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In my experience, delimitMate *does* break undo/redo/repeat, unlike it says on this page. Topdownjimmy (talk) 17:27, December 2, 2013 (UTC)
That's because Vim 7.4 broke the hacky workaround all such plugins use to avoid breaking undo/redo, without providing an alternative. If you know of a plugin that somehow keeps undo/redo working, please let us know. I'll add a note to the tip. --Fritzophrenic (talk) 20:56, December 2, 2013 (UTC)
This is the case for me with Vim 7.2, however. 22.214.171.124 17:34, December 3, 2013 (UTC)


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Godzilla vs. Biollante 1989
This is more like it. Five years passed between RETURN OF GODZILLA and this flick, and it feels like they got together the "fun committee" (as Greg David puts it), watched the previous movies and realised how fun these movies can be - and how insane.
I mean, this movie packs in some great solo Godzilla action (okay that sounds really inappropriate), social commentary on biotech, the old Frankenstein-esque mad scientist and should-we-shouldn't-we creation themes, and the alliances with certain…
Godzilla 1985 1984
I'm torn on this one. I like it because it tries to be serious, and because it tries to capture the sensibility of the original - but on the other hand, it probably shouldn't try, and also if you're trying to be serious you need better effects for your giant mutant sea louse.
This is the thing, they seem to have mistaken serious for boring. It has a decent buildup, and I always like the mystery scenes where they figure…
Ms .45 1981
It's not massively surprising that few people seem to have seen this regarding the subject material, but it's a surprisingly good - and expectedly harsh film. Ferrara has always been great at walking the tightrope between grindhouse trash and socially provocative art, and this is is no different. It's a gutpunch for sure, and has a sense of unflinching realism at times that sets it apart from similar genre films.
Also, killer trumpet solo.
Phantom of the Paradise 1974
Mental. I've been meaning to see this flick for decades ever since seeing a picture of the titular character in an old horror films book so it's a bit annoying that I've only just come to see it, and that it's so much fun. Great songs, hilarious, Jessica Harper is luminous, and De Palma's direction is, well, very De Palma. Loved it.
The Terminator 1984
The new blu. The transfer is so good you can see Arnie's wang waving in the wind as he goes to beat up the punks in the beginning.
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We're interested - of course - because our pharmaceutical and medical device clients sometimes find themselves on the receiving end of governmental actions farmed out to private counsel.
California had a "bright line" rule forbidding such fee contracts arising out of a public nuisance case involving a dirty book store. See People ex rel. Clancy v. Superior Court, 705 P.2d 347 (Cal. 1985). Well, no longer. In Santa Clara the court distinguished Clancy:
Yet, neither are the interests affected in this case similar in character to those invoked by a criminal prosecution or the nuisance action in Clancy. Although the remedy for the successful prosecution of the present case is unclear, we can confidently deduce what the remedy will not be. This case will not result in an injunction that prevents the defendants from continuing their current business operations. The challenged conduct (the production and distribution of lead paint) has been illegal since 1978.Santa Clara, slip op. at 18 (emphasis added). Where "neither a liberty interest nor the right of an existing business to continued operation is threatened by the present prosecution, this case is closer on the spectrum to an ordinary civil case." Id. at 19.
That being the case, the California Supreme Court held that the " heightened standard of ethical conduct applicable to public officials acting in the name of the public" could be satisfied where governmental officials remain in control of their contingent fee lawyers:
Because private counsel who are remunerated on a contingent-fee basis have a direct pecuniary interest in the outcome of the case, they have a conflict of interest that potentially places their personal interests at odds with the interests of the public and of defendants in ensuring that a public prosecution is pursued in a manner that serves the public, rather than serving a private interest. This conflict, however, does not necessarily mandate disqualification in public-nuisance cases when fundamental constitutional rights and the right to continue operation of an existing business are not implicated. Instead, retention of private counsel on a contingent-fee basis is permissible in such cases if neutral, conflict-free government attorneys retain the power to control and supervise the litigation.Id. at 21.
So where does this leave us? Well, we'd be lying if we didn't say we prefer a bright line Clancy-like rule forbidding such contingent fees. But unlike the lead paint situation in Santa Clara, our clients are usually still in the business of selling the drug inplicated in the litigation. Thus, in our cases, the relief sought would destroy or at minimum seriously interfere with the "current business operations" of our clients.
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Reviews for Shelter
Fantastic game!Shaide | April 2, 2015 | See all Shaide's reviews »
When I first got this game, I had trouble running the thing! The graphics weren't loading on the title page, and once the game "Started" I could hear background noises and the sounds of animal cries. Yet I couldn't see a thing! Just a white screen saying "Loading". I posted on the forums, and got no response. I tried contacting the developers...again, no response. I eventually managed to get the game going, by heading to the games steam folder, and setting it's compatibility mode for Windows 98/me (for some reason). Then the game would run, but hang when you exited it..I fixed this by running shelter as admin. Finally it all worked! So if you have similar problems, try that! Now, about the game! This game is heavily stylized and while beautiful, can be hard to make things out since items and creatures are of abnormal shapes. Even when you can make out the item, it still might be difficult to find things(Say, a hopping frog) due to the fact that the colors used in the game are all so light, that it makes everything seem faded and washed out. Other than that, playing as a mommy Honey Badgers leading her children through the treacherous wilds is incredibly enjoyable. The trouble getting the game running, was well worth the effort, and while the game is fantastic, it has HORRIBLE support.
A Unique Adventurebwrussell | July 8, 2014 | See all bwrussell's reviews »
In a world of clones, look-alikes, and generic brown hallways, Shelter is a breath of fresh air. Much like the fresh air your digital badger family is undoubtedly breathing as you guide them through the beautiful and often dangerous world of Shelter. Obviously the most readily noticeable aspect of Shelter is the unique sort of washed out/watercolor/paper-craft aesthetic. It might look overly washed out in screen shots and videos but while playing it that wasn't my feeling at all. In fact there is a lot of variety between levels, scenery and color palette wise. While the game is relatively short, you can rush it in under 2 hours (not recommended) but typical length is probably 3 hours, if you're engaged it's quite tense. It does a good job of making you aware that there is danger but not directly showing it to you. It's up to you to determine what is safe and what isn't and if you let your guard down or take to big of a risk it will likely result in the death of a cub. Above all else though, finish the game. The ending has that sort of perspective shifting impact that can stick with you beyond even the context of the game. Overall Shelter is a great example as games as art, even beyond it's aesthetics and in it's mechanics and message. Shelter is a game I think everyone should play, it's well worth the time, at least once. The standard price might be a little steep for a once-through experience so unless quirky little indies are your thing wait until you find a sale price and then absolutely jump all over it.
An artistic and engaging game, but very short.BlockAgent | April 12, 2014 | See all BlockAgent's reviews »
Shelter has a very unique and enchanting art design. Little bits and pieces you will notice while playing the game will make you smile. The gameplay is engaging and the controls work well. This game makes you truly worry about your badger babies. The game is very short though. The first time I played through it I beat it with 2 out of 5 babies surviving and it only took me 1.3 hours. The game runs smoothly but has some weird flickering sometimes between levels and at the ending scene where you see your desktop for a split second a few times. Odd, but it never crashes the game.
Excellent PremiseHelicuor | Dec. 13, 2013 | See all Helicuor's reviews »
This game looked like it was going to be incredible. A game where you play as a badger, guiding her cubs to safety? Having to choose between which of your cubs to feed? A brilliant art style? It looked so promising. And true, the game delivers in many ways. The art style is brilliant; the faded world feels immersive; the flora and fuana are excellently stylized, and the game's excellent sound design draws you in. Unfortunately, the gameplay falls a little flat. Waiting and waiting for predators to leave so you can pass got stale quick. The feeding mechanic is rather pointless, as there is never a scarcity of food that it makes you choose between your cubs. Overall still a fairly good game, but it could have been so much better.
Pretty goodBytrine | Dec. 2, 2013 | See all Bytrine's reviews »
Who knew in an era where Zombie Survival games are coming out left and right, a lone badger simulator survivor game would release. This game is very unique and I haven't enjoyed it as much as I should. You are a badger and you must take care of your offspring by feeding them and making shelter. But that's not the only danger, there are various animals who would love to eat your kids. If I could be a badger trying to survive with offspring, this is how i would imagine it. Great work, and definitely worth trying out.
Badger's Little Helper..XGpredator | Nov. 25, 2013 | See all XGpredator's reviews »
Despite his pitch that seems out of the parody Twitter account PeterMolydeux, the idea of embody an animal and create a virtual link is not bad, on the contrary. In practice, however, minimalism gameplay eventually cause real trouble and not particularly Shelter manages to create that famous sense of involvement. There has to be a sense of unfinished business in Shelter, a feeling that things were not pushed through. Remains an experimental aspect that will seduce the most curious.
Amazinggforcesa | Nov. 5, 2013 | See all gforcesa's reviews »
This is probably the best indie game I have played and enjoyed from start to finish.The levels are quite fun and the graphics are well done.You play as a Badger that needs to protect his younglings from dangerous predators like Eagles and foxes.If you want to play something different from all the other indie games you should definitely try this one.
Great Conceptwire306 | Sept. 7, 2013 | See all wire306's reviews »
Really enjoying playing this game and a few things to point out are the art style, music and play style. The art is done amazingly and I really like the style, however other users may not be looking for this sort of game. The music is well done and in-sync with the game style which is not so fast paced but definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall, it's a very neat game to use your time on.
GRRRREAT!DanielZo0 | Sept. 1, 2013 | See all DanielZo0's reviews »
I must say I am yet to finish the game, I am on the third "level" (the one with the raging river), but got stuck and that presents an opportunity to molt from badger back into human form and try to write a few thoughts down. I must say, the game introduced itself a bit harsh to me, because in the first few minutes I had no freaking idea what to do. I could quickly determine the controls move the camera with the mouse, standard WASD movement, "crouching" with Control, left-click calls for your kids, or grab the item in front of you but I was confined to a few meters of an underground den with five of my offspring. One of them did not move at all, was quite different color than the others, and could not do anything with him. I don't want to completely spoil the beginning, so I just say that this was not a bug, it's a feature, a steep uphill start of the learning curve. Because in the end I learned that the hungrier the little badgers are the more grayish they become. So, comparing the colors give you an advice which one to give the food to. Anyway, when the family is whole the game starts, indicated by the appearance of the creators' names, and you can leave the den. The following few minutes are pretty straightforward, with help from on-screen advices of your badger's abilities. You learn how to gather food, eventually you can try yourself at hunting (f***ing frogs...), and become a professional badger mom. If you anticipate an open-world, sandbox survival game, you'll be disappointed, just as well if you'd like to see your badger get involved in jump-kick duels with other forest animals. Most of the time you will scour the area for food, mostly apples, carrots and some other thingies you pull out of the ground. Sometimes you get to hunt other animals, but be careful, you get one shot each time, so you better succeed. In fact I quite understand the frogs that once they reach the safety of water after being chased around they would not stick their noses out again, but still, f**k them. Luckily, in my experience, it is not a matter of utmost importance to be a good hunter; a vegetarian diet still provides enough nutrition for the kids to not die of hunger, and vegetables does not flee or hide. But the time will come when _you_ better do that. A giant bird of prey patrols the sky at the end of the first level, and it is a deadly threat to the kids. But you must cross that field, you just have to. Do what your instinct tells you (or me), stay in high grass, and only move when the bird is moving away from your position (its shadow is a great help). Don't try to outrun it on long distances. When you reach the knocked over trunk at the other side of the field, you're safe. At least until the next level starts. It is nighttime, and I must say the game becomes more a survival horror than the Resident Evil series recently. It's dark, with only one or two meters around you lit up, and strange noises can be heard. And sometimes _something_ gets close. A branch cracks just a few meters away, and your offspring start to flee, getting out of your "aura" quickly. You cannot call them back, so you must follow them if you want to see all of them again. That is where I lost the first little badger. I'm not saying I started to cry, but frankly, what I felt was far from happiness. And that is where the game is the strongest. You may or may not like the style of the graphics, but somehow you get attached (at least I did) to those five little badgers whose survival depends entirely on you. They may spot the food, gather and hop excitedly around it, but they can't get it, they need your help. They would be easy prey for that bird, but with caution you can lead them to safety. Other than that the only thing remaining to "review" is the music, but I think that is even more subjective than the graphics. Personally, I like it. I am sure they spent a great deal of time with it, too. At last, let me tell you why I gave it an 8, instead of 10, which otherwise the game would deserve, in my opinion. First, I think it has no real replay value. There are no difficulty levels, and the levels are pre-made. I may start it over again some time after I finish it, but I think there will be no surprises left by that time. However, that still would only decrease the score to around 9.8, but, as I mentioned in the sentence, I managed to be stuck on the third level. Not adventure-like stuck, not knowing what to do or where to go, but bug-like stuck in the river after an (unsuccessful) frog-chase (really, f**k those guys). My badger just stood in the water, and did not react to the controls. The only option was to exit, and restart the level. Yep, no checkpoints, except at the start of the levels, but that alone wouldn't be a real issue. However, bugs exist, and this game looks bug-free otherwise. Final words: I don't know how long the game is, but, I must say, I did spend far more than 9 euros on far worse games, so I am not complaining.
Completely different survival gameivangroznyi1 | Aug. 30, 2013 | See all ivangroznyi1's reviews »
How many times were you given a chance to play as a badger? And how many of these times you were a female badger? A badger mother? Well, in Shelter you will have a chance. Shelter is a survival game, but this time you won't be playing a postapocalyptic wanderer or a shipwrecked traveler. You will be a little animal that has to look after her children, feed them, and protect them. In the meantime it has to avoid dangers, and well, not spoiling too much of the story, simply survive. Don't expect hyper realistic graphics here. What you get is stylized and pretty unique indie visual creation, which fortunately suits the subject and doesn't distract from game. Even though it's not a complex game, you shouldn't be disappointed if you're open-minded enough to play as a little furry animal.
A very strange gamezonzon | Aug. 28, 2013 | See all zonzon's reviews »
In this game, you won't be playing as a soldier, nor an adventurer. You play as a badger that must raise her cubs. They will have to be fed, and there will have many dangers for them and for you like foxes or other animals. The artistic direction is quite special, this is a cousin of cel-shading that looks good. Not awesome, but as expected for an indie game, it has really something particular.
GoodBolo | Aug. 26, 2013 | See all Bolo's reviews »
Shelter is developed by a team of Might and Delight action-adventure game. You play the Badger who is trying to survive in the forest predators. We need to take care not only about himself but also about a troop of our offspring.


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Birthday Week 2012: The blog keeps growing
And still in double-digit numbers, too. I'm beginning to think there may be something to this wine blogging business.
The always popular colored chart, which is after the jump this year, shows just how well we've done since I started tracking visitors in January 2008. The first post went up in November 2007, but I didn't keep stats for the first six weeks. Who knew I would still be here?
All told, the number of average daily visitors has increased 3,230 percent from that first January through the end of October. Plus, not only is the blog up 21 percent through October, but this year saw best day ever (when this Costco post ran), as well as its third best day ever (when the winery shell game past ran).
The annual bullit points – almost as popular as the chart. On Thursday, I'll count down the top posts of the past 12 months:
• My Quantcast rating improved some 8,000 places this year, to 179,776. That means the blog is in the top 17.9 percent of the million Internet sites that the company tracks worldwide. And, for those who really like geeky stuff, my Google page rank is 4 – not bad for someone sitting at home, typing by himself and without time or a budget for search engine optimization.
• The blog's audience was substantially younger and more female this year, according to Quantcast. This is something I made an effort to accomplish, since those are the people buying wine who aren't served by the Winestream Media or most of the best-known wine blogs.
• Wine reviews returned to popularity this year, with four of the top 10 posts and six of the top 15. That's not quite what it was, but I always thought wine reviews were too popular for the blog's long-term benefit
• White wine beat red wine for the first time, and there were no red wine posts in the top 10 for the first time, either. This, I think, is a result of getting more women and younger visitors to the blog.
• How important are the new sweet red wines? The wine term post about residual sugar made the top 10 for the second year in a row – no doubt because sweet red has attained such prominence with consumers.
• About 85 percent of visitors came from the U.S., a figure that has
been consistent over the blog's history. China, despite its popularity
with the Winestream Media, doesn't do much here (.35 percent), but then I
don't write much about the high-end wines (counterfeit and otherwise)
that the Chinese are interested in. And I'd like to thank the 13 people
form Qatar and the 12 from Saudi Arabia who stopped by; neither is much
of a wine-drinking country.
More about the blog's history:
• Birthday Week 2011
• Birthday Week 2010
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The 12th Annual Fred Biletnikoff Hall of Fame Invitational golf tournament is set for May 2 at the Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, Calif.
According to the Biletnikoff Foundation, "This celebrity charity invitational raises needed funds for the Biletnikoff Foundation and its support for teens in crisis throughout California to overcome their struggles with substance abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence."
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West Virginia safety Karl Joseph discusses his draft projection and his player comparisons.
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How to Play the Recorder
Michelle Williams
Flute & Recorder Instructor, Foxes Music Company
Michelle is a local music teacher in the Falls Church area, joining the Foxes Music Faculty four years ago. She is also an active musician in the Washington D.C. area and internationally, performing in various ensembles and as a soloist. She is currently a member of the HOTS Jazz Orchestra, the Columbia Flute Choir, and forms one half of a local Flute and Guitar Duo, as well as one third of a Flute, Violin, and Cello Trio. Her playing has taken her as far as Israel and Mexico, where she has entertained as a soloist, and to France and Northern New Zealand performing with the HOTS Jazz Orchestra. Locally, Michell has performed for the Victorian Historical Society in Falls Church, at business meetings and conventions. Ms. Williams graduated from the Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts Management where her applied major was in Flute. She has been teaching since 1992 and she is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, the National Flute Association, and the Washington Flute Society.
How to Play the Recorder
Professional recorder player and teacher Michelle Williams demonstrates how to play the recorder.
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Michelle Williams: Hi, I am Michelle Williams and today I am going to teaching you how to play the recorder. We are at Foxes Music Company. We are going to go over the basics, we are going to be learning about how to breathe in the recorder? How to tongue? And I will teach you how to play "Hot Cross Buns", "Merrily We Roll Along" and "When the Saints Go Marching In" and the C Major Scale. The only thing you need to start to learn to play the recorder is a recorder and you can find that at any local music store. I am a flute and recorder and piano teacher and I have been playing flute and recorder for over 25 years. I graduated from Child and Adolescent Laboratory in May of 1990 and I traveled with the Hot Jazz Orchestra. Toured with them in France, Italy and New Zealand and I have also played in Mexico and Russia and different places and all throughout the United States and now we will go on to the next step and I will teach you the basics of the recorder.
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Los Angeles-based Oversee.net, the online domain name and Internet marketing firm, has set Debra Domeyer and Scott Morrow as Co-CEOs of the company, the firm said Monday. Domeyer was previously co-president and CTO, and Morrow was Co-President. Both have been heading up Oversee.net's operations since shortly before Jeff Kupietzky left the company last year, to relocate to Israel for family reasons. Morrow had previously been at ThisNext, and also served at IAC/Citysearch and Download/com/CNET Networks. Domeyer had been CTO at Internet Brands, and also served at PG&E and the Times Mirror Company.
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Public Benefit
Secretary of State Clinton, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Judith R. Fergin, is greeted by traditional dancers at the Cooperativa Café Timor in Dili, Timor-Leste, September 6, 2012. Established in 1994 with the support of USAID, the self-supporting cooperative has now expanded to vanilla, clove, cacao, and cassava production for export. UNMIT photo by Bernardino Soares. Department of State
The Department recognizes the central role of public diplomacy as a tool and an essential element of 21st century statecraft, and has committed to renewing America's engagement with the people of the world by enhancing mutual respect and understanding, and creating partnerships aimed at solving common problems. To address the challenges of today, the Department has developed the first detailed global strategy for public diplomacy in more than a decade, ensuring its alignment with foreign policy objectives. Public diplomacy programs explain American society and culture and policy making to a broader international public. By improving their understanding of American society and values, the United States can establish a positive narrative and framework for policy discussions.
Summary of Performance and Resources
The Department and USAID allocated $0.741 billion toward this Strategic Goal in FY 2012, which is one percent of the total State-USAID budget for all strategic goals. The performance of the illustrative indicator is provided in the following section.
Key Selected Achievements
- The Department's Fund for Innovation in Public Diplomacy enables embassies to quickly capitalize on public diplomacy opportunities that advance Department policy priorities. In 2012, the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy conducted a special Innovation Fund competition to advance Economic Statecraft; 33 projects were funded, for a total of $1.5 million, on topics including entrepreneurship, skills training for women and youth, travel, and tourism.
- International Media Engagement: The Department continued to expand its capacity to reach international audiences by engaging foreign broadcast, print and digital media through Regional Media Hubs, foreign language spokespeople and innovative uses of technology. The Department's six Regional Media Hubs are positioned strategically around the globe in major media markets to reach the most influential global and regional outlets. As virtual extensions of the Department of State's Spokesperson's podium, the Hubs respond to the rapidly moving international media environment to amplify the U.S. Government's highest priority policy messages. Hub video teams traveled to support major policy events, capturing footage of U.S. officials in action for distribution to broadcast and digital media via satellite and the State Department's newly launched online video distribution platform-StateOnDemand. Spokespeople amplified the President and Secretary's messages in Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Urdu, Dari, and other languages to ensure accurate coverage of U.S. policy in foreign media. In addition, media all over the world accessed senior policymakers in Washington via LiveAtState virtual press conferences, which use state-of-the-art technology to link foreign journalists and bloggers with U.S officials for meaningful discussions.
- Crisis Communications Surge Capacity: To ensure that the Department can disseminate accurate and timely information to both domestic and foreign audiences during a crisis, the Department's Bureau of Public Affairs established the Public Affairs Fly Away Communications Team (PA FACT). These rapid response teams deploy on a short-term basis to provide expertise and equipment for posts in time of crisis. PA FACT members also train and deploy with larger inter-agency teams to provide strategic messaging support for complicated operations during international crises.
- Social Media: The Department continued to expand its social media outreach by routinely scheduling global online engagements in up to nine languages on a variety of social media platforms, from Facebook to Twitter to Google+. The Spokesperson responded to questions received from Twitter at the podium for the first time, and the Department conducted its first-ever Google+ Hangout in Farsi for Persian-language journalists. The State Department's flagship social media sites saw exponential growth across platforms, and online audiences interacted with content tailored to their interests with the launch of "My State Department" on state.gov.
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"We are very pleased to have Bill joining the team, he has been a long-time advisor providing valued guidance and initiative", said Thomas D. Abert, CFO and Vice President of Finance & Administration. "Bill brings a wealth of expertise and experience both in advanced technology and in the successful development of early stage companies", said Abert.
Bill Ward was the founder, president, and chief executive officer of ALIS Corporation, a premier developer and supplier of a new generation of focused-ion-beam (FIB) microscopes for the semiconductor, materials science and life sciences industries until the acquisition of ALIS by Carl Zeiss Corporation in 2006. Formerly, Bill was a founder of Micrion Corporation (NASDAQ: MICN), a global leader in FIB systems, where he served as senior vice president and chief technical officer for eighteen years. Prior to his experience at Micrion, he founded Ion Beam Technologies, the first ion microscope company in the U.S. Earlier, Bill was on the founding team and R&D manager at Varian's E-beam Lithography division. Earlier contributions in his field also include the automation design efforts of the early Ion Implanters.
A serial entrepreneur with many successes to his credit, Bill is considered one of the premier scientists and business leaders in the charged particle microscopy community. He has authored numerous scientific articles for a number of professional journals and has lectured throughout the world. Numerous patents have been granted to Bill for his breakthroughs in microscopy and semiconductor-related technology--still considered some of the most important innovations in his field. Recently, his inventive skills and patents were focused on the stabilization of the Gas Field Ion Source making possible a new generation of scanning charged particle microscopes, the Helium Ion Microscope.
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ZS Genetics is a privately held Massachusetts start-up that has developed the components and Intellectual Property for the next generation of DNA sequencing. This patented approach combines the power of electron beam microscopy with a proprietary nucleic acid labeling processes to read DNA sequences directly from digital images. ZS Genetics' long-read, single-molecule technology offers the prospect of significant advancements in genetic analysis, with applications in the DNA sequencing and diagnostics markets.
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It seems like singer Tommy Brown and Clancy's Cantina have been together forever. A stream of long-time fans arrive on a Thursday night, and Brown remembers not only their names but their favorite college football teams. Clancy's is relatively new at their current location at 301 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach, but both the restaurant and Tommy Brown have been around for a long time. Clancy's started in 1983 over on 3rd Avenue, but Brown's musical career goes back to the 1950s.


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Lodi Wines Return To China
Ξ February 26th, 2009 | → 2 Comments | ∇ A Day at a Time, Wine News, Wineries |
It was recently announced that Lodi wines will again be showcased in China. Mark Glover of The Sacramento Bee wrote (Sacbee pdf),
"Tie Zhang, president of the Sacramento-based U.S.-China Business and Culture Association, said Wednesday that Mark Chandler, executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, and Pat Patrick, president of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce , will be in China March 10-16."
For the full text of Tie Zhang's announcement please see this China Expo press release doc.
While these gentlemen explore business opportunities in China, Lodi wines will be served up at the 2009 International Wine Expo in Shanghai, March 14th to the 16th. Although Lodi wineries will not directly participate, a number of them will be sending wines:
Barsetti Vineyards
Jessie's Grove
Lange Twins
Michael and David Phillips
Peirano Estate
Peltier Station
Miramont Estate has already been selling in the China market, and will be featured separately.
Last year Lodi wines made great inroads into the Chinese market when wineries participated in the first Hong Kong International Wine Fair, the second currently set for November, 2009. Indeed, not only Lodi wines but US wines generally have increased sales in China. According to Chris Li, Agricultural Marketing Specialist at the US Agricultural Trade Office in Hong Kong,
"With the elimination of the wine tax in Hong Kong, Hong Kong imports of US wines have grown significantly. In terms of volume, the US is the 2nd largest wine supplying country to Hong Kong after France. In terms of value, the US is the 4th largest supplier, after France, Australia and the UK. For the first 11 months of 2008, Hong Kong imports of US wines reached 5.2 million liters and US$16.5 million, an increase of 68% and 111% respectively over the same period in 2007."
Not too shabby! I hope to post an update or two over the next few weeks.
As a final note let me pass word along of the Grand Opening of the tasting room of Abundance Vineyards this Saturday, February 28th. I wish them well.
Many thanks to Lodi grape grower and international wine broker, Frank Gayaldo.
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Please be part of this wine traders' event in Shanghai, China.
All meeting at the same hall, winemakers, exporters & importers, wholesalers, retailers, agents, F&B managers, sommeliers and medias. Offering the opportunity to compare, taste, talk, communicate, get down to business and etc.
Shanghai International Wine & Spirits Fair 2009
Date: June 10-12, 2009
Venue: Shanghai International Convention Center
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Website: http://www.wineshanghai.com
Thanks a lot Reign of Terroir for always being such a great source of information. Also, on behalf of Dino and Ron Mencarini at Abundance Vineyards of Lodi, thanks for helping promote their recent grand opening.


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Many people find our web site via a search for answers to their questions about bells. Others are bell collectors who have recently heard there is an organization especially for them and want to learn more about their bells.
City's bells project moving forward
The City of Boone [Iowa]'s Bells Project will take another step forward Thursday when city officials review several aspects of the project with [ABA Member] Neil Goeppinger.
Goeppinger, owner of Goeppinger Farm Management in Boone, is donating a good portion of his historic bells collection to the city for the project. It would incorporate the bells into an urban park setting on the empty grassy lot on the northwest corner of Story and Eighth streets in downtown Boone, former site of the historic Myers Building, which burned down in 2009. Read more…
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What do you need to grow plants?
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What should I put in my substrate?
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John Lewis unveils image of the London 2012 shop at Stratford City
17:26 13 July 2011
John Lewis has unveiled the first image of what will be the largest London 2012 shop to date when it opens in exactly two months at its Stratford City department store.
The 4,000 sq ft London 2012 retail space is expected to attract around 2,000 visitors every day in the lead up to the Games. 10,000 official London 2012 products will be showcased in the area, ranging in price from a £4 London 2012 pin badge to a 22-carat gold commemorative £5 coin costing a whopping £1,575.
The London 2012 shop will provide shoppers with a spectacular view of the Olympic Stadium and other venues within the Olympic Park taking shape ahead of the Games next year.
London 2012 branded pin badges are likely to be the biggest selling product, with a badge expected to sell every three seconds during the Games. The 'Pin Wall' will have 365 collectable badges to choose from – one for every day of the year.
Noel Saunders, Managing Director of John Lewis Stratford, said: "It is now just two months to go until John Lewis Stratford opens and we're proud to currently have the biggest official London 2012 shop outside of the Olympic Park.
"As the London 2012 Games get closer everyone will want to show their support and we expect the official pin badges to be flying off the wall – as many as one badge every three seconds.
"John Lewis will be the only department store at Westfield Stratford City, which will be a major gateway to the Olympic Park, drawing thousands of visitors."
In addition to popular London 2012 merchandise including the official mascots and Union flag products, the shop will also offer limited edition collectables such as £650 London 2012 stainless steel playing cards, which will be launched at the London 2012 Shop, John Lewis Stratford City.
The official London 2012 mascots Wenlock and Mandeville are already proving to be a best seller at John Lewis, Oxford Street, and are expected to be popular purchases at the new Stratford department store. The mascots will be sold as souvenirs such as plush toys, key rings, pin badges, magnets, snow globes, pens, canvass bags, figurines and bookmarks. Other products at the London 2012 shop at John Lewis Stratford City will include hats, sportswear, games, toy taxis, coins, stamps, and postcards.
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The 2012 Wiki maintained by Robert Bast of Survive2012.com as an information center covering all aspects of 2012. Robert Bast also has a discussion forum, for all topics related to 2012, and a book: Survive 2012. Bast believes that something bad might happen in 2012, would prefer something good to happen, and expects that nothing out-of-the-ordinary will happen (but it's best to be prepared, just in case...)
NOTE: If you wish to contribute to this wiki, please email Rob at survive [at] gmail.com
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All information in this Wiki is related to possible outcomes regarding the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar on Dec 21, 2012, and is not all-inclusive on each topic. For complete information on topics outside the scope of this wiki, see Mayan Countdown
Theories on 2012
- Novelty theory (an essay by the Eschaton)
- The end of the world (an essay by the Eschaton)
- Ancient Astronaut Theory
- Bible Code
- Elliott Wave
- New era
- Nibiru
- Novelty theory (Time Wave Zero)
- Numerology
- Peak Oil
- Punctuated equilibrium
- Remote Viewing
- Schumann's Resonance
- Web Bots
Science and 2012
- Galactic Alignment
- Dwarf Galaxy Sagittarius
- Earth Changes
- Pole shift
- Solar Magnetic Reversal
- Solar Maximum
Possible Threats
Earth Changes
Governments and 2012
- Bauval, Robert - Author
- Collins , Andrew - Author
- Cremo, Michael - Author, Archeologist
- Daniken, Erich von - Author, Promoter of Ancient Astronaut Theory
- Gardner, Laurence - Author, genealogist and historical lecturer
- Gilbert, Adrian - Author, expert in industry.
- Hancock, Graham - Author, Fingerprints of the Gods, Alternative History Proponent
- Sitchin, Zechariah - Author, Promoter of Ancient Astronaut Theory
- Thompson, Richard L. - Author, Proponent of Vedic advanced astronomical
- Tompkins, Peter - American journalist.
- Wilson, Colin - Author, Proponent of Peak Experiences in Psychology
Pseudo Science
- Dames, Ed - Retired Army, Remote Viewing Trainer
- Gould, Stephen Jay - Palentologist, Evolutionary biologist


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Mattel's Newly Launched Entrepreneur Barbie Joins LinkedIn
Is this what an entrepreneur looks like?
Her full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts but on her brand new LinkedIn profile, she's going by "Barbie." Apparently the 55-year-old plastic-fantastic legend, the veteran of more than 150 careers, hasn't read the recent study that shows LinkedIn users appear brainier if they add a middle initial to their name. Barbie M. Roberts might have erased that "Math class is tough" blooper she made back in 1992.
If you somehow missed the headline and the splashy pink-powered photos of Barbie's newest incarnation, here's what Mattel had to say about the recent launch of its 2014 Career of the Year Doll.
"Entering the entrepreneurial world, this independent professional is ready for the next big pitch," said Mattel in its description for its latest brand extension. "Barbie Entrepreneur doll wears a sophisticated dress in signature pink that features modern color blocking and a sleek silhouette. Her 'smartphone,' tablet and briefcase are always by her side. And luxe details, like a glam necklace, cool clutch and elegant hairstyle, are awesome extras for a smart, stylish career woman."
Barbie's new business is "Dream Incubator" where she acts as a consultant, "helping girls around the world play out their imagination, try on different careers, and explore the world around them. Our company tagline is "If you Can Dream It, You Can Be it!" There's a hashtag, too: #unapologetic
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Barbie's new LinkedIn profile, where she joins 300 million of the world's business influencers, encourages users to follow the new Entrepreneur Barbie for business inspiration.
The former astronaut-fashion designer-rapper says on her profile: "I got my big break in 1959 to inspire girls to dream big. Since then I've had 150+ careers, but my true calling remains – encourage generations of girls to place no limitations on their ambitions."
To bolster this trendworthy point of view, Barbie's brought in a girl-power posse of "Chief Inspiration Officers" to share tips from their own startup experiences. It's an impressive group, which includes Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani, Jenny Fleiss from RenttheRunway, Alison Pincus of One Kings Lane and more.
Not everybody is eager to send the new Barbie a LinkedIn invitation. Meryl Holland, the former Senior VP Worldwide Barbie Consumer Products, raised questions about the new brand extension in an interview with AOL Jobs. At Mattel, the play value pro was responsible for developing and creating the first ever girls' lifestyle licensing brand--Barbie for Girls Lifestyle--which set the foundation for what has become an over $2 billion+ business today.
"First of all, what does an entrepreneur look like? Assuming of course, that the target audience can get past knowing what an 'entrepreneur' is, I think the execution is off. How on earth are little girls going to identify with that pink sheath from the 50's and that hair? No entrepreneur I know is so severe or prim looking. Perhaps a great pant suit could have worked best with a great Hermes scarf around her neck and shoulders! That is if you can really pin down the identity to begin with."
As for the signature pink, she says: "I get Barbie Pink. I created a Pantone Pink for her when I was there. But I don't get it. Doesn't every business person use these tools she has? Smart phone, iPad?"
In an interview with AOL Jobs, noted toy consultant and speech pathologist, Sherry Younger Artemenko, who is the CEO and Founder of playonwords.com cautioned: "Let's not get distracted by Barbie Entrepreneur's preference for pink and spike heels. She's used her smarts to be a CEO of her own company and now little girls can 'play' out their creative life stories with Barbie in hand. I'm excited that girls are adding 'entrepreneur' to their vocabulary, shaping their play and sparking interest in starting their own business some day."
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I think Mattel is missing a whole line of Barbie dolls, where the potential to expand is limitless. They are ignoring the whole medical field. Sure they have wheel chair Barbie, but why stop there. They could have Intensive care unit Barbie equipped with a ventilator, intubation equipment, IV bags and lines, catheters, Foley catheters, again the accessories are limitless. How about coding Barbie equipped with defibrillator, rehab Barbie, seizing Barbie, cerebrovascular accident Barbie, focomelia Barbie, pre op and post op Barbie. The conditions and accessories are limitless.June 28 2014 at 1:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
WHATTA BABEJune 28 2014 at 1:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Met Barbie at the local porn store in Barre. She did all and all of us. No holes were off limits. Hopefully she'll
bring Ken to see her preform.
Of course every girl wants to be Barbie - the chick has everything! On a more serious note, why is Mattel wasting valuable internet space with such a bogus LinkedIn account? Are her sales that bad that they needed this cheap gimmick to get some attention?June 28 2014 at 12:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Come on like REALLY?
Barbie a entrepreneur?
LOL some people take things a little too far but at least barbie isnt a bimbo!
At least she has brains now so It might not be a bad thing.
Makes a little more sense now the only thing left to do now is for barbie to eat a few burgers and look like a normal toy person.
ALL this talk about barbie when is Ken going to college? LOL
My bgff said her Barbi doll went down on her. I always thought that Barbi was bi...ya know? I mean she has Ken and then she has herself...ya know? I wish my bgff would go down on me...ya know? Does that make me gay?June 27 2014 at 7:56 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply
Barbie Shmarbie....!
This world is going to pot...I have no interest in this FAKE UGLY DOLL!
DID YOU KNOW SOME WERE BUILT FOR FIGURES & SOME WERE BUILT FOR FIGURE IT OUT - ah Oh!!!!!June 27 2014 at 7:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Oh please. At the end of the day, is Barbie really happy? She dated Ken forever and then she dumped him and has been a slave to her careers always looking good, having toys, money and traveling just to fill the void. On second thought, it doesn't sound too bad. lol.June 27 2014 at 6:30 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply


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Defiance Hands-On: If RIFT Were A Sci-Fi FPS
Trion's new MMO Defiance is turning heads with its SyFy TV show tie-in, but what has piqued my interest most about it is its fusion of FPS combat in a massively multiplayer sci-fi world. At E3 2012, I got some hands-on time with the upcoming game to see for myself whether the result would be a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup or just a piece of chocolate with peanut butter spread on it.
My play experience began with a run through Defiance's equivalent of an MMO "dungeon," which felt similar to a co-op FPS level: a linear romp through industrial rooms and corridors while running, shooting, and tossing grenades. Certain enemies and boss monsters had vulnerable spots to hit, like gas tanks on their backs, which added some flavor to the mix, but overall, it was very, "been there; done that."
Having successfully completed the dungeon, I emerged into the open world. Things were about to get interesting.
I've played a couple dozen MMORPGs, and my main issue with the genre is the combat. Auto-targeting and cycling through cooldowns doesn't make for engaging or rewarding combat, in my experience. I enjoyed Star Wars: The Old Republic as a whole, but auto-targeting takes all the fun out of firing a blaster. This is where Defiance shines.
I drove around Defiance's open world on my trusty
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As I neared the invasion, other players were arriving on scene as well. We got to work.
A variety of weapon types kept my options open: assault rifle, shotgun, sniper rifle, and even a zany gun that fired alien parasites that attacked nearby enemies. That last option was too ridiculous to pass up, and I had buckets of fun killing aliens with their own kind.
Once we cleaned up the first invasion zone, another objective appeared on the map, and we headed for it, each of us trying to one-up each other with crazier ramp jumps or by finding the quickest route. Stopping the second invasion was much like the first, but this led to the final invasion phase, with an appropriately epic boss battle that involved destroying various weak points before getting to the squishy soft parts.
For this fight, I swapped to my sniper rifle, keeping my distance and moving from cover to cover between enemy volleys. Vanquishing the alien threat felt like a satisfying accomplishment, because my contribution didn't consist of managing cooldowns, but of direct aiming and skill. It took everything I love from the FPS genre and put it into a massively multiplayer, persistent, open world.
It's clear that Trion is applying lessons learned from Rift to Defiance, as some of the fantasy MMORPG's best elements are at play in the sci-fi MMOFPS. I'd like to see more variety in enemy types — I got the impression enemies are either giant bugs or gun-totting humanoids — but so far, Defiance is looking like a game that will make MMO grinding fun.


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Taking note of Handel's death 250 years ago
We live in a new age of Handel, really. More of his operas are staged than at any time since he wrote them, an astonishing development, when you think about it.
A whole new crop of singers has emerged with Handel credentials, including many a countertenor. Directors and designers seemed particularly inspired by the possibilities in these gems of baroque opera (I fondly recall a New York City Opera production of Semele a few years ago where the title character was turned into Marilyn Monroe).
Many of today's most popular singers, prized for their Verdi, Puccini, Wagner or Strauss, also include this composer's works in their repertoire. Rolando Villazon just came out with his first Handel CD, for example (and it's quite engaging). Last year, Placido Domingo added a Handel role to his extensive repertoire. And Renee Fleming, of course, has long triumphed with Handel's music.
The composer would have been delighted that his operas were in style again (he saw several major shifts in public tastes during his lifetime), and he would have been especially pleased to get in on the profits (that guy did have a knack for making money). Needless to say, the lasting popularity of Handel's oratorios and instrumental music also confirms his stature today.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Handel's death in London -- April 14, 1759 -- enjoy this elegant feast for the ears, a 1924 recording by the incomparable tenor John McCormack of Come, My Beloved from the opera Atalanta:
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Following Sony's PlayStation 4 Gamescom 2013 Press Conference, they have now issued Press Releases on some PS4 accessories including a DualShock 4 Charging Station, Vertical Stand and both Magma Red and Wave Blue DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers with details below.
Press Releases: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES PERIPHERALS FOR PLAYSTATION 4 (PS4) IN EUROPE AT LAUNCH DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station Available at 29 and Vertical Stand Available at 19
Tokyo, August 21, 2013Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that it will introduce DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station and PlayStation 4 (PS4) Vertical Stand, concurrently with the launch of PS4 in Europe at a recommended retail price (RPP) of 29, £25, and 19, £16 respectively.
DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station
By utilizing the charging station, users will be able to charge up to two DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controllers at once without having to connect them to the PS4 system. Users can charge DUALSHOCK 4 by simply inserting the controller to the charging connector on the charging station and by plugging it into a household electrical outlet.
Vertical Stand
The Vertical Stand will allow users to set PS4 in a vertical position, making it easier to place the system anywhere they wish. The Vertical Stand comes in black with a glossy finish that matches perfectly with the PS4 system. Users are able to attach the Vertical Stand to PS4 without using any additional tools; they simply have to adjust the stand to the PS4 system and screw the pinch by hand to lock.
Furthermore, users can continue to use PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Move navigation controller including associated peripherals, PlayStation Move sharp shooter*1 and PlayStation Move racing wheel on PS4. Certain PlayStation 3 peripherals including, Wireless Stereo Headset (CECHYA-0080)*2 and PULSE wireless stereo headset - Elite Edition (CECHYA-0086)*2, will also be supported by future system software updates*3.
SCE will continuously expand the world of PS4 through further introduction of peripherals and attractive software lineup.
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Product name DUALSHOCK 4 Charging Station
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Product name Vertical Stand
Product code CUH-ZST1
Release date November 29th,2013
Recommended retail price 19, and £16
External dimensions Approx. 337mm x 28mm x 72mm (width x height x depth)
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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT INTRODUCES COLOR VARIATIONS FOR DUALSHOCK 4 WIRELESS CONTROLLER Magma Red and Wave Blue feature stylish two-toned look (via scei.co.jp/corporate/release/130821b_e.html)
Tokyo, August 21, 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that it will introduce new color variations for PlayStation 4 (PS4) Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 4) in Magma Red and Wave Blue, concurrently with the launch of PS4 in Europe, at a recommended retail price (RRP) of 59 / £ 54 (including tax). They will also become available in North America at a RRP of US$ 59 / Canada$ 59 (including tax) and Latin America* later this year.
DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controllers in Magma Red and Wave Blue
DUALSHOCK 4 in Magma Red and Wave Blue are the first color variations, representing two of the most popular colors among PlayStation users. The two-toned look with the vivid Magma Red and Wave Blue along with black further enhances the stylish look of the DUALSHOCK 4. With the introduction of the new colors, users will be able to choose from 3 colors of DUALSHOCK 4 to enjoy gameplay or other entertainment content on PS4.
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WAlbrooke warde beginneth at the Weſt end of Candlewicke ſtreete ward. It runneth downe Candlewick ſtreet weſt towards Budge row. It hath on the northſide thereof S. Swithens lane, ſo called of S. Swithens a pariſh Church by London ſtone: This lane is repleniſhed on both the ſides with faire builded houſes, and is wholy of Walbrooke warde.
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Army Spec. Janelle A. Dozier graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
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If you saw Vern DeVincenzi at the grocery store, you might not be able to guess his favorite pastime. Although his suntanned features hint at an outdoor lifestyle, the fact that the octogenarian lives in Lincoln Hills might lead you to believe he's an avid golfer. De Vincenzi, however, isn't taking it slow. The quick-to-smile 82-year-old plays three days a week for the Lincoln Classics softball team in Sun City Lincoln Hills. "He's the senior man in the league," said teammate Jim Datzman, 70. "He enjoys life. He's an important part of the team." According to Datzman, De Vincenzi is "bubbly all the time" and has a true passion for the game. "It's a lifelong thing," De Vincenzi said. "I played varsity baseball all four years in high school at third base." Making the varsity team as a freshman gave De Vincenzi a sense of accomplishment and pride, but when he graduated, he wasn't able to pursue baseball. It was 1944, and De Vincenzi found himself in the U.S. Navy, serving as an electrician on a destroyer in the Pacific. During the invasion of Okinawa in April of 1945, De Vincenzi's ship carried underwater demolition teams to the island in advance of the main assault force. When De Vincenzi was sent ashore, it wasn't long before he was pursuing America's pastime once again, managing to take part in games with his fellow servicemen. After the war, De Vincenzi married and had four sons. Like many fathers, De Vincenzi involved his sons in Little League and he traded his bat and glove for a coach's clipboard. De Vincenzi coached and managed Little League teams in the Bay Area for 18 years and, he said, his greatest sense of accomplishment "was simply to be able to teach boys how to play ball." "It got to where I'd walk into a restaurant, and a guy would say, 'Hi, Mr. De Vincenzi,' and I wouldn't recognize him," De Vincenzi said. "Then he'd tell me he used to play second base for me or something and it was great to see them grown up and successful." When De Vincenzi's wife of 53 years died in 2003, he moved from the Bay Area to Lincoln Hills to be closer to his son in El Dorado Hills. It wasn't long before De Vincenzi took up softball in 2004. "It's like a second childhood," De Vincenzi said. "It's like we're almost as good as the Little Leaguers," he added with a laugh. De Vincenzi plays catcher, second base and anywhere else he's needed. "I use him as kind of a utility guy in the infield. He can play anywhere," said Manager Bernie McCoy. "He's got a good bat, he does his own running, we don't have to substitute a runner for him. He's a good ballplayer." According to McCoy, De Vincenzi rarely misses a game and is a team player, always supportive of his teammates. "I'll play any positions as long as I can play," De Vincenzi said. "I'll play as long as my old body can handle it. When you get to be this age, you just hope you can hit the ball. As long as you've got good hand-eye coordination, you can play." De Vincenzi said he doesn't do anything special to keep in shape. "I walk the dog in the morning and the evening, that's about it," he said. When he saw the Lincoln Hills fields, according to Irene Douglass, De Vincenzi's significant other; De Vincenzi knew he had to play ball again. "He enjoys it so much," Douglass said. "It's his life." For De Vincenzi, however, it's not the game itself that provides the greatest draw. "The comradeship of all the people involved and the atmosphere itself is invigorating," De Vincenzi said. "We have 250 ball players up here and they're all gentlemen. They're all first-class players and they'd do anything for anyone." After games, which often cause the team to travel as far as Lodi, the players will often stop for a sandwich and a milkshake. "I enjoy having a good time," De Vincenzi said. "I enjoy meeting people and playing the game. I'd like to think of everybody as my friend." Brandon Darnell can be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This is a map I did for the June 2012 Map Challenge. It's my first time doing a sci-fi map and I'm fairly pleased with the way it turned out.
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Thanks Rdavids47. I used GIMP for everything except the gratical ticks in the meridian; for that I used Inkscape.