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Members of New Boston Village Council voted unanimously during their regular meeting Tuesday to award village employees a one-time pay increase.
The village has awarded a one-time pay increase for employees each year, and council met in special session last week to discuss this year's increase. During that meeting, the village finance committee recommended awarding this year's increase and the measure was brought before village council for consideration Tuesday.
"The committee reviewed the first 10 months of the year and concluded that finances were such that a one-time pay increase was warranted. The committee recommends that full-time employees receive $1,050 and part-time employees receive 50 percent while intermittent employees receive 20 percent of the $1,050. Also, employees who were hired in 2012 should have their pay increase amount pro-rated to number of months worked," said finance committee chairman and council member Junior Williams.
Before considering the option, the ordinance was amended to pro-rate the increase for the number of weeks the employee actually worked — $20.19 each week. The ordinance was also amended to include employees who are currently on worker's compensation leave, and they will be paid only for the number of weeks they actually worked.
Council suspended the three-readings rule and unanimously passed the increase as an emergency item.
Council also received communications from the New Boston School District, informing the village that they have moved into their new school building on Lakeview Avenue and asking council to name the new road paved between the school and stadium. The school asked for the road to be named Glenwood Tiger Trail, and their new address would then be 1 Glenwood Tiger Trail.
Village Solicitor Walter Lytten, appearing in his final council meeting before he will resign on Nov. 30, advised council that the new road is privately owned by the school, and as such the council has no authority to name it anything. The school, he said, can call it whatever they want and it is up to the school to register the road with the U.S. Post Office.
Before discussing new business, council adjourned for an executive session for the purpose of reviewing applicants for village solicitor. Nobody was hired when council returned to open meeting, and council has scheduled a special meeting Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss hiring of personnel.
The New Boston Village Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Vern Riffe Community Center on Rhodes Avenue. The next regular meeting of New Boston Village Council is Dec. 4.
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Each year the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club recognizes its hardworking volunteers and other individuals with special awards to show its appreciation for their contribution of time, effort and resources. The Awards Committee is seeking your assistance in selecting those individuals who, on the Group or Chapter Level, have excelled in some administrative, conservation, outings, or media capacity and deserve this special recognition.
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The Chapter's award categories include:
- Orrin Bonney Award - The Chapter's highest award, given to the person who over a number of years (at least six) has exemplified the spirit and commitment of the Sierra Club by contributing their time and effort in one or several positions of authority for the Chapter.
- Evelyn R. Edens Award - Commemorates the work of this Fort Worth area environmentalist who passed away in February 1993. She worked in cooperation with others to create Save the Brazos and the annual Texas Meeting on the Outdoors and served on the executive committee of the Lone Star Chapter. The award, to be conferred only when merited, will honor river conservation efforts of individuals and groups.
- Hermann Rudenberg Award - To be given to a Sierra Club member or other person who has worked diligently for the protection of Texas coastal resources. The award is named for its first recipient, Hermann Rudenberg of Galveston, who died in 1994. He was a longtime coastal activist for the Sierra Club at the local, state and National level.
- Virginia Murray Brewer Award - To be given to a Sierra Club member or members who have contributed to the Chapter and/or a Regional Group via the Outings Program. The award commemorates Virginia Murray Brewer, who along with her husband, Byron, was an active member and founder of the Central Texas Regional Group of the Sierra Club. Virginia was active in leading and promoting group outings that drew many members into the Central Texas Regional Group.
- Chapter Conservation Award - To be given to a Sierra Club member or members who have worked diligently during the past year on a particular issue or who have revitalized the conservation efforts of the Chapter or Group.
- Chapter Service Award - To be given to a Sierra Club member or members who have contributed significantly to the administrative activities of the Chapter, and/or Group, including fundraising, membership, publications, etc.
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- Environmental Reporting Award - To be given to the reporter(s) in any media who have produced a series or single report which has provided exceptional coverage of an environmental issue. A volunteer award is given to a person or persons who has produced media projects or published Chapter or Group newsletters.
- Phyllis Van Kerrebrook Award For Population - To be given to a Sierra Club member whose actions reflect Phyllis Van Kerrebrook's vision for the future where (1) the needs of the human population are in balance with the Earth's natural resources and (2) every child is a wanted child who is assured of inheriting a healthy and abundant Earth. This award is named for Phyllis Van Kerrebrook, for 25 years a planned parenthood advocate, who, until her death, was population chair of the Lone Star Chapter. The award will be conferred only when merited.
- Environmental Justice Award - To be given to an individual or organization that has done outstanding work toward identifying and addressing environmental problems that have a disproportionately adverse effect on communities of color and/or low-income communities. This award will be conferred only when merited.
- Harrold Tabor Award for Fundraising - To be given to a Sierra Club member or members who have done outstanding work in the area of fundraising for the Club during the past year. This award is named for Harrold Tabor, who was an active leader of both the Lone Star Chapter and the Concho Valley (San Angelo) Regional Group for many years. He was the creative force behind the Chapter's fundraising efforts in the 1980s, and his leadership in building financial resources helped the Chapter to achieve a major expansion of its conservation work in Texas. The award will be conferred only when merited. This award is especially designed to be given for work at the regional level because of the importance of local fundraising, but it may be conferred also for fundraising work at the state and chapter level.
- Art in Service to the Environment Award - To be given to an individual or group for an outstanding work of art in any medium or discipline in service to the environment. The award will be conferred only when merited.
- Ken Kramer Living Waters Award - To be given to an individual or group for outstanding work in service to Water in Texas. The award will be conferred only when merited.


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According to the Getty Images caption on the above photo (snapped by the great Jeff Vinnick, as most of our favourites are), this is a picture of David Perron "containing" the Sedins. Good call, Perron. Dragging the both of them to the ground and then holding them there is about as good a defensive strategy as any. The Sedins are fabulous and dangerous hockey players. Want to win? Pin them to the ice.
This is a lesson John Tortorella was quick to learn when he took over the Canucks, in a sense. Like Perron, he's been pinning the Sedins to the ice in the early-going, (albeit not on their backs, where they're less effective — he prefers the Sedins standing up).
Tortorella is using the Sedins more than they've ever been used in their whole careers.Continue Reading —›
During Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canucks were in a bind partway through the third period. Down by one, the Canucks just weren't able to generate enough chances as the Flyers collapsed into a defensive shell to protect their lead. In an attempt to spark the offence, John Tortorella split the Sedins, moving Ryan Kesler to the wing with Henrik and Chris Higgins and putting Daniel with Mike Santorelli and Jannik Hansen.
The split worked, as Kesler and Higgins helped create room for Henrik with a physical forecheck, resulting in goals for both Higgins and Kesler and a win for the Canucks. It was the second time already in this short season that splitting the Sedins has resulted in a third period comeback, as it also worked against the Calgary Flames.
This has sparked the seemingly annual debate over whether the Canucks should split up the Sedins on a more semi-permanent basis. After all, splitting them so far this season has resulted in two goals per period, so, logically, starting the game with them split should result in 6 goals per game. Not even the 1984 Edmonton Oilers managed that, averaging a measly 5.6 goals per game. That's right: splitting the Sedins would make the Canucks better than the Oilers dynasty from the 80′s. Tortorella would be a fool not to do it!
Of course, it's not that simple. We're pretty big fans of the Sedins being together around these parts, but there are some legitimate arguments for splitting them — well, more legitimate than they'll score all the goals, at least. Let's break down the pros and cons in a feature we like to call "Pros and Cons."Continue Reading —›
The Canucks have come from behind in every single one of their victories this season, which is simultaneously encouraging and frightening. After all, it's great to see that the Canucks aren't down and out whenever they go down by a goal or two, but it's disconcerting to see them down by a goal or two so often.
This game was true to form, as the Canucks only had the lead for two-and-a-half minutes. Fortunately, those two-and-a-half minutes were at the end of the game, which are the most important two-and-a-half minutes. I watched those minutes, along with all the other ones, when I watched this game.Continue Reading —›


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Having a surge protector is important, especially for those who have the newest gadgets and other electronic equipment. It is the type of device that you want to have on hand before you even need it because without a surge protector, the risk of damage to your devices in the event of power surges is pretty high. In addition to your equipment, some models are even capable of protecting your phone line and Ethernet connection. Here at IntelliReview, we can help you find the right surge protector for your system at home or in the office. From the number of power outlets to the quality of the surge suppressor, there is a lot you need to know before you buy one. The unique ranking system at IntelliReview can make this easier for you. By going through numerous reviews across the web and calculating the ranking of each product based on the total number of positive and negative reviews, we are able to organize a definitive list of the top surge protectors that you should be looking at. Even if you want a surge protector with a filter for line noise, we have you covered. At IntelliReview, we have all kinds of surge protectors, large and small, to help keep you safe the next time the rain and lightning fall.
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Pros: Reasonable price, 12 outlets, 8 outlets with pivot heads, Connected Equipment Warranty
Cons: Bulky, tight space at center outlets
Review: The Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protector provides surge protection for your devices and systems. Its circuitry and components provides complete protection from harmful power surges and spikes. With its 12 outlets, you can protect more than one system from sudden power surges. The surge protector features 12 outlets eight of which have pivot heads for greater flexibility. With these pivot heads, there is extra room for those large block adapters and greater flexibility in placing your plugged-in equipment. The rotating outlet design definitely makes the placement of your devices more convenient. The central stationary outlets might seem tight but a firm push of the plug should do the trick. The surge protector also comes with a detachable cord-management clip to keep your cords neat and organized. It also comes with an 8 ft. long cord and includes 1-in, 2-out RJ11 telephone/fax surge protection and coaxial protection. It has indicator lights that show its protection and grounding status.
Pros: Rotating outlets, Has indicator lights and a power switch, Space-saving design, Excellent product and connected equipment warranty
Cons: Pricey, No rubber feet
Review: The problem with most surge protectors is that they have a lot of outlets but the functionality of these outlets is wasted due to narrow spacing. With the Belkin 8-outlet Pivot Plug Surge Protector, however, it seems like Belkin has found a way to make all the outlets usable. The outlets swivel so that large and oddly-shaped adapters can be plugged in and out with ease. Its 1800 Joule energy rating gives your electronic devices the protection that they need, as opposed to low-quality surge protectors that can barely provide protection. The Belkin 8-outlet surge protector is ideal for any home theater system, protecting your expensive TV, game consoles, Blu-Ray player, A/V receiver, speakers, wireless router and many more simultaneously, or for your office or entertainment center, making sure that your computers, laptops, printers and even your fax or telephone are never in danger. Indicator lights notify you when the unit is grounded and protected and theres a lighted power switch for turning it on and off. Having a lifetime product warranty and a $150,000 Connected Equipment Warranty, the Belkin 8-outlet surge protector has one of the best warranties for this kind of product. This, along with the great concept of having pivoting plugs, makes its price tag reasonable. The design of the power strip is another huge advantage for those who care about how tidy their workstation or entertainment center looks. It plugs into one wall outlet and has a built-in screw that lets users secure the power strip. The surge protector has a long 6 cord that can be managed through the cord clip. Aesthetically-speaking, it also looks a tad nicer than standard black boxes, but what wed like to see are rubber feet to prevent it from slipping, especially on rooms with tiled floors.
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Pros: 2160-joule protection, EMI/RFI interference elimination, Solid safety feature set, Lifetime manufacturer's warranty with extended connected device insurance
Cons: Limited cord flexibility due to heavy wrapping
Review: Shield your precious and expensive electronic equipment like computers, game consoles and audio/video equipment from the threat of power surge damage by using a quality suppressor like the Belkin 7-Outlet Surge Protector. This professional-quality power strip, aside from providing more sockets for your devices, protects them from energy spikes that can reduce their working life or, as a worst-case scenario, end it totally. Rated at a protection level of 2160 Joules, its 7 outlets all come with 3-line AC overload protection from the danger of surges, spikes and sags that are increasingly becoming a common occurrence as the demand for power increases. It also conditions and improves the quality of the electricity that it supplies to your electronics, cutting out the electromagnetic and radio frequency interference that can likewise render electronics worthless. For your communications equipment like telephones and fax machines, this is a great help, especially since the Belkin Surge Protector has a 1-in/2-out RJ11 port dedicated for them. Safety seems to be another one of the offerings with the Belkin 7-Outlet. For example, the power cord on this unit extends to a length of 12 feet, wrapped in 14-gauge insulation for extra safety, and terminates in a right-angle style plug that lies flush against wall outlets. A detachable cable clip keeps the length down to a manageable level for safekeeping, and a master switch, located at the end of the cord, is recessed to keep it from being tripped by an errant foot. A pair of indicator lights show if the wall outlet this surge suppressor is plugged into is safely grounded or not, and the sockets themselves have pop-out covers that are a great help in preventing small objects from getting inside. Finally, even though the form factor of the Belkin power strip is a bit small at 15" long by 6" wide by 2.5" high, it supplies enough elbow room even for fat, brick-type plugs. Belkin believes in the capability of their power strip so much that they have included a $100,000 connected equipment warranty, aside from a solid lifetime warranty, all accessible after registering the product online. As such, the Belkin 7-Outlet Surge Protector comes off as a very wise choice for securing electronic devices from harmful power fluctuations. One only needs to consider the limited flexibility of the cord because of the solid 14-gauge shielding, but that, in itself, is a minor issue as it adds to the overall safety rating of the product.
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Pros: 2-port USB power, convenient,
Cons: Bulky, cramped spacing of outlets
Review: The Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charging is a small surge protector that keeps your gadgets protected from power surges while on the go. It has a compact and lightweight design making it easy to carry anywhere you go. This surge suppressor by Belkin features 3 outlets and 2 USB ports for the charging of your portable electronic devices while you're on travel. With a total of 5 outlets, you will not run out of outlets for charging your cell phone battery, PDA, MP3 and other gadgets at the same time specially when you're in places where there are not enough outlets to charge all your portable gadgets simultaneously. The mini surge protector features a 360 rotating plug with four locking positions and a mini-USB cable for charging USB gadgets. It cannot accommodate those block type plugs side by side though, since the spacing of the outlets is designed for normal plugs. The protector is also bulky and not that compact as you would have thought it would be. But for a device that has three outlets and two USB ports for charging electronic devices, it is expected to be a bit bulky. For those who are always on the go, the Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charging is a good travel accessory.


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Quake Live Premium Pack 3October 28th, 2010 by Crusader
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id Software has released a third premium pack for their subscribers to Quake Live, their browser plugin-based iteration of the Quake series.
Premium Maps Added:
- Finnegan's (CTF)
- Gothic Rage (DUEL)
- Solid (2v2 TDM)
- Window Pain (Small CA)
Additional changes after the jump.
Web Updates:
- Fixed password prompt for privately launched servers preventing users from easily joining passworded matches. (Play Button Fix)
- Added a new pre-roll video ad player for standard user's match joins.
Code Updates:
- Added Chat Tokens for Subscribers. Works on online servers when used in 'Team Say' messages:
- #h – Current health value
- #a – Current armor value
- #w – Current weapon & ammo count
- ## – To print the character '#'
- Added Chain Jumping (Small acceleration boosts gained by performing closely timed sequences of jumps).
- Added 'Thaws' to the in-game and end-game scoreboard in FreezeTag
- Added AutoThaw in FreezeTag, frozen players now auto-thaw after 120 seconds.
- Added thaw tick sound in FreezeTag.
- Added cg_drawCrosshairTeamHealthSize upon request, to allow you to set the font size (between 0.10f and 0.26f) of the teammate health/armor read-out on teammate crosshair hovers.
- Added 'find' command to substring (case-sensitive) search the console history
- Changed FreezeTag such that Quad & Battle Suit power-ups do not persist across FT rounds.
- Changed the nailgun to now fire 10 nails @ 12 damage each (instead of 15nails x 8dmg).
- Changed the nailgun spread from 500 to 400.
- Changed the nail speed from 900 to 1000.
- Changed Flight power-up into a holdable jetpack, hold the 'use' key to boost.
- Changed Quad factor from 4x to 3x.
- Changed Spectator CompHud Scoreboard highlight color, it (yellow) proved illegible on most streams and projections for Duel. I've kept the use of cg_team_colorized in team gametypes, but now use a higher contrast gray in non-team gametypes.
- Changed Stepheight from 18 to 22.
- Changed the default 'rate' value from 8000 to 16000, now restrict its range from 8000 to 25000.
- Fixed hitching that would occur when connection was lost to the XMPP network.
- Fix for telefrags not killing spawn protected players in instagib (which resulted in them becoming invulnerable, instead of telefragged).
- Fix for double countdown in FreezeTag.
- Fixed alias command string limit getting truncated to 64 instead of the full 256 characters.
- Fixed cg_forceEnemyModel defaults to now properly load "keel/bright".
- Fixed old qzdm3 demos to now properly redirect to 'hearth' instead of 'arenaofdeath'
- Fixed bot item knowledge, bots should better time items.
Notable Map Updates:
- Almost Lost (Team location information added)
- Base Siege (Replaced Invincibility with Regen)
- Hidden Fortress (Team location information added)
- Purgatory (Swapped RG w/ SG near BS, Moved BS RL closer to BS)
- Somewhat Damaged (Removed missing ambient sound)
- Thunderstruck (Now cloudy with a 40% chance of precipitation)
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Scientists have reconstructed the whole genetic code, or genome, of a group of ancient humans called Denisovans. They interbred with our species and the DNA results suggest they had dark hair, eyes, and skin, the journal Science reports.
In 2010, scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany announced the new human group based on DNA evidence from a finger bone fossil found in Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains, Siberia.
That first DNA was obtained from mitochondria, tiny power structures in each human cell that contain their own DNA. Now, many of the same team have used a new approach and have sequenced chromosomal DNA (the DNA of the cell nucleus which contains most genes) from the same finger bone fossil.
'They were able to reconstruct the whole genome to a quality matching that obtained for living humans,' says Professor Chris Stringer, human origins expert at the Natural History Museum.
'The higher quality genome not only provides greater confidence about previous conclusions, but also adds many details about the Denisovans, and how modern humans may have differed from them,' adds Stringer.
Skull of Homo heidelbergensis, the ancient human species that may be the ancestor of the mystery Denisovan human.
'The research confirms that the Denisovans were related to the Neanderthals, and that many present-day Australasians have Denisovan DNA from an ancient interbreeding event.'
Some theories place Denisovans, along with Neanderthals and modern humans, as the descendents of the ancient human Homo heidelbergensis who lived about 500,000 years ago.
By comparing the genomes of Denisovans, apes, Neanderthals and different modern human populations, the team could identify DNA segments unique to these different groups.
This may help shed light on potential biological differences between modern humans and the Neanderthal and Denisovan populations they replaced, Stringer says.
For example, in modern humans, unique segments were associated with brain function and nervous system development, as well as diseases affecting the skin and eyes.
'Perhaps some of the skin and eye-related ones reflect resistance to diseases in the African homeland of modern humans, but the brain-related ones hint at possible enhancements in brain structure and function in our species.'
Skull of a Neanderthal, Homo neanderthalensis
The Denisovan genome also reveals more clues about Denisovan and Neanderthal interbreeding with modern humans. Until now, evidence suggested that after modern humans dispersed from Africa about 60,000 years ago, there was a single interbreeding event with Neanderthals.
'Previous research suggested that all recent populations originating from outside of Africa had received about the same amount of Neanderthal input, implying a single early hybridisation event somewhere like the Middle East,' says Stringer.
However, the results of this study show that the Neanderthal genetic input to modern human populations outside of Africa varies. 'This suggests that, overall, Europeans have less Neanderthal DNA (about 1%) than populations to the east (1.7%),' explains Stringer.
'This might imply changes in the proportions after interbreeding took place, or that there was more than one interbreeding event.'
The team found that the Denisovan genetic input in Australasian populations averaged about 3%. 'This supports the idea that Denisovans must have been present in south east Asia, where the hypothesised interbreeding with the ancestors of present-day Australasians occurred, as well as in Siberia,' says Stringer.
Our genes often come in different variants, such as those for skin colour or eye colour and a large population will generally hold more variation than a small population. But, the Denisovan DNA results showed very low diversity, much less than a single modern human would show, says Stringer.
'This is surprising because the previous mitochondrial DNA research had suggested relatively high diversity, and interbreeding with the ancestors of Australasians (who are thought to have passed through southern Asia rather than Siberia) implied that the Denisovans were widespread in Asia, also leading to the expectation of a large and diverse population.'
'The surprisingly low genetic diversity of the Denisovans may indicate, as with Neanderthals to the west, that the core territory of the Denisovans was well to the south, and that they only expanded to regions like the Altai during brief warm intervals, and in small numbers.'
Apart from the genetic evidence of a dark complexion, Stringer says we need to find out more about what the Denisovans looked like physically. 'This will require the recovery of ancient DNA from more complete fossils, perhaps in Denisova Cave itself, or from specimens in regions like China,' he says.
'The genome does not tell us how big their brains or brow ridges were, if they had chins, or how tall and robust they were. Hence we need to have Denisovan DNA from more complete fossils to link the genome to morphology'.
Stringer says that further research should also help explain what function, if any, the Denisovan and Neanderthal DNA has in the modern humans that hold it.
Finally, there is an issue that perhaps cannot be addressed properly until higher quality reconstructions of Neanderthal genomes also become available, says Stringer. If modern humans interbred successfully with both Neanderthals and Denisovans, did Neanderthals and Denisovans interbreed?
Stringer thinks this is likely. 'It seems highly probable that they did, given that they co-existed in Eurasia for hundreds of millennia, and Denisova cave itself has evidence of Neanderthal DNA in a fossil foot bone.'
Stringer concludes, 'Recognition of such interbreeding will inevitably complicate the untangling of the relationships between these ancient groups of humans, and their contributions to people today.'


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Best in Show offers the unique opportuity to knit yourself a dog. There are 25 different breeds included, from a perky Poodle to a burly Bulldog, a delightful Dalmation to a loyal Labrador. With Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne's designs you can now knit your precious pet, reproduce your favourite breed, or even knit the dog you have always desperately wanted. The dogs are surprisingly easy to make. It will only take a few evenings to create a covetable companion for life. Idiosyncratic descriptions of the various breeds accompany beautiful photography, making this book irresistable for both keen knitters and devoted dog-lovers.
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The Toe TacticOriginally reviewed on GC Daily from the San Francisco International Film Festival. Reviewer: Craig Phillips
Rating (out of 5): ***
Animator Emily Hubley, the daughter of renowned animators John and Faith Hubley (A Windy Day, Voyage to Next), is perhaps best known for her work on Hedwig and the Angry Inch, but she's also director of a wealth of fine animated shorts. The Toe Tactic is both her first feature and her first live action film and, as you'd expect and hope, that live action is interspersed with her wonderfully wobbly, colorful cartoons. In the post-screening Q&A, Hubley confessed that her original intent was to make an all-live action film, with one brief animated sequence, but then things took off, evolved... and now, animated dogs control the universe in playfully self-deprecating interludes that do a fine job of carrying the film forward. The film stars lovely young actress Lily Rabe, who has a little bit of a young Laura Linney-ish vibe, and is the daughter of Jill Clayburgh and playwright David Rabe), along with Daniel London (Old Joy), who plays the shy elevator man who finds her appealing. The Toe Tactic is also boosted by a wonderfully eccentric, recognizable cast of indie stalwarts - including the ubiquitous Kevin Corrigan as a neighborhood piano teacher, John Sayles as Rabe's landlord, the always reliably wacky Jane Lynch (the "fuck buddy" boss in 40 Year Old Virgin and several Christopher Guest mockumentaries) as a bitter open mic night hostess and Mary Kay Place as the worrying mother - along with voices provided by comics (David Cross, for example, as one of the animated dogs) and veteran actors (Eli "Yes I'm Still Alive" Wallach, Andrea Martin, Marian Seldes). A plot involving Rabe's friendship with an eccentric and lonely woman played by Novella Nelson gets a bit muddled along the way. The multiple character framework with the gentle comedy about yearning and loss may remind you of Miranda July's Me and You and Everyone We Know and the melancholy Australian film Look Both Ways, and while it isn't as polished as either of those films, it's charm lies in its low-key humor (the open mic night is one highlight) and sweetness. Toe Tactic has some decidedly awkward, amateurish moments in pacing and tone, and the thin story isn't really much to hang a cartoon hat on - young woman trying to finally move past the tragic death of her father years before - but Hubley mostly resists making things too mawkish or cutesy, and the film does grow into its own as it moves along. In short, it's slight and imperfect, but so lovely and lovingly made that it's hard to pick on, too. The appropriately moody but sweet music score is by Yo La Tengo, by the way, one of the members of which is Emily Hubley's sister Georgia. The DVD includes three short films by Hubley.
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Yes, yes, we're all required to think a lot about Ronald Reagan this weekend (and my god, there'll be no living with Joe Scarborough next week…) But Christopher Hitchens dares to ponder whether the world would have been better off had the Gipper never become president.
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I lived in Washington for most of those eight years, and for most of them would have replied with an unhesitating "yes." (To this day I refuse to call my local airport "Reagan," since before the name change it was Washington National, which means, thanks very much, that it was already named for a perfectly good ex-president.) Even now I can easily remember the things that outraged me: his easy manner when lying and his sometimes breathtakingly reactionary views. These extended from the whitewashing of the SS graves at Bitburg to his opinion that Americans fighting for the Spanish Republic had been on the "wrong" side, to his discovery that apartheid South Africa had always been an ally of the United States. Then there was the abject scuttle from Lebanon and the underhanded way in which Reagan tried to blame it on the Democrats. Perhaps worst of all was an apparent fusion of two things: his indulgence of fundamentalist and millennial priestly crooks like Jerry Falwell and his seeming flippancy about nuclear war. He once maintained that intercontinental missiles could be recalled after being launched, made on-air jokes about blasting the Soviet Union, and fatuously intoned "May the Force be with you" after announcing his plan for a Strategic Defense Initiative, or "Star Wars." The coincidence between his superstitious interest in "End Times" theology and his insouciance about nuclear matters seemed dire in the extreme. And then there was Alexander Haig as secretary of state, and Oliver North as confidant, and the wife with the astrologer …
In a bizarre way, though, his simple-mindedness turns out to have had a touch of genius to it. His grasp of physics was on a level with Hollywood beam-weapon B-movies, and how we all laughed when he told Mikhail Gorbachev that, in the event of a Martian invasion of Earth, the United States and the Soviet Union would combine to sink their differences. But he had an insight that was denied to the adherents of Mutual Assured Destruction, whose theory was rapidly coming up against diminishing returns. …
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Meanwhile, ThinkProgress has 10 things Gipperphiles wouldn't want you to remember about their favorite president. Here are just the first three:
1. Reagan was a serial tax raiser. As governor of California, Reagan "signed into law the largest tax increase in the history of any state up till then." Meanwhile, state spending nearly doubled. As president, Reagan "raised taxes in seven of his eight years in office," including four times in just two years. As former GOP Senator Alan Simpson, who called Reagan "a dear friend," told NPR, "Ronald Reagan raised taxes 11 times in his administration — I was there." "Reagan was never afraid to raise taxes," said historian Douglas Brinkley, who edited Reagan's memoir. Reagan the anti-tax zealot is "false mythology," Brinkley said.
2. Reagan nearly tripled the federal budget deficit. During the Reagan years, the debt increased to nearly $3 trillion, "roughly three times as much as the first 80 years of the century had done altogether." Reagan enacted a major tax cut his first year in office and government revenue dropped off precipitously. Despite the conservative myth that tax cuts somehow increase revenue, the government went deeper into debt and Reagan had to raise taxes just a year after he enacted his tax cut. Despite ten more tax hikes on everything from gasoline to corporate income, Reagan was never able to get the deficit under control.
3. Unemployment soared after Reagan's 1981 tax cuts. Unemploymentjumped to 10.8 percent after Reagan enacted his much-touted tax cut, and it took years for the rate to get back down to its previous level. Meanwhile,income inequality exploded. Despite the myth that Reagan presided over an era of unmatched economic boom for all Americans, Reagan disproportionately taxed the poor and middle class, but the economic growth of the 1980?s did little help them. "Since 1980, median household income has risen only 30 percent, adjusted for inflation, while average incomes at the top have tripled or quadrupled," the New York Times' David Leonhardt noted.
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One thing I will note that Reagan got right: okay two: he granted amnesty to illegal immigrants, which in the present climate would have gotten him labeled a Marxist. And he kept the neoconservatives at bay. Had he not, we might have seen Iran Contra and raised it a total war (possibly nuclear) on the then-Soviet Union and the Middle East. For that alone (and Peggy Noonan's brilliant Challenger speech) I'll give the guy thanks.


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Occulus Will Change Gaming Forever
Rightfully Dead here with a really cool tech news update in the world of gaming. Recently a kickstarter project came out of nowhere and completely took the gaming world by it's ear. Developers we're amazed and intrigued and new doors are opening. The Occulus is what this tech marvel is called and it's the future of gaming – where you no longer watch a game and play on a screen. You, the gamer, are in the game. Everything reacts to you and you see everything like you are actually in the environment. It's an entirely new concept in the world of 3D virtual reality and it's coming to the consumers soon. I can't say much on it that the the Occulus demonstration video does not tell and I don't think it would be right to take that exciting presentation away from you. So I'm going to embed the video below and collect reaction.
My reaction however is tremendous. I was wowed at the concept and how far it's gotten. I was amazed by the corporate studio backing and review which tells me this is not just another concept. This is a future. This could be integrated technology in upcoming Xbox and PlayStation consoles and we could gaming in an entirely new way. I feel so geeky because I though…wow I can minecraft like a boss now. Who thinks like that? Think of Call of Duty and Battlefield multiplayer where you have to turn your actual head to see an enemy rushing you. Halo where you need to look up to take out a flying spacecraft. Doom where a monster could be around any corner. Just think of the doors this opens! The developer kit is only $300. As Between Gaming grows I'll see if we can't raise the money to review this amazing project but until then we'll just wait and drool with the rest of you gaming addicts.
Without further ado…here is the video. I also included a spoiler for Hawken because it is shipping Occulus ready (even though it's unclear when Occulus will be ready for consumers). Check it out and comment below. I want to know what you think of this. What doors are you waiting to open up??
Oculus Rift, Update #6: Hawken in Virtual Reality! from Oculus VR on Vimeo.


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The Shareholder Committee for the Future of Ferro Nominates Three Highly Qualified Independent Directors for Election to the Board of Directors of Ferro Corporation Issues Open Letter to Shareholders of Ferro PR Newswire STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 24, 2013 STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The Shareholder Committee for the Future of Ferro, headed by FrontFour Capital Group LLC and Quinpario Partners LLC, announced today that it has notified Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) of its intention to nominate three highly qualified individuals for election to the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Committee's three independent director nominees are David A. Lorber, Jeffry N. Quinn and Nadim Z. Qureshi. The Committee also issued an open letter to shareholders of the Company. The full text of the letter follows. The Shareholder Committee for the Future of Ferro Two Stamford Landing 68 Southfield Avenue, Suite 290 Stamford, CT 06902 January 24, 2013 Dear Fellow Shareholders: FrontFour Capital Group LLC and Quinpario Partners LLC, together with their affiliates, are substantial shareholders of Ferro Corporation ("Ferro" or the "Company"). Due to our collective concern about the Company's historic and current under-performance, FrontFour and Quinpario have formed The Shareholder Committee for the Future of Ferro (hereinafter, the "Committee"). The operating performance of the Company continues to deteriorate and the share price as of December 31, 2012 has declined by 15%, 49%, and 79% over the past one, three, and five calendar years, respectively. The ultimate scorecard of any Board of Directors and its management team is the creation of shareholder value. In the case of Ferro, the results speak for themselves, and not in a positive way. Left to its own devices, and allowed to maintain the status quo, we are concerned that the unsatisfactory past performance of the current Board and its management team is a precursor of further disappointing performance to come. Ferro has reached a critical juncture and further shareholder value must not be destroyed. To this end, the Committee has nominated a slate of highly qualified director nominees, consisting of David A. Lorber, Jeffry N. Quinn and Nadim Z. Qureshi, for election at the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company. Our nominees are leading executives who have track records of creating shareholder value and will offer new perspective and insights to enhance sustainable long-term value and optimize the business for the benefit of all shareholders. 2013 is a pivotal year for the Company. With a Chief Executive Officer search underway and strategic alternatives being considered for the solar-paste business, many important decisions need to be made. We are concerned that given their poor past performance, the Company's leadership is ill equipped to make the appropriate decisions to restore shareholder value. The Committee believes that there should be a strategic review of all businesses beyond recent announcements. Management's articulated strategy and its lackluster execution on that strategy have consistently failed to deliver results. Ferro's portfolio of assets is haphazard and illogically structured, the Company's operating margins trail its specialty chemical peers, investments in underperforming businesses have continued to be authorized by the Board, and the Board has continuously approved budgets with excessive SG&A levels. As opposed to actions taken by best in class specialty chemical firms, there has been a consistent lack of response to Ferro's deteriorating performance. It is our view that the solar-paste and pharmaceutical businesses should be sold, immediately. This would allow the Company to streamline its cost structure and bring focus to the remaining core businesses. With the right leadership and oversight, we believe Ferro can transform and emerge as a formidable specialty chemical company. Therefore, shareholder nominated directors should have a direct involvement in the hiring of an industry leading Chief Executive Officer who will develop and implement a strategic plan to drive shareholder value. With focus, Ferro can improve and grow its product offering, gain market share, and deliver to its shareholders improved profit margins and cash flow. The opportunity to transform and create value is now. Sincerely, /s/ David A. Lorber /s/ Jeffry N. Quinn Managing Member Chairman and Chief Executive Officer FrontFour Capital Group LLC Quinpario Partners LLC CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING PARTICIPANTS The Shareholder Committee for the Future of Ferro (the "Committee"), consisting of the Participants (as defined below), intends to make a preliminary filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") of a proxy statement and accompanying proxy card to be used to solicit votes for the election of director nominees at the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders of Ferro Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the "Company"). THE COMMITTEE STRONGLY ADVISES ALL SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SUCH PROXY MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON THE SEC'S WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV. IN ADDITION, THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROXY SOLICITATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PROXY STATEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE UPON REQUEST. The Participants in the proxy solicitation are anticipated to be FrontFour Capital Group LLC ("FrontFour Capital"), FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd. (the "Master Fund"), Event Driven Portfolio, a series of Underlying Funds Trust (the "Event Driven Portfolio"), FrontFour Capital Corp., FrontFour Opportunity Fund Ltd. (the "Canadian Fund"), Stephen Loukas, David A. Lorber, Zachary George, Quinpario Partners LLC ("Quinpario"), Jeffry N. Quinn and Nadim Z. Qureshi (collectively, the "Participants"). As of the date hereof, the Participants collectively own an aggregate of 2,830,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, consisting of 853,084 shares owned directly by the Master Fund, 567,304 shares owned directly by the Event Driven Portfolio, 147,795 shares owned directly by the Canadian Fund, 531,817 shares owned directly by accounts managed by FrontFour Capital, 700,000 shares owned directly by Quinpario and 30,000 shares owned directly by Nadim Z. Qureshi. As members of a "group" for the purposes of Rule 13d-5(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the Participants may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock of the Company owned in the aggregate by the other Participants. Each of the Participants disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein. Contact: FrontFour Capital Group LLC 68 Southfield Avenue Two Stamford Landing, Suite 290 Stamford, CT 06902 203-274-9050 SOURCE FrontFour Capital Group LLC
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Look on ebay for a Kodak 116 folder, preferably with a 125/4.5 anastigmat special lens. It has front lens focus and covers 4x5, and being in a folder it should be in very fine shape. CLA for a Supermatic should be easy.
Is 'noseoil' a reference to Fred Picker?
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If not for his ridiculous weight-loss challenge, Mayor Rob Ford's general whereabouts over the past few months would be a near-constant mystery. With his schedule private and media appearances curtailed, the mayor's depressing weekly weigh-ins were often the only time reporters and the public could actually count on seeing Ford at City Hall. Not a great track record for a guy who promised increased transparency and accountability.
And now even the weigh-ins are done. After a string of cancellations — Ford missed five of his last nine scheduled appearances on the scale — the mayor abruptly called an end to the challenge on his radio show yesterday. "I don't care about the weigh-in," he told listeners. "I'm not even dieting anymore."
Reports also indicate that Ford has cut way back on meetings with other councillors and often skips out on glad-handing with dignitaries. Ford's schedule — which can be obtained only through Freedom of Information requests — reveals few meetings and fewer details. Some days, he reportedly doesn't even leave his house until noon.
North York councillor and possible 2014 mayoral candidate Shelley Carroll has called Ford an absentee mayor, a shot that had his defenders up in arms last week. But the facts are on her side. By all accounts, he's just not around City Hall all that much.
On the radio Sunday, the mayor and his brother argued that while, sure, he may not be doing some of the things the media expect him to do, he is out there helping people with their problems. He's a different kind of politician, after all. Ford Nation didn't elect him to meet with the usual gang of political activists.
And, yes, Ford has been known to do unusual things. He's made surprise visits to Toronto Community Housing buildings and showed up to help people deal with unwanted piles of dirt in their backyard. He's also famous for responding to personal calls made by citizens — between 40 and 50 every day, he said on Sunday.
All that is laudable, but it's not particularly relevant to the job Ford was elected to do. The mayor can be far more effective sitting at a boardroom table working toward systemic change than he can be dealing with individual complaints.
In other words, Ford's not going to fix TCHC's funding issues by visiting tenants and pointing out bed bugs and holes in their walls. To fix TCHC, he actually needs to be the mayor and get to work. The same goes for the city's other problems.
As it stands, Ford's recent track record shows that he'd be better suited to a job as city bylaw officer or constituency assistant. Not only would he probably enjoy the work more, he'd also have to tell his supervisor where he is every day.
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From 1968 US college slang, probably related to feeb. [1]
The 1980s backronym Dim-Witted Eastern-Educated Boor derives from apparent social and attitudinal differences between West Coast and East Coast US, and describes a stereotypical Ivy-league graduate from Harvard, Yale, etc.
dweeb (plural dweebs)
- See also Wikisaurus:dork
- Sometimes used alongside nerd and geek, however dweeb does not carry the same connotations of intelligence.
- No way, man, the biggest dweeb of them all with . . . Marilyn! – Edmund White, "My Women" [1]
- There never is a Keanu but a dweeb looking at me – "If You Can't Dance", by the Spice Girls
- I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb. – "Self-Esteem", by The Offspring.


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Time Warner, NHL Network to show AHL All-Star Classic
The American Hockey League announced today that its annual all-star game, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12 (during the NHL Olympic break) at St. John's, Newfoundland, will be available in more than 100 million homes. [Read More]
Nothing special about Rangers-Islanders rating
There are reports that the NHL will reduce its number of outdoor games from six to four next season, and the rating for Wednesday night's game at Yankee Stadium may justify that. [Read More]
ESPN gets season-high NBA rating for Thunder-Heat
A rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat on Wednesday night registered a 2.7 overnight Nielsen rating, marking the highest-rated NBA game on ESPN this season. [Read More]
ESPN2 forced to scrap tonight's UNC-Tech telecast
Because of weather conditions "impacting our ability to produce the North Carolina at Georgia Tech game" for ESPN2, the network has made adjustments in tonight's telecasting schedule at 7 p.m Eastern time. [Read More]
Viewers tune in outdoor NHL games, especially in Buffalo
NBC has sent out word that its two "NHL Stadium Series" telecasts — one of which ran on the NBC Sports Network — produced larger-than-normal audiences. [Read More]
Pro Bowl efforts rise, but ratings do not
Some rules changes brought more competitiveness to the NFL's annual Pro Bowl game Sunday night in Honolulu, but the ratings still took a tumble. [Read More]
ESPN announces seven spring-training telecasts
It is 18 degrees as I post this, but ESPN's release of a seven-game spring training schedule should warm the hearts of baseball fans (all games Eastern; all games are full national telecasts): [Read More]
YES to begin simulcasting Michael Kay show Feb. 3
Michael Kay, television play-by-play voice for the New York Yankees, will have his New York radio show simulcast by the YES Network beginning Feb. 3, the network announced today. [Read More]
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So I have a computer on my network that will not connect to the internet. It says it's connecting on IP address 169.254.114.198 which is an unassigned address. None of my other computers are having problems and they are all on my network. What is going on?
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Server Fault is a question and answer site for system and network administrators. It's 100% free, no registration required.
Your machine is unable to obtain an IP address via DHCP. If you are using a DHCP server on your network you should make sure it has available addresses to distribute. If so, troubleshoot the physical connection between your PC and DHCP server.
That IP address is known as an APIPA which stands for Automatic Private IP Addressing
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As part of its educational outreach, the Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (GNOCA) group is hosting a July 26 open forum at Plum Island Coffee Roasters. Entitled "Stories," the informal talk will include personal accounts of the ways in which individuals and families have coped with ovarian cancer, the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Each year, approximately 21,000 American women are diagnosed with the insidious disease, one that has often been overlooked or misdiagnosed.
Three individuals will discuss their experiences with the disease, each from a different perspective. Janice Tangney, a 27-year ovarian cancer survivor, was diagnosed during a routine gynecological exam. She went on to marry, give birth to a healthy daughter, undergo treatment and pursue a long career as a nursing professor of women's health issues.
Bruce Vogel, owner of Plum Island Coffee Roasters, will offer a husband's viewpoint.
Vogel's wife, Paula Holm, a devoted special education and reading teacher, died of ovarian cancer, but he emphasizes that she "lived fully, joyfully and purposefully until the end." Vogel also lends the GNOCA volunteers free use of his waterside facility for their monthly planning meetings
Lyn LeGendre lost her mother to ovarian cancer in 1976, but her youngest sister is a five-year survivor of the disease. A West Newbury writer, editor and teacher, LeGendre has also directly experienced the role of patient as a nonsmoking, nearly five-year survivor of lung cancer.
The three speakers will tell their stories and answer questions. The free event is open to the general public. Of course, the information may be of particular interest to those who have been diagnosed or have a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In addition, anyone who is interested in providing or assisting in compassionate care, in learning about community resources and suggested readings, or in joining GNOCA, is encouraged to attend.
In 2011, its initial year, GNOCA sponsored seven events during September, National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, raising $20,000. The proceeds went to Ovations for the Cure (ovationsforthecure.com), a nonprofit organization that promotes knowledge of the disease, concrete hope and support for those already diagnosed, and significant scientific advancements leading to the cure. GNOCA is currently planning six local awareness-raising events, including a Lantern Festival, a live Firehouse performance and a three-mile walk, for September 2012.
"Stories" is set for Thursday, July 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Plum Island Coffee Roasters is located at 54R Merrimac Street (next to the Black Cow), in Newburyport. For further information, contact Deb Green, at Greetings by Design, 978-225-6700.


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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
To the Editor:
Steve Goggans campaign for the County Council District 6 primary election seems to be following a strategy of if you repeat it enough, people will believe it.
Mr. Goggans political sign tag Quality of life on the Waccamaw Neck is not, in my opinion, validated by his actions.
In his early campaign announcements Mr. Goggans mentions that he wrote the book, referring to Architectural Guidlines for Commercial Development in the Waccamaw Neck Commercial Corridor Overlay Zone.
He did serve with me on a committee appointed by County Council. However, the book was a collaborative effort produced by the committee in a series of meetings open to the press and the public.
Input was taken from many interested parties, culminating in voluntary guidelines that eventually became mandatory as part of the Zoning Ordinance and led to the creation of an Architectural Review Board.
The ARB was a quasi judicial board formed to hear appeals from applicants who disagreed with the requirements of the ordinance. The ARB was the last opportunity for an aggrieved applicant to seek redress at the County level.
In a recent Coastal Observer ad, Mr. Goggans further embellishes his role on the ARB by claiming that he Led the effort to establish the Waccamaw Neck Overlay District and Design Guidelines.
Actually, I served as chairman of the committee through the voluntary period and presented updates and the proposed ordinance at several County Council meetings including a very contentious public meeting at which the proposed guidelines were finally adopted as an ordinance by Council. I then served the maximum 2 consecutive terms as chairman of the ARB and presided over any appeals meetings during that time. Mr. Goggans exaggeration of his role in this effort is insincere and an affront to all who participated in a lengthy and sometimes difficult process.
Mr. Goggans performance at his one and only meeting as Chairman of the ARB in September 2013 is in conflict with his campaign rhetoric concerning quality of life on the Waccamaw Neck.
Under his leadership the Pawleys Plaza ARB appeal hearing went outside of the legal framework at the very first motion for approval proffered by a board member.
The ARB, in questionable deliberations, eventually granted a variance to the developer by a vote of 6 to 1.
In response to this action, County Council fired the board members and removed all references to an appeals board from the ordinance, effectively weakening a system that has proven to be successful without an appeal for nearly 10 years.
In trying to justify his conduct as chairman of the meeting run amok, Mr. Goggans, in an early campaign announcement, first offered a weak apology and then later stated that he met with the developer prior to the meeting and was convinced of the merits of the appeal.
This is tantamount to a plaintiff meeting with a juror prior to a trial.
I would remind the public that in contrast to Mr. Goggans, Councilman Bob Anderson served his constituents in 2012 when this same developer proposed a 120,000 square foot retail store.
In responding to overwhelming public opposition to the project, Councilman Anderson worked proactively with his fellow Council Members to defend our ordinances and stand behind the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the project, thereby demonstrating real concern for quality of life on the Waccamaw Neck.
Many individuals, groups, and County Council members have invested tremendous effort in crafting ordinances that provide opportunities for attractive commercial development while attempting to preserve the unique character of the area.
Contrary to campaign rhetoric, Mr. Goggans recent actions indicate a willingness to disregard our ordinances and support any development proposal regardless of public sentiment.
Lee Shoulette
Pawleys Island
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Cheekwood is celebrating the 40th birthday of the Howe Wildflower garden with a free day and lots of extra activities on April 29. There will be guided tours of the gardens offered on the hour between 11:00 am – 3:00 pm where you can explore the Howe Wildflower Garden and learn about its history with one of Cheekwood's expert Garden Guides. It really is an interesting story from its beginnings in East Nashville in the early 1920's to its move to Cheekwood in 1969. And, just as a visit to Cora Howe's Garden wasn't complete without gingersnaps and lemonade, each tour will include her signature refreshments – free!
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On Thursday, the 8th, we left for our trip to Disneyland. It was sure to be fun. My mom and dad and I went by ourselves, but we would connect with my sister and her husband, who would be arriving the next day.
On Friday, we went into Disneyland. We used a small bus that took us to the front instead of the tram. While we waited in the line for our tickets, my mom need an electric cart to get around. I thought that the wheelchairs were inside the gate, but they were outside, so my dad got out of the line, leaving me to wait for me to get my own ticket. Eventually, I was in the gate. I wanted to try and wait for my parents to get in with the cart, but there was a line, and I had to use the bathroom. Fortunately, there was one right through the tunnel and behind the bank. I used it and tried to call dad to see what was going on. They told me to go ahead and they would catch up with me later. We would reconvene around 10AM or so. So I peeled out by myself into the park. Main Street was already decked out for Christmas (the Christmas tree, Christmas music playing everywhere, etc.), even though the Christmas season had not yet officially started (it wouldn't start until the 12th).
I went up Main Street to Fantasyland, intending on doing some of the rides there, knowing that they were of secondary importance of the rest of my group. I, however, am a sucker for Fantasyland dark rides. Anywho, I went to Fantasyland and did the following attractions in this order: Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Snow White, Teacups, Carrousel and Mr. Toad, all before 10AM. The only line of any significance at this time was for Peter Pan, which was only twenty minutes, but seemed a lot shorter. In fact, there was hardly any line at all on Pinocchio or Snow White, and on Pinocchio, I couldn't help but remark about it to the ride operator there.
So by 10AM, I was back with my folks, who had succeeded in getting my mom an electric cart so she wouldn't have to walk so much. We went to Tomorrowland.
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Calculate integral of y=x*tan^2x?
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Since we know that (tan x)^2+1 = (tan x)', we'll add and subtract 1 inside the expression of the given function;
Int f(x)dx = Int x[(tan x)^2+1-1]dx
We'll remove the brackets:
Int x[(tan x)^2+1] - Int xdx
We'll note Int x[(tan x)^2+1] = I1 and Int xdx = I2.
Since I2 is an elementary formula, we'll solve it first:
I2 = x^2/2 + C
For solving I1 we'll apply integration by parts:
Int udv = uv - Int vdu
u = x => du = dx
dv = [(tan x)^2+1] = (tan x)'dx
v = tan x
I1 = x*tanx - Int tan xdx
I1 = x*tanx + ln (cos x)
Int f(x)dx = I1 - I2
Int f(x)dx = x*tanx + ln (cos x) - x^2/2 + C
To calculate integral of xtan^2x.
We now that tan^2x = sec^2x-1.
Therefore Int xtan^2x dx = Int x*(sec^2x - 1)dx
Int xtan^2x dx= Int xsec2xdx - Int xdx
Int xtan^2x dx = Intx*sec^2xdx - x^2/2....(1)
Int xsec^2x dx = xtanx - Int{x'tanx}dx.
Int xtanx dx = xtanx - Int tanx dx
Int xtanx = xtanx+log(cosx) + C. Substituting this in (1) we get:
Int x tan^2x dx = xtanx + log(cosx) - x^2/2+C.
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Oracle Identity Manager (OIM) Provides assigning Proxy to some other user so that when a user is on leave or out of office, user can delegated task/approvals to someone else.
- To assign proxy in OIM: login to Self Service Console : My Profile -> Proxies -> Add Proxy
On Adding Proxy, users were getting error "The add proxy operation for user [user_name] failed with following error oracle. bpel. services. workflow. client. workflowServiceClientException javax.xml.ws.WebServiceException could not determine wsdl ports"
When you assign Proxy in OIM 11g, request is fulfilled by SOA server (SOA server is mandatory in OIM 11g). If you hit this error first thing to check is that SOA server is running and there are no errors in SOA server log file. In my case SOA server was running and there were no errors related to SOA service /soa-infra (STATE of deployment soa-infra in WebLogic Console was ACTIVE )
Message reported in OIM server out file was
<24-Mar-2013 20:47:50 o'clock UTC> <Error> <oracle.iam.configservice.impl> <IAM-3020003> <The attribute PROXY_NAME does not exist!>
<24-Mar-2013 20:47:50 o'clock UTC> <Warning> <oracle.iam.selfservice.self.agentry> <BEA-000000> <IAM-3045001>
<24-Mar-2013 20:47:51 o'clock UTC> <Error> <oracle.iam.identity.usermgmt.impl> <IAM-3050062> <Failed setting proxy in BPEL. The operation will be rolled back.>
Message reported in OIM Diagnostics log file was
[2013-03-24T20:47:50.722+00:00] [WLS_OIM2] [NOTIFICATION] [IAM-1010010] [oracle.iam.platform.authz.impl] [tid: [ACTIVE].ExecuteThread: '1' for queue: 'weblogic.kernel.Default (self-tuning)'] [userId: xelsysadm] [ecid: 004qB7DDy4I7u1W5Lzl3ie00053X000M4O,0:1] [APP: oim#184.108.40.206.0] [URI: /oim/faces/pages/Self.jspx] ********** Entering the Authorization Segment with parameters:: LoggedInUserId = 30, target resourceID = null, Feature = SELF_SERVICE_USER_MANAGEMENT, Action = MODIFY_SELF_USER_PROXY_PROFILE **********
[2013-03-24T20:47:50.722+00:00] [WLS_OIM2] [NOTIFICATION] [IAM-1010033] [oracle.iam.platform.authz.impl] [tid: [ACTIVE].ExecuteThread: '1' for queue: 'weblogic.kernel.Default (self-tuning)'] [userId: xelsysadm] [ecid: 004qB7DDy4I7u1W5Lzl3ie00053X000M4O,0:1] [APP: oim#220.127.116.11.0] [URI: /oim/faces/pages/Self.jspx] OES Results are not found in cache with Key F: SELF_SERVICE_USER_MANAGEMENTS: 30P: MODIFY_SELF_USER_PROXY_PROFILEOESDefinition
[2013-03-24T20:47:51.696+00:00] [WLS_OIM2] [ERROR] [IAM-3050062] [oracle.iam.identity.usermgmt.impl] [tid: [ACTIVE].ExecuteThread: '1' for queue: 'weblogic.kernel.Default (self-tuning)'] [userId: xelsysadm] [ecid: 004qB7DDy4I7u1W5Lzl3ie00053X000M4O,0:1] [APP: oim#220.127.116.11.0] [URI: /oim/faces/pages/Self.jspx] Failed setting proxy in BPEL. The operation will be rolled back.
Here are some of the questions that came to my mind while troubleshooting this issue
How OIM knows which SOA server to connect (Where is SOA server URL defined in OIM) ?
What user OIM server uses to connect to SOA Server ?
Where is password stored for this user (used to connect to SOA server) ?
SOA URL is defined in OIM's Application Defined MBEAN (oracle.iam -> Server: <oim_server_name>, Application: oim -> XMLConfig -> Config -> XML.Config.SOAConfig -> SOAConfig)
- URL to connect to SOA server is defined by Attribute SoapURL and User that is used to connect is defined in attribute Username
- Password for username defined above is stored in credential store of OIM (Map : OIM ; key : SOAAdminPassword )
Root Cause : In my case SOA URL ( defined by SoapURL property) was not reachable from OIM server (blocked by firewall).
- Setting Proxy User In OIM Fails with "Could not determine wsdl ports" Error [ID 1459121.1]
- Enable OIM to connect to SOA using LDAP User
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The Quran's Doctrine of Abrogation
Prepared by Abdullah Al Araby
In an attempt to polish Islam's image, Muslim activists usually quote verses
from the Quran that were written in the early days of the Islamic movement while
Mohammed lived in Mecca. Those passages make Islam appear loving and harmless
because they call for love, peace and patience. Such is a deception. The activists
fail to tell gullible people that such verses, though still in the Quran, were
nullified, abrogated, rendered void by later passages that incite killing, decapitations,
maiming, terrorism and religious intolerance. The latter verses were penned while
Mohammed's headquarters was based in Medina.
THE DOCTRINE OF THE ABROGATOR AND THE ABROGATED IN THE QURAN (Al Nasikh Wal Mansoukh)
This doctrine is based on two verses that Allah allegedly instructed Mohammed to put into the Quran.
"None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, but We substitute something better or similar: Knowest thou not that Allah Hath power over all things?" Surah 2: 106
"When We substitute one revelation for another, and Allah knows best what He reveals (in stages), they say, "Thou art but a forger": but most of them understand not." Surah 16:101
The documentation for the information that I am offering in this piece is found
in one of Islam's classical reference books in the Arabic language. It is titled
"al-Nasikh wal-Mansoukh" (The Abrogator and the Abrogated) and
was authored by the revered Muslim scholar Abil-Kasim Hibat-Allah Ibn-Salama
Abi-Nasr. The book goes through every Surah (chapter) in the Quran and cites
in great detail every verse that was cancelled-out/overridden by particular verses
that were written later. The author noted that out of 114 Surahs (chapters) of
the Quran, there are only 43 Surahs that were not affected by this concept. The
implications are very revealing. It means that those who would be inclined to
accept the Quran as reliable can take only 43 chapters of the Quran at face value.
The majority of its chapters cannot be taken at face value. The cancelled verses
are mixed in with the authoritative verses and only schooled Islamist know which
is which.
1) Verses in which both the wording and application were abrogated/nullified.
There is an example of this found in a narration by Ans Ibn Abdel Malik. He said that during the life of Mohammed, they used to read a Surah that was equal in size to that of Surah 9 (the repentance). He further stated that he only remembered one verse from that Surah/chapter. - "If the son of Adam has two valleys of gold he would covet to have a third one, if he has three he would covet to have a fourth one. Nothing would fill the belly of the son of Adam except dirt, and Allah would accept the repentance of those who repent."
Another example is the narration of Ibn Abdullah Ibn Massoud. He said that Mohammed recited a verse for him that he memorized and wrote in his Quran. When he checked his Quran the following day, he discovered that the verse had disappeared. Mohammed explained what had happened to ibn Massoud. He told him that the verse had been lifted during the previous day.
2) Verses in which the wording was abrogated (nullified) but the application was not.
These are verses wherein the wording was nullified, but the inferences/possible applications of those words remained intact.
There is an example of this form in a narration about Omar Ibn Al Khattab. He said, "If I didn't hate that people would say we added to the Quran which was not part of it, I would have insisted in including the verse of stoning. By God we have recited it by the Apostle of God."
3) Verses in which the application was abrogated (nullified), but the wording was not.
These are verses wherein the wording remained the same, but the authority to consider such in the formation of Islamic polices were nullified
There are sixty-three Surahs/chapters in the Quran that mention such things as praying in the direction of Jerusalem, regulations about fasting and the forgiveness that is available to polytheists
1. Surahs that were not influenced by applications of the doctrine of the
Abrogator and the Abrogated. (43 Surahs)
2. Surahs that maintained the authority of the Abrogator, but their original
wording was not abrogated/nullified.(6 Surahs)
3. Surahs that had their wording abrogated/nullified, but maintained their authority for applications. (40 Surahs)
Surahs 6, 7 10, 11, 13, 15 16 17, 18, 20, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 53, 54, 60, 68, 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, 86, 80, 88, and 109
4. Surahs that have had both their authority for applications and their
wording abrogated. (24 Surahs)


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President Obama, Harold & Kumar video: Today Show notes campaign ad
A political video is going viral.
It shows President Barack Obama making a mysterious phone call.
So, who's on the other end?
As mashable.com notes, while not explicitly mentioned by name, Kal Penn (as Kumar) and John Cho (as Harold) reprise their characters from the stoner film franchise, making cameo appearances in the nearly minute-long video.
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How can a blind person do magic? I get this all the time from folks. If you think about it, the question is sort of silly. If magic is doing the impossible, what does it matter if I can't see?
These kinds of questions are merely through the perspective of folks with limited vision. Not visual acuity but through the vision of the minds eye. Their internal view of the world is blocked by the obstacles they find impossible to overcome. They may have the intention of overcoming something but their beliefs limit their ability. An example is the treadmill. Purchasing a product that will help someone become physically fit is the easy part. All we need to do is put it on the credit card and it will be shipped to us in days. But, having a treadmill in the house does not make us healthy. It's funny, we live in a society with people movers in airports and escalators in the malls while at the same time our treadmills are used as clothing racks at home, right?
I was born sighted but was later diagnosed with RP in high school. It began as only night blindness and later evolved to not being able to read a book or cross a street alone. These were the darkest days of my life; even though I had better vision than I do now.
I was 25 years old and I stayed in my apartment watching CNN from the moment I woke up until I went to sleep. Loneliness and solitude get very tiresome after a while. Eventually, my mind began to think about other blind people in the world. I said to myself, "there must be another blind person somewhere in the world that is living his or her life better than me. If I could just talk to that person and ask them a few questions, I might be able to figure out my situation. I'm too young to live like this forever."
When I began my search I found an organization of 50,000 strong and growing. It was called the National Federation of the Blind. They had a training center in Colorado where the teachers themselves were blind. I began to attend, and we learned the tools and techniques that blind people use to succeed. I learned about the long white cane, Braille, adaptive technology, home management techniques, and most important, a philosophy of independence. These skills were by no means automatic. I needed to practice and hone my craft.
All of these new skills were essential to my success but there is one concept more important than any of the skills I acquired. It is the secret to every success story we have ever heard or read or watched on TV. This secret makes winners win, explorers discover, and takes the discriminated and makes them equal. It's the secret to good parenting and the secret to your ability to cross that finish line on the day of your marathon. Some of you already know what it is and others are finding it along the way. But be sure no one, and I mean no one, can do without it. Of course, I'm talking about confidence.
The skills I learned as a blind person were only aids to this very important goal of achieving independence as a blind person through confidence. The entire program was based on this simple belief. I caution you not to make the same mistake as I did by thinking simple is stupid. Simple is genius at it's best. Once I mastered this lesson of confidence, I became a new person. I embraced my blindness and my ability to live a happy and prosperous life. I learned that it was respectable to be blind and that I could achieve anything I chose to do. Saying don't make it so but sometime in all our lives we need to be our best friends and take charge of our lives and of our actions. The year was 2001 and I graduated from that program in October. When I finished, the Colorado Center for the Blind gave me this bell recognizing my freedom as a person who is blind.
So, when you run, think about freedom. Be confident in your self and do not allow fear take control. Fear is what kept me at home and away from the world around me. I was afraid to function independently because I did not understand blindness. You are already smart, you sought help to achieve the goal of running a marathon. Go back to the moment that inspired this objective and imagine the goal as if it is already done. This exercise will fuel the confidence necessary for achieving the impossible.
Now back to the magic. I am blind and I perform magic. I dug deep into my being and decided that I wanted to choose a profession that would make me happy every moment I was doing it. It wasn't always easy but I can truly say that magic is one of my greatest loves in this world. It is the greatest of all the performing arts and teaches us all that we are imperfect and fallible. We must make mistakes and we must fail. The more we fail the more refined the idea becomes. Once we strip through all the mistakes, we can see a well polished stone arise out of our consciousness for everyone to experience. It's our imagination come to fruition. It is the dream to reality. It is the transformation of an idea into the material plane. For me, that's the greatest achievement. The highest accomplishment any single person can make for themselves. It is the answer to our existence and the purpose to our being. I never tire from my search of it and I will seek it every day of my life. This is the confidence we can bring to our lives and in turn help others find it as well.
So, here we go!]]>
Hope to see you there!
Chad Allen's Magic Matinee
A magical journey for children and kids of all ages. A ride through the art of illusion.
The story of a magician learning how to create magic and enrich the hearts of people through art. This is a journey that every magician must take to find the key to expressing one's ideas and enchanting the world around them.
The Magician is exciting and engaging to watch as he introduces fantastical aspects of magic through unusual objects he has on stage. His journey through magic and mystery brings him closer to his own understanding of the mystical arts until he puts all the pieces of the puzzle together and makes real magic happen!
The show is filled with continual magic, each effect a clue building to the answer he is looking for: how to create wonder in the world.]]>
Hope to see you there!
Chad Allen's Magic Matinee
A magical journey for children and kids of all ages. A ride through the art of illusion.
The story of a magician learning how to create magic and enrich the hearts of people through art. This is a journey that every magician must take to find the key to expressing one's ideas and enchanting the world around them.
The Magician is exciting and engaging to watch as he introduces fantastical aspects of magic through unusual objects he has on stage. His journey through magic and mystery brings him closer to his own understanding of the mystical arts until he puts all the pieces of the puzzle together and makes real magic happen!
The show is filled with continual magic, each effect a clue building to the answer he is looking for: how to create wonder in the world.]]>
The word magic often conjures images of beleaguered bunnies, plastic wands and elegant assistants, usually half-dressed and halved in pine boxes. Even with the latest resurgence of magic in popular culture, the tendency is to discard the mysterious art's rich history just as smug, swaggering, sleight-of-hand superstars like David Blaine and Criss Angel eschew the vintage "magician" moniker for more dashing job descriptions such as "illusionist" and "escapologist."
Fortunately, on Friday nights in Denver, Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret (1601 Arapahoe) is keeping the golden age's spirit alive with an impressive new show known as Magic Underground.
Denver's first regular, consistent house-o-magic since the sixties is hosted by veteran magicians Professor Phelyx and Chad Allen. They're joined onstage by their non-magician co-host, Vegas, who performs an uproarious parody of eyebrow-cocked narcissist David Copperfield and his hyper-dramatized vanishing acts.
Lannie's, known for its entertaining burlesque shows and eclectic musical acts, is the perfect setting for this new production. Descending down into the intimate, Parisian-esque space, you're transported to an earlier, red-velvety, chandeliered time — and that's exactly the point.
I've seen Magic Underground three weeks in a row, including last Friday night, and every time it was different — each a unique blend of mind-blowing magic, sexy burlesque and sharp comedy. (And by sharp, I mean machete-juggling on a unicycle). Phelyx's signature effect of literally bending stainless steel forks, spoons, keys, and coins — with his mind — is nothing short of sorcery. Chad Allen, who, to most of the audience's shocked surprise, is actually blind, ventures even further into the impossible, with a legerdemain that's fittingly — and flawlessly — quicker than the eye.
Smoking-hot assistants and sultry aerial acts by a gravity-defying "Midnite Martini" raise the blood pressure during this hour-plus-long homage to a mostly ignored, though undeniably cool, era. A constantly rotating cast of guest magicians and national variety acts (including the crazy cycling knife juggler) help keep it all novel and worth revisiting.
The first recorded evidence of magic dates back almost 5,000 years ago. A guy by the name of Dedi devised a little trick he used to keep King Cheops entertained. Ostensibly, he would decapitate an ox, then reattach its head and reanimate him moments later. Magic Underground doesn't quite take you that far back in time, or decorum, but its classic vaudevillian charm seems just about as far away from the bombastic, self-indulgent offerings of the craft's prosaic, present-day pop stars.
Magic Underground gets underway tonight at 11 p.m. Admission is $10, and there's a full bar and menu available. Click here or phone 303-293-0075 for details.
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Chad Allen hosts an evening where there is no television-camera-trickery to blame when you don't believe your own, unblinking eyes! This show not only features a variety of masters of the magical arts, but offers World-Class variety acts from around the globe, and, of course, those gorgeous magician assistants!
Step right up and climb on down to this amazing, funny, sexy, and unforgettable tour of magic and witness magic miracles in the form of daring escapes, mind reading, levitation, impossible card effects, mental metal bending, watch solid objects appear and disappear, and many more unexplainable feats all right before your very eyes!]]>


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Screening for Depression
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- Over the past two weeks, have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?
- Over the past two weeks, have you felt little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Depression. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated July 19, 2012. Accessed July 30, 2012.
Screening for depression in adults. US Preventative Services Task Force website. Available at: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf09/adultdepression/addeprrs.htm. Published December 2009. Accessed July 31, 2012. Screening for depression in children and adolescents. US Preventative Services Task Force website. Available at: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspschdepr.htm. Published March 2009. Accessed September 4, 2013
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