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May 6, 2012
Thread safety with no threads in sight
When people discuss thread safety in code it is almost entirely within the context of threading in a single process. The problems that come up are races conditions, data races, and unseen updates with solutions like locking, synchronized updates and immutability.
This definition of thread safety is too focused. Much of the problems normally attributed to thread safety can be seen in programs that have no access to OS threads or are running on multiple servers.
My primary work is in Ruby, where we normally labor under the illusion of thread safety by primarily deploying to a single threaded VM. The problem is that often this single thread hinders scaling. The standard solution is to take long running tasks and allow them to finish asynchronous in a queued process.
The main web process and the backgrounded process don't share any data, so thread safety in the traditional sense isn't an issue, but if you step back to look at the application as a whole they *do* share a database. This database is often mutable and is therefore a big source of thread safety bugs. Data races are the most obvious, but lost updates and stale reads also need to be considered.
How do you fix these problems? With the same concepts you would at the application layer but translated to whatever database you have.
If you're using an ACID compliant RDBMS then you're probably used to transactions which correspond to locking and mutex constructs in most programming languages. You should also consider improving your schema so that the database can enforce as much of your business logic as possible. This way your database can reject data that would create an inconsistent state even if your application deems it okay (remember your application won't know about the other processes running simultaneously).
To pick on Rails for a moment: most application built on Rails have their database constraints in the application. This creates tough scenarios like the following.
1. user = User.find_by_email("email@example.com")
2. if !user
3. User.create!(:email => "email@example.com")
4. end
An execution might look like this:
Process #1 | Process #2
ln 1 user = nil |
ln 2 true | ln 1 user = nil
ln 3 create! | ln 2 true
ln 4 done. | ln 3 create!
| ln 4 done.
A worst case scenario of process execution has created identical users. Even with no threads involved we have a clear threading bug.
Of course there are ways to prevent this from happening in Rails, this is illustrating how threading issues can manifest in a single threaded application. The same thing would apply to Java or any of the functional languages that pride themselves on their threading capabilities.
Remember that thread safety doesn't always involve threads.
It's a broader application problem that requires diligent understanding of how your application interacts with shared state. None of us are immune; especially in the world of internet applications.
Feb 23, 2011
Epic google error message fail
I just spent a day without being able to send email because I enabled two factor authentication on my work account. That and a complicated gmail setup that apparently appeals to no one else ;)
Well, when I turned on the new two factor authentication for my work email account the smtp password stopped working and this all broke...silently.
I finally just guessed what must be happening and fixed it.
Feb 20, 2011
Connecting to an untrusted certificate in java
Most of the hits on google mention this post: http://blogs.sun.com/gc/entry/unable_to_find_valid_certification
My only criticism of that article is that it only minimally addresses how to actually use the fixed keystore. I downloaded their source and hacked it up a little change the name of the certificate store from "jssecacerts" into "cacert" which is the default certificate store for all java programs. My goal was to fix the certificate store for the entire machine.
To install an untrusted certificate into your keystore the process is like this:
Jan 6, 2011
Help improve the Kindle reading ecosystem.
I sent this as an email to kindle-feedback but thought I would share it with the interwebs as well. Let me be clear that I am absolutely in love with my Kindle. I used to not particularly enjoy reading but the kindle has changed my opinion in two short weeks. With that said my major sadness about it was access to personal content. Hence this letter:
Dear Amazon,
Please improve the reading ecosystem represented by the kindle device, and the plethora of applications that also represent "kindle devices" e.g. the iphone, ipad, web, etc. Right now these other devices are treated like second class citizens because there is no way to get personal content onto them and to synchronize the reading of the content.
This hurts users who want to use their kindles as "reading devices" vs. "buying from amazon's bookstores" device.
One idea on how to improve this is to give access to a certain amount of disk space at Amazon, maybe 1 gb (per google docs) for free users and more for people that have bought kindles or have purchased books (maybe there is even a reward program, the more money you spend with Amazon, the more personal disk space you get). This space could be used to store personal documents that then appear in the "archived" section of people's kindles. Then you could add synchronization for: latest location, bookmarks, annotation. Now I can read documents i'm currently working on, review design specifications, etc. All on my kindle.
This changes my kindle from a device I use for an hour a day at home before bed into my preferred reading device at work, at home and on the road.
Dec 13, 2010
Remap Caps lock on a Macbook Pro
The other major change is that my keyboard habits are changing. With only a weekend usage of ChromeOS I already prefer having the caps lock key replaced with a button to open up new tabs in my browser.
When I got into work this morning I immediately missed my new favorite key. I decided to try and figure out a way to replace this missing behavior.
A recent article outlines how to turn the caps lock key into a control, option or splat. One benefit of an Apple approved method is that the keyboard caps lock light disables itself when you change the functionality. A never ending flickering green light would have been a constant annoyance for me.
Nov 8, 2010
Notes about Alfresco's devcon
Nate McMinn has a brief wrap up of the Alfresco developers convention. I was unable to attend and it sounds like I missed a lot of interesting news. I was excited to here:
One upcoming project that was discussed at DevCon is putting together a third-party components catalog for Alfresco. Right now there is nothing like this available. Alfresco community projects are scattered all over the place. Some are in Alfresco Forge, some are on Google Code, still others are on developers' blogs (mine included). I'm sure I'm forgetting a few locations, but you get the idea. Rolling all of this up in one queryable repository would be a fantastic addition to the Alfresco community.
I wonder how this will be deployed and who will maintain it. The wiki idea for documentation seems to be barely moving along.
Creating custom JMX MBeans for reporting in Alfresco
JMX rocks. When configuring a server it is a boon to developers. Especially when combined with the Alfresco subsystem architecture. You can interate on changes to the LDAP sync without having to restart the server. JMX also gives savvy system administrators a way to manage and monitor what's going on within the repository.
If you're still unfamiliar with the basics of JMX, especially within the context of Alfresco, Jarred Ottley over at Alfresco has written a number of excellent tutorials. I've added some additional articles and come up with the list below.
Some links:
- JMX basics in Alfresco
- Some JMX console implementation - I prefer Java VisualVM, which comes with the JDK
- JMX from the commandline
- Tunnelling JMX - for use with Amazon EC2 or any firewalled computer. 3.2 sp2 and newer should review this update .
With the basics out of the way it is often interesting to create your own MBean that can report custom statistics or expose custom methods. This tutorial creates a new MBean that shows the number of Asynchronous jobs being run. Alfresco exports beans using standard Spring practices. This makes keeps everything well documented. The list of things to create is small:
- Context file to register new MBean
- Annotated Java class
Context File
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE beans PUBLIC "-//SPRING//DTD BEAN//EN" "http://www.springframework.org/dtd/spring-beans.dtd">
<bean id="whySlow" class="com.zia.jmx.WhySlow"/>
<bean id="ziaExporter"
<property name="assembler" ref="assembler"/>
<property name="beans">
<entry key="Zia:name=WhySlow" value-ref="whySlow"/>
<bean id="jmxAttributeSource"
<!-- will create management interface using annotation metadata -->
<bean id="assembler"
<property name="attributeSource" ref="jmxAttributeSource"/>
Java Class
public class WhySlow {
@ManagedAttribute( description = "Asynchronous actions left to run" )
public long getAsyncActions() {
AsynchronousActionExecutionQueueImpl aaeq = ( AsynchronousActionExecutionQueueImpl ) AlfUtil.getSpringBean( "defaultAsynchronousActionExecutionQueue" );
long ret = -1;
try {
Class<?> c = aaeq.getClass();
Field[] props = c.getDeclaredFields();
Field tpeField = c.getDeclaredField( "threadPoolExecutor" );
tpeField.setAccessible( true );
ThreadPoolExecutor tpe = ( ThreadPoolExecutor ) tpeField.get( aaeq );
ret = tpe.getTaskCount() - tpe.getCompletedTaskCount();
} catch( NoSuchFieldException nsfe ) {
} catch( IllegalArgumentException e ) {
} catch( IllegalAccessException e ) {
return ret;
The annotations are important for documentation in the console. There are some reflection shenanigans that allows access to private fields. Your implementation will not need much of this code, except for the annotations.
When this code is deployed the WhySlow mbean will appear at the top level, next to Alfresco node. This is controlled by the key of the map passed into the "beans" property(Zia:name=WhySlow) and is explained in the Spring docs.
Wrap up
A bean created under JMX tends to keep the separation of concerns better than many of the alternatives. We have created "consoles" in webscripts, but it seems to be difficult to train the sys admins to go to multiple places for configuration. Once the repository is started it is consistent to point users at JMX for all administration and reporting.


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"You either get tired fighting for peace, or you die.†– John Lennon
I'm rarely at a loss for words, rarely unable to detail my thoughts or express my views. Yet, this past weekend I found myself dumbfounded. I turned to my lady friend, disregarding the popcorn kernels wedged between my teeth and butter freshly splattered on my t-shirt depicting Lennon proudly embracing Gotham City, and asked, "What did you think?â€
"I absolutely loved it,†she said.
It was settled; if the tree-hugging Beatle fanatic I'd met a decade earlier enjoyed it, then so did I.
However, I was left utterly confused after watching "Across the Universe,†a feeling I thought I'd left along with my ex-wife. In both instances I was unable to pinpoint precisely when the narrative turned from a sappy '80s chick-flick into a tragicomedy. Though some will tell you, and I agree, a movie capable of tugging at your emotions is a movie worth watching. On the surface Julie Taymor's movie is about Jude (Jim Sturgess), a Liverpool dockworker, traveling to America in search of his estranged father. In the process, Jude falls for Max Carrigan's (Joe Anderson) sister Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood) after befriending Carrigan while helping him escape from mischief on Princeton's campus, Carrigan's alma mater.
Jude and Lucy become an item, endure hardships and prevail. Max is sent to Vietnam, and he and the rest of the cast triumphantly overcome life's adversities.
Though on the surface the movie is another in the long line of the horribly unimaginative, thought reducing and mundane, the film's subtext and visual effects carry it to another level. Even more important, the movie is based entirely off of Beatles' tunes, making it an instant cult classic.
Artfully chronicled throughout the film is the turmoil of the Baby Boomer generation, taking the viewer on a journey through a time more tumultuous than the current climate.
The most vividly creative, though blunt and politically motivated scene depicted a group of soldiers marching through a miniature version of Vietnam, bearing the Statue of Liberty as Jesus had with the cross before his crucifixion.
In addition to the underlying political and social ideologies, the film's visual effects were reminiscent of the era's psychedelic rock videos giving the viewer a more in-depth analysis into the psyche of rock 'n' roll's most influential band.
And the music wasn't bad either.
The movie musical was comprised entirely of Beatles covers. Every character in the film was derived from one of the Fab Four's hits such as Jude "Hey Jude,†and Lucy "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.†The most memorable cover however was Prudence's (T.V. Carpio) rendition of "I Want to Hold Your Hand.†Her hauntingly beautiful voice sent chills down my spine as she sat isolated in football bleachers wallowing in a love that'll never be – it's with another woman.
This movie will never take home best picture, but it's fun. It's one of those rare films that you can watch more than once, and each time you're destined to discover something new. The film touches you emotionally and presents you with a perspective into our country's era of change.
"Across the Universe†is rated PG-13.

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Letter: Taxing dilemma
Thomas F. Kelly, Naples
Taxing dilemma
Will married couples' taxes go up if their joint income is over $250,000?
If so, that is in reality raising their taxes after each makes $125,000. Where is the fairness President Barack Obama is so committed to?
Not only is this unfair for two, what about families that have children? The per-person cut off for raising each one's taxes goes down with each child.
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(Also known as Down-Under Topless Sandals and Cheap Charlie's Sole Suckers)
The Original Topless Sandal and the New Craze in Footwear!
Now you can enjoy flipflop sandal comfort without the flipping and flopping, without a thong between your toes, and without a V-shaped tan line on your feet! They're cool, they're fun, they're totally flattering, and you know you want one! [one pair, that is]
*Tough and durable with anti-slip tread!
Just $9.99!
*Please scroll down to view size guidelines. In the event of a wrong size ordered, you will be required to pay for postage to exchange sizes.
(You can't see the pattern when you wear the sandals.)
Toe Thongs
(not necessary, but a decorative touch to add to your sandals and get them noticed more!)$4.50
Topless Sandals FAQs
How do the Down Under Topless Sandals work?
There is a special adhesive on the insole that sticks to the skin on the sole of your foot, leaving the top of your foot 100% exposed to sun and air.
How long do they stay sticky?
The pair we tried out stayed sticky for 2 or 3 days. The manufacturer says that the stickiness can be restored by washing the sandals, and they warranty them for one year. If they don't stay sticky that long, just mail them to the manufacturer and they will send a replacement. (TealCo is a vendor, not the manufacturer. The manufacturer does not sell retail, and TealCo.net does not honor their warranty.)
Can I wear topless sandals while I swim?
No. Water will make them fall off until they are dry.
Can I wear any other brand of stick-on sandals with wet feet?
No. They're all the same brand from the same factory. Some of the shipments we get from the manufacturer say Koasters, some say Down Unders, some say some other kooky name. But they're all the same thing from the same factory, just with a different name of the package.
Can I choose which pattern I want?
No, sorry. There are hundreds of different patterns all mixed random in big boxes from the manufacturer, and there are very few of each particular pattern. When you have the sandals on your feet you can't see the pattern! Your foot covers the whole thing! (Some web sites have a picture of feet with purple toenails and matching purple topless sandals, but that is not the way they really look. There would be a gross looking cake of dirt stuck to the exposed adhesive if you let the sandals stick out like that. The colors on your topless sandals matter as much as the colors on your usual shoes' insoles.)
*We do match toe-thong colors with the sandals even though it really doesn't make any difference.
Stick-On Sandals Sizes
- * Women Small: Fits sizes 4 1/2 to 6, or feet up to 9" long
- * Women Medium: Fits sizes 6 1/2 to 8, or feet up to 9 1/2" long
- * Women Large: Fits sizes 8 1/2 to 10, or feet up to 10 1/2" long
- * Men Small: Fits sizes 6 1/2 to 8, or feet up to 10" long
- * Men Medium: Fits sizes 8 1/2 to 10, or feet up to 10 3/4" long
- * Men Large: Fits sizes 10 1/2 to 12, or 11 3/4" long
- * Men XLarge: Fits sizes 12 1/2 to 15, or 12 3/4".
Topless sandals were first introduced in the 70's in Hawaii as Cheap Charlie's Sole Suckers. They were a fad, and then the fad died off. Chemical engineering has produced a longer lasting adhesive since then, and the topless, stick on sandals are now back - NEW and IMPROVED! (But I think they should have "stuck" with Cheap Charlie's Sole Suckers as the product name.)Just $9.99!
Toe Thongs$4.50
*We will match the colors of toe thongs with the colors of the sandals they come with as well as possible, but you can't see the color of the sandals on your feet to start with, so it really doesn't matter.


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Coweta schools closed today
by Celia Shortt
Coweta County School System will remain closed today because of hazardous road conditions throughout the county, officials said.
This closing is the Coweta system's fourth consecutive snow day this week.
These hazardous conditions have caused other closings throughout Coweta this week.
With the weather conditions improving, here is a list of what will be open today:
• The Coweta Public Library System will resume regular hours of operation. They will open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
• Coweta County offices will reopen for normal hours of operation. Employees are asked to arrive when they feel it is safe. If any employee feels conditions do not allow them to report, they are asked to contact their department head/supervisor.
• Newnan city offices, including City Hall, are open today.
• The University of West Georgia will reopen for classes and all business. Staff is asked to report at their normal shift time.
• Grantville city offices will be open.
• Waste Industries is set to resume regular trash service operations in Newnan today.


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These photos show the difference between the full reservoir and the drought levels they are at so far this year. While the recent storms have added a significant amount of water, most of the boat docks surrounding this body of water are on dry or muddy ground. The Orchard Point Marina is deserted. I took the top photos in September of 2012 and compared to those I took yesterday (03/03/2014).
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Federal Gov't Gives Grant To Clean Up Lake Erie
August 8, 2011 6:04 PM
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DETROIT (WWJ) – The federal government is giving out $4.5 million to clean up Lake Erie.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials say the grants handed out Monday are part of nearly $30 million that will be announced for the Great Lakes over the next few weeks.
Just over $1.3 million will go to the University of Toledo so that it can build a wetland. Money will also go to state and local agencies to combat invasive plants and fish and cut down on pollutants.


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While most rising seniors are spending their summers attending various camps and combines around the country, three-star safety T.K. Fleming has remained at home.The Benton, La., standout is catching up in the classroom by taking online courses in order to remain eligible and qualify academically for college."I really haven't been able to talk to schools over the summer because I'm still taking online courses," Fleming said. "I'm trying to do the ACT and all that stuff. I just finished my finals and I really haven't had a chance to visit any schools yet."Fleming will complete his summer coursework on Aug. 1. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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Asked about the Benghazi terror attack at a hearing today on Capitol Hill, former White House chief of staff Jack Lew dodged the questions:
Richard Burr, the senator from North Carolina, asked who was briefing the president that night about the terror attack. Lew said it wasn't him who briefed the president, and would only say the "national security staff."
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Virginia Tech senior QB Logan Thomas completed 24 of 41 attempts for 391 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the school's 34-27 loss to Boston College.
Missouri HC Gary Pinkel indicated that he believed senior RB Russell Hansbrough (ankle) will be close to 100% health for Saturday's home showdown with Florida.
Missouri senior S Kendrick Market is expected to miss the remainder of the 2015 season due to a knee injury.
Virginia Tech redshirt junior QB Michael Brewer (shoulder) has been medically cleared to practice.
Kansas junior QB Montell Cozart is out indefinitely due to a shoulder strain and will miss Saturday's contest with Baylor.
Illinois redshirt senior RB Josh Ferguson (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's Big 10 showdown with Iowa.
Michigan senior DE Mario Ojemudia will miss the remainder of the 2015 season due to an Achilles injury.
FSU sophomore RB Dalvin Cook's hamstring injury is not as bad as initially thought.
Clemson junior WR Mike Williams is likely out for the year while recovering from a small fracture in his neck which occurred in week one.
Florida senior LB Antonio Morrison made 16 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss, in the school's 38-10 win over Ole Miss.
Tulsa is still evaluating the extent of Tulsa junior WR Keevan Lucas' knee injury.
Stanford sophomore RB Christian McCaffrey turned 17 carries into 156 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 55-17 win over Arizona.


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Eaton becomes latest to leave Penguins
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No upgrade is without glitches, and that includes the Penguins' new-look defense.
The loss Friday of defenseman Mark Eaton to the New York Islanders on Day 2 of NHL free agency will be felt next season, even though the Penguins signed long-term deals with defensemen Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin on Thursday.
"I look at this as a good opportunity," Eaton told New York reporters. "When I signed with Pittsburgh four years ago, they were in a similar situation as an up-and-coming group, and I'm looking forward to contributing."
Eaton, 33, is the third defensive regular from last season to sign elsewhere during free agency. His two-year deal at $5 million total is in line with contracts signed by former teammates Sergei Gonchar (Ottawa) and Jordan Leopold (Buffalo) in that each player received annual raises.
Eaton and Gonchar snagged $500,000 bumps, while Leopold jumped by $1.25 million.
Eaton provided the Penguins with occasional offensive punch during his four-year tenure (seven goals and 31 points). However, Pens general manager Ray Shero agreed that his contribution to the franchise's transformation from bottom-feeder to title contender went beyond Eaton's reputable shot-blocking expertise and sound own-zone positioning.
"Mark was really a quiet leader for us," said Shero, who was the assistant general manager when Eaton played with Nashville. "He bought in four years ago, and he contributed on and off the ice. He's a real pro. The Islanders are getting a great guy."
The Penguins are getting an intriguing forward in Ryan Craig, who signed a one-year deal of the two-way variety. He would count $500,000 against the cap if he plays in the NHL next season.
Craig, 28, spent the past five seasons with Tampa Bay, although he played only three of his 184 NHL games last season and did not produce a point.
"He's a guy who's had some success at the NHL level," Shero said. "He's a big body (6-foot-2, 220 pounds). We're going on his full body of work. It will be interesting to see him in training camp."
Former Penguins forward Adam Hall serves as an example of an unheralded veteran who won a regular roster spot with a strong training camp in 2007.
The second day of free agency wasn't very busy for Shero, whose cap space is around $2 million after signing Michalek and Martin. He didn't rule out adding "maybe a veteran guy at some point," but said that the player - likely a winger - won't be "a high-priced guy."
A trade was not ruled out, although Shero said he would "take the weekend on that decision." He stressed nothing was imminent with either a trade or free-agent signing.
Right wing Bill Guerin, who had not signed with another team as of last night, is seeking to play one more season at his previous salary ($2 million), and he would prefer a return to the Penguins.
The busy lead-up to free agency contributed to the halting of coach Dan Bylsma's search for a new top assistant to replace Mike Yeo, who is the new coach of AHL Houston. Shero said Bylsma engaged some potential candidates at last weekend's NHL Entry Draft.
"There are some candidates," he said. "Dan will get back to it next week. There's no rush."
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Gone so far
Players who spent at least part of last season with the Penguins but have signed elsewhere through two days of NHL free agency:
Mark Eaton (2nd defensive pairing): Islanders (2 years/$5 million total)
Sergei Gonchar (1st defensive pairing): Senators (3 years/$16.5 million total)
Jordan Leopold (3rd defensive pairing): Sabres (3 years/$9 million total)
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Historically, both employment and factory overtime have increased as the economy emerged from recessions. In the most recent recovery, employers appeared to rely about as heavily on overtime as on hiring or recalling employees.
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From March 1991 to January 1998, the number of production workers in manufacturing increased by 601,000. Over the same period, the full-time equivalent of the aggregate overtime hours growth in manufacturing was 571,000 jobs.
The largest number of such hypothetical full-time equivalent jobs was found in transportation equipment manufacturing; industrial machinery, and fabricated metals establishments also accounted for many. Other durable goods industries with relatively large full-time equivalents included electronics and primary metals.
These data are a product of the Current Employment Statistics program. To find out more, see "Analyzing the recent upward surge in overtime hours," by Ron L. Hetrick, Monthly Labor Review, February 2000. Full-time equivalents are computed by taking the total number of overtime hours and dividing it by 40, the number of hours in a standard workweek.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Overtime contributes to factory recovery on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2000/mar/wk3/art05.htm (visited October 07, 2015).
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Heat oven to 375°F.
Combine flour, ground almonds and cocoa in bowl. Set aside.
Combine butter and 1/2 cup sugar in another bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed.
Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic food wrap; flatten slightly. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Roll out dough, one-half at a time, on lightly floured surface (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter into 18 circles. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cut 2 circles into fourths. (Do not separate.)
Sprinkle all cookies with large grain sugar. Bake 6-9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
Microwave chocolate chips and shortening in bowl, stirring occasionally, 30-60 seconds or until melted; cool slightly. Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Dip curved edge of cookie wedges in melted chocolate. Place onto waxed paper. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
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Once the temperature drops a few degrees, I'm in full-on fall foods mode. Pumpkin bars, apple crisp, cranberry bread…you name it, I'm making it. However, most of it revolves around sweets. Why doesn't dinner get a fair chance?
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When Cruise Critic's Jana Jones set sail to Mexico aboard Carnival's Paradise last week with her mom and her nephew, she couldn't help but have some concerns. Would a short mid-summer cruise mean hundreds of screaming children or inebriated college students? Would her mother find a corner of "quiet elegance" aboard a Fun Ship? Would Jana's enthusiastic endorsement of Paradise live up to the hype or fall flat? Just back from her "three generations in Paradise" trip, she reports on the experience, warts and all.
Day 1: Queen Mary and Embarkation
Day 2: Catalina Island and Formal Night
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Day 1: Monday, Queen Mary and Embarkation
When my mom decided to take my nephew on a cruise this summer on a grandma-grandson bonding excursion, she turned to me for planning help. Not the Caribbean or Bermuda during hurricane season, she said. Not Alaska. She wanted "tropical." Definitely not Europe, too far. Hawaii didn't interest her. "How about a nice Mexican Riviera cruise, one that goes to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta," she asked me, "so we can leave from here?"
"Here" is Southern California. My mom lives in Los Angeles; my nephew Jesse lives in Washington, D.C. He's an elementary school teacher, who comes home to stay with his parents in San Diego for much of the summer. A cruise from "here" seemed ideal.
I had to tell my mother that the ships that sail the Mexican Riviera route were all in Alaska over the summer. The only option was to take a short cruise, one that went to Catalina Island and Ensenada (four day), or just Ensenada (three day). As it turned out, with their busy schedules, a shorter trip worked perfectly, and they were soon booked on a four day "Baja" cruise on Carnival's Paradise.
I'm a big fan of Carnival Cruise Lines, but still, I had taken a risk when I recommended Paradise to my mom. She enjoys quiet elegance, and I truly worried that a "Fun Ship," with Joseph Farcus's (Carnival's interior architect and designer) whimsical design, and the atmosphere typical on a shorter voyage (more about that later) would be too trying for her. Indeed, when we discussed it, her first comment was "too big, too many people." With limited options, though, and after my enthusiastic endorsement, she finally seemed pleased with the choice. Jesse did too.
My nephew is 26 years old, bright, funny, charming and athletic. My mother will be 80 on her next birthday; a renowned painter and print maker, she is spry, active, witty and beautiful. I knew that they were bound to have a fabulous time together when it suddenly occurred to me that I, too, had those four days available. I asked if I could tag along, got the OK, and booked myself as a solo into an oceanview cabin on the same level as theirs.
Carnival's Paradise leaves from Long Beach, just about six miles south of San Pedro, the main port for the Los Angeles area. The terminal was built by Carnival Corporation and is adjacent to the venerable Queen Mary, owned by the city of Long Beach, now both a hotel and museum. There's a little "village" of shops between the two. Compared to leaving from the San Pedro terminal, with nothing but a parking lot surrounded by miles and miles of container cargo and colossus-sized cranes, the port in Long Beach is civilized and "cruiser friendly."
Also civilized and cruiser-friendly is the homeporting option, which allowed us to leave from a port close to home without boarding aircraft and struggling through multiple baggage and security lines before getting to our ship. Jesse and I drove from San Diego to Los Angeles (about two hours) and spent the night at my mom's house. And when the three of us left in the morning for our cruise, we were at the Long Beach port within 45 minutes.
"Homeporting" began in early 2002, providing convenient getaways for people averse to flying after the events of September 11, 2001, and has continued to be one of the most innovative developments the cruise industry has accomplished. One major cruise line's CEO said in 2002, that the goal was to allow anyone in the United States to be within a day's drive of a cruise ship terminal. His comments were prescient; now both coasts and the Gulf of Mexico are dotted with cruise terminals and departure points. My mother's decision to leave from "here" was a good one; we were relaxed and comfortable when we got to the terminal, and although we were quite early, we were surprised to see how many other people had arrived early too.
Our goal, though, wasn't to stand in line in the sun awaiting the opening of the port building, a translucent geodesic dome, its distinctive architecture visible from the main road. We were going to take a walk through Queen Mary(which first sailed in 1936), to enjoy a bit of history before we boarded our thoroughly modern Paradise (built in 1998).
There was a time, not so long ago, that to me an old ship was just an old ship. I had no interest in learning about or examining the history of seagoing vessels. I was (am) a cruise vacationer, and what mattered to me is how comfortable I would be on my next voyage. My eyes were opened, though, because of the passion of three friends of mine: Durant Imboden, a Europe travel writer, Peter Knego, a noted maritime historian, and Cruise Critic's Douglas Newman (Host Doug), a maritime enthusiast with an encyclopedic knowledge of ships of the past. These three individuals got me interested in the evolution of ship design, in the "hardware" that comprises an oceangoing vessel, and in the differences between modern cruise travel and the ships that had been used primarily as transportation.
Queen Mary was one of those ships, with elegant quarters for the upper classes and sardine-can like accommodation for "steerage" passengers, who had to endure pretty lousy amenities and service just to make the trip between the United States and Great Britain. The ship is at permanent anchor at the pier in Long Beach, a black-painted vessel with three slanted orange-yellow stacks and a long, low-and-lean profile. It looks like something concocted for a movie set, especially when a modern cruise liner is in port and the two ships are compared side by side.
A thorough tour of the ship and its museum takes a full day (and costs around $29), but we just wanted to get a peek inside. This ship sailed when my mother was a teenager, carrying the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor between England and "the Colonies"; it was built during the height of the Art Deco movement, and my newfound interest in ship history had me completely excited about at least looking into the passenger quarters.
We were lucky enough to find an open room, one now used as a hotel room. It was very large; the biggest surprise for us was that it was called a "standard" room for hotel guests. When the ship sailed, though, this definitely would have been one of the upper-class accommodations, maybe not the top level, but certainly not "steerage." The wide corridors are lined with luscious woods imported by Cunard at the time, some of which are now extinct. My mother spoke lovingly about her first cruise experience, on the defunct Regency Line's Regent Sea, which sank near the coast of South Africa in 2001 en route to Alang, India, where it was to be broken and sold for scrap. (Regency Line, which ceased operations in the mid-1990's, is not to be confused with Regent Seven Sea Cruises).
My mother loved all of the rich woods on the Regent Sea ("everything was gleaming teak," she says, "no formica"). She brings this up on every cruise we have enjoyed together, and I have to explain the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) protocols to her. By 2010, every passenger ship has to comply; for fire-safety reasons, the use of woods is limited to approximately 10 percent of a ship's furnishings, which means lots of very thin veneer and lots of faux-wood composite materials.
After our brief meander through the Queen Mary, we headed to the Carnival dome for check-in. We were surprised to see that the line had grown, and that nothing seemed to be moving at all. We later discovered that the U.S. Coast Guard had done a surprise inspection of the ship, which held up the boarding process for over an hour. But despite the cranky grumblings of many waiting passengers, I was very impressed with the way Carnival's shore personnel handled the situation. Everyone was considerate, understanding of the disappointment the early arrivals were feeling. Their job was made more difficult too, but every employee with whom we came into contact was personable and friendly, patiently explaining what had happened, and doing their best to move things along as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Jesse had recently had surgery to repair a shredded tendon in his left leg. His cast was off, but he was still in a small brace. I walk with a cane. Without our asking, one of the shore personnel pulled us out of line and put us through Special Services, designed for physically challenged guests, which sped up our boarding process and eliminated a lot of standing in the sun. By the time we were "processed"and seated in a small waiting area, the rest of the boarding passenger line was moving along quite quickly.
I had been on Paradise when it first came to the West Coast, in the fall of 2004. I was able to describe the ship to my mother when she was in the decision-making process. But I had also, quite recently, sailed on Fantasy, the first of Carnival's eight Fantasy-class ships (Paradise is the last). Both Fantasy and Paradise had recently undergone upgrading and refurbishment; Fantasy's staterooms had received a complete makeover, with new, elegant soft goods and furnishings with a contemporary look. I assumed that the same would be true for Paradise's staterooms, and had told my mother how lovely and luxurious they would be.
As we boarded, though, and made our way to our respective cabins, I got a sinking feeling. All of the open cabin doors indicated that the older salmon-colored formica and pink, orange and magenta drapes and upholstery were very much in evidence. The only concession to the "new" Carnival look was the white ribbon-cut duvet on the beds. "Uh oh," I thought, "this might be too much of a 'Fun Ship' look for her." But I needn't have worried, since she was delighted with the size of her room and the fact that the twin beds were perpendicular to each other rather than the hospital-looking side-by-side configuration typical of twin-bedded cabins.
I had also described Carnival's dining options. "Excellent," I had assured her. Real coffee, real cream, real butter, fresh vegetables and salads, fine cuts of meat, the freshest of fish and the best pizza afloat. Plus, I had told her and Jesse, they have a deli counter for sandwiches and a complimentary sushi bar, open during the evenings on the Promenade deck. This last had Jesse bouncing with excitement and was one of the things he most anticipated on his cruise -- he loves sushi. And, I had told them, there is one dish that is typically served on the first night of every Carnival cruise, a mixed New Zealand lamb plate with Mediterranean vegetables, and I couldn't wait to order it.
After lunch in the Paris Cafe, Paradise's Lido Deck cafeteria, we made a quick tour of some of the places I thought my mom and Jesse would most enjoy ... the Lido Deck pool, the aft pool on Verandah Deck for a less noisy experience, the atrium, with its classical music in the afternoons, and the gym and workout room for Jesse. And then, because I was conscious of the fact that I was "horning in" on their bonding vacation, we went our separate ways and agreed to meet after the muster drill for sailaway.
When we planned the trip, we had decided on late dinner, and took the 8 p.m. option in the Destiny dining room, the one at the aft of the ship. Since we had been assigned a table in the noisy and visible center of the room, I asked the maitre d' if there was a possibility of moving to the side, less in the center of things. The ship was full, all assignments were completed, and it didn't look possible, but he did find three seats for us at a nicely situated table.
The other guests at this large table were a Japanese family; three of them living in the United States, three on vacation from Japan. The empty chairs were the result of a terrible mix up, causing three additional family members to be left behind as Paradise set sail. The grandmother, who had been visiting from Japan, had a one-year visa, but when she arrived in the U.S., the immigration officer had stamped her passport for only six months, which she had not noticed. The six month stamp had just expired, and since she had no idea that there would be a problem, she didn't bring her actual visa with her when she left for Paradise. Because of this, she was denied boarding, and because she speaks no English, two other family members stayed behind as well. Thus, three empty seats.
Sure enough, my favorite lamb dish was on the menu, and even though Carnival has partnered with the famous chef Georges Blanc to design menu specialties, all three of us ordered the lamb instead of the turbot creation, that night's Georges Blanc specialty. The dish, which includes a thick chop and a braised shank, was as good as it ever was, and I was delighted that my mom and Jesse gave it their seal of approval. I was starting to relax. My mom and the Fun Ship looked like they might get along after all.
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$25,000 Diamond Jim on the Loose
08/03/2012 | Posted by jdavidsburgTags: recreational, Diamond Jim
Today marks final tagging with one rockfish worth $25,000, $10,000 in bonus prizes
Annapolis, Md. (August 2, 2012) - The Diamond Jim component of the 2012 Maryland Fishing Challenge entered its third and final phase today when a crew of local, volunteer anglers, Chesapeake Bay charter captains and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists caught, tagged and released more than 150 striped bass into the Chesapeake Bay. One of the tagged fish is the official Diamond Jim worth $25,000 to the angler who catches it between August 1 and midnight September 3, with the other tagged rockfish known as imposters worth at least $500 each. New this month, gift certificates have also been provided by a handful of generous, local tackle shops. So far this year, four potential Diamond Jim fish have been caught and are awaiting certification.
The Maryland Fishing Challenge is a great opportunity for families and friends to enjoy our States great outdoors, said DNR Secretary John Griffin. I encourage all Marylanders and visitors to join in making lasting memories by fishing in our beautiful waters.
As an exciting added incentive, six Maryland fishing tackle stores - All Tackle of Annapolis, Clydes Sport Shop of Landsdowne, Fishbones Bait and Tackle in Pasadena, Herbs Tackle Shop of North East, Martys Tackle Shop in Edgewater, and Tochtermans Tackle in Fells Point in Baltimore - are each offering a $1,000 gift certificate to the angler that catches the authentic Diamond Jim.
Additionally, the angler who catches the August Diamond Jim will receive a set of one-carat total weight, round, brilliant diamond stud earrings worth approximately $4,000 from Zacharys Jewelers in Annapolis. Zacharys is also providing five- to six- carat blue topaz charms for anglers who catch imposter fish. All told, the value of Diamond Jim for the month of August, including the Zacharys Diamonds and the tackle store gift certificates, is $35,000.
The Chesapeake Bay is one of the best places on earth for weddings, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and of course, fishing, said Zacharys Jewelers owner Steve Samaras. It just seems appropriate that the quest for a rockfish named Diamond Jim should have diamonds as a prize. All of us at Zacharys are happy to provide these jewels with sincere hope that on September 8, we will have a winner.
Over the summer, more than 300 imposters worth at least $500 each and one genuine Diamond Jim will be pursued by anglers. Each month Diamond Jim goes uncaught the bounty increases - from $10,000 in June, to $20,000 in July, and $25,000 in August.
The Hunt for Diamond Jim is a special summer feature of the Maryland Fishing Challenge, with roots that ran in the late1950s. The original contest featured a single, tagged striped bass worth $25,000. DNR revived this fun, family event in 2007 to highlight Marylands State fish, promote recreational fishing, recognize angler achievement and inspire natural resources stewardship. The contest still features a guaranteed $25,000 payout: If one of the three authentic Diamond Jims is not caught by midnight Labor Day, the cash prize will be split equally among the anglers who catch imposters this summer.
Now in its eighth year, the Challenge showcases Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay as a premier sport fishing destination with accessible, affordable, diverse and high quality fishing for anglers of all ages - from the crystal mountain streams, to the central Maryland lakes and the mighty Potomac River, down to the Chesapeake Bay, the Coastal Bays and the Atlantic Ocean.
This years challenge honors the life and times of world renowned fly-fishing legend Lefty Kreh. Over his remarkable 75-year career the Maryland native has shared his enthusiasm and skill for fishing through his columns, books and presentations. He is also known for his commitment to Marylands natural resources, promoting conservation and clean water, and giving back to the outdoors. Kreh will be honored by Governor Martin OMalley at the dedication of the Lefty Kreh Fishing Trail in the Hereford Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park on June 11.
Anglers who catch and register any of the more than 80 Maryland Angler Award eligible sport fish species receive certificates of achievement and free passes to the Maryland Fishing Challenge Finale, which will be held in conjunction with the Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park on September 8, 2012. This years Celebration will include chances to win a boat, trailer and motor package from Tracker Marine, a tropical vacation package from the World Fishing Network, tackle packages from Bills Outdoor Center and Bass Pro Shops and collectable Maryland Fishing Challenge shirts from Under Armour.
The Maryland Fishing Challenge runs annually from the day after Labor Day through the following Labor Day each year. All fish must be caught recreationally by rod and reel. The Angler Award species list and the official Maryland Fishing Challenge and Diamond Jim contest rules are located at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/challenge.
Catch a fish is included in the Maryland Childrens Outdoor Bill of Rights, issued by Governor Martin OMalley in April 2009. The Bill is part of the Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature, an initiative to ensure all Maryland young people have the opportunity to connect with their natural world and grow to become informed and responsible stewards.
Anglers are invited to follow Diamond Jim on Facebook at facebook.com/diamondjim.md, and DNR Fisheries at facebook.com/MDDNRFisheriesService and on Twitter at @mddnrfish.
More information on the Maryland Seafood Festival is available at www.Mdseafoodfestival.com.
Anglers that catch a tagged striper must not remove the tag. They should put the fish in their freezer and call the number printed on the tag. A DNR representative will follow-up to examine and certify the tag. The Diamond Jim component of this years challenge ends at midnight on September 3.


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'Boss Bill' prevents employer's religious beliefs from infringing on women's health care decisions
By Tiffany Brooks
Staff Writer
Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, center, along with supporters of the "Boss Bill," from left, Andrea Miller, Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal and Sen. Liz Krueger. The legislation would prevent employers from claiming religious freedom in order to prevent female employees from receiving reproductive services through their employer health insurance.
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March 10, 2014
With the Women's Equality Act stalled in the Senate Labor Committee, advocates want to ensure that the reproductive health rights secured by the Affordable Care Act aren't threatened in New York.
Sen. Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, and Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, D-Suffern, unveiled the "Boss Bill" (S.6578-a/A.8769) on Wednesday that would ban employers who claim religious freedom as the reason for not providing health insurance access to women's reproductive health care such as birth control.
"Now is the time for New York to make clear that a boss' personal beliefs do not trump a woman's health and access to the health care they need," said Krueger. "The fact that I take a job with somebody who may not share my views about family planning and reproductive health doesn't mean they get to tell me I can't use a certain kind of contraception, I can't access certain kinds of health care or they will fire me. That's completely unacceptable but currently protected under New York state Labor Law."
The legislation was drafted following news reports of lawsuits by employers looking to deny female employees birth control coverage, including the company Hobby Lobby, which is suing the federal government claiming the Affordable Care Act birth control mandate infringes on religious freedom.
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"We're talking about women's reproductive health care and access to that includes infertility, and whether or not your boss agrees with your rights to access infertility technologies. [We're] talking about our employees being able to access contraception, pharmaceuticals, procedures or basic health care," said M. Tracey Brooks, CEO of Family Planning Advocates of New York. "This is an issue being touted in religious freedoms, and the one thing I'd like to address today is that employers are not allowed to impose their own religious freedom on somebody who chooses not to practice or to practice a different religion in the United States."
The group Concerned Clergy for Choice applauded the legislators' move to protect women's reproductive rights, saying the proposed legislation protects the basic rights of women.
"Our faith urges us to protect the worker, just as the Bible teaches," said Rabbi Dennis Ross, director of Concerned Clergy for Choice. "When a woman's health insurance comes from the workplace, she earned that insurance, just like she earned her wages. The insurance belongs to her and the decision to use birth control belongs to her. Another person's religious restrictions have no place in her private, personal medical care."
Advocates stated not passing the bill is ensuring that employers who hire from the general public can discriminate against women — such as unwed mothers and women who are looking to start a family. They also say the bill is about protecting the privacy of women in the work place and keeping a professional relationship between employees and employers.
"State legislators, extremists in Congress, they're colluding to strip away our reproductive rights, one piece at a time," said Andrea Miller, president of NARAL Pro-Choice NY. "At the same time they have joined in a nationwide effort to make it possible, in fact, make it part of the law to allow discrimination in the context of employers being able to essentially undermine, if not eliminate, a woman's ability to make reproductive health decisions and act against her because she makes her own reproductive health decisions."
"This is a very important piece of legislation, something we never thought we would have to move forward to implement," Jaffee said. "This will protect an individual's rights to access basic health services without interference. This underscores the need to also move forward and pass the full Women's Equality Act as well. Employers should not have the right to make healthcare decisions for their employees. Denying millions of women access to affordable birth control is denying them access to fair and preventive health care."
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March 11, 2014 | 02:03 PM
"We're talking about women's reproductive health care and access to that includes infertility, and whether or not your boss agrees with your rights to access infertility technologies." I applaud these women for seeing the need to enact legislation to protect women's rights. I would ask the women to also look into protecting women's rights in Catholic hospitals where the childless and celibate Catholic bishops have the last word in care, therefore inevitable abortions for a nonviable fetus might not get proper medical treatment, because of the presence of a fetal heartbeat, even though there is no chance of the pregnancy being able to continue. By delay of proper medical care to help the mother to complete the inevitable abortion, infection might occur and the mother might die, as has happened. Also, the Catholic directives prevent the option of certain treatments for infertility and will not allow for sterilizations when a couple decide their family is complete. With the many hospital mergers taking place, women have to stand up for their rights, since the Catholic hierarchy are forcing their way on all women, not just Catholic women, in Catholic hospitals.
Dr Rosemary Eileen McHugh, M.D.
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Posted: 01/16/07
Just who is that flatulent, mustachioed man with all those smooth moves? He has the grace of an elephant, the clumsiness of a waiter, and the paunch of a CEO with a golden parachute. The man is Wario and he wants you off the couch and on your feet, because Wario Ware Smooth Moves is here and ready to rock…completely out of bounds.
There are 205 different minigames within Wario's smooth moves, and the art styles change from one minute to the next. Retro, super-flat, simple 3D—you'll experience every last one and some you've never thought of before.
If you haven't played a Wario Ware game before, it's very simple. Minigames are strung in a row in sets of a dozen or more. The object is to complete each minigame within a brief time limit, and ultimately, complete the entire set of themed minigames with just a handful of failures. Even though each game lasts but a few fleeting seconds, each is highly polished, and crammed with various outcomes and variations. Sound effects come out of the Wiimote in droves. It's frenetic, fast, and funny all at once.
Playing Wario Ware with the Wii remote is all about forms, or how you hold the remote. Sometimes it's a pointer, sometimes it's a handle, and sometimes it's an elephant trunk. You never know what's coming next. Handy and hilarious tutorials explain each of the 19 forms with a Jack Handy impersonator doling out some inane, though quite funny, facts.
Smooth Moves carries on the odd tradition that Rayman Raving Rabbids started of having multiplayer locked at the offset. Once open, there's a bunch of variations for multiplayer, some supporting as many 12 players, but even with some between-game tweaks, it all boils down to hot seat play. You only need one remote, but it lacks the interaction the GameCube version offers with multiple people playing at once. Bungee buddies and star nose allow two players to work in tandem, one holding the nunchuk, the other the remote, but that's about it.
The single-player game's execution is great, with content unlocking constantly, but still giving incentive to go back and unlock more or just play around. Dr. Crygor's 20-game challenge is great for those looking for a high score, or wondering how long they can keep going. Mii integration is fantastic, and you'll never know where your little computer people will show up.
The game depends entirely on the system's ability to recognize the different forms. Most of them work great, but we found one in particular to be a bit of a stickler, the waiter. This particular form seems to be completely dependent on how close you are to the TV. Sit too far away from the sensor bar and the console won't recognize it at all. And when that happens, there's no way to complete the minigame. It would be extremely frustrating if it weren't for the fact that the other 18 forms are pulled off flawlessly. Finding more ways to use the Wii remote will be no easy task, and Wario Ware certainly shows off the versatility of the device like a charm.
Unless you're one of those types that takes yourself a little too seriously, Wario Ware is guaranteed to make you laugh. It's like the developers dumped a bunch of objects into a scenario generator and created whatever it spit out. The games are mostly simple in execution but all primed on the core concept of fun. And if that wasn't enough, each boss battle is really something else, with 9-Volt's Star Fox memories and the Mini-Wario's Teletubby-inspired boy band taking top marks.
You can burn through the single-player game, that is unlocking the ending and multiplayer, in a few hours, but it will take lots of replays to see everything. Just like the previous games in the series, it's definitely on the short side, but the party potential is sky high.
Without a doubt, Wario Ware: Smooth Moves tops any current Wii minigame collection on the market. Still, the series itself depends largely on novelty, and novelty is sometimes known for briskly running dry. But Wario's latest exploits manage to flesh out all of the little movements that are going to make up the vocab of Wii games to come, and if you've got an iota of innocence left in your body, you won't be able to help but have a great time.
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Written Answers - In-service Training
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Dáil Éireann Debate
67. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the professional development for teachers support service intends to have an Irish version of the website; the reason there remains an English only version of the website; and the way he intends to raise the standard of Irish taught in schools if the primary website for teachers in-service remains available in English only. [26738/11][120]
70. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that he is complying with the Official Languages Act 2003 in view of the fact that the professional development for teacher support website remains only in English; if he is satisfied that all personnel who provide the support service have the ability to deliver services through Irish; if he is satisfied that PDST supplies all materials and resources in Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26741/11]
Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn): I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 70 together.
The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) is in the process of developing its website. The current website is a holding page and is available in English only. Work is underway on reviewing the extensive bank of resources developed by the former support services with regard to their ongoing relevance. The materials selected for the new website will then be translated.
The PDST provides bilingual versions of its documentation, materials and resources. Where the PDST engages in face to face support with teachers and schools, documentation including presentations and handouts are provided through the language medium of the school.
The PDST has a number of personnel with the necessary Irish language skills to support Gaelscoileanna. Whilst the level of resources available has fallen in recent times in accordance with overall budgetary constraints, the PDST has recently recruited additional personnel, a number of whom have the capacity to provide a service through Irish
68. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that on the professional development for teacher support service there are post-primary tutors giving in-service to primary teachers and, vice versa, primary teachers providing in-service to post-primary teachers; the measures he will take to address this situation; and his views that such practices are conductive to delivering a high standard of in-service of teachers. [26739/11]
Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn): A national cross-sectoral Professional Development Support Service for Teachers was established in September 2010 to support the sharing and development of expertise, best pedagogical practice, skills and competencies across the primary and post-primary sectors.
A cross-sectoral approach to continuing professional development (CPD) aims to streamline, coordinate and prevent a duplication of available resources in the system and seeks to ensure cohesion and coherence across all sectors. This supports the achievement of appropriate teaching and learning standards and the development of a reflective, enquiry-oriented, life-long learning approach to the teaching profession.
The Department is committed to the facilitation of a sustained national effort to promote a smooth and seamless transition at each point of change in the education system including the transition between primary and post-primary schools.
In addition, a cross-sectoral approach to CPD aims to build long-term capacity across each geographical region and harness existing reserves of experience and expertise at regional level.
A range of cross-sectoral continuing professional development models are provided and are complimented by differentiated sectoral models of CPD linked to the identified specific needs of primary and/or post-primary teachers.
69. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the feedback forms which are completed by the attendees on the professional development for teachers [121]support in-service course are read and analysed by either the staff on PDTS or by his Department officials; and the changes that have been made as a result of the analysis of feedback forms. [26740/11]
Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn): The aim of the continuing professional development (CPD) provided by all support services is to enhance and maintain the quality of teaching and learning in our schools. In designing its continuing professional development (CPD) programmes, the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), which is staffed by expert practitioners, consults as appropriate with other experts in the area of educational provision such as the Inspectorate of my Department, and external bodies such as the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.
The Department's primary means of gathering evidence about quality and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning is the inspection process in schools. The reports of my Department's inspectorate inform CPD planning on an ongoing basis. In addition, feedback from participants at in-service events is collected and analysed and this serves as evidence of quality as well as in informing the development of future provision.
Question No. 70 answered with Question No. 67.
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DePaul Heads to Notre Dame for Meyo Invitational
Feb. 2, 2012
Meyo Invitational Schedule Heat Sheets
CHICAGO - The DePaul men's and women's track and field teams head out to Notre Dame, Ind., on Friday to begin the two-day Meyo Invitational hosted by the Fighting Irish. The competition is scheduled to start on Friday at 4 p.m. and continue on Saturday at 9 a.m. where the Blue Demons compete against over 40 other squads.
On Friday, freshmen open up the day for DePaul. Freshman Ashley Holden kicks off the competition for the Blue Demons in the women's long jump event at 5 p.m. before Ayesha Ewing takes on the women's 60 meter dash. Jazmyn Durrah and Adam Kovacs follow with the women's and men's weight throw competitions.
At Friday's end, Max Clink, Ben Hiromura, and Lucas Junk partake in the men's 1,000 meter run while Rebecca Adamcheck and Kelcie Daniels take on the women's 500 meter and Chris Miedema competes in the men's 500 meter.
On Saturday, DePaul heads back to the Loftus Sports Center for a full day of events. The Blue Demons will be represented in the shot put, the mile run, the 200 and 400 meter dashes, and the 800 meter run. In the afternoon invitational runs, Matthew Graham will compete in the men's 3000 meter run before the Blue Demons return home to Lincoln Park.


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Phoenix Bewitches Readers, Flies off Bookshelves at Lightning SpeedForget the "witching hour," June 21, 2003 at 12:01 a.m. should be renamed the "wizarding hour" as bookstores around the world opened their doors to deliver the fifth installment of J.K. Rowling's magical Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, to readers of all ages. The book pulled down records as it was pulled off the shelves, becoming the fastest selling book to date.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., who publishes the Potter series, announced 1,777,541 copies of the latest book were sold in the first 24 hours. This number more than quadruples the first-day sales statistics of Phoenix's predecessor, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which held the previous record with 372,775 copies sold its first day.
American Potter publisher, Scholastic Inc., also released enormous first-day sales figures for what is considered to be the largest children's book ever published. Phoenix weighs 2.2 lbs. and runs a lengthy 870 pages (766 pages in the British edition), encompassing some 255,000 words. Not deterred by its size, Scholastic estimates that 5 million copies of the book were purchased by eager fans in the first 24 hours.
Between the two publishers, 13 million copies of the book were printed before its release and Scholastic has announced that it will print an additional 800,000 copies of the book in order to meet the large demand for the book, bringing their total number of books printed to 9.3 million. The size of the initial printings was seen as unprecedented, but with 192 million of Rowling's first four books published in 200 countries and 55 languages worldwide, their popularity is hard to deny. One copy of Phoenix was sold for every 60 people living in the US and UK in the first 24 hours alone, and Barnes and Noble reported they sold nearly 80 copies a second. The British WHSmith chain expects Phoenix to be ten times more popular than Goblet. So far, readers are enchanted and critics impressed.
Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Thousands of New Harry Books Stolen in Late Night HeistA truck containing more than 7,000 copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in J.K. Rowling's series about the boy wizard, was stolen from outside a warehouse in northern England on June 15. The truck was later found, with none of the books. Police are searching the truck for forensic evidence. The books are valued at $220,000. Police threatened to prosecute anyone who handles the Order of the Phoenix before its official release on June 21. Over 1 million copies have been sold in advance of the release. The English publisher of Rowling's books, Bloomsbury, estimates that on June 21, 31,000 mail carriers will be required to deliver all the books ordered in England alone.
Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Mark the date! The fifth installment in the Harry Potter series hits stores on Saturday, June 21, 2003—nearly three years since the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, runs a lengthy 896 pages, 38 chapters, and 255,000 words. The publishers, Bloomsbury and Scholastic, decided to put the book on sale on a Saturday so kids wouldn't miss school waiting in line to buy the long-awaited novel.
The book opens:
"The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive."And here's a snippet from later in the book:
"It is time," he said, "for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything."Kids should consider themselves lucky—they only had to wait three years for the vital information.


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A BODY of a man has been found in the River Trent in Notts.
Police believe the body discovered in the river at Netham Lock, Newark, is that of missing man Donal Whelan.
The body was discovered by a member of the public today.
Police are exploring the circumstances surrounding his death but it is not thought to be suspicious at this stage.
Mr Whelan, 49, was reported missing on April 15 and was last seen on April 8 leaving the Rutland Arms, Barnby Gate, Newark.
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Hospital's gun policyYour recent front page news story about three unarmed security guards employed by Piedmont Newnan Hospital demanding that a Tyrone police officer, in full uniform, remove his duty weapon due to hospital policy was outrageous and another example of the product of unintended consequences without the use of common sense.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital is well within its rights to establish any policy they wish as it pertains to private property and their view of who will possess weapons. But a policy that distinguishes "on-duty" officers from "off-duty" officers would differentiate the motives of a sworn police officer based on compensation, not oath of office.
A state-certified police officer is trained, equipped, experienced and prepared to respond to any situation and is never considered "off-duty" whether wearing a uniform or in plain clothes. To believe a police officer presents a "security threat" to a hospital is asinine, illogical and would demand an immediate stringent review of Piedmont Newnan Hospital's policy makers and their hidden agendas.
Active shooters have one common denominator -- the selection of soft targets. Schools, hospitals, churches, movie theaters, shopping malls are all considered soft targets due to the lack of security personnel ready, willing and able to immediately defend against a forcible threat.
Grady Memorial and the Atlanta Medical Center welcome police officers from multiple jurisdictions to their premises, making no regard for duty status. These are urban environments with greater security concerns than Piedmont Newnan Hospital could ever imagine.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital opened its doors to stories of customer service complaints. Now we find out they don't like the men in blue? I am missing PAPP Clinic more each day.
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Wigwam Golf Resort is in west Phoenix, just a couple miles north of I-10. It's a pure golf resort with 250 rooms, but you don't need to stay here to play here. We based our group here, and in addition to the Wigwam Gold and Red Courses, also played Grayhawk and Troon. Three 18 hole courses here in a very well maintained and old classic setting, reminds you of the Pinehurst of the desert, it opened in the 1930′s, and is just a great place to camp out for a few days. The Gold Course is the top course here and was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones. Sr. in 1965, and plays to 7,430 yards, 74.5 course rating, and a 135 slope, and is a parkland layout. The greens are fairly large and raised and well guarded by Jones' style of bunkering. They tend to be fast with a good deal of undulation.
The Red Course was designed by Red Lawrence and is 6,852 yards, 72.4 course rating and 126 slope, and is parkland as well routed along streams and ponds with pine and eucalyptus tree lined fairways with water on half of the holes. The Blue Course is a Jones design as well, and is the shortest at 6,000 yards, 69 course rating, and 123 slope. It's a shotmaker's dream, and if you're playing you big bomber partner, you will have the advantage. It's more target golf, and it helps to play it a couple of times to understand the routing and best approach. There's only water on 4 holes, but a good amount of large and deep bunkers, the greens are elevated and medium sized, and overall a very challenging layout.
The environment here is classic, very well maintained with excellent guest service, and worth playing just to experience an original.
Thanks Chris for your review on the Wigwam, if you've played here, give us your review below, Cheers!