebug in what he has said.
I've been using it for about 5 months now and it has proven to be the best OS I've used. The most stable by far.
As for their forum, I have found 99% of members really friendly and helpful, but of course you'll always find a few that are a bit defensive (on any forum) but on the PCLOS forum I've found that to be a rarity and not the norm. And maybe the question was posted in an aggressive manner. One thing that did surprise me about their forum is just how quickly questions are replied to – other forums can often take days for a response (if at all)
does anyone know the reason why,..or has the same problem of the Libre Office screen coming up,..when closing firefox or other applications,..
is this normal ? or a bug
It happens on PClinuxos and on Pardus
I wonder why users of PCLinuxOS get so upset if reviews take up some aspects of their system?
Like the lack of a professional bug report system like this for Mageia and Pardus:
Yes I know they have a forum. But to be a real professional alternativ they should have a similar option.
This seems more a review of Fullmonty than one of the latest release of PCLinuxOS.
Yes, after saying he wasn't going to review FullMonty, he talks a lot about FullMonty. 😀
PCLinuxOS hasn't been based on Mandriva since 2006. Don't you think it is time to put that horse in the stable?
No distribution is going to be everything to everybody. PCLinuxOS caters to the majority not the minority. Most people don't even know what LVM is or how to use it. Even you had to provide a description and link.
If you want automatic updates, turn on apt update in the System Services and your computer will automatically get updates. This was posted in Post Installation Tips on the main site. Seems redundant to put an update notification on the taskbar when there are going to be updates daily on a rolling release distribution.
The Kwrite error is probably due to you manually updating to KDE 4.6.5 and failing to reboot so new libraries could load at boot.
I guess you know there is limited space on a LiveCD. PCLinuxOS is one of the few distributions still offering a LiveCD. Many have gone to the DVD format. If there is something you want that doesn't come with the LiveCD then simply install it from the Package Manager.
Security is the users responsibility. Why did you fail to mention the icon on the Desktop that says Configure a Firewall. If a user needs a software firewall they can configure it. The majority of people theses days are on broadband with a built in firewall in their router.
I'm going to stop here. Seems you are digging deep to find fault with this distribution. There is so much more to love about PCLinuxOS that you fail to mention in your post.
Another PCLinux FanBoy? Why can't you be objective? The author is providing, by example, a situation where a user upgrades to the latest version of software(a lot of people like to have the latest) and things don't look so polished anymore.


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October 4, 2013
The Twists and Turns on the Road to Publishing
rosemary published this at 6:51 am
By Tiffany Matthews
The road to publishing is never easy. Although the road to becoming a published author has become shorter, writers sometimes have some some issues–including internal ones–that they need to overcome first. You don't become an author overnight, but if you take action, you can narrow the distance between you and your publishing dream.
Overcoming the Self
Many a writer has felt this lack of confidence or a fear of showing their work to other people. They sometimes feel that their works are too intimate, a too raw reflection of themselves that they are not prepared to expose to the world. This could also be an "ego" thing, with the writer thinking his work is a masterpiece, and so he is unwilling to know the perspectives of other people. This type of closed-mindedness won't help you grow as a writer. You have to learn how to step out of your comfort zone and learn to listen to insights from trusted fellow writers. If you do want to publish your work and become an author, you have to overcome this internal hurdle and be ready to bare yourself to criticism. It's true that as wordsmith you may have your own style of writing, but you must also be aware that there is always room for improvement; therefore, you must always strive to continue honing your skills.
Exploring Independent Self-Publishing
The internal hurdles should always be the first ones that writers should overcome. After that, it all gets a little bit easier. When I said that the path to publishing has become shorter, I wasn't kidding. Traditional publishing is not the only medium for you to become an author. There are many self-publishing companies that can help you accomplish your dream. The simplest and cheapest publishing package would probably provide you with some basic marketing. However, when it comes to specialized marketing like participation in book fairs, it might cost you more. There are ways where you can market your book without having to cost you an arm and leg. But it's going to take hard work and perseverance.
If you don't have the capital to invest in self-publishing companies, you can still publish your work at no cost through CreateSpace, a self-publishing service by Amazon. This service allows any writer of all genres from anywhere around the world, regardless of experience, to publish their work for free. It's fairly easy to get started as long as you follow the steps. You'll also need 3 things to get started: your manuscript in DOC file; a book cover image which should be in JPG, and a vision of how you want your book to look (this includes the format and the color of the pages). If you don't have an image for the book cover, you can opt for one of the ready-made templates available. Choose the guided setup in the control panel when setting up your book project so that you can breeze through the process.
An Indie Stepping Stone
Independent publishing is a great way for authors to start out especially when they don't want to waste time waiting on literary agents or publishers to give the go signal. In fact, many self-published authors' success have put them in a better position to negotiate traditional publishing deals. But before that stepping stone can materialize, you have to do a lot of heavy lifting first. Not only do you have to take care of editing, you also have to do the brunt of your own marketing. This, however, means that you are in control and you get to call the shots.
When your hard work pays off in sales and a traditional publishing house comes knocking, you now have the ability to negotiate better terms including a bigger chunk of the profits and retaining certain rights to your books, like the ebook version. Before you sign any contract, however, you should read it thoroughly. A lawyer can help you spot loopholes and certain clauses that might not be in your best interest. If you are worried about expensive hourly fees, there are legal services providers like Legal Shield that offer monthly subscriptions at an affordable rate. Never sign anything without consulting legal help so that you can have protection.
Destination: Published Author
There are many routes you can take to become a published author. It doesn't matter which you choose as long as you keep moving and doing something to accomplish your publishing goals. Waiting won't get you anywhere. But taking action will take you one step closer to achieving your dream of becoming an author.
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October 5th, 2013 at 2:05 am
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Hi Rosemary,
It is pretty cool that bloggers like you are sharing this with all the blogger community.
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Misguided U.S. economic policies drive many Mexicans to come here
Most immigrants would prefer to stay at home with their families and live their own culture, eat their own food, and listen to their own music.
President Barack Obama did the right thing by supporting comprehensive immigration reform that would place millions of undocumented workers on the path to citizenship. Obama even went a step further, suing the state of Arizona for its unconstitutional and racially profiling immigration law. That law would punish and divide families, many of whose members have worked years for this country.
However, the U.S. immigration debate tends to ignore a fundamental question: Why do so many people migrate here from Mexico and other countries in Central America? The answer is that they need to look for jobs because there aren't enough jobs at home. Several years of the wrong economic policies have destroyed millions of jobs, both in the countryside and in cities. These economic policies tend to concentrate wealth. They're based on what's often called the "Washington consensus" because they're designed and dictated from institutions based in the U.S. capital like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
During the last 30 years, Mexico and other countries that have followed these policies have eliminated support mechanisms to local producers, while with trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) they have allowed big transnational companies to import cheaper products into their countries. That's meant, for example, the arrival of cheap corn and other basic food staples, which crowded out local production and ultimately forced millions of small farmers off their land. Another result of NAFTA is that tens of thousands of small and medium companies, which provide 90 percent of Mexico's jobs, have wound up bankrupt due to a lack of financial support.
Also in accordance with the "Washington consensus," Mexico has scrapped millions of government and state-owned company jobs. An example of this is the 2009 dismantling of a state-run power company in the Mexico City area, which axed 44,000 jobs. Although the Mexican government says it did this to remove an "inefficient company," the real reason was to get rid of a vibrant union that was hindering efforts to privatize it. Today, unionized electricity workers continue their struggle with an almost three-month-long hunger strike. Sadly, the mainstream U.S. media is ignoring this story. I bet there'd be plenty of reports on this hunger strike had it happened in Cuba, Venezuela or Bolivia instead.
Mexico's official unemployment rate of 5 percent is a joke. Only 14 million workers have a formal job with full benefits, while the other approximately 40 million in the country's economically active population are counted as "employed" even if they just sell chewing gum on street corners. There are around 7 million young people without access to higher education or a job. They see little option but to migrate.
Although some people in the United States might think that Mexican immigrants opt to come here because they're lured by the American way of life, mostly it's because they're desperate for a job to send money back and help their families. Most immigrants would prefer to stay at home with their families and live their own culture, eat their own food, and listen to their own music. The lack of opportunities to live a decent life and even feed their children sends them north.
Therefore, any serious discussion about immigration must address the reasons why people are obliged to emigrate. It's time, as Obama had pledged during his campaign, to rethink NAFTA and make trade and investment between our countries work for working families and help them stay at home.
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In addition to all the consequences mentioned above, please consider if you accused of having an accident while driving under the influence, or hit and run, or a very high blood alcohol, or one that is very low (borderline driving under the influence case). These individual factors as well merit a review of your case by a qualified attorney. Please call me for a free, confidential and informative consultation at (650) 344-4343, (408) 295-4343, (510) 845-4343, (415) 664-4343, (925) 935-4343 or (707) 252-4343
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Published: November 7, 2012
Promoting awareness and early detection, St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital (SLWH) recently held its fourth annual "BeAware" breast health luncheon to inform and encourage women in the community to have their routine mammograms, and remind other women in their lives to do so as well.
The luncheon, held at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in The Woodlands, was generously underwritten by the restaurant's Operating Partner, Shelli Moran. The St. Luke's Foundation, which raises funds for health research, education, and patient care for SLWH and St. Luke's Episcopal Health System, hosted the luncheon.
An informative and inspirational presentation was given by Magda Ghobashy, MD, a fellowship-trained board-certified Breast Radiologist who serves as Medical Director of the Breast Center at SLWH. "One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime," Dr. Ghobashy shared. "The main two risk factors for developing breast cancer are being female, and getting older. However, up to 90 percent of breast cancer is survivable today. The declining mortality is attributed to early detection through advanced mammography and advances in medical treatment of breast cancer."
Dr. Ghobashy reminded women to perform regular self breast exams, and those who are over the age of 40 should have an annual screening mammography.
SLWH is accredited in Breast MRI diagnostic imaging services by the American College of Radiology and has earned the distinction of being a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
"We were honored to have Dr. Ghobashy as our guest speaker in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month," said Debra F. Sukin, CEO, St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital and St. Luke's Lakeside Hospital, and Senior Vice President, St. Luke's Episcopal Health System (SLEHS). "Her leadership at our Breast Center is evident in the unparalleled services the department provides in the lives of countless women. Her compassion and professionalism are often cited by our patients as they reflect upon their experience at St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital.
"St. Luke's The Woodlands offers a full continuum of breast care, all on one campus and close to home, from education, and diagnosis through our accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, expertise by fellowship-trained, board-certified breast physicians in specialties that include Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, to treatment at MD Anderson Regional Care Center located on our campus. We want to remind women to schedule their mammogram and encourage them to also remind someone they love to do the same."
Peg Reiter, PhD, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, SLWH, and Vice President, SLEHS, added, "Our Breast Center upholds the highest standards and undergoes a rigorous accreditation process. With community support, we plan to further expand our technology and services, increase access and awareness, and enhance our partnerships to continue to provide excellent quality patient care."
St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital is located at 17200 St. Luke's Way in The Woodlands at the southwest corner of SH 242 (College Park Drive) and Interstate I-45. For more information, call 936-266-2000 or visit StLukesWoodlands.com.
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MARCELINE, MO — Last night, August 20, 2013, the Marceline City Council voted unanimously to approve a deal with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC) to exit its contract for 4MW of electricity from the Prairie State Energy Campus. In the deal, the Missouri Public Energy Pool (MoPEP), which already has a contract with Prairie State, will purchase Marceline's 4MW. Marceline will pay $22,000 a month for the next 45 months, saving Marceline an estimated $6 million over 5 years. Attached is the formal statement by Marceline city manager, Luke Lewis.
Peabody Energy, the world's largest private-sector coal company, conceive of the Prairie State Energy Campus, and then sold off 95% of the plant to hundreds of towns and cities across the Midwest. Peabody and other entities involved in Prairie State are under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In response to this announcement, Jeff Ordower, executive director of Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE) released the following statement:
"Marceline's officials did the right thing to protect ratepayers, by taking the lead to get out from the Prairie State 'toxic asset.' Now we know that towns and cities led by diligent managers and elected officials can lessen their burden from this terrible deal when they put their minds to it. We believe other communities should take a close look to see what the Prairie State deal is costing them, and determine whether they too should get out. Why should Missouri ratepayers be stuck with paying the costs for Peabody's plant that has proven itself expensive and unreliable?"
Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE) is an economic and environmental justice organization based in St. Louis. MORE has been working with Missouri cities and towns bought into the Prairie State Energy Campus to find just solutions for those affected and to hold Peabody Energy
— Arielle Klagsbrun, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment


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SHOULD big countries with a small population be allowed to produce more pollution than smaller ones with more people? Two provocative studies on measuring national "ecological footprints" say they should, and the argument could soon be deployed in talks on a successor to the Kyoto protocol on climate change.
Their rationale is that large countries have more natural vegetation to absorb pollution, and more fields and forests to provide natural resources for the world. So they should be entitled to a larger ecological footprint than small, densely populated countries. That would be good news for the US, Australia, Canada, Russia and Brazil, but not so good for Japan, most European countries, China and India.
The proposal is likely to anger many environmentalists but, one author suggests, might be the only way to drag the US, which refused to sign up to Kyoto, into talks on emissions reductions. Last week British ...
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High-level peace talks resume in Macedonia
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OHRID, Macedonia -- The Macedonian government and top ethnic Albanian leaders resumed talks Saturday on a peaceful end to a conflict that has driven thousands of people from their homes and threatened to engulf the country in civil war.
Under tight security, U.S. and European Union mediators and the feuding parties gathered at a presidential retreat on Lake Ohrid in southwestern Macedonia, a venue chosen in an attempt to avoid potentially hostile crowds in the capital, Skopje.
It was the first face-to-face meeting of key leaders since high-level talks collapsed more than a week ago. But the talks, which were to continue today, were inconclusive.
"It's been a long day," an exhausted U.S. envoy James Pardew said late Saturday night. Asked if the two sides had drawn closer, he said simply: "No."
Western envoys hoped the two sides would build on lower-level discussions that took place over the past few days, and said they were focusing on a main sticking point -- a proposal to make Albanian an official language.
"We'll try to get a solution, probably tomorrow, but it's very difficult," said EU envoy Francois Leotard.
Under a new compromise, Albanian would become official only in areas where minority ethnic Albanians account for more than 20 percent of the population. The phrasing apparently was reworked in an attempt to make it more acceptable for majority Macedonians.
The language dispute cuts to the heart of the deep cultural differences between ethnic Albanians, who account for about a third of the Balkan country's 2 million people, and Macedonians of Slavic origin. Ethnic Albanian rebels launched an insurgency in February, saying they were fighting for greater rights and recognition for their people.
The Macedonian government alleges the rebels are linked to militants in neighboring Kosovo and has accused them of trying to carve out territory from Macedonia.
President Boris Trajkovski's office issued a brief statement Saturday evening that said the efforts were "aimed at achieving a political settlement as soon as possible."
The talks began with Pardew and his Leotard on one side of the table and the Macedonian and ethnic Albanian delegations on the other.
The Macedonians were represented by Trajkovski, Prime Minister Ljubco Georgievski and Branko Crvenkovski, the leader of the opposition Social Democratic Alliance. The ethnic Albanian representatives were Imer Imeri of the ethnic Albanian Party for Democratic Prosperity and Arben Xhaferi of the Democratic Party of Albanians.
A Western diplomat close to the talks said Trajkovski had suggested Ohrid as "the best possible location to talk in a constructive atmosphere and in relative privacy" rather than in Skopje, where the atmosphere remained charged.
Army helicopter gunships made sweeping passes over the area as Macedonian police deployed all over the sprawling retreat grounds and police boats patrolled the lake.
Underscoring the tensions in the capital, about 4,000 angry Macedonians gathered outside parliament Saturday evening to protest alleged ethnic Albanian rebel attacks on Macedonian homes in the village of Tearce, about 30 miles north of Tetovo.


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Kingston dinner showcases farmers' market menu
Kings County Advertiser/Register
Bountiful local food and drink was enjoyed at the "The incrEDIBLE Community Supper," hosted March 13 by members and friends of the Kingston Farmer's Market at the Kingston Lions' hall.
A close-to-sold-out crowd was on hand for the event, which featured a "100 mile diet" of gourmet appetizers prepared with local ingredients, followed by a dinner of locally-raised turkey breast, locally-grown vegetables and dessert prepared with locally-grown fruit. Wine tastings, provided by Domaine de Grand Pre Winery and the Muir Murray Winery, were also part of the evening that included door prizes, an NSCC chef demonstration, guest speakers from Select Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Friends of Agriculture; as well as a market slide-show.
Organizer Colleen MacKinley saysthe idea was to offer up a menu consisting of all local products.
"We are fortunate to have just about everything we need for a delicious and healthy diet growing right here in our back yard," says MacKinley, who has been working with local farmers and producers to promote the fledgling Kingston Farmer's Market.
The market was established last June through the combined effort of the Kingston Lions Club and several local producers, all of whom remain keen to encourage greater public consumption of local products. The market debuted outdoors in Kingston at the intersection of Bridge and Main streets and, in the fall, moved to an indoor location at the Greenwood Mall. May 12, the market will move back to its outdoor location in Kingston. Until then, the market will continue to operate Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. in the centre court at the Greenwood Mall.
MacKinley says the market continues in its "growth phase," and she encourages more people and producers to get involved with the initiative.
The money raised at this dinner will go towards purchasing supplies for the market, such as tents and tables; and also help fund entertainment and special events.
Kings West MLA Leo Glavine applauded the Kingston Lions, MacKinley and local farmers, producers and craftspeople for their efforts to promote local agriculture and products.
"You are doing great work by developing the movement for locally-grown food."
Lamenting the province's loss of "a lot of farmers and farmland" in recent years, Glavine encouraged the public "to go a little bit further" by supporting local farmers' markets and by pushing major grocery chains to put more local items on their shelves.
"This will make a big difference, and save agriculture in our province."
Keeping the market's momentum going by getting more suppliers and more customers remains the principle focus for MacKinley, who recognizes producers want more customers and customers want a choice of more producers.
"Success will come when we secure both."
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Official visit requests from representatives of international universities, research organisations and government bodies are coordinated within the International Office by the Coordinator for VIP Visits and Protocol. The Coordinator works with the Principal Officers of the University and individual Faculties and Departments to develop visit schedules which maximise opportunities to share experiences, information, ideas and develop sustainable collaborative relationships.
Intending official visitors are asked to contact the Coordinator for VIP visits and Protocol to obtain a Visit Request Form. In most cases, an official visit cannot proceed unless this form has been returned to the Coordinator by fax or email at least 10 working days before the date of the prospective visit. The Coordinator for VIP Visits and Protocol will then liaise within the University to match visit requests with University resources and advise the sender of the outcome of the request. Although all requests are considered carefully, the University reserves the right to decline requests and not all visits will be accepted.
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. – Jenny Jamison and Molly Henehan combined for seven goals to pace 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 11-7 victory over Chapman University on Saturday afternoon at the Cal Lutheran Invitational.
Jamison scored four times while Henehan chipped in with three goals.
CSUN raced to a 3-1 first period lead and were never threatened the rest of the game.
Earlier in the day, CSUN recorded its largest margin of victory of the year with a 16-4 victory over Occidental on Saturday morning at the Cal Lutheran Invitational.
The contest was never in doubt as the Matadors jumped to a 3-1 first period lead, and advanced the margin to 8-3 at halftime.
CSUN outscored Occidental, 5-0, in the final period to post the 12-point victory.
Seven different CSUN players scored at least one goal. Marisa Young led CSUN with five goals, three in the first period. Kelcie Ferreira added three goals. Jenny Jamison, Molly Henehan and Lindsy Nelson each scored two goals.
Chapman (0-1) 1-2-3-1 = 7
CSUN Scorers: Jenny Jamison 4, Molly Henehan 3, Lindsy Nelson 2, Kelcie Ferreira 1, Katie Kammer 1
Chap. Scorers: Samantha McLaughlin 2, Miranda Estrella 1, Riley Ford 1, Samantha Martin 1, Ana Price 1, Kate Staskus 1
Cal State Northridge (11-5) 3-5-3-5 = 16
Occidental (2-3) 1-2-1-0 = 4
CSUN Scorers: Marisa Young 5, Kelcie Ferreira 3, Molly Henehan 2, Jenny Jamison 2, Lindsy Nelson 2, Taitum Harrington 1, Leah Janke 1
Oxy Scorers: Lindsay Albino 2, Nanea Fujiyama 1, Morgan McClafferty 1
Goalie Saves: Kiernan Davis (CSUN) 10; Natalie Averell (CSUN) 4


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The sprawling 55-acre Anderson estate in North Haven is one step closer to becoming a six-lot subdivision. On Monday, June 21, the North Haven Village Planning Board approved a preliminary plat — or general layout — of the project. The plan itself involves somewhat of a unique concept for the village.
Above: An aerial view of the Rust/Anderson property in North Haven.
In January 2009, property owner Robert Rust, who inherited the compound from his late aunt Lorraine Anderson, and Joseph Lombardi of the Raynor Group presented three distinct plans for the property. The first plan featured 18 lots and a park site, but didn't set aside land for the required open-space use. The second design included two parcels of open space, which totaled roughly 50 percent of the total property, and 18 residential lots. However, these lots were too large under village zoning requirements.
The final plan, however, received the most praise from the board in January and would later serve as the blueprint for the preliminary plat. With this design, 50 percent of the property is designated for conservation with the remaining land divided into six lots. These lots will be sold as pairs, meaning a buyer will legally be required to purchase both lots. Lombardi explained in January of last year that the owner could build a main house on one parcel and a guesthouse on the other. According to current preliminary surveys, around 34 acres will be preserved through conservation easements with this design and around 21 acres will be developed.
"This is one of the first [of these types of plans] I have seen here in the village. In our municipality it is a new concept," noted North Haven Village Clerk Georgia Welch. "Large lots are desirous here in North Haven. The goal is to keep North Haven basically the way it is."
Anderson and her husband Olen purchased the property at 400 Ferry Road in the 1960s. Charles Jundt, the previous owner and noted perfumer who created "Charles of the Ritz," built two houses, a barn and two-car standing garage in the 1890s which remain standing today. In addition, the Andersons constructed a modest ranch house overlooking the water. The Andersons' property is sprawling and unique with its inlet, pond, orchard and 3,000 feet of shoreline.
But as the Andersons grew older, it became difficult to maintain the estate. Olen was debilitated by diabetes. While Lorraine cared for her husband, the structures on the compound fell into disrepair. After Olen passed away in the 1980s, Lorraine lived alone on the property until her death in 2000.
When Rust inherited the estate, he began extensive repairs of the structures on the property. Originally, Rust intended to keep the property for his own personal use. When his property taxes increased to nearly $180,000 by 2007, he could no longer afford to hold onto the estate.
So in January 2007, Rust put the estate on the market. Over a year ago the property was listed at $75 million with Gary DePersia of Corcoran Real Estate. However, the estate's price tag has since been whittled down to $44,990,000.
The property will most likely be subdivided into six parcels, or three available sections. In a letter dated May 5, 2010, the Suffolk County Department of Planning recommended the approval of the plan with a few conditions. As Ferry Road, especially near the Shelter Island Ferry, is busy, the county planning department set a condition that the current proposed points of access shall remain the same. The design outlines two private roads for the three homes, though there are currently three driveways that lead to the property.
North Haven Village officials explained Rust and Lombardi must now fine tune the plan and return to the village planning board with a final plat.
"In approving the preliminary plat, you get the meat of the subdivision. The final plat is fine tuning," noted Welch.
The project still requires further documentation and approvals, like Suffolk County Health Department approval said Welch. She noted that Rust and Lombardi could gather these materials and return to the board in as little as two to three months.


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During the run-up to that war, the world was assured it would be a quick, painless fight intended only to decapitate the regime.
The plane stopped a good hundred meters from where we are standing but it looks like it is going to decapitate us.
Maybe the Republicans will attempt to decapitate the federal government by leaving it without major cabinet officials.


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Miss March (2009)
High-schooler Eugene (Zach Cregger), who advocates abstinence to his classmates, agrees to "go all the way" with Cindi (Raquel Alessi) on prom night, only to have the consummation delayed by an accident that leaves him in a four-year coma. On waking, he is shocked to discover his former girlfriend finding fame as a nude centerfold, leading Eugene and partying pal Tucker (Trevor Moore) to the Playboy Mansion in search of Miss March! Betsy Rue, Molly Stanton co-star. Includes both the original theatrical version and the unrated version. 94 min.
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Kabul hotel attack leaves 19 Afghans dead
Updated: June 29, 2011 - 08:08 am
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed Wednesday that his army and police would be ready to take over from foreign forces as planned despite a brazen assault on one of Kabul's premier hotels that left 19 people dead — including all eight attackers.
The more than five-hour standoff at the Inter-Continental — one of the biggest and most complex attacks orchestrated in the Afghan capital — ended when NATO helicopters fired rockets at Taliban gunmen on the roof. The attack appeared designed to show that the insurgents are capable of striking even in the center of power at a time when U.S. officials are speaking of progress in the nearly 10-year war.
Last week, President Barack Obama announced the beginning of a U.S. troop withdrawal. The transfer of security responsibility to the Afghans is due to officially begin in seven areas of the nation, including most of Kabul province, in coming weeks.
Militants, armed with explosive vests, anti-aircraft weapons and grenade launchers, began the attack around 10 p.m. Tuesday, on the eve of a conference in the capital about transition plans.
Ashraf Ghani, chairman of the transition commission, opened the conference Wednesday with blunt words for militants.
"The transition process will be done, and these coward enemies will not stop our plans," Ghani said.
As Afghan leaders work on transition, violence continued in other parts of the nation.
The U.S.-led coalition said a NATO service member was killed by insurgents Wednesday in southern Afghanistan, bringing to 62 the number of foreign troops killed so far this month. No other details were disclosed. Also in the south, the director of religious affairs for Kandahar province, was gunned down Wednesday morning in the provincial capital of Kandahar.
Security at the Inter-Continental and other key installations had been tightened for the conference and other official events taking place in the city. Officials said they were investigating how the insurgents were still able to get through and infiltrate the building.
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Perks of Telecommuting — hint, it's good for the environment
If you're part of the 86% who drive to work every day, you can devise ways to lower your gas costs, save time and improve your health — by telecommuting.
The current workforce totals more than 128 million people, and while eight out of 10 people say they would like to work from home, only half are able to cut out their average 25.1-minute commutes.
If all workers who wish to telecommute were able to at least 50% of the time, the oil saved would amount to one-third of America's Persian Gulf imports. That's a lot of oil folks! Lighthouse Conferencing is committed to protecting and preserving our planet and this infographic, from CarInsurance.org, details the benefits of telecommuting. What is your stance on remote workplaces? Tell us in the comments.


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Apologies for the cheesy title of this post. Which brings me to cheese. Ricotta cheese, perhaps the greatest cheese this world has ever seen, and an integral ingredient to this delicious cannoli pie. I got this great recipe from the Seaside Baker's blog, and another admirer of her hybrid Italian pie dessert, how sweet it is does a great job of breakin' down the bakin'.
Pie is the greatest desert. Its simplicity and variations just beat out its lame brownie or cake counterparts. The sheer GENIUS of combining cannoli and pie blows my mind. For extra blessings, I prayed the rosary with Mother Angelica on EWTN while making it so I think I shall name this the Holy Cannoli Pie. It has all the goodness of a cannoli but with a thinner, more delicate crust and no butter or oil for less post-pie guilt. I usually reserve baking for other people, since I think the definition of sadness in the dictionary is "eating your own confections alone by the light of your refrigerator" but I broke with tradition here. I mean, someone has to taste test it first, right? I hope Father Leo would approve. Happy baking! :)


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Nairobi — Schools have been directed to re-open on Monday next week instead of Thursday, March 7, as earlier stated to facilitate an end to the electoral process.
A circular issued by Education Minister Mutula Kilonzo says that all students in boarding schools are required to report back to school from Sunday.
"Normal learning must start on Monday 11th March 2013 by 8am. All term dates communicated earlier to schools and education officers in the ministerial circular dated 11th October 2012 remain unchanged," the circular reads.
Schools went on a half term break last Friday as most were being used as polling and tallying centres countrywide. They were expected to resume after seven days.
Kilonzo has also moved the submission of admission returns by national schools to next Tuesday.
"The ministry would also like to inform all heads of the 78 National schools that the submission date of the Form I admission returns has been rescheduled to take place on March 11," the circular further read.
Primary and secondary schools opened for their first term on January 7 and are expected to close on April 12.
Lordrick is a graduate of the University of Nairobi with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. He is passionate about political and governance issues. He also takes keen interest in human rights matters, justice and is fond of sports.


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Bentonville Commissioners Approve Walmart Prototype Plans
Posted: May 7, 2014 at 1:30 a.m.
BENTONVILLE -- Planning commissioners gave Walmart the green light to pursue a grocery pickup center at their Tuesday meeting.
At A Glance
Commission Action
Bentonville's Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved:
• A lot split at 4301 S.W. Second St.
• Plans for the Black Apple Addition, which includes 11 single-family residential units and one common building at 821 N.E. A St.
• Plans for the Lamplighter Townhomes, which includes four single-family residential townhomes on the southwest corner of the intersection of Northwest A Street and Northwest Third Street.
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Health care reform enacts the requirement that United States citizens and legal residents have "minimal essential coverage." Individuals must provide insurance for themselves as well as their dependents, either through their employer or purchased through new government insurance "exchanges." This means that an additional 32 million people nationwide will be insured.
Government subsidies as well as expanded Medicaid options will be available for low-income families and individuals.
Exceptions to the Required Health Coverage
Exceptions will be granted for certain financial hardships as well as religious objections. Native Americans, undocumented immigrants and prisoners are exempt as well.
Beginning in 2014, individuals will face repercussions for not having health insurance. Fees will start fairly small, increasing in amount until 2016. Insurance-less individuals will face fees of $695 per person (no higher than $2,085 per family) or 2.5% of the household income, whichever is greater.


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HSBC "lift" by Grey London
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By Sarah Shearman, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Thursday, 23 August 2012 12:01AM
Sainsbury's is establishing its service through a partnership with Rovi, a digital home entertainment company, and plans to launch it before the end of the year.
Sainsbury's has not revealed details on content deals, pricing or platform partnerships, which are the key areas in which current players, such as LoveFilm and Netflix, fiercely compete.
The news comes in the same week that Netflix, which launched at the start of the year in UK and Ireland, announced it has signed up one million customers in the region, gaining ground on rival LoveFilm, which has two million customers in Europe.
The Sainsbury's service will initially be available on the desktop via the Sainsbury's Entertainment website.
Sainsbury's plans to expand this to connected devices including TVs, Blu-Ray disc players, smartphone and games consoles after launch.
In a similar operation to Tescos' Blinkbox, films will be offered on a cost-per-view basis, rather than for a monthly subscription fee like LoveFilm and Netflix.
Most films on Blinkbox cost between £2.49 and £3.99 per view, and the service also offers a range of free films.
Luke Jensen, group development director at Sainsbury's, said: "On-demand streaming video is an exciting addition to our existing online offerings, and supports our customers as they progress from consuming content on physical disc, to accessing their favourite entertainment on a range of devices, where and when they choose."
Tesco is putting greater marketing muscle behind Blinkbox, in which it bought an 80% share in April last year, having hired Karmarama to handle its advertising account in May this year.
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Rosters to be released on the 1st. Without knowing the slots the Reds were submiitted, who you think the Reds will send ?
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Rosters to be released on the 1st. Without knowing the slots the Reds were submiitted, who you think the Reds will send ?
Bryson Smith
Donald Lutz
Ryan Lamarre
David Vidal
Tucker Barnhart
Josh Ravin
Justin Freeman
I think Billy Hamilton may need the rest after all those steals, but he would be a good choice to boost his value and speed his progress. I don't think Corcino is eligible. I doubt that the Reds will push Cingrani's or Lotzkar's innings. Freeman and Smith might be guys the Reds want to see how they do against some top prospects. Vidal, Lamarre, Barnhart and Lutz are probably the best AA position players left outside of Hamilton and this may be a way to speed progress or boost value. Ravin missed a lot of time and needs the innings. He wouldn't be at the top of my list, but I could see them testing Beau Mills in the AFL.
Reds are the Peoria Javelinas this year, along with Twins, Phillies, Padres and Mariners
Here's the rules:
The roster size is 30 players per team.
Each Major League organization is required to provide six players subject to the following requirements:
All Triple-A and Double-A players are eligible, provided the players are on at least a Double-A level roster no later than Aug. 1.
One player below the Double-A level is allowed per Major League team.
One foreign player is allowed, as long as the player does not reside in a country that participates in winter ball, as part of the Caribbean Confederation or the Australian winter league.
No players with more than one year of credited Major League service as of August 31 are eligible, except a team may select one player picked in the most recently concluded Major League Rule 5 Draft.
To be eligible, players on Minor League disabled lists must be activated at least 45 days before the conclusion of their respective seasons.
I looked up the Confederation and it's Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela.
I could see Hamilton going there for a short stint to test playing CF. I don't see him there for an extended period of time though.
Teams don't usually send guys more than once, in my opinion starters sent that spent full season playing are not top prospects. Last year Reds sent 3 position players and 4 pitchers, I think the year before it was 4 and 4.
Here's my guess: They'll come from this group
Billy Hamilton
Bryson Smith
Ryan Lamarre
David Vidal
Donald Lutz
Tucker Barnhart
Chris Manno
Justin Freeman
Drew Hayes
Mark Serrano
Per a tweet from Jamie Ramsey, here's our attendees:
Curtis Partch, Drew Hayes, Didi Gregorius and Donald Lutz and Billy Hamilton
A subsequent tweet indicates Hamilton is noted as an outfielder on the Peoria roster and adds "not a typo".
I made a promise to someone I wouldn't say anything until it became public, but Walt Jocketty talked to Hamilton earlier this season about playing outfield in the AFL, and Hamilton said he's willing to play anywhere.
There we go, folks. Glad to see this. I would not be surprised if Hamilton excels in CF. The question is the arm, of course, but he could become a monster flycatcher out there.
Here's the link for the Javelinas roster
Interesting that it shows Hamilton as an infielder. If someone has a link for a more recent iteration of this, please add.
So who is Curtis Partch? I'm guessing he's someone they like a little bit, but need to decide whether to protect him from the Rule 5 draft? I don't recall ever seeing him mentioned in any conversations.
Maybe this isn't appropriate in this thread, but I did find this about Partch from a Reds Farm Report earlier this summer.


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I am havng the dsame issue with my doors filling up with water. something as simple as a car wash makes the doors retain water. I have lifted a portion of the silicon to release the water. thanks for the FYI. I will have to look into that.
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Roast Beef with Vegetables
- Prep Time : 20 minutes min
- Cook Time : 2 hrs 20 minutes min
- Ready Time : 22 min
- 1 can Swanson Beef Broth
- 2 good size Top Chuck Roast
- 6 Red Potatoes
- 1 bag Baby Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- pinch Black Pepper Corn
1.) Pour your can of beef broth into your roasting pan then fill the can with water and add as well into your pan.
2.) On a plate take your roast coat them in a thin layer of oil olive then add a little Italian seasoning and black pepper corn to each side. Place the beef into your roasting pan.
3.) Place in the oven and cook for one hour at 400 degrees, flip, then put back into the oven for 40 minutes.
4.) While you are waiting for the timer to go off cut up your potatoes into quarter pieces and get your carrots out.
5.) When your timer goes off add your vegetables and finish cooking for another 40 minutes.
6.) Let it stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
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2013 McLeod NMRA Nationals - Ice Racing
At Summit Motorsports Park, it's all about drag racing (and ice cream)
Horse Sense: Super Stang racer Joe Cram—and our boy—ran consistent 10.54s in qualifying; he said he really needed to go some rounds to get some publicity. Marvin Knack ended Joe's weekend in Round 2, but you can check out Joe's West Coast exploits in KJ's NMCA West report.
When we first saw the 2013 NMRA schedule at the beginning of year, one event we were excited to attend was the 10th Annual McLeod NMRA Ford Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Editor Turner has never been there, but when asked about Norwalk, Tech Editor KJ Jones responded, "Best pound of ice cream you can purchase ... anywhere!" He didn't say anything about the racing, the facility, or anything else. It was the ice cream that stood out.
Safe to say no other track is known for its ice cream like Summit Motorsports Park. It resembles a small town under its stadium seating, and the most popular place is the ice cream stand. We witnessed plenty of ice cream lovers over the weekend, but one thing we've heard about Norwalk over the years is that the racing is as hot as the ice cream is cold.
The NMRA enjoys most of its popularity on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Since Norwalk is centrally located, and convenient to many NMRA regulars, racer counts were up in more than one class. Norwalk has a huge history when it comes to Mustang racing, and the 10th Annual McLeod NMRA Ford Nationals continued that theme. To find out how your favorite racer did, check out the captions.
Drew Lyons has run more than his share of NMRA events—competing in the old Pure Street class and in this car. This is the beauty of Coyote Stock. Drew had an existing chassis, all it needed was a powerplant. Hello, Ford Racing?! Drew dropped the required sealed crate engine into the car's existing Racecraft tubular K-member, added Kooks headers and a Competition Clutch flywheel, and made sure the Team Z rear suspension components were ready to go. As of Saturday afternoon at Norwalk, the combo had six passes on it. Drew also smoothed out a section of the 8.8's ring and pinion during qualifying, which—this just in—is not something you want to happen! He was able to fix the car and get past Joseph Jones in Round 1. However, eventual event winner Shane Stymiest awaited him in Round 2, and after a rare re-run due to a timing error, it didn't go Drew's way.
Racing out of the Espeut Performance camp, Diallo Walcott made it to his first final at Norwalk. Much to the enjoyment of Pete Espeut, who showed off his credit-card vertical after Diallo secured the semi-final round win, and he was amped to say the least for Diallo's first final-round appearance. Unfortunately, Diallo's '13 GT only moved a foot or so when the lights dropped in the final. The stock driveshaft couldn't take anymore. We thought every Coyote-powered GT had a one-piece driveshaft on it by the second day of ownership, but one thing's for sure, Diallo's GT has one now.
It would be OK with us if every NMRA race was held at Summit Motorsports Park just for the ice cream stand. For $1, you get a pound of ice cream! That's right—$1 gets you a pound of ice cream at Norwalk with a variety of available flavors. We made sure to get ours early Friday afternoon, which kept us from wanting anymore the rest of the weekend. We weren't the only ones, though, as you can see. Norwalk ice cream lovers include UPR Products' Mark Maineiro (we caught him both Saturday and Sunday), Tim Matherly, Jim Breese, and Matt Amrine, just to name a few.
The wife of Factory Stock racer Matt Amrine, Danielle brought her newly-purchased '03 GT to see what it would run on a prepped track such as Norwalk. While dodging the paparazzi, She was able to run solidly in the 13s, which helped her devise a plan going forward for the car. She can't really decide if she wants to make it faster for the track or more menacing for the street. Her Kenne Bell-supercharged powerplant would benefit from a smaller pulley, a free-flowing exhaust, and a performance-oriented cold air intake. However, she also wants to add cool wheels to the car as well. Sounds like Danielle has the same problem as the rest of us. We happen to think the car looks perfect, but that's just us.
When asked how his 13-second Cobra pulls the wheels, Modular Muscle competitor Rob Hartness simply responded, "Team Z suspension!" Rob qualified at the top of Modular Muscle thanks to a perfect reaction time, but drew the always tough Susan McClenaghan in Round 1. Hoping to go rounds at Norwalk, Rob made sure to be on the Tree, but unfortunately, he turned on the redlight with a heart-breaking -0.004 reaction time.
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While everyone has been switching power adders, Phil Hines has stuck with his proven ProCharger/423ci Windsor combination. With his performance at Norwalk, who could argue with his plan. Phil qualified at the top of Street Outlaw with a 7.30 at 193 mph, and he stayed in the 7.30s on Sunday, with his slowest pass being a 7.35 at 193 mph against Jason Lee in the final. Phil's 7.35 was still quick enough to get him the win.
A longtime ProCharger supporter, it was kind of a shock to see a huge Vortech sticker on the hood of Jason Lee's '86 GT at Norwalk. Making the switch over to a Vortech XB105 supercharger, the new combo paid big dividends when he was able to qualify with a 7.37 at 189 mph. On Sunday, he didn't really have to push the car until the final round against Phil Hines. Even though he was out of the gate first, Phil was able to reel him in and take the win at Norwalk.
It's got to be disheartening when your competitor doesn't show up until the second round of qualifying, and then goes on to the win the event—but we're talking about Brian Mitchell here. Brian let his friend Adam Arndt have some glory during qualifying, but once eliminations started, Brian got to work. He was able to get past both Valerie and Alton Clements before facing Scott Grove in the final. By that time, Scott's '84 Mustang was hurt, which spelled victory for Brian.
After qualifying was over in Renegade, it looked like it would finally be Adam Arndt's time. Unfortunately, you still have to suit up and race on Sunday, and a redlight start in Round 1 against Tim Matherly meant Adam was out of the running. Scott Grove and his nitrous-assisted '84 Mustang took advantage of the situation. Scott was on the winning side of a redlight start by Tim Matherly, who had to push the Tree to have any hopes of getting to the next round. Fortunately for Scott, he had a bye into the final because by that time he had hurt the Dart 410ci combination in his ride, handing the event win to Brian Mitchell.


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California Farmers Dig Deeper for Water, Sipping Their Neighbors Dry
Those who can afford to are drilling deeper, hoping to tap new aquifers, but those new wells threaten to arouse long-dormant water disputes in the state.
June 7, 2015, Sunday
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The state, which has long lagged California in winemaking, has seen its industry double in the last 15 years, and the expansion may be accelerating.
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State officials accepted an offer from growers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to give up a quarter of their water this season.
May 23, 2015, Saturday
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California must make agriculture pay its fair share.
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A region confronts changing weather patterns that have shrunk snowpacks, raised temperatures, spurred evaporation and reduced reservoirs to record lows.
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Even as the worst drought in decades ravages California, millions of pounds of thirsty crops continue to stream out of the state, a feat that is a case study in the unwise use of natural resources, many experts say.
April 6, 2015, Monday
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Water systems in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains have started to draw from a once-empty lake that is just over 4 percent full, an indication of how strapped the region is for drinking water.
August 8, 2014, Friday
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Amid crippling drought, many California communities are fighting not the cultivation of marijuana plants — which is legal, though subject to restrictions — but the growers' use of water.
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- Format: DVD [MOD]
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 94 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
- Language: English
- Studio: Warner Archives
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- Release Date1988