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I would remove the bar color settings for my website. Is this possible? And how?
Thank you
just use HTML version
Yes, i have test your html version (in the live preview) and the bar color setting is here. I talking about the color control pannel on the left. I don't want to buy your template if i can't to remove it because i want fixed color for my website. Sorry for my english, i'm french.
Template archive includes two versions: PHP version with style-changer and HTML version without it
Ok, so i can change the same things into the html code (without style-changer). Is it possible to change the name of buttons ? I want to take au form with php code to send the result to mailbox, it's possible ?
Thank you
Contact form is working in both versions
No no, I want to take a form to draw up an estimate/quote and send the result on a mailbox.
It depends only on your coding skills
Ok thank you for responses, i hope it will good for my website. Anyway, congratulations for this template, he his very nice, and the price is interesting .
Thank you! We believe you going to create awesome website.
Hello. Sorry but the contact form don't work, when we send the form, nothing appenning.
Thank you
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I have bought this template and am currently designing a website using the HTML version. I want to be able to use the black background from the php version though. What do I have to change in the css files to make my site look like that?
Please, read the documentation carefully.
If you'll remove class="white_ver" – then black transparent background of the middle area will be enabled.
Here's the code:
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Hi, I have registered with the forums and can;t find any threads that help me, I have sent you an email, I don't now what else to do so i am asking the question here as well.
How do I change the header layout to version from the demo please? I am using html version, all i want is my menu on the right and the logo on the same level on the left as per header 1 example on the demo site.
Please help
Hi, unfortunately we can't assist you on this as we don't provide detailed coding instructions on how to set the HTML templates. You should have coding skills for such elaboration. If you have none, you may hire a specialist or purchase a WP theme.
HTML template is a starting material for the developer. There is "Clockstone Site Template Help" with brief template functions and code description.
If you can't find the thread with similar issue, you may post your own.
What do you mean>? I am not asking for for detailed coding instructions, I am asking for instructions on how to do something the template says it has to offer? I am simply asking how to do something that your template says is possible, the demo site shows the option of 2 headers, all i want is to know how to have Header 1 from the demo, where the demo says this is an option, this is not asking for coding instructions.
Oh, we beg your pardon. Haven't understood you at first.
Replied in the ticket.
When trying to save anything in Clockstone via the cmdmasters console I always get "Error on page".
Also, it says "Sidebar already exists, please use a different name."
Even though I have only just installed this theme.
I have tried this on 2 different domains, installing via FTP from scratch. I have followed the README doc and your web site install instructions, done all the 2011 and 777 bits.
Any ideas?
Please, try to use Firefox, Chrome or Safari instead of IE.
does this contain a shopping cart? also is the theme switcher included?
Thanks for being interested in Clockstone template. There's no shopping card or theme switcher, but we have a Style Changer.
where do i enter the google api code?
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Hi, Thank you for the great template. Enjoy it a lot. I need your help though. 1. Can you help to generate the "proper" Google code for the mapping? My "haunts" me on every page I've created. 2. I used 3-D Slider. Is it Adobe Flash object? It works great in normal Pc browser, but when I go mobile, or tablet it asks for the latest Flash version upgrade. As you know Flash and Apple don't mix. Please help me. I've generated "ticket" on you web site
Again, thank you for the wounderfull work.
Thanks. We'll review your request and back to you as soon as possible.
i just purchased this today, and I'm lost in how to edit the html file in dreamweaver.
on the site it says its simple to change the colours and features of the site
any help??
there isn't much documentation on the guide
It's not suitable for Dreamweaver. We recommend Notepad++. You can find all the structure in our docs. Thanks.
HI there,
I'm trying to make the sortable portfolio work, it works correctly when I have it on localhost ( freshly downloaded ) but as soon as I put it on a server it doesn't work?
Any idea?
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All support is given through our Support Forums or you can create a personal support ticket.
It's hard to say what happened. Please create a support request there, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
I did create a support ticket
I'm thinking about purchasing this temple (it's one of the BEST I 've seen!), just one question: I checked the "Audio & Video Players" page, but I am not hearing any audio when using Firefox (13.0.1), video plays, audio bar is working, but no audio?? IE and Chrome work fine. Any comments on this?
SOLVED ! Well, my mistake, the audio works fine, please disregard the question.
"Ok, I'm excited about this theme, I just purchased it but I am still curious about why the audio isn't working in FF? "
hi..i see the contact form widget in the bottom of page is different from before…so, how to make it ? is it the new version of this theme?
No, it's the same form.
so…how to make it ? because i couldn't find the setting to make it.. do i have to modify the form php or i just setting from wordpress?
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The United States will provide $17 million to help survivors of rape and prevent sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced during an unprecedented visit to the eastern city of Goma.
Clinton, the first U.S. secretary of state to visit the war-ravaged eastern Kivu region in the DRC, met individually August 11 with two rape survivors, and then attended a roundtable discussion with medical providers, health care activists and other Congolese now living in camps after fleeing the fighting in the DRC's long-running conflict. She said she was "overwhelmed" by what she saw in the camps and by meeting the rape survivors, and she strongly condemned the systematic use of rape as a weapon of war.
"The atrocities that these women have suffered, which stands for the atrocities that so many have suffered, distills evil into its basest form," Clinton said in remarks at the Heal Africa Hospital, where many rape victims are treated. "The United States condemns these attacks and all those who commit them and abet them. And we say to the world that those who attack civilian populations using systematic rape are guilty of crimes against humanity."
More than 5 million people have died during fighting in the DRC dating back to the mid-1990s; the conflict remains one of the longest-running, and deadliest, in sub-Saharan Africa. Nearly 5,000 rapes have been reported in the Kivu region in 2009, although the actual number is believed to be much higher, according to news reports. The soldiers of the chronically undertrained and unpaid Congolese military are often accused of being the worst perpetrators of systematic rape, while high-ranking Congolese government officials and members of the United Nations' peacekeeping force in the DRC also have been accused.
The United States, already a leading donor to the DRC, will use the $17 million in new funding to provide medical care, counseling, economic assistance and legal support to 10,000 women in areas including North and South Kivu, the secretary said. Part of the money will be spent to train health care workers in the complex surgical procedures needed by survivors of rape, such as fistula repair.
Nearly $3 million in separate funding has been approved to recruit and train more police officers, particularly women police officers, and to investigate sexual violence, Clinton said. The United States will also send teams of civilian, medical and technology experts to the DRC to help survivors of sexual violence, and send military engineers from the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) based in Stuttgart, Germany, to offer additional help for sexual violence survivors, Clinton said.
A senior administration official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said the AFRICOM assistance would consist of medical and health care personnel, engineers to build sanitation and latrine facilities, and technical support for technology experts who are searching for ways to use mobile phones to document and report instances of sexual violence.
"Our commitment to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence did not begin today, and it will not end today," Clinton said. "As we provide this assistance, we are redoubling our efforts to end the fundamental cause of this violence: the fighting that goes on and on here, in the eastern DRC. We will be taking additional steps inside our own government, at the United Nations, and in concert with other nations to bring an end to this conflict."
Clinton met with DRC President Joseph Kabila while in Goma, and described her "very frank discussions about sexual violence," which included urging the Congolese government to prosecute and punish all who commit such crimes. "That is particularly important when those who commit such acts are in positions of authority, including members of the Congolese military," she said.
Yet, in the end, it is up to the Congolese people themselves to demand and bring about the changes that will improve the country, Clinton said. "Just as President Obama said in his historic speech in Ghana, the future of Africa is up to the Africans," she said. "The future, ultimately, of the Congolese people is up to the Congolese people."
Reciting a Congolese proverb -- "No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come" -- Clinton spoke of the hope and courage she saw among the people of Goma, and pledged that the United States would continue to work hard with the Congolese government, private sector, civil society and individuals to help the DRC.
"You are all helping to hasten the days coming, when thousands of Congolese women will be able to walk freely again, to go to their fields, to play with their children, to walk with their husbands, to do the work of collecting firewood and water without fear," Clinton said. "We want to banish the problem of sexual violence into the dark past, where it belongs."
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley called Clinton's visit to Goma "the most powerful day" of her 11-day trip across Africa, which began August 4 in Kenya and includes South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde in addition to the DRC. Clinton is scheduled to return to Washington August 14.

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PyGo Wave Server is here – play with the Waves NOW!
This is an amazing development – the developers from PyGoWave Dev Team couldn't wait until Google releases their reference server implementation, so they built their own!
In the article How to get an invitation to Google Wave? I wrote in this context: There is still a very long way to go and it is also hard to say if these guys will be willing to open their server to other people.
PyGo Wave Server brings two good news:
1) The server is here
2) It is open for everybody
So, you don't need to wait for Google Wave invitation! Go to Pygo Wave server and get your account now! And there is more – grab the code and run your own Wave server!
The stage of PyGo Wave Server
The server is in the alpha-0.2 version today. So, there is a way to go – there is no client at this moment, you can't add robots etc. It means that a regular user who has seen the Google Wave Video, will not be satisfied now. But I am sure that any developer will be eager to test the PyGo Wave Server and even test his own gadgets there.
Go to PyGo Wave Server
You can find the PyGo Wave Server home page here. Be sure to check author's thoughts about architecture before you jump in.
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Nautilus Tip: Quickly Open Special Locations
Nautilus, the default File Manager in most Gnome Desktops, is a very versatile and feature rich program that does its job pretty well.
Did you know that you can instantly open special locations in Nautilus by typing in some special URIs?
For instance, in order to open the Writable CD Folder, type in burn:/// in the location bar. You'll see the inbuilt CD app opening up, like this:
Similarly, the following special location URIs could come handy to you. Try them, here you go:
Shows Computer, lists the disk partitions
Shows the network locations
Lists the fonts installed on the system
Opens the CD Writing Window.
Lists the themes available for the Gnome Desktop
Gives access to system settings.
Do let us know in the comments if you know more such URIs!
- http://linuxgeek.kicks-ass.org
- http://rokerias.blogspot.com
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Heaven's Gate
Michael Cimino 1980
USA | English | Format: DCP | 216 minutes
Michael Cimino and Kris Kristofferson in person!
How many viewers who think they know the whole story behind Michael Cimino's legendary western epic have ever actually seen the film in in its full, uncut, big-screen glory? Hastily pulled from American theaters one week into its release and subsequently reissued in a butchered version shorn of some 70 minutes, Heaven's Gate has rarely been revived in the three decades since, even as it has been duly re-appraised by critics as an innovative masterpiece. (Just last year, Time Out London ranked it twelfth in its list of the greatest westerns ever made, ahead of The Wild Bunch and Unforgiven.) Now it returns in a stunning new restoration commissioned by The Criterion Collection and supervised by Cimino himself. Based on a despicable episode of rarely told American history, Heaven's Gate recounts the 1892 land war between wealthy cattle barons and immigrant homesteaders in Johnson County, Wyoming—a textbook case of the 99 percent versus the one, and a stinging indictment of American capitalism run amok. Caught in the middle are the lawman James Averill (Kris Kristofferson), the hired gun Nate Champion (Christopher Walken) and the woman (Isabelle Huppert, in her first major Hollywood role) who loves them both, an intimate drama that plays out against the painterly canvases of Cimino and cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond. Featuring a stellar supporting cast that includes Joseph Cotten, Jeff Bridges, Sam Waterston and the young Mickey Rourke. This digital restoration was undertaken by the Criterion Collection, under license from MGM, with the support of Park Circus and Colorworks.
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The Rochester Riots of 1964 changed the history of the city. As a way to commemorate the 50th anniversary, city leaders came together once again Wednesday to remember the riots.
Mayor Lovely Warren named the next two days "Days of Remembrance and Re-Commitment." On Wednesday, the city held a special ceremony where High Falls was lit up in green.
50 years ago Thursday, the riots broke out on Joseph Avenue and Nassau Street. They lasted three days and two nights. At the end, four people were dead, nearly a thousand others arrested.
The riots started when police arrested a 19-year-old for public intoxication. He was attending a street dance fundraiser to build a new playground. Racial tensions were already building with many people fed up with the lack of job opportunities, poor housing conditions and police brutality.
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Why choose boyfriend/girlfriend over family?
I don't get this, and I don't know why my sister does this all the time. I mean, she is always dating someone that my parents disapprove. my guy's... Show More
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i agree with you on the "making sure he is (fill in the blank)" part. most kids just get stuck in the rebellion stage and like to do that to their parents in different ways whether its through the relationships they have, the music they listen to, movies, style, behavior, etc.
other times it is because some girls really are into the loosers. I met a girl who actally looks for bad guys because they "mess around with girls" because theyre fun. and she also said she likes their attitude of being rude to people besides their girlfriend. which I find... interesting but very bewildering. I mean COME ON you're asking for some kind of abusive relationship, possibly pregnancy and STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections).
i don't understand this to the slightest bit and probably never will but if that's what she wants then that's what she wants.
maybe you're right. the rebellion stage... I guess it never wears off.
the rebellion stage is supposed to be a part of growing up and finding yourself (which is partly good as long as it doesn't involve subsance/alcohol abuse). sadly some people don't realize that temporary rebellion turns into immaturity once you get past a certain age and can be expressed through rebellion.
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Surely there are more important things in life than pleasing ones parents. I love them, I respect them, but I'm sure as hell not letting them choose who I hang out with. I'm an adult and if they respect me then they'll have to respect the choices that I make. I'm not telling them who to date and who to hang out with either.
yeah but some times your parents may see something that you don't. why not be considerate of their opinions and take it to practice? I mean serously if someone tells you that you made a wrong choice and they know you well, won't you listen to them? I'm sure any sane person would realize it...
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Surely there is a middle ground between always doing what your parents want and living the life of your sister? You seem to be under the impression that your parents always know best, but they too are humans, and humans make mistakes and errors of judgement.
I fail to see what sleeping with whores in whorehouses has to do with anything, or is that how your parents talk about your sister?
In my opinion there are few things that bring more shame and dishonour to a family than disowning a child.
sleeping with whores in a whore house is against our religious/cultural morals, therefore if someone does it they are doing a shameful, disgraceful, dishonorable thing to their body. They are doing something unholy, impure and being disobedient to family/God. My parents have already forgiven her numerous times and allowed her to continue to choose bad men over them, she seems to be doing it on purpose to get under their skin. Parents aren't perfect, but they can be wiser.
Ummm... Families start as boyfriends and girlfriends. It just means that the person is more dedicated to their current relationship.
Why do girls date losers? Everyone has different levels of self-respect, different types they're attracted to, etc. but most of the time it's the fact that they think there's potential in the man, and they want to try and fix him... or they're just a bad judge of character.
Parents are ultimately there to break away from. You aren't required to clone their values, morals and taste in boyfriends. Think for yourself.
They generally have your interests at heart, so should be listened to, but your life is your own call once you are adult, so no matter what coercion they use stand up for your own decisions.
> well I guess this is the same question always asked on here... why do girls date losers?
No it isn't, but the inflated sanctity attached to parental views is a recurring theme.
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Because your parents aren't always right.
Yes, your parents usually want what's best for you, but often they have their own prejudices, assumptions, or ideas about what's "right" for you that are different from your own. As ManMandM said, eventually you are going to break away from your parents and become your own person. The person you become might be very different from who your parents are or who your parents want/expect you to be. As an adult, and even as a teen becoming an adult, you need to learn to think for yourself (even if that sometimes means making mistakes----it's okay to make mistakes, they're there for you to learn from).
You can listen to your parents' point of view, but in the end, its your decision about who you date. Sometimes your parents might be right---they might see something in a person that you cannot see. On the other hand, they can be wrong a lot of the times. I've seen a lot of parents disapprove about who their children date because that person's culture/race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. or simply because they haven't gotten to know the person yet.
My boyfriend's parents didn't think I was right for their son when we first started dating. My boyfriend's previous serious girlfriend was very bubbly, outgoing, and talkative, even around strangers. On the other hand, I'm pretty shy and quiet until I get to know people, so I was a pretty sharp contrast to his last girlfriend and they took my quietness to mean that I was unfriendly and unsociable---until they get to know me, and now they like me a lot.
I feel kinda scarred by some of what my parents have ingrained in me with the strictness and what to do what not to do. I just want to move out and get out to learn for myself and become my own person. Of course kids should respect and listen to their parents. But I think parents don't understand not all kids can be controlled. Up to a certain age, they need to be treated like an adult who can make decisions and think for themselves and not a kid. And when they start rebelling they really need love and support not constant brandishment by the family.
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PHYSICS is often a waiting game. Exploring the deepest foundations of reality is rarely straightforward. Take tests of relativity, for example. Gravity Probe B, which is due to deliver its initial results on relativity later this year, took 40 years to launch into space.
And LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, begun in the early 1970s is only operational now. Even so it is unlikely to see any gravity waves, from the birth of a black hole for example, without an upgrade that is not due until 2010. In fact, we probably will not be certain about the existence of gravity waves until after a space-based gravitational wave detector called LISA launches in 2015.
By then, we might have clues from a different source about the kind of physics that will replace Einstein's theory. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European centre for particle physics, near Geneva, will ...
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> Ok, so I'm on Melissa's not-very-often-used Debian Woody desktop box here
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> the fonts (for the menu and toolbars) were HUGE! Like, 1/3rd as tall
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Who is Redszone's #6 prospect?
#1 C Devin Mesoraco
#2 1B/OF Yonder Alonso
#3 C Yasmani Grandal
#4 SS Billy Hamilton
#5 SS Zack Cozart
Who is Redszone's #6 prospect?
#1 C Devin Mesoraco
#2 1B/OF Yonder Alonso
#3 C Yasmani Grandal
#4 SS Billy Hamilton
#5 SS Zack Cozart
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I know people won't like my pick but I don't care. ~
"Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that."
Dave Sappelt for me. I have him at 4 on my personal list behind Mes, Cozart and Alonso. I think he can be a starting caliber CF with a lot of range and a better bat than Stubbs or Heisey have and he's the last guy on the list that I view as a highly likely starting caliber position player (except possibly for Grandal who I have at number 5 on my list). From there, there will be a lot more uncertainty for me.
"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH
Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS
Corcino, just as I had him at 4 and 5.
I think Corcino will win this poll, but I went with Box.
Projectable, good minor league numbers, close to the majors.
I think closers are important.
And Box likely could have started had the Reds chosen to go that way.
Stephenson has no track record. Corcino did very well at low A but isn't as projectable.
"Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini
I think the Reds did Frazier a great service by moving him around the field defensively. He will be a valuable utility man initially and eventually could grow into a set position, perhaps third base, for the Reds or some other team.
I went with Cingrani. Just named Best Starting Pitcher in Short Season by Minor League Baseball. 1.75 ERA .190 Average 51 innings 35 hits 80K's, in a hitters league.
I went with Soto again although it looks like I may have to a few more times. I do not see anything wrong Corcino though going ahead give his performance and projection.
"When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
Corcino. He has good scouting reports and good numbers.
I've never thought this was a particularly well-reasoned view. Good late inning relievers are very important. They have an important role in the outcome of games. Some make high salaries. Some make the All Star Game. Some even make the Hall of Fame.
If Box becomes the Reds closer for, say, four seasons, he will have a vital impact on games and seasons.
And I think Boxberger has a good chance of holding down a closer or key setup man role for the Reds. Soon.
Doesn't mean anyone has to vote for him. There are other good candidates. But Box's role as closer-in-waiting shouldn't be held against him.
I'll keep picking Soto till he's not an option.
Raisel Ghul, the Demon's Head
Nice article -- thanks Jax. Some pretty encouraging quotes from Forsch on Cingrani. That's a very nice 3rd round draft choice by the Reds. Cingrani was on the radar per national publications, but not that high, and his numbers looked ugly.I went with Cingrani. Just named Best Starting Pitcher in Short Season by Minor League Baseball. 1.75 ERA .190 Average 51 innings 35 hits 80K's, in a hitters league.
"Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini
This one is close for me, but I went with Corcino, he is a little farther off from the big league level than some of the other guys, but he does have amazing stuff and I think once he does arrive at the pro level in Cincy, he will be special. He is my #6.
I think Box is a better bet to to help the Reds than most on the list, but unless he forces himself into the closer role his impact will be relatively low.
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Thomas Michel served as the President
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Translating Research into Practice
Chancellor Charles R. Bantz
As Chancellor since 2003, I have observed that IUPUI faculty are conducting important research and making significant contributions to improving all aspects of people's lives. Their research mission demonstrates the value of generating knowledge and taking that knowledge where it can be used to make lives better. Such scholars Translate Research Into Practice.
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Start of League Plays Brings Challenges from Aggies, Wahine
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (4-10) embarks upon its 2014 Big West Conference schedule with a pair of road contests. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the Matadors open the league campaign with a 7 p.m. contest at UC Davis. Three days later, the Matadors hit Waikiki Beach for a Jan. 12 contest at Hawai'i that begins at 5 p.m. (HT) / 8 p.m. (PT). Ryan Stanbury will be calling both games for CSUN as part of the Matadors' partnership with Nelligan Sports Marketing. Live stats and video will also be available for both contests with links at GoMatadors.com.
In its last two games, CSUN fell at Oregon and then dropped an overtime decision at home to CSU Bakersfield. Cinnamon Lister led CSUN in scoring in both contests, finishing with a career-high 26 points and six 3-pointers vs. the Ducks. She then dropped 20 points and five 3-pointers vs. the Roadrunners and is averaging a team-high 15.9 points per game on the season.
UC Davis enters the week with a 5-8 overall record and has won three of its past four contests. Sydnee Fipps leads the Aggies and ranks tied for third in the Big West at 17.8 points per game. Kelsey Harris is tied with Lister for the league lead with 37 3-pointers on the year and is averaging 11.7 points per game. Alison Doherty is the third Aggie to average in double-figures at 10.5 ppg. CSUN has won three of the last four meetings with the Aggies, but has not won in Davis since 2005.
Hawai'i enters the week 6-6 overall and hosts Cal Poly on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in both teams' conference opener. Kamilah Jackson leads the Rainbow Wahine in scoring at 16.7 points and in rebounding at 10.0 boards per game. Ashleigh Karaitiana is the team's second-leading scorer at 10.2 points per game while Hawai'i has five players averaging between 4.3 points and 9.4 points per game. CSUN has never defeated Hawai'i in women's basketball.
Following the excursion to Honolulu, CSUN returns to the mainland for its conference home opener, a Jan. 16 contest with Cal Poly at 7 p.m. Two days later, CSUN travels to face UC Santa Barbara at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18.
A Guay with Words
Junior Ashlee Guay enters conference play needing just two steals to set a new program record. At 214 steals in 77 career games, Guay has averaged 2.8 per game over her career and owns the two top single-season marks (93, 91) in program history. She is averaging 14.3 points per game, the second-best mark on the team and the 11th-best average in the Big West. After scoring a season-high 25 points, including a career-high 11 field goals, at Montana State, Guay has scored between 14-17 nine times and finished with 16 on five occasions. Guay led the Matadors with 16 points and tied a season high with six assists in the win over USC to earn Big West Player of the Week honors. She earned All-Tournament Team honors at the CSUN Thanksgiving Classic by averaging 15.5 points in games against Santa Clara and Utah State. In addition to steals, Guay needs 33 more assists to set a new program record and 110 points to become the 10th player in school history to amass 1,000 career points.
CSUN's Secret Ingredient
Junior Cinnamon Lister has scored in double-figures 10 times this season and has led the team in scoring on seven occasions. She has reached 20+ five times this year and enters conference play having scored a career-high 26 at Oregon and another 20 against Bakersfield recently. Against the Ducks, Lister drained a career-high six 3-pointers, finishing one short of matching the school record for a single game. She also posted 24 points, including a career-high nine field goals, in the victory at Clemson and finished with 20 vs. BYU and 21 at Washington State. She leads the team and ranks sixth in the Big West Conference at 15.9 points per game and is tied for first in the league with 37 3-pointers. Lister is one of three Matadors to average over three assists and ranks 10th in the league at 3.1 per game.
Mighty Sharpe
Junior Janae Sharpe checks in at first in the Big West Conference with an average of 4.8 assists per game. She has led the Matadors in helpers in seven of the last eight games and dished out a season-high eight assists to go with nine points and five rebounds in the victory over USC. Sharpe scored a season-high 19 points vs. Saint Mary's to match her career best for the fifth time and first occasion since her freshman season. She has averaged 9.9 points over her Matador career and has been especially menacing at the free throw line. In the middle of her third season, Sharpe is 205-of-278 (.737) from the stripe and is currently 24-of-42 on the year. Sharpe is also a tough defensive asset for CSUN, having amassed 110 career steals compared to just 94 career fouls. For the season, Sharpe is averaging 8.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steal. Sharpe was the 2011-12 Big West Freshman of the Year and earned All-Big West Second Team honors that year.
From Diamonds to Keys
Senior Mikayla Thielges continues to impress in her only season of Division I women's basketball. She leads the team in rebounding at 6.6 per game to rank seventh in the Big West Conference. She pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds in the Matadors' victory at Georgia Southern, two shy of tying for second in school history for a single game. She also had a game-high 13 boards at Montana State and is averaging nearly three offensive rebounds per game. Thielges scored a career-high 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field in the game against Santa Clara. A pickup from the CSUN softball program, where she was a two-time All-Big West catcher, Thielges is also averaging 4.6 points, on 52.8 percent shooting from the field, and 1.2 assists per game.
Mahl-Knechting the Dots
Junior Camille Mahlknecht set a new school record in blocks by recording the 150th of her career in the contest vs. NAU. She finished with a season-high six rejections to go with 10 points and nine boards against the Lumberjacks. For the season, Mahlknecht is averaging 7.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. She came off the bench to score 10 points and grab seven rebounds vs. CSUB and pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds to go with a season-high five blocked shots in CSUN's win vs. USC. She recorded her first double-double of the year with 11 points and 12 rebounds against Utah State and just missed a pair of double-doubles in the Matadors' victories at Clemson and Georgia Southern. Against the Tigers, she finished with 12 points and nine rebounds while against the Eagles she totaled 10 points and nine rebounds. Last season, Mahlknect posted a league-high 75 and finished 25th in all of Division I at 2.34 blocks per game.
Georgia on My Mind
Junior Randi Friess has led the Matadors in rebounds in two of CSUN's last three contests. She pulled down eight boards vs. Saint Mary's and then grabbed a season-high nine at Oregon. Offensively, she finished with a season-high 11 points in the Matadors' win over NAU and added seven points and had three rebounds in the win vs. USC. Friess dished out a career-high four assists to go along with a season-high nine points in the win at Clemson. She totaled six rebounds at both Sacramento State and Montana State and had eight points and three steals against the Hornets. Over her Matador career, Friess has averaged 3.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Last year, she surpassed both figures by averaging 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. This season, she is averaging 3.9 points and 4.3 rebounds through 14 games.
The Bernadette Fong Show
Sophomore Bernadette Fong finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and two assists vs. CSUB. She posted 10 points on a career-high five field goals in 16 minutes vs. USC and produced the first double-double of her career in the game against Utah State, scoring a career-high 12 points, including a career-high four free throws, to go with 10 rebounds. Fong is averaging 5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 13 appearances this season. Against Montana State, she posted nine points and a career-high 11 rebounds and two steals.
Jumping Jasmine Johnson
Sophomore Jasmine Johnson has rewarded the coaching staff with increased productivity this season. She recorded a career-high 10 points and five field goals vs. Eastern Washington to go with a season-high six rebounds and her first career blocked shot. Johnson added six points off the bench in the victory at Georgia Southern and is shooting 51.9 percent from the field. She is averaging 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Thou Shalt Steal
The Matadors have totaled 803 steals over the past two-plus seasons, an average of 10.4 per game. They finished second in the Big West in the 2011-12 season after recording 312 thefts. Last year, CSUN improved on that figure by posting 357 steals in 32 games, the 28th-best average in all of Division I women's hoops. Junior Ashlee Guay has led the league in steals in each of her first two seasons and is on pace to break the school's all-time record during the 2013-14 season. Joining Guay is fellow junior Janae Sharpe, who has more career steals (110) than career fouls (94).
On the Rebound
The Matadors have grabbed 572 rebounds through 14 games, an average of 40.9 per contest. In the season opener, the Matadors set a new program record by grabbing 62 rebounds. Of that total, 23 boards came on the offensive glass and CSUN has 210 offensive rebounds for the year, an average of 15 per game. Individually, Mikayla Thielges grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds at Georgia Southern, two shy of tying for second in school history. Thielges also grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds while Bernadette Fong snared a career-high 11 rebounds at Montana State and 10 vs. Utah State. Camille Mahlknecht registered a season-high 12 boards against the Aggies and had 10 in the win vs. USC.
Big Conference Hunting
The Matadors' victory against USC gave the program its third win ever against a Pac-12 opponent. The win also marked the second-straight year CSUN has downed a member of the league. Earlier, Northridge's win at Clemson was their first ever over an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. The win also represented a win vs. a BCS opponent for the third-straight season: West Virginia (Big East, 2011), UCLA (Pac-12, 2012), Clemson (ACC, 2013). The win over the Mountaineers was CSUN's first against a Big East foe and the upset over nationally ranked UCLA at Pauley Pavilion was Northridge's first win over a Pac-12 opponent since 1996.
Head East Young Women
The Matadors' victories at Clemson and Georgia Southern were CSUN's first wins in the Eastern Time Zone since a victory over Central Connecticut State in New York on Nov. 25, 1995. In fact, that victory over CCSU was at a neutral site, so the wins were CSUN's first true road victories in the Eastern Time Zone. The victories also represented the first time CSUN had won a pair of overnight road games since the 2004-05 season.


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Pirin National Park (Bulgaria)
The Bureau noted with satisfaction that a major expansion of this site, to include a large area of the Rhodope Mountains, is now under consideration by the Bulgarian authorities. The Bureau wished to encourage the Bulgarian authorities to proceed with the extension of Pirin and to consider submitting a revised nomination of the expanded site. The Bureau also noted the comment of the IUCN representative to the effect that there was great potential for establishing a transborder site with Greece by including areas ajacent to Pirin in Greece. If established this transborder park could be one of the most outstanding natural areas of Europe.
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Seen here, at the Brussels auto show is the first sight of the F30 3 series M Sport looking great with the optional Style 403M 19″ wheels and the blue M sport brakes that we've been mentioning. As we just posted about, it hasn't yet been decided whether the blue M Sport brakes will be a part of the M Sport Package or optional.
Also being displayed with this F30 M Sport model are some BMW Performance and M Performance – an M Performance alcantara dashboard cover … CONTINUED
Our live coverage from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) continues. From the NAIAS show floor, here are the first photos of the US M Sport 335i (F30) in Estoril Blue II debuting in North America.
Compared to our earlier coverage on the European spec M Sport package, you can see several differences for the US: For one there are the obvious orange reflectors which are integrated subtly. The US version also has no fog lights which makes for a sportier appearance (the reason for … CONTINUED
As the full German F30 catalogue has been published, we can now share more details of the much-anticipated F30 M Sport Package.
First off, the M Sport Package is supposed to be available from July 2012 on (worldwide). That's in line with our previous estimate as production of the model year 2012 F30 will end in June 2012 and model year 2013 beginning in July 2012.
The M Sport Package comprises of unique front bumpers with enlarged bumper intakes, more sculpted rocker panels, and a unique rear … CONTINUED
For our Canadian readers and members, here is the Canadian F30 3 Series ordering guide. F30 ordering in Canada has started and F30 Canadian pricing will be released "on time for the official Canadian launch of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan at the Montreal Autoshow in mid-January 2012."
Compared to the US model, the 335i comes standard with Sport Line and 328i is standard with Luxury Line.
Check out the full order guide and product bulletin inside.
We have now posted up the complete 2012 BMW F30 3 series sedan order guide. It features full details of all standard equipment, features, options, and packages, as well as how the 2012 3 series sedan can or cannot be configured with each of these.
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The 2012 3-series sedan product planning and strategy bulletin and ordering guide has been released (scans below).
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Innovation is our regular column that highlights the latest emerging technological ideas and where they may lead.
This week was a big one in the world of gadgets. Not only did the firm leading the smartphone market, Apple, unveil a a new iPhone; but a new contender, Palm, staked its reputation on a smartphone of its own.
Yet despite all the fanfare, neither phone offers much that is new. Each boasts a luscious full-colour, multi-touch-sensitive screen, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi access, a camera, light sensors and an accelerometer – as do their competitors the Blackberry Storm, HTC Magic and various others.
The core package of what makes up a smartphone has already been established and the competition between them will be, for now, over relative subtleties rather than unique, blockbusting hardware. Yet cutting-edge research is still suggesting genuinely novel additions to the smartphone package. Here are just a few of them...
Feeling the squeeze
Giving phones a new way to pick up their users' intentions could make the devices more intuitive to use and open up many new applications.
One idea being explored by Brandon Taylor and Michael Bove at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge is to build pressure sensors into the phone that can detect the exact position of a person's fingers.
The phone can switch function depending on your grip; flipping between camera, phone, music player or games controller as appropriate, for example, without you pressing any buttons.
Backwards approach
Another suggestion is to put the touchscreen on the back, not the front. That avoids what Patrick Baudisch at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany, and Microsoft Research in Redmond, Washington, calls the "fat finger" problem of your digit obscuring what you are trying to select.
When a user moves a finger along the back of such a device, they see a ghostly finger on the screen, creating the sense that the gadget is transparent.
After a first, somewhat-clunky, prototype Baudisch is now testing a much-improved slimmer version called NanoTouch. It's about the size of a small phone, but the unusual interface allows greater precision. In tests, users have been able to accurately touch targets on the screen just 1.8 millimetres across.
Distant forces
Another answer to the small screen problem is to move the user interface off the device altogether.
Alex Butler's team at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK, added infrared sensors to a phone to let it detect the position of fingers up to 10 centimetres away, when the device is placed on a flat surface.
This system, dubbed Sidesight, can be used to interact with objects onscreen without touching the phone at all and could be particularly useful for using a handset to control another device, whether a robot or a TV. The prototype device tested well, with users reporting they felt they were touching the imaginary edges of large photos as they manipulated them.
Battery life continues to be a problem, with many smart phones running low on juice after a day of heavy use. This week Nokia suggested a possible answer with a prototype that scavenges energy from mobile antennas and TV masts to charge itself. At the moment it can only grab 3 to 5 milliwatts – but if the Nokia team can increase that level by a factor of ten, the phone would scavenge enough energy to actually recharge the battery.
Feel the beat
Suggesting new ways for phones to communicate with their users is also keeping researchers busy. The "Frankenphone" designed at the Deutsche Telekom Laboratories in Berlin, Germany, vibrates with a heartbeat that is strong when the phone is fully charged, but weakens as the battery runs low.
User tests suggest that some find the beating phone a reassuring presence in their pocket – although others think it's annoying.
A similar idea from the University of Glasgow, UK, uses a phone's vibrate function to simulate the feel and sound of sloshing liquid to communicate battery life.
These concept devices are currently doing the rounds at science and technology conferences rather than consumer trade fairs, but it's only a few years since the very concept of the smartphone was little more than a research project, so any one of them could, in a modified form, soon find its way into a pocket near you.
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Little Rooney Spring Break photo contest winners
Salem, VA-The Roanoke College Bookstore announces the winners of the Little Rooney Spring Break photo contest. The bookstore challenged the College community to take Little Rooney, a small plush version of the College's hawk mascot, with them on their spring break travels. Sixty photos were submitted and posted on the College's web galleries and Facebook page. View all of the pictures.
First Place
The first place prize, a $150 bookstore gift card, goes to Elaine Lydick who photographed Rooney eating at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. Rooney traveled with a group doing Habitat for Humanity service work in New Orleans.
Second Place
Second place honors and a $100 bookstore gift card go to Anna Vogelsinger for her shot of Rooney spreading his wings at La Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua on the Finca Magdalena Coffee Beneficiary. Vogelsinger traveled with the College's Center for Community service to do volunteer work in Nicaragua.
Third Place Tie
A three-way tie for third place earns $50 bookstore gift cards for Meghan Wilcock, Aaron Gentilucci and Laura Campbell. Wilcock photographed Rooney skiing mogels in Vermont (wearing tiny little skis). Gentilucci captured Rooney resting on an anchor 40 feet below the surface at Cane Bay, St. Croix. Campbell shot Rooney in front of the Arecibo Telescope in Puerto Rico and reported that he sent a Roanoke College hello squawk into outer space.
The contest was a great success with many creative pictures. Rooney made lots of friends during his travels. He's pictured with especially cute kids in Nicaragua, with a New Orleans police officer, with a Habitat for Humanity homeowner and work crew, and of course, lots of Roanoke students.
Several shots show Rooney engaged in community service work in Nicaragua and working on a Habitat for Humanity house in New Orleans. As is the tradition, he signed his name on the lumber of the walls.
Rooney is even pictured with Donald Duck - an idol of any bird mascot - at Disney World. While in Florida, he was disappointed, however, to see a "Do Not Feed the Birds" sign.
Rooney's travels included: London, San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, New Orleans, Utah, Oregon, the Bahamas, and he made it to Disney, Epcot and ESPN's Wide World of Sports in Florida.
Roanoke College, an independent, co-educational, four-year liberal arts college in Salem, Virginia, combines firsthand learning with valuable personal connections in a classic, undergraduate setting. Roanoke prepares students for their futures through its commitment to providing a true classic college experience. Roanoke is one of just 280 colleges nationwide with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. The Princeton Review names Roanoke as one of the "best in the Southeast."
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They don't like the choices on the ballot, so they cast write-in votes. But they don't have anybody specific in mind to write in...not even the usual write-in suspects like "Mickey Mouse." Several people who turned out for last week's county election cast votes for "anybody else," "anyone," and in a couple of cases, for "Me"...perhaps forgetting it's a secret ballot. In Bangor, somebody thought "any 1st grader" or "any 2nd grader" would be better school board candidates than the ones who ran. As for actual names written by frustrated voters, Mickey Mouse naturally was included. So was "Mickey MOOSE," and Homer Simpson, and there was even a vote for "Dude." Plus, a few votes for WIZM's Mitch Reynolds and one for "Mitch's wife."


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By Claire Walla
It all comes down to this.
As of press time, Sister Joanne Callahan, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Father Don Hanson of Most Holy Trinity Parish in East Hampton, and Father Mike Rieder of the Church of Saint Therese of Lisieux in Montauk, are meeting in a closed door session in Sag Harbor to decide the fate of the only Catholic school from here to Montauk — Stella Maris.
"We're really just waiting for the numbers to be counted," said parent Elizabeth Linker of the school's intended 2011-12 enrollment numbers, which were collected on Tuesday, May 3 and counted all-day May 4.
Last month, parents learned from Sr. Joanne that the Sag Harbor school faces a $480,000 deficit. At a follow-up meeting on Wednesday, April 20, Sr. Joanne said the school needs to address the issue in three ways in order to open in September: the school board must accept the austerity budget proposed by the diocese, parents must raise a total of $116,250 by August 31, and enrollment numbers for grades K-8 must reach 102 by Tuesday, May 3.
"The superintendent came out yesterday [May 3] and she's been meeting with parents for two days now to go over all the issues," Linker continued. "She wants to keep the school open. No one can blame the diocese for not trying."
"If they were going to close the school, they wouldn't be having these meetings," Linker added. "I'm pretty confident that we'll be able to open."
Tensions remain high at the school as controversy over the school's fiscal practices was made public and has been covered [vigorously] by the news media in recent weeks.
Past school board members, as well as members of the Stella Maris Parents Association, expressed disappointment over the fact that the school accumulated a growing deficit over the past three years — during which time the deficit increased by $346,000 — while the Stella Maris School Board did little to off-set the rising debt.
School officials, including principal Jane Peters and all executive members of the school board, have not spoken publicly about the issue and have instead referred all calls to Sean Dolan, director of communications for the diocese.
Dolan did not respond to repeated calls and neglected to answer questions emailed to him this week on the matter. But in an interview last week, Dolan said the diocese and the school board had knowledge of the deficit.
"We need to ensure transparency," he explained. "Did the pastors have all the information? If so, where was the breakdown in communication? There needs to be effective communication between the pastors, the school board and the parents."
As for the school's enrollment, Dolan wouldn't confirm whether or not the school would close for good if it didn't reach 102 students exactly.
"If the school doesn't get that number on May 3, is it then a fait accompli? I'm not prepared to say that," he said. "May 3 was discussed as a firm date, but at the same token, if there are late-comers, there's a little wiggle room."
Linker expressed disappointment over the way news of the deficit broke to the school community — particularly that Stella Maris was painted in such a harsh light.
"It's embarrassing for the school and it's embarrassing for the diocese," she said.
Linker explained that it's important for Stella Maris — the oldest Catholic school on Long Island — to remain a fixture on the East End.
"I'm on the verge of tears all the time," she said. "Every day it's a wave of emotions. And it goes beyond the school. We want to save something that's important for the community."
In addition to the $36,000 Linker said parents have already raised over the past two weeks to help bring the school out of its financial hole, two anonymous donors gave the school an additional check for $50,000 this past week.
According to vice principal Patricia Sliwienski the school is in possession of the money, which would mean parents are now only faced with collecting $30,250.
"We're very excited," she said on Tuesday while holding a giant check on the front steps of the school. "We're looking forward to opening the school next year."
However, some parents have already pulled their children out of Stella Maris, while others — like Michael and Claudia Taglich — have looked into other options, but will send their children to Stella Maris, should the school open its doors in September.
"There are still a lot of people on the fence," Linker said in reference to reports of financial discontent from several Stella Maris parents. "It's not good business practices to threaten and cause harm [to the school]. I think we've lost a lot of students because of it."


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So I have been wanting to make this really cute ear flap hat...I get it, perhaps a little to ambitious for my firstknitting in the round project! But I have now trashed two tries for coming out twisted...and the third is twisted yet again. I would hate to have to abort this attempt as well! I decided (perhaps later that I should have) to come to the source of all wisdom and see if there was anything that could be done...? Can I salvage this twisted hat?
...at least I have a half finished scarf to dejectedly work on.
Since this is my first post on this knitting blog, I figured I'd post the last project I actually completed: a baby blanket.
One of my co-workers and his wife recently welcomed a newborn boy to the world. While I wanted to create a fitting gift for the occasion, I'm a relative novice at knitting -- perhaps six months or so -- and it was a challenge to find a baby blanket pattern that (a) I could actually accomplish and (b) would be attractive and interesting enough to present as a gift.
The blanket shown above wasn't my first attempt. I'd first tried a "windowpane" blanket, which required me to knit five vertical panels that could be stitched together. The outer and center panels were a solid color, while the other two panels alternated colors. When the blanket was stitched together, I was sort of OK with the color effect, but I was unhappy with the workmanship. Add to that an unfortunate snag -- one of the panels started to unravel, and I had no idea how to fix it -- and I knew I had to try again.
The biggest challenge for this baby blanket pattern had always been how to come up with a finished project that was clearly for an infant, yet didn't scream pastels. The parents are sort of hipster-y, skateboard-riding rockers who wouldn't be caught dead in anything sherbet-colored, so why consign their kid to that fate? I had to think long and hard about colors that were clearly male, yet that didn't come across as too cutesy.
This is fun..
Since I have been overcome by my knitting passion I had began to have issues of where to put my projects and how to transport them to various places that I can sit and knit. (Every friggin spare moment that I have.)
Last holiday, my partner gave me a soft tool bag by "Craftsman" and it came with a small bag inside the larger bag. I was rushing around trying to find a bag and I happened to grab the tool bag by accident.
All I have to say is it worked out to my advantage. It s great bag to through a knitting book in alone with the appropriate tools for the project and away I go.
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Here is my latest project. These were felted last Saturday and took until today (Monday here in Oz) to dry. The brown ones have turned out the better pair and the grey ones will have to have another turn at the felting process. They were inadvertently left in the washer for a full cycle including cold rinses and fast spin as we had some visitors drop in and I promptly forgot them. The full cycle seems to have no adverse effects. Anyone else done this????
They are very comfy and are great to walk in but just a bit slippery on our polished floors.
Now I know that needles are a very personal preference but I'd be interested to hear which needles you prefer when working with Mohair.
I'm making this scarf/stole for my daughter & using my tortoiseshell needles but it's tough going. I'm wondering if I should spluge on some Addi Turbo's. I think bamboo will be too rough & not allow the yarn to slide on & off the needles.
Lion Brand Ruffled Stole, it was on their latest email.
As always thank you for your advice guys.
Best men on earth.
First, I'm new so HI!!!
Second I'm thinking of making the Hello-Yarn "cycling aran" pattern. It doesn't look too hard (except for putting in the zipper but I've got a sewing machine if it gets bad!)
Has anyone seen it, done it, or thought about it enough to recommend yarns? I'm thinking of checking out Bartlett Yarns "Fishermans Chunky" (or Bulky...whatever they call it!) Looks nice and "Manly" but cheap!
Any thoughts?
Hey, everyone! The scheduled chat last Thursday was a big success. There will be another scheduled chat Monday night, 10PM Eastern time, August 14th.
This will be a time that you can log on and (hopefully) there will definitely be someone in teh chatroom to chat wiith. No special topic . . just anything you want to talk about . . . you knitting projects, questions, share ideas, . . . or whatever you want, with other folks that share common interests.
I hope to see y'all there.
Doug (Parrot)
I made these with some super bulky Reynolds Lopi that I bought a while ago (at half price) and hadn't found a use for. Because of it's weight I used it single stranded. I've felted the regular bulky Reynolds Lopi many times with great results and I thought I would get the same percent of shrinkage with this, but it looks like I was incorrect. They took about ten passes through the wash and one pass through the dryer to get them about as shrunken down as they're going to get and although made for a men's size 11 are more likely to fit a size 13 to 15. I didn't put much effort into shaping them while wet because I was disappointed about the size, but I think I still like the way they turned out, and they will make a nice present for my brother who's feet should fit in them perfectly. I just need to make another pair for his wife!
On Wednesday I spent the afternoon at the Ventura County Fair, about an hour north of Los Angeles, and boy, was I pleasntly surprised by what I found in the Home Arts building!
Tons of knit goods from finely knit lace shawls to bulky knit afghans, from baby christening gowns to beautiful Fair Isle sweaters.
I have to say, I've already started a mental list of all the things I want to knit, and I might just start with a new sweater for myself.
So, if you find yourself in need of inspiration, look to your local county fair.


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Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson said Sunday the fatal fire that occurred in a mobile home at 211 Big Elm Road shortly before midnight Friday was likely electrical and occurred near the hot water heater.
Lawson said the female victim's two companions gave authorities the woman's name, but he said he won't release the name publicly until it is confirmed by a pathologist.


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Beijing, China
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This itinerary showcases some of the most famous and beautiful sights China has to offer. Begin in the capital city of Beijing where you will experience the cultural sights within the city as well as hike part of the Great Wall of China.
Meet the Terracotta Warriors and explore the varied districts and ancient history of Xian, then continue in Shanghai to tour a vibrant, modern city with a proud history.
This itinerary is a balanced mix of structure with plenty of free time to allow you to explore this extraordinary country at your own pace. Please see the attached day-by-day itinerary for all the details.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Beijing Arrival
Welcome to China! Upon arrival in the capital, you will be met and transferred to your local accommodations. At the airport please look for a representative of China Highlights holding a sign with your name on it in the Arrivals area. You will also be provided with your complimentary Chinese cell phone during your transfer.
Enjoy the afternoon today at your leisure!
Overnight: Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel
Day 2 - Beijing: Forbidden City And Tiananmen Square
Today your guide will meet you and take you on a tour of some of Beijing's more famous sites, beginning with the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911. This "city within a city" is the largest and the best preserved ancient imperial architecture complex in the world, with a great square, halls and gates that contrast with intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are all important treasures of ancient China.
Near the Forbidden City is Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the center of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate, museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
Finally, the day will end with a rickshaw ride through the maze of alleyways that make up the Dongcheng District. The single storey traditional courtyard houses of this district are quickly disappearing, though you will have the chance to visit with a family in one of them, and learn about life in modern Beijing. Lunch today will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 3 - Beijing: Great Wall & Temple Of Heaven
After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is about a 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift.
You will return to central Beijing to visit the Temple of Heaven. Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties visited for annual ceremonies of prayer for good harvests. Lunch will be at a restaurant near the Great Wall, and dinner will be at a traditional roast duck restaurant.
Overnight: Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 4 - Beijing - Xian
Before your flight to Xian later this afternoon, you will have a chance to visit the Summer Palace, as well as the exteriors of the Beijing Olympic Stadiums. The Summer Palace was the much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. It is the largest and best preserved imperial garden in China, and also a World Heritage Site.
Next you will visit the Olympic Bird's Nest and Water Cube. This area also contains the National Museum, exhibition area, Olympic Village and Olympic competition avenues. You will also visit Beijing's Lama Temple. The colorful Yonghe Lamasery is the largest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It's still very active, and the beautiful halls and courtyards are thronged with devotees come to worship or seek good luck.
Later, you will be transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be met and transferred to your local accommodations.
Overnight: Grand Noble Hotel Xian (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 5 - Xian: Terracotta Warriors
This morning your guide will drive you to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7,000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars.
You will then continue onto Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. All meals are included today, including a dumpling banquet for this evening's dinner.
Overnight: Grand Noble Hotel Xian (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 6 - Xian - Shanghai
After breakfast, you will visit Xian's Ancient City Wall. The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still around. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City, the walls surround the city center. You will then explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed.
Finally, you will visit Xian's Muslim Quarter. The Muslim quarter lies 100 meters west of the Bell tower in downtown Xian. The 500 meter-long avenue paved by bluestones is dotted with many unique stalls, souvenir shops, cafés and bars which are mostly run by local Muslims.
Near the end of the day, you will be transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred back to your local accommodations.
Overnight: The Bund Hotel Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 7 - Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden & The Bund
Today you will go on a full day and comprehensive tour of Shanghai, beginning at Yuyuan Garden located in the center of the city's old quarter. This was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The garden is surrounded by a busy market place selling everything from local snacks, to handicrafts and antiques.
Next, you will visit the Bund. This 1.5 km-long embankment runs along the western bank of Huangpu River. On its west side is the "architecture gallery" with 52 well-preserved old European style buildings. Once the major trading and commercial center of old Shanghai, the Bund has now taken on a new vitality, with new developments, chic restaurants and plenty of nightlife! Next you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibit, offering a fascinating insight into the future plans of the city.
Overnight: The Bund Hotel Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 8 - Shanghai: Suzhou Day Trip
Today your guide and driver will drive you to nearby Suzhou, a wonderful day trip from Shanghai. Here you will tour the Humble Administrators Garden, the best representative of Chinese classical gardens. The focus here is on a central pond with pavilions, terraces, chambers and towers. Next you will visit Tiger Hill, also known as Surging Sea Hill. Ascending the hill, you will find a number of historical sites, includeing some from 2,500 years ago, which are as old as Suzhou itself. Built in the 10th century, the leaning Cloud Rock Pagoda stands at the top.
You will then visit the Grand Canal, which ranks alongside the Great Wall as the country's greatest engineering achievement. It is the longest man-made waterway in the world. As you cruise along the waterway in a motor boat, you will observe locals and Suzhou's network of lakes and canals. This afternoon you will return to Shanghai for overnight.
Overnight: The Bund Hotel Shanghai (Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 9 - Shanghai Departure
Today you will be transferred to the international airport for your departure flight out of China!
Accommodation Information
Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel
Beijing Spring Garden Courtyard Hotel is a traditionally-restored Si He Yuan (a compound of houses around a square courtyard), which is representative of ancient Chinese culture and style. The hotel offers deluxe rooms that are well decorated. The buildings are of the Qing Dynasty style (300 years ago), which were elevated in stature from the Yuan Dynasty beginnings of over 600 years ago. There are many sites of interest nearby, including the Forbidden City, Bei Hai, and Hou Hai.
Grand Noble Hotel Xian
Grand Noble Hotel, Xian is a luxurious property offering comprehensive facilities and services for leisure and business stays. It is conveniently located in the commercial center, shopping and entertainment area of Xian's downtown, neighboring a lot of popular tourist attractions. Only 40 minutes away from Xi'an Xian Yang International Airport and 5 minutes way from Xian Railway Station.
The Bund Hotel Shanghai
The Bund Hotel is located in the heart of sprawling Shanghai, a five minute walk from the "Bund" and "Pedestrian Street" of Nanjing Road and five minutes driving from the Pudong district. The hotel comes equipped to welcome business as well as pleasure travellers, so business centers and other modern facilities are at guests' disposal.
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Price Includes
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- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Other meals if/where mentioned
- All airport/hotel/rail station transfers by private vehicle
- Guide and private vehicle as mentioned
- Entrance fees for all sights as part of tours
- Domestic transport (flights and rail) as mentioned:
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- Full support before, during and after your trip
- *A Free CH cell phone package includes free rental for the cell phone and SIM card and at least 30 free minutes, delivery and collection in China. Return the phone to your guide when you depart.
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- Domestic flights (own arrangements)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- China Entry Visa Fees (required in advance)
- Excess baggage charges
- Meals not mentioned
- Entrance fees for activities not included
- Tips and gratuities to guides, drivers*
- Expenses of a purely personal nature
- Taxes & Fees
- All other services not mentioned
- * Unlike other travel agencies in China we pay the guides and drivers a base salary, and so you have no obligation to tip. However if you have received excellent service and wish to tip your guide/driver we recommend 80 to 150 RMB per day to a guide and half the amount to a driver; a separate offer to each is best.


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Anyone who test drove a vehicle at Perkins, Inc. earlier this month helped contribute $2,000 to the Valley City Fire Department. Perkins sponsored the Chevrolet Drive to Help a Hero Program Oct. 7-12, in which the dealership donated $20 to the VCFD for each test drive.
More in Monday's Times-Record.
The Red River Corridor Fund has provided $112,500 through its Collateral Support Program to secure financing that will be used to re-open a movie theater in Valley City. The financing will support building renovation and equipment upgrades and could create 10 jobs. More in Monday's issue of the Times-Record.
Governor Jack Dalrymple, along with North Dakota Department of Transportation Director Grand Levi, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven and other federal, state and local officials were on hand Friday for a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Ninth Avenue Northwest reconstruction project in Valley City.
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MALNUTRITION in childhood presents two starkly different images. Brittle, bleached, blonde hair, dry, mottled skin and exhausted, hollow eyes belong to both. But while one child is shrunken and withered like a prune, the other has an exaggerated toddler's pot belly and swollen legs and feet.
For years, scientists believed that protein explained the difference. Whereas the shrunken child (suffering from marasmus) was short of all types of food, the pot-bellied child (suffering from kwashiorkor) particularly lacked protein.
Adequate levels of protein in the blood are vital to keep blood pressure normal and to stop fluid from leaking from blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. The fine walls of small blood vessels, called capillaries, function as semi-per-meable membranes: water molecules can pass through them.
Several different forces control the movement of fluid and nutrients across the walls of the capillaries. While water pressure inside the capillaries tends to force fluid ...
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By Kim Hachiya, University Communications
Rural schools are not just smaller versions of urban schools existing in sparsely populated areas. They have distinct differences and needs. Researchers in UNL's National Center for Research on Rural Education recognize those differences, and they are working to help improve education service delivery in rural settings.
"You cannot interject findings from studies conducted in urban or suburban schools and assume they mean the same things in rural schools," said educational psychologist Susan Sheridan. She directs this unique five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. "The context and realities of rural schools presents an important set of questions. We are elucidating the context as we look at problems unique to rural settings."
Sheridan said it's important to identify and enhance the unique strengths of rural schools by looking at issues that cut across the landscape of research in education – like improving children's reading abilities or how to provide quality professional development opportunities for teachers. But rural schools do have distinct strengths, she said. Schools are integral and central to community identity and rural parents express deep commitment to education.
The support and professional development of isolated teachers is an area of focus for the center. For example, if there is just one high school science teacher or one high school math teacher for a district, the teachers lack the ability to network and learn from each other.
"We are working with teachers to ensure they have techniques of support for teaching reading and science," Sheridan said. "Professional development in rural schools is important. We cannot just assume traditional methods – like conferences and in-service workshops – are the best methods in these settings."
Research assistant professor Todd Glover and his colleagues are looking at ways to integrate technology into teachers' professional development and using technology to deliver information to rural teachers and support them as they adopt and implement new approaches.
"Ongoing support for teachers is important. While we are looking at the most effective ways to support teachers, the real question is 'what does this mean for students?' We believe that by supporting teachers, we can better reach students' individual needs." - Todd Glover
"No matter where they live, people want what's best for students, families and communities," Glover said. "Rural communities haven't always been invited to be engaged in research, but we are finding them to be very receptive. People really value the opportunity to be involved."
Susan Sheridan, Willa Cather Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses the challenges and benefits of rural education.


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On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Macon County Public Library will host a book signing with nature photographer James Valentine in the Program Room from 5 to 7 p.m.
James Valentine-Valentine is a naturalist, photographer, artist, and filmmaker whose work, including more than ten books, has helped to preserve millions of wild acres.
He donated his properties to the Highland Biological Station as a tribute to preserving one of the most biodiverse mountainous regions of the planet. His new book is "Southern Appalachian Celebration: In Praise of Ancient Mountains, Old-Growth Forest, & Wilderness." Part of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the library.