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DIRECTIONS FOR USE: BlueLite C
Note: The measure in the pail holds approximately 2 ounces of BlueLite C when level.
Caution: Calves showing symptoms of coma, shock or that are too weak to stand should be treated as directed by a veterinarian.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: BlueLite C Capsules
In the first few days of life, calves encounter metabolic and digestive stresses as they change environments and make the transition to a milk diet. Ensure a healthy start by providing a boost of electrolytes to help support immune system development. BlueLite C helps to rehydrate calves by proving electrolytes, multiple energy sources, and acidification to help promote a healthy digestive environment. BlueLite C can be administered with milk products to enhance digestion and utilization, and has been proven an effective and easy way to ensure that young calves maintain hydration balance.
Calves have minimal reserves of fat, energy and electrolytes and are unable to digest complex forms of energy and protein. Provide acidified electrolytes and readily digestible energy by adding BlueLite C to whole milk, milk replacer, or water. At the first sign of dehydration or loss of energy provide BlueLite C and continue until normal consumption returns. As a method of scours prevention, administer BlueLite C for the first 7-10 days of life with milk products. For many years, producers have relied on the proven success of BlueLite C to quickly hydrate young calves and to promote optimum results.
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BlueLite C is an aromatic, flavored electrolyte rehydration formula in combination with multiple sources of readily available energy specifically designed for the young calf prior to weaning. The acidifying action of BlueLite C makes it ideal to use with whole milk or milk replacer as it does not inhibit clot formation of milk solids like many alkaline products. BlueLite C mixes easily with milk, milk replacer and water, facilitating its use when fed via a pail, nipple bottle or through an esophageal feeder.
BlueLite C, in addition to providing a multiple source of electrolytes and energy, is an acidifier specifically designed for use in calves when their primary source of nutrients is whole milk or milk replacer. To illustrate the acidifying action of BlueLite C, mix two ounces of the product with eight to twelve ounces of 3.5 percent milk and stir with a spoon. Within two to three minutes, the whole milk solids will coagulate or curdle, helping facilitate their digestion and assimilation by the young calf. Young calves have a juvenile or very limited digestive capacity, and as such cannot utilize large quantities of milk at one time. By adding BlueLite C to the milk or milk replacer, the calf receives additional or supplemental curdling and acidifying fortification to help digest milk solids. Many alkaline calf rehydration products actually inhibit curdling or coagulation, therefore, they are not recommended to be fed with milk or milk replacer.
BlueLite C not only provides gentle acidification action, but it is not irritating compared to many alkaline products that are not buffered. The irritating or burning action of many alkaline rehydration products is self-evident when stirred or mixed by hands that may harbor open cuts or wounds.
Water or tissue fluid represents over 75 percent of the young calf's body weight. Older calves or mature cattle have a lower percentage body fluid because of greater concentration of solid tissue mass. This higher fluid content in the young calf predisposes it to quicker and more severe dehydration or shrink than encountered by the adult bovine when exposed to the stress of handling, hauling and disease.
Electrolytes serve as the primary way in which the body balances its fluids in the three compartments of the body where the fluid is held. Through the electrolytes and their osmotic pressure, the body fluids are maintained at proper levels or balance between intracellular fluid within the cells in relation to the fluid of the interstitial tissue outside the cells and blood vascular fluid. Without adequate water and electrolytes, the body cannot maintain its proper fluid balance between the compartments and the tissues start to wither or dehydrate.
Young calves require a constant source of readily available energy as they have less energy reserves than the older calf or adult bovine that carries vast energy reserves in the form of body fat. The young calf, with little body fat, has a very limited source of energy to call on from the blood and liver. These blood and liver reserves are frequently depleted in 24-48 hours following stresses that result in dehydration. Calves suffering from diarrhea quickly lose their reserves of energy and develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which is evidenced by listlessness and depression. Calves in this condition require both a readily available source of energy and electrolytes in ample volumes of fluid to avoid further depression which, if not corrected, leads to coma and death.
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BlueLite C has been field tested on farms raising calves born on the farm and on farms where young calves were purchased and moved onto the farm. In a field trial where 34 calves were bought and moved onto the farm, the 17 calves fed BlueLite C rehydrated by 2.3 percent of their body weight in 48 hours and 5.8 percent after 96 hours. The control calves did not receive BlueLite C and rehydrated by only 0.2 percent after 48 hours and 2.4 percent after 96 hours.
In a series of comparative evaluations regarding the rehydration value of BlueLite C, the body weights of calves suffering from dehydration and scours were recorded to determine the value of extra fluid feeding or intake. In these trials, calves were given milk replacer in the morning and evening and an additional feeding of water at noon equal to the amount of fluid fed in the morning or night. Calves receiving BlueLite C in all three feedings rehydrated by 10.2 percent of their body weight after 48 hours, while the control calves not receiving the BlueLite C rehydrated by 6.3 percent. These comparisons indicated that dehydrated calves would benefit by both the feeding of BlueLite C and the additional fluid.
1. To help prevent dehydration for calves fed twice a day, feed the following mixture:
a. 2 quarts of water + 1/2 pound milk replacer + 2 ounces BlueLite C
b. 2 quarts of whole milk + 2 ounces BlueLite C
2. For severely dehydrated calves, feed the following mixture four times a day:
a. 1-1/2 quarts of water + 1/4 pound milk replacer + 2 ounces BlueLite C
b. 1 quart of whole milk + 1/2 quart warm water + 2 ounces BlueLite C
3. For mildly dehydrated calves, feed the following mixture three times a day:
a. 1-1/2 quarts of water + 1/3 pound milk replacer + 2 ounces BlueLite C
b. 1 quart of whole milk + 1/2 quart warm water + 2 ounces BlueLite C
4. For calves weighing less than 80 pounds or more than 100 pounds, adjust dosage proportionally according to body weight.
5. When administering fluids via an esophageal tube or by drenching, mix the fluids and the BlueLite C to provide one ounce of BlueLite C powder for each 10 pounds body weight on a daily basis.
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It's been real, Space Shuttle.
Actually, it hasn't. A lot of money (over $200 billion) and a lot of gauzy dreams, and proof that people of all nations (or at least a few) can twirl around with equal felicity in zero gravity. It's no wonder governments are putting the orbiting vanity trips on the back burner — or that ordinary people are now dreaming of earmarking potential space dollars on (what else?) health and safety:
"People have lost interest in spaceflight," says James Lewis, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer and now senior fellow for technology and policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank. "You hear complaints even in China that the money would be better spent on the ground on healthcare and social services."
Some political and policy figures are annoyed. Congressional Republicans lambasted president Obama's decision to scrap the Constellation program, and some thinktankers still hope to build excitement around a conservative approach to space. And then there's Newt.
Poor Newt. His visionary style lends itself perfectly to the substance of space. But he's pushing for the right objective — colonization of other planets or moons — at a time when there's a bigger problem than lowered social expectations when it comes to government spearheading off-Earth exploration.
The somewhat dismaying imaginative turn away from what's out there to what's in the computer (or the cloud, or our friends' minds) could just be a temporary artifact of the staggering pace of online technological development, especially amid a global economic episode of back-to-back extreme growth and extreme contraction. Human beings aren't ever going to be 'over' space, because it's a final frontier in a way the digital soup can't be. The only sentient life we're going to find in there will be artificial. The sentient life we'll find out there among the stars will be natural, whether it's some other beings' or simply our own. (Don't discount the appeal of simply getting away from Earth. It's even more primal than the longing to see if anyone else is out there.)
All of which is to say that the libertarian approach to space hardly needs to appeal to some kooky vision of posthumanism to gain traction. Space exploration is humanism. Space tourism, however profitable and adventurous, is a pale shadow of the future. (Not that I expect Richard Branson's brain to stop there.) Really, the best space policy is no policy, because we're hardwired to 'privatize' interstellar exploration all by ourselves. It seems only natural that we'd be all the more inclined to do so of our own accord at a moment when the world's great powers aren't exactly muscling their way to the front of the line when it comes to planting flags and staking claims in space.
Nor should we worry that international law has cut off private space exploration — and off-Earth private property — at the knees. As Berin Szoka and James Dunstan have explained, the time is ripe for the US to lead the way in legal and effective extraterrestrial land deals.
But there is one important wrinkle. The real promise of space is that human beings can choose to go so far away from Earth that, in effect, no current law can bind them against their will. Objections that laws are being broken (or might be) will inevitably be met — because this kind of space exploration and settlement is also inevitable — with a resounding "Come and get us! Or, you know, don't waste your time." This is the true promise of private space exploration: the promise, for the first time in far too long, of a genuinely new world, and a new birth of freedom.

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Jan. 29, 2011
Recap | Box Score | Notes | Photo Gallery
New Mexico Head Coach Steve Alford
BYU vs. UNM
"You only had 3 turnovers in the second half. What was the importance of that."
"That was one of the things we talked about at halftime, reducing our turnovers, and I like the way we came out. We were a little excited in the first half, which is understandable, because we have a lot of young players. We went down by thirteen to a team with a number 1 RPI in the country, so to come back from that and win by nine is a special turnaround."
"Talk about the growth of Tony Snell."
"We've seen this coming all along. His whole thing is having the confidence that he can do it. We've seen him do well in practice, and that's why his minutes have gone up. We're going with the 4-guard line-up that we've had success with in the past. We're a little bit more potent on offense and we're getting better on defense, and part of that was waiting for the maturation of Tony."
"How was having Tony guarding Jimmer Fredette helpful for Dairese and everyone on the team?"
"We wanted to put some length on him, and Tony has that. I thought we made him take some really difficult shots, and make sure he was engaged defensively. He made some shots that great players make. We lost him a couple of times but Tony did well. Our freshmen were terrific, but in the end it all comes back to Dairese (Gary)."
BYU's Jimmer Fredette
"Our game plan was to go out and make it as tough as we can on them. I made some tough shots and I made some plays but in the end they just made more plays than we did. They made more shots and we didn't do that so that's how they got the win. Steve Alford is a very defensive-minded coach."
BYU Head Coach Dave Rose
"Defensively, we had a hard time. We had a hard time getting them stopped in the last ten minutes of the game. I thought the first thirty minutes of the game we were in a pretty good spot. When they spread the floor small and put all those shooters around and they started hitting them and then got the lead, it's hard to keep everything under control."
On the UNM team
"They have great talent, great experience, good guards. They have everything they need to be a great team and they are."
New Mexico Players
Senior Dairese Gary
"Coach Alford gave me the confidence and I made the right plays. Luckily, Tony (Snell) made the right shots for me."
Freshman Tony Snell
On his overall performance:
"I just played big, did what the coaches told me."
On guarding Fredette:
"Coach gave me the assignment and I just tried my best. It was a hard assignment for me but I tried."
On Dairese Gary's play:
"He's the key to our team. We need him. He stepped up big."


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Friday, January 28, 2011
Hope in Failure
Then came Thursday. I wasn't going to announce it here or on Twitter that I was attempting to qualify for the Waste Management Open, because I didn't want to make it a big deal. It's just another attempt to catch lightening in a bottle, as my old pal Greg Hansen once said, but this year is a bit different. I'm trying new things. I'm working with a swing coach. I've been fit, thanks to the great people at TaylorMade, for golf clubs that are perfect for me.
I've been working at it, because at 27, I'm not getting any younger and if I could just trust myself (swing, stroke, etc.) on the golf course, good things could happen. So Thursday, I went out to play in the pre-qualifier for the Waste Management against 101 other players for nine measly spots into the Monday event that could get you into a PGA Tour event.
Just so we don't get any hopes up, I shot a 73, missing out on the Monday by three shots. I made exactly one birdie all day, on the first hole no doubt, and missed two short putts that would have had me bogey-free for the entire day.
Most of the time, you leave this disappointed. You didn't obtain your goal, and in life, we're taught that if you don't win, you lose. But that wasn't the case here. I felt good when I left. I went out, I played fine golf, and the putts didn't drop. It could have been 69 or 70 if a putt drops here or there that looked good for most of the way, but that's every round of golf.
What I did leave with is hope. I have been trying to convince myself that I'm good at this goddamn game, and on Thursday, I left thinking that I am. I beat some good names. I played better than a collegiate player that spent four years at a top university. I didn't embarrass myself. I gave myself a shot.
For anyone that has played tournament golf at this level, they know that it takes time to get comfortable. I haven't played in a serious event since June, and you can't do that. Nobody runs marathons without training, and tournament golf is a type of training. You have to get comfortable in the situation. You have to feel good about where you're at. You have to know that you can play here. After 18 holes, I accomplished some of those, I just need to play more.
So, that's my goal for 2011. I'm going to play more golf like this. I'm going to try and be the type of golfer that others have hoped I would. I'll attempt to take things I've learned from the range to the golf course, and maybe it'll turn into something. Or maybe it won't. But now I got something a lot of those other guys out there don't have; confidence. It's a scary thing.
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I enjoy reading your blog and appreciate your insight, i don't think you need to use the Lords name in vain. Thanks
- January 29, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Hey bro,
Great read. I play off a zero handicap in New Zealand and I struggle with the same issues you talk about here. Not thinking i'm good enough blah blah blah. But i've learned you just gotta keep entering these high level events and after a few decent performances the confidence starts to grow.
I played in a qualifier for our national open last year, which was part of the Nationwide Tour, and even though I didn't get one of the spots I put up a good score and it felt real good to know that I can play with the big boys.
So all the best with your golf for 2011. I look forward to hearing about it on your blog.
- January 30, 2011 at 12:53 AM
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A voice mail system that allows for the delivery of voice messages by chunks, thereby optimizing the delivery of the information. When a subscriber attempts to listen to his or her voice mail message, the header information for the first voice mail message is down loaded and played back to the subscriber. While the subscriber listens to the header information, the next two blocks of data of the voice message are downloaded. Upon the completion of the playback of the header information, the first two blocks of the voice mail message are available for playback and the first block is immediately available for playback. As the subscriber listens to the voice mail message subsequent blocks of the first voice mail message, and optionally header information and blocks of subsequent voice mail messages are simultaneously down loaded. Thus, the subscriber is able to seamlessly listen to the voice mail messages without a delay in the retrieval of the voice mail messages regardless of the order the subscriber listens to the messages.
1. A method for seamlessly delivering information messages to a subscriber of a voice mail system, the method comprising the steps of:
receiving a request for the retrieval of a subscriber's voice messages;
retrieving header information pertaining to at least one of the voice messages;
rendering the header information on a VXML based device;
prior to completing the rendering the header information, retrieving at least a first portion of a selected first voice message; and
prior to completing the playback of the retrieved at least first portion of the selected first voice message, retrieving at least a next portion that comprise either the next portion of the selected first voice message or at least a first portion of a selected second voice message.
2. The method of
3. The method of
4. The method of
5. The method of
6. The method of
7. A method for seamlessly delivering voice messages to a subscriber of a voice mail system, the method comprising the steps of:
receiving a request for the retrieval of a subscriber's voice messages;
retrieving the metadata associated with a first voice;
playing back the first portion of the first voice message by converting the metadata to VXML and rendering the VXML to a VXML device;
simultaneously with the playing back of the first portion of the first voice message, retrieving a next portion of the first voice message; and
playing back the next portion; and
simultaneously with the playing back of the next portion, retrieving a further next portion of the first voice message.
8. The method of
9. The method of
10. A distributed telecommunications system that provides a seamless telecommunications system for a plurality of geographically dispersed components, the distributed telecommunications system comprising:
a signaling gateway, the signaling gateway including:
a signaling interface to a telephone network; and
an interface to an IP network;
a media server, the media server:
including a circuit-switched interface for receiving and initiating telephone services over the telephone network;
including an interface to the IP network;
being operable to provide communication services over the circuit-switched interface; and
being able to receive command and response input over the telephone network;
an application server, the application server including an interface to the IP network over which the application server is operable to:
receive and process command and response input received by the media server; and
serve communication services applications to the media server in response to the media server invoking a communication service and in accordance with the received command and response input;
at least one central data and message store, the at least one central message and data store being operable to:
receive and store responses from the application server; and provide configuration data to the application server, the configuration data influencing the provision of the communication services applications;
in response to the media server receiving a command to play back voice messages for a subscriber:
the media server requesting the application server to retrieve the voice messages from the central data and message store;
the application server retrieving metadata related to at least a first voice message and providing the metadata to the media server;
while the media server plays back the metadata, the application server retrieving a first block and a second block of the voice message and providing the first block and the second block of the voice message to the media server; and
while the media server plays back the first block of the voice message, the application server retrieving a next block of the first voice message and providing the next block of the first voice message to the media server.
11. The distributed telecommunications system of
12. The distributed telecommunications system of
13. The distributed telecommunications system of
14. The distributed telecommunications system of claim 15, wherein while the media server plays back the firsts block of the next voice message, the application server retrieves a third block of the next voice message and provides the third block of the next voice message to the media server.
This application is a continuation application of U.S. non-provisional application filed on Jun. 29, 2005 pursuant to Title 35, United States Code � 100 et seq. and 37 C.F.R. Section 1.53(b) assigned Ser. No. 11/170,529 which application claims priority to the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application for Patent filed on Jun. 30, 2004 entitled AUDIO CHUNKING and having been assigned Ser. No. 60/584,058, which application is hereby incorporated by reference.
Alexander Graham Bell's notebook entry of 10 Mar. 1876 describes his successful experiment with the telephone. Speaking through the instrument to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, in the next room, Bell utters these famous first words, "Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you." Every since this time, engineers, marketers and consumers have been on a quest for the faster delivery of more information through telecommunication and/or computer networks. In a short period of time, we have moved from 300 baud modems delivering data to the home to full-blown T1 carriers, cable modems and DSL lines bringing data to consumers at millions of bits per second.
Although the technological advances in the speed of data delivery have astonishing, they are still challenged by the imagination of users. As bandwidth and data rate increases, users continue to come up with applications that challenge the capabilities of the current state of technology. Applications that require the downloading of extensive amounts of data, audio files, video files and graphics can easily challenge the bandwidth and data throughput capabilities of home and office network solutions. At the data rates increase, then the quality of the audio, video or other data will also improve, thereby requiring the download of even more data and once again challenging the throughput of the network.
As a result, users are somewhat accustomed, especially in the realm of personal computer applications, to waiting at least some period of time for a data file, audio file, video file or graphics file to download before they can utilize the file. More specifically, for downloading audio files, the users are used to waiting several seconds while a streamed audio file is downloaded, or at least a significant amount of the file is loaded into a buffer.
In the context of a voice mail system, such delays are not acceptable. Thus, there is a need in the art for a technique to minimize or alleviate the delay experienced by a user downloading an audio file, especially in the context of the delivery of voice mail message through a telecommunications system.
The present invention satisfies the above-listed needs in the art, as well as other needs, by providing a technique for downloading files on a chunk by chunk basis, maintaining sufficient data on the target destination to ensure uninterrupted playback or access to the data. In general, when the download of a file is requested, two portions of the file are transferred to the requesting target. While the first portion of the file is being played back or utilized, a third portion of the file is downloaded. This operation continues until the entire file is downloaded or the user has requested the download to stop. As a result the user is able to access the data in an uninterrupted manner with minimal delay.
In one embodiment, the present invention is incorporated into a voice mail system to facilitate the access of voice messages by subscribers. When a subscriber attempts to retrieve a voice mail message, the metadata, the first portion or first two chunks of the file are downloaded to the requesting target. Once downloaded, which takes place in a short period of time, the playback commences. While the playback of a first portion of the voice mail message is active, a next portion of the message is downloaded to the subscriber. Thus, the subscriber has continuous feed of the audio with minimal delay. Advantageously, the present invention provides a continuous playback of audio and/or video files with requiring extensive buffering at the target destination, without incurring a significant delay in the reception of the start of the audio and/or video, and provide continuous playback of the content.
The present invention is directed towards the provision of audio messages using a chunking technique, or the delivery of the audio in small pieces. This invention involves, breaking the audio message into several pieces or chunks. Initially, when a user requests the download of the audio message, two chunks are immediately downloaded. Once the first two chunks are delivered, the first chunk begins to be played back to the user. While the first chunk is being played, a third chunk is downloaded. Upon the completion of the playback of the first chunk, the playback of the second chunk is commenced, the third chunk is fully downloaded, and the down load of a next chunk is initiated.
Advantageously, aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide a seamless audio interface from the user's perspective with unnoticeable delay in playback. The delivery of the audio can be performed using a TCP/IP protocol that provides ordering and retransmission, or some other similar or similarly functional protocol that can provide some level of reception assurance and packet ordering. The chunk sizes are chosen so as to minimize the delivery of the initial download, and provide a level of assurance that continuous audio will be available to the user.
United States Patent Application filed on ______, and assigned Ser. No. 11/______, describes a distributed IP architecture for telecommunications voice mail system. The contents of this application are incorporated herein by reference.
In the illustrated distributed system, problems associated with the download and playback of voice mail messages are introduced. Rather than a subscriber calling into a system dedicated to providing the voice messages, such a system is required to deliver the messages over an IP network to the media server. This can result in significant delays in the retrieval of the messages and also result in dead space between messages or portions of the message. The present invention provides for the seamless delivery of voice messages through audio chunking.
In general, the SGF 120 serves as the Signaling System 7 (SS7) interface to the PSTN, MSC or other telecommunications network 110. The media server 130 terminates IP and/or circuit switched traffic from the telecommunications network via a multi-interface design and is responsible for trunking and call control. The application server module 150 generates dynamic VoiceXML pages for various applications and renders the pages through the media server 130 and provides an external interface via a web application server configuration. The SMU 140 is a management portal that enables service providers to provision and maintain subscriber accounts and manage network elements from a centralized web interface. The CDMS 160 stores voice messages, subscriber records, and manages specific application functions including notification. Each of these sub-systems are described in more detail following.
Each of the components in the next-generation communications platform is independently scalable and independently interconnected onto an IP network. Thus, the components can be geographically distributed but still operate as a single communications platform as long as they can communicate with each other over the IP network. This is a significant advantage of the present invention that is not available in state-of-the-art communication systems.
The MS 130 terminates IP traffic from the SGF 120 and circuit-switched traffic from the PSTN 110. The MS 130 is responsible for call set up and control within the platform architecture. The MS 130 processes input from the user in either voice, DTMF format or other signaling scheme (much like a web client gathers keyboard and mouse click inputs from a user). The MS 130 then presents the content back to the user in voice form (similar in principle to graphic and text displayed back to the user on a PC client). This client/server methodology is important in the platform architecture in that it enables rapid creation of new applications and quick utilization of content available on the World Wide Web. The client/server architecture also is an enabler for the ability of the system to be geographically distributed.
Voice messages that are left for a subscriber are stored in the CDMS 160 and can be retrieved by the subscribers at a later time. When a subscriber retrieves voice messages, the audio messages are delivered to a Media Server 130 from the CDMS 160 via one or more Application Servers 150. Advantageously, the audio messages can be interleaved and thus, multiple voice message playbacks for multiple users can be accommodated.
One advantage of the present invention is ability to minimize the amount of data downloaded if a user simply wants to scan his or her messages. For instance, if a user requests the download of a voice message, two chunks of the voice message can be downloaded and playback can commence. If the user decides to delete or skip this message, the user can so instruct the MS 130 through either a voice command or a DTMF command. While the system is processing the user's action the first two chunks of the next message can be downloaded. For instance, if while the user is listening to a message, the user elects to skip the rest of the message and go to the next message, the metadata for the next message is then extracted from the NGMS 160 (unless it was previously extracted) and converted to a VXML page (unless it was previously converted) and then rendered to the MS 130. Again, while the metadata VXML is being rendered, the AS 150 retrieves the first two blocks of the next voice message. Thus, rather than downloading an entire message or series of messages, only the content that is imminently necessary for the user is downloaded.
In another embodiment, a smart downloading of the audio chunks can be performed. For instance, if a user has multiple audio files to be downloaded, such as a series of voice mail messages or several songs selected from an MP3 download cite, etc, the smart downloading can be applied incorporating aspects of the present invention. In this embodiment, the metadata for the first audio file is downloaded and rendered to the user while the next block is being retrieved. If the block sizes are chosen such that the playback time exceeds the average download time, then eventually the entire audio file will be downloaded but the playback will still be in process. This aspect of the present invention is based on this characteristic. In one embodiment, once the first file is completely downloaded, the present invention can operate to start a download of the second file. Thus, the user is able to transition to the next file without any lag time.
In another embodiment, most applicable to a voice mail environment but not limited to such environment, the chunk sizes are chosen such that the playback time exceeds the average download time. During the download of a first file, a block count is maintained. Once enough chunks have been downloaded to ensure that playback time remaining exceeds the chunk download time by at least a factor of 2, chunks of the second file are then downloaded. In a high-speed delivery network, this aspect of the invention can be applied in a cascaded manner so that portions of multiple files are simultaneously downloaded, and the user is able to experience uninterrupted playback regardless of whether the user listens to the entire files sequentially or, skips or deletes messages before listening to them through completion, or skips over messages or recalls messages directly.
In an application of the smart download, the strategy for the download can change in response to the user's activities. For instance, if the smart download is able to download multiple messages, if the user skips to another message, the messages being downloaded by the invention can be adjusted. For example, suppose a user is listening to the playback of a first audio file 1. While the user is listening, the remainder of the first audio file, along with portions of the next N audio files can be downloaded. If the user elects the playback of message X, then the download of file X can be initiated and once playback commences, the download of the next N audio files after message X can be initiated.
In an exemplary and non-limiting embodiment, the size of the audio chunks can be between 1 to 5 seconds. The present invention is applicable to, but not limited to, the downloading of audio, video and data. The invention can work with a variety of file types in a variety of formats and using a variety of delivery mechanisms and protocols.
The present invention has been described using detailed descriptions of embodiments thereof that are provided by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The present invention can be implemented as a process that runs within a variety of system environments or as an entire system including various components. The described embodiments comprise different features, not all of which are required in all embodiments of the invention. Some embodiments of the present invention utilize only some of the features, aspects or possible combinations of the features or aspects. Variations of embodiments of the present invention that are described and embodiments of the present invention comprising different combinations of features noted in the described embodiments will occur to persons of the art.
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Marrakech Menara Airport is located on the immediate outskirts of Marrakech, 6km (4 miles) to the southwest of the city centre.
080 1000 224 or (0524) 447 910.
From the city centre, drive down Avenue de la Menara and follow the signs to Marrakech Menara Airport, which is 6km (4 miles) away.
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Bus: Bus 11 runs every 20-30 minutes to Jemaa el Fna in the medina (buses are infrequent on weekends). The bus stop is located 800m (0.5 miles) from the airport, and the one-way fare is around Dh20.
Taxi: There is a taxi rank outside the terminal with plenty of drivers touting for business (journey time: 15-20 minutes). Agree on a price (around Dh100) before setting off (a sign outside the terminal will show how much passengers should pay).
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Both terminals have currency exchange offices, and there is an ATM in the arrival hall of Terminal 2.
Post services, telephones and fax machines are available. Wireless internet access is provided within the terminals.
There are several shops at Marrakech Menara Airport, including a florist, a gift shop selling local crafts items and duty-free shops selling tobacco, spirits, cosmetics, perfume and much more.
For queries about lost luggage or property, contact the airline office or the airport information desk.
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There are no conference or business facilities at Marrakech Menara Airport, but internet access is available. Meeting facilities are available at several nearby hotels, including the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial (tel: (0524) 425 600; www.sofitel.com).
There is one on-site car park at the airport. Located near the terminal building, it has 363 parking spaces.
Car hire companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt, as well as several local operators, are all represented at the airport.
There are no hotels at Marrakech Menara Airport but there is a very large selection of hotels in and around central Marrakech, about 15 minutes away. If travelling on a package, transfers will most likely be included in the deal. Our Marrakech Menara Airport guide includes the following hotels:
Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa
(0524) 425 600.
A short walk from Jemaa el Fna square, Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa is located 10-15 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport. The hotel has a range of dining options, conference facilities as well as spa and fitness services.
Rue Harroun Errachid , Quartier de l'hivernage, 40000 , Marrakech, Morocco
Riad Kniza
(0524) 376 942.
The 18th-century Riad Kniza is located 10-15 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport. The hotel offers a range of dining options, focusing on traditional Moroccan cuisine, and spa treatments.
34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukala, Marrakech, Morocco
Four Seasons Resort
(0524) 359 200.
Linked to the airport (which is 10 minutes away) by a shuttle service, this luxury resort offers a range of swimming pools and dining options, as well as a spa, fitness centre and meeting space/business centre. A selection of rooms, suites and apartments is available.
1 Boulevard de la Menara, 40000, Marrakech, Morocco
Kenzi Farah
(0524) 447 400.
Just 10-15 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport, Kenzi Farah has a range of fitness and sports facilities including a swimming pool and tennis court. Other facilities include a restaurant, currency exchange services and meeting rooms.
Résidences Hivernage, Avenue Mohammed VI, Marrakech, Morocco
Ibis Marrakech Palmeraie
(0525) 072 533.
The 3-star Ibis Marrakech Palmeraie is located 10-15 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport. The hotel offers Wi-Fi internet access, parking and an on-site restaurant and bar.
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Scioto County Commissioner Tom Reiser says recent action involving several power companies, at least clear the way for their being able to now give their attention to the prospect of purchasing excess power from the New Steel International plant, being proposed for Franklin Furnace.
Reiser says the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's recent announcement allowing a possible rate increase for AEP Ohio and the completion of the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy, allows those companies to devote their attention to possibly working a deal with New Steel, which would be one of the final steps needed to make the project become a reality.
"It looks more positive now that it has for a while," Reiser said. "The PUCO has issued a new rate structure, which allows for a five percent increase. I don't know over what period of time. But it's just the fact that it has been approved now."
Duke Energy was not able to be a player in the New Steel vision because it had spent its time working out the merger. Now, Reiser says that merger took place on July 1.
"They (New Steel) originally had an agreement with them (Duke Energy), but time has gone on and with the merger, no discussion could have taken place until the merger was complete," Reiser said. "I think the attitude of John Schultes (New Steel International CEO) is positive right now."
New Steel International is attempting to locate the steel processing plant in the Franklin Furnace area — a plant that not only processes steel, but produces electricity which can be sold to a utility. That is why the latest moves involving rate increase and the merger play into the situation.
Thanks to several $10,000 investments by local residents, a group of local businessmen say New Steel International can now begin the process of moving forward with the necessary Hatch Study that could lead to a new steel plant in Franklin Furnace. That group recently announced it has the $50,000 necessary to begin the study now.
A Hatch Study is an engineering study that is similar to an appraisal that is needed when someone purchases a house, or a business gets when they are in the process of garnering a loan. The original Hatch Study was done when the Russian company MMK had planned to construct the project. That company eventually pulled out because of differences between the U.S. government and the Putin administration in Russia.
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Poetry and Song - The Victorian Women on Farms Gatherings
Image: Musical entertainment at the 2005 Benalla Women on Farms Gathering
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The sharing of poetry and song is an integral feature of the Victorian Women on Farms Gatherings. Performed throughout the weekend, poems and songs have highlighted guest speaker presentations, entertained guests and bonded women together. Some poems and songs have been especially written for the occasion and some have been adapted from traditional verse. All of them have honoured the coming together of women as farmers, wives, mothers, teachers, volunteers, supporters and enablers - working alone, with each other, and alongside men.
An important element of the poetry adaptation has included the re-writing of traditional Australian literature. Participants of the Gatherings have taken well-known Australian songs and poems and altered the words to make the voice of women farmers a core element. This is of particular importance considering the historical invisibility of farming women in mainstream Australian narratives, and the traditional focus on the 'bushman' and 'farmer'. Through changing the words of more traditional, male-focused bush verse, Gathering participants have used poetry and song to reposition women in Australia's wider history. As an example, at the 2003 Yarram Gathering, local farmers Holly and Val Colbert wrote the 'Women on Farms Song' to the tune of the popular ballad Waltzing Matilda. Replacing the story of the 'Jolly Swagman' with the story of the Victorian Women on Farms Gatherings, the song was written to celebrate the history of rural women, and their many roles in agriculture and rural life:
Once some Jolly Farmers wives,
met alongside Warragul
Amidst the fog and the Strezlecki range
And they chattered as they learn, new skills to take back home that day
We'll make a gathering that women can share.
Such works recognise women's contribution to farming life on the land, and women taking ownership of it with pride. The simple act of singing and reciting poetry at the Gatherings has drawn participants together as a group with a solidarity of purpose. It has offered validation for the hardships that have been encountered in farming life, on the land, through droughts and flooding rains, through all seasons, good times and bad. The abiding outcome has been and continues to be one of bringing the group together and providing a vehicle to allow participants to relax, have fun and just be themselves for a short time before stepping back in to their real worlds. Songs and poetry have helped to break down personal barriers and have offered opportunities for women to express feelings, share experiences, receive validation from others and recharge their batteries. Singing had also allowed women to participate with pride, cry in a safe environment with joy or sadness, and let down their burdens for a short time. Poetry and song continues to send women participants home revitalised with a sense of wellbeing, unity and purpose.
Example Poems and Songs:
1993 Tallangatta - 'Women on the Land'
1993 Tallangatta - 'Aussie Women Farmers: We Are One!'
1994 Glenormiston - 'The Law of the Land'
1994 Glenormiston - 'Tune, Springtime it Brings on the Shearing'
1995 Swan Hill - 'As Many We Are One'
1995 Swan Hill - 'I Was Thinking Over Old Times'
1996 Ararat - 'A Rural Woman's Time'
1996 Ararat - 'Prayer'
1998 Ouyen -'Women of the Land'
2001 Beechworth - 'Celebrate'
2003 Yarram - 'WOF Song'
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The Global Fund's style of fundraising and grantmaking reflected its belief that local women could best determine their own needs and create solutions for lasting change. Kavita Ramdas joined the Global Fund in 1996 as its second president and CEO, succeeding cofounder Anne Firth Murray.
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Organizational changes aimed at professionalizing the work of the Global Fund included recognizing the current staff's contributions, expanding the staff in underrepresented knowledge areas, and creating a more defined structure and hierarchy.
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When: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 7
Where: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
Price: Tickets start at $25.
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What: A stunt so dangerous Houdini refused to even attempt it, the magic trick known as the "Bullet Catch" has claimed the lives of at least 12 illusionists, assistants and spectators since its conception. William Wonder explores its history.
When: 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. June 7
Where: Emmett Robinson Theatre, 54 St. Philip St.
Price: Tickets start at $35.
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What: More than 1,250 original full-color comic-book images blast from a two-story-high projection screen with actors' voice-overs and sound effects in "Book One: Target Earth," the story of an intrepid 1930s reporter who teams up with a mysterious librarian to face the most terrible threat humanity has ever known.
When: 3 p.m. June 7
Where: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
Price: Tickets start at $25.
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What: In this "Music in Time" concert, opera composer Toshio Hosokawa presents his "Im Fruhlingsgarten."
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Where: Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip St.
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What: Celebrated actor and director Steven Berkoff offers up an original adaptation of Sophocles' classic Greek tragedy, "Oedipus Rex," faithful to the original yet completely modern.
When: 6:30 p.m. June 7
Where: Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St.
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When: 7 p.m. June 7
Where: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
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When: 7 p.m. June 7
Where: Emmett Robinson Theatre, 54 St. Philip St.
Price: Tickets start at $35.
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Where: Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip St.
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When: 8 p.m. June 7
Where: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
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GRANTHAM, Pa., April 27, 2012 More than a dozen Pennsylvania Army National Guard members from 1st Battalion, 108th Field Artillery, based in Carlisle, Pa., volunteered to help athletes at the 2012 Special Olympics Area M Games at Messiah College here.
The April 19th event saw record-breaking attendance with more than 1,100 athletes, onlookers and volunteers for a day of fun and friendly competition. Soldiers came from as far away as Philadelphia to serve as line judges, time recorders, track security and presenters.
"To be given a ribbon or cheered on by their military heroes, it can't get any better than that," said Kay Straw, director of the Special Olympics Area M.
This year's presenters were Army Sgt. 1st Class Francis Manley and Army Staff Sgt. Timothy Corcoran, both from Philadelphia, and members of Battery C, 1st Battalion, 108th Field Artillery.
Manley estimates he and Corcoran awarded ribbons to nearly 100 athletes who competed in events such as the 50, 100 and 200-meter dashes, as well as the 100-meter walk and the 400-meter run. Other presenters awarded ribbons for the softball throw, wheelchair races and the standing and running long jumps.
For Manley, talking with the athletes while awarding their ribbons made the biggest impact.
"When that soldier pins that ribbon on the chest of our athlete, you can see their chest go out; when he shakes their hands or gives them a pat on the back and says, 'good job,' you can see the pride come across the face of that athlete," Straw of the Special Olympics said.
Army Staff Sgt. James Shirley, with 1st Battalion, 108th Field Artillery, knows that feeling of admiration well. Shirley, a native of Carlisle, Pa., has volunteered with the Special Olympics for three years, including serving as a buddy to a fellow soldier's autistic son.
Seeing the joy on the athletes' faces -- no matter how well they did – is what brings him back year-after-year.
Other soldiers echoed those sentiments. Despite a world full of competition, Special Olympics athletes seem genuinely happy to be competing with very little interest in whether they win awards, ribbons or trophies. One soldier said the athlete coming in last often receives the biggest applause.
It was Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Rouvre and Army Sgt. Andrew Bankert who greeted athletes crossing the finish line.
"I was a motivator," said Rouvre, a human resources noncommissioned officer who gave high-fives to the athletes. "When you see how excited they are [after finishing the race], it is an amazing experience."
Rouvre, from New Cumberland, Pa., is a third year volunteer who especially likes seeing the same athletes each year.
"I like seeing the kids growing up," he said. "They often remember us from prior years."


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Gaming's most famous heroine makes her triumphant return in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend! Lara Croft travels the globe in search of an ancient artifact and is pitted against rival forces. Lara returns to the tombs! Lara's new quest brings her to lost ancient realms that guard Secrets of the Past. The revamped control system provides intuitive and fluid character movement.
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Western Australia's Award-Winning, specialist commercial laundry is family-owned and managed and is renowned for friendly, efficient, reliable and cost-effective service.
Sun Laundry specialises in 3 distinct areas:
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SG Radio: Cannes Film Festival Winner Cassie Jaye!
Filmmaker Cassie Jaye at Indie 103.1 last night for our Pride Show! Her first film Daddy I Do won Best Documentary at Cannes Film Festival. Her latest, Right To Love, is screening now at festivals worldwide! www.r2lmovie.com
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The SONIClear™ Bearing Edge is standard on all Armory shells and allows the drumhead to sit flatter and make better contact with the shell. The result is a stronger and deeper fundamental pitch, effortless and consistent tuning, and a significantly expanded tuning range. For the serious player, the increased head to edge contact increases shell vibration, allowing the sonic nuances of the Hybrid shell to stand out.
The Armory Snares are a line of drums designed to compliment any style of playing.
This arsenal contains drums that can blow the roof off any venue when fired properly. Handle with care.
|The TOMAHAWK snare (right) comes standard with ALL
Armory Shell Packs. Made with a 1mm steel shell, it has
penetrating accuracy and long range projection. The
focused power of its rim shot is devestating.
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You'll have TWO WEEKS after your Armory kit purchase to test out the TOMAHAWK and see whether you want to keep it.
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With its 1mm hammered steel shell, the DAISY CUTTER is a cannon that will rattle the walls. It's a high caliber drum that can be heard for miles around with its explosive sound.
• Size: 14" x 6.5"
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Fast, articulate, and responsive, the DILLINGER will handle the most intense of musical assaults. The 8-ply Maple Shell will open up with just a flick of the finger.
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A blog about movies with Eric Harrison, Andy Olin and Tracy Scott.
Monthly Archive for February, 2009
Madea Goes to Jail locks up top box office spot
For the weekend of Feb. 20-21 Estimated ticket sales Friday-Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC: 1. Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, $41.1 million. 2. Taken, $11.4 million. 3. Coraline, $11 million. 4. He's Just Not That Into You, $8.5 million. 5. Slumdog Millionaire, $8.1 million. 6. Friday the […] [Read More]
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1. Friday the 13th, $42.2 million 2. He's Just Not That Into You, $19.6 million 3. Taken, $19.3 million 4. Confessions of a Shopaholic, $15.4 million 5. Coraline, $15.3 million 6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $11.7 million 7. The International, $10 million 8. The Pink Panther 2, $9 million 9. Slumdog Millionaire, $7.2 million 10. […] [Read More]
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The Associated Press reported from Los Angeles Sunday: Movie fans were into He's Just Not That Into You as the ensemble romance got a jump on Valentine's Day to lead the weekend box office with a $27.5 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. The movie whose cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Ben Affleck, […] [Read More]
Taken captures weekend box office lead
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. 1. Taken, $24.6 million. 2. Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $14 million. 3. The Uninvited, $10.5 million. 4. Hotel for Dogs, $8.7 million. 5. Grand Torino, $8.6 million. 6. Slumdog Millionaire, $7.7 million. 7. Underworld: Rise of the […] [Read More]


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Think you're as smart as a fifth grader? OK, answer this: In what book are boogers used as ammunition? If you answered, "Modern Fairies, Dwarves, Goblins and other Nasties" by Lesley M. Blume, pat yourself on the back and award yourself eight points.
Three Wasilla teens have been selected as 2014 Spirit of Youth award recipients in the categories of Media & Technology and Service to Peers. Heather Johnson will receive a Business & Government award for her recently published book, "Hidden Voice: A Story of Discovering Strengths," about helping youth build self-esteem and deal with bullies and negative comments.
The Anchorage School District is starting the budget process for the 2014-15 school year — and its wants the public to weigh in. A meeting will be held today (Thursday, Nov. 7) at Gruening Middle School at 6 p.m. The district is looking to cut $20 million to $25 million from the budget for next year, ASD spokesperson Heidi Embley said. The meeting will give the public a forum to share its thoughts on where the cuts should come from.
The idea of libraries serving youth is a relatively recent concept, especially given that libraries have been around for nearly 4,000 years. Although some public libraries had children's books in their collections in the 1800s, most of them didn't allow youth in the reading rooms. It wasn't until mandatory schooling and child labor laws passed at the end of the century that libraries started building collections for the young.
In his first full school year on the job, Anchorage School District superintendent Ed Graff has no plans to make sweeping changes to the district's direction.
Want to get your youngster enrolled in Head Start? Now's your chance. The Head Start program at Chugiak's CCS Early Learning has 10 spots available for the coming school year, which starts Wednesday, Sept. 4.
According to rankings compiled by the State of Alaska, schools in Chugiak-Eagle River are among the highest-ranked in the Anchorage School District and statewide.
A few new bosses are in town. Ravenwood Elementary, Birchwood ABC Elementary and Chugiak High each have new principals for the 2013-14 school year.


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Coastal Bend College picks interim official
Action is taken after allegations of embezzlement
Coastal Bend College officials have appointed a temporary replacement for the former business manager accused of embezzling more than $127,000 in college funds.
Officials named Darvin Dieringer interim business manager and chief financial officer Monday at a meeting, less than a week after officials escorted Aubrey Smart out of his office.
Dieringer previously has served the college as a consultant and as an interim business manager in 2007 from July to October, when Smart was hired.
President Thomas Baynum said he did not know how long a search for permanent business manager would take.
Baynum announced last week that Smart was fired after an IBC Bank official contacted Baynum to inform him of unusual transactions. Baynum has said the bank official told him a series of transactions for several months had resulted in more than $127,000 transferred from the college general operations account to Smart's personal account.
The district attorney's office in Beeville is investigating. Smart could not be reached Monday, at a phone number listed with his name.
Baynum said the college has $500,000 insurance that would cover its losses, but the college will seek restitution of the funds it has reported stolen.
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When you buy a vacuum cleaner you get wands that can be attached to the hose. These wands and the accessories attached to them enable you to poke into areas where the vacuum cannot go. There are times when the suction of the vacuum can cause the wand to become stuck on the hose. Here we look at the ways to remove a wand that is stuck on the vacuum cleaner hose.
The wand is stuck on my vacuum cleaner- How to take it out.
•Hold the end of the telescoping wand where it is attached to the hose. Press the release button with one hand.
•Now twist the end of the wand clockwise and then counter-clockwise. All this time the release button should be depressed.
•Pull the wand off the hose while twisting it. Release the button only when the wand is free of the hose.
•Another way is to lubricate the wand. Hold the hose in such a way that the wand is facing down.
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By Sgt. Sara Wood, USAAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2007 Evoking the memories of citizens who died defending America throughout history and urging a new generation to safeguard freedoms for which previous generations made sacrifices, President Bush commemorated Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery here today.
"Today we honor the warriors who fought our nation's enemies, defended the cause of liberty, and gave their lives in the cause of freedom," Bush said to a crowd of more than 5,000 people after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. "We offer our love and our heartfelt compassion to the families who mourn them. We pray that our country may always prove worthy of the sacrifices they made."
Bush was joined by Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace, members of Congress and military leaders in paying tribute to the nation's fallen. This year was the 139th observance of Memorial Day at Arlington. Military veterans, servicemembers, families and other citizens gathered for the ceremony, which was precluded by a performance from the U.S. Marine Corps Band.
In welcoming the crowd to the ceremony, Pace called today a time to reflect on the "incredible heroes" who have served the nation, and also on the families they left behind. He also pledged that those in uniform today will stay dedicated to defending freedom.
"We will not let down those who have gone before us," he said.
Bush noted that Arlington is home to the remains of many well-known American heroes, as well as hundreds of thousands who served in the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam and other places. Now, the cemetery is receiving a new generation of heroes in the servicemembers who have died in the war on terror.
"Like those who came before them, they did not want war -- but they answered the call when it came," Bush said of the troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. "They believed in something larger than themselves. They fought for our country, and our country unites to mourn them as one."
These troops gave their lives at a time when America is under attack and underestimated, Bush said. However, the sacrifices they made have ensured that America is still a bastion of freedom, and is still producing citizens who are willing to answer the call to duty.
"The greatest memorial to our fallen troops cannot be found in the words we say or the places we gather. The more lasting tribute is all around us -- a country where citizens have the right to worship as they want, to march for what they believe, and to say what they think," Bush said. "These freedoms came at great costs -- and they will survive only as long as there are those willing to step forward to defend them against determined enemies."
The war on terrorism will end one day, as all wars do, Bush acknowledged. The duty of this generation is to ensure that the war's outcome justifies the sacrifices of those who have fought and died, he said.
"From their deaths must come a world where the cruel dreams of tyrants and terrorists are frustrated and foiled -- where our nation is more secure from attack, and where the gift of liberty is secured for millions who have never known it," he said.
It is America's destiny to pursue this future of freedom and liberty, Bush said, and though the journey may be rough, it is the bravery of the men and women in uniform that keeps the country going.
"On this day of memory, we mourn brave citizens who laid their lives down for our freedom," he said. "They lived and died as Americans. May we always honor them. May we always embrace them. And may we always be faithful to who they were and what they fought for."


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Hmmm.......let's see.....where was Yours Truly, 15 years ago? Just a nerdy-looking schoolgirl who spent most of her time dissecting frogs and white mice in the lab, peering through the microscope.....whose knowledge of makeup was limited to only applying lipgloss and sunblock (that's not even makeup!).
Anyways, I'll let The Beauty Apprentice tell you about the wide range of MAC lipsticks' finishes and her review of Thrills lipstick from MAC To The Beach Collection.
I have been requested to write a review of Thrills which is a limited edition (LE) lipstick from MAC's very popular Summer 2010 To the Beach Collection. (pic below)
Let's speak a bit about MAC lipsticks in general.....
I am sure all you MAC devotees out there will know that MAC has one of the largest range of lipsticks' finishes available in the market. The types of lipstick finishes available from MAC are Frost, Lustre, Satin, Amplified, Amplified Creme, Glaze and Matte.
Personally, my choice of colours of MAC lipsticks have somehow "evolved" throughout the years. When I started using MAC, I used to like Mocha (Finish: Satin), and then I moved on to one of MAC's all time best sellers and a global favourite, Twig (Finish: Satin). At that time, MAC's range of colours and finishes, although not as large as what is available today, was considered "revolutionary" in the beauty industry as no other brand had such a wide range of colours and finishes. Believe it or not, Twig is still a bestselling global favourite, even after all these years! For awhile after that, it used to be Chic (Finish: Frost) and then it was Cosmo (Finish: Amplified).
After that, it was a toss-up between Mari-sheeno (Finish: Lustre) and Ramblin' Rose (Finish: Frost) for a long time until Marisheeno got discontinued. Marisheeno is my personal MAC all time favourite lipstick. It was an Asia exclusive colour which I believe was launched some time in 2004. Nevertheless, I hope that MAC will bring it back and repromote it in one of their collections someday! Since then I have also tried two Cremesheen lipsticks from MAC, namely Fanfare and On Hold.
*You can see the hand and lip swatches of all the lipsticks mentioned above (in Bold letters) on Vonvon's hand and lips below, except Mari-Sheeno, which I have linked to Temptalia Gallery for the photo.
Review on THRILLS.......
The finish of the MAC Thrills lipstick is Frost. Its colour is described on the MAC website as a "rosy copper with gold pearl". To me, the Thrills lipstick looks very orangy-golden cum reddish-brown in colour, which, I believe, is a colour which suitable for all types of skin tones,
from fair to medium to dark. As to be expected from a MAC lipstick, it is highly pigmented and the colour pay-off is very good indeed. When applied, it goes on very smoothly. It is somewhat similar to my current favourite from MAC's permanent collection, Ramblin' Rose, which is also a Frost.
On the MAC website, Ramblin' Rose is described as a "pinky coral rose". Ramblin' Rose is less orangy-brown when compared with Thrills.
Since Thrills lipstick is a limited edition (LE) lipstick, do grab it whilst you can before it is all sold out.
Price: RM65.00 Weight: 3g
Available at all MAC Free Standing Stores and MAC Counters (provided that the collection is not entirely sold out!!)
To save money and also do your bit to save the environment, under the Back to MAC recycling programme, you can also save six (6) of your MAC empty containers and swap them for any MAC lipstick from the permanent collection. By the way, all the MAC Viva Glam lipsticks are excluded from this recycling programme.
Has any of your favourite MAC lipstick colours been discontinued?
Do you wish that MAC would bring those colours back or even make them permanent?
Do let us know.
The Beauty Apprentice
Swatches of the lipsticks mentioned above on hand and lips made by Vonvon:


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North Shore O'ahu Hiking, Biking and Bird-Watching
You can hike to Ka'ena Point, the western tip of the island, from the North Shore. About five miles round-trip, the route follows an old dirt road to the point. It is a dry, windswept, but extremely beautiful hike with views of the North Shore the entire way out. Once you reach the nature reserve at the end of the point, cross through the special predator-proof fence to see seabird nesting grounds, monk seals, spinner dolphins, and possibly humpback whales if you're hiking from November to March. Drive to the end of Farrington Highway, past Mokule'ia, park, and proceed on foot. Bring plenty of water. There are no facilities in the area.
At the very end of Pupukea Road is Kaunala Trail (6 mi loop), which runs through the verdant gulches and across the ridges of the Ko'olau foothills above Pupukea. The trail is wide and well graded with a slight elevation gain. There are great views of the North Shore on the return route. Drive to the end of Pupukea Road and park on the side of the road. Follow the dirt road past the Boy Scout camp and go around the locked gate. The trail is not far ahead to the left of the dirt road. This trail is open on weekends and holidays.
The Kealia Trail (7 mi round-trip) is an intermediate hike that climbs the cliff behind Mokule'ia to a summit in the Wai'anae Range. The prize is an overlook of beautiful Makua Valley. After hiking about 4 of the 19 switchbacks you'll find amazing views of the entire North Shore, as well as native trees and shrubs along the trail. To get to the trail, take Farrington Highway through Mokule'ia. As you pass the end of the airport runway, look for an access gate in the fence and turn left. It's open 7am-6pm daily. Go past the runway and park in the lot in front of the control tower. Walk toward the mountain and go through the gate in the fence and immediately turn left.
The North Shore Bike Path stretches from Waimea Bay to Sunset Beach. Much of the trail is shaded, and there are several ocean views along the way. Most of the trail is flat, great for a leisurely cruise or a more relaxing way to beach hop without having to worry about parking.
If you prefer going off-road, mountain bike out to Ka'ena Point on the Ka'ena Point Trail, an old railroad bed which is now a dirt road that hugs the coast around the point, a five-mile round-trip. The road is rough and rocky, there is no shade, and the surroundings are arid. Conversely, the scenery of the coastal dunes, the rugged shoreline, and the beautiful water is amazing. In the winter months, huge swells can wrap around the point, creating a cooling sea mist from the white water crashing against the rocks.
In Hale'iwa you can rent bikes at Surf N Sea (62-595 Kamehameha Hwy., 808/637-9887, 9am-7pm daily) for $10 per hour, $20 daily, and $100 weekly.
Across from Sharks Cove, the North Shore Surf Shop (59-053 Kamehameha Hwy., 808/638-0390, 10am-7:30pm daily) rents cruisers for $15 per day. Hele Huli Rental (57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., 808/293-6024) at Turtle Bay Resort rents bikes for $10 for one hour, $20 for two hours, or $25 per day. North Shore Bike Rentals (888/948-5666) is a bike rental and delivery service. They deliver cruisers to any location from Mokule'ia to Velzyland. They rent cruisers for $19 a day, children's bikes for $10 a day, tandem bikes for $29 a day, pull carriers for $12 a day, and adult cruisers with a pull carrier for $28 a day. For three-day minimum rentals, they waive the $10 delivery charge. Free helmets and locks are included with rental.
The James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge (66-590 Kamehameha Hwy., 808/637-6330) is two separate sections of wetland habitat in between Turtle Bay and Kahuku, 164 acres in total. The wetlands are dedicated to the recovery of Hawaii's endemic waterfowl, primarily the endangered Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian moorhen, Hawaiian coot, and the Hawaiian duck. The 126-acre Ki'i Unit is open to the public during the nonbreeding season, October to February. Also utilizing the wetlands is the bristle-thighed curlew. Guided tours are offered twice per week, on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings on the first two Saturdays of the month and in the afternoon on the last two Saturdays of the month. Reservations are required.
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Also, this is my first Instructable* so please feel free to comment.
*Actually I was thinking of making a battery drainer but the battery holder unfortunately melted while I was soldering.
Step 1: Go to the control panel!!!
Step 2: Add more computers!!!
Click "Add computers to the ******** network" and click on the manual button.
Step 3: Nearly done!
Click the print button and it should come up with a file that contains your WEP/WPA key.
One thing ist the WEP Support is really poor, even when you meed all specs of Nintendo it doesnt work.
There was a homepage listing some other Settins you would have to change.
One thing i had to do was setting the Basic rate to 1-2Mbps,
In the end.. Nintendo just messed up wlan on the DS badly...
I stopped using it because i didnt wanna mess up my wlan and lower security just for that small thing.
A good Solution probably would be that Nintendo USB wlan dongle that makes it possible to connect your DS to the Network of the host PC.


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Orange Crush
A pretty random grouping of photos today — but that's WACKY WEDNESDAY for you. The photos of the lilies are all obviously related, but the 12-pack from left field just kind of fit the color scheme going on, so what the hell. Flowers like a cold beer every now and then, too.
Actually, that's not true at all, and I must strongly recommend that you not feed your plants alcohol. They don't know how to handle their liquor, and it just never ends well.
NSFW due to flower naughty parts.
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To the Editor:
Edward Grossman's article on Authur Koestler's The Thirteenth Tribe ["Koestler's Jewish Problem," December 1976], together with the review in the New York Review of Books, is sufficient to deal a most deserving death-blow to this travesty of historical scholarship. But, of course, readers of Koestler's book will not read these reviews and the publisher will continue to tout the contribution by Koestler as if it were worth serious attention.
There is one aspect of this whole subject, however, that is especially distressing so many years after the pseudo-racial lunacies of the Nazi period. That is the continued misuse of the term "Semitic" even by well-meaning and otherwise well-informed persons such as Mr. Grossman. When will we stop using the term "Semitic" to refer to race or racial type? The term only refers to a family of languages, often also spoken of as "genetically-related" languages in the metaphor that was borrowed from biology by linguistics in the 19th century. The fact of languages being related to one another implies a particular hypothesis of common linguistic origin that has no bearing whatsoever on the biological characteristics of the speakers of those languages. Thus, the Semitic languages include Akkadian, Ugaritic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Aramaic, Arabic, Amharic, and some others. These have been spoken and continue to be spoken by persons of a variety of racial types, faiths, and cultures. There is no such entity as a Semitic-nose, a Semitic mind, a Semitic religion, and the like. Anyone who uses such terms as shorthand for something else, or who believes that such things exist, has been captured by a myth and by sloppy thinking. It is high time that the practice come to an end.
Herbert H. Paper
Department of Linguistics
University of Michigan
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Tapestries have gone from necessity to art interesting art
Tapestries can be dated back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, however, it was Medieval Europe that used them extensively. Not only were these images in cloth beautiful but they served practical purposes as well. Castles had no insulation back in the day, so tapestries were hung to stop the wind and cold from whistling through the walls. Many times they would serve as room dividers as well.
As we became more technologically advanced and figured out how to conserve heat, tapestries moved to the works of art stage. The wall hangings have always depicted historical events and well-liked stories of mythology and religion. This is subject matter that has not lost its appeal over the years and many still seek them to decorate their homes today.
If you are looking to buy an antique tapestry there are a few guidelines to follow. In the process, if you are laying out a good bit of cash, an expert should be consulted. In the meantime there are clues you might observe along the way. A tag on it would mean it was probably made in the last 30 or 40 years. If the fabric is made of artificial fibers such as polyester and nylon you would know it was produced in the 1900s. The use of natural fibers such as wool, cotton and linen would indicate a deeper history one could research.
Tapestries often told a story of the owner's exploits, so back in the day when the wealthy noblemen won a battle it would be depicted in a tapestry. This is also a way of determining age in that if it was a significant battle then there is a record of the incident somewhere. Signatures, artistic style, dyes and weaving methods can also offer information as to its source and age.
The French and later the Flemish were the go-to makers of good tapestries in Europe starting in the Middle Ages. If one can trace a tapestry back to one of their factories or artists they probably have a significant piece.
If you are considering an antique tapestry for your home be forewarned it could cost several thousand dollars. Also remember that these are not small works of art but usually wall size - big wall size - so take a measure before you purchase. Finally, as with all good antiques, buy from a reliable source and save yourself some grief down the road.
Jean McClelland writes about antiques for The Herald-Dispatch.