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Ladarius Green was the second-fastest tight end at the NFL Combine. He had the longest arms, the second-largest hands and the ideal height at 6 feet 6.
So much raw ability.
It's all beginning to surface at Chargers training camp.
The rookie from Louisiana-Lafayette is coming along, looking more comfortable in the Chargers offense. On Tuesday, quarterback Philip Rivers called him the player he's seen make the most progress over the past two weeks.
"He's got a chance to be a great player," Rivers said. "I don't know if there could be a better tight end to learn from, not only (Antonio) Gates, but Randy (McMichael) and all those guys. He's coming into a really great situation, and he's embracing it."
And they're embracing him.
When the Chargers drafted Green in the fourth round, his first thought was he'd get to learn behind Gates in San Diego. Green said the culture here is as good as he hoped, as many veterans, including Gates, have taken him under their wing.
The root of Green's progress in camp is easy to spot.
"The one thing that Ladarius is improving is his comfort," McMichael said. "He's not thinking. He's just reacting. I think that's the biggest improvement I've seen from him. He was a little tentative at first because he really wasn't sure, but now he's comfortable. ... He'll tell you he has a lot of work to do, but you can just tell he's a natural."
The past two days at practice, that natural ability has taken over.
Second-team quarterback Charlie Whitehurst has found the rookie often, taking advantage of Green's combination of size and speed that are a mismatch for defenders. There's a smoothness to Green's catching ability, locating and capturing the ball over shorter defenders with ease.
With time, Green will become a tougher physical mismatch as he adds bulk to his 240-pound frame.
"Charlie's a smart guy," coach Norv Turner said. "Ladarius is a big, fast target, and he's finding a way to get him the ball."
If Gates has imparted one lesson on Green, it's that athleticism won't be enough.
In the NFL, every tight end is an athlete. Every tight end can make plays.
The eight-time Pro Bowler stresses the position's particulars, which are what he says separates players in this league.
"He's starting to coach me up a lot more," Green said. "He's very technical in routes, and he's starting to get me there. I'm trying to learn from him and pick up stuff from him. It's real good. … There's a lot more detail than I'm used to."
When Gates broke into the NFL, veterans helped usher him along.
He hasn't forgotten it.
"I was in that position at one point where I needed help, so I just try to do as much as I can to help him," said Gates.
"He's feeling more comfortable in our offense, more comfortable with our terminology. He's a spectacular athlete, a guy who can create mismatches in this league," he said. "I'm excited to see him play in a game and just see what kind of professional athlete he becomes, because I have high expectations for him."
Asked if the sky is the limit for Green, Gates said "absolutely."
"There's no doubt in my mind, he's going to be one of the better guys in this league if he continues to work and continues to prepare like he has these last couple weeks," said Gates.
Nuts 'n' Bolts
Turner changed Tuesday's schedule, holding the usual afternoon padded practice in the morning. It was done in light of the different start times for games this year, including four 10 a.m. PT starts on the road. Said Turner: "We try to change our schedule constantly through this camp to get our guys accustomed to having to do things differently."
• Defensive end Jacques Cesaire missed practice after being limited the past two days. Running back Ronnie Brown joined the over-30 club, getting some rest, in part, to give other backs extra reps.


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Tue 08 Oct 2013 Script engraving was a little unclear, can't really see initials. Fri 27 Sep 2013 A beautiful christening gift, one to be enjoyed in years to come. Wed 25 Sep 2013 The engraving not distinct enough. Highland Angel's response: Thanks for your feedback and we're sorry to hear that you're not totally happy with your purchase. We strive to provide items of the highest quality and we are sorry that you feel this has not been achieved on this occasion. We have taken your comments on board and are looking at ways to improve our offer. Please contact us via your order enquiry if you have any additional comments or if we can assist you further. Wed 18 Sep 2013 Great quality item. Fri 13 Sep 2013 No comment supplied. Sat 07 Sep 2013 Good quality cufflinks at reasonable price Tue 27 Aug 2013 Good product delivered fast Wed 21 Aug 2013 Great gift, came on time in nice presentation box Fri 16 Aug 2013 Delighted with the cufflinks. Good quality and prompt delivery. 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About 15 locals and people from Canberra and Sydney got together for a working bee replacing more than 60 sleepers at the historic Cooma Monaro Railway Station last weekend.
After a site induction at the station the crew of volunteers worked with track machinery under the supervision of Alan Ward of Canberra, and the track management of Peter Lawrence of Balmoral in the Southern Highlands, to replace the old railway sleepers.
Cooma Monaro Railway (CMR) secretary John Wynes, was the chief lookout.
CMR president James Sullivan said it was very pleasing to see part of Cooma and its heritage being cared for.
"The railway and the Cooma station and the yards are a big tourist attraction in the area as well as being an educational tool for regional schools," Mr Sullivan said.
"CMR will have another working bee on the weekend of September 8 and 9, to put another 40 sleepers in. "


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Energy Efficiency
Existing Building Energy Efficiency Retrofit
- County
- Cook
- Grantee
- Avenues to Independence
- Grant Date
- November 2012
- Grant Amount
- $12,261
- Location
- 444 Mercantile Court
Wheeling, IL 60090
Avenues to Independence identified energy saving opportunities at their Contract Packaging operation, a 48,000 sq.ft work center located in Wheeling. The center provides on-site job training for individuals with developmental disabilities enabling them to live and work in their communities. Energy saving opportunities were identified by IFF, who with a Foundation grant launched Energy Performance Program (E2P) that supports efforts to identify energy savings in non-profit owned buildings. Avenues estimates saving $13,000 a year in utility costs - money they will invest back into programs to serve their clients.
Avenues received a loan from IFF to finance implementation of energy cost reduction measures, including:
- Lighting with estimated annual savings of $4,700
- HVAC replacement with estimated annual savings of $2,800
- Envelope improvements including air curtains on the main door, Inflatable dock seals, additional roof insulation and a high albedo roof membrane with estimated annual savings of $5,500
Energy Efficiency Other Innovative Energy Saving Systems
- County
- Kane
- Grantee
- Fox River Water Reclamation District
- Grant Date
- November 2011
- Grant Amount
- $45,168
- Location
- 100 Purify Drive
Elgin, IL 60120
The Fox River Water Reclamation District operates three separate facilities to provide wastewater treatment services to over 150,000 people in Kane County. The Foundation provided funding for improvement projects to the aeration system at the West Water Reclamation Facility which currently treats an average flow of 2 million gallons per day.
The improvement projects resulted in a total energy savings projected at 376,400 kWh/year and an estimated cost savings of $30,112 per year.
- High Efficiency Turbo Blowers
- One of the highest energy demands in wastewater treatment plants is for aeration systems, where biological treatment occurs. They can account for over 50% of plant energy use. High efficiency turbo blowers offer cost savings through greater operational efficiency and less routine maintenance than other existing aeration blower technologies.
- A single 150 horsepower high efficiency turbo blower was installed and will result in projected energy savings of 231,500 kWh/year and estimated cost savings of $18,520 per year.
- Denitrification
- The West plant was operating as a conventional activated sludge treatment facility. Through the addition of mixers to the tanks and switching to denitrification, select aeration tanks became anaerobic zones to biologically treat the wastewater. Energy savings were achieved because the amount of air required in the aeration tank is reduced.
- The expected energy savings are 144,900 kWh/year and estimated cost savings of $11,592 per year.
Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Upgrade
- County
- Cook
- Grantee
- North Suburban YMCA
- Grant Date
- November 2011
- Grant Amount
- $19,318
- Location
- 2705 Techny Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
The North Suburban YMCA is a volunteer led, non-profit organization serving twelve communities on Chicago's North Shore. The mission of NSYMCA is to promote values that build strong families and the health of each individual's spirit, mind and body in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
NSYMC undertook a major renovation project to modernize its Northbrook center. The project included replacing HVAC, mechanical, electrical and lighting systems, most of which are original and beyond their useful economic life. The improvement projects resulted in total energy cost savings of $28,769 per year. The lighting project alone reduced summer electricity peak consumption by almost 36 kilowatts.
- Lighting Upgrades
- T-12 fluorescents, metal halide fixtures and incandescent emergency lighting were changed to T-8, T5 technology, more efficient halides and LED fixtures; almost 250 fixtures were replaced
- Occupancy sensors were installed throughout the building and today control over half the new fixtures
- HVAC System Upgrade
- The HVAC systems will be replaced with energy efficient units with built in energy recovery systems.
- NSYMCA plans to eventually replace all 228 tons of cooling capacity with new energy efficient HVAC units.
Geothermal HVAC Installation at New Sherman Hospital
- County
- Kane
- Grantee
- Sherman Hospital Foundation
- Grant Date
- April 2006
- Grant Amount
- $400,000
- Location
- 1425 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
An energy-producing 15-acre geothermal lake heats and cools Sherman Hospital's building, saving an estimated $1 million in electricity and natural gas costs per year. Sherman was the first hospital in Illinois to build a geothermal lake, and at 2,400 tons is the largest geothermal system in Illinois. It is one of only 2 medical centers in the US currently heating and cooling with a lake based geothermal system. The lake, surrounded by a 1/2 mile walking path for visitors to get exercise, makes Sherman one of the most energy-efficient health care facilities in the country. The system also increases patient comfort because it is less noisy. Safety is increased because geothermal systems do not use chemicals. The temperature at the bottom of the lake--a constant 55°F--is the heating and cooling source for the hospital. Energy is harnessed by a heat pump system under water connected to over 185 miles of pipes. The system cost 13 percent more to install than a traditional HVAC system, but the investment more than pays for itself in just a few short years. The Foundation provided a $400,000 grant to offset the higher system cost. Geothermal heating and cooling technology has been given the best rating by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Geothermal energy does not produce any form of pollution, and it doesn't contribute to the greenhouse effect. The Foundation's $8.5 Million support for geothermal installations has lead to over 150 installations in 57 Illinois counties. Geothermal systems have gone into a variety of buildings ranging from K-12 schools to colleges and universities to community health centers.
Platinum LEED Design & Commissioning of Erins Pavilion at Southwind Park
- County
- Sangamon
- Grantee
- Springfield Park District
- Grant Date
- October 2007 & November 2008
- Grant Amount
- $135,000 & $105,960
- Location
- 2500 South Eleventh Street
Springfield, IL 62703
The Edwin Watts Southwind Park Project is an 80 acre park that opened in summer 2010. The Southwind Park project is a community supported effort that will provide a recreational and open space venue unlike any in the Midwest. The new park serves as a national model providing a new dimension of inclusion for all people regardless of physical abilities. Erin's Pavilion serves as the park's Welcome and Visitor center. Erin's Pavilion Grand Opening took place in May 2010 and the Pavilion opened its doors in June! Erin's Pavilion features a 15,000 indoor sq. ft. building which facilitates recreational, interpretive and educational programs, services and special events as well as an informational center for the entire park programs and facilities. The building project is seeking to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification, utilizing renewable and sustainable resources. To support attainment of Platinum LEED certification – which only 120 building projects in the world have achieved – the Foundation provided two grants. The first grant of $135,000 provided funding to offset the costs of designing the building to LEED standards. The second grant for $105,960 is for a geothermal system to heat and cool the building. The grant also provides support to install a solar PV and wind turbine system.
LEED Gold Design and Commissioning of New Health Center
- County
- Cook
- Grantee
- Lawndale Christian Health Center
- Grant Date
- May 2010
- Grant Amount
- $150,000
- Location
- 3860 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623
With support provided by the Foundation's grant, the building was designed to maximize energy savings and indoor environmental quality. The design incorporated a geothermal HVAC system, a superior building envelope comprising low-e glass, highly insulated walls and locally sourced materials. Annual energy cost savings are estimated at $136,750.


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== User Agent and Assistive Technology Support Notes ==
== User Agent and Assistive Technology Support Notes ==
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HTML (or other ARIA supporting technologies).
WCAG references
- ensure-compat-rsv: SC 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (sufficient)
User Agent and Assistive Technology Support Notes
What is the support status in AT?
- Yet to be checked
The objective of this technique is to ensure that
assistive technology can gather information about the current active child of a composite widget by setting the
aria-activedescendant attribute of a relevant element. When standard controls from accessible technologies are used, this process is straightforward. With
ARIA composite widgets, on the other hand, authors should relay this information to
assistive technology. The
aria-activedescendant attribute can be set on any child element of the widget, which can be either a DOM descendant of the widget's parent element, or associated with that parent element via the
aria-owns attribute. needs to be set on the child elementis In HTML4, only form controls and links are focusable, and thus operable via the keyboard. Using the
aria-activedescendant attribute allows elements to act as focusable via the keyboard and replaces native focus ability. User agents might react to a change in the
aria-activedescendant value in much the same way they would to a focus change, via focus and blur events. As with any ARIA attribute, authors need to manage the
aria-activedescendant values directly through scripting. Once this is done, the user agents, in turn, might notify the user of these changes.
aria-activedescendant attribute is used exclusively in composite widgets where a container element is focusable, and its child elements are not natively focusable. In such cases, this attribute replaces the need for focusable child elements within the container by notifying the user agent of the current active child element within the widget. This attribute is not, however, useful for replacing native focus capability in single elements which are not part of a larger widget.
Example 1: Combobox
A page contains a combobox composed of a textbox and a dropdown list of values which the user may choose from. The chosen list item becomes the value of the textbox. As the user navigates through the list via arrow keys, the
aria-activedescendant property is adjusted to reflect the id attribute of the current child element which has been navigated to.
<input type="text" aria-activedescendant="cb1-opt6" aria-readonly="true" aria-owns="cb1-list" aria-autocomplete="list" role="combobox" id="cb1-edit">

Alabama

Alaska

American Samoa

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

This example is shown in operation in an Open Ajax example for combobox.
Related Techniques
- For every element that has an
aria-activedescendantproperty, check that the value in the attribute references an id from elements on the current page.
- For every element that has an
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High school seniors don't know enough to make well-informed
financial decisions and need more instruction in personal finance,
according to a recent survey of thousands of students.
The seniors had an average score of 52.4 percent on
the 2005-06 JumpStart Coalition's biennial survey that tests 12th-graders'
knowledge of personal finance basics. The coalition is a national
association that promotes the teaching of personal finance.
The score is one-tenth of a point higher than the
last survey's score. In fact, average scores have remained in the
low 50s since the average dropped from 57.3 percent in 1997-98.
"It's too small to be
statistically significant, so what it means to me is that there
hasn't been any change," says Dr. Lewis Mandell, a professor
of Finance and Managerial Economics at SUNY Buffalo School of Management
who conducted the Merrill Lynch-sponsored test.
The written survey was presented
in December and January at 305 high schools in 37 states. Teachers
administered the test primarily in English and social studies classes.
"We target students in classes other than finance
and money management because we are testing general financial literacy
and not what students can recall from a financial management course,"
says JumpStart Executive Director Laura Levine in a written statement.
Levine says the increased participation -- 5,775 students
in total participated -- indicates that "educators across the
country are beginning to recognize the importance of financial literacy
and the need for financial literacy education."
The students faced questions such as: "Which
of the following instruments is not typically associated with spending:
cash, credit card, debit card, certificate of deposit?" and,
"Many savings programs are protected by the federal government
against loss. Which of the following is not: a bond issued by one
of the 50 states, a U.S. Treasury Bond, a U.S. Savings Bond, a certificate
of deposit at the bank?"
(Want to see how you compare to the high school seniors?
See "Can
you pass a personal finance test?" for a short version
of the survey questions.)
Mandell says the survey raised
an important question. "What we don't know is why kids who
have a class in personal finance don't do better."
He believes these students are either not learning
or not retaining the information even though more students have
taken a personal finance course.
"The survey found that the students haven't scored
higher than the overall average score. Of all the studies that we've
done, the results have been consistent. We're not saying that the
kids don't know more on the day of the final than the day of the
class. But as opposed to other courses that we teach it's important
that they remember this stuff."
Additional findings showed students, overall, didn't
grasp important concepts such as stocks.
Only 14.2 percent of students felt that stocks would
have the highest growth over periods of time as long as 18 years,
despite the fact that there hasn't been an 18-year span when this
was not true. This is the lowest the score has been in the history
of the survey.


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Only for the most extreme circumstances
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By ETF Stocks
Stocks are going to need a magic bullet of a Bubba Watson shot to get out of the trees this week. Last Friday's Employment Situation results landed in the rough and has the indexes poised to fall to or below their respective 50 day-averages during the week.
To pull stocks out of the woods, bulls are going to need to pull off a shot that starts out under and between the trees, ascends and hooks 40 yards to land softly on the green. With a light economic schedule on tap and debt smoke rising once again in Euroland, the only club left in the bag this week is earnings.
First quarter results are next up and officially tee it up on Tuesday with Alcoa, Inc. (AA) and the biggest name of the week, Google Inc. (GOOG) reports on Thursday. Analysts believe 2012's first-quarter profit results will produce less than 1% growth relative to the same timeframe in 2011. Additionally, the financial models on Wall Street predict that six of the main 10 sectors will produce lower results than a year ago.
As a result of the flat-line profit outlook, it is ETF Stocks view the forward guidance will be more important than actual results. Managements' second quarter forecasts will be the deciding factor on the shot traders are likely to play next.
With risk and fear returning to the market, it could be time for investors to get a little defensive. ETF Stocks suggests considering an inverse ETF like ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ). The exchange traded fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index®.
In English, it means that if the NASDAQ-100 loses 1%, PSQ should gain roughly 1%. To get to its 50-day average, the index would need to drop roughly 3% from last Thursday's close.
If we are at the onset of a much waited for correction, a retracement of 33% of the recent rally is the initial signpost market technicians will look for. Coincidently, that would place the NASDAQ near support at the March low of 2900ish, or 5.8% lower than last week's close of 3080.
ETF Stocks doesn't see ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) as a long-term investment strategy. Rather, we see it as more of an insurance policy against what looks like a rough patch ahead. Consider it your utility club with a difficult lie to play. If it all goes right and you make good contact, the ball lands safely on the green. If not, you are not likely to do too much damage and still have a clear shot to the pin to play next.
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Fashion News
First DC flagship store in Oberhausen, Germany.
11 Sep. 2013
DC open first flagship store in GermanyAction sports and lifestyle brand DC has opened its first flagship store in Oberhausen in Centro, Germany's largest shopping centre.
Offering pure shopping on more than 119,000sqm, the new DC store is located on the ground floor with a total sales space of 150sqm. The flagship store stocks the entire product range including skateboard and lifestyle shoes, apparel, snowboards, snowboard shoes as well as accessories for men, woman and kids.
"We are very happy about the opening of the first DC store in Germany. The Centro in Oberhausen offers us the ideal surrounding for the presentation of our product range. We are certain that the customer will accept the new store very well. We are happy with the location, we look confidently toward the future and we look forward to opening further DC stores in Germany." said Marketing Manager for Germany and Austria, Sebastian Hahn.
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Paul_90 Feb 13, 2012 6:56 AM
in response to davida3439
I've been having very similar problems with my new Mac mini.
I'm trying to run it without monitor and keyboard and just control it via screen sharing.
Often when it wakes the screen is just black. After much messing about I think this may be due to the low power wake feature. There is a kernel boot parameter called "darkwake". Setting darkwake=0 I think means that the Mac will always fully wake up - which for me is what I want since I have no monitor connected there's nothing to be gained from waking up without the screen coming on.
Would be great if someone can confirm the function of the darkwake parameter and how best to switch it off and on. Seems you have to manually edit the plist file ?
davida3439 Feb 13, 2012 7:31 AM
in response to Paul_90
Have you tested this? I will try to test it as well.
Paul_90 Feb 13, 2012 8:21 AM
in response to davida3439
Not yet. At work today - no Macs just PCs.
All I've been able to do is google it to death.
Seems some of the plist files are now binary so you need some kind of tool to edit them.
Not sure if this applies to the
I'm hoping I can just do a text edit on that one but won't know until tonight when I get home.
Quelqu Un Feb 20, 2012 11:09 AM
in response to Paul_90
If you install (or have installed) XCode (it's free in the app store), it comes with a property list editor that can edit text and binary plists.
Quelqu Un Feb 20, 2012 11:37 AM
in response to Paul_90
This worked for me on my MacPro.
I did the following (please don't do this unless you're familiar with using vi and editing XML files):
- Opened a Terminal window.
- Changed to /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration by typing the following: cd /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
- Edited com.apple.Boot.plist using vi under sudo (because the file is owned by root):
- sudo vi com.apple.Boot.plist
- Moved the insertion point down to the <string> associated with the Kernel Flags <key>
- Hit the "i" key to begin inserting text
- Typed darkwake=0
- Hit the "esc" key to exit insertion mode
- Typed ":wq" to save the file and exit
- Rebooted the system.
And now the machine turns on all the way when I send it a magic packet. Now I need to figure out how to turn off the "maintenance wake" feature: I'm really sick of hearing my DVD drive spin up in the middle of the night.
FFS, Why do I have to? Jul 13, 2012 7:09 AM
in response to Quelqu Un
Editing the plist file seems to be working for me too although I'd suggest nano as the editor unless you're already familiar with Vi. Command would become:
sudo nano com.apple.Boot.plist
matbro Jul 13, 2012 2:20 PM
in response to Quelqu Un
mac mini purchased 10/2011. Running headless without keyboard/mouse, Lion 10.7.4, wired gigabit. Thanks for the fix in this post as this issue has been driving crazy for some time now. I'm using this box as iTunes server with library on samba Ubuntu server NAS. Thanks again
HRMUser Nov 13, 2012 4:17 AM
in response to davida3439
You can also disable darkwake without using terminal commands, by following these steps:
- As an administrator, edit the following file: /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist
- Find the KernelFlags key and change it from:
<key>Kernel Flags</key>
<string>serverperfmode=1</string> to:
<key>Kernel Flags</key>
- Reboot your Mac. Wake on LAN should now work.
If you can't change the permissions. You can try right-clicking the SystemConfiguration folder, click Get info, then near the bottom of that panel unlock the lock and set your permissions there. That will open up the parent folder of the file you need to edit. Make your changes and lock it back up.
Note on OSX server the oringinal content between the <string> is "serverperfmode=1", yours might be different than this.
Can someone tell Apple in the forum to fix this issue please?
ClemTech Nov 25, 2012 6:50 PM
in response to davida3439
I just got my first Mac during the weekend and it's a Mac Mini Been using PC since 1990's but familiar with iOS devices (iPhone 4S and iPad2). I have been using PacketCloud app via VNC protocol to remote desktop control my PC (with WOL BIOS and NIC config enable) within the LAN but I have to use another app WiFiSendFree to WOL packet to wake up my PC first, else can not login via PocketCloud app. It has been working very well.
I thought I can do the same to my Mac Mini and since WiFiSend app (paid version) can turn my iPad to a keyboard and mouse pad, I did not buy the original bluetooth keyboard and mouse from apple. Than I encounter the same problem on WOL issue with Mountain Lion OS, the WOL function in WiFiSend app does not work and I am totally logout from the Mac Mini. Luckily I did not throw away my USB PC keyboard.
However, I discover a work around before reading this thread. At first, it got me to think about the bluetooth keyboard and mouse that Apple is using can send signal to the Mac Mini when it's hibernate. So, I just initiate bluetooth connection from my iPad and it woke that Mac Mini up!
Again bluetooth connection has range limitation, thus will try to change the config now. Thanks.
MSiep May 13, 2013 8:44 AM
in response to davida3439
For me, the "darkwake=0" solution worked but created another problem that was not acceptable to me: Failure to enter sleep mode after the period of inactivity I specify in System Preferences / Energy Saver.
I've found a workaround which is to enable "Screen Sharing" in System Preferences / Sharing - which enables connection via VNC - and then do the following when I want to connect to my MacBook Pro (early 2011) via TeamViewer:
1. Wake the Mac into the low power wake state with WOL (I use the Mocha WOL app on my iPad)
2. Connect with a VNC app (I use PocketCloud on my iPad) which fully wakes the Mac.
3. Disconnect from VNC, since that's not actually how I want to connect.
4. Connect with TeamViewer, which is what I want to use, but which cannot connect until the Mac is fully awake.


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Wednesday Oct 03 2012
What's happening: Centennial clock installation
Clock, time capsule commemorate Roseville Electric's 100 years
Come help Roseville Electric celebrate its centennial with the installation and dedication of a clock and time capsule outside the historic Carnegie Museum. The time capsule will feature equipment and other mementos currently used by utility employees. Elected officials, historical leaders and Roseville Electric workers will be present to reflect on the utility's impact on the community.
What: Installation of Roseville Electric centennial clock and time capsule
When: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4
Where: Carnegie Library, 557 Lincoln St. in Roseville
Cost: Free. Open to the public.
Info: www.roseville.ca.us


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Colmore Business District (CBD) has launched a digital edition of the CBD Annual Report 2011/12 for tablet devices, in addition to the printed report.
The digital edition of the Annual Report includes enriched, interactive content. You can view short films on activities including the Church Street Square project and the CBD Food Festival 2012, explore the development of Church Street Square through galleries, and take a closer look at CBD events and activities that have taken place in 2011/12.
If you are reading this from an iPad, download your copy of the CBD Annual Report here.
For Android devices:
1. Download Adobe Content Viewer from Google Play
2. Login using the following details. Username: firstname.lastname@example.com Password: cbd2012
3. Download and view the CBD Annual Report


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"We believe in the death penalty because we believe it is really the only true, just punishment for certain heinous and depraved murders." — Dr. William Petit
Three years ago, I joined with Republican legislators, Dr. Petit and other crime victims to point out that the repeal of Connecticut's death penalty would provide mercy to killers who offered none to their victims.
Repeal, we noted, would eliminate a powerful tool for society to mete out justice to the worst of the worst.
We predicted that repeal would spare the lives of the 11 murderers sitting on Death Row. I voted against repeal, but the legislation passed on a close vote.


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Secret Justice may be extended admits Bilderberg Kenneth Clarke
Plans to extend 'secret justice' are too broad and should be amended, admits Ken Clarke
Draft legislation would allow ministers to order civil court cases or inquests to be held in private if they 'damage the public interest'
By James Chapman
Last updated at 11:12 PM on 5th March 2012
Ken Clarke insists the Government has heard criticism 'loud and clear'
Highly controversial plans to extend 'secret justice' are too broad and should be amended so that only a 'tiny number' of cases will be included, Kenneth Clarke concedes today.
As it stands, draft legislation would allow ministers to order that civil court cases or inquests must be held in private if they have the potential to 'damage the public interest'.
But the Justice Secretary, writing in the Daily Mail ahead of an appearance before MPs and peers to justify his proposals, insists the Government has heard criticism 'loud and clear'.
Mr Clarke claims the reforms will apply narrowly to a 'handful' of civil cases involving the 'most highly sensitive of intelligence material' and suggests that a judge – not ministers – will have the final say.
He insists cases such as the private prosecution by the family of Stephen Lawrence against his suspected killers, or the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was shot dead after being mistaken for a terrorist, will not be covered by the final legislation.
However, his concessions look unlikely to satisfy civil liberties campaigners and MPs and peers from all parties who have criticised the Government's Justice and Security Green Paper.
The Daily Mail has revealed growing cross-party anger at proposals for a huge extension of so-called 'closed material procedures' in a wide range of legal cases.
Security services have been pushing for the move, arguing that they have been unable to defend themselves in court for fear of disclosing sensitive intelligence.
But opponents say the proposals undermine the ancient British tradition that justice should be seen to be done, as well as the Coalition's commitment to liberty.
The Justice Secretary, who held urgent talks over the way forward with officials from the Home Office yesterday, insists there is a 'serious problem' of holding the Government to account when serious allegations are made but information they rely on can compromise public safety.
In the case of Binyam Mohamed, a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who sought to sue the Government for complicity in torture, the Government tried to conceal documents disclosing his alleged torture – but was overruled by the courts. If spies gave evidence about such cases in open court about their methods and knowledge, it is 'obvious' that the public would be endangered, Mr Clarke says.
'Our intention is that the circumstances in which this would apply will be narrowly drawn – not criminal trials, nor most civil proceedings, but only that handful of civil cases, and only where the most highly sensitive intelligence material is involved.
Shami Chakrabarti of Liberty says this policy was never truly his own
'Inquests would be affected only in the most extreme circumstances; and even then, only the parts of the evidence which could compromise public safety would be heard in closed session. And, critically too, we are seeking to ensure that strong safeguards are built in. That is why the final decision on whether individual pieces of evidence must be disclosed will rest with the judge.'
Former shadow home secretary David Davis, who argued last week that the plans were more suited to despotic regimes such as Syria and Iran than the home of Magna Carta, said: 'I welcome the fact that Ken Clarke is listening and appears to accept that as they stand, the proposals are too broad.
'But if the final decision is to rest with a judge, as he suggests, the Government must explain what's wrong with the procedure we currently have. The simple truth is we already have a system of public interest immunity for such cases where the judge has the final say.
'The fact is, ministers haven't made any case beyond a wholly speculative one for what's wrong with that system.'
Shami Chakrabarti, director of the civil rights group Liberty, said: 'I've always had great respect for Ken Clarke, but the fact is this policy was never truly his own.
'As a former government lawyer I know the old trick of starting with such a sweeping proposal than any concession makes you look more reasonable.
Even if this policy were limited to so-called national security cases, the 7/7 inquests would have been shut away from the public and victims' families.
'The Government can't point to a single case where judges have compromised state secrets under the current law. This isn't nearly enough from Ken Clarke, and the fight goes on.'


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Guest post by Sarah Hughes from Finnegan and The Hughes
When I become pregnant I planned and researched everything from the best infant car seat to the top of the line strollers. I spent hours back and forth between a papasan baby swing or the kind that you put your infant seat into. Should I get a high chair or the space saver seat? Would the baby like to wear onesies or the kimono style tees. What I didn't research turned out to be the most important thing I wished I had….Preeclampsia
I woke up one morning and knew something was wrong. It was only 5 days after my second child was born so I wasn't surprised to be feeling exhausted, but this seemed different. I was having a hard time catching my breath and just couldn't seem to focus clearly on anything I would look at. I told my husband that I felt off and he insisted I call the doctor. His insistence worried me so I called. Then my doctor told me that I needed to get to the emergency room right away, which really worried me.
As mothers, we are used to being the nurturers and caregivers that very often we make light of what we are feeling in order to continue on with the routine
After many hours in the hospital, with blood pressure readings like 220/120 a nurse told me "Sarah, you are suffering from Postpartum Preeclampsia" What? There I was, an educated mother of two being diagnosed with a disorder of pregnancy that affects 1 in 12 pregnancies YET it was something I had only briefly heard about and had no idea it could happened postpartum.
I was hooked up to a Magnesium Sulfate IV to prevent seizures or a stroke. Petrified I might die, confused about what was really happening to me; the magnesium made me feel so sickly, I was on oxygen, I couldn't get out of bed and cried for three days straight wanting to see my babies again.
When I was discharged I decided to research what happened to me. That is when I found the Preeclampsia Foundation. Reading the boards on their site I realized what happened to me was actually somewhat common. What I still didn't understand was HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT PREECLAMPSIA??? HOW??? If one in twelve women suffered from preeclampsia how did I not know more about it? This is why I decided to bring the Promise walk for Preeclampsia to the Philadelphia Area. I wanted to raise awareness. I wanted to give back to other mothers.
Have you heard of preeclampsia?
According to the Preeclampsia Foundation, thousands of women and babies die or get very sick each year from this dangerous condition called preeclampsia. It is a life-threatening disorder that occurs in up to 1 in 12 women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Preeclampsia and related disorders such as HELLP syndrome and eclampsia are most often characterized by the presence of protein in the urine and a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother and/or baby. Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however, some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation (in the late 2nd or 3rd trimesters or middle to late pregnancy), though it can occur earlier and up to 6 weeks postpartum. Proper prenatal care is essential to diagnose and manage preeclampsia. Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) and toxemia are outdated terms for preeclampsia. HELLP syndrome and eclampsia (seizures) are other variants of preeclampsia.
I am included in a group of about 4.5 million U.S. women who are at a higher risk to die from cardiovascular disease or a stroke within 5–15 years of their preeclampsia diagnosis. Now more than ever I need to be vigilant about my heart health and my lifestyle.
I have hope that one day we will find a cause and a cure for preeclampsia. I will forever being trying to help in the education of preeclampsia and raise money for the Preeclampsia Foundation. I am the volunteer walk coordinator for the Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Philadelphia/South Jersey. May is officially Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Won't you join our walk on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at Challenge Grove Park in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. If you aren't local to the Philadelphia area, find a Promise Walk near you. We can't do it alone!
The Preeclampsia Foundation is committed to reducing maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by providing patient support and education, raising public awareness, catalyzing research and improving health care practices.
Sarah is a mother of two she spends her days working at a University and nights playing with her children. In her "free" time Sarah is a Shot@Life Champion, a volunteer walk coordinator for the Preeclampsia Foundation and a contributor at World Moms Blog. Visit Sarah at her own blog Finnegan and The Hughes, where she writes about parenting, kid friendly adventures and Social Good issues.


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 22-year-old Miami woman with a history of prostitution arrests was identified Tuesday as a person of interest in a Las Vegas Strip shooting that triggered a spectacular fiery crash and left three people dead.
Police said Tineesha Lashun Howard was in a black SUV with Ammar Harris last week when he fired shots into a Maserati sports car at a self-promoted rapper who investigators say argued with Harris minutes earlier in the valet area of a glassy Strip resort.
Maserati driver Kenneth Wayne Cherry Jr., 27, was mortally wounded before the sports car accelerated and slammed into a taxi that burst into flames — killing the cab driver and his passenger, a businesswoman from Washington state.
Colleagues of the taxi driver posted a $35,000 reward Tuesday for information leading to the arrest of Harris, a 26-year-old felon whom police last year accused of being a panderer.
"We lost one of our own in cab driver Michael Boldon," said Brent Bell, president of Whittlesea Bell Corp. and the trustee of a trust fund established to pay the reward.
Bell called the death of Sandra Sutton-Wasmund of Maple Valley, Wash., "no less tragic," and said taxi drivers' hearts also went out to Cherry's family in Oakland, Calif.
Investigators have said there were several people in the black Range Rover SUV when the shots rang out. They have only identified Harris and Howard.
Police released several photos of the two together and said Howard also uses the name Yenesis Alfonzo.
A police statement said Howard has been arrested multiple times on charges including prostitution, trespassing, possession of a stolen vehicle and grand larceny. It wasn't immediately known if those arrests led to convictions.
Police said Howard was considered missing and possibly in danger.
Harris, who was convicted in South Carolina in 2004 of felony possession with intent to sell a stolen pistol and convicted in Atlanta of a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, is sought in Las Vegas on three murder charges.


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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Navy says the commander of the Norfolk-based attack submarine Newport News has been relieved of his duties.
The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/1t7aStS) that Cmdr. Christopher Tarsa was fired from his position Friday, just over a year after he took command of the submarine last August.
In a statement, officials said that his boss, Capt. Paul Snodgrass, had "lost confidence in Tarsa's ability to serve effectively." He was reassigned to the staff of the commander of Submarine Force Atlantic.
A Navy spokesman said the firing was "not related to his professional performance."
Cmdr. Roger Meyer has assumed command of the submarine until a permanent replacement is named.
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Kiva Entrepreneurs are currently receiving loans from Kiva Lenders in over 78 countries. Lender testimonials and pictures on this page have been approved by each Kiva Lender for publication.
Houston, TX, USA
|"I was born in a developing country and lived there for the first nine years of my life. Fortunately, I was able to come to the United States along with my mother. In retrospect, I now realize how difficult it is for individuals to better their lives in a place with hardly any resources. Now that I am about to obtain a Bachelors degree in English and as I prepare myself for Graduate studies, I know about the importance of being socially conscious. Through Kiva, I was able to help someone in a small town in Mexico only an hour away from the place that I was born. It was a very special connection. I was able to reach out to someone that was so close to me just a few years ago."
Seattle, WA, USA
|"Many years ago, I was faced with a crisis, which forced me to uproot and reinvent my life. As an aspiring artist and craftsperson, I designed and stitched a line of leather handbags. My dream was to turn this craft into my livelihood. This dream became a reality when a caring neighbor offered to loan me the money I needed to start my new business. Twenty-two years later, my small handbag business is still thriving. When I first heard of Kiva, I felt an immediate kinship with the entrepreneurs in need of loans. This was my opportunity to invest in someone else's dream. It's rewarding to know that you don't have to give much, to make a huge difference in someone's life. I know. I've been there!"
Centreville, VA, USA
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Hello 1206.
This review is a thinly-veiled attack on the game, from a extremely passive-aggressive stance. I know it has been stated on this site and others that reviews are essentially subjective, but if you are going to slam a game, then the actual criticisms should be founded on something that the reader can identify as an objective assessment of the issue. Intimating that "that's fine" for "the mouth-breathing masses" isn't going to cut it.
You obviously hate this game so much that it is a strange selection to put all the hard work of writing a review into.
If there are any positives here, you have the format and the length right. And you look like a decent writer. But it needs a complete re-write so that your own prejudices don't shine through.
Three things would help:
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2 Lose the hyperbole (no logically thinking person on Earth)
3 Change the tone. It is whiny
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A NASA Discovery mission to conduct the first orbital study
of the innermost planet
Why Mercury?
The Mission
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Who We Are
Related Links
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Presenter #1
Marilyn Lindstrom, MESSENGER program scientist
NASA Headquarters, Washington
Presenter #2
Eric Finnegan, MESSENGER mission systems engineer
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
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This animation depicts the demanding trajectory of the MESSENGER spacecraft during the cruise phase of the mission, from launch on August 3, 2004, through Mercury Orbit Insertion on March 18, 2011. Shown here is a view of the inner planets' motions looking down from the Ecliptic North Pole. During MESSENGER's 6 year, 7 month journey, it will fly by three planets: once by Earth at an altitude of approximately 2,300 kilometers (1,429 miles); twice by Venus at an altitude of approximately 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) and 330 kilometers (205 miles); and then three times by Mercury at an altitude of approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles). In addition to these gravity assist opportunities – critical to changing the velocity of the spacecraft – MESSENGER will execute five deep space maneuvers using the on-board bi-propellant propulsion system, firing the main engine to further aid in changing the velocity of the spacecraft on its approach for Mercury orbit capture. The cruise phase of the mission concludes with the largest maneuver sequence for the mission, placing the spacecraft in an elliptical orbit around Mercury, passing within 200 kilometers (124 miles) of the surface every 12 hours.
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This is a timeline of the core instrument observing sequence for the first Mercury encounter. Pictured here is the overall on-board activities of the spacecraft starting 30 hours before and continuing through 22 hours after the closest approach point with the planet. Two additional views zoom into the timeline for three hours on either side of the closest approach and zoom further for the period of 30 minutes around the closest approach. This illustrates the comprehensive set of scientific measurements MESSENGER will capture from Mercury. In all views the size of the planet relative to the distance covered by the time period is displayed. The spacecraft will be traveling from right to left on this timeline, approaching the planet from the night side and departing from the day side. The smooth surface of the planet represents the portions of the surface not imaged by Mariner 10.
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This animation shows Mercury as MESSENGER flies by the planet for the first time during the mission. The maneuvers shown for the spacecraft correspond to the programmed pointing and data collection sequences planned for the flyby. Large rectangular fields of view indicate imaging with the Wide Angle Camera of the Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS); smaller fields of view correspond to images made with the Narrow Angle Camera of the same instrument. Other remote-sensing instrument footprints are shown as well, with labels describing the measurements made. The animation is compressed by about 90:1 (1 second of animation is about 90 seconds of real time). The animation begins at January 14, 2008, when MESSENGER is about three hours before closest approach with the planet, corresponding to the zoom views of the timeline above.
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These sets of images present views of the MESSENGER spacecraft, in the deployed state; from the front and back (left image) and from the bottom (right image). The most recognizable feature of the spacecraft, the Sun shade, is used to shield the spacecraft from solar radiation as the cruise trajectory and Mercury orbital operations place the spacecraft within 0.3AU of the sun. The locations for all seven instrument packages, including their individual instrument sensors are shown. Note the thermal blanket material that covers and insulates the spacecraft from cold space has been removed for clarity and viewing of the individual sensors.
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Sean Solomon, MESSENGER principal investigator
The Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington
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Showcase Akin
I am confused as to why Mitt Romney is so anxious to change the subject from Rep. Todd "Legitimate Rape" Akin ("Romney tries to shift focus back to economy," Campaign 2012, Aug. 23.). Instead of asking Todd Akin to drop out of the Missouri Senate race, the Republicans should be showcasing him as the face of the party. After all, Paul Ryan, who shares Akin's "no choice, no exceptions" policy, was selected as the vice presidential candidate. In fact Ryan and Akin co-authored bill HR 3 that would have banned all pregnancy terminations, even those caused by "non-forcible" rape and incest.
They should make [Akin] the keynote speaker at the Republican convention and consider him for the presidential or vice presidential spot on the 2016 Republican ticket.
Michael Thaller
What's 'affordable'?
Government doublespeak is hardly new, apparently we're well on the way to redefining the word "affordable."
First we get the Affordable Care Act, which did nothing to actually make health care more affordable but just shifts part of the ever-growing cost to others.
Then we get Obama claiming to have made college more affordable, again not by actually doing anything to decrease the cost of a college education but by shifting more of the cost elsewhere (to the taxpayers, of course).
No wonder we can't get our budget under control. We haven't figured out how to make our ever-growing government more "affordable" by shifting the cost elsewhere, have we?
Todd Maddison
'Cool' shouldn't count
In response to "Water from the sea: priceless" (Editorial, Aug. 23, about a deal to buy desalted water): The editorial says, "It will be the largest and most technologically advanced desalination plant in the United States, giving San Diego national bragging rights and, far more important, giving this region a significant new source of local water."
If giving the region a significant new source of local water is "far more important" why was that not noted first? Why are "bragging rights" even mentioned at all? If Jerry Brown were to admit that bragging rights were a significant by-product of the high-speed rail project, the U-T would lambaste him for that inclusion.
I think the U-T's slip suggests a mindset that the more practical among us can't appreciate – that being that public projects must have a significant element of cool, excitement, panache – something to brag about. Otherwise, what's the point?
Paul Jester
Scripps Ranch
Symbol of reflection
We have often discussed the controversy surrounding the Mount Soledad cross and keep coming up with the same solution to this contentious situation.
Granted there is no way to please everyone; we think that the greatest number of citizens would be likely to approve and accept replacing the cross with a structure as seen in the photograph honoring Marines killed in action in Afghanistan on the front page the Aug. 22 edition of the U-T. A tall bronze or stone edifice depicting a rifle, helmet and pair of combat boots we feel would be the most appropriate way to honor military of every persuasion who have been lost in combat, and we think could resolve the ongoing argument and bad feelings on all sides of the issue, now, and it appears forever being generated by the presence of the cross.
Stan and Estelle Levin
San Diego
Awaiting an apology
In response to "Balboa Park repairs cost twice original estimate" (Local, Aug. 21): Still waiting for the members of the Balboa Park "social media event" to: 1) apologize to the citizens of San Diego; 2) accept responsibility; and 3) reimburse the city for the cost of repairing the damage they caused. This would show the citizens of San Diego that "social media" can actually serve a beneficial purpose.
Suzanne Falkenberg


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The Great Vegan Honey Debate
Is honey the dairy of the insect world?
The flexitarians counter that if you follow the hard-line argument to its logical extreme, you end up with a diet so restrictive it borders on the absurd. After all, you can't worry over the ethics of honey production without worrying over the entire beekeeping industry. Honey accounts for only a small percentage of the total honeybee economy in the United States; most comes from the use of rental hives to pollinate fruit and vegetable crops. According to food journalist Rowan Jacobson, whose book Fruitless Fall comes out this September, commercial bees are used in the production of about 100 foods, including almonds, avocados, broccoli, canola, cherries, cucumbers, lettuce, peaches, pears, plums, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Even the clover and alfalfa crops we feed to dairy cows are sometimes pollinated by bees.
Life for these rental bees may be far worse than it is for the ones producing honey. The industrial pollinators face all the same hardships, plus a few more: They spend much of their lives sealed in the back of 18-wheelers, subsisting on a diet of high-fructose corn syrup as they're shipped back and forth across the country. Husbandry and breeding practices have reduced their genetic diversity and left them particularly susceptible to large-scale die-offs.
Even the vegans who abstain from honey end up dining on the sweat and hemolymph of exploited bees. There isn't really an alternative: We can't replace our insects of burden with machines, as we've done for the mules that once pulled our tractor rakes. You might try to do right by seeking out wind-pollinated grains and fruits tended by wild insects. But what about the bugs that inevitably perish in the course of any large-scale agriculture? Even the organic farmers are culpable: They may not spray synthetic pesticides, but they do make use of natural chemicals and predators to kill off unwanted animals.
In the face of this insectile carnage, vegans fall back on a common-sense dictum that animal suffering should be "reasonablyavoided" as opposed to "avoided at any cost." By this logic, it's not a sin to treat a termite infestation that's imperiling your house, nor should you worry over the gnats that get squashed on your windshield whenever you drive to the farmer's market. But that doctrine won't absolve us for eating honey. In the first place, honey is quite easy to avoid—especially compared with everything else in the Vegan Society's codex of forbidden foodstuffs. (A scrupulous eater must also attend to calcium mesoinositol, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, disodium guanylate, and dozens more unpronounceable, animal-derived chemicals.) Honey doesn't fill any nutritional gap, nor is it the only acceptable vegan sweetener.
From a practical perspective, all this back-and-forth doesn't help anyone (or any animal). You either eat honey or you don't; to debate the question in public only makes the vegan movement seem silly and dogmatic. According to Matthew Ball, the executive director of Vegan Outreach, the desire for clear dietary rules and restrictions makes little difference in the grand calculus of animal suffering: "What vegans do personally matters little," he says. "If we present veganism as being about the exploitation of honeybees, it makes it easier to ignore the real, noncontroversial suffering" of everything else. Ball doesn't eat honey himself, but he'd sooner recruit five vegans who remain ambivalent about insect rights than one zealot who follows every last Vegan Society rule.
That may be the most important lesson to come out of this debate: You'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.