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Gregg Bolinger wrote:If you need to preserve order you are going to have to write a parser yourself. Which really isn't that hard.
Sudhakar Kumar wrote:Hi gregg,
Thanks for giving..
here I got a doubt.. what I'm supposed to put instead of System.getProperty("line.separator")
Gregg Bolinger wrote:
Why would you put something instead of that? If using Scanner, that tells the scanner what to break elements on. You want it to break on a new line. If you aren't using Scanner, you don't need it at all.
Rob Prime wrote:Are those really your field names? And will they always be "fieldX.readOnly" etc? If so, you can use the following technique:
int index = 1;
String property = "field" + index + ".readOnly";
String value = props.getProperty(property);
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// get the rest of the field<index> properties
property = "field" + index + ".readOnly";
value = props.getProperty(property);
This code will continue as long as the field for the index is there. You can't have any gaps, but the number of fields can be virtually unlimited.


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Brittany Botts, C'2015, will spend her summer exploring the issue of light-skinned women on historically Black colleges and university campuses as part of her participation in the summer Humanities Institute at the Bunche Center for African-American Studies at the University of California at Los Angeles.
Botts' research will specifically examine the intersection of light-skinned women's social capital on campus and their performance of Blackness in relation to lightness. "I am interested in exploring an idea of light privilege; the way in which having light skin as a female on an HBCU campus impacts one's social experience," said Botts, a sociology and anthropology major, and one of six students in the program.
"I seek to use a modern-day approach to the colorist conversation, which for so long has been primarily focused on the dark-skinned woman's point of view. My research argues that this perspective is valid and important, however must be considered in conversation with light skinned women as well in order to holistically understand the issue of the color complex and how it affects Black women today."
Botts plans to use her experiences in Cape Town, South Africa and Accra, Ghana, to compare perceptions of light-skin abroad to perceptions of light skin in America. The program matches HBCU students with faculty mentors who assist in development of a research topic. It also introduces students to African-American studies on a graduate level.
Through rigorous course selections ranging from African-American music to African-American art and literature, students are expected to produce original knowledge based on the information gathered through course material. At the end of the program, Botts will complete a research paper and present it at a research conference attended by other UCLA summer research fellows.
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The El Paso Fire Department is investigating a spree of arson fires that occurred Friday morning in East El Paso.
At about 4 a.m., El Paso Fire crews responded to a Dumpster and vehicle fire on the 1500 block of Brian Ray Circle, at the Lake Fairway Apartment complex.
When fire crews arrived, both the Dumpster and a white Honda civic four-dour coupe were on fire.
Fire crews were able to put out the fire in a matter of minutes. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $6,000.
Then at about 4:26 a.m., fire crews responded to a vehicle fire at 1603 Brian Ray Circle.
George De La Torre, spokesman for the El Paso Fire Department, said the fires appear to be intentional.
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November 27, 2015
RENO, NV - Investigators say a string of small brushfires in Sun Valley late Wednesday night may have been intentionally set.
Washoe County deputies tell KOLO 8 News Now there were three fires near Gepford Park around 10:30 p.m.
None of those fires threatened any structures, and fire crews quickly put out the flames.
So far investigators don't know who started them.
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Batman On An Ipad [VIDEO]
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What this week promises is a brief, shining moment in time when anything seems possible. Sagittarius is sandwiched in between two dour, reclusive signs, Scorpio and Capricorn, and as a consequence seems to shine all the more brightly. For fire and air folk it brings opportunities to stretch their wings and fly. With the additional planets in fire this year eager to persuade us to believe in miracles, the temptation to run off in six different directions may be irresistible for some. My thought is to enjoy the moment for what it is and not make too much of it.
A fiery start to the week with six planets in the fire signs!! Sagittarius Sun, Mercury and Venus with Moon and Uranus in Aries plus Jupiter in Leo . . . the natives will be restless for sure. For those who have more practical concerns, the productive sextile between Mars in Capricorn and Saturn in Scorpio on Monday will help. This is a dynamic duo can provide the tenacity and endurance needed to complete any task we need to get wrapped up ASAP. Take advantage of this because once Mars leaves Capricorn for Aquarius on Thursday, the agenda may change significantly. Air fuels fire and may result in conflagrations that could spring up out of nowhere. Aquarius loves a good cause to fight for and Sagittarius will be happy to offer suggestions.
Speaking of fuel . . . Mercury in Sagittarius is trine innovative Uranus in Aries on Friday. This is a very exciting, creative aspect that will light up people's minds and spirits. The catch is the connection to the Uranus-Pluto square. Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn are now exact by degree though the aspect won't be partile until December 15. For those who have personal planets or an Ascendant in the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) from 11° to 13°, Mercury may have important messages to deliver late this week. Mercury in Sagittarius is not noted for its tact, so those messages could be harsh, abrupt and opinionated.
On one hand, the boisterous fiery energy this week creates excitement and gets the holiday season off to a bang up start. On the other hand, it can lead people to say and do things on the spur of the moment they may regret later. Fire and air folks will probably handle this well and firmly believe all is fabulous while earth and water folk are more likely to be reserving judgment or be outright uncomfortable with all the brouhaha. I'm in "wait and see" mode myself.
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If there is a rush to judgment, Aries, you will probably feel the pull to lead the way. The bright, highly charged atmosphere could get your blood moving and you may find yourself caught up in a cause or two before you realize it. Remember to stop and breathe once in awhile.
All this rushing about is not to your taste, Taurus, because you know how easy it is to drop the ball and lose track of something critical in the process. What might distract you is a noticeable increase on your time and energy at work the latter part of the week. Do your best to not let the silliness get to you.
Now you, Gemini, love the glitter and excitement of the holidays! You may find yourself spending more time than usual with your significant other and enjoying it. Spontaneous gatherings with your peers late this week could turn out to be lots of fun and very stimulating. Turning off your brain at night may be tough now.
Monday looks like the most favorable day for you this week, Cancer, especially for finishing up projects with your partner, either business or personal. You appreciate their work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile. The latter part of the week may bring extra demands on your time and energy stemming from unexpected events at work. Get plenty of rest.
Unless you have some other heavy transit weighing down your natal chart, Leo, the energy this week suits you extremely well. Your creative drive is turned on high and you might find wild and crazy types appealing now. Please do exercise some discretion when it comes to risk taking because sooner or later this will all wind down again.
Brace yourself, Virgo, because you might find the party is at your house whether you planned it that way or not. Family members are full of opinions these days and not afraid to share them with anyone within hearing distance. All of this may be hard on your nervous system, so don't hesitate to ask for more peace and quiet.
While you may enjoy all the hustle and bustle this week, Libra, you could find it all overwhelming too. It might feel like everyone has something they want your feedback on, so make them take a number and get in line. Your interest in expressing your creative side picks up late in the week. Just in time to make holiday gifts?
Monday is far and away your best day this week, Scorpio, and an excellent time to make sound, thoughtful choices or finish up old business. Much of your energy these days is focused on ways to manage your money successfully. Some of you may even get a nice bit of extra cash this week!
Savor every minute of this week's bright, sparkly energy, Sagittarius. You know in your heart of hearts it is as fleeting as it is fun. If you receive an off the cuff invitation from your sweetheart to go out on the town now, take them up on it! You only live once, right?!
Unlike some others, Capricorn, you are probably less than enthusiastic about all the holiday hoopla. Make sure you take advantage of the solid support available to you on Monday to tie up some loose ends because by week's end you may not the energy you've enjoyed the past couple of months.
This is the perfect time for you to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, Aquarius. Getting out and meeting people appeals to you now. Coming up with a clever way to promote your favorite cause looks like a good possibility this week and you may find yourself feeling re-energized again.
The first of this week is a very good time for you to reassess decisions you made regarding your career last week, Pisces. What sounded good then may not be looking all that great now. If apologies are in order, make them and move forward. It does appear this will all go away by the end of the week.
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Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals
These divisional opponents have been entrenched in a tight rivalry since both were added to AFC West in 2002. Both sides have been dominated at their home stadium with the Cardinals having only lost once to Seattle at University of Phoenix Stadium. The rivalry has seen swings in fortune , in the last five years, with the Cardinals winning four matches in a row (in 2008-2009) before the Seahawks won three matches in a row (in 2010-2011). Their game in the final week of the 2011 season was an overtime thriller.
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Head to Head Record
Arizona Cardinals leads Seattle Seahawks (16-14)
Points Scored
Seattle Seahawks leads Arizona Cardinals (744-597)
Records per Stadium
Record @ University of Phoenix Stadium: Arizona Cardinals leads Seattle Seahawks (6-2)
Record @ Century Link Field: Seattle Seahawks leads Arizona Cardinals (8-4)
Last 10 Meetings:
- 12/22/2013 Arizona Cardinals: 17 - Seattle Seahawks: 10
- 10/17/2013 Seattle Seahawks: 34 - Arizona Cardinals: 22
- 12/09/2012 Seattle Seahawks: 50 - Arizona Cardinals: 0
- 09/09/2012 Arizona Cardinals: 20 - Seattle Seahawks: 16
- 01/01/2012 Arizona Cardinals: 23 - Seattle Seahawks: 20
- 09/25/2011 Seattle Seahawks: 13 - Arizona Cardinals: 10
- 11/14/2010 Seattle Seahawks: 36 - Arizona Cardinals: 18
- 10/24/2010 Seattle Seahawks: 22 - Arizona Cardinals: 10
- 11/15/2009 Arizona Cardinals: 31 - Seattle Seahawks: 20
- 10/18/2009 Arizona Cardinals: 27 - Seattle Seahawks: 3
2013 Season Rankings:
Seattle Seahawks
Offence: 17th
Defense: 18th
Passing: 26th
Rushing: 4th
Arizona Cardinals
Offence: 12th
Defense: 30th
Passing: 13th
Rushing: 23rd
2012 Season Rankings:
Seattle Seahawks
Offence: 17th
Defense: 28th
Passing: 27th
Rushing: 3rd
Arizona Cardinals
Offence: 32nd
Defense: 21st
Passing: 28th
Rushing: 32nd
2014/2015 Pro-bowlers in Squad:
Seattle Seahawks: 6
Arizona Cardinals: 4
Quarterback Record:
Russell Wilson (Seahawks QB) Record Against Cardinals: 2-3
Carson Palmer (Cardinals QB) Record Against Seahawks: 1-2
Quarterbacks Head to Head:
Russell Wilson tied with Carson Palmer 1-1
Coaches Record:
Pete Carroll (Seahawks Coach) Record Against Cardinals: 6-3
Bruce Arians (Cardinals Coach) Record Against Seahawks: 1-1
Coaches Head to Head:
Pete Carroll tied with Bruce Arians 1-1


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Once I had an incident where I gave a "tyubeteyka" (skullcap) national Uzbek cap to my Swedish friend for his birthday. It happened like this: he is a true Swede who does not speak the Russian language and has a quite vague idea about Uzbekistan in general. The gift to the far away Sweden was sent by mail and after a few weeks I received an e-mail: "...Thank you for the present. At first I did not really understand what is its use (it somehow resembled a female breast), but then I guessed. Now, I always cover the teapot with this interesting painted cap, drink hot tea, never get sick and think about you".
Honestly speaking, I was not so surprised at his amusing decision to use the skullcap as a cap for the teapot. How was he to know that this is a national headdress? This is my fault so I had to explain straight away what, for what and why.
In order to redeem my past reticence, today I will let you know everything about these curiously beautiful headdresses, about this peculiar element of the Uzbek soul. After all, one day you will buy, or knowing people will present you, or you will simple inherit a beautiful small hat skullcap, and you will not only nobly and with dignity put it on the stately head (and not the teapot), but also will amaze everyone with your erudition and knowledge of Uzbek traditions!
The tyubeteykas are an essential part of the Uzbek national costume and at the same time a genuine work of Uzbek art. The skullcap for an Uzbek is like a sombrero for the Argentinean, straw hat for the Vietnamese, "papaha" for the Georgian. It represents a hard or soft hat with lining. They are comfortable, beautiful and practical. Tyubeteyka (from Turk "tyube" top, peak) is a national headdress not only of Uzbeks, but also of other Central-Asian nations. At least ten legends, sayings, proverbs, riddles and wise aphorisms are related to it. Thus, for instance, in the Uzbek environment, when one wants to say that something will be done in a trice immediately, one says: "Duppingni bir aylantirguncha" ("In the period while the tyubeteyka is turned around the head").
Oh, this famous, glorious skullcap! In what epos does it not come forward, what kind of feelings and emotions it does not express! In ancient times the caravan men, fearing the attack of robbers, did not start on a journey alone, but in a drove a company of merchants and traders. They knew very well the location of "karokcha" the robbers and in orderto find out if they are sitting at home or have left "for hunt" the bravest and experienced man was secretly sent to theirden.
He learned everything that was required and then at a respectful distance from the thieves' block, having climbed a hillock gave signs to his mates: usually placing a cap, "telpak"or"duppi" (skullcap) on the tip of a pike, he waved it in the air and tossed up high. This was a good sign the robbers were not on the spot, they were somewhere else and in the case of danger the spy waved the headdress to the opposite sides. And the "caravanbashis", according to the sign set about to action. This is why in the Uzbek nation the phrase "I threw up my skullcap" represent the sense of happiness and rejoice.
In the old days some "chapani-uhar", a merry brave "jigit" will pass by the people wearing his skullcap at a slant. By this he expressed not only his courage but also showed everyone his well-being, contentment with life, insouciance. Usually such lucky men wearing the tyubeteyka at a slant were more often seen among the not burdened with family concerns but callow young men. Having moved the skullcap to the nape folded in half and holding it in the hand they walked about with songs at the feasts and thus entertained themselves. People spoke of such fine fellows as: His "Duppa" is always folded in half; or else people used to call after them: Go, go and carry your "duppa" with you.
Sometimes the skullcap unexpect-edly appears as a hero of humoresques. They say that one bald jigit-kal dropped his duppa to the "aryk" (irrigation ditch). He despairingly began to toss about the bank trying to take it from the water in order to hide his bald patch. However the skullcap, alack, floated away further and further with the flow. Then the bold jigit seeing that his efforts are fruitless took out his comb. After all they say: "What does our mangy guy have?? Just an iron comb."
The kal, having put his arms akimbo boastfully said:
So what? Some skullcap! Let it flow, after all it has been small and tight for me...
Thus, the glorious incomparable duppa can be a close friend as well as a confidant at hard times. When it is required to concentrate and calmly discuss an uneasy situation, they say: If there is no advisor, put your skullcap on the ground and consult at least her. In the Uzbek riddles the duppa is described elaborately and intricately and above all its external ornament: "A rim on the head, a butterfly on the rim", "She is one, has four faces, sixteen children."
The skullcaps differ in types for men, women, children and old people. If you are a stately man you better not wear a female skullcap even if you liked it more. If you are a beautiful woman the child duppa is not for you since knowledgeable people will ridicule you. This why when you are buying a skullcap immediately ask for whom it is intended. Old women do not wear this headdress. The children duppas (kulohcha, kalpakcha, duppi, kulupush) are remarkable for their diversity and colorfulness of the materials, splendor of tassels and small balls, embroideries, spangles, abundance of amulets.
The richest ornamental system of decorating duppas is closely related to the spiritual life, customs and the poetic attitude of the nation. This type of art passed a long way of develop-ment, many generations of embroiderers, having inherited the traditions of the national art; put a particle of their heart and their own comprehension of beauty in the handicrafts. The diversity of the shapes of duppas conical, tetrahedral, round, domical; the color variety from laconic black and white to bright multicolored all this makes the Uzbek headdresses universal.
The process of making skullcaps is very complicated and labor-intensive. It is made from two layers of cloth, which are quilted and fastened with a silk or cotton thread. The ready-made duppa is embroidered with silk thread and gold or silver thread. Mainly women were masters of the art of embroidering duppas. The most often found motives ornamenting the skullcaps are: floral motive, almond-shaped motive "bodom" the symbol of life and fertility. One of the very popular patterns in the duppa ornamentation is "ili izi" (snake trace), which acts a guard. Geometrical patterns are no less popular.The most widespread variety of a male skullcap is a Chust duppa. It is characterized by a black background and a white pattern in the form of four pods of cayenne "kalampir", one in each sector of the duppa (symbol of purity and detachment from all the earthy) and embroidered in a row as arcs of the cap-band.
It is interesting that four flowers in the upper part of the duppa, according to legend, sort of protect the health of a man from four sides, and sixteen flowers at the selvage of the skullcap express the wish for the family to be big and harmonious (have sixteen children). According to researchers, the flowers embroidered in white silk on a white background served as a sign of the purity of a man's soul and heart. It will not be uninteresting to find out that in the community of coreligionists of the East it is considered as an act of indelicacy to take off the headdress during a celebration or mourning. To tear it off the head means to deeply insult. Not for nothing an ancient saying still exists in the nation that the honor and conscience of a man lie in his skullcap.
The black, green, blue duppas with four snow-white feathers can be found in all parts of Uzbekistan: in the Baysun kishlak of Surhandarya where bright and unique as the nature itself headdresses are embroidered, and in Bukhara where the victorious gait of the glorious gold-embroidery skullcaps began.
Such a paradox: a duppa created by the craftswomen of Fergana many centuries ago instantly spread around the huge region! This headdress turned into an essential part of the costume not only to millions of Uzbeks, it is worn by Tajiks , Uygurs, Kazakhs ,Afghans and many other Muslim nations. The entire concept is ingenious and simple: in heat it saves from sunstrokes and in bad weather when one wears a warm hat, it folds tightly and fits in the pocket.
The skullcap for an Uzbek is like a particle of the soul. Seriously, in an Uzbek home no celebration can do without this headdress, it is worn when close people are seen off to the last journey. It is obligatory to come in a skullcap to the Muslim scared places mosques. According to an ancient Oriental custom a dear guest is presented with a robe, "suzanne" and a duppa. The feathers of a dove bird that symbolizes peace and happiness, - were lovingly embroidered by our craftswomen, who thus expressed the soul of the nation. The Uzbeks always connected a magical origin to the image of a bird. When a silver-bearded old man as well as a newborn baby wears this duppa it seems that the faces of people brighten.
The high artistic merits, ornamental images of the embroideries of the Uzbek skullcaps are illustrated by a profound emotional sounding and carried out by a truly rich inspired and sunny fantasy wherein probably their force, sacrament and enchanting magic lies within.
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EL PASO -- Lorenzo García, the El Paso Independent School District superintendent, received a vote of confidence Tuesday night when the district's trustees voted unanimously to extend his contract.
The extension comes without a pay increase as the board voted to continue paying him $280,314 a year -- the same amount he received last year.
The vote of confidence for the district's leadership comes a week after the district's tax rate election failed, and after several people in the community, including Texas Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, have called for García's resignation.
School board member Isela Castañon-Williams defended the board's decision.
"The facts remain that the district's stats show that we have made great gains," she said.
According to Texas Education Agency figures, the district's scores on state-mandated tests are up and have been increasing since García arrived in 2006.
In 2004, the district's math score in the TAKS test was 56. In 2010, the score was 84. In science, the district's score was 53 in 2004 and 2005. This year the score was 82.
García said he is most proud of the fact that the district now has zero schools rated as unacceptable. Before his arrival, 14 campuses were deemed unacceptable by the TEA.
Still, García is not without detractors.
Franklin High School teacher Tom Davis said the tax ratification election last week was defeated because teachers are unhappy with García.
"Teachers voted against their own salary and a pay increase because they don't like the way the district is being run," Davis said. "I did that, too."
Before voting on García's contract, the board members voted not to give employees a pay increase this coming year. The district has 9,083 employees who combined make $453,695,507 a year.
By not giving anyone a pay increase, the district will save $2.7 million, according to district officials. Teacher salaries are renegotiated each year, and the district is not mandated to give teachers a step increase.
Lucy Clarke, president of the El Paso Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel, said teachers will be disappointed and angry once they find out they are not getting a raise.
"But if that's what has to happen for them to retain their job, then I think they will accept it," Clarke said. "This is a matter of the district scratching every bit of its budget before relieving anyone from their job."
Since the tax election failed last week, García has repeatedly said that the district must make cuts to its budget. The district was asking voters to approve an increase in the tax rate, which would have allowed the district to raise $36 million more.
The election failed by a 2-to-1 ratio.
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Posted on: May 27, 2011 7:22 am
Edited on: May 27, 2011 11:32 am
Tiki Barber: He's always been a brilliant idiot. Easily one of the most intelligent people I've covered and also one of the more tone deaf. It's not a stunner that he made some truly insensitive comments in an interview with Sports Illustrated in which he compared himself to Anne Frank. And, in a nutshell, that's Barber. So much good, and so much phony. When in New York, he was always vastly underrated as a player. I covered Barber for most of his career and he remains one of the most versatile backs I've seen. He was also among the most arrogant. Most Giants players hated Barber. I mean, hated him. They thought he was a pompous putz on a lifelong journey to show the world he was smarter than most of his football peers. He worked some members of the New York media (and by worked, I mean suckered) into them portraying him as a combination of Jim Brown, Walter Cronkite and Marlon Brando.
Instances like this one were the reason why he was so disliked. Frank died in a concentration camp as a teenager after hiding from the Nazis for two years. I'm trying to think how a football player who cheated on his pregnant wife compares to a victim of the Nazis. Nothing comes to mind. Maybe it will later. There are a few things athletes should never do: compare themselves to slaves or victims of the Holocaust.
As for Barber, my guess is, his comeback will have moderate success. Barber always had a lot of heart. He was tough and he didn't leave the game because he was physically battered. Barber left because he thought he was on his way to one day host the CBS Evening News. He'll catch on somewhere and one day, I bet, he'll compare himself to Martin Luther King.
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I personally easily can no longer link up with exclusively by yourself Feed. You should pay off ?
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Man, this burning sensation in my knee ! Whew, take a deep breath, every one is counting on me. I gotta get it together. There he is. taking warm up pitches. I can't stand that half smirk on his face. I just want to wipe it off with a brillo pad ! Damn, 96mph. Its going to be a long night. _Play ball !!!!!!! Ok, its time. Maybe if I take a half step back I can at least get a grounder out of this prick. Strike one !!! Man ! I'm just gettin to old for this. Just to old. Ok, here it comes,,, Strike two !!!!! I'm not believing this. Lord please , just give me a piece of it. Time out !!!! I gotta get a grip, I gotta do what I have always done. I gotta be a ball player ! Alright, bring it!!! Whack!!!!! The lord is my Shepard...
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thanks billsabres-CO. people can be quite amazing sometime.
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Tiki was not attempting to compare himself directly to Anne Frank. He was making a joke, saying that he was the "reverse Anne Frank" because he is a gentile being hidden in the house of his Jewish agent, where she was a Jew being hidden by gentiles. There was no comparison to WHY she needed to be hidden, the conditions, etc.Very valid remark -- but only up to a point. To ignore the reasons they felt the need to hide, though, is to imply that they're not relevant.
And when Tiki hides because he was caught being a sleazy douchebag and is afraid of facing accusatory questions by a nosey press, while Anne hid because she was born Jewish and was afraid of being brutally executed by genocidal maniacs, the moral difference is big enough to render the two cases unworthy of comparison.
Did I take personal offense at Barber's infidelity or his low-class remarks? No; but only because I didn't expect better from him. But I can't blame others who have a more personal connection to Tiki's scandal or the Holocaust for being upset.
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I will help with this:
WTF is YHVHOur intrepid messenger demonstrated his ignorance here as well. He no doubt intended to write YHWH which is the Hebrew for "the unspeakable name of the Lord". Even though it is unspeakable, many to attempt, and it sounds like "Yawhey".
stevieisgod, thanks for a cogent explanation for the differences between slavery and genocide. Mulattoking is clearly a very disturbed individual; he needs a lot more help that anything he'll read on this message board.
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The Tiki Barber thing is just another example of the egocentricity of most sports stars, who think sports field heroism is as meaningful as real-world heroism. It's sad that so many here shrug off Tiki's offense, just because rank infidelity is business as usual for big celebrities (e.g. Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others). But to cheat on your pregnant wife and dump her for your mistress is truly world-class sleazy. The only way it could be sleazier is if the girlfriend was Tiki's wife's best friend or Tiki's best friend's wife (e.g. Gavin Newsom).
So Barber is hiding out because he's been caught being an epic sleazebag, and he thoughtlessly compares himself with an innocent Jewish girl who hid from genocidal maniacs (just because he hid in a Jewish man's attic). Dollars to donuts many people here who are upset that others took offense at that will, themselves, turn around later tonight and express fury at some ref's unfair, game-changing call.


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Issaquah School District talks homework
August 22, 2013
By Neil Pierson
There were some conclusive patterns demonstrated by months-long research into the homework practices of Issaquah School District students.
Results of the district's homework survey were presented to the Issaquah School Board on Aug. 14. The eight-question survey was offered online in June to students, parents and teachers; it came on the heels of site-based homework meetings throughout the spring at 15 of the district's 24 schools.
Nearly 1,500 people responded to the online survey – 75 percent of them parents – and Issaquah's Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) gleaned three broad goals for district officials.
The results concluded the district should "encourage professional development and collaboration among teachers to ensure homework is reasonably consistent, well-designed and meaningful." Second, the district should empower teachers to give "timely and meaningful feedback on assignments." Third, students should have better opportunities to manage their workload, perhaps by giving a week's advance notice for all homework assignments.
Betsy Cohen, who serves on the PTSA's board of directors, said the majority of students who responded to the online survey were in middle school and high school, while the majority of parent responses involved elementary grades. There was an interesting trend among written comments, Cohen said.
"The parents' quotes were way more vicious," she said.
Cohen, whose children include a junior at Issaquah High School and a graduate of IHS, said parents have been complaining about homework for many years. Last year, PTSA presidents at several schools approached then-Associate Superintendent Ron Thiele, who invited them to solicit parent input and help the district review its homework guidelines.
Issaquah's homework policy, which was last updated in March 2011, states that work outside the classroom "must be planned and organized; must be purposeful to the students; and must be evaluated and returned to students in a timely manner."
Results from the online survey indicate that's not always happening.
One question asked about the relevance of homework. More than 60 percent of middle-school and high-school respondents said work is often irrelevant, with too much "busy work" like coloring and crosswords, and too many assignments about concepts that weren't introduced in class.
Another question related to the timeliness of feedback from teachers. Sixty-one percent of high-school respondents, 44 percent in middle school, and 31 percent in elementary school said responses aren't timely enough. Among the complaints are that constructive feedback is lacking, teachers websites aren't frequently updated, and that teachers "farm out" assignments to other people who grade them.
Maybe the most telling statistic involved the amount of assignments. Half of elementary respondents, 75 percent in middle school and 92 percent in high school said teachers assign too much homework. It often intrudes on sleep and family time, doesn't allow students to hold part-time jobs, and often requires work on weekends and holidays, comments stated.
Cohen said there is a wide variety of research on the effects – both negative and positive – for homework, and while there isn't a consensus on many ideas, it's generally agreed upon that homework benefits older students more than younger ones.
"It's tough to find that sweet spot," Cohen said, "and it varies tremendously from child to child."
Thiele, in response to a question from school board President Brian Deagle, said there's no clear answers yet as to whether Issaquah's homework policy will be revised. Thiele said he hasn't met with school staff yet, although it's clear in his mind that teachers need more professional development to address the issue.
Thiele felt the three overarching findings from the survey were relevant, and there's already work being done to implement best practices among Issaquah's teachers.
"I got a lot of feedback from principals and … teachers were already beginning to have these conversations, and some practices were already starting to change," Thiele said.
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The Teatro Rialto opened in 1917 and quickly became the home of Paramount Pictures in the Central district of Caracas.
The building also had apartments built above the cinema and two retail stores on each side of the entrance. Seating in the auditorium was in stalls and balcony.
In 1943 it was closed for a total re-furbishment which transformed both the exterior and interior into an Art Deco style. It re-opened on 29th April 1943 with Humphrey Bogart in "Casablanca".
The building is now owned by the Metropolitan Government and it recently closed and is currently (April 2006) being re-furbished, renovated and restored to create a theatre for the Metropolitan Dance and Theatre Company.
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Hi there,
I have a JPanel (Border Layout) containing a JScrollPane which contain a graph and two other JPanels, one for Graph Scale and other for Graph legend.
If I gave The main JPanel to print, it is printing other panels and the visible part of the JScrollPane only.
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If so, printing GUI elements is always a mess. You're better off drawing to an offscreen buffer and using that Graphics object to print to the printer.


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THE recent reports in the Scunthorpe Telegraph of the £450 million Able Marine Energy Park and the £100 million port-related logistics park in the North Killingholme and East Halton areas is really positive good news.
It clearly demonstrates the hard work and the pressure of all concerned in bringing this work and employment to the area which in all probability will help the local steel industry and other employment as well.
With this positiveness all around let us trust that negativity demonstrated by left wing political and trade union sentiments can take a back seat and be silenced for the good of all.
With this news, hopefully it is to me clear and indicative we are on the industrial path forward.
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Industrial action like we saw recently at the refinery in Scotland where the employers decided to pull out altogether rather than face disastrous union activities we do not want or need. - John Donaldson, High Street, Broughton


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Leafs to make a run at the Sedins this summer?
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun is reporting on the possibility that Burke will make a run to land the Sedins this offseason. He notes that Burke is very loyal to his players and has made moves to bring players who he has worked with in the past into his organizations.
On the flip side, the Sedins are quite happy at present in Vancouver and there is a chance that they will take a hometown discount to remain with the organization that drafted them.
Another player who Burke may have his eye on is Mattais Ohlund who is also set to become unrestricted this summer. Years ago Leafs fans may remember that it was the Leafs who signed Ohlund to his first NHL contract which forced the Canucks to match.
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finally i've found a tv show that doesn't require vampire softcore porn to get me hooked :p. yesterday lucas and i started watching The Event on hulu and i think perhaps i have finally found a show that fills the void in my heart that LOST left me with when the show ended. i don't want to talk too much about it of course, because i do not want to spoil! but holy crap this show is good. if you like tv shows that make you stare at the screen and go whaaaaat??????? after the credits start up, then this is a show for you. i hope this one doesn't get canned like flashforward did >_< i loved that show and i was really getting into it and then BAM dead. but since there is no more LOST to compete with, perhaps it has a better chance.
i'm also interested in seeing The Walking Dead, which i've heard a few people talk about, but since i missed the first episode i decided to wait and let hulu pick up a few episodes. the sucky part? hulu only has rights to the first episode >_< so now i have to find it via other means… UGH.. maybe AMC will have a rerun night. it sounds very interesting and who am i to turn down anything with zombies in it?
ok so i'm still not really watching tv on the actual tv but hey its been a while since tv shows actually caught my eye besides LOST so that's pretty cool. need more good tv and less of this reality show crap!


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|Proteomic analysis reveals that apolipoprotein A1 levels are decreased in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome.
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|PMID: 21145806 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND & AIMS: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare vascular liver disorder caused by thrombosis of the hepatic veins. In some patients, no known thrombophilic factor can be identified. This study aimed to identify novel factors that might play a role in thrombosis in BCS-patients by using a proteomic approach.
METHODS: The abundance of plasma clot-bound proteins was compared between nine BCS-patients and nine controls by using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis. The protein with the most significant decrease in patients was identified by mass spectrometry. Plasma levels of this protein were measured and the results were validated in a large cohort of BCS-patients.
RESULTS: A total of 26 protein spots significantly differed (p<0.001). The spot that decreased with the highest statistical significance in patients was identified by mass spectrometry as apolipoprotein A1 (apo A1). The mean level of apo A1 in the plasma of these BCS-patients (0.74 g/L) was also significantly lower than in controls (1.45 g/L, p=0.002). This finding was validated in a large cohort of 101 BCS-patients and 101 controls (0.97 g/L vs. 1.32 g/L, p<0.0001). There was no major correlation between plasma levels of apo A1 and various liver function tests.
CONCLUSIONS: BCS-patients show decreased clot-bound protein abundance and plasma levels of apo A1. Decreased levels of apo A1 may play a role in the etiology of thrombosis in BCS-patients and possibly in other patients with venous thrombosis.
|Simone Talens; Jildou Hoekstra; Steffen P G Dirkx; Sarwa Darwish Murad; Jonel Trebicka; Elwyn Elias; Massimo Primignani; Juan-Carlos García-Pagán; Dominique C Valla; Harry L A Janssen; Frank W G Leebeek; Dingeman C Rijken;
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|Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2011-01-14
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|Title: Journal of hepatology Volume: 54 ISSN: 1600-0641 ISO Abbreviation: J. Hepatol. Publication Date: 2011 May
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|Created Date: 2011-04-18 Completed Date: 2011-08-17 Revised Date: 2013-01-11
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|Nlm Unique ID: 8503886 Medline TA: J Hepatol Country: England
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|Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Clinical Features
Diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, and abdominal cramps. Occasionally can establish localized infection (e.g., in a joint) or enter the blood.
Etiologic Agent
Enterobacteriaceae of the genus Salmonella, a gram-negative rod-shaped bacilli. Approximately 2000 serotypes cause human disease.
An estimated 1.4 million cases occur annually in the United States; of these, approximately 40,000 are culture-confirmed cases reported to CDC.
Estimated 400 fatal cases each year; a few cases are complicated by chronic arthritis.
Contaminated food, water, or contact with infected animals.
Risk Groups
Affects all age groups. Groups at greatest risk for severe or complicated disease include infants, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems.
National surveillance is conducted through the public health laboratories for culture-confirmed cases and through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS). Active laboratory- and population-based surveillance is conducted in FoodNet sites.
Salmonella serotypes Enteritidis, Typhimurium, and Newport account for about half of culture-confirmed Salmonella isolates reported by public health laboratories to the National Salmonella Surveillance System. The proportion of Salmonella infections that were Enteritidis increased markedly from 1980 to 1995, but declined 34% from 1995 to 2006. Typhimurium has been the most common serotype since 1997. The proportion of Salmonella infections that were Typhimurium decreased 28% from 1996 to 2006. Resistance to at least five antimicrobial agents is common in Salmonella Typhimurium. Salmonella Newport increased markedly since 1995 and it is now the third most frequent serotype. Salmonella Newport strains resistant to at least 7 antimicrobial agents (MDR-AmpC) have been identified in isolates from humans.
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Remember the old trick to 'downgrade' Windows 7 Enterprise?? Well, many people still need to downgrade their edition of Windows 8 (don't ask me why ). I posted a manual way a couple of days ago. Then I was thinking to make app to make the job easier & the result is UpDown8. It is a very handy tool to do the job. Just choose the edition you want to upgrade/downgrade offline. Then insert the installation media & do a 'Upgrade' ~ Done!!!
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It works on 32-bit and 64-bit systems
It's compatible with Windows 8 RTM
It's compatible with all system languages (*)
It works with VMware, VirtualBox and Hyper-V
Supported operating systems
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Core
File: UpDown8 1.0.exe
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I would be shocked. I expected Jagr's ego to bring him back to the NHL. The only way he doesnt come back, is if he knows he cannot compete at a PPG pace in the NHL.
Kovalchuk Open to Anything … What Will the Devils Do? Jagr Re-signs with Omsk? Doan a Game Time Decision
- Tom Gulitti of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk said he is "open to anything", and enjoyed his time with the Devils (not including the 1st round loss). "I love everything here," Kovalchuk said. "I think it's a great organization. I appreciate (general manager Lou Lamoriello) giving me a chance to play here. It was a great experience. I played with some great players. I loved it. So, we all know it's a business. I'm open to anything."
- Lyle Richardson of Fox Sports: The New Jersey Devils will have to do some re-tinkering if they hope to return to their glory years. One area they'll need to start considering is finding a replacement for Martin Brodeur when he retires (2 years left on his contract). Richardson suggests Carey Price could be a good fit, and would benefit from learning from Brodeur for a couple seasons. The Devils also need to improve along the blueline, especially if Paul Martin leaves via free agency. Richardson also doesn't think that Kovalchuk will be re-signed, especially if he's looking for a contract north of $8 million. Captain Jamie Langenbrunner has had some issues with coach Lemaire, and might be willing to waive his no-trade clause, though I don't think he'd bring back a big return.
- BeyondtheBlueshirts.com: They are reporting, via sport-planet.ru, that Jaromir Jagr has signed a 2-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL.
- Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be a game time decision if he'll suit up for the Phoenix Coyotes for game 5.
- The Globe and Mail: Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu probably won't have much of a fun this off-season. Over the next couple days, he'll have surgery on his knee that will require 3-4 weeks of recovery. He'll also have surgery to repair a torn labrum on his right shoulder that will require 3-4 months of rehab.


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If you get a warning about the movie trying to connect to <unkown> I have no clue how to fix that. this is just the first movie I made using adobe captivate at work today and was to try to learn how to use it better.


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Salesforce Gives Devs a Burst of Lightning
October 14, 2014
Salesforce.com on Tuesday unveiled Salesforce1 Lightning, a new Platform as a Service for developers to build mobile apps. Salesforce1 Lightning lets developers build apps for devices with screens of any size or format -- from the desktop to laptops, tablets, phablets, smartphones and wearables. It uses Force.com and Heroku to offer developers a streamlined user interface.
October 8, 2014
If Oracle didn't build another product for a while, it would be OK. In fact, no one might notice. If the recent OpenWorld 2014 is any indication, there are enough to go around. From an overflowing hardware stash to its Java middleware, apps, and various cloud, SaaS, hosting and infrastructure options, the company looks like a python that just devoured a pig -- I say this with love.
Salesforce.com Debuts Faster, Smarter Social and Mobile Tools
October 7, 2014
Salesforce.com on Tuesday unveiled two new products: Sales Cloud1 and Service Cloud1. The company has a long history of product offerings in these areas, but these new iterations have been designed to address the radical changes in the sales and service space -- namely, the emergence of social and mobile. They also are primed for action when the Internet of Things goes mainstream.
Jive Software Tightens Its Connections
September 22, 2014
Jive Software recently unveiled upgrades to its Summer Cloud release of its two flagship products -- the Jive and JiveX communication and collaboration suites. There has been a slew of improvements to both suites, ranging from better UIs, mobile optimization and third-party integration to new community management tools. In particular, there has been a great deal of energy around JiveX.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 Tears Down Sales, Marketing Walls
September 16, 2014
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015, along with updates to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online and Microsoft Dynamics Marketing. All will be generally available in the fourth quarter of this year. This release will focus on knitting together the sales and marketing functions. The goal is to provide users of the app with more opportunities for collaboration.
Salesforce Issues Dyre Warning
September 10, 2014
Salesforce.com this week notified its customers that the Dyre malware, which typically targets customers of large financial institutions, might have been tweaked to target some Salesforce users as well. There was no evidence that any Salesforce customers had been impacted, the company said, but if any customer should be affected, it would provide guidance.
Monetizing the IoT From A to Z
September 10, 2014
There is no question that one of the hottest topics in the tech industry is the rapidly evolving world of the Internet of Things. The seemingly infinite variety of use cases for capturing data from a widening array of connected devices and objects is inspiring the imaginations of corporate decision makers and fueling a new wave of innovation among established and emerging players.
Salesforce's Investment Bodes Well for the Mobile IoC
September 8, 2014
Salesforce.com's vision of the Internet of Customers is getting clearer, and it has a decidedly mobile orientation. The company on Monday announced the launched the Salesforce1 Fund -- a dedicated fund in its newly renamed investment unit, now called "Salesforce Ventures" -- that will pour $100 million into companies building mobile apps and connected products based on the Salesforce1 Platform.
Beginning of a Paradigm
September 4, 2014
I've been following the wearables space with great interest over the last year, from the first steps of products like Fitbit and Jawbone to the current wave of activity by a growing list of device makers and, importantly, app tool vendors. This has a great deal to do with CRM, both because of the customer-tracking angles and the fact that vendors like Salesforce.com are rushing in.
Xactly Unlocks Storehouse of Insights
September 2, 2014
Following years of development, Xactly has made Xactly Insights generally available. The product compiles the compensation data of all the companies that use Xactly's products, aggregates and anonymizes that data, and then gives users access to it. Participating companies opt in, fully aware of how their data is being used. The end result is a searchable database of compensation information.
Evolving CRM
August 26, 2014
The CRM Evolution conference held last week in New York was interesting for multiple reasons. Most importantly, perhaps, is the perception that the market is moving into a higher gear, slipping past the restraints of a recession that would not quit. Good things are in store for the industry, I think, as buyers step up their games and vendors unleash a passel of new solutions.
Salesforce Stock Climbs on Great Expectations
August 22, 2014
Salesforce.com on Thursday reported a second-quarter loss of about 10 cents per share -- but hey, who's counting? Not investors, apparently, who drove up the price of its stock 7.6 percent by market close Friday. Certainly not Wall Street analysts like Deutsche Bank, which promptly raised its target price for the company to $70.00 per share, pointing to a potential 25.65 percent upside.
Infor Aims to Fill a Gap With Saleslogix
August 15, 2014
Infor, a provider of business application software and cloud services, has agreed to acquire Saleslogix, a CRM application that is currently owned by Swiftpage. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks. Financial details were not disclosed. For Swiftpage, the reason for the sale is straightforward: It allows it to focus on ACT!, a less-complex CRM application.
Desk.com Support: Video Is the New Manual
August 11, 2014
Salesforce.com has debuted a new feature for its Salesforce Desk.com Support Center: video support for knowledge-based self-service offerings. Desk.com Video Support Center allows users to embed video content from any of the major video platforms in their online customer service offerings. There is also analytics support that allows companies to assess which videos are working well.
There May Be More to Salesforce's RelateIQ Buy Than Meets the Eye
July 14, 2014
Salesforce.com will shell out $350 million in common stock for RelateIQ in a deal expected to close by October. It will provide another $40 million dollars in stock for its cash balance. RelateIQ will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Salesforce, according to an SEC filing. "This gives Salesforce more of a footprint in process orientation," said Denis Pombriant, principal of Beagle Research.
Why CEX Thinking Stimulates Indirect Sales
July 10, 2014
As much as we may wax on about engaging, enchanting and delighting our customers, most of them are not expecting such an experience. In most cases, their purchase is prelude to something else pleasurable, if the purchase is B2C -- or profitable, if it's B2B. If there's some service they're purchasing in addition to a product, then experience becomes very important.
Blackbaud Weaves New Data Services Into eTapestry
July 7, 2014
Blackbaud recently upgraded its cloud-based eTapestry fundraising application with tools addressing what seems to be a perennial problem in CRM -- dirty data. The ultimate goal of the upgrades for the application, which is designed for nonprofits, is to improve the quality of donor information. The upgrade does that via two new enhancements integrated from Blackbaud's Target Analytics division.
Five9 Adds Social, Mobile to Its Cloud Call Center Repertoire
June 23, 2014
Five9 has introduced Summer Release 2014, the latest version of its cloud contact center software. The company's first major release since its 8.1 launch last year, it follows Five9's acquisition of SoCoCare, a social engagement and mobile customer care provider. SoCoCare's feature set is part of the basis for the new release. As a result, Summer Release 2014 is now a multichannel desktop app.
HP Follows IBM's Lead With Enterprise Applications for Workday
June 18, 2014
HP on Tuesday announced HP Enterprise Applications Services for Workday -- essentially consulting services for customers of Workday's SaaS. Workday is an HCM package that unifies human resources, talent management, payroll and financial management. It is cloud-based and fully enabled for mobile use. All customers work with just one version of the application, so everyone gets the same update.
SuiteWorld's Vision
May 22, 2014
Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite, talked a lot about CRM in his recent keynote at SuiteWorld. You might not think that's unusual, given that the company has a whole suite of cloud-based ERP-CRM-E-Commerce, but it represents a departure -- and I don't know if even Nelson is fully aware of it. NetSuite built its reputation and a half-billion dollar business around front- to back-office integration.
Report: CRM Is Going Strong
May 9, 2014
CRM software had a good year in 2013 with the category totaling $20.4 billion, a 13.7 percent increase from $18 billion the previous year, according to a report released this week by Gartner. Furthermore, the next few years are likely to be just as positive, if not more, the firm predicted. "CRM will be at the heart of digital initiatives in coming years," said Gartner Research VP Joanne Correia.
OnSip Invites Customers to Push Its Buttons
May 5, 2014
Amazon's Mayday button has intrigued CRM industry users as well as consumers. Introduced about a year ago, Mayday is a button customers can press on their mobile devices to get service or tech help. Salesforce.com last month debuted its version of Mayday. Now other tech providers are introducing variations on the theme. One such company is OnSIP, which has just debuted InstaCall.
Heartbleed: SaaS' Forbidden Experiment?
May 2, 2014
Have you ever heard the term "The Forbidden Experiment"? If you're not familiar with it, it's a concept originating in the behavioral sciences relating to challenges in understanding human language development. Specifically, the "experiment" in question refers to actually testing empirically what would happen if a child were raised without language.
The Pace of Federal IT Innovation Requires Vendor Patience
April 11, 2014
Federal information technology managers are as intrigued as any other IT community by the potential benefits from IT innovations. However, many federal managers continue to face challenges in adopting innovative technologies. Lack of funding, employee skill gaps, and lack of organizational buy-in are the top three constraints that inhibit the use of new technologies.
Service-Based IT Switches Up Feds' Vendor Relationships
March 28, 2014
Cloud computing has ushered in an emphasis on service-oriented, on-demand information technology in the federal market. The shift from acquiring hard assets, such as computers, servers and even mobile devices, as well as software packages installed on those assets, has been gradual. However, the process has reached a point that it requires more attention from the vendor community.
4 Sharp Tools for Honing Reseller Loyalty
March 17, 2014
As tricky as CRM seems, it's nothing compared to managing relationships with indirect channel partners. I often joke that it's CRM to the second power: You must not only manage the CRM tasks you always needed to do to create a relationship with end customers, but also enable partners to sell, service and support on your behalf. When it comes to selling, reseller partners are motivated.
With Colin Powell, Salesforce Board Goes to 11
March 14, 2014
Gen. Colin Powell on Thursday joined Salesforce.com's board of directors, bringing the number seated at the table to 11. The general, who has been friends with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff for several years, has been associated with the company's philanthropic activities. The news represents a major public and investment relations score for Salesforce.
Microsoft Beats the Customer-Centricity Drum at Convergence
March 4, 2014
Microsoft on Tuesday kicked off its Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2014 conference with a keynote address by Executive Vice President Kirill Tatarinov, whose running theme was the need for the companies to be customer-centric to stay competitive. "Technology has changed the social fabric, transforming how we engage, connect and interact with one another," Tatarinov said.
The Travel Battle Rages On: May the Most Relevant Brand Win
February 25, 2014
The travel industry will increase 41 percent by 2016, making it worth $143 billion. With that much revenue on the line, booking sites are taking significant steps to ensure that they get their piece of the traveler pie. Brands no longer can offer experiences that are irrelevant to the end-user. Travel has become a user-centric industry, and the brand that serves up the most relevant content wins.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Gets a Fuel Injection
February 18, 2014
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a set of Microsoft Dynamics CRM features that will be generally available in the second quarter of this year. There are three main areas of change in this latest iteration: new marketing functionality; enhanced customer service options; and the introduction of a unified service desk for call centers. There are also additional social listening features.


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We're so excited to provide you with fun resources that supplement your child's education. We have many projects in the works to cover materials for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. We hope to move on to higher grade levels once we have built up content in the K-2 range.
This particular game covers the concept of Finding Time to the Hour on a Clock which corresponds with Lessons 44 and 46 in Saxon Math K
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I didn't like that game at all. Yeah get it.
I didn't like that game at all. Yeah get it.
Thefuckman, is it good or not. Tell me, or I'll smash your family.
Consider your direct relatives all crushed to oblivion. HAW HAW HAW, C WUT I DID THAR!?!!?!?1
Skyrim, an actual good game, is on sale too. Get that.
Nah, as much as I'd like to like it. I just can't get into the Norse fantasy style for some reason. Doesn't appeal to me much. Got Oblivion instead. This one better not crash and burn after a few mods like New Vegas did.
Jubeh, you must not know MW3 is far better than Skyrim, trolololo-


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Texas Gets Trolled by OU After Misspelling "Texas" in Media Guide
by Greg Smith | Posted on Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Sometimes you just make it easy for your rival to troll you.
That would be the case for Texas when they misspelled "Texas" on the footer of every page in their own media guide. The picture above is what you see when you go to TexsaSports.com. Check out the picture:
In the big picture, this is more funny than anything. However, I can see the signs for Gameday being made now for the Red River Rivalry.


text: For one of the most funkadelic films of the 70's it was difficult to choose just one of the many awesome posters created for the film. From the frenetic energy of Amitabh running in his stylish suit, to Roma holding the spectator at gunpoint, this poster is chock full of things to like. The four targets of Don are integrated nicely echoing the iconic line 'Don ko pakadne mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai!"


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Black Bat Is Born In Masks #4 Preview
Dynamite's smash-hit event rolls on this Wednesday in the pages of Masks #4. It's the midway point of the pulp hero team-up, and everyone continues the search for the head of the Justice Party. There's also some new heroes coming into their own in this installment. The Black Bat is born as D.A. Tony Quinn discovers his new gift. Masks #4 is written by Chris Roberson with art from Dennis Calero. How cool is the Black Bat vision?
With the law twisted and perverted to benefit the unjust, those who serve justice have no choice but to operate outside the law. The Spider digs into the shadowy past of the new governor, but what he finds raises more questions than it answers. Back in New York City, the Shadow and Green Hornet are marshaling their forces, as vigilantes and heroes like the Green Lama, Miss Fury, and the Black Terror join their cause. Meanwhile, a blind lawyer and a fugitive artist find themselves standing alone against the might of the Black Legions.
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Thick-billed Grasswren (Eastern Subspecies) (Amytornis textilis modestus) (North, 1902) Recovery Plan
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, July 2002
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|Amytornis textilis modestus (North, 1902)
Thick-billed Grasswren (eastern subspecies)
A. modestus, Diaphorillas modestus
The Thick-billed Grasswren is a passerine of the family Maluridae (Christidis & Boles 1994). Grasswrens are the largest genus in the family Maluridae, with ten species currently recognised (Rowley & Russell 1997; Christidis 1999, Higgins et al. 2001). Species in the genus are distributed across much of arid and tropical Australia.
The Thick-billed Grasswren is polytypic with three subspecies currently recognised: a western subspecies, A. t. textilis, an eastern subspecies, A. t. modestus, and a subspecies occurring in the Gawler Ranges of SA, A. t. myall (Schodde 1982a; Rowley & Russell 1997). Only A. t. modestus is found in western NSW. This subspecies is also found in north-eastern SA and southern NT.
2.2 General
Grasswrens are a cryptic species, well camouflaged for survival in the sparsely vegetated habitats in which they are so often difficult to locate. Grasswrens are similar in appearance to Fairywrens being small with long cocked tails. Their wings are short and rounded. Flight, although rare, is similar to other Malurids with the tail drooped downward. Grasswrens spend most of their time on the ground, running and hopping in search of seeds and insects (Rowley & Russell 1997). The genus occupies remote areas of spinifex, mallee, lignum, canegrass and saltbush.
The Thick-billed Grasswren has a short thick bill and is paler overall than the other thin-billed species. It is grey-brown above with a darker crown and fawn brown below, dully marked over head, back, throat and breast with off-white streaks (Rowley & Russell 1997; Schodde & Mason 2001). The sexes differ slightly in plumage, with the female having chestnut flanks. The other subspecies are more boldly streaked and have a longer tail that is sexually disproportionate (McDonald 1988; Schodde & Mason 2001). Adult birds have a total length of 15-20 cm, wings length is 59-63 mm and tail length is 70-80 mm (Rowley & Russell 1997; Schodde & Mason 2001). Adult birds weigh 19-24 g (Rowley & Russell 1997).
Thick-billed Grasswrens are thought to vocalize less frequently than any other grasswren (Carter 1917; Whitlock 1924; Rowley & Russell 1997). Morcombe (2000) described the calls of A. t. modestus as an extremely high, soft 'see-see-see' and a brief squeaky trill 'see-see, tsewit-tsewit'. Schodde (1982a) describes several calls including a clear silvery song; a low pitched chirping 'teck-teck'; and high pitched alarm squeaks. Males sometimes break into short, reedy, metallic whistles from vantage perches during the peak of the breeding season (Schodde 1982a).


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Parents of children allegedly killed by nanny break their silence
We're hearing from the parents of the children allegedly butchered by their nanny on the Upper West Side.
On Facebook, Marina and Kevin Krim say they continue to get solace from their surviving 4-year-old daughter, Nessie.
The child was with her mom when they found Yoselyn Ortega and the bodies of Lulu and Leo Krim.
Ortega has pleaded not guilty to the murders. She remains in a prison hospital.


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Lord knows we like to talk about our food here—and the well-educated and literate city we are, we sure can talk about it well. I think the gentle folks at KCTS might find themselves with their hands awfully full starting, oh—today. That's when they begin accepting applications to appear on the PBS series Check, Please!, which will begin airing here in March.
If you've never seen the show, which also runs in Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Kansas City and South Florida, it operates like this: One person nominates his or her favorite restaurant, and then two other people are sent there to review it. After their anonymous visits, the reviewers get together to discuss their meal and rate the restaurant. They cover everything from the latest hot spots with superstar chefs to the hole-in-the-wall that's been serving you your favorite fish and chips for years.
Anyone can nominate a restaurant. KCTS publicist Jason Pagano says they're really aiming to get Seattleites from all walks of life on the show, "just normal people who are passionate about their favorite place and can talk about it" (sorry, food bloggers—this one ain't for you… however, they are also looking for a host, I'm told).
So on the one hand, it's an opportunity for all of you out there with real jobs and normal lives to play professional food critic for a day. On the other, it's a really fun way for local restaurants to get a different kind of exposure. Even when they get totally panned by two out of the three people, Pagano says, restaurants in the show's existing markets typically see a flood of curious new customers through the door.
The waiting list to get on Check, Please! in Chicago is reportedly somewhere over 20,000 deep. I would be surprised if Seattle's food-obsessed showed any less enthusiasm, and I'm excited to see all of the unsung neighborhood gems of our city get a few minutes of fresh time in the spotlight. You can apply beginning December 1 at KCTS9.org/checkplease.


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Written By Samantha Lee
If you've been in Sydney in the past few months and consider yourself a seasoned shopper, chances are you've been swept up in Zara mania.
The Spanish-based retail giant, which opened the doors of its flagship Australian store in Westfield Sydney on April 20, has been met with loads of excitement and about as much controversy.
Shoppers are still flocking to the Pitt St store and enduring checkout queues, seduced by the promise of on-trend and affordable clothing. Considering the brand's international reputation for bringing catwalk-quality designs to the masses, Zara is already being hailed a game-changer in Australian retail.
But despite all this hype, I'm still left to question whether its overseas reputation has truly been realised here in Australia.
Word from the blogosphere is that Sydney's store has become a dump-site for leftover European stock. Some unconvinced bloggers have described our Zara as a let-down, particularly those who have shopped at its sister outlets worldwide. Others can't see what all the fuss is about, providing feedback that nothing in stock looks even remotely catwalk-worthy nor does it live up to expectations about clothing quality.
Visiting the store myself, I failed to find many of the clothing items that I recognised from the collection available online. Zara Sydney's selection seems to lack the choice of styles and vibrant colours that have won the brand international acclaim. Asking one of the floor staff about its range, she reassured me that this collection was customised and chosen specifically for Australian shoppers, which may explain why much of the clothing and accessories stray from those available overseas.
Admittedly the prices are incredibly reasonable. Shoppers can pick up a pair of tailored pants for $50, t-shirts for $20 and winter knitwear from around $60. The garment quality, however, is still questionable. After attempting to try on several items with broken zippers or missing buttons, I left with two knit jumpers, one of which is already unravelling less than a week later.
What's your opinion on all the Zara hype? Have you been there yet? Do you think it's overrated?


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Columbus: Meet Dave Graeff
Occupation: Attorney
Which location do you frequent? Short North
How long have you been visiting this location? Since the day it opened
Drink of choice: Regular Dark Roast Coffee
Menu item of choice: Fish Sandwich
Who is your barista? Amy, Elijah, Jakob… everyone is nice to me.
Why do you choose Cup O Joe/ MoJoe Lounge? Because everyone is nice to me… and without the coffee my wife would divorce me.
Any great stories from your visits to our store? Having lunch with my daughter when she worked as my summer intern a couple years ago. I always think of her when I enter the store. Two years ago my daughter introduced her new boyfriend to me and my wife at MoJoe over dinner. He was petrified of me and then found out I was a softy. They are still dating.
We also had my daughter amy's law school graduation brunch on the patio– Chef Ken was great!
Last movie you saw? 42
Last book you read? The Last Lion: Volume Three Winston Churchill
Last song you listened to? Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl 1991.
Favorite local celebrity? Stinger
Hobbies/ interests you care to share? jogging, reading, talking politics.
Anything else you'd like Columbus to know about you? I have worked as an attorney for over forty years and I have no idea what I am going to do if I retire and cannot have my daily dark roast medium.