text: I have been watching a bunch of ten ball on you tube. and i think the game makes sense because of the break difficulty. no one puts up a six pack and ends the match basically without the opponent getting to the table. also they're mainly played on 4 inch pockets which definitely is harder that the 4 and 3/8 that I have. but the organizers are trying to legislate luck out of the game. you can't win on the break or can only win in the bottom corners. the payball must be called or at the hard times tourney, you have to call every shot. think people! balls made in unattempted pockets are the least cause of luck. a well placed cueball after the break being kicked into a foul by a color or a color rolling in front of a excellent shot on the one after the break are a 1000 times more likely to alter the outcome of a match than a slopped in ball. and it takes away the " sometimes nothing is a pretty cool hand" shot. rolling the money is ,a lot of times, the best shot. its still a shot because you have to place the cueball near and end rail to keep from selling out. and its always the worst player bitching about luck, when luck is their only chance of winning. YOU CAN'T LEGISLATE LUCK OUT OF POOL! billyp


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After a very long, difficult gestation, a new law has been born! On 4 July 2011 the Romanian President confirmed a new law for the protection and management of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
Europe and Central Asia
The European Court of Justice has ruled against the European Commission in a case brought against the Romanian Government.
The European Commission has urged Romania to improve its protection of the Sulina area in the Danube Delta, as new tourism developments threaten to degrade it.

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Poll Results and New Poll: Are you ready for the next generation of consoles?
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To begin, we apologize for this very long running poll. which has been up since, oh God, November? Anyway, in total, we only had 213 votes. For the most part, people seem satisfied with the overall look of the XMB, with most of the people only wanting some minor changes (and Very Satisfied isn't too far behind, either, and neither is the option for those who are OK with it). Out of the negative choices, love for the 360 dashboard still outranked people who don't care or weren't satisfied with it.
On a personal note, I actually like the XMB. The only real thing I'd like to have is a better way to sort and group things (and a search feature) to make finding specific stuff easier, as the grouping and album creating stuff now can get a little cumbersome over time, especially since there are more and more PSN, errr, SEN games on peoples' consoles (as well as photos, videos, music, etc).
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|This Poll Idea comes from Cheeto (who will get the 200 points for the idea), and it's asking the question a lot of people might be asking right now, and that's whether or not you're ready for the next generation of consoles (I was actually going to ask about the PSN/SEN change, but figured no one would really care). Anyway, have at it! Choices range from "Take my money already!" to "I could care less."
Given this point in time, these results could really go either way.
Poll Results and New Poll: Are You Satisfied with the XMB?
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|First of all, I apologize for the length of this poll, as it has been running since September 21st. As for the results, despite being up for that long, we only had 163 votes. Don't forget, voting gets you a quick, easy 5 points! Anyway, it seems most peoples' PSN purchases are determined by the price. Following behind that is a need for a quality demo, which is something I would agree with.
All of the Above comes in at third, which is a bit surprising, since there are probably very few games that meet all the other choices. 11 people also asked why we still had that option. I'm inclined to agree, so we'll try to stop using it as an option. There should always be one factor that sticks out for you over every other one. That doesn't mean other factors can't help you make the decision, of course.
Anyway, there were a few that were also not interested in PSN purchases at all, with even fewer purchasing based on a favorite developer or publisher behind a title.
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|A lot of the poll ideas, I think at this point, are pretty outdated. Although this poll is about a month old, it is generally relevant over a longer period of time. Anyway, the idea comes from CHEETO, who will receive 200 points for his submission. I will also reward 100 points each to the people who submitted poll ideas between the last one and the current one since I was never able to get around to starting a new poll.
Anyway, Cheeto asks us, since the 360 received a Dashboard update last month, are you satisfied with the looks of the XMB, or do you think it's up for a long-overdue redesign? You can either vote here, or at the lower end of the sidebar.
Poll Results and a Quick Update
[tab: Results]As you know, for the past few weeks, we've had the same poll running, since we usually change it when I do the Weekly Recap. Unfortunately, this past few weeks have been very hard on me to find the time to do the recaps and thus, the poll has not been updated. I hope to get back to doing the recaps soon, but I do have a couple polls in the next tab for you folks to partake in, one being the site poll and another about the Weekly Recap.
As for this tab, the focus is on the previous poll. We asked "What do you look for in Collector's/Limited Editions?" and, finally, the results are in :P.
Unsurprisingly, someone added "All of the Above" and it got the most votes, despite most CE and LE games rarely coming with everything listed. Anyway, second highest was DLC content, which is always nice (but that DLC usually winds up on the store anyway). Statues and figurines came in third, which I find a little surprising, considering those are rarer and more collectable than the DLC.
What actually surprised me most was how low art books and soundtracks were voted, even getting less votes than those who weren't interested in collector editions. Although, if you combine the two and include them with the "Art Books AND Soundtracks", it would have far surpassed it.
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First of all, the second poll is mainly for me, as I am asking whether or not you would like to see me do a recap of the past 5-6 weeks that I missed or start off on a clean slate.
Anyway, since I don't award myself points for poll ideas, I'll grab one from our Poll Ideas thread in the forums. I used Cheeto's idea because it was one I don't think we've used before. I will get to others in the future, but for the poll idea being used, he will get an extra 200 points!
He asks what people's main reason for buying PSN games is. Since there might be more than these reasons, I left the option to add your own answers.
The 'Kind of' Weekly Recap (July 24th-August 13th)
Posted by Jay in Poll, Weekly Recap on August 14th, 2011
Been busy again, but I have been around doing stuff for the Community. With that said, this was one of the busiest periods for us as far as giveaways goes, as you will see in the Community News tab. Currently, we have two giveaways happening with another one starting tomorrow. You can quickly access them by clicking on contest banners between post and at the top of articles.
We've had a number of reviews for you to check out as well, with a few of them happening in conjunction with a giveaway. Thanks goes out to all those PR people for providing us with content! It is much appreciated! I guess Oly gets some credit, too, but we all know people will only associate with Oly because it gets them closer to me :P. I kid.
With that said, EdEN and Cheeto need to settle down with the posting. Especially EdEN and his tyrannical posts about how a 3DS price drop is throwing the gauntlet against the Vita, and how it's a better system than the Vita, blah blah blah. I don't know how he got a staff position. Heck, he still hasn't changed his name to his first name to continue on with site tradition :P. At least Eddie has been putting him in his place. Too bad EdEN doesn't stay there for even 5 minutes before he starts again.
Anyway, be sure to check out the rest! Quite a few articles to go through in case you missed anything!
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It's been a really busy past three weeks. One of the biggest things is definitely the giveaways, which you can read about in the section below. As far as Community news itself goes, Tosh has unveiled the new and improved giveaway/lottery system. It not only makes it easier for us to track entries, but also makes it easier for you to enter the contest as well.
Yesterday, Tosh also gave me more permissions for running the forums, so I took the liberty of beginning the process of improving the forums. For the most part, the forums are now categorized satisfactorily, but we're still in the process of moving old topics to their new locations.
And, as always, we had our BlogCasts. Now available are Episode 11, Episode 12, and Episode 13. Enjoy!
Oh, and I almost forgot, EdEN has joined our team. Congratulations!
Alright, giveaways! First of all, we had a winner for the Tekken blu-ray.
The day before the winner of that was announced, we started a giveaway for PSN imports for Yakiniku Bugyou and Rapid Angel, where, later, everyone who entered had won. In fact, you can ask Oly if there are any extra codes left since the number of entries was less than the number of available codes…
Anyway, Eddie did a short giveaway for a Resistance 3 beta code, here you can see who won here.
We still had a couple other PSN giveaways, including Fast Draw Showdown and LIMBO. Winners can be seen here and here respectively.
Of course, it didn't end there. Currently, we have 2 more giveaways going on, including the PSN title Dead Block and a piece of hardware that makes a wired connection through your house's electrical circuit, the HP200AV.
We're still not done yet, though. In fact, we had to make a couple more "lottery" accounts to allow for more giveaways, with the third account being used for a giveaway you will see go live tomorrow, so stick around! There is a lot of free stuff you can win! Also, Tosh's E3 swag giveaway has ended, but items will be shipped soon!
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Since the last recap, we had to delay the GT5 tournament to July 31st, at which point, only Dean and Pedro showed up. Although it was just us three, we still had a bit of fun! We just didn't run it as intended and basically just turned it into a game night, but that's okay. Here's hoping we can do it again some other time.
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Official Cars 2 Review
Eddie on July 25th, 2011 7 Comments
Lack of Innovation? A Counter Point…
Darrin on July 25th, 2011 16 Comments
Rage Behind the Scenes 4 of 6 "Wasteland"
Oly on July 25th, 2011 8 Comments
EVO 2011 Live on PlayStation Home
Cheeto on July 26th, 2011 7 Comments
Fast Draw Showdown – 1st Round Gameplay
Tosh on July 26th, 2011 10 Comments
Sony May Bring the PS Vita's Activity Feature to the PS3
Eddie on July 27th, 2011 4 Comments
Comic-Con Recap: Crazy Games, Crazy Times!
PAUL FIERCE on July 27th, 2011 7 Comments
Nintendo to Sony: It's on like Donkey Kong
EdEN on July 28th, 2011 28 Comments
Bleach: Soul Resurrection is Approaching
Jason on July 28th, 2011 12 Comments
Mad Blocker Alpha Review
EdEN on July 28th, 2011 2 Comments
Rage "The Enemy" – Part 5 of 6 Behind the Scenes ad id Software
Oly on July 29th, 2011 2 Comments
The List
Cheeto on July 29th, 2011 15 Comments
New Anarchy Reigns Trailer Is Here!
EdEN on July 29th, 2011 6 Comments
Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 Review
premiersoupir on July 30th, 2011 13 Comments
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Demo Comes With Tekken Hybrid
Sakinah on July 24th, 2011 5 Comments
Twisted Metal Open Beta Denied
Cheeto on July 25th, 2011 5 Comments
Silent Hill HD Collection Launches Exclusively on the PS3 this September or October
Eddie on July 26th, 2011 7 Comments
Battlefield 3 weapons customization videos
Cheeto on July 26th, 2011 3 Comments
Red Dead Redemption Free "The Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack" Coming in Sep.
Oly on July 27th, 2011 5 Comments
Global Resistance
Cheeto on July 28th, 2011 3 Comments
Do you like THQ? Want 50% off at the PSN Store?
EdEN on July 28th, 2011 3 Comments
Resistance 3 Beta Detailed
Cheeto on July 29th, 2011 4 Comments
Do you own PS Move? Then this list will make you happy!
EdEN on July 29th, 2011 11 Comments
King of Fighters XIII will be out on October… so here's a veeery awesome pre-order incentive!
EdEN on July 29th, 2011 8 Comments
Sodium 2: Project Velocity | Track 3 Preview
Tosh on July 29th, 2011 No Comments
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Sony Going All Out To Support Garage Developers on the Playstation Vita
Eddie on July 31st, 2011 13 Comments
House of the Dead: OVERKILL (Extended Cut) – New Level Revealed
EdEN on August 1st, 2011 2 Comments
LittleBigPlanet Toy Story Levels and Costumes!!
Oly on August 1st, 2011 7 Comments
Sony Buys Sucker Punch Productions
Cheeto on August 2nd, 2011 11 Comments
Batman: Arkham City, Pre-Order Skins
Cheeto on August 2nd, 2011 19 Comments
New Technology From Euclideon That Could Change How Games Look For The Next Generation
EdEN on August 2nd, 2011 17 Comments
Number Of PlayStation Pads Damaged/Broken?
Madagasca on August 3rd, 2011 18 Comments
Borderlands 2 Announced!
Pedro on August 3rd, 2011 18 Comments
One Epic Game Released on the PSN Store!
EdEN on August 3rd, 2011 8 Comments
LIMBO Review
Ace on August 3rd, 2011 10 Comments
Rochard Developer Q&A
EdEN on August 3rd, 2011 5 Comments
Fast Draw Showdown Review
Tosh on August 4th, 2011 5 Comments
Vita to miss the 2011 U.S/Europe Release
Cheeto on August 4th, 2011 14 Comments
The Tester Season 3 Has Been Announced and You Can Be In it!
Oly on August 4th, 2011 6 Comments
Ninjamurai Review (minis)
EdEN on August 4th, 2011 3 Comments
Driver: San Francisco Multiplayer Looks Promising
Jay on August 4th, 2011 6 Comments
Where to Get Your Battlefield 3 Pre-Order Goodies!
Madagasca on August 5th, 2011 11 Comments
PSN Play (or how the Xbox 360 Summer of Arcade has changed into the Fall of Fun on Sony's console)
EdEN on August 5th, 2011 11 Comments
Skyrim Collector's Edition Looks Great!!
Oly on August 5th, 2011 11 Comments
Resistance 3 Resist Trailer
Ace on August 6th, 2011 4 Comments
Will Smartphone/Tablet Owners Purchase the Playstation Vita?
Eddie on August 6th, 2011 7 Comments
New Monster Hunter 3 HD Screens Released
Jason on August 1st, 2011 7 Comments
Super Street Fighter IV Patch Before 2011 Is Over
EdEN on August 1st, 2011 3 Comments
Lollipop Chainsaw to be Relased in the US!
EdEN on August 1st, 2011 7 Comments
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on PSN EU
Cheeto on August 2nd, 2011 3 Comments
So, how many studios does Sony own after purchasing Sucker Punch?
EdEN on August 3rd, 2011 7 Comments
Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection Pack Announced
Cheeto on August 4th, 2011 No Comments
Rage "Uprising" Trailer
Oly on August 4th, 2011 2 Comments
Twisted Metal Delayed!
Cheeto on August 5th, 2011 5 Comments
Battlefield 3 Open Beta FAQs
Madagasca on August 5th, 2011 4 Comments
Atlus has reason to celebrate: Catherine sold 200,000 in a week!
EdEN on August 5th, 2011 13 Comments
Arkedo Series Coming to PSN
EdEN on August 5th, 2011 2 Comments
Sony's 3D TV Bundle Swaps Resistance 3 for MotorStorm: Apocalypse
Cheeto on August 5th, 2011 10 Comments
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Battlefield 3 is Heading to GamesCom with Jets!
Ace on August 7th, 2011 9 Comments
Dead Island [Red Edition]
Cheeto on August 7th, 2011 4 Comments
[Review Rewind] Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2009
premiersoupir on August 8th, 2011 5 Comments
Dead Island's Zombie Apocalypse Spreads on Central Plaza in PlayStation Home
Oly on August 8th, 2011 2 Comments
New Deus Ex: Human Revolution Videos
Oly on August 8th, 2011 5 Comments
Catherine Review
Darrin on August 9th, 2011 10 Comments
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Spec Ops Survival Trailer
Oly on August 9th, 2011 11 Comments
Dead Island has Gone Gold and Here's a New Co-op Trailer to Celebrate
Oly on August 9th, 2011 8 Comments
Sony DADC Torched in London Riots
Ace on August 9th, 2011 11 Comments
Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer Trailer is Exciting
Oly on August 9th, 2011 9 Comments
Ico/Shadow of the Colossus Collection Intro Videos
Cheeto on August 10th, 2011 9 Comments
Assassin's Creed Revelation Beta for PS+ Subs. Starts on September 3rd
EdEN on August 10th, 2011 8 Comments
New Risen 2 Trailer
Pedro on August 11th, 2011 5 Comments
Hardware Review: HP200AV Powerline Internet AV Kit
Jay on August 11th, 2011 6 Comments
NIS America Weekend Update (on a Thursday)
EdEN on August 11th, 2011 5 Comments
Sniper Elite V2 Trailer
Oly on August 11th, 2011 3 Comments
Dead Block Review
EdEN on August 11th, 2011 8 Comments
Saint's Row: The Third 8 Minutes of Game Play
Oly on August 11th, 2011 6 Comments
[RAGE] First-Time Buyer Incentive!
Cheeto on August 11th, 2011 6 Comments
Hideo Kojima Gives Us A Sneak Peak Of The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Trophies
PAUL FIERCE on August 12th, 2011 13 Comments
God of War: Origins Collection on PS3
EdEN on August 12th, 2011 12 Comments
Dead Island 20 minutes of Gameplay!
Jason on August 12th, 2011 6 Comments
Child of Eden Trailer for PS3!
EdEN on August 12th, 2011 5 Comments
DeathSpank 3: The Baconing is Going to be Great!
Oly on August 12th, 2011 7 Comments
PSP Remaster Series and Multiplayer
Jason on August 13th, 2011 5 Comments
Lord of the Rings: War in the North Collectors Edition (Europe and Australia)
Cheeto on August 7th, 2011 8 Comments
Dark Souls Delayed
Cheeto on August 8th, 2011 12 Comments
Dead Island Survival Kit CE Only in Poland
Oly on August 8th, 2011 5 Comments
Ken Levine on Bioshock Infinite, Vita, PS Move.
EdEN on August 9th, 2011 3 Comments
Driver: San Francisco Demo Available Now!
Cheeto on August 9th, 2011 7 Comments
PS3 System Software Update (v3.70)
Cheeto on August 10th, 2011 7 Comments
Gotham City Impostors Closed Beta Sign Up
Cheeto on August 10th, 2011 5 Comments
PSN Scheduled Maintenance
Cheeto on August 11th, 2011 6 Comments
Sixaxis Controller With Your Android Phone? Are You Nuts?
Madagasca on August 11th, 2011 3 Comments
Motorstorm now has move support
Jason on August 12th, 2011 4 Comments
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Announced
Cheeto on August 12th, 2011 8 Comments
WWE '12 Roster Reveal Tomorrow
Jay on August 12th, 2011 5 Comments
Retro/Grade and PAX Contest
Jason on August 13th, 2011 3 Comments
Splinter Cell HD 1080p Gameplay
Jason on August 13th, 2011 3 Comments
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Pretty interesting results, really. Almost half of the people who voted said that a deep, engaging story is most important for future titles, where, despite being 10 votes behind, innovative gameplay took second. Sequels and prequels got a few votes, but tried and true formulas and controversial subject matter both struck out with one vote.
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This new poll idea comes from mowmow, who will receive 200 points for the idea. With that said, the poll asks what interests you most in a collector's edition of a game. I believe we've had one of these in the past, but I suppose it can't hurt to run a new one.


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Burton Sana's father called the Dental Surgeon late in the evening a fortnight back. The following conversation ensued between the two: "Burton has for the past three days developed swelling of the face. It is marked on the left side. When he presses that side with his index and middle fingers he recoils with pain.
I believe it is mumps. I want to bring him over to you to establish whether it is mumps or not". Next day early in the morning both father and son showed up.
The Dental Surgeon probed Burton's mouth. It was an examination that turned out to be 'symmetrically fascinating' Burton had just turned eleven. All the milk teeth, even referred to as deciduous teeth, had already shed. Burton had second permanent molars which were covered with gums partially or completely. The lower left second molar had cut through the gums. Its occlusal surface could be noticed.
The gums were acutely inflamed. The second molars elsewhere in the mouth had a 'plateau' of strip of gingiva which gave a clear indication that the molars above the gums and one below the gums would in a matter of three to six months emerge in the mouth with their crowns and grinding surfaces.
The Dental Surgeon noticed that there was tenderness to pressure. There was however no denseness of the overlying skin of the face around the lower jaw. The characteristic feature of mumps happens to be the uplifting of the lobe of the ear and stiffness of the jaw.
Burton's ear lobes presented no evidence of being lifted by the inflammation of the parotid gland. To the Dental Surgeon it seemed to be a clear cut case of lyumph gland enlargement which was secondary to the inflammation that had been the result of the crown of the molar cleaving through the gums.
The Dental Surgeon said, "In view of the swelling which is quite diffuse and the pain, I would recommend a dose of 1000mg. of ampiclox daily.
This will have to be supplemented with Vitamin B complex and Panadol tablets to complete the regimen. Since Burton was running a fever of 101o F. it was necessary to continue the dose for at least five days. Attention to oral hygiene would have to be paid.
In this context warm saline solution could be used as a mouthwash. The temperature of the saline solution could be raised without causing any discomfort in the mouth. The heat effect of the saline solution would also help dilate the capillaries in and around the gums. This would facilitate the process of eruption of tooth out of the gums.
Burton's condition remained static. The swelling did not subside even after two days of the antibiotic administered. Burton's father decided to seek a second opinion. He consulted a paediatrician. The child specialist in the city's major hospital was well versed with vaccine advocacy programme in the sub-sahara region. He was an authority on vaccine preventable diseases.
After having perused the signs and symptoms of Buton, the peadiatrician posed a question to Burton's dad, "Was your son vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella?
The father was not sure. He sought the answer by ringing his wife on his cellular phone. His wife confirmed the fact that Burton had been administered MMR vaccine
The paediatrician said, "MMR is not part of the National Vaccination Programme. While MMR vaccine is available, it is not affordable for all. Parents would do well to have their children vaccinated with MMR. In the past, I believe he has immunity developed against mumps, measles and rubella.
Any doctor who will check Burton will notice the bilateral swelling of his face particularly on his left side. The Dental Surgeon who checked Burton correctly detected the cause of the swelling. It was general due to the tooth cutting through the flap of gums. I would ask you to carry on with the instructions of the Dental Surgeon.
However, instead of ampiclox give your child a paediatric dose of clavulin. It is more child friendly. Burton's facial swelling disappeared as the second lower molar fully surfaced in a couple of days. The pain on palpation of the face externally disappeared. Burton is currently on vacation. He has no malaise or fever.
When he appeared in the Dental Surgery a few days ago the Dental Surgeon said, "Take a strip of chewing gun with xylitol as one of its constituents in your mouth. Munch it without going for a new strip for about one hour. It will help to tone your gums".
Burton's symmetry of the face was restored. It is not common to behold the arrival of all permanent first molars in the mouth at the same time.
Similarly the submerged second molars would upright themselves with time. It would be an amazing sight, miraculous indeed, to perceive all molars - two in the upper jaw, two in the lower, each announcing their arrival concurrently. That would also earn mention in any international dental journal.
Dr K.S Gupta is a private Clinical Dental Practitioner who can be contacted at: kgupta [email protected]


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Maintain your engine
You know that you feel better and have more energy when you're in shape. Did you know the same principles apply to car engines? Get noticeably better gas mileage just by keeping your engine in top shape. Make sure you fix any potential problems, like faulty oxygen sensors, and you could improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.
Keep your car's engine in the best shape possible by following the maintenance schedule in the vehicle's handbook. Like regular checkups at the doctor or dentist, by taking your car in for regular maintenance, your service professional will be able to catch most potential engine problems before they happen, and you'll spend less money and get better gas mileage.
Maintain air filters
Replacing dirty air filters in your vehicle is another way to get better gas mileage. If you have a fan in your home, you know how the blades can get clogged up with dust and dirt. Unless you clean the fan blades, that dust and dirt are constantly getting blown back into your home.
That is also what happens if you don't check and replace your vehicle's air filters. That dust and dirt get blown back into the engine—which can cause a reduction in gas mileage and harm your engine. Checking and replacing a dirty air filter can improve gas mileage in your vehicle by as much as 10 percent.
Air filter savings based on Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Automobile Fuel Consumption in Actual Traffic Conditions. Paris, France, 1981. These tests were performed before the introduction of computer-controlled, fuel-injection engines. DOE is currently studying the fuel economy effects of clogged air filters on more modern engines.
Proper tire inflation
Car tires are like bicycle tires. The less air they have, the more work it takes to get anywhere. Simply checking your tires on a regular basis to make sure they are properly inflated can improve gas mileage by more than 3 percent. And properly inflated tires don't just help you get better gas mileage—they are safer, and they last longer too.
Use the right motor oil
You may think that motor oil is motor oil right? But did you realize that by using the wrong kind could actually hurt your gas mileage? Improve gas mileage by as much as 2 percent just by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil (check your vehicle's handbook to find out what type to use). Don't use 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30—it's not good for your engine, and it can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. And don't forget to check the API symbol on the oil container. If it says "Energy Conserving" it contains friction-reducing additives and can give you even better gas mileage and protect your engine better.
Driving efficiently can have a significant impact on your gas mileage. Here are a few ideas to help maximize the gas mileage of your car:
You plan trips, projects, and meetings- so why not plan ahead and save gas too? With just a few simple steps, you could cut your vehicle's fuel usage every month—and less money spent on gas means more money in your pocket for other things.
Make your commute work for you
Do you and your neighbor work in the same part of town? Create a carpool, and drive to work together to save gas, money, and wear and tear on your vehicles. Many areas offer local ride-share programs for commuters as well. And don't forget, if you work in an area with High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, cars with multiple passengers can utilize the special lanes to quicken their commute.
Is telecommuting an option? Working from home is a great way to save gas and fill your vehicle less.
If your work hours are flexible, avoiding peak rush hour can save gas since you'll spend less time sitting in traffic.
Consider public transportation options. Suburban and urban areas offer multiple public transit options, from commuter trains to subways to buses. Riding public transit will not only save gas, but you can relax and enjoy the ride without the hassle of driving in traffic yourself. You can find out more about the public transportation options in your area at the American Public Transit Transportation Association has links to information about public transportation in your state.
NOTE: All statistics are based on information from the US Governments fuel economy website at www.fueleconomy.gov. Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.74/gallon. The following are data sources for the statistics stated on www.fueleconomy.gov.


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Social Business More than Doubles Since 2012 – Pacesetters Are Seeing the Biggest Wins
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Mind the (Social Business skills) gap: What do your employees need to know?
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Mind the (Social Business skills) gap:What do your employees need to know? By Doug Heintzman, Director of Social Business Strategy, IBM As organizations realize the power of both internal and external social networking tools, they are seeking employees with the skill set needed to advance social initiatives. Surprisingly, many organizations are ... [ + Read more ]


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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Topic Overview
What is acute coronary syndrome?
Acute coronary syndrome happens when the heart is not getting enough blood. It is an emergency. It includes unstable angina and heart attack.
The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. If these arteries are narrowed or blocked, the heart does not get enough oxygen. This can cause angina or a heart attack.
- Unstable angina is chest pain or discomfort from lack of blood flow, but there is no damage to the heart muscle. It often happens when you are at rest. You may have had stable angina before. You knew when to expect your symptoms, such as when you exercised. Stable angina usually goes away when you rest or take your angina medicine. But the symptoms of unstable angina may not go away with rest or medicine. It may get worse or happen at times that it didn't before. Unstable angina is not a heart attack. But it is a warning that a heart attack could happen soon, so it needs to be treated right away.
- A heart attack means a coronary artery has been blocked and the heart has been damaged. Without blood flow and oxygen, part of the heart starts to die.
Any type of acute coronary syndrome is very serious and needs to be treated right away.
What causes acute coronary syndrome?
Acute coronary syndrome happens because plaque narrows or blocks the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Plaque is made of cholesterol and other things. Over time, plaque can build up in the arteries. This is known as coronary artery disease.
Plaque causes angina by narrowing the arteries. A heart attack happens when a piece of plaque breaks open and a clot forms, blocking an artery.
What are the symptoms?
Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you have symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. These may include:
- Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest.
- Sweating.
- Shortness of breath.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms.
- Lightheadedness or sudden weakness.
- A fast or irregular heartbeat.
After you call 911, the operator may tell you to chew 1 adult-strength or 2 to 4 low-dose aspirin. Wait for an ambulance. Do not try to drive yourself.
How is acute coronary syndrome diagnosed?
A doctor will give you a physical exam and ask about your symptoms and past health. He or she also will ask about your family's health. You will have several tests to find out what is causing your chest pain.
An electrocardiogram can show whether you have angina or have had a heart attack. This test measures the electrical signals that control your heart's rhythm. Small pads will be taped to your chest and other areas of your body. They connect to a machine that traces the signals onto paper. The doctor will look for certain changes on the graph to see if your heart is not getting enough blood or if you are having a heart attack.
A blood test will look for a rise in cardiac enzymes. The heart releases these substances when it is damaged.
In some cases, you might have a test called a cardiac perfusion scan to see if your heart is getting enough blood. It also can be used to check for areas of damage after a heart attack.
How is it treated?
If you call 911, treatment will start in the ambulance with aspirin and other medicines.
In the hospital, the doctor will work right away to return blood flow to your heart. You may get medicines to break up and prevent blood clots. You may get nitroglycerin and other medicines that make your arteries wider. This helps to ease pain and improve blood flow. You also will get oxygen and pain medicine.
Your test results will help your doctor decide about more treatment. If you are having a heart attack, you likely will get medicines to break up clots or have angioplasty (usually with stents) or bypass surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. If you are having unstable angina, you will likely get medicines but you might also have angioplasty with stents.
After you get out of the hospital, you will continue to take medicines such as beta-blockers to help your heart. You will likely take aspirin and also may take other medicines that prevent blood clots. You probably also will take medicines to keep your cholesterol and blood pressure at normal levels.
Can acute coronary syndrome be prevented?
Heart disease can lead to acute coronary syndrome. If you do not have heart disease, you may be able to prevent it with a healthy lifestyle:
- Eat a diet that has lots of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.
- Stay at a healthy weight.
- Try to do moderate exercise at least 2½ hours a week. One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week.
- If you smoke, try to quit. Medicines and counseling can help you quit for good.
- Know your numbers. Keep track of your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A healthy lifestyle can help keep these numbers in a normal range. Many people also take medicine to reach their goals.
People who already have heart disease usually take several medicines to lower the chance of a heart attack. These may include daily low-dose aspirin and medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. People who have heart disease also are encouraged to eat a healthy diet, get daily exercise, and not smoke. These steps may prevent a heart attack or stroke.
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Visit the American Heart Association (AHA) website for information on physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. You can search for information on heart disease and stroke, share information with friends and family, and use tools to help you make heart-healthy goals and plans. Contact the AHA to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA provides brochures and information about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and provide information and support.
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CardioSmart is an online education and support program that can be your partner in heart health. This website engages, informs, and empowers people to take part in their own care and to work well with their health care teams. It has tools and resources to help you prevent, treat, and/or manage heart diseases.
You can set health and wellness goals and track your progress with online tools. You can track your weight, waist measurement, blood pressure, and activity. You can use calculators to help you find your body mass index (BMI) and check your risk for heart problems. You can search for a cardiologist. And you can find medicine information and prepare for your next appointment. Also, you can join online communities to connect with peers and take heart-healthy challenges.
CardioSmart was designed by cardiovascular professionals at the American College of Cardiology, a nonprofit medical society. Members include doctors, nurses, and surgeons.
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The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing and treating:
Related Information
Other Works Consulted
- Antman EM (2012). ST-elevation myocardial infarction: Pathology, pathophysiology, and clinical features. In RO Bonow et al., eds., Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1087–1110. Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Jneid H, et al. (2012). 2012 ACCF/AHA Focused update of the guideline for the management of patients with unstable angina/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Circulation, 126(7): 875–910.
- Kim MC, et al. (2011). Definitions of acute coronary syndromes. In V Fuster et al., eds., Hurst's the Heart, 13th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1287–1295. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- O'Connor RE, et al. (2010). Acute coronary syndromes: 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Circulation, 122(18): S787–S817.
- Sarkees ML, Bavry AA (2010). Non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome, search date December 2009. BMJ Clinical Evidence. Available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.
- Thygesen K, et al. (2012). Third universal definition of myocardial infarction. Circulation, 126(16): 2020–2035. Also available online: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/126/16/2020.
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31 U.S. Code § 3329 - Withholding checks to be sent to foreign countries
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(a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall prohibit a check or warrant drawn on public money from being sent to a foreign country from the United States or from a territory or possession of the United States when the Secretary decides that postal, transportation, or banking facilities generally, or local conditions in the foreign country, do not reasonably ensure that the payee—
(1) If a check or warrant is prohibited from being sent to a foreign country under subsection (a) of this section, the drawer shall hold the check or warrant until the end of the calendar quarter after the date of the check or warrant.
(2) The Secretary may release the check or warrant for delivery during the calendar quarter after the date of the check or warrant if the Secretary decides that conditions have changed to ensure reasonably that the payee—
(3) Unless the Secretary otherwise directs, the drawer shall send at the end of the calendar quarter after the date of the check or warrant the—
(4) The drawee shall transfer the amount of a withheld check or warrant from the account of the drawer to the special deposit account "Secretary of the Treasury, Proceeds of Withheld Foreign Checks". The check or warrant shall be marked "Paid into Withheld Foreign Check Account". The Secretary shall credit the accounts of the drawer and drawee.
(c) The Secretary may pay an amount deposited in the special account under subsection (b)(4) of this section with a check drawn on the account when—
(1) a person claiming payment satisfies the Secretary of the right to the amount of the check or warrant (or satisfies the Secretary of Veterans Affairs if the claim represents a payment under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs); and
(d) This section and section 3330 of this title—
(2) do not affect a requirement for a license for delivering and paying a check in payment of a claim under subsection (c) of this section when a license is required by law to authorize delivery and payment; and
Source(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 953; Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(l)(2),June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 277; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 115(e),Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3834.)
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|31:123(words before 1st proviso).
|Oct. 9, 1940, ch. 796, § 1(words before 1st proviso), 54 Stat. 1086; Dec. 2, 1942, ch. 659, 56 Stat. 1028.
|31:124(1st par.).
|Oct. 9, 1940, ch. 796, §§ 2(1st par.), 3(1st par.), 4, 6, 54 Stat. 1086, 1087.
|31:125(1st par.).
In the section, the words "drawn on" are substituted for "drawn against" for consistency in the revised chapter. The word "actually" is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "On and after October 9, 1940" are omitted as executed. The words "drawn on public money" are substituted for "drawn against funds of the United States, or any agency or instrumentality thereof" to eliminate unnecessary words and for consistency in the chapter. The words "and the Commonwealth of the Philippine Islands" in section 1 of the Act of October 9, 1940, are omitted because of Proclamation No. 2695 of July 4, 1946 (60 Stat. 1352). The words "to which such check or warrant is to be delivered" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b)(3)(A), the words "in accordance with the provisions of sections 123 to 128 of this title" and "thereof" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b)(3)(B), before subclause (i), the word "Secretary" is substituted for "Bureau of Accounts of the Treasury Department" because of the source provisions restated in section 321 of the revised title. The word "fully" is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (b)(4), the word "withheld" is substituted for "undelivered" for clarity. The words "with the Treasurer of the United States" and the words "of the United States" after "Comptroller General" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d)(1), the words "is now being, or . . . hereafter" and "as well as to all checks or warrants the delivery of which is now being withheld pursuant to administrative action, which administrative action is ratified and confirmed" in 31:126 are omitted as executed.
In subsection (d)(2), the words "do not affect a requirement for" are substituted for "nothing in sections 123 to 128 of this title shall be construed to dispense with the necessity of" in 31:126 to eliminate unnecessary words and because of the restatement. The words "obtaining . . . authorize" and "is now or hereafter" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (d)(3), the words "does not affect" are substituted for "Nothing contained in sections 123 to 128 of this title shall be construed as affecting or applying to" in 31:128 to eliminate unnecessary words and because of the restatement. The word "pay" is substituted for "salaries or wages" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
1996—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 104–316substituted "The Secretary shall credit the accounts of the drawer and drawee." for "After that time, the drawee shall send all withheld checks and warrants to the Comptroller General. The Comptroller General shall credit the accounts of the drawer and drawee."
1991—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–54substituted "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" for "Administrator of Veterans' Affairs" and "laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs" for "laws carried out by the Administrator".
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This cottage was the home of James, Lily, and Harry Potter from the late 1970's to October 31st, 1981 when Lord Voldemort murdered Harry's parents and destroyed a large portion of the house.
After the Prophecy is made
After a prophecy was made by Sybill Trelawney concerning the birth of one who would be able to defeat Lord Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore had the Potters go into hiding after being warned of Voldemort's intentions by then-Death Eater Severus Snape. A Fidelius Charm was placed on the house, with Sirius Black chosen as Secret-Keeper. However, a last-minute decision was made to make Peter Pettigrew Secret-Keeper instead, as it was believed he would be less obvious to the Death Eaters. Unfortunately, neither the Potters nor Sirius knew that Pettigrew had in fact betrayed the Order of the Phoenix and turned spy for Voldemort.
Lord Voldemort
On 31 October, 1981, Voldemort travelled to Godric's Hollow and entered the Potter home, catching its inhabitants off-guard. James was murdered quickly, while Lily fled upstairs with Harry. Cornered in the nursery, Lily refused to step aside for Voldemort, and was killed as well. When the Dark Lord then attempted to murder the one prophesised to defeat him, the protection laid down by his mother's sacrifice caused the Killing Curse to rebound, resulting in an explosion that destroyed Voldemort's body.
Rubeus Hagrid and 4 Privet Drive
Dumbledore had placed a charm on the house that alerted him immediately to James and Lily's deaths[1]. Sirius Black and Rubeus Hagrid discovered Harry still alive inside the ruined house. Hagrid used Sirius' flying motorcycle to deliver the infant to Dumbledore at 4 Privet Drive, while Black went after Pettigrew.
This house was visited again by Harry on Christmas Eve, 1997, along with Hermione Granger. It had been left in its ruined state and made invisible to Muggles, as a monument to the Potters and to Voldemort's first downfall. After the Second Wizarding War, it is unknown what happened to it.
Behind the scenes
- The Potter cottage that appears in the film version of Philosopher's Stone during Hagrid's conversation with Harry in the Leaky Cauldron, and the Potter cottage that appears in Deathly Hallows: Part 1 during Harry and Hermione's visit to Godric's Hollow appear to have different styles and designs. One possible reason for this is that a lot of the first film was shot on location, whereas a lot of the subsequent instalments were created on sound stages. Another reason may be that the cottage shown in the first film was in Harry's imagination when he was listening the story from Hagrid, and the cottage from the last films was the actual one. It is interesting to note, however, that the first cottage bear similarities to Church Cottage, where Rowling grew up.
- Since Harry was born in the village of Godric's Hollow, it is very possible that he was born in his parents' home.
- In the first film version, Voldemort is seen creeping up to the house and nobody is seen through the windows. He opens the door, by possibly using Alohomora. Lily is seen slamming Harry's nursery door, as a cloaked man is seen going down the stairs. The nursery door is blasted open and Voldemort casts the Killing Curse on Lily. As she falls, she screams, and mouths the word: James. Green light is then seen flashing through the cottage windows, and Voldemort points his wand in Harry's face.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Mentioned only)
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- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance)
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Cisco IP phones have buttons that you can program to dial a number when they are pressed. For example, the default template for the Cisco 7960 IP phone has four speed dial buttons. These buttons can be configured by a user that has been associated with an IP phone or by the CallManager server administrator.
This document is only applicable to Cisco CallManager versions 3.x and 4.x. Refer to Bulk Administration Tool: How to Assign Speed Dial Numbers to Multiple Phones for more information on how to configure speed dial in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.x.
Before you configure the speed dial buttons on a phone, you need to make sure your Phone Button Template is configured to support speed dial buttons. Cisco 7970/7960/7940/7910 IP phones allow the configuration of speed dials by default.
This document assumes that you already know how to create users and associate devices to the users. Refer to Creating Users, Phones and Associations in Cisco CallManager for more information.
The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions:
Cisco CallManager 3.2(x), 4.x
Cisco IP Phone 7960
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Note: This document can also be used for other versions of Cisco CallManager and other models of IP Phones.
Refer to the Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.
The Cisco CallManager server administrator can change the speed dial buttons for any user with these steps:
Note: In early 3.0(x) versions, only users had the ability to modify the speed dials. For more information, see the As a Cisco CallManager User section of this document. The feature that allows the CallManager server administrator to do this was added in later versions.
Note: The maximum number of speed dials that can be configured are five for a 7960 and one for a 7940. This is the supported feature of these phones. You cannot have more than these configured.
Go to http://<callmanager's name or IP address>/ccmadmin and log in as the administrator.
Select Device > Phone.
Enter the search string for the phone you wish to configure (optional) and click Find.
Click the phone Device Name.
Click Add/Update Speed Dials.
Configure the Speed Dial Number and the Display Text.
Click Update and Close.
Click Reset Phone for the changes to take effect.
Note: This disrupts any active communication on that phone.
A user can update the speed dials of phone devices associated with a specific user with this procedure:
Go to http://<callmanager name or IP address>/ccmuser and log in with the UserID and password.
Click Add/Update your Speed Dials.
Configure the Speed Dial Number and the Display Text.
Click Update.
Press **#** on the Cisco IP phone to reset it for the changes to take effect.
Note: This disrupts any active communication on that phone.
Note: Cisco CallManager Extension Mobility configuration is not covered in this document. Refer to the Configuration Checklist for Cisco CallManager Extension Mobility in Cisco CallManager Extension Mobility feature note for more information on this feature.
Complete these steps to configure speed dials with Cisco CallManager Extension Mobility:
Go to http://<callmanager's name or IP address>/ccmadmin and log in as the administrator.
Select Device > Device Setting > Device Profile.
Click Profile Name.
As an administrator, if you use Extension Mobility for your Cisco IP phone users, you can configure speed dials on the User Device Profile Configuration page:
Click Add/Update Speed Dials in the top right corner of the User Device Profile Configuration page.
Enter the speed dial values and click Update and Close.
You must log out and log in again to see the speed dials on your phone. Click OK when this message appears:
Similarly, individual users can update the speed dials in their User Device Profile from the CallManager's User Options menu:
Go to http://<cm_server>/ccmuser and log in with the UserID and password.
Select the user's Device Profile.
Click Add/Update your Speed Dials.
Note: When you update the speed dials through the CallManager's User Options Menu, you do not receive a warning message that you need to log out of the device and log in again. You need to do so to see the changes.
When a user presses the Fast Dials button on an IP phone, this error message appears:
Personal Fast Dials: Error: -7ffbc50d:user (2124) was unable to be validated . (15091)
This error appears due to DC Directory replication issues. Refer to Fixing Problems with DC Directory for more information on troubleshooting DC Directory.
After the Cisco CallManager servers in a cluster are upgraded, the Speed Dial configuration is lost. The Speed Dials work fine before the upgrade.
Complete these steps in order to resolve this issue:
Make sure the Speed Dial configuration file is present in C:\CiscoWebs\IPPHoneServices\CCMCIP\. If it is not in this directory, copy the Speed Dial file (SA-Directory.xml) into the CCMIP directory.
After the Speed Dial file is moved into the CCMCIP directory, update the IP Phone Services URL for the SA-Directory service to http://ccm_ip/CCMCIP/SA-Directory.xml, and update all the subscriptions.


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The Sorting ceremony is a yearly ritual performed at the beginning of each school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Its purpose is to assign first years to one of the four school Houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. The Sorting is held in the Great Hall before the start of term feast, after all students have arrived at school via the Hogwarts Express.
Ceremony Description
The Sorting Hat is placed upon a stool at the head of the Great Hall, whereupon it sings a song of its own composition about the four founders of Hogwarts and the qualities sought by their respective Houses (this song is different every year). The Sorting Hat also can give warnings to the students whenever it detects a need (it can be presumed that the Hat gets its information from the headmaster's office, as it lives there). New students are then summoned to the stool one by one in alphabetical order by last name, where they sit upon the stool and don the Hat.
Decision of the Hat
The decision of the Sorting Hat is generally considered to be final, although its decision can be influenced somewhat by the desires of the wearer. However, there are only two people who definitely know this. When Harry Potter was being sorted in his First year, the hat told him he would do well in Slytherin, but Harry asked to be placed elsewhere. Harry later told his son Albus Potter about the hat's ability to take the wearers request into consideration. It is possible that Sirius Black also asked to be placed in Gryffindor, since he decides to break the tradition of his family being in Slytherin after consulting James Potter.
Sorting Hat's song
The Sorting Hat's introductory song changes every year, presumably because, according to Ron Weasley, the Hat has nothing to do between Sortings except compose a new song.
Behind the scenes
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the students aren't sorted in alphabetical order for dramatic effect. The hat's song is also omitted.
- When Harry was watching Snape's memories in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, he sees his father quote a part of the song the hat sang the year Harry was Sorted, although its songs supposedly change every year. However, it is possible that it sometimes reuses songs or, at the very least, some lines or verses.
- In the film, Harry speaks aloud his desire to be a Gryffindor rather than a Slytherin, and presumably everyone hears him. This is contrary to the novel, in which Harry finds he does not need to speak, because the Hat can hear his deepest thoughts and desires. This is probably for the ease of the movie-watchers.
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, during the Sorting of Lily Evans, for an unknown reason the Headmaster's chair is empty at the staff table.
- The secrecy of the nature of the Sorting is uncertain. In Philospher's Stone, the ceremony appears to be an entirely secretive affair to new first-years, as neither Ron, who had five older brothers attend Hogwarts before him, nor Hermione, who had read the entirety of Hogwarts: A History, knew what the ceremony was like. In contrast, Harry openly mentions the Sorting Hat to his son Albus in Deathly Hallows, who appeared to have prior knowledge of it.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Appears in flashback(s))
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Appears in flashback(s))
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It wasn't until I read Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer for the second time that I really grasped the enormity of Novella Carpenter's drive to prove herself as a farmer, which, at times she says, felt like "the mission of an imbecile."
It's hard to imagine a more unconventional – or difficult - way of carving out an existence for oneself: a squatter on land in an urban neighborhood that initially doesn't feel safe. But it turns out the garbage strewn lot next to her apartment and Oakland's "down and out qualities" are just right for Carpenter and her boyfriend, Bill, to put down roots of all kinds.
The rollicking good ride we get to go on with Carpenter includes massive slug extermination in which the slimy, primitive creatures are ripped in two and then squished between boards (this is organic gardening, after all), prolifically pooping poultry, bees, pigs, rabbits, dumpster diving and scrounged stuff from street corners. Carpenter possesses a love of making something useful again, which she describes as "resurrecting the abandoned." The folks we meet come to life on the page: Lana ("anal spelled backwards"), monks, men that live in wheelless parked cars. The farm changes the neighborhood and the author. Against odds and convention, Carpenter not only exists, but she thrives.
I can't wait to meet her this week!
~ Donna McClurkan, Reading Together Steering Committee
The topic of buying local food stuffs is not only a significant message of the Kalamazoo Reading Together book selections, but it is also an important message nation-wide.
This morning (4-3-14), on Good Morning America, celebrity chef Mario Batali prepared a meal that cost roughly $1.40 per serving while promoting the purchase of local food from area farmers' markets. Here in the Kalamazoo area, we have some great ones. Here is a link to a complete listing.
So if you can't plant your own garden or don't have room for all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables that can thrive In Michigan, plan to visit one of the local markets!
~ Judy Bosshart, Reading Together Steering Committee
This spring we are inspired by two books that explore the journey of food from farm to table – whether that farm is a large operation fueled by the efforts of migrant workers or something that starts as simply as a personal devotion turning a nearby urban patch into a garden.
Novella Carpenter's memoir Farm City shows how in small steps we can start something simple and transform it into something greater than ourselves. Her experience of growing beyond the garden to include raising animals on a small scale in an urban space is the inspiration behind upcoming programs such as Raising Animals for Food and The Farming Life. People's Food Co-op will offer a Cooking Demonstration using fresh and local ingredients. Beyond Food for Thought will bring together a variety of people sharing how they turned small ideas gleaned here and there into life-changing actions; and we've also planned how-to's on Container Gardening and a Farmers Market 101 where you can learn how to select produce and build relationships with local farmers.
As a journalist, Tracie McMillan goes undercover in The American Way of Eating to reveal the journey of food produced and distributed en masse until reaching its final destination on our plate. Her writing encouraged us to learn more about local stories and challenges of food and as a result, our community has come together in collaboration to present and offer to you The Farmworker Story as told by former farmworkers who advocate for safe and dignified working conditions. The Center for Health Equity will open dialog about Food Security or Food Justice: Does it Really Matter? We also have a Midday Film Series of three food documentaries; and we look forward to sharing the Midwestern food experience with authors Peggy Wolff and Bonnie Jo Campbell.
In addition to a grand variety of "side" program selections to choose from, our plate would not be complete without the main dishes: the Reading Together Committee is proud to present to you About the Author programs, where you will be able to meet and hear firsthand the experiences from each of our featured authors Novella and Tracie.
Our Kalamazoo Community will undoubtedly have plenty of food for thought throughout this season, and we look forward to reading, learning, and sharing food ideas (and food!) with you!
~ Jessica L. Enget, Reading Together Steering CommitteeAssociate Librarian, Portage District Library
I can't say I've ever lived next door to someone attempting to live as Novella Carpenter does at Ghost Town Farms, i.e., raising not only vegetables but also animals for food.
I imagine the challenges for both the farmer and the neighbor are both complex and sensitive, and I was particularly interested to read about this unfortunate situation in Minnesota.
At the very beginning of her book The American Way of Eating, Tracie McMillan writes, "Like all myths, the idea that only the affluent and educated care about their meals has spread not because it is true, but because parts of it are. Healthier food is more expensive; that much is true. So is the fact that it can be hard to find in poor neighborhoods. And yet it requires an impossible leap of logic to conclude from these facts that only the rich care about their meals" (2). McMillan explains that she had bought into this myth—that home-cooked, healthy, fresh food was "for the rich"—until, as a writer "covering the poverty beat" for a small magazine, she profiled a young New York girl who was attending a cooking class (3). For the first time, McMillan began to ask herself why it was easier and cheaper to eat junk food than it was to eat healthy food. She asked herself, "Why is it so difficult to eat well?" (9), and that question launched her investigation of the American food system and remains at the heart of her book.
On Tuesday, October 8, Kalamazoo College's Mary Jane Underwood Center for Civic Engagement and Farms to K will present a public screening of the recently-released documentary, A Place at the Table, that takes up McMillan's question and asks us to consider why 50 million Americans—1 in 4 children—don't know where their next meal is coming from, let alone have the resources to ensure that that meal contains healthy, fresh, food. The film, by the producers of Food, Inc., traces the story of three food insecure Americans "who maintain their dignity even as they struggle just to eat" (Place at the Table). Following the screening, there will be a discussion of hunger in Kalamazoo, led by Phyllis Hepp, of Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, and Dayon Woodford, a K College student working on a senior thesis on food access in Kalamazoo.
This screening of A Place at the Table is open to the public and takes place from 7 pm - 9 pm Tuesday, October 8 in the Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Kalamazoo College.
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Emily Nerland
Goose Creek 2013 target Tramel Terry was in Athens for the Auburn game, which was his first trip back since reopening his recruitment in September.
Terry said going back on his verbal he had given on Dawg night this summer had nothing to do with changed feelings toward the Bulldog program, but rather he felt like he was just being realistic about where he stood the whole time. He said he did really like Georgia, and still does, and was happy to get to be back and get to see a game between the hedges.
"It was real good to be up there. It felt like it did when I was up there at Dawg night, I really like it up there," Terry said. "But right now I'm just taking my time, looking at a lot of places because I still got time. And even though I decommitted, I didn't want to commit to Georgia when I wasn't 100 percent, if that makes sense. It didn't mean I didn't like Georgia anymore, it just meant I had my mind on a lot of things because I still have time."
One of the highlights was getting to see his fellow Dawg night commits, Derrick Henry and John Theus, who he spent time with, hanging out throughout the day.
"It was really good getting back with them boys, because I haven't really seen them since the summer. We were just kicking and stuff, having fun," Terry said. "We were just talking about the season and stuff like that."
Terry said he was also able to catch up with everyone on the UGA coaching staff, reconnecting with them and hearing from them that he's still a wanted man.
"I talked with pretty much everyone: Coach (Mark) Richt, coach (John) Lily, coach (Mike) Bobo, all of them really," Terry said. "They were just asking how my season was going and saying they could really use me at Georgia."
The explosive offense and stout defense were both equally impressive to Terry, who said he enjoyed the game and the atmosphere Sanford provided for the heated rivalry game.
"It was pretty fun. The Dawgs dominated really well, so it was good to see," Terry said. "It was a really good atmosphere and it was good for me to get to my first game back to see what Georgia games were really about."
With the Dawgs clinching the SEC East this past Saturday, Terry said it was good for the program, but he was going to be happy either way given that his two top schools were in the race for the title.
"It was pretty cool. It was going to come down to them or South Carolina, so it was pretty cool. Doesn't matter to me, because both those schools are in my top two," Terry said. "But I am happy for them."
Terry said that he will just be taking time through the rest of his recruitment, and while he probably won't be making it to any more games in what is left of the season, he said he thinks come spring he might go to Nike The Opening camp in Oregon. He said he has no other steadfast plans otherwise, and will just take things as they come. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal consumer safety officials are filing a complaint against a second company over desktop magnet toys for adults that pose a danger to children and teenagers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is targeting Zen Magnets -- a company that sells the tiny but powerful magnets that can be molded into different shapes.
The commission says teens are using the magnets to mimic tongue, lip or cheek piercings. If accidentally swallowed, the magnets can pinch intestinal walls, leading to infection or even death.
The agency wants to stop the sale of the desktop toy magnets entirely. Other companies have agreed. But Zen Magnets and the company Maxfield and Oberton, which markets "Buckeyballs," are challenging the complaints. Zen says its product has never injured anyone. A law judge will hear the complaints.
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