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Small SeaMonkey addonsThis is interesting. This guy has repackaged many Firefox/SeaMonkey addons, making them much smaller:
To give you an idea how much they are shrunk, look at this URL which has the full addons:
Or here:
Video_download_helper is here:
...version 4.9.4 is 666KB, whereas the repackaged .xpi is only 349KB.
Comments:Posted on 27 Oct 2011, 15:45 by rjbrewer
video download helper
4.9.4 versions will not work with seamonkey 2.3.xx.
They also don't provide the option of selecting
video quality.
I'm using Wary uni with seamonkey 2.0.11-w5.pet;
A great combination that uses about 30% less cpu
than 5.2 on video files and streams.
It's a shame the 188.8.131.52-uni seems to have vanished
from the repo.
Posted on 27 Oct 2011, 16:45 by BarryK
Re Wary uni-CPU
Considering that Wary is targeting older hardware, and to increase the distinction from the other puppies, I am seriously thinking that the next Wary will have a uniprocessor-kernel (no SMP support).
I am also seriously considering either rolling SM back or using some other smaller/lighter browser.
Posted on 27 Oct 2011, 16:50 by BarryK
Re SM 2.3.x
I am getting increasingly disappointed with SM. The 2.3.x series has a new type of window that pops up when you first enter a password (or whatever), asking if you want SM to remember it -- but half the time the window disappears before I have a chance to make a choice. That is such incredibly bad design.
Then there's the bloat, oh, that is the worst development.
Posted on 27 Oct 2011, 17:35 by GM Budwrench
@ Barry, I agree. SM 1 didn't have as many options as vers. 2 has, but to me, it runs circles around the later versions. Sm 1, is lightning fast and is snappy, but version 2 lags on my pc. I used to really like the Mozilla products, but I'm becoming irritated by the rush it out the door, full of bugs, attitude they have taken on. I like the all in one mail/browser idea of SM and hope that you decide to keep it, even if you have to revert back to SM 1. I'd be happy with that.
Posted on 27 Oct 2011, 17:57 by gjuhasz
packages to sfs
For a very old PII machine, I got up to 15% performance boost using uniprocessor kernel compared with SMP enabled version. Difference either in fps rate of glxgears; or in dropped frames rate in mplayer; or in cycle time of playing omelette.swf file is relevant.
Another performance boost can be freeing memory by moving frequently updated packages, such as Seamonkey, to sfs files. A built-in browser/office package unnecessarily reserves memory if the user installs another browser / alternative office s/w.
In case of default browser, I think a lightweight one such as Links2 should be built-in by default and a seamonkey.sfs package should be included in the iso.
Similarly, defaultoffice.sfs in the iso could help users who prefer alternatives.
Posted on 28 Oct 2011, 3:10 by Dougal
Shrinking Extensions
I just unzip them and delete all the locale files I don't care about... usually the Japanese locale is what makes up most of the bulk -- the rest is just a little bit of javascript etc.
Posted on 28 Oct 2011, 5:23 by technosaurus
automated shrinkage
If only there were an auto-magic way...
I posted a script in Scottman's Pup-Lite thread (now Akita) that does much of this already except that it was designed for shrinking the whole sfs filesystem.
using sed to remove whitespace
rdfind or similar tool
.xpi,jar files
use highest compression level
Posted on 28 Oct 2011, 8:28 by Dewbie
Lightweight Gecko/Mozilla build?
Have a look at this:
It's lightweight and Gecko/Mozilla-based.
Unfortunately, it's only for Windows.
However, this might be a good reference/starting point for an equivalent Linux build.


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Passings | Dr. George Slusser, co-founder of the University of California, Riversides' renowned Eaton Collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy, passed away Tuesday at age 75. Curator emeritus and professor emeritus of comparative literature, Slusser expanded the Eaton holdings from 7,500 items to more than 300,000, making it the largest publicly accessible collection of science fiction and fantasy literature in the world. It encompasses novels, journals, manuscripts, comics and manga, fanzines and anime, and includes first editions of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Action Comics #1 and The Fantastic Four #1. "Over three decades, George Slusser built the Eaton Collection up from a small core of titles into the world-class archive that it is today," Rob Latham, co-director of UC Riverside's Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies program, said in a statement. "The field of science fiction scholarship owes him an incalculable debt." [UC Riverside]
Passings | Tom Medley, creator of the comic Stroker McGurk, which ran in Hot Rod magazine for many years, died on March 2 at the age of 93. Medley was a hot-rodder himself, which is how he got his big break: He used to post his cartoons at a local hot-rod builder, and the publisher of Hot Rod, which was just getting off the ground at the time, spotted them and hired Medley as his comics and humor editor. Medley's son Gary said his father's humor sometimes foreshadowed reality: "Stroker's — or Medley's — inspired genius came up with a host of crazy ideas that appeared impractical at first, but were later adopted by everyday car builders and racers. Multi-engine dragsters, wheelie bars, and drag chutes all sprung from Stroker's fertile mind before they were embraced in the real world." [AutoWeek]
Denver Comic Con, which last year drew more than 48,000 attendees, is emphasizing its commitment to diversity with the announcement of four guests for the June 13-15 event.
"We know that our fans — and fans of pop culture — come from all races and beliefs, and any sexual orientation," Bruce MacIntosh, director of programming, said in a statement. "Denver Comic Con guests and programming are deliberately geared towards informing and entertaining the fanboy and fangirl in all of us! Being inclusive of the entire community — both the communities of Denver and the pop-culture community as a whole — has been a focus of DCC since its inception."
Publishing | Douglas Wolk uses a classic comics trope — who would win in a fight between Marvel and DC Comics, or rather, Batman and Iron Man? — to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the two companies and how their business models have evolved. [Slate]
Comics | Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater and writer and artist Dan Parent talk about the latest story arc, which takes the Riverdale gang to India for an encounter with Bollywood. [The Times of India]
Manga | Charles Brownstein, executive director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, spoke about manga and the importance of freedom of expression at the most recent Comiket, the world's largest comics event, in Tokyo. [CBLDF]
Publishing | The Archie gang has canceled a (fictional) trip to Russia because of that country's draconian anti-gay laws. One law would allow the arrest of foreigners suspected of being gay or "pro-gay," while another defines any pro-gay statement as pornography and therefore makes it a criminal act to make such statements in front of anyone under the age of 18. Archie cartoonist Dan Parent, who created Riverdale's first openly gay character, Kevin Keller, is taking a stand in his own way: "Russia should be boycotted, so much so that actually in an upcoming special four-issue story arc I'm writing the Archie gang are going to take a world tour to four countries. Russia was to be one of them. But they're not going there now. They just can't and they won't. They love and support Kevin." [Back2Stonewall]
Creators | Ahead of the premiere of Kick-Ass 2, Abraham Reisman profiles Mark Millar, with an emphasis on his subversion of the genre — and the new prominence he's about to achieve with the films based on his comics: "By decade's end, he'll have had more of his creations translated into movie form than any comics writer other than Stan Lee." The piece also includes criticism of his work, with Colin Smith observing, ""Millar does indeed have a history of producing work which represents less powerful groups in an insensitive, and often deeply insensitive, manner. There are massive contradictions between his words and actions as a private citizen and the apparent politics of some of his books."[The New Republic]
Conventions | Matt Arado looks forward to this coming weekend's Wizard World Chicago Comic Con (it's actually in Rosemont) with some creator interviews and a look at the way the con has evolved over the years. [Daily Herald]
Declaring today Kevin Keller Day, Archie Comics has released its own video for the It Gets Better Project featuring cartoonist Dan Parent discussing the creation of the publisher's first gay character.
"When we introduced Kevin in Veronica #202, it was the first Archie comic to sell out in 70 years," says Parent, who won this year's GLAAD Media Award for outstanding comic book. "That's a good sign, it's a sign the character is going to stick around, or is starting out very well. We didn't want it to just be, 'This is the gay issue of Veronica,' and then just drop it and never come back to it. We were introducing a character that we really wanted to have some legs. So we worked very, very hard on the issue, probably harder than any story that I've worked on, and the readers responded really favorably."
Archie has also teamed with the It Gets Better Project for promotions across the organization's social-media platforms. Plus, there's a sale on Kevin Keller comics.
The character will experience his first kiss next month in Kevin Keller #10 in a story said to be inspired by the American Family Association's 2012 protest of the Life With Archie issue depicting the wedding of Kevin's adult counterpart. The group demanded that Toys R Us remove the magazine; the issue ended up selling out.
Founded in 2010 by writer Dan Savage and his husband Terry Miller, the It Gets Better Project is dedicated to communicating "to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them."
While many of us were enjoying our holiday, Comic-Con International organizers were busy releasing the programming schedule for Thursday, July 18, the first full day of the San Diego convention. The rundown for Friday, July 19 should come along early this afternoon.
As we've come to expect, Thursday's lineup is a healthy mix of comics, television, toys, fantasy and film (although light on the latter, which take center stage on Friday and Saturday). The comics programming includes panels from Avatar Press, Bongo Comics (it's the publisher's 20th anniversary), BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, DC Entertainment, Kodansha Comics, Marvel, Monkeybrain Comics (it's that publisher's first anniversary), TwoMorrows, Vertigo, Viz Media and Warp Comics.
However, that's only for starters, as there are spotlights on Chris Samnee, Jeff Smith, J.H. Williams III, Dan Parent and Gary Frank, The Walking Dead's 10th-anniversary panel, and discussions about digital comics, gender in comics, LGBT webcomics and much, much more.
Check out some of the comics-related highlights below, and visit the Comic-Con website for the full schedule:
Kevin Keller cartoonist Dan Parent accepted the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's 24th annual Media Award for outstanding comic book, presented Saturday in San Francisco. The awards honor outstanding portrayals of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
This was the second nomination and first win for the Archie Comics series, which beat out Astonishing X-Men, Batwoman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Earth 2. Introduced in 2010 in Veronica #202, Kevin was the publisher's first gay character. After a four-issue miniseries, the character received debuted in his own ongoing series in February 2012.
Events | Richard Pachter surveys the graphic novel scene at Miami Book Fair International, which this year will include appearances by Chris Ware, Derf Backderf, Marjorie Liu, Dan Parent and Chip Kidd, among others. [The Miami Herald]
Events | A group of Canadian creators and publishers are in Tokyo right now for the International Comics Festa, where they are selling an anthology that includes work by Darwyn Cooke, Bryan Lee O'Malley, and Seth. Manga blogger Deb Aoki is there too, and she has all the details. [About.com]
BuzzFeed has debuted Dan Parent's cover for Archie #641, the first issue of a storyline in which the Riverdale gang meets the cast of Fox's hit musical comedy-drama Glee. The image is kind of odd, in that it looks as if someone may have gone in after the artist to touch up the faces of Glee characters Rachel, Finn and Quinn. See the full cover below.
Announced in July, the crossover is penned by comics writer and Glee co-producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated by Parent, and arrives on the heels of publisher's much-publicized "Archie meets KISS" storyline.
"If you go back to the beginnings of modern music, if you will, with Elvis and moving forward with the Beatles and [Bob] Dylan – they established culturally the tone of what's going on in the country," Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater told Comic Book Resources. "That's what I've been trying to establish in Riverdale. The characters stay the same, but Riverdale changes. And as musicians change in the culture, they can seamlessly integrate into comic books."
Archie #641 arrives Feb. 27.
In this week's What Are You Reading?, I mentioned that Jughead Double Digest #182 includes a strange, surrealistic story from 1990, "Jughead's Diner." The Archie folks were kind enough to share a couple of pages with Robot 6 so you can see what I was talking about. The intro to the story is done in blue and gray tones, and when Jughead is transported, on the page above, the palette shifts into full color and the panels start getting crowded. It's written by Dan Parent (who later would create Archie's first openly gay character, Kevin Keller) and illustrated by Bill Golliher.
Like Archie's Mad House, this wanders off the Riverdale reservation but never gets too edgy. On the other hand, it's fun to see Parent and Golliher playing with the basic ingredients and coming up with new characters, even if most of them only have a few lines.
Star Trek alum, and gay-rights activist, George Takei is set to guest star early next year in Archie Comics' Kevin Keller #6.
According to BuzzFeed, cartoonist Dan Parent met the actor at a comic convention, where he pitched him the idea of the cameo so Kevin, Riverdale's first gay resident, could meet his hero. Takei was thrilled.
Although Archie Comics has traditionally opted for cameos by parodies of celebrities over actual celebrities, the publisher brought President Barack Obama and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to Riverdale in 2010. (Another notable, and downright odd, exception was minor '80s child actor Glenn Scarpelli — son of Archie cartoonist Henry Scarpelli — who appeared in a handful of shorts, where he rubbed elbows with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Brooke Shields, Boy George, Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen. Seriously.)
Takei, who's best known for playing Sulu on the original Star Trek series and in six movies, revealed he's gay in a 2005 magazine interview. He married his longtime partner Brad Altman in 2008, and has been vocal on issues of marriage equality, homophobia and bullying.
Since moving to Riverdale nearly two years ago, Kevin Keller has established himself as the town's first gay resident, gotten married (in the alternate-future Life With Archie, at least) and even beaten back the forces of One Million Moms. But in Kevin Keller #5, which goes on sale Wednesday, he faces a homophobic reaction from one of Cheryl Blossom's Pembrooke Academy classmates.
Comic Book Resources has an exclusive preview for the issue, by Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski, which finds Kevin enjoying his first summer as a lifeguard on Riverdale Beach — until he meets up with Cheryl and her snobby, trouble-making friends. One in particular, the goateed Sloan, takes issue with Kevin's sexual orientation, referring to him as "twinkle-toes" — it is Riverdale, after all — and facetiously offering to kiss his hand.
However, apparently not all of the Pembrooke gang has a problem with Kevin: The solicitation text teases that, "to make matters more complicated, a guy across enemy lines has eyes for Kevin … a surefire way to add drama to the whole mix!" Maybe it's Sloan; he does seem to be overcompensating for something.
Check out the entire exchange below, and read the full preview at CBR.
Legal | A Tunisian court last week convicted Nessma TV President Nebil Karoui of "disturbing public order" and "threatening public morals" by broadcasting the animated adaptation of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, which features a scene that briefly shows an image of God. The Oct. 7 airing resulted in an attempted arson attack on the network's offices and the arrest of some 50 protesters. Karoui was fined $1,600 by the five-judge panel; two members of his staff were fined $800 each. Prosecutors and attorneys representing Islamist groups pushed for Karoui to be sentenced to up to five years in prison. Others argued for the death penalty. [The Washington Post]
Business | Target will stop selling Amazon's Kindle devices in its stores over a dispute regarding "showrooming," where consumers check out a product at Target stores and then go home to buy it on Amazon for a cheaper price. Around Christmas, Amazon's Price Check app gave shoppers a 5 percent discount on any item scanned at a retail store. "What we aren't willing to do is let online-only retailers use our brick-and-mortar stores as a showroom for their products and undercut our prices," Target executives wrote in a letter to vendors. Target will continue to carry Apple's iPad, Barnes & Noble's Nook and the Aluratek Libre. [The New York Times]


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The aim of the Isis project is to develop an ethics-centred monitoring framework and tools for supporting law enforcement agencies in policing online social networks for the purpose of protecting children. The project is developing natural language analysis techniques to help identify child sex offenders from chat logs and monitoring mechanisms that can be noninvasively attached to file sharing systems for identifying the distributors of child abuse media. The ethical issues associated with such monitoring activities are studied through consultations with representatives from stakeholder communities and fed back into the development of the framework and tools. The project results are to be used and evaluated by specialist international law enforcement agencies as part of their own policing activities.
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Pancreatic Cancer Patient StoriesIntraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm - (Involving Entire Pancreas)
Roger Yates was no stranger to pancreatitis, a condition that results in an inflamed or infected pancreas. Roger had been treated for pancreatitis in 2004 and again in 2005, but never expected it to turn cancerous. When his local doctor in Delaware finally sent him to Fox Chase Cancer for further testing, Roger had a feeling that his doctor knew something that he didn't. "He probably didn't want to be the bearer of bad news," said Roger. "So he left that job to the experts at Fox Chase."
At Fox Chase, Roger and his wife, Judy, met with Oleh Haluszka, MD, a gastroenterologist who ordered further testing to learn the cause of his blockage. "That's when we learned I had a mass on my pancreas. It was a shock to me!" Roger added. The diagnosis was intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) which is a tumor that grows within the ducts of the pancreas. When left untreated, these tumors typically progress into invasive pancreatic cancer.
"Roger's surgeon in Delaware highly recommended Fox Chase."
"Once we talked to Dr. Haluszka, we decided right then and there that we wanted to have the surgery at Fox Chase," Judy shared. "Plus, Roger's surgeon in Dover, Delaware highly recommended Fox Chase. We knew we were in the best hands."
"We were at the right place with the best doctors."
The surgeon, James C. Watson, MD, also met with the family. "Dr. Watson sat down with my wife and daughter - both of whom are nurses - and explained the procedure," said Roger. "They were so impressed and easily convinced we were at the right place with the best doctors."
"Dr. Watson has an unbelievable bedside manner. He is always friendly and knows just what to say."
Just to be sure, Roger and Judy went on the Internet and read all about Dr. Watson. "Pancreatic cancer is a scary diagnosis. The more we learned, the more confident we were in our decision. Dr. Watson has an unbelievable bedside manner. He is always friendly and knows just what to say." Although Roger tried to explain his health history to Dr. Watson, it seemed he already knew everything. Dr. Watson had read all of the reports before they met. "He is in the loop all the time. That's what we like in a doctor."
Roger was considered surgically cured - and still is three years later.
In November 2006, Dr. Watson performed the complex surgery to remove the involved portion of the pancreas. Because of the diffuse involvement, a total Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy was necessary, but no further treatment was required. "The nurses were super - especially in the ICU, where I spent two days," Roger noted. "Everyone at Fox Chase is excellent. I had no problems and was home less than ten days after my operation."
"I am enjoying life knowing that I'm cancer-free," shared Roger, who has since retired from a 38 year career at Dow Chemical. Before that, he was in the Air Force. "Today, I spend time traveling, gardening, caring for the yard, camping and watching car races."
"I would strongly recommend Fox Chase for anyone who has cancer."
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Chelsea Handler's help to end AIDS is no laughing matter.
The E! funnylady not only hosted last night's Inspiration Gala for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) at L.A.'s Milk Studios, but she also donated a whopping $100,000 to the organization.
"I'm going to give $100,000," she said. "I hate going to these things—you get a little buzz going and then whoopsy! I have a traveler's check in my car."
And she wasn't the only one chipping in. Fashion Police star Kelly Osbourne wrote a check for $5,000.
The generous gifts were inspired by Aileen Getty, who made a surprise donation of $1 million.
VIDEO: Designer Kenneth Cole talks to Chelsea about his work to fight AIDS
Sharon Stone was on hand to help call the live auction with Andrea Fiucynzk. Partygoers bid on safaris to Africa, artwork by Ed Ruscha and Catherine Opie and VIP tickets to the next Versace fashion show in Milan. "I could come down there and make out with you for a minute," the Casino actress offered one bidder to bid higher.
The evening raised $3.5 million for amfAR.
Goldie Hawn was honored with the Inspiration Award by her longtime friend Lily Tomlin. Cheering Hawn on were Kurt Russell and son Oliver Hudson. Also honored with Getty and the Hugo Boss company. "One of the greatest things in my life has been basically finding happiness and giving back," the First Wives Club star said.
PHOTOS: Earlier in the week, Oprah Winfrey was honored by The Hollywood Reporter
Celebs also in attendance for the M.A.C Viva Glam-sponsored event included Zoe Saldana and hubby Marco Perego, Vanessa Hudgens, Paula Abdul, Jackie Weaver, Paula Abdul, Gilles Marini, Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, Orange Is the New Black star Laura Prepon, Cheyenne Jackson, Jennifer Coolidge and Teddy Sears of Masters of Sex.
The legendary Grace Jones closed the evening with an extraordinary performance that included her hits "La Vie En Rose" and "Pull Up to the Bumper."


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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) saluted National Transportation Week by holding its State Roadeo Competition at the fairgrounds in Jackson and for the third consecutive year, District 1, Tupelo won.
This marked the sixth year for the Roadeo, which included six categories. They were: lowboy truck and trailer, single-axle dump truck with utility trailer, backhoe, tandem axle dump truck, tractor bushhog and motorgrader.
Although National Transportation Week was celebrated May 11 to 17, MDOT held the Roadeo May 28.
"In the Roadeo, MDOT's heavy-equipment operators compete against one another for state championship titles. The competition promotes skill advancement as well as boosts the morale of the operators," said MDOT Executive Director Larry Brown.
MDOT has six districts in Mississippi. They include: District 1, Tupelo; District 2, Batesville; District 3, Yazoo City; District 5, Newton; District 6, Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast and District 7, McComb. There is no District 4.
Each district held a regional Roadeo and sent its finalists to the state competition. The winning team received a traveling gold cup with a plaque and was recognized at the Roadeo. Individual winners also were recognized.
To win the team championship, districts could score a maximum of 60 points, totaled from all of the competitions. District 1 received 54 points, District 2 earned 47 points and District 6 scored 45 points. This marks the third year Tupelo has won the championship.
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Veronica Hazen works in the office of Sophia Roberts at the Muskingum County Home. The facility steadily has lost residents since its closure was announced in May.
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Egypt has a unique location as the gate from Africa to the Middle East and visa versa. Cairo being the largest city in both regions, the city has a unique cultural blend. Many immigrants are looking for work in the capital, coming from for instance: Uganda, Sudan or Ethiopia. Next to this Egypt is also a safer (read: better) place then their home countries. For other Arab countries Egypt is a more liberal country and a country with higher standards in education. Meaning men can easily find students from for instance Algeria or Saudi-Arabia. Because of a high number of visiting tourists during the year, this can count as another population minority.
This mix gives prospect to a diversified nightlife and that is also what men can find. Dining, clubbing, live music or sitting down in a cafe with sheesha and your friends, you can find it all in Cairo
Laying on the Nile River are more expensive night places, offering dinners and foreign cuisines. Most of these are aimed at high-class Egyptians and foreigners. Some include "El Morocco" and "Fusion" offering Moroccan and Japanese food respectively. Deeper into Zamalek Area can be found other clubs offering more nightly entertainment, such as L'Aubergine and After Eight. Together with the Cairo Jazz Club and hotel disco's (Harry's Pub in the Marriot Hotel, Jackie's Joint in the Hilton. These are the places with dj's or live music, food and (alcoholic) drinks. Cairo Opera House also in Zamalek is offering larger events in music, dance, opera and even film festivals.
However, Haram street is also a lively street at night mainly accessible for locals, with traditional music and Egyptian customs of spending the night. Dancing in club Africana (in Haram street, greater Giza) makes you feel like you are in the heart of Africa. Music is an eclectic mix of R&B, Reggeaton, Koduro and Hiphop.
I visited some of these places and some things are very clear when going out.
First: you will go out in a Muslim country and drinking alcohol is not common, although in most nightplaces this is available.
Second: prices are relatively high and an entrance fee or minimum charge is common. Ranging from 40 LE to 200 LE to get in. This usually includes 1 or 2 welcome drinks. A beer will cost 20 up to 50 LE, cocktails a little higher, starting around $8, – dollars average. The local spirits if available can save you a lot of money. Please watch out for "cheaters" as one club could not bring us food and open our drinks fast enough to present the bill 5 minutes later noting more then $200,-. This ended in a very long and unpleasant night and we eventually paid 250 LE for 5 drinks. Do not hesitate to refuse "impossible" offers, client should be king, and make use of your position.
Third: no (wo)men only. Come in couples, as it is not common to come as a group of men and hunt on female singles. Some clubs require guests to come in couples, otherwise they are politely refused, this of course ads up to the higher class experience.
Fourth: If girls or men are openly dancing or hanging with you, guess that it can be a hint for more. Real Egyptians are not very common in these kinds of situations. But everything has its price and being white can already trigger people to get money out of you.
Five: don't expect anyone to show up before 12'o clock. The party starts around 1-2 am and after 3 am it is most crowded and vibrant.
Do not forget there are many foreigners also travelling to Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. These places are less 'Egyptian' and offer more entertainment aimed at Western cultures. Other places then these (like Alexandria or other cities) hardly have night places and there 'partying' is not common. When I have extended my reviews about nice restaurants or cafes, I will be sure to put them up. If other tips or recommendations be sure to let us know in the comments, I can pay them a visit in this weekend (or the next of course)
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It takes a little bit to get down to business sometimes, whether it's a new school year or a new legislative session. After getting oriented, sworn in and hearing Gov. Mike Beebe's state of the state address, the Arkansas Legislature is getting down to the working part of making law.
Several bills already have been introduced and have been forwarded to committees. Proposals in which some Twin Lakes Area legislators have a hand are to be up for committee consideration today.
Sen. Johnny Key, R-Mountain Home, who chairs the Senate Education Committee, has one of his bills coming before the ...


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Hotel workers plan to take to the streets again today, as they did in July, to allege that the Hyatt Regency Baltimore is harassing workers involved in discussing unionizing.
But this time the waiters, kitchen workers and other employees have in hand an official complaint against the company – filed by the National Labor Relations Board – that makes the same charges.
The Hyatt engaged in surveillance, threatened workers with firing, more strictly enforced attendance and performance policies and discharged employees – all because the employees assisted the Union, according to the nine-page complaint, filed November 1.


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The best parts of this book are the chapters on the development of string.
Barber's hypothesis is the ability to make string is an important precursor to the
development of civilization. Her point is that once people can make string, then
they can tie things together. This means you can make rope and rope can be used to
tether an animal or child, it can be used to make fishing lines, fishnets, bags and
just as importantly you can use string to carry items on your back. Once you can
carry loads then you can begin to move goods. And once you can do these things you
are on track to make coiled pottery and weave. What interested me the most was the
description of how easy it is to make string. The easiest way is to use already
existing vines, the second step according to Ms Barber is to take plant fibers and
roll them on your leg to make an every expanding string. Rope is merely a number of
strings put together. The evidence cited in this book is pottery and wall paintings,
since most fabric doesn't survive. Barber examined thousands of early pots and
paintings looking for evidence of early cloth making.
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AUSTIN – Today marks another milestone in planning the I-35 corridor in Texas . Citizens spoke and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) listened. A comprehensive mobility plan, known as MY 35, was presented to the Texas Transportation Commission and TxDOT Thursday to guide future I-35 corridor development. The I-35 Corridor Advisory Committee and four segment committees were responsible for the plan's creation, which includes near, mid-range and long-range initiatives.
The Texas Transportation Commission created the I-35 Corridor Advisory Committee and the four segment committees in 2008 …
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LAREDO, Tx – Traffic by Bridge No. 2 at the 100 block of San Dario will be interrupted on the following dates. The City of Laredo Public Works Department will be performing this work:
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Location: 100 – 300 block of San Bernardo at the Bridge No. 2 approach heading south.
Description: City of Laredo Public Works crews will be performing resurfacing work.
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Austin, TX—Another day of pounding the pavement and the terrazzo floors of the Capitol yields receptive feedback for the Laredo delegation as they met on a variety of issues. Joining the promotional effort today was the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association and a group consisting of George and Martha Washington, Princess Pocahontas and her Chief, and the Abrazo children among others.
Members of the legislature were invited to attend the 21-day celebration that officially got underway with this past week.
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(AUSTIN) – On Tuesday January 25th Senator Judith Zaffirini welcomed representatives from the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) and the Laredo community to the Texas Capitol.
"I am delighted to welcome the delegation from the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association to Austin," Senator Zaffirini said. "What's more, I join the delegation in inviting my Senate colleagues and all Texans to attend Laredo's cherished annual patriotic celebration."
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FCC Denies Application for Review by Steven Wendell.
Download OptionsReleased: April 4, 2013
Federal Communications Commission
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C. 20554In the Matter of
Steven Wendell
File Nos. BNP-20001023ACT
and BMP-20080214AHR
Request for Tolling of Construction Period
Facility ID No. 134960
and Application for Modification of
WXNH(AM), Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Adopted: April 3, 2013
Released: April 4, 2013By the Commission:
The Commission has before it for consideration an Application for Review1 filed on
October 13, 2009, by Steven Wendell ("Wendell"), permittee of unbuilt station WXNH(AM), Jaffrey,
New Hampshire. Wendell seeks review of a letter decision by the Media Bureau, Audio Division (the
"Bureau")2 which denied reconsideration of a decision to terminate "tolling" treatment for WXNH(AM)'s
construction permit3 and dismissed as moot a separate petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of an
application to move transmitter sites.4 In the Letter, the Bureau found that Wendell's inability to
construct was not a matter beyond his control and that his circumstances did not qualify for tolling under
the Commission's rules.5
Upon consideration of the Application for Review and the entire record, we conclude that
Wendell has failed to demonstrate that the Bureau erred. The Bureau properly decided the matters raised,
and we uphold its decision for the reasons stated in its Letter.
In addition, we reject Wendell's claim that the Bureau's decision to terminate tolling
based on zoning litigation was "arbitrary and capricious." Wendell claims to have reported "regularly and
candidly" on the zoning litigation and states that he spent substantial sums in reliance on the tolling
decision.6 Our review of the record, however, shows that, as the Bureau noted in the Letter, Wendell was
not entitled to tolling under Commission rules because the zoning litigation related to an alternate site
rather than the site authorized in Wendell's construction permit.7 The problem here is that Wendell's
initial filings did not clearly identify the zoning litigation as involving an alternate site. Indeed, the
1 On October 28, 2009, Principle Broadcasting Network New York, LLC ("Principle"), licensee of co-channel
station WLIE(AM), Islip, New York, filed an Opposition to Application for Review.
2 Christopher Imlay, Esq., Letter, 24 FCC Rcd 11809 (2009) ("Letter").
3 Christopher Imlay, Esq., Letter, Ref. 1800B3-IB (MB Mar. 5, 2008).
4 See Broadcast Actions, Public Notice, Rep. No. 46771 (July 14, 2008).
5 See 47 C.F.R. §73.3598(b).
6 Application for Review at 16.
7 See Letter, 24 FCC Rcd at 11812.
Federal Communications Commission
FCC 13-43timing of the zoning litigation suggested otherwise. Wendell had represented that the litigation
commenced in August 2004, almost two years before he first filed his application to change the
transmitter site in April 2006.8 The Bureau's mistaken belief that Wendell was relying on litigation
pertaining to zoning of the permitted site should have been evident to Wendell from the Bureau's June 1,
2006 initial grant of tolling, which stated that "Tolling will continue until the earlier of a court decision
[resolving the zoning issue] that becomes final or the Commission's grant of your modification
application thereby mooting the litigation concerning zoning for the current site."9 Wendell did nothing
to correct this misimpression. It was not until October 2007, more than a year after the tolling grant, that
Wendell disclosed that the zoning litigation did not relate to the site authorized in the construction permit,
in a footnote to a pleading filed in response to a third-party's "Petition to Terminate Tolling."10 The
Bureau's decision to terminate tolling under these circumstances was thus warranted. Furthermore, the
Bureau acted fairly in nonetheless giving Wendell the benefit of nearly two years additional time for
construction that he had received erroneously, and by affording him an opportunity to document
circumstances that might warrant additional construction time by waiver. Any resulting investment in the
zoning litigation was the result of Wendell's own conduct. Based on this record, we reject Wendell's
argument that the Bureau's action was arbitrary and capricious.
ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to section 5(c)(5) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 155(c)(5), and section 1.115(g) of the
Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.115(g), the Application for Review IS DENIED.
Marlene H. Dortch
8 See Tolling Request at 4 and Exhibit J.
9 Letter to Steven Wendell (June 1, 2006) at 1-2 (emphasis added).
10 Opposition to Petition to Terminate Tolling at 2, n.1.
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Horrible Histories: Spies at Imperial War Museum
Test your undercover skills and find out if you have what it takes to be a spy this summer at Horrible Histories: Spies, an interactive family exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
The museum is inviting families to take part in the summer's greatest secret mission where you will use clever camouflage, code-cracking skills and the cunning of a spy to delve into a top secret world.
Based upon Terry Deary's book of the same name from the bestselling Horrible Histories series, the exhibition explores the world of spies and spying during the Second World War. It features items from IWM's unique Second World War collections, hands-on activities for all ages, digital and interactive elements and a 'stamper trail' that sets visitors on their own mission.
Families make their way through the exhibition, encountering themes such as Ruthless Resistance, Cracking Codes, Great Gadgets, Savage Sabotage and Clever Camouflage. Along the way discover techniques used by the most cunning spies, including how to make invisible ink, crack codes and use fake feet.
Several events are taking place alongside the exhibition including a range of summer and half term spy-themed activities. Plus author Terry Deary will be delving into the foul facts and strange stories from his books and illustrator Martin Brown will be sharing top tips for bringing characters from the series to life.
The museum has been closed for transformation and partially reopens on 29 July for this major new family exhibition, it will fully re-open in summer 2014.
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Whitehead: Log Cabin
In the early days of Del Rio, the settlers lived in log cabins similar too this one. This log cabin is not original but was built by a Boy Scout Troop in 1924 as a project, and was moved to the museum in 1963. They built it as close as possible to the originals in style, materials, and technique.Related to:
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Whitehead: Judge Roy Bean
They also have a replica (scaled down) of the Jersey Lilly which was the building where Judge Roy Bean dispensed justice, shot pool, and drank (sometimes at almost the same time). They also have the gravesite of Bean and his son just behind the building. You can see the real Jersey Lilly in the nearby town of Langtry. I also have a page for Langtry which shows the saloon, opera house, etc.Related to:
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Whitehead: Old Perry Store
One of the first exhibits on the right as you enter the museum grounds is the Old Perry Store which was a general store established in the early days of Del Rio. This building was the entire museum when it first opened but the museum has expanded quite a bit from then. Inside the store there is now a variety of items that show how the store may have looked back when it was operational. The Old Perry Store is a regsitered Historic Landmark.Related to:
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Whitehead: International Chapel
Right next to the entrance to the Whitehead Memorial Museum is the International Chapel. The chapel is dedicated to the Spaniards who first brought Christianity to the area and to the continued friendship between the US and the world.Related to:
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Have your body in two countries at once
When you cross over to Mexico, notice a plaque on the wall of the bridge overlooking the Rio Grande which indicates the cut off point for both Texas and Mexico. If you position yourself correctly you can be in both countries at the same time!
Convince yourself you're not a saddo if you do it....
I did......
Crossing to Mexico
It takes only a few minutes to cross the border from Del Rio, Texas to get into Mexico. Especially if you jump on the back of truck as we did (note: there was a big fgroup of us, not recommended on your own!). Make sure you check with passport control on the American side that you will be ok to cross back over from Mexico. We had to wait a fair while in the passport room to get back over the border but it was worth it. Also, if you want a stamp in your passport (as I did), make sure you ask for one.
Crossing Into Mexico
Del Rio is located on the Texas/Mexican border. One of the greatest traditions in south Texas is spending a night on the town in Mexico. Acuna is the friendliest, safest, and "steriotypicaly" western/texan towns on the border. Walk across or park and take a taxi, have dinner at Ma Crosbys restaurant (Blame it on Mexico..George Strait), and spend a night listening to a Texas country concert at the Corona Club (www.thecoronaclub.com) . All are located on the main street within 1/2 mile from the border crossing, which leads into this street.Related to:
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For most of the last two...
For most of the last two decades of the nineteenth century Roy Bean was the only judge operating across several hundred miles of south Texas, a position he was appointed to after several months earning a living selling beer and whisky to workers building
the trans Texas railroad between San Antonio and El Paso. He was the 'Law West of the Pecos', and mixed dispensing justice with selling liquor - the courtroom was also the local saloon and billiard
hall. His reputation for colourful behaviour grew on account of his rough, arbitrary justice methods and particularly after the staging of a heavyweight boxing championship on the Mexican side of the Rio
Grande in 1898, at which time fighting was illegal in many US states including Texas. Both village and saloon (the original 'Jersey Lilly') were supposedly named in tribute to the English actress Lillie
Langtry with whom the judge was infatuated. They never met but she was to visit, in 1904 shortly after the judge died aged about 79 following a drinking spree.
Whitehead: Prairie Dogs
They also had several Prairie Dogs on site. Most of them seemed a little shy except this fellow who wanted to pose.Related to:
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- Eco-Tourism
Whitehead: Birds
There are some displays of birds on the site of the museum too, although I do not believe they are all from the area. Cockatiels are not indigenous to West Texas are they?Related to:
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Whitehead: Canal
In 1871 a group of settlers dug canals to divert some water from San Felipe Springs and Creek to irrigate cropland. One of these old canals runs through the property of the museum.
Whitehead: Military
There is also a building on the grounds showing the history of the military in the area and honoring the contributions of the military past and present.Related to:
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Whitehead: Dr Simon Rodriguez's Office
This is a recreation of the office of Dr. Simon Rodriguez. He was the first Hispanic doctor in Del Rio arriving in 1925. He is reported to have delivered over 3000 babies.Related to:
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I have lived here since 1988. The location of U Pump It became a standard after my first car purchase (from my brother).
We do not need another 7-Eleven. Period. And great appreciation to the 7-Eleven stores! The employees are great.
I support the competitors, because they are a quality alternative, not a political option. The C-store introduced me to Ophelia's burritos, that are no longer marketed to us beyond grocery stores. A testament to their quality; sad for the smaller retail sites that launched them.
I am not owned by either franchise. I support local business.
Please, allow competition to co-exist and allow natural selection. Quality is the key.
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MAC Lipglass in Oyster Girl
304 reviews
80% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Dark, Warm
Hair: Black, Relaxed, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Oyster girl is a pretty, almost white-pink on my lips. Not a look I go for these days.
However, it is a staple for me now, cos I use it over a lot of my lipsticks to lighten or add warmth and gloss.
My favorite look is to layer OG over my Victoria's secret Melt lipstick (plum colored lippie). It looks divine.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is the first MAC lipgloss I bought and, at first, I didn't like it. When it is first applied it looks very uneven and feels very sticky/goopy. However, after it dries down it gives my pigmented lips a slightly lighter color with a very pretty gold/pink/peach sparkle. You hardly notice it on your lips after it has dried, which is what I really like about it - it's wet looking but not actually wet. While it may seem expensive ($14), it is actually the best deal when you look at price per amount of product. The package/tube is also small enough that it can fit into a small purse or even your pocket. Not too crazy about the doe foot applicator, but that's just one small issue. :)
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Next to Underage, this is my favorite cool pink shimmery gloss. I love it over MAC's Pretty Please.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Fantastic colour I've been looking for. It is not too pale, not too shimmering, not too pinky. Just perfect combination for nude looking lips. I can't wait for summer to see how it will look with tanned skin. I usually apply it after the lip balm by Yves Rocher. That is the best lip gloss i've ever had ( and I had many)
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Well it has been a long, expensive search to find my HG every day gloss, and AT LAST I have found it. I have bought over 100 glosses over the past year (nutty, I know) hoping to find a nude, milky pink shade that doesn't wash out my pale, cool toned complexion. From Nars Turkish Delight & Sweet Deams, to Mac Underage and Fashion Scoop (cremesheen), to Benefit Life on the A List, and MANY in between, I have bought and bought and bought. After reading many of the reviews on makeupalley for Oyster Girl I went to the Mac counter last night and picked one up. I didn't have particularly high hopes as on my hand it showed up as quite golden, but this morning I applied it in day light and was absolutely thrilled. It is a beautiful milky pink with golden iridescence that is quite sheer but manages to tone down my moderately pigmented lips without washing me out. When worn alone (without lipstick or liner) my lips appear fuller, and have a light pink/nude shimmery sheen. It looks natural and polished. No need to use a mirror, as it applies very evenly- unlike Underage or Turkish Delight, both of which settled into lines. I've read a lot of complaints about the sticky texture, but I actually am quite fond of the consistency. Sure, it's a little sticky, but it has quite a long staying power, which is more important to me, and I prefer it to most other lip gloss textures I've tried. I would imagine that this gloss will be flattering to a fairly broad scope of skin tones. Highly recommended!
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
this is my very first lipgloss from MAC and i have to say that i really love it!
i got this one coz i heard a lot of good things about MAC glosses and wanted to buy one that will go well with smokey eyes.
in the tube Oyster girl is a milky baby pink color with really lovely golden iridescence.
when i first tried it initially i was a bit underwhelmed because i expected a little better color payoff. it was a little bit milky but was also transparent, and didnt seem to get any more opaque, no matter how many layers i'd pack on.
but over time i figured out the best way to use this gloss. i think on its own this shade is not so special but if you layer it with lipstick or other glosses, it gives them fabulous nude shine and the golden iridescence comes out. it basically goes with almost any color but is best with pinkish and nude shades. i love to use it for example with Myth lipstick, its very cute and sexy if you like a more washed out nude lip.
i love the consistency, its just enough sticky to stay on your lips even if you speak/have a snack/drink/smoke, it wears off nicely, doesnt leave a nasty residue (my pet peeve with glosses) and has even color on lips. it smells like vanilla, its very pleasant, but not overpowering, making the gloss a pleasure to use/reapply.
the packaging is practical, rather simple but still nice and doesnt leak which is a big plus. i hate when lipgloss tubes get all messy and gross and you have to keep wiping them off wasting a lot of product. its very tiny which is good coz it can fit into the tiniest bag or pocket but at the same time not so good coz you dont get too much product and i think that for the amount these glosses are overpriced, despite of the good quality.
but overall i would really recommend this gloss and im planning to try other shades as well in the future.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I took points off because the lipglass tubes are smaller than most lip glosses of other brands, but other than that, this is a great product. Some say lipglass is too sticky, but I like the texture and it makes it last longer! The color differs on me. When my lips are drier, my lips are darker and OG turns out more sheer but with a pretty golden shimmer. When my lips are moisturized and lighter, the color ends up appearing as a muted light pink with gold shimmer. Either way, I can't get enough of Oyster Girl! It's a great subtle and classy lip gloss.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
Beautiful nude pink shade with awesome color payoff. I really like this. I have naturally so red lips that it's hard to make nude lips without using tons of concealers and foundations under the lipgloss, which would look gross.
This lipgloss tastes good, has a teensy bit of shimmer and it's not too sticky.MAC Lipglasses are in small packages, so it runs out pretty fast though.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
This was my first lipglass and is still my favourite. I like pale pink and nude colours but I hate matte lips so this is perfect for me. It's quite opaque and has a pretty gold shimmer to it, without looking like it has chunks of shimmer. It's sticky so if you don't like that in a gloss I'd steer clear but I think it lasts well, it also fades nicely. It has a sweet vanilla scent and the applicator is easy to use. Overall its a pretty, fairly natural gloss.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Other
Eyes: Green
This is a beautiful lip gloss. Looks great over Angel lipstick or alone. An opaque pink frosty color. If you want a dupe that is cheaper and also of excellent quality, I had been using Annabelle's Lip Gloss in Breathless long before i bought this and they are VERY VERY similar. I can't really tell a difference and honestly, the Annabelle one is probably a little more pigmented and prettier than oyster girl. It may not last as long because it isn't as sticky, but I don't really time my lip gloss wear. Either way, this is a beautiful MAC gloss and I would buy again
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Radio has been a virtual constant in this country; from the very early days of AM and its variety of entertainment, music, and of course, news and information. That AM constant has also seen a wide variety of personalities: from top 40 and its all-star disc jockeys like the late, great Don B. Rose here in San Francisco, Aku (Hal Lewis), and the great Cousin Brucie in New York (still entertaining the masses on satellite).
As AM concentrated more on news and talk, news-only, and sports, FM took hold in the 60s and 70s, and dominated the 80s with AOR, indie-rock, and popular music. FM, of course, was the evolution of stereo radio and it remained that way until the Internet began to take center stage and emege as the technological giant it is today in the second decade of the 2000s.
Now, as radio tries to re-emerge and assert itself as satellite begins yet another popular era courtesy of the truck drivers and commuter crowd, a much-discussed, uber-powerful entity that draws in techies, neutralizes the younger-demo, iPod crowd has becomed ingrained in the domain: good old-fashioned "social media." Never before has Internet behemouths like Twitter and Facebook become part of the terrestrial landscape. They should. As the old adage says, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Or, more aptly, try to take advantage of a powerful 1-2
punch of modern-media inertia, the zeitgeist of modern-day culture, information, music, and news presentation.
As a conduit to keeping radio relevent in the iPod generation, Twitter and Facebook have become, in effect, virtual musts in the programmimg template. News-talk stations, (and music too, for that matter), have gone full-throttle into the Facebook zone. They not only provide outlets and their listeners with an interactive combo zone, but they also act as virtual 24/7 advertising blitzes. And they're free too; how convienent and dandy in an industry that has seen its own reduction of ad revenue.
Facebook questions, polls, cross-promo ties with outlets and their talent and talk-show hosts are pervasive. Popular San Francisco radio host, Ronn Owens, a 37-year veteran of all-news KGO (with the exception of Owens' local 9-Noon show), utilizes both Twitter and Facebook. Owen's topics each hour are pasted on his own Facebook page and allow listeners to engage in each topic offered, answer various polls, and bark back cyber feelings of disagreement with topics ranging from politics to news of the day. As the Obama-Romney battle closes in on election day, the popular listener requiem of "agree/disagree" makes its way onto the Facebook page. This is hardly an Owens phenomonon -- it is quite universal and includes any major and non-major talk host, jock, and AM/PM drive personality.
Twitter is even bigger. It's 140-character limit is intentionally short and sweet; more to the point, as a means to provide interaction between host and listeners, his/her own "followers," Twitter's immediacy is a pure natural for the
modern-day radio crowd. What better method, from the host's point-of-view, to plug a topic, provide the station URL and take listener comments, all the while doing your show and receiving up to the nanosecond response and feedback, via "re-tweets," "favorites," and expressive pro and con responses to the subject at hand.
Indeed, social media, for better or worse, has become even more important than the "live" listener/consumer itself; that, in and of itself, may be disheartening to those accustomed to the more traditional mode of communication. But like the landline phone, that sort of business model has quickly evaporated. Throw out fax machines and bring in massive new text mantras. Pretty soon, the idea of a simple phone call into the lines of a KGO, WABC, or KABC may go the way of the eight-track.
Welcome to the new world of modern media. Whether we like it or not, it's here to stay, be it terrestrial, satellite, or the Internet. One can only wonder what it'll be like mere years from now.
Rich Lieberman is a veteran SF Bay Area news blogger covering radio and TV since 2001.His media blog, "415 Media" (http://www.richliebermanreport.blogspot.com) is the #1-read industry sheet in SF.
I'm sure that Rich means Dr. Don Rose, who''s middle initial was "D".
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Able to attend school with her first lottery win, Turcotte recently obtained an esthetician license.
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With the third round school budget referendum set for Tuesday, June 4, Acting Superintendent of Schools John Reed and others ventured to ballfields around Newtown last Saturday and Sunday to speak with residents.
The single polling location for Tuesday's referendum is at Newtown Middle School from 6 am until 8 pm.
Residents Michelle Ku and Michelle Hankin along with Board of Education Vice Chair Laura Roche accompanied Dr Reed for part of the visits.
Ms Roche said many of the people she spoke with on Sunday had few questions, and most of the people were simply happy to see Dr Reed out speaking with residents about the upcoming budget referendum and Newtown's educational system in general.
"Everybody was thanking him for coming on board," said Ms Roche, who also noted people thanked Dr Reed for taking the time to visit the ballfields.
According to Ms Roche, Dr Reed visited ballfields across town.
"It's imperative that people realize that we really have a lot of work to do in the schools," said Ms Roche, who added the district is lucky to have Dr Reed.
"Dr Reed is about uniting people, bringing people together, and working on moving forward," Ms Roche said.
On Monday, Dr Reed said he had visited the ballfields because he felt a sense of urgency to express to people that the budget be adopted.
"I felt it was an opportunity on Saturday and Sunday for me to address that directly to some of our parents in the school system, and I also had the opportunity to speak with some others that were not parents but grandparents or had children in other schools," said Dr Reed.
He said visiting people at the fields was an opportunity to share his feeling that the education budget passing is important both to the school system and to the town.
"Because I think to attract people to Newtown, and for people to be able to sell their homes, it's vital that Newtown be viewed as a town that supports, through the budget process, its schools," Dr Reed said.
The Newtown PTAs and PTSA also released a statement on Monday, June 3, regarding Tuesday's referendum.
"In response to two failed education budget referenda, all Newtown PTAs and [the] PTSA held special meetings at their respective schools in order hold a membership vote to support a motion to advocate a 'yes' vote in the upcoming budget referendum. Members voted in favor of advocating a 'yes' vote and we encourage parents come out to the polls on Tuesday to ensure a successful third referendum," the release reads.
According to the release, the PTAs and the PTSA also worked tirelessly prior to the first two referdums to get voters out to the polls through organzing a phone bank, calling voters to remind people of the vote, purchasing "I voted" stickers to be handed out at the polls, created a "Did you vote today?" flyer campaign, and posted signs around town to remind people to vote.
"We posted our VOTE reminder signs throughout the town and created a new Facebook page for district wide PTA/PTSA news, Newtown School News, https://www.facebook.com/#!/NewtownPTAs," the release reads. "Many PTAs have also emailed budget updates to parents throughout the budget season"
The release continues: "With the support of [Dr Reed] and the Board of Education, and in agreement with the Board of Finance and our Legislative Council, we ask parents and all Newtowners to vote yes. Support our kids, our teachers, our school staff and our town. Show our new school administrators (at Sandy Hook School, Reed Intermediate School and Newtown Middle School) that we value our schools. Let this be Newtown's final budget referendum. Enable our town to move forward."
The PTAs and PTSA release is signed by Newtown Middle School PTA President Jen Scarangella, Newtown High School PTA President Maggie Conway, Sandy Hook School and Reed Intermediate School PTA President Tracey Jaeger, Reed PTA Co-President Lisa Wallace, Hawley PTA President Marabeth Pereira, Head O' Meadow PTA Co-President Cynthia Iaropoli, Head O' Meadow PTA Co-President Laura Terry, and Middle Gate PTA President Kelley Mozelak.


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Join us on Tuesday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an HRC Arkansas Open House to show our members and supporters where we'll be working to advance equality in Arkansas. Our new space is in the heart of Little Rock—and now we are ready to get to work!
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Blue Rock Studios is a new 4,000-square-foot residential facility on 20 acres just outside of Austin. Designed to cater to Texas folk artists, Blue Rock celebrated its grand opening with a party attended by members of the local audio elite. Studio owner Billy Crockett also invited Rupert Neve, designer of the studio's Portico 5043 compressor/limiter.
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text: I have no idea what this will mean for Kodak products and I don't dare speculate. I do know that this can not be good for Rochester, having lived there I know what Kodak means to that town, going way beyond the employment numbers. Beyond that it can not be good for Kodak retirees who are sure to see a loss in their pensions. When a corporation (or a Trump) declares bankruptcy it is seen as a smart business move, but when an individual is forced to do so it is seen as a personal moral failing. Many people will be hurt by this move on Kodak's part, maybe even our own PE. I will be sad if I can no longer get TMY but that seems pretty small by comparison.


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As political signs are pulled from the ground and our yards once again become politically indistinguishable from those of our neighbors, its time to come back together.
Its not going to be easy.
Coloradoans now face an environment where marijuana is set to become legal, Democrats control both arms of the state Legislature, and President Barack Obama has earned re-election to serve a second term. If youre a Republican, youre likely disappointed at best, despondent at worst. Democrats are justifiably gleeful and confident.
Wed ask both sides of the political spectrum to keep their emotions in check. Colorado and Larimer County are states that must position themselves in the center, and the rampant opposition and anger from both sides needs to subside.
A look at the Larimer County election results bears out what we already know were a purple county in a purple state.
The difference between Obama and Romney among local voters was about 6 percent.
Jared Polis won Larimer County by just more than 1 percent.
Amendment 64 passed by little more than 10 percent here.
Thats not to say that everyones opinions are nebulously purple. Thanks to nearly $80 million spent on the omnipresent political ads in Colorado, weve been fed a diet of polarizing duality for months now. The nation called us a battleground state, and we have honored that name by going toe-to-toe with our friends and neighbors, in person as well as online.
A fantastic upside of living in such a divided county is that, if youre politically extreme on either side, you wont get traction. You cant push through a radical notion by shouting louder or through sheer force of will. Advancement of ideas in this part of the country will increasingly be about compromise and about what we can do as a populace to agree.
No, we are not all going to agree with the size and scope of the government. So lets look at what we can agree on: All of us want a healthy economy that is centered on a strong middle class. All of us want meaningful health care for our loved ones and ourselves. All of us want energy security. All of us want to feel protected from international threats. All of us want a healthy and sustainable environment, just as we want a healthy and sustainable budget for our children and grandchildren.
Now, well have to figure out how to do those things together. Nowhere is Abraham Lincolns 1858 remark that a house divided cannot stand more relevant than in Northern Colorado.
And lastly, some advice for adherents to both sides of the political spectrum as we begin to heal: Republicans, stop adhering to the strategy that you can come out on top if you move further to the right and shout louder. Its not going to work here. And Democrats, don't gloat. In a 50/50 place like this, luck could change in any election cycle, and youll need the support and goodwill of folks on every side.


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For the most part, the waters along the Estonian coast are shallow and its waves modest. This though makes them perfect for kite and windsurfers.
Surfing holidays can be enjoyed in the country year-round, whatever the weather. More experienced surfers will love the autumn winds, while in winter the action relocates to the snow and ice. Competitions and camps are also held throughout the year. Training is offered and equipment hired out by surf clubs, recreation centres and other service providers.
For safety's sake, you should never hit the water alone or if there are onshore winds, and make sure you wear a life vest and headgear. You should also take your mobile with you, stored in a watertight bag. And to make sure that swimmers are kept out of harm's way, many public beaches set aside specific areas for surfing.
If there's not much wind you can try paddlesurfing or experience the adrenaline rush of wakeboarding or waterskiing in beach cable parks or being pulled along behind a motor boat. You can also make the most of the water ramps in Estonia, whether with your board or skis – providing as much fun for the people watching as you do for yourself!
Here's a list of the most popular surfing spots in Estonia
- Ristna on the island of Hiiumaa is the most popular place in Estonia among experienced surfers for its strong winds and the biggest waves on the Baltic Sea. Equipment can be hired on the beach, which is patrolled by life guards. Other surf beaches can also be found on Hiiumaa.
- Vääna-Jõesuu (25 km from Tallinn) attracts surfers for its beautiful beach and good winds. Please note: there are no facilities or service providers on the beach.
- Pirita and Kakumäe beaches in Tallinn have designated surfing areas and equipment hire.
- Pärnu beach also has a clearly designated surfing zone. There are a number of surf clubs here that hire out equipment.
- Roosta holiday village close to Haapsalu is a great place for longer vacations for beginner surfers – surf training and camps are organised here.
- On the island of Saaremaa you can choose wear to surf based on the direction of the wind, and try a number of different beaches. At Mändjala (10 km from Kuressaare) you can learn how to kite-surf, with equipment available for hire.


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Parokya ni Edgar artist Chito Miranda is "saddened" by the flow of personal images and movie showing him and his girlfriend being intimate.
The 37-year-old singer apologized for the video, which display him with former "Star Group Quest" finalist Neri Naig.
"We are truly saddened by the fact na may nag-leak na private video of me and my girlfriend, Neri Naig," he said in a post on the official Facebook page of Parokya ni Edgar, which has over 3 million followers.
He added: "Humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa mga pamilya namin for this unfortunate incident. Thank you for your prayers."
The same concept was published through a picture on the singer's Instagram web page.
On his Tweets account, Miranda said his room was lately robbed. Among those thieved where his hard drive, where picture and videos were saved.
"Our hard drive was stolen from our room in our house along with several other stuff. Kung sino ka man, God bless," he said.


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Amoeba Review
The coming together of two brilliant musicians of instrumental music, Explosions in the Sky's Mark Smith and Eluvium's Matthew Cooper, delivers on the immense promise its pedigree would suggest. The debut album by the duo offers gorgeous floating soundscapes marked by Cooper's dramatic synth work and Smith's soft bursts of guitar noise. Starting in a catchy, pop-minded mode, "Entity" makes its sampled female vocals sound angelic over Smith and Cooper's ethereal sounds. Though it's ostensibly an ambient album, and Cooper's piano work is certainly soothing, tracks like "Luminous Insects" billow into emotional, nearly overwhelming climaxes. The album breezes along beautifully, from "Peaceable Child's" percolating synthesizers to "Sun Locations/Sun Coda's" colorful, unpredictable sound flares. It's a terrific journey, one we hope Smith and Cooper continue to take on future releases.


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A new report suggests that more consumers are living within their means rather than going over their budget - and doing so at a rate that hasn't been seen in nearly half a century.
According to the report, which was compiled by RBC Capital Markets and initially reported by Bloomberg, the association between what consumers make and what they're spending is at the closest level seen since 1965 when comparing 2009 to 2013 figures versus the previous six expansionary periods.
Jacob Oubina, senior economist at RBC, noted that this shows just how thrifty Americans have been with their buying behavior.
"The consumer has really cleaned up their balance sheet," Oubina told Bloomberg. "They're growing consumption based on the rate of growth of their earnings, which at the end of the day builds a more solid foundation."
Oubina added the proviso that where there's room for improvement is with regards to credit, as more consistent credit usage can be of great value to consumers, provided they make their payments consistently.
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Mbombela - An Mpumalanga police constable who pleaded guilty to shooting dead his ex-girlfriend has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Richard Request Nyakane, 31, from Casteel near Bushbuckridge, was sentenced in the Nelspruit circuit of the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday, a Sapa correspondent reported.
Judge Francis Legodi sentenced him to 15 years' imprisonment for the murder of Tebogo Virginia Mashele and five years' jail for abandoning their three-year-old son.
Three of the five years will run concurrently with the 15-year sentence, meaning he will spend a total of 17 years in prison.
Nyakane, who entered into a plea agreement with the State, has been in custody for 18 months since his arrest on March 11, 2013.
At the time, he was a police constable stationed at the Bushbuckridge police station.
The judge said that on March 10, last year, Nyakane drove from his home in Casteel and collected the woman and their three-year-old child from their home in Pilgrim's Rest.
He then drove towards Graskop and stopped near Vaalhoek Mine.
"Both accused and the victim alighted from the vehicle and an argument arose. The accused then shot the victim four times in the back with his service pistol, which shows she had been running for her life," the judge said.
The judge said Nyakane unlawfully abandoned the child next to the road unattended and unsupervised.
"He went back home, carried on with his day-to-day affairs as if nothing had happened. He left the child at the mercy of people unknown to him," said Legodi.
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Raw Footage from NOVA's "Car of the Future" Open for Sharing and Remix
Jane Park, April 23rd, 2008
In the winter of 2006, NOVA embarked on an "open production" experiment, asking viewers to contribute by reading and commenting on a preview of their show's script—the (then) in-progress documentary, "Car of the Future." The show's producers liked the results, and according to the Wired Blog Network's Underwire, NOVA decided to return the favor by "[giving] the material back."
For the first time ever, PBS and NOVA have released 240 clips of raw footage from the making of the "Car of the Future" documentary online. The videos, which include full-length interviews with world-renowned scientists and engineers (in addition to various footage of the high-tech vehicles themselves), is free for viewing, sharing, and remixing under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial License (CC BY-NC). NOVA encourages you to take this footage and "create your own video or multimedia project about tomorrow's cars, environmental issues, or other related topics you care about." They also ask you to send them back your finished product if you want, so that they can feature the best videos on their site.
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This was probably the most idiotic and poorly produced TV show I've ever seen, especially with those two laughing hyena's, Frick & Frack. It looks like PBS is trying to undermine the green car movement with this drivel.