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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The city of New Braunfels unveiled its newest venture into green technology on Thursday.
The Solid Waste department received a new trash truck, touted to reduce emissions and cut fuel consumption by up to 50 percent.
"We're getting an opportunity to show everybody that the city of New Braunfels has a mission to help sustain the environment," said Mike Mundell, solid waste manager for the city of New Braunfels.
The trucks itself looks no different from most trash trucks, but with one exception -- it has no transmission.
"There is no transmission in the vehicle. The transmission has been removed and been replaced with the advanced hybrid technology," said Mundell.
The hydraulic pressure propels the truck forward and stops it, too -- an essential and repetitive process for trash pick-up.
The truck also comes complete with the newest bells and whistles to help employees with the entire process.
Mundell believed the venture would be a money-saving one for New Braunfels.
"I believe we should see our return on our investment in about five and half years," said Mundell. "It utilizes less fuel, generates fewer emissions, and becomes less expensive to operate."
In addition, the hydraulic system takes pressure off of the brakes, meaning far fewer brake replacements, according to Mundell.
The city paid $367,000 for the truck, which is only the sixth one in commission in Texas.
Currently four are in use in Austin and one in Bryan.
Should the trial with the truck go well, New Braunfels may opt to add to more to its fleet.
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The Fayette County Farm Service Agency will conduct a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup through Aug. 27.
Producers with cropland not currently enrolled in CRP, or producers with CRP contracts expiring on Sept. 30, 2010, may submit offers.
Land must have been planted, or considered planted four out of six crop years from 2002-2007.
CRP contracts may be 10 or 15 years in length. Producers must have owned or operated the land for at least 12 months prior to Aug. 27, 2010. Recorded deeds will be required to prove ownership.
South Central FS of Vandalia and Total Grain Marketing (TGM) of Effingham this week announced an agreement through which South Central FS will join TGM, effective Aug. 31.
TGM is a regional grain marketing venture, formed in 2006 by Effingham-Clay Service Co., Wabash Valley Service Co. and Growmark Inc. (the parent company of South Central FS).
Byron Sikma, South Central FS general manager, said that joining TGM provides farmers greater access to grain markets.
Field demonstrations will are an integral part of the Farm Progress Show, also known as the "World's Fair of Agriculture," set to be held near Boone, Iowa, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
Three types of demonstrations are planned for this year's show, weather permitting, said Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress national shows manager.
Precipitation was sporadic throughout the state last week. Rainfall totals ranged from .38 inches in Central Illinois to 1.14 inches in Southern Illinois. Some farmers reported flooding and standing water that hindered crop development.
However, most farmers reported dry conditions that allowed them to continue mowing and spraying, with a state average of 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork.
The state averaged .63 inches of rainfall, which is .13 inches below normal. Temperatures averaged 77.1 degrees, which is 2.7 degrees above normal.
After setting a record high in 2008, U.S. farm production expenditures decreased by nearly $20 billion in 2009 – the first major decline in nearly a quarter century, according to the Farm Production Expenditures 2009 summary released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The average production expenditures per farm fell 6.4 percent in 2009, from $140,075 to $131,137. Total U.S. expenditures totaled $287 billion, down from $307 billion in 2008.
Clayton Whitten bales hay Tuesday afternoon on land along Zent Drive north of Vandalia. Recent rains have made for strong hay crops – if farmers can time it right to cut it, dry it and bale it before the next rains come. With temperatures in the mid 90s and humidity high, it was a hot job on Tuesday.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico State football team completed fall camp practice No. 3, Monday, Aug. 4 on the football practice field on the campus of NM State. Today's practice was the second with shoulder pads and helmets. The team practiced with lots of fire while continuing to learn different packages.
Head coach Doug Martin was excited with the team's enthusiasm and hard work throughout the practice. The Aggies practiced for about two hours ending with players encouraging each other and learning from one another. NM State is still in the NCAA mandatory five-day acclimation period. NM State will be back on the field, Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. (MT) on the football practice field.
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A D.C. public relations executive who is running nonprofits, including one that slammed unions, out of his firm's Washington office might be violating Internal Revenue Service rules tax lawyers are saying, Bloomberg reported today.
Here's what's happening, according to Bloomberg:
You might remember an ad from the Center for Union Facts, which is at the heart of Bloomberg's report, that ran during the presidential debate season (how long ago was that?). Berman's group paid for the $120,000 spot that was part of a larger $10 million campaign that pushed for the Employee Rights Act.
When Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) was trying to fend off a union organizing drive at its largest meat- processing plant, it hired public relations executive Rick Berman. They discussed "preparing the nuclear strike," according to e-mail records.Soon after, a non-profit called the Center for Union Facts began running television ads slamming the "union bosses" who were trying to organize Smithfield's plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina. That was no coincidence: Berman also runs the center.Berman operates five such non-profit groups from the offices of his for-profit Washington public relations firm. Those five organizations paid his firm $15 million from 2008 to 2010 for its work, tax records show.Tax lawyers say this arrangement may violate Internal Revenue Service rules that prohibit executives from profiting off the tax-exempt entities they run. IRS rules also require charities to have a public purpose.
Marcus Owens, a former director of the exempt organizations department at the IRS, told Bloomberg that Berman's "web of organizations clearly, in my view, is operating for his private benefit and for the private benefit of his clients. That's "a clear violation of the requirements for tax-exempt status."
A spokeswoman for Berman's firm did not comment to Bloomberg, but referred reporters to a an online fact sheet.
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Did Usher Steal a Song From Homer Simpson?
Homer's festive song aired during the 14th season in 2003 and goes like this: "Christmas in December / Wow wow wow / Gimme tons of presents / Now now now."
Even better, though, is that the oh-so-sophisticated Usher lyrics sound like Homer could've written them too. "Honey got a booty like / Pow pow pow / Honey got some boobies like / Wow oh wow." Listen to the song mash-up after the jump and you be the judge.
For the record, will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas actually wrote the track.
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- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy What?
For the record, will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas actually wrote the track.
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy vbmmv
So stupid. It's NOT the same words. Somebody has WAY TOO MUCH time on their hands. OMG! Get a life!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via ageg apsingles.c 'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it
- Sunday 02 January
I could have guessed ..no one steals like will.i.am.
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy BTDT
Street rats. They just can't help themselves.
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy Marsha
They may have a point...
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy Jason
I know this article is facetious, but wouldn't it be good to mention who wrote the song in the article?
Will.I.Am wrote OMG and produced it.
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy Kayla
And the Black Eyed Peas and will.i.am. are notorious for knocking off little parts from various songs,Hoping that no one will notice the addition.
Way to go, you did it again.
- Wednesday 29 DecemberBy V
Hmmmm, about the oh-so-sophisticated lyrics...I dont see your album on the charts, or...anywhere for that matter.
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy KR
Doesn't matter...they suck. They ALWAYS suck. These guys have the songwriting skills of a deaf second grader.
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy JBaer
What a shock, huh? Nobody puts any EFFORT into writing good songs these days. Why should Usher or will.i.am be any different?
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy NoleeHigh Rank Vote downVote upReport this
And THAT'S why they call him Usher- he's ushering in a whole new era of garbage "music".
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy Ol Bob
Well, I've been fortunate enough to have never heard of Won't I Ain't nor the song, and frankly couldn't care less. But if my wife will fix me a few more martinis like this one, I think I may continue that good fortune.
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy jan
So stupid. It's NOT the same words. Somebody has WAY TOO MUCH time on their hands. OMG! Get a life!
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy Will
Figures. I like Usher, but Will.I .Am is known to plagiarize all the damn time. Just last month he was accused of plagiarizing from the theme to "Dirty Dancing". Takes too much effort for him to ask for permission.
- Saturday 01 JanuaryBy LumiciteLow Ranked Vote downVote upReport this
And your point is? OMG isn't opera you know,what do you expect? Who cares.
- Sunday 02 JanuaryBy Devi
Definitely plagiarizing Homer's song.
- Sunday 02 JanuaryBy JellyBellyS
ALL rappers rip off the old stuff! (that's how they stay in business!) - there's NO originality, these days! :(
- Sunday 02 JanuaryBy shelbial
okay, who wrote Homer's song?
- Sunday 02 January
I did
- Friday 11 March
THIS IS TOO FRICKING FUNNY!!! Such a stupid controversy! Usher vs.Homer Simpson?!?! REALLY??!! LMAO
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Here is another lesson in how to foil your own hair. I will thank the friendly and fashion forward crew at the Redken Exchange Manhattan for passing me this gem of knowledge that I use constantly. I foil 90% of my clients hair using this same pattern. Is all about sectioning. That is the key to good hair if you ask me. Reagan of Hdofblog says "teasing is practically the high heels of hair" and I say "Then sectioning has got to be the arch support"
This foil sectioning pattern is fool proof. It is maximum effect, minimum effort, and it looks perfect every time.You can DIY it. It would be perfect to try on a friend or yourself however keep in mind that the back is a bit hard to do on yourself, so ask for help if you need it. Maybe you and your sister or friend should try it on each other.I also do have a video of a DIY face framing foil which is an easier and quicker version of this technique.
I tried to make this one as simple as possible to understand but do email me if you have any questions.
You can use any combinations of color, however I generally use 2.
Here is a breakdown. Start by watching with this video to practice your technique.
Then, grab a friend and your DIY hair color tools and pick out your color or colors of choice. On Iris, I used bleach with 10v, and a 11a with 40v (light ash blonde).
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Here is how to do this simple DIY foiling trick!
Section off a rectangle on the top of the head, across the front hairline, down both sides, and across just below the crown.
Slice a thin section down the side, from the right front corner of the rectangle, to the top corner of the ear. This foil is bleach. Make a subsection, then a small sliced foil just behind it, of the other color. Repeat on the other side. Then do another thin sliced foil of bleach across the front hairline.
Now, you are going to outline your rectangle in 4 sliced foils of your 2nd color.
When you are done, section off a diamond in the middle of your rectangle, from the center of each side. This is your second section.
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Section 3 goes from the center of each side of section 2, to create a small square. Outline section 3 with finely woven foils.
That's it. !5 foils total, for maximum range and coverage. The section pattern and the range of sliced-fine woven foils makes for a gorgeous ribbon-y color effect and beautifully blended color distribution, which is just shop-talk for "super hot color job that grows out very gracefully". Enjoy!
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By Staff Sgt. Alicia K. Borlik, USAAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 31, 1998 Fifty years ago on July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 and set in motion the racial integration of America's armed forces.
Three national level events marked the occasion July 24-26.
The Army sponsored a pageant tracing the lineage of heroes who walked the path before and after military integration. The pageant, "A Legacy of Values," highlighted African-American soldiers fighting the wars of America's past and the war for equality.
Defense Secretary William Cohen proclaimed Truman's order as "one of the best decisions any commander in chief ever made" during the July 24 celebration at Constitution Hall, near the White House.
"His executive order cleared a path for integration and opportunity, decreeing that never again should racism be the rule, regulation or regular practice of the armed forces," Cohen said. "Thanks to the courage and determination of countless heroes -- some of whom are in this hall tonight -- hope triumphed over hate."
The next day in Norfolk, Va., at the Navy commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, President Clinton said Truman showed courage when, despite the political pressures against him, he directed the military to "truly be a force for freedom and a shining example to all humanity."
"This ship, the Harry Truman, is a monument to the strength of character -- to the character of a president and the character of those who serve aboard her," Clinton continued. "The very sight of the Harry S. Truman will summon our best ideals and recall the will and vision of a man who arrived when we needed him most," he added.
On July 26, Deputy Defense Secretary John H. Hamre kicked off the third event, DoD's 1998 Worldwide Equal Opportunity Conference in Birmingham, Ala. This conference began the same day President Truman signed the executive order in 1948 that integrated the armed forces.
In his address, Hamre said Truman was shaken at the end of World War II when he saw African-American soldiers being pulled out of Army trucks in Mississippi and beaten.
He quoted Truman: My very stomach turned. Whatever my inclinations as a native of Missouri might have been, as president I know this is bad. I shall fight to end evils like this."
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Apple rumored to be testing Touch on Display screen tech for next iPhone
Apple is rumored to be testing a new screen technology for the next iPhone, manufactured by Innolux, called "Touch on Display". It's said to be both thin a durable, and could potentially fix problems that have been associated with the current in-cell technology, namely buggy touch responsiveness when swiping at extreme angles. This according to The China Times.
The current in-cell displays are manufactured by a number of companies, including Japan Display and Sharp Display. In-cell display was one of the new features of the iPhone 5, and made it possible for Apple to decrease the thickness of the device.
If Apple is looking to replace it, they'll want to find a panel that allows them to keep the iPhone as thin as it is now. Not much is known about the next iPhone, which Apple is currently testing, but more information is sure to crop up before it launches sometime this year.
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Willpower consumes energy. Instead of resisting every single impulse, it could be more beneficial in overall output to give in on the occasion and take an unobtrusive break.
Atlantic contributor Rebecca Greenfield writes:
"People need to zone out for a bit to get back their concentration," researcher Dr. Brent Coker told Ars Technica's Jacqui Cheng. "Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a day's work, and as a result, increased productivity." The research found that those who spent less than 20 percent of their time perusing the Internet's silly offerings were 9 percent more productive than those who resist going online.
Not only does a brain reset help you get through the day, but resisting the urge to go online negatively impacts your work, according a Harvard Business School study. The researchers suggested that energy spent resisting the Internet's allure takes attention away from other tasks.
That's not to say you should attempt to multi-task or take frequent breaks. As mentioned earlier, the key is to spend less than 20 percent of your time on the internet browsing "silly things." As the piece goes on to explain what happens if that balance is not kept:
But for all the studies urging you to click over to Facebook, others have found that your leisure time is costing companies. "Internet misuse in the workplace costs American corporations more than $178 billion annually in lost productivity. This translates into a loss of more than $5,000 per employee per year," reported Reuters in 2007. A 2002 BBC report found similar numbers. "A company that makes £700,000 profit on a turnover of £10-12m could be losing 15 percent of its profits because of abuse of net and e-mail abuse."
Entrepreneur and VC Mark Suster lives by this rule: "Do Less. More." In a time when you could fill an entire work day just staying apprised of what's happening in the Twittersphere, or devote more time to cool conferences than to being at your desk getting things done, the key to productivity is doing less, better and more often.
Here's what that actually means:
Do less. And do the things that you ARE doing better and with higher quality. Have a shorter to-do list with more things that are in the "done" category. Do fewer business development deals but make the ones you do have more impact…. You don't need to be hot. You need to be successful and those are two different things. Success often comes from doing a few things extraordinarily well and noticeably better than the competition.
You can't do everything, or be everything, all the time. For accomplished creatives, that could be a difficult truth to swallow. There are projects that may never make it past the brainstorm stage. There are ideas that may never grow beyond kernels of thought. But that means that the ones that do will be kick-ass.
Psychologists have long known about the "negativity bias"—the notion that our negative comments and moments have an outsized impact on our psyche. This means even a single online comment or snide remark from a friend has a profound effect on us. And, if we're not careful, those comments can infiltrate our own thinking. When freelance writer and lifestyle blogger Melissa Sonico started her line of mixed-material necklaces, she discovered it was her friendships that burdened her passion:
To put it short, I've really learned who my friends are in this process and, unfortunately, who they aren't. I've found out that any little bit of success can produce spite and competition, and none of that is for me so I've had to streamline my friendships… I'm so lucky to be part of an immensely supportive and inspiring community of makers and creative. Just having their encouragement and help has been integral in my success… A support network is vital. Your family, friends, peers; having people behind you and cheering you on is so so important.
Design entrepreneurs Sean McCabe and Ben Toalson compare this scenario to a hole in the ground. The naysayers are at the bottom of the hole, you are standing by the edge and your support community is above ground.
If you're hanging around people that are in a hole, it's much more likely they're going to pull you down than you are going to pull them out. That doesn't mean we can't minister to all the people in holes. When you're with negative people, go on the offensive… Go in and plant the seed that might turn into a vine that will help them climb out of that hole. Don't stick around too long and try to pull everyone out because you might get dragged in… When you hang out near or in the hole with those people, I imagine you've got one hand reaching up with other people outside of the hole holding on to your hand that are ready to hoist you back out when you're ready.
If possible, McCabe and Toalson suggest you cut these people out of your life completely. Unfortunately, this cannot be done with everyone (such as some family members). You can, however, scale down the time you spend with the Debbie Downers in your life.
McCabe recommends offsetting any negativity by a factor of 5 (10 hours of negativity = 50 hours of positivity). This may seem like a lot, but remember the weight that even one negative comment can carry. When you are with negative people, be on the offensive. Understand that even if they don't say discouraging things, their negative mindset may rub off on you. Don't go looking for confirmation and inspiration. Be the inspiration. Ask about what they enjoy doing, when they did it last, and how they can find more time for it. Then find a support network that can inspire you.
There's a difference between a task or project being "urgent" and it being "important." Urgent things have to be done immediately; like returning a critical email, handling a top client request, or meeting a deadline. Important things, on the other hand, contribute to a long-term goal. For example, the book you've always wanted to write or the website you've long thought about launching are important, not urgent.
In the quest for meaningful work, it's important (so to speak) to distinguish between urgency and importance. If you're forever bogged down by must-do's to the detriment of would-like-to-do's, you'll have little hope of accomplishing what consumes your daydreams. As Mattan Griffel, founder and CEO of The Front Labs, writes on The Next Web, it's within your power to make important tasks seem more urgent than they are, simply by the order in which you prioritize them.
The easiest way to make an important task urgent, and make sure it gets done, is to give it a deadline. Deadlines are actually what makes urgent tasks urgent: the fact that you have to deal with them immediately. A lack of deadlines is also often what makes important tasks so unimportant. They're usually the kind of thing that you can get to eventually….
One way to make a deadline more serious is to state it publicly. When you're publicly accountable to a deadline, then you can't fool just yourself…. Another way to make a deadline more serious is to set up a reward for hitting a deadline and/or punishment for not hitting the deadline…. It's very easy to ignore a deadline unless you have a constant reminder. Urgent tasks often have reminders built-in, like your friend or spouse who keeps bugging you to do something.
These days, we're beholden to our calendars and inboxes as technological tools that structure our days. Being as time-strapped as we are (whether that pressure is self-created or not), we'd be lost without these organizational mechanisms. Very little beyond the planned agenda or lengthy list of to-do's ever gets done.
To combat the issue, try out the Eisenhower Matrix. It's a quadrant that asks you to plot out what on your plate is important vs. not important, and what's urgent vs. not urgent. The quadrant that contains "Not Urgent but Important Tasks" is your sweet spot. Only if you make an important project inescapable in your daily productivity routine will you make headway on it.
As Picasso put it, "Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone."
Whether you run your own studio or work in an office, having an adaptable business plan is essential. With rapidly advancing technology and the ever-changing workscape, being open minded, reflective, and ready to learn has never been more important. In the latest issue of HOW Magazine, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. encourages us to take risks and learn as we go in order to stay adaptable:
A lot of the people we talk to are really afraid of growth, and we just always approached it head-on and figured it out as we went… We still don't make plans very far in advance because it's really important to be nimble and be able to react to opportunities that come up very quickly and sort of change course if you need to. I feel like we've done that a lot. Sometimes the unexpected will come up and we'll be like, 'Oh, this is actually a great decision – it's not what we were planning, but let's just go for it,' and it may change the course of what we were intending, but it ends up being great for the company.
Bond is able to stay adaptable because she approaches her work with an open mind. Rifle Paper Co. was founded because she took the time to review online responses to her freelance work. The largest response was to her unique style of wedding invitations which she transformed into the off-the-shelf stationary of Rifle Paper Co. But it's not only through our past work that we're able to shift into new things. We also need to be looking forwards and gaining new skills in order to open new doors for ourselves. Elizabeth Suzann, Nashville fashion designer, advises continuously learning more of your process, from start to finish:
Since starting Elizabeth Suzann, I learn something new about design and beauty every day. I've been motivated to learn as I go. Every task done in my studio, whether it be sewing, packaging or marketing, I have done myself at one point. I still work daily with my production team, too. I am always paying attention to detail and hope to improve my work as often as possible.
Suzann not only continues her learning within design, but in every aspect of fashion production. This provides her with the background knowledge to adjust her company accordingly—you can't pivot quickly if there are huge gaps in the knowledge of your own process. Learning through trial and error feels risky, but it's such a valuable learning experience. It took Bond three runs to perfect her first batch of greeting cards due to the manufacturing learning curve. Instead of standing still and waiting for change, Bond embraces it. "We just did it," she says. "It may not have been perfect, but we just always moved forward."
Inspiration and learning can quickly turn to resentment when we compare our talents with those of others. Our joy becomes tainted as we struggle in our own process while also viewing our peer's finished, perfected work. In an interview with The Great Discontent, painter Rebecca Rebouché reminds us that everyone has to do that unglamorous hustle before the pretty, finished product and you should embrace it:
I have this saying: "There's no music playing when your dreams are coming true." That is the hustle. The hustle is humbling and, at best, completely authentic and gracious. Everyone sees me at the gallery opening, but no one sees me changing my clothes in my car. I could almost cry thinking about all the ways I've hustled, sacrificed, and scorched the earth with my striving. But what you start to realize is that hustle isn't just for the novices and underdogs—hustle is a mindset, a practice.
Social media allows us to edit our creative process to a beautifully linear procedure. We often only see someone else's end result, but not the time and energy involved. We don't see the long hours clocked at the studio, the missed social outings, the self-doubt, setbacks and failures. This is the part of the process that we tend to forget when we compare ourselves to others. Minimalist Joshua Becker notes that we generally compare the worst of ourselves with the best of others.
Comparison is dangerous because we lose focus of our own goals. We get distracted by someone else's achievements and feel discouraged about our own progress. Becker emphasizes that everyone has messy process, whether we see it or not. The key is to keep your eyes on your own work, and not lose sight of the hard work everyone has to do to get to the shiny highlight-reel-only we see on their social media profiles. Looking to others is important for inspiration and learning, but not analyzing. Comparison should only be done with yourself. Set achievements that are important to you and celebrate them when they are reached.
Although research is an important stage in the creative process, it can also hinder creativity. It fills our mind with ideas that have already been done and blocks original thinking. Being well versed in the requirements of a project can help with preparation, but it can also prevent us from taking risks. In her 2015 Harvard University commencement speech [above], actress Natalie Portman encourages graduates to act on their ignorance:
Your inexperience is an asset and will allow you to think in original and unconventional ways. Accept your lack of knowledge and use it as your asset. I know a famous violinist that told me that he can't compose because he knows too many pieces so when he starts thinking of a note, an existing piece immediately comes to mind. Just starting out, one of your greatest strengths is not knowing how things are suppose to be. You can compose freely because your mind isn't cluttered with too many pieces and you don't take for granted the way things are. The only way you know how to do things are your own way.
The next time you have an idea, skip over the preparation and research phase. If you are writing a Western screenplay, don't binge watch every single Western ever made. Just start writing. By watching what has already been done, your mind will have trouble finding it's own path to originality. In some cases, it's better to jump head first into the idea and then come back later on to fact-check details. It is also a lot easier to begin a project if you aren't intimidated by the amount of work involved. Portman explains that it was due to pure ignorance that she accepted her now iconic role in Black Swan:
People told me that Black Swan was an artistic risk, a scary challenge to try and portray a professional ballet dancer. But it didn't feel like courage or daring that drew me to it. I was so oblivious to my own limits that I did things that I was woefully unprepared to do. So the very inexperience that in college that made me feel insecure and made me want to play by other's rules, now was making me actually take risks that I didn't even realize were risks.
Portman was so confident in her skills that it wasn't until she actually started preparing for the film that she realized her vast limitations. However, instead of letting it hinder her, it motivated her to work even harder. She adds that if she had known her limitations at the time, she never would have taken the risk. That same blind confidence and hard work lead her to produced her first film A Tale of Love and Darkness. The film is a period piece, completely in Hebrew, and co-stars a child actor. These are all challenges for a film that she should have been terrified of, but handled through belief in herself and hard work.
Research is an important part of the creative process and an idea cannot go to production without it. However, when you are in the beginning phases and experiencing inspirational blocks, try skipping it. The process is there to be a guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Dive into your idea, or as Portman puts it: Dive into your obliviousness. It may turn out to be the greatest project you ever worked on. Ignorance is bliss, but it can also be a creative advantage.
It's tough to find the sweet spot of just the right quantity of people in a meeting. Too many and nothing gets done. Too few and… nothing gets done.
Harvard Business Review's book Running Meetings suggests a helpful rule of thumb for determining how many people to include in a meeting using the 8-18-1800 rule:
If you have to solve a problem or make a decision, invite no more than 8 people. If you have more participants, you may receive so much conflicting input that it's difficult to deal with the problem or make the decision at hand.
If you want to brainstorm, then you can go as high as 18 people.
If the purpose of the meeting is for you to provide updates, invite however many people need to receive the updates. However, if everyone attending the meeting will be providing updates, limit the number of participants to no more than 18.
If the purpose of the meeting is for you to rally the troops, go for 1,800—or more!
It's worth taking this approach a step further and actually explaining to your invitees, whether in the meeting invite, in separate conversations, or in your introduction during the meeting itself, why you've included them. When each person in a meeting knows why they're there, and thereby what value they're bringing to the table (literally), they're much more motivated to participate productively. It's an especially key step to take during hectic or pressured times when people's time is more precious than ever.
It's up to you, the meeting organizer, to invite the right amount of people and then make the case for why your invitees should devote this chunk of valuable time to the matter at hand. When you do them that courtesy, they'll return it with their intellectual output.


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The Voice's Cee Lo Green on His Elaborate Outfits: "People Tune in Weekly to See What I'm Going to Have On"
Cee Lo Green could never be accused of not having fun on stage. Last night, the Lady Killer joined his team for a gleeful rendition of Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive," and he didn't skimp on the details.
The four men looked like they stepped out of the '70s, with authentic, colorful attire. Trevin Hunte, Nicholas David, and Cody Belew all embraced the era with their coach, donning colored bell-bottom pants, crazy-patterned shirts, and vests, but Trev and Cee Lo's matching afro wigs really took the cake.
However, Cee Lo's all-white outfit was quite something, and when Wetpaint Entertainment caught up with the coach on the red carpet after the show, he was happy to explain his many amazing outfits, including last night's performance attire!
"It was very fun. A lot of those outfits are inspired by those eras, and I really feel that the elders, the great ones, they were just the best," he dished. "Also, I'm a bigger fan than I am anything. I love the Bee Gees — love 'em, love 'em, love 'em. I used to have a Bee Gees lunch box when I was a kid."
And it's safe to say that this isn't the last time he'll wear a crazy outfit. Each week, the singer comes out in something better and more outrageous than the previous week, and he's in on the joke.
"It's really a bunch of fun to dress up. I'm like a big kid," he spilled. "I just like to make people laugh and give people joy, and singing is a big part of this show and I've been able to do that. I think it's safe to say that a percentage of people tune in weekly to see what I'm going to have on."
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Growth of Methanogens on a Mars Soil Simulant without the Standard Buffer
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas researchers have moved one step closer to growing microorganisms under Mars-like conditions by suspending them in water containing dissolved matter from Mars soil simulant.
D. Ryan Ormond, Curtis R. Bekkum and Timothy Kral, associate professor of biological sciences, report their findings at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the American Society for Microbiology meeting in Orlando.
"We've eliminated one factor," said Kral, bringing them one step closer to approaching conditions on Mars.
The researchers work with methanogens, microorganisms of the group Archaea. These organisms grow under anaerobic conditions, often in extreme environments, so Kral believes they may provide clues to the type of life that might be found below the surface of Mars. Methanogens can be found deep in the ocean, in the earth's crust or even in a cow's stomach, all of which are environments that might be considered harsh like the conditions found on Mars.
Two years ago, Kral became the first scientist to grow microbes under some of the conditions found on Mars. Now he and research assistants Bekkum and Ormond have refined their experiments to eliminate one factor likely not found on Mars - a standard buffer used to keep the methanogens in suspension so they don't disintegrate.
The researchers added Mars soil simulant in varying amounts to de-ionized water, then mixed it overnight. They decanted the mixture the next day and used the liquid fraction to wash and suspend the methanogens. The suspensions were added to Mars soil simulant in sealed anaerobic tubes and incubated, then analyzed for methane metabolism, an indicator of methanogen growth.
The samples were compared to a control that was suspended in a standard sodium hydroxide buffer with bubbled carbon dioxide gas.
"We can use the liquid fraction of water mixed with soil simulant to suspend the cells, and the organisms will grow," Kral said.
The methanogens grew in the liquid fraction composed of water and simulant, although not as well as they did in the standard buffer. The researchers hypothesize that the pH, which was lower for the liquid fractions, may have reduced growth.


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Update : Nokia N96 is launched and you can see the launch video here ( at end of post )
Remeber the rumored Nokia N96 I posted some time back. Seems like german site of nokia has the specification leak. Here is the summarized information
- Quadband EDGE
- Dualband HSDPA 850/2100 MHz
- DVB-H Class C
- 92 cc volume
- 125 gram weight
- 103 x 55 x 18 mm
- 16 GB internal memory AND a microSD slot; 24 GB for extra $80
- 950 mAh battery
- 6.1 cm (2.8 inch) 320×240 display with 16 million colors
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- WiFi (802.11b/g)
- 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens that also does VGA video recording at 30 FPS, Dual LED flash that can also be used when video recording!
- S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 (Flash Lite 3 enabled web browser included)
- microUSB
Why i say that nokia n96 , could be only for US ?? Well if you have noticed the second specification says Dualband HSDPA 850/2100 MHz, which make it only for US. The specification leak at Nokia's German website confirms, the existence of this mobile phone. In terms of memory, nokia is directly competing with Apple's latest iphone which have been released in 16 GB version, but i wonder how long it will take them to actually compete in terms of UI too.
Another feature offered is the usage of Dual led light while video recording. If you remember, while talking about kodak 5 megapixel CMOS sensor , I wished that they somehow provide some good option for video recording at night, and I feel this option might be very helpful. Nokia N95′s led flash can not be used while recording video which seems to a very stupid shortcoming, and I hope nokia release a software patch to deal with that.
Anyways, first lets hope this mobile becomes available worldwide .. What you say ??
Update : Mistake rectified and the link is removed from Nokia's German Website. But still we have the details .
via : intomobile


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Quality Specialist
Berkeley, California
Backroads, the world's #1 Active Travel Company, has been providing legendary service and top quality active vacations since 1979. We develop and operate biking, walking, hiking and multisport vacations around the world. We are committed to offering trips of the highest possible quality and rely on feedback from our guests to help us achieve this goal. The Quality Specialist is a member of the Backroads Quality team, which responds to guest feedback and works to continually improve the quality of the guest experience.
Quality Specialists respond daily to guests, leaders and other Backroads employees about problems that arise on trips and areas of opportunity for improvement, as determined by guest evaluations, leader reports and company initiative. This position provides an excellent overview of Backroads' operations.
Major job responsibilities include:
• Work directly with Guests to research and resolve issues, provide outstanding service,
and increase our rebooking rate.
• Maintain all Trip Changes while working with RMs, TEs and Fulfillment. Notify guests of all changes and address questions that arise.
• Identify and prioritize Quality problems.
Analyze and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data from guest evaluations and other sources to target areas to improve trip quality and analyze the relative strengths and weaknesses of itineraries and systems. Produce analyses of the data in addition to cumulative reports through NEXUS.
• Create and support Quality initiatives throughout the company.
Provide a cross-department connection on large projects and training initiatives. Develop, own, and manage appropriate initiatives and ensure results. Use guest and value focused perspective to drive improvements across departments in whatever role is optimal. Update Quality Manual as needed.
• Track and assist emergency accident responses.
Facilitate customer service response to affected guests or family members. Help to support leaders in the field as needed. Increased and Improved post-trip follow-up with injured guests.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Experience providing outstanding customer service.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to address and resolve customer service issues with guests and as well as opportunities to improve operations within Backroads.
4. Accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Understanding of Backroads' guest service philosophy and knowledge of Backroads' trip logistics very helpful.
6. Experience with Word and basic knowledge of Excel.
7. Sense of humor.
8. Ability to work at a computer desk for prolonged periods of time and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
9. Enthusiastic about working for Backroads and have a passion for active travel and the outdoors.
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, flex plan, generous time-off and travel benefits, commuter incentive programs, etc. Backroads promotes work/life balance, and offers a fun, casual work environment.
To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you think you'd be a great fit for Backroads along with your resume and salary requirements to email@example.com with "Quality Specialist" in the subject line of your email or by fax to (510) 527-1789, Attn: HR/Quality Specialist.
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About Backroads
As the world's #1 active travel company, Backroads offers more bicycling, walking, hiking and multisport trips around the world than any other company. We are a service-oriented organization composed of high-energy individuals with varied backgrounds who enjoy people, travel and the outdoors.


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A new batch of DLC has been released for Magicka. Entitled "Dungeons & Daemons," it plops the game's enrobed heroes into a dank (probably smelly) dungeon, where they battle monsters and demons. The DLC seems awfully familiar – let's just say that Magicka's wizards (and designers) have been practicing their blizzard spells.
'Dungeons & Daemons' is available now for $4 on Steam.
Huge Patch for Core Game Implemented
NEW YORK - October 11, 2012 - Paradox Interactive and Pieces Interactive have an all-new challenge for spelling champions everywhere, and has today released a new DLC pack for Magicka, the award-wanting action-RPG series. Magicka: Dungeons & Daemons includes an epic new dungeon-based tale to be played in single-player or co-op modes, with new monsters and obstacles, and a super-secret hard mode whose secret we pretty much just ruined for you.
Magicka: Dungeons & Daemons launches today on leading digital distribution platforms for $3.99 USD. Buy the new DLC here: http://www.magickagame.com/getdnd
The new Magicka: Dungeons & Daemons DLC is available today, following an enormous patch to Magicka which has also been released today. Find out what is included and fixed in this major patch here:
The designer-sorcerers at Paradox thought long and hard about which themes Magicka had yet to explore, ultimately deciding on going with a highly original adventure in which the wizards will explore a dungeon to fight horrible monsters. After trying to not get devoured by toxic slimes that live in said dungeon, the wizards would be tasked with getting the heck out of there, afterward basking in the fact that they don't actually live in the dungeon themselves. Poor slimes.


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Posted by mefrynn on 11/09/2012
um, i like being in this restaurant and ordering. they are swift, nice and relatively cheap. why is no one mentioning the chicken wings? they are so delicious and addictive.
Posted by mctwist on 04/27/2012
Really Authentic stuff, with hard to get dishes. Pomelo/shrimp salad? Banging. Pho? Banging. Sammiches? Banging. It sucks that they are open 3 days a week, but it makes you look forward to it. highly recommended
Posted by Joe Shmo on 01/18/2012
I tried to order numerous times from this place only to discover they are only opne 3 days a week. I finally order and it turns out these vietnamese sandwiches are not authentic at all. Really average.
Posted by Anonymous on 01/16/2012
This place is really great. I can't wait till they get their own spot and are open every night! The food is clean and delicious, and a really reasonable price. The staff is very sweet, totally unpretentious dining experience. I like amazing food, and sometimes have to accept the lame vibes that can along with nice restaurants. This place is great when I just want a great, mellow meal that isn't overly decadent or pricey. Love this spot!!
Posted by Anonymous on 10/17/2011
First of all, I rarely write reviews. In fact, I think this is my first. However, this deserves it. Today was a gorgeous day and I decided I wanted to eat outside after my workout. I've been meaning to check outt Simple Cafe but when I got here I saw that it was bep today and I liked Vietnamese and knew it can be light and healthy. I ordered the grilled pork banh mi and it blew my mind. First, the baguette is perfect. Crusty outside, soft inside. The pork holds soo much flavor. The cilantro was fresh, the pickled carrots were flavorful but not too strong and sweet and there was the perfect dallop of mayo. DEFINITELY coming back for this and telling all my friends!
Posted by tb on 05/21/2011
I love coming here for good Vietnamese food. Everything is light and really fresh and so tasty. I am obsessed with the chicken wings and the crispy fried rolls. Their specials change every week and the three that I've had were all delicious. I love their catfish vermicelli and pho on a cold rainy day. I am so glad it's in my hood!
Posted by anonymous on 04/12/2010
Bep as big shortcoming: it only opens 3 days a week. But damn, it's goooooooood. I am no fan of Asian food, but this Vietnamese cuisine is (1) very good (the vermicelli bowl is de-li-cious), (2) healthy (it feels good to eat there, and it doesn't feel like you'll get fat or cancerous) and (3) it's inexpensive, like 5.5 dollars for the sandwich and 8 dollars for the bowl, and honestly it's hard to find that kind of value, especially for healthy food, in NY. Anyway I err beside the point, which is "Bep is an extremely safe choice when it comes to find a restaurant that is good, inexpensive and original".


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hhhmmm I'm not sure why it doesn't work for you
I'm on 4.1U and I had this running even when I was in 3.2U. I use the same set up with GH5, RB:Beatles and RB2 back up game discs and they all work with softchip.
All I did was follow the GH5 guide.


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At an event at a Spanish windmill firm in Pennsylvania, President Obama suggested Americans consider selling their gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient cars. The president chided one questioner, saying: "If you're complaining about the price of gas and you're only getting 8 miles a gallon, you know,you might want to think about a trade-in."
The Associated Press reported that Mr. Obama made the comment "laughingly." However, the quote has been scrubbed from the linked page.
Fortunately, Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit captured a screen shot:
Which reminds one of the apocryphal quote attributed to an unknown citizen from the former Soviet Union: "Here the future is certain; it's the past that is always changing."
It is quite a coincidence that 8 miles-a-gallon is what Mr. Obama's limousine is estimated to achieve.
Fortunately, the Fall River Herald News (MA) has the original quote, for now.
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Conferences can be a valuable opportunity to network and be exposed to news, ideas, and trends in public health. ADHS provides information on upcoming conferences so you can take advantage of the chance to increase your knowledge and represent your field.
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Choosing between a real or fake Christmas tree this holiday season may have a bigger impact on the environment and economy.
Wisconsin tornadoes tore through the southern part of the state overnight on Monday and Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction.
In Indiana, mercury levels from fish in local water samples yield levels too high for human and animal consumption.
Iowa plane crash: A Texas cattle feed mill owner was piloting the plane the went down in northern Iowa.
Iowa plane crash: A single-engine airplane crashed down near the town of Milford in Iowa on Wednesday, leaving one person dead. Iowa authorities are investigating the incident.
Pat Quinn, the Democrat nominee for Illinois governor, won the race, according to estimates by the Associated Press Thursday evening.
Sean Duffy, former contestant on "Real World," has been elected to the House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 7th district.
Republican Mark Kirk, won Obama's old Senate seat in Illinois, over Democrat Alexi Giannoulias with a Republican turnover 48-46.
Two thieves added insult to injury for a NC homeowner after burglarizing the house and then leaving a thank you note.
When my editor asked me for a title for this column, I tried to imagine a word for the entire Midwest region.


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New And Old Media Collide
Publication Date:April 25, 2007
The article reports that the consensus of conservative as well as liberal internet users is to keep the upcoming Presidential Debates free from copyright infringement interference.
"... Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig and the founders of Wikipedia and Craigslist, want debate footage from candidates to be put in the public domain or issued under the liberal Creative Commons licence. This enables it to be 'legally shared, re-used, and blogged about without fear of legal repercussion'".


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Stephen Dando-Collins is the author of "Caesar's Legion: The Epic Saga of Julius Caesar's Elite Tenth Legion and the Armies of Rome, Nero's Killing Machine: The True Story of Rome's Remarkable Fourteenth Legion, Cleopatra's Kidnappers: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar, "and "Mark Antony's Heroes: How the Third Gallica Legion Saved an Apostle and Created an Emperor. "He is an Australian-born researcher, editor, and author who has spent the last three decades identifying and studying the individual legions of the Roman army of the late Republic and the empire of the Caesars.
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""The legions' foremost living historian."" "Arts & Letters Monthly," U.S. "A very fine historian." "--"Phillip Adams, "ABC Late Night Live" "A gifted storyteller.""--The Independent Weekly" ""Absorbing . . . Military history is the muscle of this book, with enough political sinews to give it coherence.""--Washington Times, "for" Caesar's Legion" "Unique and splendidly researched . . . Many military historians consider Caesar's legions the world's most efficient infantry before the arrival of gunpowder. This book shows why. Written in readable, popular style, "Caesar's Legion" is a must for military buffs and anyone interested in Roman history at a critical point in European civilization." "--"T. R. Fehrenbach, author of "This Kind of War, Lone Star, "and" Commanches, "for" Caesar's Legion"
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1. -- The Road to Marathon 2. -- Young Themistocles 3. -- To Fight, Or Not To Fight 4. -- The Battle of Marathon 5. -- Turning to the Sea 6. -- The Persians are Coming 7. -- Preparing to face Xerxes 8. -- The Greatest Army and Navy on Earth 9. -- Athens' Floating Wall of Wood 10. -- The Battle of Thermopylae, and the 300 Spartans 11. -- Cut and Thrust at Artemisium 12. -- The Battle of Artemisium 13. -- After Thermopylae 14. -- Abandoning Athens 15. -- The Salamis Trap 16. -- The Battle of Salamis 17. -- Pursuing the Persians 18. -- The Battles of Plataea and Mycale 19. -- The Bitter End NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX A -- List of Athenian Tribal Regiments, 5th Century BC APPENDIX B -- The Olympias Project INDEX


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The dramatic rise in food costs is disrupting the United Nations' efforts to feed the hungry. (Bloomberg)
A new study suggests raw-milk feta cheese might combat food-borne pathogens. (Science Daily)
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This looks just right for a first attempt at sweater knitting. And looks great too. Thanks for sharing. Do you design for Knit 'n Style? I really like the patterns they offer, but most men's patterns seem to be by Michael Del Vecchio. Great designer, dont get me wrong, would be nice to see other male designers in that publication.
Looks great! But the idea of doing pockets scares me a little. Not enough not to try it - but a little. :-D
Recently I was looking for a cardie pattern for my partner. It was more difficult than I imagined. I wish I'd have known about this beauty. Very well done!
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Nice lines , great cardigan
By the way... Always wondered, do you do the casting for your photo shoots ;)
Ha Ha!!!! I wish, but those that have been casted so far haven't been so bad. :)
Really love it Kenny. Its a classic!
In cielo non c'e vino...beviamolo sulla terra!
Great looking sweater! Congratulations on the publication!
Great looking design Kenny, always on the look out for great cardigan patterns.
Beautiful sweater!
Congratulations on providing the world with another piece of fantastic wearable art! Now, if only I was talented enough to knit a sweater. Someday! Rick, we should take a class together.
you and rick...... gosh, look at all the work you guys have done. you can totally make this simple sweater.
It's patterns like this that make me want to knit myself a sweater! But...every sweater I've ever knit ends up being a disaster. I cannot for the life of me make two sleeves the same length, or the same circumference, etc. So, I'm sticking with things that don't have to fit, and going to Kohl's to buy myself sweaters I guess :-(
Oh, that is soooo sweet. You can do it. This is published in Knit Simple...... notice the word simple. I can totally help you!!!
A very nice design, Kenny. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.


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As a comic-loving Abraham Lincoln would say, time-traveling presidential tales divided against themselves cannot stand. So it's a good thing San Antonio's Antarctic Press now has all of its Time Lincoln adventures in one almost-perfect trade paperback. AP sent me a review copy of this series I love ever so and for the most part […] [Read More]
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Jonathan Coulton: Madonna's A Snuggie, Too
In our Friday podcast, guest host Frannie Kelly of NPR Music compared Jonathan Coulton to a Snuggie, arguing that his success was a fluky thing that would be hard for other musicians to replicate.
Coulton responded today in a post on his website. Here's an excerpt:
...leaving aside the pejorative nature of the comparison, I think it's accurate in some respects, in that a Snuggie is a new thing that somebody invented and marketed and sold to enormous success. Do you know who else is a Snuggie? Nirvana, Ben Folds, Madonna, and the Grateful Dead. ...
"Writing a song that gets discovered on Slashdot" is not a business model, any more than "putting sleeves on a blanket" is a business model. It is a thing that happened to me, that part is true, but it's not really much of a strategy. I make songs that are good and then I sell them (and concert tickets, and Tshirts) to the people who want them – that's my business model, and it's patently obvious that it's replicable because I stole it from every other recording artist in the world. ...
I can't believe I have to point this out, but there are plenty of artists making music and using unique and creative promotional techniques to sell it directly to fans (say it with me, won't you?): Trent Reznor, Radiohead, Amanda Palmer, Paul and Storm, Marian Call, OK Go, MC Frontalot, MC Lars, the list goes on and on and gets larger every day. ...
I truly believe that the sooner we all acknowledge the internet is not actually killing art, the sooner we can get back to making things that are awesome. Now is a better time to be a musician, or a fan of music, than any other time in all of human history. ...
For more, see the Twitter discussion of Friday's podcast, and read the full post at Coulton's website. Copyright 2011 National Public Radio. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.


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Ever fantasize about running a small restaurant? What if the rent were free for up to a year?
Are you ready to go to the mat for that dream in "Food Court Wars"?
The Food Network is looking for teams of local folks who already know each other — friends, family, couple or co-workers — who believe they have a winning formula to successfully run their own locally inspired and original eatery.
Two teams will compete head-to-head on a new show hosted by South Carolina's own celebrity chef, Tyler Florence, and produced by Gordon Ramsay.
A local winner will get a restaurant space rent free for a year within one of Charleston's malls, a prize said to be worth up to $100,000.
The deadline to apply is Monday.
For more information on how to apply, visit www.FoodCourtWarsCasting.com.
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It's been more than two years since THQ first revealed it had the license to make Ultimate Fighting Championship games. Befitting the mixed martial arts' Octagon-contained competition, the publisher has been appropriately "cagey" with details since. However, this week THQ finally confirmed some key specifics, announcing the release date, cover athletes, and complete roster for the long-awaited UFC 2009: Undisputed.
The first UFC game in more than five years will arrive on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on May 19. Although much of the game's promotion to date has focused on fighters such as Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Chuck Liddell, Undisputed will arrive on American store shelves featuring Forrest Griffin, former light heavyweight champion and winner of the first season of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter. Meanwhile, Canadian UFC fans will be able to pick up the game fronted by Quebec native and current welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
For more on the game, check out GameSpot's exclusive UFC interview. The full list of 80 fighters--with an additional two downloadable combatants available for those who preorder from specialty retailer GameStop--follows below.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar
Frank Mir
Brandon Vera (can switch to Light Heavyweight)
Gabriel Gonzaga
Cain Velasquez
Cheick Kongo
Eddie Sanchez
Heath Herring
Andrei Arlovski
Mirko Crocop
Fabricio Werdum
Tim Sylvia
Mark Coleman
Antoni Hardonk
Justin McCully
Chuck Liddell
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Forrest Griffin
Tito Ortiz
Keith Jardine
Wanderlei Silva
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Lyoto Machida
Rashad Evans
Stephan Bonnar
James Irvin
Wilson Gouveia (can switch to Middleweight)
Houston Alexander
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Thiago Silva
Tim Boetsch
Ryan Bader (downloadable content -- GameStop exclusive)
Anderson Silva (can switch to Light Heavyweight)
Rich Franklin (can switch to Light Heavyweight)
Dan Henderson (can switch to Light Heavyweight)
Michael Bisping (can switch to Light Heavyweight)
Kendall Grove
Chris Leben
Jason MacDonald
Nate Marquardt
Drew McFedries
Ricardo Almeida
Evan Tanner
Yushin Okami
Demian Maia
Martin Kampmann (can switch to Welterweight)
Amir Sadollah (can switch to Welterweight)
Thales Leites
Georges St-Pierre
Matt Hughes
Matt Serra (can switch to Lightweight)
Jon Fitch
Karo Parisyan
Josh Koscheck
Diego Sanchez
Mike Swick (can switch to Middleweight)
Marcus Davis
Thiago Alves
Chris Lytle
Ben Saunders
Josh Burkman
Kyle Bradley
Matt Arroyo
Anthony Johnson
BJ Penn (can switch to Welterweight)
Sean Sherk (can switch to Welterweight)
Kenny Florian
Roger Huerta
Joe Stevenson
Mac Danzig
Nathan Diaz
Spencer Fisher
Tyson Griffin
Gray Maynard
Thiago Tavares
Joe Lauzon
Rich Clementi
Mark Bocek
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A picture of a new Samsung handset running Windows 8 has leaked online ahead of the company's official IFA announcement
The picture was picked up by tech site The Verge and shows a 4.8-inch handset that, according to "sources familiar with the company's plans", will be named the Samsung ATIV S.
Some of the specifications expected in the handset include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP rear facing camera and a 1.9MP camera on the front. The 4.8-inch Super AMOLED Display will be ideal for navigating the tiled Windows Phone 8 OS.
Samsung could be gearing up to officially reveal this handset later today at its Mobile Unpacked 2012 announcement. The Korean company is already under heavy scrutiny thanks to anticipation of a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 release.
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Police: Man attacked, may have been stabbed with own knife in downtown San Antonio
Victim stabbed 3 times in back outside St. Anthony Hotel
Four people are sought by San Antonio police after they allegedly attacked a man with what may have been his own knife outside the St. Anthony Hotel downtown.
San Antonio police responded to the 300 block of E. Travis around 2:30 a.m. Monday and found a man who had been stabbed three times in the back.
Detectives at the scene said the victim may have been intoxicated.
They also said they received reports that he may have been waving a knife at his attackers, who then took it away from him.
The man who was stabbed was rushed to University Hospital in serious condition, detectives said. The four other men ran away before police arrived.
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Audi looks into the future with 7 new technologies
Audi has published a booklet outlining seven future technologies, some of which are in an early development stage while others will appear on new models soon.
Audi's development engineers, who are collaborating with strategic partners, are working on these new technologies in the following areas:
Garage Parking Pilot involves a data exchange at the entrance of a parking facility where the garage control computer communicates by WLAN with the car and then guides it to a free space.
OLED technology can be used in multiple ways. In the case of the Audi R8 OLED concept (pictuerd in the photo album) hundreds of small triangular OLED lights outline the dynamic contours of the body. OLEDs arranged as a display can transform the rear end of the car into an animated surface (see photo above). The fluctuating points of light, only a few pixels in size, can be energized individually.
Hybrid body materials represents the combining of new hybrid metals with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) structures. Audi is in the midst of launching the process in manufacturing a Multimaterial Space Frame, which combines aluminum, steel and fiber-reinforced components.
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) coil springs being 40 percent lighter aim to replace coventionary steel springs. The new FRP suspension springs will make their debut before the end of 2012 in the Audi R8 e-tron model.
Multitouch controls focus on innovative touchpad technology that allows enhanced operation using several fingers. It also sends a tactile response back to the user's fingers.
Predictive suspension technology uses stereo camera sensors to identify uneven road surfaces approaching the car and in responce retunes the active suspension so that rough road surfaces are compensated for effectively providing the most comfortable ride as possible.
Placed above these specific technologies, Audi's core development concentration starts with ultra-lightweight construction. Audi considers this the most important aspect of their research particularly in regard to body construction but also in the areas of chassis and suspension. Electronics also play a vital role in future technology as the pace of innovation gets faster with electronic processing speeds doubling every two years - as described by Moore's law. Another important developmental concentration relates to e-tron technology which focuses on pure electric powered drivetrains, referred to as electromobility. And last but not least, lighting technology is another broadening field in which Audi maintains a leading position.
In the press release below there are seven sections providing far more detail in regard to each of the aforementioned new techologies.
Audi wireless charging
Audi is working flat out on the future of 'electromobility' - on its e-tron models and their technology. The brand with the four-ring badge pursues a comprehensive concept that includes every aspect of the task, including recharging the traction battery. In this area, automatic and contactless charging is an especially interesting prospect: Audi's name for this is Audi wireless charging.
Project Leader Dr. Björn Elias says: "We aim to offer our customers a premium-standard recharging method - easy to use and fully automatic, with no mechanical contacts. It uses the induction principle, which is already well known from various products, from the electric toothbrush through the induction cooker hotplate. We are now using it to recharge cars."
Dr. Elias is in charge of the Audi wireless charging pre-development project at Audi Electronics Venture GmbH (AEV), an AUDI AG subsidiary. Within the scope of pre-development in the area of Audi electronics, AEV has the task of identifying new trends in the vehicle electronics environment, checking their suitability and bringing them up to series-production readiness, if necessary in cooperation with outside companies.
An important partner in the area of wireless charging is the WiTricity Corporation from Watertown, near Boston. The American company supplies technical components which are integrated into the vehicle's complete system, in particular the coil systems that are integrated into the plates. The primary coil is normally located at the roadside or on a parking lot; the secondary coil is on the underside of the Audi e-tron vehicle.
When the Audi e-tron or some other suitably equipped electric vehicle is driven to a point above the primary coil in the road surface, the battery charging process starts automatically. Alternating current in the primary coil generates an alternating magnetic field that crosses the air gap and induces an alternating voltage in the secondary coil on the car. This voltage is rectified and fed to the car's traction battery. The process is terminated when the battery is fully charged or if the recharging process is interrupted by driving the car away or switching it off manually.
The primary coil - for instance in the car owner's garage - can be flat on the floor or even under the surface. It is unaffected by rain, ice or snow, and since the alternating magnetic field is only built up when a vehicle is above it, there is no risk to human beings or animals.
This charging technology can be integrated into the traffic infrastructure wherever needed, for instance as garage parking equipment or on housing estates. Dr. Elias outlines a medium-term scenario: "Imagine you drive to work in your Audi e-tron, and on the way home you stop off at the store. Wherever you park the car, its battery will be recharged - perhaps even at traffic signals. These short recharging cycles are ideal for the battery: the smaller the difference between the values before and after recharging, the longer the battery's potential operating life."
Much more work will be necessary before countrywide recharging infrastructures can be built up. Audi is playing an active part as a member of the expert workgroups in Germany and America that are aiming for a uniform public standard. Dr. Elias expects automatic wireless charging technology to go into series production in a few years' time. With it, electromobility has the potential to take a further big step forward.


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Charleston City Council voted 11-2 tonight in favor of asking Charleston County Council to turn over completion of Interstate 526 across Johns and James islands to the city.
Only Councilmen Blake Hallman and Dudley Gregorie were opposed. The group voted in front of a standing-room-only crowd of residents who came out to learn more about the project and to speak publicly. More than 40 county residents addressed City Council during the comment session.
If County Council, the projects current sponsor, votes next month to turn it over the city, the city would build the long-stalled project.
City Councilman Marvin Wagner, who represents portions of West Ashley and Johns Island, voted in favor of the city taking it on. He said he thinks the majority of his constituents support the road, so he had to vote in favor of it. I didnt have a choice, he said.
But Hallman, who represents a portion of West Ashley, voted against the project. I cant vote for a transportation project that would save so little time for so much money, he said.
Even though the majority of City Council members want to take over the project, it doesnt appear that a majority of County Council members will vote to turn it over.
County Councilwoman Colleen Condon said she doesnt think a majority of the nine County Council members would vote in favor of turning over the $558 million extension of I-526. I cant imagine there are five (County) Council members who are willing to abdicate the responsibility to make a decision, Condon said. If council members are opposed to the project, they shouldnt turn it over to the city, because the city would build it, she said. If council members support the road, why would they give up control of the project?
Both project supporters and opponents packed City Council chambers to comment. More than 40 people passionately spoke either about the need to preserve the local environment, especially on Johns Island, or the need to alleviate traffic congestion.
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