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CityBeat has held off on posting the names of some people we've heard have been laid off from The Cincinnati Enquirer pending better verification, but we can now confirm two more departures.
Assistant Business Editor Randy Tucker and Obituaries Writer Rebecca Goodman have left the newspaper's staff. Tucker was a victim of the layoffs; it's unclear whether Goodman was laid off or chose to leave since she recently graduated from law school.
"Black Wednesday" has become "Black Thursday."
Layoffs continued for a second day at The Gannett Co.'s newspaper holdings, including The Cincinnati Enquirer. Because The Enquirer is so notoriously tight-lipped about the names or job titles of staffers who are let go, CityBeat is slowly confirming names from various sources and cobbling together a more complete list.
It's true: Arch-conservative Cincinnati Enquirer columnist Peter Bronson has been laid off.
Earlier today, Bronson posted a message on his blog, Bronson Is Always Right, bidding farewell to his readers. It was posted under the headline, "Unemployment Statistics Increase -- Including Me." The item was posted at 4:54 p.m. but appears to have been later scrubbed from the Web site by newspaper management.
UPDATE: Although CityBeat got this list from sources within The Enquirer's Elm Street offices, some bloggers now say James Jackson hasn't been laid off. With no official word forthcoming from The Enquirer or Mr. Jackson, we'll change his status to "unclear."
UPDATE II: Jackson just tweeted the following, circa 10:30 p.m. "In this economy, these are tough times for all, and I'm so sad about friends losing their jobs, equally grateful also still to have mine."
People in the media industry have been dreading it for a while, and now it's finally here: "Black Wednesday."
Mass layoffs began today at newspapers owned by The Gannett Co., which includes The Cincinnati Enquirer. As with past layoffs at the paper, details of which staffers were affected are leaking in spurts and fits, but here's what we know so far.
In a memo distributed to employees Thursday, Cincinnati Enquirer Publisher Margaret Buchanan wrote that the newspaper will lay off up to 100 people in the next few days. The Gannett Co., The Enquirer's parent firm, is bracing for about 1,400 layoffs in its newspaper division before July 9. Buchanan's memo is the first indication about how the cutbacks will affect Cincinnati's only remaining daily newspaper.
Cintas Corp. sets unrealistic production quotas for laundry workers that cause dangerous conditions and it led to the death of one worker in March 2007, according to a motion filed in a lawsuit against the company.
The widow of Eleazar Torres-Gomez, an employee who died when he fell into a dryer at a Cintas facility near Tulsa, Okla., made the allegation in an application filed Tuesday that seeks to amend her lawsuit.
Rich Boehne must be a glutton for punishment.
A former reporter at The Cincinnati Post and The Cincinnati Enquirer, Boehne rose through the ranks at The E.W. Scripps Co., The Post's parent firm and joined its corporate staff in 1988 as the first investor relations manager. Since then, he's held a number of positions in the company.
The Business Courier reported today that many downtown business performed better than expected this holiday season, saying that many didn't perform as well as last year but their revised expectations were met or exceeded. This was attributed to the public's increased support of local businesses.


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1st Annual Silver City Shakedown - Hot Times in Silver CityWritten on June 21, 2011
Throughout the country there are a number of hot rod and custom shows with specific guidelines and parameters catering to like-minded hardcore traditionalists. These events not only feature endless rows of era-correct rides echoing everything from pre and post-war build styles, but also those of the 50's and early 60's. Coupled with just the right amount of lifestyle-fueled vendors, and live music, the formulas are always a hit. This year a new East Coast club focused on bringing a fresh event to the table where contemporary, billet-laden rides would have to park-it outside the gates since only era-correct rods and customs would be allowed in. The Others car club's members have been on the scene for decades and wanted to bring a traditional show to the table that also offered some added fun to the mix at a neat lake-front location in Meriden, Connecticut. Once you cruised through the sleepy back streets to the venue, you were greeted by club members who registered you and got you settled on the field. With one day events, you always have to watch the weather and unfortunately the show day was greeted by torrential rains storms across New England. Being a late starting event (12PM to 8PM) by the time noon hit, the rain had let up and the caravan of hardcore rods and customs started to pull in. As the day moved on, the field filled up and the speakers came to life with wicked hot music sets provided by DJ E-Bomb, Dave Moore and the Hillbilly Hucksters, Izzy and the Kesstronics, Slick Fitty, and The Wrong Reasons. It was a great chance to catch up with old friends after the long winter, stroll the field checking out countless new rides, dig many of the cool vendors, and check out the old-timey burlesque show. When the need to feed hit, you were in for a treat! Two of the most unique regional taste sensation's we've ever had were the huge steamed cheeseburgers whipped up K. Lamay's and the homemade sausage and pepper sandwiches served on enormous rolls. By mid-day there was a seminar on how to chop a top on a Model A, showing the crowds just what it takes to lower your lid. This is one jam-packed new event filled with plenty to see, be sure to mark your calendars for next year. You can check it all out at www.silvercityshakedown.com
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As traditional as the come, Doug Klett's '36 Ford coupe set the standard for the day with its classic post-war styling, perfect stance, and subtle gray gloss.You could still smell the fresh paint on Dawn Mastronardi's '53 Ford Ranch Wagon with its gold body accented by a chartreuse flaked roof. Cool bits included '59 Dodge Lancer caps, a '56 DeSoto grille, and '56 Olds taillights.We can never get enough of Derrick Pesko's '28 Ford sedan with its 2-inch chop, 2-deuce fed 283-ci Chevy V-8, Benny Blue vibe, and vintage movie theatre interior seating.Bruce Comboni's '55 Chevy Gasser was built using era-correct parts making it look like the ultimate barn find. Packed with a 396ci Rat shifted by Fairbanks, its radiused rear wheel wells and fenderwell headers completed the look.Running a 4-banger topped with a Simmons Power Head, breathing through an owner-fabbed custom intake, Bill Carlson's Model A coupe sounded downright cool.There were plenty of neat haulers in attendance including this bitchin' International slammed to the ground, running wide whites, custom exhaust, and patina'd gold body.Some cars have just the right amount of attitude making them standouts in any crowd like Bill Gagliardi's '53 Lincoln custom.
The San Giovanni Family's belly tank lakester recently ran 154mph at Maxton with a 258ci Flathead mill setting a B/BFL class record.This '55 Chevy had the look thanks to a traditionally flamed black body, fenderwell headers, Radir wheels and aggressive whitewall slicks out back.Mark Phelan recently drove his '54 Ford from Massachusetts to attend Speed Week at Bonneville, while running a 239ci Y-block mill, and to us that's just downright bitchin'!It was a perfect day to check out many of the neat sleds lining the field including this mild Merc with its polished black suede body, custom grille, frenched headlights, and lipstick red steelies.Alan Mears' '39 Ford coupe had plenty of style thanks to an all black body accented by a louvered hood and black steelies while a hopped-up 261ci Flathead V-8 made it fierce.Looking like it was ready to pull a wheelie leaving the line at the dragstrip; Gil Desjardens Dodge A100 was just plain wicked.Brian Ware's '36 Ford cabriolet was timeless with its polished suede body, tan ragtop, classic steelies, and wide whites.By the time 2PM hit, it was time to start the top chopping seminar with Derrick Pesko and his team of metal masters working their voodoo on a Ford Model A coupe.
Charlie Malis' '50 Merc was hammered hard and treated to countless custom touches including dummy spots, lake pipes, skirts, and a custom grille.Loaded with custom style, Joe Alexander's '50 Chevy was heavily massaged up front, powered by a straight-6 mill, and covered with polished green suede with a flaked roof.An East Coast survivor hot rod, Scot Cave's Deuce now sports a moderate channel while a '331ci Caddy V-8 moves the power through a vintage Halibrand rear.Covered in vibrant red vibe, Ron D'Amato's '35 Ford sported a razor-sharp body and a pavement grazing stance.You never know what will show up as evidenced by this trailer topped with one of Gene Snow's original funny cars recently exhumed from long term storage.There was an endless amount of fabrication that went into Jim Doak's '37 Ford wrecker transforming into one of the evilest rides on the field. Chopped and channeled hard, it literally sat buried in the dirt with aggressive wheels at each end.


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Georgia-- June Shannon, mother to reality TV superstar Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, claims to have lost 100 pounds in the last two years.
Shannon told TMZ that she weighed 365 pounds in January 2011 and now weighs 263 pounds.
According to TMZ, the weight loss began when TLC started taping the family's wildly popular reality show, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."
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Onlookers mingled with artists and musicians in downtown Elkhart on a muggy but ultimately rain-free evening to support local businesses.
ELKHART — The rain that had come earlier on Wednesday held off as people gathered downtown for the fourth ArtWalk. And though the weather was hot and humid, people came.
The ArtWalk was put on by Downtown Elkhart Inc., while SoMa sponsored the SoMa Neighborhood Celebration that included tours of downtown lofts and a vintage auto display. Painter Donielle Boal was one of 11 artists stationed at local businesses. This was the second ArtWalk that Boal has participated in, but one of many that she has attended.
"I appreciate the fact that they're trying to bring culture back to Elkhart," she said. Boal said she normally likes to go around and see what other local artists are doing. As a children's book illustrator, her fine art is mostly something she does as a hobby.
Doni Funkhouser, owner of vintage shop ModCloset, has also participated in past ArtWalks. While she said the store was not busy as it had been in the past, she was still happy to see people out in downtown. Funkhouser said these kind of downtown events are important because they draw a certain crowd that businesses don't normally see.
"That's kind of our way to introduce people to what's down here," she said.
For Mike Huber, president of Downtown Elkhart Inc., that's the point of ArtWalk and other events — to get people downtown who don't normally venture out there. They also hope to showcase the local artists, stores, restaurants and other businesses that downtown has to offer.
"We want people to recognize and support those businesses," Huber said.
Promotions coordinator Gina Leichty estimated that about 2,000 people came out on Wednesday. There will be two more ArtWalks this year, one in September and the other in November.
Lerner Theatre administrative assistant and volunteer coordinator Ranee Robinson was in charge of Wednesday's Lerner Art Community Project, which encouraged people to take part in a splatter paint, a mosaic of the Lerner and finger painting. She said of the people who walked by, about 75 percent participated in it. Robinson said it was the communal aspect of the event that people responded to.
"Because this is a community project, you're one of the artists contributing," she said.
For Boal, one of the reasons to have events like the ArtWalkis to get interested in art and music. She has two daughters who are artists and tries to teach them to express themselves through art.
"As far as art, music and culture go, there's not enough of it in schools as it is," she said. "It kind of gives them a goal."


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These look great! It looks like you use blender for modeling--may I ask what you'll use to render them?
Hi all,
It has been a long time indeed since I've done any 3D modeling. I'm eventually going to run a Star Trek game for my group and have been trying to decide on a ship for them. Finally settled on the Nova-class...it's a small science scout first seen in the Voyager episode Equinox. Found some cool deckplans here and decided to make a model of it - I may or may not take it to the very detailed state.
Here's the in-game description of the ship:
USS Singularity (NCC-74855), Nova-class variant light research cruiser. Constructed: Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. Commissioned: April 4, 2375. Assigned: Beta quadrant (May 5, 2375). Mission: Seek out and investigate various 'subspace tunnelling phenomena' for the development of new trans-warp propulsion technologies as directed by FSC and ADSB. Command crew: Commander Matthew LeBrasseur (Captain), Lt. Commander Tu'pok (First Officer). Current location: Deep Space 9 (May 11, 2375), awaiting new crew transfer. {this would be the PCs, of course}
Anyway, here's where I've gotten to. The main hull is coming along. The nacelles and pylons were literally just dropped in with minimal shaping so far - in fact, they're not even connected to the body yet. It all looks okay in flat-shaded mode but I'd like to try to use subdivision surfaces. Never tried sub-d modeling before, however, so I've got some learning to do before I'll be able to get it looking okay - have to figure out how to add edges so I get sharp edges where there should be sharp edges (instead of that horrible crumpling that's happening along the saucer section right now...looks like a bad crash!)
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These look great! It looks like you use blender for modeling--may I ask what you'll use to render them?
Thanks. Actually, I use Silo for modeling. Bought it ages ago but haven't used it in quite a while. No plans on rendering for now but I have a couple of options for that. Maybe trueSpace, which I know pretty well. Or maybe Modo, which I haven't really used all that much (I received a review unit from the company a very long time ago but have only used it for modeling and don't really know rendering that well).
Looks good so far Mearrin, wish I had the patience for 3D modeling programs.
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Thanks, SG. I wish I did too! They can be quite frustrating. Here's a small update: I tried the nacelles and pylons as separate objects to be attached later but that didn't work out so I deleted them and extruded them from the main hull, with slightly better results. Also, some work on shaping the hull a bit. I'm going to have to put this aside for a bit but the basic shape's all there now. If I can get back to it I'll try sub-d to see if I can get it looking good with smooth surfaces.


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How badly do you think Roger Federer wanted this win?
The Swiss styist avenged his heartbreaking 2004 Athens loss today defeating Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-6 (4) to make the quarterfinals in Beijing. Fed's quarterfinal opponent will be American James Blake who defeated Frenchie baller Gilles Simon 6-4, 6-2.
Apparently, he traded his tearful 'o4 cry for an emphatic '08 "Yes!" after hitting a service winner on match point.
This tourney is gettin' good people!
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He kind of scares me a little when he makes that face...ReplyDelete
Is it just me or he's been especially sweaty here in Beijing? He's soaking wet in every picture I've seen of him at the Olympics, lol. Must be the crazy humidity...ReplyDelete
b2012: he'll need to scare the crap out of either Rafa or Nole to get the gold.ReplyDelete
kakeru: yes it's like 100% humidity there...just nasty
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If only we could watch it on tv...
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Switching gears just a little bit from movies, let's talk television once again. This time, I'm spotlighting the brand-spankin'-new NBC series, "The Blacklist."
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Skidaway Marine Science Day 2013 will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 on the campus of the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography at the north end of Skidaway Island.
Those who thought they spotted a World War II-era bomber over the skies of Savannah early Monday afternoon weren't imagining things.
It's that time of year again. That time when the smell of perfectly cooked seafood and the sound of live local and national acts fill the air in J.F. Gregory Park.
Sept. 23 to Oct. 22: Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month's end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing.
Local artist Kallie Breningstall doesn't feel confined to a particular art media. Her prints, paintings, photography, pottery, pencil drawings, sculpture and hand-made jewelry are on display this month at the Hinesville Area Arts Council gallery at 102 Commerce St. in downtown Hinesville.
Sandra Bullock has boldly gone where no actor has gone before in her new film, "Gravity," which transports viewers to outer space and utilizes new filming technology.
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Sept. 23 to Oct. 22: Your ego might be hurt when a colleague turns down your offer to help. But accept it as a rejection of your offer, not of you. A friend from the past could re-emerge by week's end.
The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival returns to J.F. Gregory Park for its 15th year from Oct. 18-20 with headlining bands Drivin' and Cryin' and Collective Soul.
The second annual Salute to Oktoberfest will be Saturday at Club Stewart, despite the government shutdown.
Today, I'm proud to introduce the thriller "Prisoners," now in theaters. The film asks: How far would you go to protect your family?
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With The River, his seventh album, Jacksonville, Florida native JJ Grey delivers definitive proof that he is the unchallenged master of swampy, soulful southern rock. Now you know what jam-band festival followers have known for a dozen years - that Grey and his smokehouse band Mofro deliver the goods, sizzling and funk-infused, each and every time.
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For the next two months we'll be doing something a little different.
The Cartographers' Guild, in partnership with the Soho Gallery for Digital Art, presents Mapping the Big Apple. The challenge is to create a map inspired by New York. From early drafts of the streets of New Amsterdam, to the grid layout of Manhattan when Central Park was first proposed to the iconic New Yorker cover from March 29th, 1976 - New York has always inspired cartographers and artists with its streets and avenues. And not just cartographers. Manhattan has been destroyed in more ways that any other city. From the monster of Cloverfield to the ice age of The Day After Tomorrow - New York has taken it all. Now it's your task to take this iconic skyline and represent it in your own way.
In this challenge you must create a map inspired by New York. It must be letter sized (11" by 8.5") or larger and a minimum of 150dpi. Beyond that, your imagination can be your guide. It can be anything from an ant colony in central park to an airship shipping lane map with a terminus on top of the Empire State. As long as New York is involved in some way, your map will be eligible.
The contest will run until the 31st of October, after which there will be a round of public voting. The top 45 maps will be included in an exhibition at the Soho Gallery for Digital Art that will run in Manhattan from the 16th of November until the 12th of December. As part of the exhibition, the gallery will sell prints of the maps to the public, with 70% of the price after print costs going to the artists. The top three entries will get pride of place at the center of the gallery.
All successful entrants will get a special badge as recognition of their work being in the show. The artists who have the top three maps will get a golden compass. There will be more prizes during the two months that will be announced as we go forward - so keep an eye on this forum for other opportunities!
In contrast to previous challenges, each artist may submit up to three pieces.
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• The gallery show is conditional upon more than 45 entries. If fewer than 45 maps are entered into the competition the show will be dependent upon agreement of the gallery - so encourage your friends to enter. Please feel free to post this around the internet at other art sites you frequent. The more the merrier.
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A breath of life was given to efforts to finish the renovation of the old Rifle Creek Theater Tuesday night, with city council's unofficial thumbs-up to a request for nearly $2 million of city funds.
However, the ongoing operations and maintenance costs of the New Ute Events Center are not as likely to be subsidized by the city.
The New Ute Theater Society, or NUTS, board met with city council and staff in a workshop on Oct. 17, and as part of the council's budget process on Oct. 23, to discuss the next step in reopening the 1940s-era building. It has been closed for the last few years, after the city acquired it and agreed to let NUTS, a non-profit corporation, manage and promote plans to reopen it as an events center.
"If you decide to spend the money on this project, we think it will go a long way," said NUTS board President Helen Rogers. "You've been seeing a lot of negativity about the water plant, so something positive would help the city."
The council directed staff to include a plan by City Manager John Hier that would designate a combination of city funds and grant money, some anticipated, to cover remaining interior renovation costs, at their Nov. 7 budget hearing.
"We think we'll be making money hand over fist," added Events Coordinator Shelley Aibner. "Rifle will be a destination for performers."
Aibner said she knows one of the make-up artists for singer Stevie Nicks, and when Aibner explained the possible availability of the Ute, "She said Stevie likes the small venues, impromptu performances. I said in a few years, we'll have a place for that."
Aibner said the Hampton Inn Suites had agreed to offer discounted room rates for out-of-town performers booked at the Ute.
"They're excited at having more business, not only from the performers, but folks who come from outside the area to attend an event," Aibner said. "Everyone I've talked to has said it's a no brainer and they see it would be such a boost for downtown."
Rogers noted she has had phone calls from area and regional performers, asking if they could book the center.
Among those area performers is the Symphony in the Valley, which recently performed at the high school theater in the cafeteria.
"The acoustics there are really terrible, just because it wasn't designed for musical performances," Aibner said. "I think a group like the Symphony in the Valley deserves the best facility."
The Garfield County Regional Airport south of Rifle, which already sees performers land and then go to Aspen and Grand Junction for concerts, would be a natural tie-in for the Ute, Aibner noted.
"You've already spent about a half a million dollars on the building now," said NUTS board member Gil Frontella. "For about $2 million more, you get the rest. I think the fact we stand to lose $200,000 in grants if we don't do something by the end of the year needs to be considered."
"It's already your asset and it needs to be completed," Frontella urged.
City Councilman Rich Carter called the Ute building "a huge amenity and cultural addition we don't have now. I think it would be a huge step forward."
Carter also noted an events center would keep local dollars in the community, instead of losing them to places with events centers like Aspen, Denver and Grand Junction.
City Councilman Keith Lambert agreed with the value of an events center to Rifle. But he worried the city's capital reserve fund - where close to $650,000 of city funds would come from - would be drawn down to a level where no other projects could be funded.
"We don't have a dedicated source for this fund, that's why it's a reserve fund," Lambert added. "My biggest concern is establishing a cost center we would have to find a way to fund on an annual basis, and we're already deficit spending."
Lambert referred to the proposed 2013 budget, which calls for the city to use $600,000 in reserves to cover estimated expenses.
Lambert noted city staff had not had any salary increases in four years, something he wants the city to address in the 2013 budget.
"I do see the benefits and this is something I've wanted to see happen for a long time," Lambert said. "But I also want us to have enough of a capital reserve fund to use when an economic opportunity, like the Brenden Theatre, arises."
Frontella said he believes the Ute Events Center is "just as important" an investment for the city.
"It's all about economic development in our community," he added. "I'd also point out the events center would be a place that 40 percent of our community, the Hispanic community, could use. They don't have any place like that now."
A recent consultant's feasibility and marketing report said event centers never pay entirely for themselves and need subsidy from some source.
Rogers said a ballpark figure of $138,000 a year has been discussed for operations and maintenance of the Ute center. The NUTS board will develop a plan to wean the city off subsidizing the center's operations and maintenance and present it to city council at its Nov. 7 budget hearing, Rogers added.
A fundraising campaign, similar to public radio or TV, is also likely part of the center's plan, she said.
To use capital reserve funds for the renovation project requires at least five of the seven council members votes, and it was noted Carter may not be allowed to vote, since his architectural firm could do business for the project.
Another potential funding source for the center, a special district that could also help with a recreation center, is something the Ute board may explore after this month's election, Rogers said.


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I was looking at the mvc architecture used in the Zimbra client. Very nice, by the way, that the architecture can also be used for client side javascript, I hadn't thought about that. I noticest that the model objects generate their own parameter xml-structure for the soap requests that are send to the server. I was thinking that it must take a lot of development time to create those methods and a lot of maintenance time to change it when something changes in the model. This isn't a problem for one model but if you use multiple models this could get anoying .
I had the idea to create a parent Model class. Al classes that are inherited from this class must represent the models (or structs) that are send to the server via the SOAP request. Or they must at least be capable to give back an object structure that can represent the models that you send with SOAP requests. The parent Model class would have the methods to accomplish this. The only thing that needs to be defined in the child models is the structure definition and this could be a simple array.
The models must not give back the xml structure them selves. They would become to dependend on the way that is communicated. We would use a factory pattern to solve this problem. A 'Communication' factory could create an object that can read the structure definition of a model class. This object would take or get al the values from the model and create an xml (or what you need) structure so that it can be send to the server. This way you could implement SOAP1.1, SOAP1.2, XML-RPC and other communication protocols without changing anything on the server. Also the development time on the models will be a lot shorter because you don't have to write so much code all the time.
But maybe my idea sucks because it would take javascript to much time to communicatie with the server .
What do you guys think about my idea? (Maybe you already thought about it and it has to much negative effects. But then I would be glad if you would share them with rest and me).
Soon I am going to try to implement a prototype version of the idea, to see if it works.


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The front page is dominating. Remember when Microsoft released their new website for Vista? You can hardly find vista on the front page now. It sucks that bad. Here you see the Leopard just dominating the page:
Now let's see the Mac page, which has a great sliding navigation control that I am calling… linked…slider..thing. No. Wait.
Sliding tab… scroll bar… slidebar… linkbarslider…. thing. It slides like a horizontal scrollbar, or scrolls… and it also is linked… marked… yeah. Just look at the pic, and visit apple.com/mac
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After he finishes, he sprays a photo of Bill Clinton with a spray bottle and says "F*** Bill Clinton," before the video ends.
It's just the latest in a string of bad choices for Justin Bieber but … what's his beef with Bill Clinton?
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Fi'zi:k Aliante Gamma K:IUM Saddle $0.00
The Fizik Aliante Gamma Twin Flex K:ium Saddle is built with a Twin Flex shell. It's not unlike the Wing Flex technology used on the Arione saddle, but at the same time, it's totally different. The general concept of creating controlled flex is the same; Fizik uses two different materials to alter the flex characteristics of the shell. But instead of doing it on the sides (which is what Fizik does on the Arione), the Twin Flex on the Aliante has an integrated swatch of aluminized fiberglass fabric running lengthwise down the middle so the shell flexes more in that area. It's softer than a full-on plastic shell, but firmer than what you'd get from a typical cut-out saddle.
The rails are made of K:ium, a high-end steel alloy that is 8% lighter than titanium and equal in strength. The rails are marked with numeric and line gradations for more accurate adjusting. Other than the cloth portion in the cutout, the majority of the shell is a carbon reinforced nylon composite.
The Fizik Aliante Gamma Twin Flex K:ium Saddle is available in Black/white and White/black. It is ICS compatible, meaning you can use a Fizik ICS saddle bag or blinky light, and either will clip right into place on the underside of the seat. 265 x 142mm.
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Glad I made the switch
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have ridden an Arione for a few years. I thought I loved it. I could ride all day and not complain too much. I figured it was all part of riding a bike. The Fizik website told me the Arione was right and I did not question it.
Earlier this year, I switched bikes with a friend who had this saddle. I loved it. I was comfortable. I didn't even think about the saddle. As soon as I got home I purchased one. Best decision I have ever made.
The saddle does not allow for you to slide up an down to try and find a comfy position like the Arione, but you don't need to. This saddle cups your sitting region and allows for a large area to disperse your weight eliminating hot spots. It is not so wide that it encourages chub rub (the rubbing of thighs on saddle or other parts of the bike).
If you are like me and think the Arione is good, but you still think about your saddle on longer rides, then the Aliante is worth a try.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I love this saddle. I'm sorry I waited so long to replace the stock Bontrager saddle that came with my Madone 5.2.
The Bontrager Affinity 3 saddle seemed to "jam my junk" back into my body, creating an uncomfortable ride after an hour our so (and that's being kind). <Your mileage/junk may vary>
The Fizik Aliante saddle just seems to fit right. It has less padding than the stock saddle, but as it turns out, that's a good thing. I feel I can ride all day on this saddle and virtually not notice it - which in my book, is what a saddle should do - just disappear.
There may be lighter, sexier saddles out there - and I would encourage you to look - but if you're looking for a good basic "bull" (mid to low flexibility) saddle, I highly recommend this saddle.
PS - life's too short to wait for 1K miles to break in, in my humble opinion. I'll grant there is a break in period, but 1,000 miles? Sheesh. That's 3 months of riding for me. I can't suffer that long. Yeah, yeah, I know. HTFU. But not down there... at least not while I'm on my bike. :)
Solid Saddle, but better options
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I put a few thousand miles on this saddle, and wish that I would have spent the extra money to go to Carbon Kium version. This saddle has the same shape, but the ride just isn't as comfortable as a broken in version of the Carbon Kium Version. It may take a thousand miles or so, but the Carbon version feels like it was molded for you once broken in.
Solid saddle
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been riding one of these for the last 5000 miles. The saddle gives you a firm platform, with multiple positions to work with. It's pretty conformatable, especially for riding up on the brake hoods. Maybe not the greatest for spending a long time in the drops. The nose is a little wide and sometimes my legs rub on it.
The saddle is pretty durable. Before I installed the Aliante, I had broken the rails of two other saddles. 5000+ miles later and this saddle looks like new.
Fi'zi:k Aliante Gamma
Firm and supportive saddle
Fizik Aliante Gamma test saddle
Testing out a new Fizik Aliante saddle. After 80 miles of test rides, this is a keeper. I'm going to try the versus edition of this saddle and buy the one that's more comfortable.
does the Gamma come in different widths -...
does the Gamma come in different widths - need 143
This saddle is 142mm wide so it should fit just fine.
Also, when I was looking for Fizik saddles I used there spine concent tool. Even though it is a little cheesy with the "Find the animal within you" tagline, it will put you on the best saddle for your body type.
You'll be fine on the Gamma if you're looking for a 143mm width saddle
Sitting Pretty
I ordered this saddle to accomodate my sore behind on my Pinarello Dura Ace I just got. In fact, there is no difference between this saddle and the stock saddle. I am just getting used to the original one and it will probably be fine. The Fizi saddle is made well and good looking, but again so is the original one. I returned it for a prompt refund.
I want to buy this Fizik saddle but I see...
I want to buy this Fizik saddle but I see that you are not offering free shipping for this item. Could I get free shipping if I buy this saddle from you? Ebay is offering the same saddle for $20 less, but I would prefer to buy this from you. I've bought my stuff from Backcountry before and gotten free shipping, if not its ok, thank you.
Please give us a call or jump on livechat and talk to one of our gearheads. Thanks
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Great Saddle
This seat just made my day the first time I rode it. Great shape that did not have any hot spots, or cause any chaffing. Provides much greater cushioning than might be expected. Looks great on the bike as well.


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Rocker Richie Sambora is heading to Australia for a series of solo concerts in the New Year, nine months after quitting Bon Jovi's 2013 tour.
The guitarist sparked questions about his future with the band in April, when he abruptly pulled out of the group's live dates due to a "personal matter", prompting some to speculate that he had fallen out with frontman Jon Bon Jovi over money.
Sambora recently opened up about the real reason behind his departure, insisting he simply wanted to spend more time with his teenage daughter Ava, but now he's preparing to hit the road on his own.
EXTRA: Bon Jovi's 'Livin on a Prayer' tops the charts again
However, the musician is adamant he will be reuniting with his bandmates at some point in the future.
He tells TMZ.com, "Everything's cool. It (Bon Jovi's world tour) is almost over, actually I'm gonna be doing some Australian (solo) dates in January. (We will reunite) sometime… It's not a forever thing."
Ironically, Sambora's shows will take place just weeks after the "Livin' On A Prayer" hitmakers wrap up the seven-date Aussie leg of their Because We Can trek.
Sambora released his third solo album, "Aftermath of the Lowdown," last year


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Monday Aug 10 2009
Lakeside rolls, clinches semifinal spot in San Bernardino
By: Kurt Johnson, The Press Tribune
10-0 win over Utah improves record to 3-0
In the pool-play portion of any baseball tournament, there really are two primary goals – to win enough games to earn a spot in the bracket-play round and to set up your pitching rotation in a way that maximizes your chances once you get there. The Lakeside Little League Major division all-star team accomplished both goals in its third of four pool play contests at the Western Regional tournament Monday as it defeated Utah 10-0 for its third win and took the pressure off for Wednesday's game against Hawaii. "So far, it's playing out exactly the way we wanted it," said Lakeside manager Bill Rockefeller. "This was our plan and the boys have executed it just fine." Zach Hall tossed a one-hit shutout and his team banged out 13 hits in the contest, which was shortened to four innings by the 10-run mercy rule. The win by the Northern California champions locks up a spot in the semifinals, to be played Friday night at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino. Lakeside, operating from the visitor's dugout for the third straight game, scored once in the first inning as Billy Rockefeller crossed on a passed ball after reaching base by way of a fielder's choice. The Utah state champion, Cedar City American, got its only knock of the night from its initial hitter, whose sharply hit ball just got past the Lakeside third baseman. After that, a second inning walk provided its only other base runner in the contest, as Hall fanned five and faced just 14 batters in four innings. "Zach's a seasoned pitcher," Rockefeller said. "He had an injury that kept him from throwing a lot this year, and we were saving him for this time of year. He knows what he is doing out there." A Mitch Hart home run, the team's first long ball at the regional tourney, highlighted a five-run second that allowed Lakeside to take control. The 12 and 13-year-olds from Granite Bay and Loomis did most of their damage in that second stanza after two were out. Nick Frank chased home a run with a two-out single, and a second run scored on the play when the throw home got away from the catcher. After Frank scored on a wild pitch, Rockefeller singled to set the table for Hart's big fly, which gave Lakeside a 6-0 lead after two frames. "We worked on base running for about 45 minutes yesterday," Rockefeller said. "The base running was really good tonight. I would like to be hitting more, but it's coming around and when they need it, the boys still come through." Frank doubled home Matt McCord in the third to add one more to the count, and then Lakeside tallied three times in the fourth to end this one early. A two-run bingo by Hall and a run-scoring base hit from Matt Berry were key in the inning, and reserve third baseman Myles Slattery also added a knock. While its offense delivered when needed, defense has been huge in Lakeside's 3-0 run through the field at San Bernardino. Hart, Frank and now Hall have all hurled complete game gems on the bump, due in large part to their ability to get outs by forcing opposing hitters to put the ball in play. "We haven't thrown the ball around this week really at all," Rockefeller said. "Hopefully we can continue that right through the weekend." Lakeside faces Central East Maui Little League, from Wailuku, Hawaii, to close out pool play Wednesday night, but the game matters only for positioning in the Friday semifinals. Hawaii is 0-2 with a game against Utah Tuesday before it gets to the matchup with the Northern California champions. Hawaii will likely be playing for its tournament life Wednesday, as it battles with Nevada and Arizona for the last two spots in the semifinals. For Lakeside, the game will determine if they enter the semifinals as a No. 1 or No. 2 seed with its Friday opponent and game time determined by that result. With his top two pitchers – Hart and Frank – set up for the semifinals and a hoped-for championship final (that would follow Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2), Rockefeller will be using someone else to handle the pitching against Hawaii, as his power duo is on the shelf for the Wednesday game. Pool play standings as of 8/10: Lakeside (Northern California) 3-0 Park View, Chula Vista (Southern California) 3-0 Legacy, Henderson (Nevada) 1-1 Arrowhead, Glendale (Arizona) 1-2 Central East Maui, Wailuku (Hawaii) 0-2 Cedar City American (Utah) 0-3


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IBM Unveils New Technology to Connect a Smarter Planet
IBM's Smarter Planet strategy took a major technological step forward recently with the introduction of IBM MessageSight, a new appliance designed to help organizations manage and communicate with the billions of mobile devices and sensors found in systems such as automobiles, traffic management systems, smart buildings and household appliances.
Over the next 15 years, the number of machines and sensors connected to the Internet will explode. According to IMS Research, there will be more than 22 billion web-connected devices by 2020[i].These new devices will generate more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of new data every day[ii], while every hour enough information is consumed by Internet traffic to fill seven million DVDs.[iii]
Building on the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) technology, IBM MessageSight delivers the performance, value and simplicity that organizations need to accommodate the growing multitude of mobile devices and sensors. This enables large volumes of events to be processed in near real time, allowing organizations to consolidate all of the information in one place and more easily glean insights to make better business decisions. IBM MessageSight is capable of supporting one million concurrent sensors or smart devices and can scale up to thirteen million messages per second.
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Just Scratching The SurfaceWritten by on August 8, 2012
Have you ever wondered just how much power potential gets left on the table when a muscle car engine is restored to as-delivered, showroom condition? We have. So when we heard that a numbers-matching '69 Z/28 302 engine was being rebuilt and dyno-tested at a nearby machine shop, we swooped in for some answers.
The shop is Donald Wood's R.A.D. Auto Machine in Ludlow, Massachusetts, and the engine is owned by Don Martel. Martel found himself in the right place at the right time and rescued an amazingly original '69 Z/28 from a barn, just like we all dream about. The engine was out of the car, but everything was present, right down to the original Delco-Remy starter motor. While the body is being restored, Martel delivered the 302 to R.A.D. and made it clear he wanted the completed car to idle, cruise, and accelerate just like it did when new. Though some muscle car owners can live with subtle modifications, Martel is a purist and wanted his 302 rebuilt with as few deviations from stock as possible. But he, being just as curious as we are, was open to our request to test the effect of some simple intake and exhaust upgrades on the dyno.
The result was truly eye-opening, as the potent 302 responded with a jump of nearly 70 hp. The takeaway here is not surprising: All muscle car engines left the factory with plenty of untapped potential. Today's restorer must decide for himself whether to chase originality or extract the dormant power via bolt-on mods.
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This Chevrolet press photo displays the items that separate the mighty 302 from its more mundane cousins. Conceived to meet the 5-liter (305ci) displacement limit established by the SCCA for its Trans-American Sedan Championship race series, this engine was the result of mating Chevrolet's 327 block and 283 crank. Extra goodies included a forged crank, 11:1 pistons, Corvette L79 heads, a hot solid cam, and a gargantuan 800-cfm Holley double pumper. Note the two-bolt main caps on this '67 block. Stronger four-bolt caps were adopted for the '68 and '69 models.1 Decades of outdoor storage allowed rainwater to enter the engine and erode its original TRW pistons. Fortunately, the DZ block's cylinders cleaned up with a mere 0.040 overbore.2 Steve Chmura align-honed the block but made sure not to touch the deck surfaces. The all-important engine identification code stamped into the passenger-side deck is easily removed by as little as a 0.005-inch surface cut. Losing this number would eradicate the Camaro's numbers-matching status.3 The last two figures in the engine code, DZ, verify it as a '69 Z/28 engine block. Earlier 302 blocks bear the code MO. Enthusiasts refer to these final two letters as the suffix code.4 The Z/28 heads bear casting number 3927186 and are excellent performers in stock form. Though listed as having 64cc combustion chamber volumes, few Chevy muscle car engines actually delivered their advertised compression ratio, says Donald Wood. Even after a 0.005-inch surface cut, the chambers measured 68 cc. The extra cc's drop compression by a few tenths of a point. So while Chevy rated the 302 at 11:1, the truth was more like 10.5:1. Engine builders must take this into account.5 Attempts to source OE TRW forged pistons were futile, so R.A.D. substituted forged JE domed SRP pistons (PN 261357) with a 0.040-inch-larger o.d. to suit the machined block. Like the O.E. slugs, the JE parts feature domes and full-floating pins but weigh 50 grams less thanks to their smaller skirts. Final compression works out to 10.5:1, suits the car owner's desire to "hear a little rumble," and is functionally identical to the 302's original compression ratio.6 Chevy packed every 302 with premium forged steel rods that have come to be known as "pink" rods. After Magnaflux inspection, shot-peening, and resizing, the stock rods were reused with fresh ARP 3/8-inch fasteners. The lighter JE SRP pistons deliver a 1,878-gram bob weight, 400 grams less than a stock 302 bob weight. This will enhance the 302's already legendary throttle response and 7,000-plus rpm ceiling.7 Meeting the engine owner's desire for a "day-one Z/28 experience" is made easier with Comp Cams' recent line of Factory Muscle cam grinds. The solid cam (PN 12-107-3) exactly replicates the original Z/28 cam's 0.485-inch lift, 346 degrees of duration, and 118 degrees of overlap.8 A '69 Z/28 without the 8-inch harmonic damper just isn't correct. But since all were subjected to a lifetime of jolting rpm spikes thanks to the Z's stick-only status and high-winding nature, finding a good one without ring slip is a battle. Fortunately the original damper checked out OK for reuse. The trio of drilled holes is a result of the rebalance job needed to suit the lighter pistons.
9 There is a lot of misinformation regarding whether Z/28 rocker-arm studs were of the screw-in or pinned variety. The fact is, Chevy took a bit of a shortcut here. They were all press fit, so valvespring tension must be limited for reliability. You can bet race engine builders like Traco upgraded to screw-in studs back in the day. Since this resto-themed build employs a stock-grind cam, R.A.D. specified Comp single springs with flat inner dampers (PN 35567). Spring pressure is 105 pounds closed, 305 pounds at 0.485-inch lift, figures the pressed studs can live with. The valve guide boss diameters are reduced 0.030 to accept Perfect Circle Viton seals instead of the stock rubber umbrellas and O-rings.10 Like every top-tier Chevy small-block performance engine, the 302 employs generous 2.02 /1.60 valves. The original valves (right) were replaced with swirl-polished stainless-steel items from Manley. All employ single-groove locks, but the O.E. valves are machined with a second groove for obsolete oil control rings.11 They may not look exotic, but there's no denying the proven 7,000-plus rpm capability of Chevy's simple stamped-steel rocker arms. The pen points to the zero or "O" marking found on rockers intended for high-performance applications like the Z/28. These rockers are thicker for reduced deflection and feature numerous features absent on standard, nonperformance rockers.12 Viewed from the bottom, the pen points out the "O" rocker's enlarged pushrod sockets to suit the larger pushrod ends specified for use in factory high-performance applications. The pivot stud slot is also longer to suit the extra movement generated by high lift cams.13 The assembled long-block is painted with Chevy Orange aerosol (PN EN48) by Seymour. The original "blue tip" 5/16 hardened steel pushrods were rust pitted from storage, so new Comp chromoly replacements were installed.14 Amazingly, the factory-installed, high-rise, dual-plane intake manifold hadn't been replaced with an aftermarket item over the years. Bearing casting number 3932472, it is specific to '69 Z/28 applications. A key identifier of the '69 manifold is the elimination of the oil filler tube ahead of the thermostat housing opening, a measure to suit the new PCV system. Rather than invest in revised tooling, GM simply blocked the fill tube hole with a metal press-fit plug.15 The tin heat shield beneath the plenum keeps hot oil from warming the intake charge and also helps prevent carbon formation on the exhaust heat crossover hot spot. R.A.D. says cleaning must be done chemically because sandblasting is guaranteed to leave abrasive grit that will contaminate the engine later.16 The original 800-cfm Holley is identified via stamped numbers found on the choke horn that read "3923289-DZ." The list number is 4053. Other date-coded original parts stashed in the trunk of Don's incredible barn-found Z included the fan, starter motor, alternator, and transmission. The original distributor was even present but has been converted with an in-cap PerTronix electronic conversion kit.17 Wearing its stock exhaust manifolds and Holley 800 carburetor, the restored engine was mounted on R.A.D.'s Land & Sea Dyno-Max 2000 Pro series engine dyno, where it peaked at 316.4 hp at 6,400 rpm with 282.5 lb-ft at 4,100 rpm. The test ranged between 3,500 and 6,900 rpm, and average figures were 263.4 hp and 268.0 lb-ft. The 302 was pulling strong all the way up to 6,900 rpm, where it made 305.2 hp. Testing confirmed the 302's legendary status as one of Detroit's few legitimate 7,000-rpm production engines and showed the factory 290 hp rating to be conservative. But the hot rodder in us wanted more.
18 Replacing the rare but restrictive cast iron exhaust manifolds with 17/8 dyno headers bumped output by 35.2 hp to 351.6 at 6,500 rpm, while torque jumped 47.8 lb-ft to a peak of 330.3 at 4,200 rpm.19 Don Wood snatched a box-stock Holley HP series 650 (PN 0-80541-1) off the shelf (foreground) and bolted it on in place of the seemingly oversized 800-cfm factory unit. The 302 responded with an amazing 385.2 hp at 6,600 rpm and 349.2 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm. All told, with simple bolt-on changes to the exhaust and carburetion, the mighty 302 unleashed an additional 68.8 hp and 66.7 lb-ft. Car owner Don Martel was just as impressed as we were but vowed to return the engine back to showroom stock tune when it is reunited with the body.


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Twenty-five youth members painted an inspirational mural and donated it to the Kent County Family Court on May 5.
The mural tells a story about the journey from where the youths are now in their lives, to where they would like to be and what their dreams and goals are. Along the way, it depicts the choices they will have to make to achieve the vision for their future and some of the struggles they may face.
The youth painted the mural under the guidance of Lead Your Way Solutions artist, John Donato. Donato said that he started by initiating conversations about what the mural means to them and what conversation they wanted to start and leave behind for all who would see it. Once they had that they were ready to start designing and adding characters and commentary in the mural.
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Season Finale at San Diego Symphony
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Garrett Harris 7 p.m., May 24
Dana Middle School-getting ready for back-to-school.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House Executive Committee is hearing arguments over whether the state's ban on same-sex marriage should be lifted.
The hearing was delayed for more than six hours because of a fiery debate over concealed weapons on the House floor.
Chicago Democratic Rep. Greg Harris says the bill is a matter of treating gay couples and heterosexual couples equally under the law.
Supporters of the bill who have testified include Chicago religious leaders and a homosexual couple.
Harris has previously said he expects the committee to approve his bill and move it to the full body. The bill received Senate approval on Valentine's Day with Democratic support and a lone Republican vote.
A House endorsement would send the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn.
The bill is SB10. Online: http://www.ilga.gov
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Slight change of direction due to a certain person named Blaidd. Also I have not done a proper ISO town map since my gensokyo human village one.
This is a companion map to my challenge entry this month. This is the temple parish above the "water dungeon".
As my dungeon was drawn freehand, so is this. I just need to colour it now!
Slight change of direction due to a certain person named Blaidd. Also I have not done a proper ISO town map since my gensokyo human village one.
Thanks! I prefer the way it is turning out much more than the regular map. Although the regular map is useful too because it is accurate!
Here is a bit more.
Pretty! That's coming along nicely. Is that all the line-art done?
Not yet, I still have a bunch of details to finish like bits of the cliff and some of the buildings and all the remaining crenels on the wall.
I'm not sure how I'll colour it yet.
Hmm I missed this one... Great job so far! Looking forward to see the coloring work
This is looking mighty fine Larb :-)
Good, good, very good . I love this kind of map, it mix art and mapping!
Looking forward to see it finished Larb
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I love iso maps. I too am eagerly awaiting the coloring of this map. Your gensokyo map (if it is the same one I'm thinking of) inspired me to work in iso projections. This will be a real treat seeing this one completed.


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Duomo Suites & Spa from180 €Book
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Catania is overshadowed by Mount Etna, which has on several occasions sent lava flowing within the city walls, which are themselves built from volcanic rock. The colours of this Baroque-style city are predominantly black and white, as can be seen in the elephant fountain in Piazza Duomo. The birthplace of the musician Vincenzo Bellini and the writer Giovanni Verga, Catania is a lively, working-class town, with a busy port and high-tech industries which have earned it the name of Etna Valley.
Tourist attractions Catania : Things to see and do
Piazza del Duomo
Piazza Del Duomo I - Catania
The square - the centre of the city designed by Vaccarini - has a harmonious Baroque appearance. The elephant fountain, symbol of Catania, stands opposite the 19C Amenano Fountain, set back on the southern side in front of the Palazzo dei Chierici an..
Palazzo Biscari
Via Museo-Biscari 16 I - Catania
The palazzo is the city's most handsome civic building. It is the work of Ignazio Paternò Castello, Prince of Biscari, an art, literature and archaeology enthusiast who financed numerous digs and set up an archaeological museum here (collections disp..
Via Crociferi
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Via Crociferi is the street that best illustrates the Catania Baroque style. The buildings that line it, especially in the first stretch, lend it a unique beauty and harmony. You get here via the Arco di San Benedetto, flanked by the Badia Grande and..
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Duomo Suites & Spa
Via Garibaldi, 23 I - 95121 Catania
Offering a spa centre and hammam, Duomo Luxury Suites is set in the City Centre district in Catania. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a TV. Certain rooms include a seating area for you..
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Via Spadaro Grassi 8 I - 95124 Catania
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Hotel Gorizia is located in the centre of Catania, less than 100 metres from Piazza Duomo square. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Each room here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also c..
Manganelli Palace
Via Recalcaccia 2 I - 95131 Catania
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Located in a historic building in Catania's old town, Manganelli Palace offers elegant Baroque-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The Cathedral is a 3-minute walk away. All spacious rooms at Palace Manganelli feature hand-painted frescoes on the c..
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Osteria Antica Marina
via Pardo 29 I - 95121 Catania
Situated in the bustling market district, just a stone's throw from the cathedral, this lively trattoria serves delicious fish specialities. The fish is sold by weight and the menu is announced at your table.
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via Etnea 218 I - 95131 CATANIA
Il Riccio
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via A. Di Sangiuliano 337 I - 95124 Catania
Mé Cumpari Turiddu
via Monsignor Ventimiglia 15 I - 95124 Catania
The Sicilian word 'cumpare' was used in the past to indicate those with whom you had a close relationship. So it is apt that this restaurant where guests are treated as friends still uses the term. Enjoy the best of Sicilian fish and meat dishes here..
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|Time to plant bulbs in the garden
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Bulbs enhance your garden in a carefree way. Plant them at the proper time and they provide years of pleasure without much effort.
What kind of bulbs do best in eastern Colorado? Daffodils, snowdrops, squill, lilies and tulips are the best for this area. Hyacinths are popular, but the bulbs break apart and they flower less and less each year. Squill, hyacinth, daffodils and tulips are spring-blooming and need a winter chill in the ground. Planting during October and November are ideal when the soil temperature is cooling down into the 40's.
Some unusual bulbs to try are autumn crocus which bloom in the fall and can be planted in July and August. Other crocus that is fall blooming are not considered as true bulbs, rather they are classified as corms. So they are bulb-like because they lack the outer fleshy scales like true bulbs. Montbretia and gladiolus are in the same class. However, they bloom during the summer and need to be planted in the spring. Once they are finished blooming, montbretia and gladiolus need to be dug up and keep in a cool place that is frost-free over winter. That can be challenging to find that cool place.
For the true bulbs that you decide to purchase, pay attention to the type of soil in your landscape. Tulips, daffodils and hyacinths planted in a light soil or a soil with more sand needs to be planted at a depth of 7 inches. While tulips, hyacinths and daffodils planted in a heavier soil with more clay need to be planted no deeper than 5 inches. Of the three bulbs mentioned, daffodils can be grown successfully in any soil even though a well-drained sandy loam is ideal. With daffodils or narcissus, there are nine different classifications of varieties. Narcissus jonquilla is classified in group number 6 with a description of grasslike foliage, small sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters.
For fertilizing bulbs, place bone meal in the hole with the bulbs. This will become available as the soil warms and the bulbs begin to grow. It acts as a slow release fertilizer. The middle number on the bone meal should be the highest number. The middle number corresponds to the amount of phosphorus which contributes to good root development, the production of fruits and seeds and helps balance an overabundance of nitrogen in the soil. In eastern Colorado there is about 1% nitrogen in soils and certainly no overabundance. In alkaline soils, phosphorus becomes less available to plants. Phosphorus moves very slowly in the soil, so place the fertilizer close to where the root zone of the bulbs will develop.
This year Master Gardeners throughout the Golden Plains Area will be taking bulb orders through Flower Power. Bulbs are shipped direct from Holland.
Phillips County Extension Master Gardeners are encouraging people to donate to the Heginbotham Library. The bulbs purchased will be planted at the library. Donate to the Master Gardener Program and help the library. Your donations help the Master Gardeners continue their volunteer work on educational projects and beautifing the community.
There are a host of bulbs offered that will do well here such as daffodils, grape hyacinths, tulips and reblooming irises are available direct from Holland.
Two spectacular additions for your landscape is a daffodil called Avalon which starts out with yellow petals and white corolla and then soften over time to a pale yellow. With the reblooming irises Immortality is a pure white which blooms in spring and reblooms through October.
Bulbs can be used in the landscape to transition between one season into the next. You can use daffodils to take you from early spring through early summer. Daylilies can be used to cover the dead leaves of daffodils for the rest of the summer. Daylilies also offer a wide variety of rebloomers. Stella D' Oro is the most popular and widely used rebloomer. There are a host of others in all colors for early, mid and late season in the garden.
Bulbs can help one to have an everblooming garden. Master Gardeners Annette Shaw, Ardie Besse, Laura Bittner, Dave Hensley, Betsy Marquardt, Lora Bierman, Barb Neugebauer, Jennifer Hayes and Susan Hinck can help select bulbs for your landscape.


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Disputed Ownership of Afghan Site Used by NATO
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|Abdul Maqsud Azizi
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|30 November 2012
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|ARR Issue 444
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Afghan officials in Logar province, 60 kilometres south of the Afghan capital Kabul, say they have evidence that the purported owners of a piece of land currently used by NATO forces have no legal claims to it.
A former governor of the province also told IWPR that six individuals received a payment from international forces in 2009, and some of the money found its way into Taleban hands.
The Provincial Reconstruction Team, PRT, a joint military and civilian force based in the area, has a compound in a desert area known as Abchakan, just south of Logar's main town Pol-e Alam.
International forces are planning to build an airstrip at the location, adding more buildings and roads.
Local officials say that six men from the area laid claim to a 53-square-kilometre area of land when they realised it was of interest to the PRT. In 2009, the six individuals received a payment of 2.6 million dollars, according to Atiqullah Ludin, who was provincial governor at the time.
IWPR understands that no further payments have been made since.
Ludin alleges that the men gave a fifth of the money to the Taleban, who have a strong presence in the province. (On this, see Taleban Justice Dominant in Logar Province.)
"In 2009, the intelligence agency in Logar reported to me that after the six men received 2.6 million dollars in rent for the first year from the Americans, they gave the Taleban 500,000 dollars," Ludin said.
A spokesman for NATO forces in Logar, who asked to remain anonymous, told IWPR they were unable to give a statement on these matters for the moment, because they were still unclear about ownership of the land in question – whether it belonged to the state or to local residents.
The PRT in Logar is run by the Czech military rather than the United States.
In April 2010, Abdul Hakim Sulaimankhel, chairman of the provincial council, wrote to governor Ludin saying, "The governor's office should immediately arrest those who have seized the Abchakan desert, and the money the six individuals have received from the Americans should be retrieved and deposited in the government treasury."
IWPR's reporter spent a month trying to interview one of the men, Awal Khan, a tribal elder from the Abchakan area, and was eventually able to ask him a few questions about the money.
Awal Khan confirmed that he received 2.6 million dollars in rent for the first year, but refused to say what he did with it.
"If I have accepted money, it is rent for our property," he said. Telling the reporter to "go away", he said, "I know what I am doing, and I don't care about anyone else."
The head of the provincial agriculture department, Mohammad Humayun Omar, told IWPR there was no doubt the Abchakan land was government property, and he was aware that attempts had been made to appropriate it.
State-owned land is recorded by a properties agency that comes under Afghanistan's agriculture ministry.
Ludin said the title deeds held by the six were invalid and did not have his approval. He said the document dated from before his time, when his predecessor Abdullah Wardak was governor.
"I have made no deal with the people of Abchakan on this matter. Anything that went on happened in Abdullah Wardak's time, and I am completely unaware of it," he said.
Wardak was killed by a roadside bomb in 2008.
The governor's own role has raised some questions. When he was first informed that a rent payment had been made in 2009, and was shown documentary proof that the area in question belonged to the state, he had four of the six men arrested.
A few days later, he ordered them to be set free. Local police confirmed to IWPR that the men were released on Ludin's orders.
When IWPR asked him why he had done this, Ludin initially said the order came from the prosecutor's office, not him. Shown a copy of the release order for one of the men bearing his own signature, he said, "I was only doing my duty."
Sayed Rahim, head of the provincial justice department then and now, says the blame for letting the men get away rests squarely with Ludin.
Ludin, however, insists he did nothing wrong, and that that allegations made against him were part of a conspiracy.
"I haven't taken a bribe from anyone. I have only implemented the law," he said.
About 200 families live in the Abchakan area, and some received a share of the 2009 rental payment.
One farmer, Lotfullah, 36, told IWPR he was handed 18,000 dollars four years ago "because that was my share". Others got less – between 5,000 and 7,000 dollars – he said.
Lotfullah said that he had never seen that much money in his life, but that unfortunately, the windfall was never to be repeated.
IWPR approached Logar's new governor, Mohammad Iqbal Azizi – appointed at the end of September 2012 – for his view on these matters, but was told he was not prepared to go into controversial matters that related to his predecessors.


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Obama hasn't earned a second term
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It's ironic that Kevan Abrahams, the Democratic minority leader of the County Legislature, stated, "To lose the Islanders, Nassau's only professional sports franchise, is an epic failure of leadership at all levels." Where was the deputy minority leader during the negotiations? Instead he joined his fellow Democrats and urged voters to turn down the referendum.
Now we have a clean slate, and the Hub deserves another opportunity. Let's move forward and think about how we can maximize the area's potential and bring new and exciting jobs and much-needed revenue to the county.
Islanders fans, look on the bright side: At least your team will still be here in New York.
Now, there is someone who doesn't deserve another opportunity: President Barack Obama doesn't deserve a second term.
Friends, lucky for you, this may be the last time you hear from me before you (hopefully) pull the lever on Election Day. In all seriousness, rarely in our lives are we faced with such a unique opportunity to change the course of history. For those of you who remember, we were faced with a similar choice in 1980, when Ronald Reagan ran against President Jimmy Carter and defeated him.
I am hesitant to say this because I don't like being overly optimistic, but every day I feel more strongly that next Tuesday, Mitt Romney will defeat Obama in much the same way.
Think of your children, your grandchildren, and all future generations. They deserve better then the leadership we've had over the past four years.
Are you really better off then you were four years ago? Chances are you know someone who's unemployed, underemployed or has given up looking for work. Chances are the value of your home is less than it was and you couldn't even sell it if you wanted to.
What about our national security? After the terrible situation in Libya, do you still feel confident having Obama representing our nation around the world?
Are you fed up with paying more than $4 gallon for gas?
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TCI Four-Link Kit Install - Double Duty Times TwoWritten by on July 10, 2012 Linking Up The Rear For a Chevy or a Ford
The four-link rear suspension design is one of the simplest setups to put under a classic truck when it comes to replacing the original rear suspension design. While it doesn't get much simpler than a pair of leaf springs and two shocks hangin' down, there are limitations to that design when it comes to lowering a truck and the performance that can be expected from it. A lot of it can come down to a packaging issue. Parallel leaf springs that mount to the outside of the framerails can interfere with wheel/tire clearance, while those mounted inboard of the framerails can cause problems with exhaust routing or fuel tank clearance. This also effects the mounting position of the shocks, which in this case on our '56 Chevy, are mounted at an extreme inboard location. Ideally, the shocks should be mounted as close to the axle ends as possible.
On a severely lowered truck, a parallel leaf spring design can reach a point where the loaded height nearly flattens the springs, level to the ground, allowing little to no deflection, which yields that nasty spring board ride that'll jar the cavities out of your mouth. Add to that the fact that most of these old trucks have the springs mounted on top of the axle, which yields a rather limited lowering ability to begin with, and the four-link upgrade begins to make a lot more sense as it can easily lower the truck up to 6 inches.
With that in mind, most applications for the classic truck market have been designed for a certain height, however, be it stock or 6 inches lower for example, so the front mounting points are typically fixed, as is the case with Total Cost Involved's four-link kit for classic trucks. Since the '48-56 Ford and the '55-59 Chevy truck chassis are based on the same ladder frame design and feature a similar rear kickup design, TCI has found that, for all intents and purposes, the same four-link kit can be installed on any of those classic trucks. That keeps things simple for both TCI and their customers as it alleviates any confusion when it comes to the different makes.
What makes TCI's four-link really cool is the fact that the front four-link bracket was designed to mount where the stock front spring perch was located on the chassis. This makes installing the four-link bracket a cakewalk once the stock leaf springs and perches are removed. From there, it's a matter of mounting the oversized 1¼-inch-diameter four-link bars, welding up the axle brackets, and bolting the components together through the urethane bushings. Hang the adjustable coilover shocks, install the track bar and you're in business!
Keep in mind as we go through the install that although we're installing the TCI four-link kit on Jason Scudellari's '56 Chevy, it's the same technique to install it on your early Ford as well, making the kit even that much more versatile. CCT
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Note the springs mounted on top of the axle, the inboard location of the shocks and the real estate that the leaf springs take up.Before removing the rearend, Jason marked the stock axle centerline for comparison once the four-link setup is mocked into position. In some instances, it may be necessary to relocate the centerline so as to center the tires in the fender's wheelwells. By removing the spring perch bolts that attach it to the leaf springs, the rearend can be rolled out of the way.Next, the rivets that attach the front spring perch to the chassis are removed. Grinding off the head, then punching them out using a drift and hammer or a pneumatic punch makes quick work out of the task.With the brackets securely fastened, a 5∕8-inch hole is drilled through the framerail using the bracket as a guide. Note that there is a leftand right-hand side bracket, discernable by the fact that the lower four-link hole is farther forward than the upper.Next, Jason removes the stock suspension brackets from the rearend using a Lincoln Tomahawk 375 plasma cutter and then grinds the axle tubes nice and clean.
Jason uses a Lincoln 216 Power MIG welder for any heavy-duty welding chores around the SIM tech center.Before the four-link bars are installed, the urethane bushings are adjusted so that 1/2-inch of the threads are showing on the adjuster.The four-link bars are then installed, followed by the track bar, which mounts from the right rear axle bracket and attaches to the left front four-link bracket.But first, the stock crossmember must be removed from the chassis using the same technique used to remove the spring perches.With the stock crossmember removed, the coilover crossmember can be slid into place. In our case, the stock holes left from the original crossmember will be used to locate the coilover crossmember, but that may not always be so.Next, the coilover shocks can be installed using the provided bracket adapters for the lower mounts.Once installed, Jason double checks for level on the shocks themselves using an angle finder. Depending on how far out this reading may be could necessitate adjusting the coilover crossmember.
One option Jason decided to add to the rear four-link kit is TCI's rear anti-roll bar. A hole needs to be bored through the framerail 12 inches ahead of the axle centerline to house the antiroll bar crossmember. To mark this, first Jason makes his mark on the upper fourlink bar.Then, using a level, he transfers this mark to the framerail. This method is used since the rear axle bumpstop is in the way.With the location of the hole marked, and centerpunched, Jason uses a 1 1/4-inch hole saw to make the hole.
Each torsion bar is then mated via rod end links to the top four-link attachment point using a special stud.