text: Jun 19, 2013 11:13 Arnez J shakes up the Big Easy Comedy Festival Arnez J shakes up the Big Easy Comedy Festival Arnez J Langdon Herrick| Special to The Advocate May 22, 2013; 1:03 p.m. Comments Arnez J's act is, in a word, energetic. The veteran comedian is a blur onstage, jumping between impressions of his mom to a dancing uncle to a whole family of rednecks he once met at a baseball game. The physicality of Arnez J's act makes perfect sense when one considers that before becoming a standup comedian, he dreamed of playing professional baseball and even had a brief stint as a Harlem Globetrotter before a knee injury convinced him that he was meant to be a comedian instead of an athlete. "I also, believe it or not, did modern and jazz dance, and I was in the martial arts for a number of years. I was a very physical type of kid. I was never one to stay in the house. I was always getting into something," Arnez said. Arnez liked to entertain his family from a young age and would dance and emulate whoever was on the TV. However, sometimes his active imagination got him into trouble, like the time he decided he was Superman and jumped off the roof of his house. "I had my Superman boxers on and I took a red towel with a safety pin in it. I tied it around my neck like Superman, and there was a branch that was extended maybe 5 feet from the house on the roof. We had a flat roof so I took a running start," he said. Although he was no man of steel, the young Arnez was unhurt, at least until his mother found out. His mother made sure he was alright and then spanked him, Arnez said. "I was like, 'Superman doesn't get beat!'" he said. Because Arnez J's father was a military man, much of his youth was spent moving from one city to the next. Not only did this force Arnez to learn how to make friends by making people laugh, it gave him a taste for travel and led to his career as a comedian. "I think it opened my eyes and made me want to continue to see the world," Arnez said. "It made me think I could never just move someplace and just stay right there. I used to sell Rocky Mountain newspapers. Why? Because I got to travel. Then I was a flight attendant. Why? Once again, I'm traveling. I've never liked to sit still. I've always wanted to be able to get out and move and go." The wanderlust that has defined Arnez J's life has been tempered slightly by his son, who, like Arnez as a child, is a baseball prodigy. Arnez said that his dedication to his family has only sharpened his skills onstage. "It made me put everything together," Arnez said. "It almost made it to where my son's baseball came first before me and sometimes even first before my wife. Some of it was unfair but it was a sacrifice, and I just wanted to be a good father. It helped me on the road better, because it helped me to actually love my craft and get serious about my craft because this is now my livelihood for my family." After a long and successful career that includes such honors as hosting BET's "Comic View" and opening for Prince, Arnez wishes he could thank the first class passenger whose offhand compliment inspired him to try standup comedy. "I was always clowning on the plane and the passenswger said, 'You need to try your hand at real comedy.' If I could find that passenger and find out who he was to say thank you, I would," he said. Arnez lists Louisiana as one of his favorite places to perform and has a message for all those coming to see him at the Big Easy Comedy Festival in New Orleans. "The only thing I want to say is Louisiana, New Orleans, thank you, and I owe you guys," Arnez said. "I thank you from the depths of my heart for you letting me do what I do." Arnez J takes the stage along with fellow comedians Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Mark Curry and Damon Williams at the Lakefront Arena on May 25. Tickets and information about the performers can be found at http://bigeasycomedyfestival.com/ Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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ICP Appoints Mark Lubell New Executive Director
The board of trustees of the International Center of Photography (ICP) has named Mark Lubell to be its new executive director. He replaces Mark Robbins, who left the job as director of the museum and school after 19 months to become President and CEO of the American Academy in Rome.
Lubell was Director of Magnum Photos from 2004 until 2011. During his tenure, he negotiated the sale of the Magnum press print archive to Michael Dell and his investment firm, MSD Capital, and its placement at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. In 2008, he lead the "Access to Life Project," in which eight Magnum photographers documented the work of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and also lead initiatives to bring new revenue to the photo agency. Since leaving Magnum, he has been working as a consultant.
In a joint statement announcing Lubell's appointment, Caryl S. Englander, board chair, and Jeffrey A. Rosen, board president, said, "Mark's deep experience with photography, his aptitude with digital technology, and his managerial skills qualify him especially well to lead ICP forward, as we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2014. Mark is a forward thinker whose vision of ICP's central role in photography in the digital age builds on the spirit of our founder, Cornell Capa." ICP has had three previous executive directors. Willis "Buzz" Hartshorn, who succeeded founder Cornell Capa in running the museum and school, stepped down in 2012 for health reasons.
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ZF-9564: Can't update attribute that is used as rdn ...
I can't update attribute that is used as rdn ... I mean for example if
dn equal to "o=mycompany,c=es"
and object something like :
objectClass => array('top', 'organization')
o => array('mycompany','my company')
you can't update "o" attribute ... it should be possible to add or remove values that are not part of the rdn (concretely everything except "mycompany")
The code below doesn't do nothing (no error neither exception)
$dn = "o=mycompany,c=es";
$ldap = new Zend_Ldap(...);
$values = array ('o' => array('mycompany','hello','world'));
$ldap->update ($dn, $values);
Looking at the code Zend_Ldap update method clearly strip rdn part. And I believe that should not do it or at least add a parameter to enable/disable attributes stripping.
Under windows I use LDAP client called LDAPAdmin and this one allow to update values of an attribute that is part of the rdn.
fixed in trunk (r22163) and in 1.10-release branch (r22164)


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Training Product Review - Ride with GPS
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GPS tracking is all the rave this year and today we check out another player in that market, Ride with GPS
Submitted by an avid 303 reader and bike junkie
Ride with GPS is a great site for any cyclist. They've got a top-notch route planner, powerful tools for digging into your GPS data, and easy ways to compete with your friends and foes. What really ties it all together is that the interface is intuitive and really fast - it feels like an app, not just a website.
Mapping a route
Planning a ride on Ride with GPS is really pleasant. Just click around on the map, and you'll see a route appear, following roads or bike paths between your clicks. The elevation profile updates instantly in full detail, which is really nice if you want to consider a few different routes quickly. The tool is really easy to use, but still has all the features you might need (adding POI, customizing the cue sheet, export to Garmin unit, upload photos, etc).
Ride with GPS has been around since 2007, so there are already routes mapped out all over the world. You can
search for routes
by location, length, elevation gain, keyword, and more, and find just what you're looking for.
Analyze your data
If you have a Garmin GPS unit, Ride with GPS has a "Garmin Sync" feature that makes getting your latest rides uploaded a breeze. If you collect your data with a smartphone, just email the GPX or TCX file to email@example.com and it will post to your account.
Whenever you view a ride you're presented with this fullscreen map, graph, and sidebar of details. You can always see everything at once, which turns out to be a really useful feature. If you mouseover a lap or segment, it will highlight on the graph and the map. If you drag your mouse over a big climb in the elevation graph, it will zoom in on the graph, the map, and update all the metrics to just show details for that selection. Tons of data presented, but easy to digest and fun to play with.
The activity center is a tool they have for their premium users that lets you really explore and manage all of your rides. You can filter, sort, graph, get tables, and bulk edit all of your data with just a few clicks.
Got a favorite climb, or section of road you like to sprint? Create a segment and Ride with GPS will generate a leaderboard of everyone that has ridden it.
You can select any of the attempts on the leaderboard, and by clicking "compare efforts" it will break the ride up so you can see exactly where the lead was gained. My favorite thing to do is play back a virtual race and see my little dot racing against other people.
What are you waiting for?
If you ride a bike, take a minute to check out
Ride with GPS
and sign up for a free account. Map out a ride, upload some GPS data, or just click around and see what other people are posting in your area. Everything is pretty easy to use, but if you have any questions the guys who run the site would love to hear from you.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 30, 2009) - The ETSU baseball team displayed their talents in front of over 24 scouts from several major league organizations at the team's annual Scout Day, Wednesday afternoon at Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn.
The Bucs showcased their baseball skills in several drills. First, each Buccaneer player ran a 60-yard dash for the scouts in attendance. Next, outfielders threw from right field to third base and to home, and infielders took pre-game infield practice. ETSU hitters got a chance to put their power on display with batting practice, and the scouts were able to catch a sneak peak of the Buccaneer pitchers as they concluded the day throwing from the mound.
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FREITAG thinks and acts in cycles - and that's exactly what the NŒRD building does, which is the new home of the FREITAG Crew.
FREITAG bags & accessories are made from materials that spent their first life on the road.
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Movie Maker already has many built-in settings that you can choose from when you're ready to save your movie. But you can also save your movie with a custom setting you create. This lets you save your movie at a quality level and size that meets your specific needs.
On the Home tab, in the Add group, click Add videos and photos.
In the Add Videos and Photos dialog box, open the folder that contains the photos or videos that you want to add, select the video files and photos, and then click Open.
To select multiple photos and videos, press and hold the Ctrl key, and then click each photo and video you want.
After you're done editing, on the Home tab, in the Sharing group, click Save movie, and then click Create custom setting.
To create a new custom setting that's based on an existing setting, click the Setting list, and then choose an existing setting.
In the Name box, type a name for the new custom setting.
This is the custom setting name that will appear in Movie Maker.
In the Video settings area, do the following:
In the Width and Height boxes, enter the video display size you want (in pixels).
In the Bit rate box, enter the bit rate (in kbps) for your setting.
In the Frame rate box, enter the number of frames per second for your setting.
In the Audio format list, click the audio settings you want to use.
Click Save.
In the Save Custom Setting dialog box, type a file name for the new setting in the File name box, and then click Save.
In the Create Custom Setting dialog box, click Close.
After you're done editing, on the Home tab, in the Sharing group, click Save movie, and then click a custom setting in the Custom settings category.
In the File name box, type a file name for your movie, and then click Save.
Click Play to play your saved movie in your default media player.
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Aaron T. Shea
Position: TE
Height: 6-3 Weight: 255 lbs.
Born: December 5, 1976 in Ottawa, IL
High School: Ottawa
College: Michigan (school history) (Shea college stats)
Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 4th round (110th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 6 (8785th overall since 1950)
Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com
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ZF-5649: Reduce Zend_Gdata latency
Performance for Zend_Gdata is currently less than ideal. Excluding time blocked on network I/O, we're spending 650 ms to parse the YouTube top rated videos feed. This should be lower.
This is a general tracking bug. Fixes for individual performance hotspots should be filed as subtasks.
While profiling an application that uses the Zend_Gdata_Photos API, I discovered that lookupNamespace() was particularly heavily called and dominates the runtime of the app. I tracked this down to the implementation of the various takeChildFromDOM methods.
I've attached a zip file containing a test program, test data and a patch against ZF 1.7.8 that illustrate the issue. With the patch applied I achieved a 2.5x increase in performance.
Test program, data and patch that highlight poor performance of the various takeChildFromDOM methods.
Paul, thanks for this patch!
However, before I can review and commit it, you'll need to have a CLA on file with the Zend Framework project. The instructions for this are here:
Would you be okay with this? If so, please let me know once your CLA has been received and processed.
Hi Trevor,
I'm happy to help!
I didn't intend for the patch to be directly applied. I produced it to illustrate the issue and help people think about a solution. I'd be delighted if you can use it to inform the development of a better patch. You surely know the Gdata architecture far better than I. :)
I'm currently investigating both this issue and ZF-5959. I hope to soon provide a more comprehensive and holistic set of recommendations to improve the performance of the Gdata library. I'm comfortable signing the CLA but it doesn't seem necessary at this early stage. If, however, you need me to sign it in order to use what I have provided thus far, of course I shall do so forthwith.
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Founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy, Motown Records quickly became known as the "Sound of Young America" during the mid to late-1960s. The key to Motown's success was the creative team of singers, songwriters, producers, arrangers and studio musicians assembled by label founder Berry Gordy at a two-story headquarters in Detroit that he dubbed "Hitsville U.S.A." The independent label perfected what came to be known as the "Motown Sound" - a carefully refined blend of upbeat melodic hooks, the soulful groove of rhythm & blues, and the intensity of gospel music.
This month's Rock and Roll Night School will examine the rising chart dominance of Motown's hit factory during the mid-1960s. Special attention will be paid to songs by Hall of Fame Inductees the Temptations, the Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Supremes, while also uncovering some of the lost treasures of Motown's deep catalog.
This event was free (reservations are not required) and was also streamed live at rockhall.com.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's education department presents Rock and Roll Night School, a monthly series of educational, discussion-based evening classes offered free of charge from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The award-winning education department leads the classes, which are geared towards adults interested in gaining more knowledge about rock and roll history. The program explores the history of rock and roll from its roots to its current incarnations.
Special attention is given to the music's impact on society, its reception by fans, and its most innovative practitioners. Each class includes a presentation, music and video clips, and group discussions.
Unless otherwise noted, RSVPs are not needed to attend Rock and Roll Night School.


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Robert Edward Laraba
Position: LB-QB
Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 lbs.
Born: May 30, 1933 in Sheldon, VT
Died: February 16, 1962 in San Diego, CA
College: Texas-El Paso (school history)
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 8th round (95th overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 10 (7143rd overall since 1950)


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I liked the pichu brothers at the time. But "pichubros" would've been ridiculous, right?
I suppose. I would have found it amusing.
Black FC:
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^Some pretty freaky crap, check it out.
~Current avatar (and most of my sig) made by Ed~
Neither, I just liked watching the 2 little shit heads when I was little with my bro. Funny, we used to act like them
I was only poking fun. Seemed like you were hittin on Pichubro a lil though. I never cared much for the pichubros for some odd reason. My attention was always directed to meowth and pikachu.
Yea, he had that effect on me too. Not a used car saleman though, but rather a lying, manipulative, con-artist. Come to think of it, they're pretty much the same.
Kelsh is a just a nickname of mine.
Mariruri is Marill's Japanese name.
"There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it."
- Guatama Buddha
a couple people called me fullmetal in high school. plus when i changed my name to boss applesauce, people were outraged.
Let me take you back, my children, to a magical era; 1999. Back when we only had 151 Pokemon, but new ones were rumored to be coming along soon. Namely, Pikablu, the fan-given name to the first sightings of Marrill. Bored nerds all over the interweb swore up and down on their parents' graves that if you completed a bunch of very precise tasks on your Pokemon Red or Blue, you could capture previously unheard of Pokemon. The most powerful of these was the Nidogod, a fearsome beast made by defeating the Elite 4 with only a party of a Level 100 Nidoking, Nidoqueen & Slowbrow. Allegedly, after the credits finished running, these Pokemon would disappear and you would their amalgamated form in your party.
But alas, it was all a lie. v_v
I live. I love. I kill. I catch Pokemons. I am content.
Mine originated when I signed up for a youtube account and I wanted to make it xlr8 but that was taken, so I replaced the 8 with a 0.
Click here to level up my card!
Show me ya moves!
92% of teens would die if Abercrombie & Fitch said it wasnt cool to breathe. Put this in your sig if you are one of the 8% who would be laughing their ass off
I have an AIM buddy I've known since 2004 named Purple Cheetah who lives on Random Insanity on GameFAQs. I decided way back when that TA needed an alter ego to help him win some support on the original PD (god rest it's soul) so I made this account and called it CjayC in the image of the great Ceejus himself. When I realized I was a furry I stole my AIM buddy's trademark of pretending to be a cheetah on forums to piss him off and RedCheetah was born.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." - Time Enough For Love, by Robert Heinlein
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Research related to leadership and well-being has been gaining momentum in this past decade (Donaldson-Feilder, Munir, & Lewis, 2013; Kuoppala et al., 2008). However, upon examining the vast majority of the literature, we notice that it is lacking in a particular area: qualitative research. Are we c...
The current study extends work by both Boon and Holmes (1999) and Murray, Holmes and Collins (2006) by providing a theoretical model and the first experimental examination of the connection between more subtle forms of risk exposure and the levels of trust third-party evaluators have in their own pa...
Recent work in the area of risk and evaluations of transgressions and ambiguous events determined that relationship length appeared to moderate people's judgments of these incidents. Essentially, this study demonstrated that when short-term daters (i.e., relationships of 4 to 24 months) were exposed...


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Sup guys. I'm back. I didn't mean to leave, either. Just... you know, life and shit. I missed you guys though, so what the fuck is up! I doubt I missed anything serious but I'm too lazy to check so someone give me the run-down.
Also, as an aside, is it still cool to bitch about the new layout? Because I really loved the old dark layout. (It was really cool. Really. It was.)


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Mr. Terry Ryan, Ladies and Gentlemen…
Well, once again Terry Ryan seems to have made another shrewd move in trying to re-tool a somewhat lost franchise.
Ryan Doumit (formerly of the Pittsburgh Pirates) was brought in to back-up Joe Mauer in 2012. As we all know, that gig means catching noon "getaway" days as a given, as well as perhaps being thrust into a starting role should Mauer succumb to injury again.
After seeing Drew Butera & Rene Rivera make Tim "Buck Ninety" Laudner seem like a batting champion, Ryan realized that a backstop with a good combination of defense and pop in the bat is a must on this club.
Doumit has hit .271 in seven seasons with the Pirates, including an OPS of .777. Nothing all-star worthy, but better than what we've got behind Joe now. Plus, Doumit (from what I have read) seems like a real "gamer" who will quickly buy into Gardy's (hopefully) increased work on fundamentals and become a team leader. Plus, Ryan can play a little outfield and first base if needed.
Again, Terry Ryan rubs a little salve on the wounds in hopes of healing their roots.


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Mac Rebennack, an esteemed musician better known as Dr. John, is born in New Orleans.
Dr. John makes his first recordings for an instrumental album that is never released.
Dr. John releases his first single, "Storm Warning," credited to Mac Rebennack (his birth name).
Dr. John's first album, Gris-Gris, is released. Though it doesn't make Billboard's Top 200 album chart, it will sell steadily and become a cult classic.
"Wash, Mama, Wash," by Dr. John bubbles under the Billboard singles chart. Though it misses the Hot 100, it is a high-charting regional hit in and around New Orleans.
The Sun, Moon & Herbs, the fourth in Dr. John's voodoo-steeped series of albums (following Gris-Gris, Babylon and Remedies) is released.
"Iko, Iko," by Dr. John, enters the Hot 100, marking his first appearance on the national chart. It is the first single from Gumbo, Dr. John's groundbreaking tribute to New Orleans music.
In the Right Place, Dr. John's sixth album – and the one that will make a household name of him – is released. It will peak at #24, his highest-charting album.
Triumvirate, an album of roots music by the trio of Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond Jr. and Dr. John, is released.
"Right Place, Wrong Time," by Dr. John, reaches #9. His first (and only) Top Ten hit, it will spend a total of five months on the charts.
"Such a Night," another hit from Dr. John's In the Right Place album, just misses the Top Forty, reaching #42.
Desitively Bonnaroo, by Dr. John – his second collaboration with Allen Toussaint and the Meters – is released.
Dr. John releases Hollywood Be Thy Name, produced by Bob Ezrin.
Dr. John releases City Lights, the first of several albums cut with producer Tommy LiPuma.
Dr. John releases Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack, the first-ever album on which he performs unaccompanied. The Brightest Smile in Town, a sequel in a similar vein, appears two years later.
In a Sentimental Mood, an album of standards by Dr. John, is released.
Dr. John wins a Grammy Award (his first) for "Makin' Whoopee!," a duet with Rickie Lee Jones, in the Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Duo or Group, category.
Dr. John records Going Back to New Orleans in his hometown, surveying a century's worth of New Orleans music. It will win a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album.
Dr. John issues a new album (Television) and his autobiography (Under a Hoodoo Moon) simultaneously. Crescent City Gold, a collaboration between Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and other New Orleans legends, appears two weeks later.
Dr. John releases Anutha Zone, a return to the swamp-funk vibe of Gris-Gris.
Dr. John releases Creole Moon, an homage to the many musical strains – from Cajun to Creole, jazz to funk – that have flavored New Orleans music.
Dr. John's N'Awlinz: Dis, Dat or D'Udda, an album recorded in New Orleans with some of its most esteemed musicians, is released on Blue Note Records.
Dr. John and the Lower 911 release City That Care Forgot, which will win a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Dr. John is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 26th annual induction dinner in New York. John Legend is his presenter.


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Quite simple - You post the name of a PD member. The next person posts what they think will beat that member, then posts the name of the next member.
It would go something like this:
God pwned (A annoying member) with his Admin powers. Next member: Peeki
Peeki got pwned by getting stripped of his moderator powers. Next member: Dash
Dash got pwned with Ritalin. Next member:
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The fallout from Fukushima is starting to snowball. Japan now has to make some decisions, namely whether to restart some of its nuclear plants or to rely more heavily on fossil fuels to cool homes this summer.
It depends on how the issue is framed and who is framing it. But it goes something like this: Proponents of restarting some of the nuclear facilities are saying that parts of the country will experience energy shortfalls, leaving not just homeowners to suffer but also the country's economy as big businesses potentially compensate and reduce production. And, relying on fossil fuels will not just create more emissions but also increase energy costs for those same businesses and consumers.
Opponents of nuclear power power are saying that the way to avoid another disaster is to move on to cleaner energy. Adding renewables and energy efficiency measures would fulfill the energy promises, they say, and cost effectively. Japan, in fact, showed last summer in the early months following the March nuclear disaster that it could cut its consumption by 15 percent.
"You cannot substitute 30 percent of installed capacity overnight," counters the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development Secretary General Angel Gurria, in a Kyodo News interview. "As a condition of growth policy, you have to have sufficient sources of energy to fuel the economy, households, companies and infrastructure."
Japan has a total of 54 nuclear reactors that did generate 30 percent of its electricity before the March 11, 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. All, except one, have been taken off line for safety inspections and upgrades -- moves that have been given the general approval of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
However, the one that remains will be taken off line May 5 for similar tests. For the first time since 1966, Japan will have no nuclear energy in use. Prior to the disaster, the country had planned to expand its mix of nuclear to 53 percent by 2030; it does not have any oil and gas of its own.
It's uncertain which road Japan will take. In one region where nuclear provides almost half of the power, capacity could fall by 16-18 percent below the peak demand. If they import fossil fuels, electric rates could skyrocket.
"I have to say we are facing the risk of a very severe electricity shortage," says Japanese Trade Minister Yukio Edano, the UPI reported. The official government position is to review each current unit and determine if it could be started. The prime minister's office is also asking that two such reactors begin revving up this summer to meet high demand.
Critical Choice
It's difficult to see how Japan's nuclear energy program would ultimately fade away. It is not just a function of meeting energy requirements but also one of maintaining economic order. That is, the nuclear-based utilities there cannot just evaporate while their employees either retire or find new jobs.
Importing fossil fuels from abroad would be a temporary solution. But oil and natural gas are volatile commodities that are tied to world markets where prices have been rising in the wake of rising Middle Eastern tensions.
And while Japan would like to raise its green energy mix from 9 percent today 21 percent by 2030, that would still not make up for the loss of nuclear. Having said that, major companies such as Toshiba, Hitachi and Mitsubishi are investing in wind, solar and smart grid technologies.
Since Fukushima, Germany, which gets 23 percent of electricity from nuclear energy, has had a change of heart. It says that it will stop producing such power in a decade. Meantime, Great Britain and Russia have said that they will advance their nuclear energy programs while France must await the outcome of national elections there this month. Right now, it relies on nuclear power to meet 80 percent of its electricity production.
"Many among the G8 think that there is no alternative to nuclear power, even if we are convinced of the need to develop alternative energy, renewable energy," says French President Nicholas Sarkozy.
Nuclear energy will continue to provide a stable source of power for many industrialized nations, although it may shrink its presence in certain places. The global community, generally, must now choose whether to expand such production or to invest elsewhere. Room will exist for all energy forms, particularly for next-generation nuclear reactors that are more efficient and that have added safety features.
EnergyBiz Insider is the Winner of the 2011 Online Column category awarded by Media Industry News, MIN. Ken Silverstein has also been named one of the Top Economics Journalists by Wall Street Economists.
Twitter: @Ken_Silverstein
Remarkable Shortsightedness
It is remarkable that the future of nuclear power internationally is being decided by the events in Japan. The obvious reason that this is all very foolish is that tsunamis are not common in Germany and France. The less known reason is that the failures in terms of management and oversight by regulators was uniquely weak in Japan. The latter point dictates a review of processes and procedures and to ensure that weaknesses in operation and oversight that occurred at Fukashima are not present in other countries or facilities. However, to make long term proclamations that nuclear power will be abandoned seems way out of synch with the circumstances. More than likely in a country like Germany where there was a previous mandate to eradicate nuclear power, proponents of that policy were given new life by the accident at Fukashima. Practically speaking renewables and efficiency are rational parts of a comprehensive energy portfolio, but they are not at all a replacement for base load power from nuclear. In Europe especially there is a focus on climate change and reductions in carbon emissions, so to replace nuclear with fossil sources will deal a serious blow to those efforts. Sadly internationally and in the US people resort to an either or sort of argument when it comes to Renewables and nuclear, instead of a healthy dose of both. The Smart Grid has great momentum in Europe and if you want to eliminate a lot of carbon plug passenger vehicles into nuclear generators instead of burning gasoline. With oil headed to $130 barrel an possibly beyond it is good economics as much as it is environmental. Folks have to abandon the stereotypical line of thinking and many great things will be possible.
Japan and Energy Security
If Japan mimics Germany (i.e. cease reliance on nuclear power) they would place their nation in peril – reliance on foreign sources of energy. Japan would be well-served to copy the USA's nuclear review and monitoring program that has been touted as the 'Gold Standard'.
Interesting how concepts change. In the 1970's Japan's technology and production management was ranked superior to USA's [electronics and cars]. After Fukushima Japan can no longer claim supremacy in either technology or management. Given the USA's unconventional Shale and Liquid Hydrocarbon findings our nation may realize Energy Security i.e. independence from foreign sources - Japan should be encouraged to ask US companies to help them.
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Photoville Brooklyn Announces Artist Talks, Workshops, Events
When the inaugural Photoville event kicks off on June 22 in Brooklyn, New York's Brooklyn Bridge Park, not only will it boast a village of exhibitions housed in 30 freight containers, it will also include plenty of educational programming and events for visitors.
The slate of artist talks, lectures, workshops and other events run June 23-24. On the 23rd, BagNewsNotes editor Michael Shaw will speak about the state of news photography, and a panel discussion moderated by Pete Brook of Prison Photography blog fame will discuss "documentary, institutional, vernacular and legal photography and the political uses of images by media."
That night MediaStorm will give a presentation on "digital storytelling and the cinematic narrative."
Workshops that run on both days will cover topics like analogue photography, printing, light painting and zine making.
Programming on the June 24th will include a talk about contemporary documentary photography by Ed Kashi, Lori Grinker and Benjamin Lowy, moderated by Glenn Ruga, and a talk about how photography is being used to promote human rights.
That night there is a "show and tell" opportunity for anyone who wants to bring work and talk about it for three minutes, and throughout the day the Center for Alternative Photography will run a "Tintype Photo Booth" where visitors can have their portrait made and learn about this alternative photo process.
There is a slate of exhibitions by photographers from all over the world. For example, Open Society Institute will show Wyatt Gallery's work from Haiti; Nooderlicht in the Netherlands will present 11 photographers documenting life in prison; The Magnum Foundation will exhibit recent work by Bruce Gilden and Sim Chi Yin. Feature Shoot is showing work by young photographers, and PDN is showing the winners of The Curator contest.
Add to all this the beer garden and food, and the dog run where you can get photos taken of your pooch at play.
For more on the Photoville schedule visit their Web site: http://photovillenyc.org/about.html


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5 Ways to Determine Mobile Location
By David Dorf-Oracle on Aug 30, 2012
In my previous post, I mentioned the importance of determining the location of a consumer using their mobile phone. Retailers can track anonymous mobile phones to determine traffic patterns both inside and outside their stores. And with consumers' permission, retailers can send location-aware offers to mobile phones; for example, a coupon for cereal as you walk down that aisle. When paying with Square, your location is matched with the transaction. So there are lots of reasons for retailers to want to know the location of their customers. But how is it done?
I thought I'd dive a little deeper on that topic and consider the approaches to determining location.
1. Tower Triangulation
By comparing the relative signal strength from multiple antenna towers, a
general location of a phone can be roughly determined to an accuracy of 200-1000 meters. The more towers involved, the more accurate the location.
Using Global Positioning Satellites is more accurate than using cell towers, but it takes longer to find the satellites, it uses more battery, and it won't well indoors. For geo-fencing applications, like those provided by Placecast and Digby, cell towers are often used to determine if the consumer is nearing a "fence" then switches to GPS to determine the actual crossing of the fence.
3. WiFi Triangulation
WiFi triangulation is usually more accurate than using towers just because there are so many more WiFi access points (i.e. radios in routers) around. The position of each WiFi AP needs to be recorded in a database and used in the calculations, which is what Skyhook has been doing since 2008. Another advantage to this method is that works well indoors, although it usually requires additional WiFi beacons to get the accuracy down to 5-10 meters. Companies like ZuluTime, Aisle411, and PointInside have been perfecting this approach for retailers like Meijer, Walgreens, and HomeDepot.
Keep in mind that a mobile phone doesn't have to connect to the WiFi network in order for it to be located. The WiFi radio in the phone only needs to be on. Even when not connected, WiFi radios talk to each other to prepare for a possible connection.
4. Hybrid Approaches
Naturally the most accurate approach is to combine the approaches described above. The more available data points, the greater the accuracy. Companies like ShopKick like to add in acoustic triangulation using the phone's microphone, and NearBuy can use video analytics to increase accuracy.
5. Magnetic Fields
The latest approach, and this one is really new, takes a page from the animal kingdom. As you've probably learned from guys like Marlin Perkins, some animals use the Earth's magnetic fields to navigate. By recording magnetic variations within a store, then matching those readings with ones from a consumer's phone, location can be accurately determined. At least that's the approach IndoorAtlas is taking, and the science seems to bear out. It works well indoors, and doesn't require retailers to purchase any additional hardware. Keep an eye on this one.


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Church LA returns to the Del Monte Speakeasy (Townhouse Basement) in Venice for its 4th edition with Mark de Clive-Lowe on Thursday 4/26. This time around, the Tru Thoughts recording artist and resident will be joined by special guests saxophonist Kamasi Washington, Atlantan vocalist Julie Dexter (UK/ ATL) , and DJ Rhettmatic (The Beat Junkies) of the World Famous Beat Junkies crew.
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Video: Shaquille O'Neal still no Pat Riley fan
Leave it to Shaquille O'Neal to make his feelings known. During an appearance on the David Letterman show, the Boston Celtics big guy was asked how he felt about a list of NBA coaches and athletes, including Miami Heat President Pat Riley. He gave a non-revealing, yet revealing response.
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I was playing Urgot and one of my items was Manamune. At some point in the late game, I realized that my mana pool was about 3900 but Manamune was only providing 58 AD bonus (with full stacks). So, does Manamune make the AD calculation without its own mana bonus (1000 mana at full cap)? If it does not consider its own mana in the AD calculation, is it still worth it compared to an Infinity Edge (mathematical)?
The short is yes. Manamune does include its own mana in it's AD increasing passive.
It should be noted however, that until you have about 2000 total mana the AD given from Manamune is not worth the cost of creating it.
So for your specific question about Urgot I would recommend grabbing a tear early game, but holding off on upgrading it until you hit 1800-2000 mana. In the interim you can get other items such as a brutalizer or an IE if you are doing really well. But like with all things in LoL your build should be fluid to match the flow of the game.
It's does calculate including it's own mana.
If you had 3900 mana, then you should be getting 3900 * .015 = 58.5 AD. If you had slightly less, it probably rounded down or something. A Manamune is definitely worth it for an Urgot due to the huge mana pool you now get, and the quicker mana regen early game while you have a Tear.
EDIT: Never mind, checked again and realized that the ratio is supposed to be .02, not .015. I'm a bit unsure now. Are you sure that it was only providing 58? O_o


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Recipe of the Week: Mom's Mashed Potatoes
Want to know a secret? My mom makes some of the best mashed potatoes out there. It's somewhat true. Since I'm a big fan of potatoes, I've had my share of mashed potatoes and nothing beats a plate from Mom. Some people add in all kinds of crazy spices and nonsense, but I like to stick to my roots and keep things simple. Ready for my simple not-secret recipe?
- 3 Potatoes—with or without the skins
- 1/3 cup of chopped Onions
- 1 teaspoon of Vegetable Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves—minced
- 3/4 cups of Non-dairy Milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of Soy Margarine
- A pinch of Salt
- 2 teaspoons of Rosemary (or whatever spices that you like)
- Your favorite vegan friendly Gravy (optional)
You'll want to start things off by getting a large pot of water set up and bringing it to a boil. While you're waiting for the water to boil, scrub the potatoes and peel them if you would like. Once they're cleaned, cut the potatoes in half and start dicing them. When the potatoes are all diced up, start chopping up an onion enough for 1/3 cup. By this time, the water should be boiling, and you can toss the potatoes and onions in the water for about 15 minutes. Relax for about 10 minutes and join the peta2 Street Team if you haven't already, or clean up your mess, and start mincing up the garlic. Put about 1 teaspoon of oil in a saucepan and sautee the garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the non-dairy milk of your choice (I used rice milk) to the saucepan and reduce the heat to low, just enough to keep it warm. By this time the potatoes should be done, drain them, and put them back in the pot for some mashing! Add in the garlic mixture, 1-2 tablespoons of soy margarine, a pinch of salt, and your spices while mashing to add some flavor. If you're a fan of gravy, toss some of that on top and you'll have quite the side dish!
Hope y'all enjoyed this recipe, and please don't tell my mom that I shared this simple secret with you. Do you have a favorite family recipe?


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Dimensions... Small Dog Ramp: 14"H x 20.5"W x 20"L
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Baltimore County News
by Kevin Kamenetz
County Executive
I am extremely proud of the men and women who choose to serve the people of Baltimore County in our police and fire departments. Without a doubt, they are among the finest in the nation. I am pleased to announce that Baltimore County is releasing a new recruitment video today that is designed to encourage minorities and females to pursue a career in public safety.
As we move forward in the 21st century, we need to do all that we can to ensure that we continue to protect our communities. As the demographics of the nation and County continue to change, it is critical that the individuals serving in all areas of government, but particularly in public safety, reflect the communities they serve. It is not only morally right, it is good public policy. Over the past decade, we have made significant progress, but we can do more. Most importantly, public safety depends on the public's confidence. A diverse police and fire department builds that trust and makes everyone safer.
This new recruiting tool will be shared with school guidance counselors, ministers, broadcast widely on BCTV, and utilized at both traditional and no-traditional job fairs. We can, and will attract, an increasingly diverse group of men and women to serve in Baltimore County, while maintaining the high standards that make us so proud.
If you know someone who would be an excellent candidate to serve in Baltimore County's police and fire departments, please have them contact the Department of Human Resources directly or visit http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov. I hope you will enjoy and share Baltimore County's latest recruiting tool: http://www.youtube.com/baltimorecounty.
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Rocket Engine, Combustion Chamber, V-2
With a thrust of 25 tons, the V-2 engine was the first large liquid-fuel rocket engine in the world and powered the world's first ballistic missile, the German V-2 of World War II. The combustion chamber was the engine's heart. Here, its liquid oxygen and water alcohol propellants entered through 18 injectors on the top and burned at about 2,700 ºC (4,900 ºF).
After the war, both the United States and the Soviet Union copied the V-2 engine, and it greatly influenced the development of large liquid-fuel rocket engines around the world. The U.S. Army probably captured this artifact in central Germany in spring 1945. The Smithsonian later obtained it from the U.S. Air Force.
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
- Country of Origin
- Germany
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- Linke-Hofmann Werke AG
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Heavyweights Win Ivy Opener, Claim Historic Childs Cup Over Penn, Columbia
It took more than 130 years for the Princeton heavyweight rowing team to claim a lead in the Childs Cup series, and the Tigers weren't about to give it up after only one year. The fifth-ranked Tigers remained perfect on the season by defeating Columbia and Penn Saturday morning on Overpeck Lake.The Princeton varsity eight moved to 5-0 on the season, 2-0 in the Ivy League, by winning the Childs Cup showdown in 5:45.0. Columbia finished second in 5:47.5, while Penn took third in 5:56.2.
"We're happy about this win," junior Dave Mackasey said. "Both Columbia and Penn put up good fights and we're happy to have held them off to keep the Childs Cup at Princeton. We're practicing hard each day and we leave the boathouse tired, so hopefully our hard work keeps paying off."
The second varsity also had a strong performance, winning by 7.5 seconds in a time of 5:49.8, while the third varsity edged a Penn freshman eight by 3.6 seconds in 6:00.1. The fourth varsity also picked up a win in 6:06.9.
"It was a solid performance for all of our Princeton boats today and I was happy with the way that our guys raced," head coach Greg Hughes said. "Everyone rowed a good, simple piece. It was our first road trip of the year and the squad adjusted quickly to a new course."
It was an especially satisfying performance for Hughes, since it was the team's first race away from Lake Carnegie. In fact, it was the Princeton heavyweights' first race ever at Overpeck Lake.
"This year's racing was held at Columbia's new racecourse, and it was the first time that our squad has raced there," Hughes said. "The course is great and Columbia deserves a lot of credit for all of the hard work they have put into making it a reality."
While the course itself was new, this regatta has been going since 1879. Princeton won its 46th Childs Cup overall and its 19th in the last 20 years.
"Any cup race is a special one given the rowing tradition that exists at Princeton," Mackasey said. "The Childs Cup is the oldest intercollegiate cup and last year Princeton took the lead for overall wins for the first time in the Cup's history. It was a good win for us, but now we turn the page and look to Harvard next weekend."
Princeton will return to Lake Carnegie next Saturday morning to take on the fourth-ranked Crimson in the Compton Cup regatta. The Tigers will be seeking their first Compton Cup since 2006, and its first on Lake Carnegie since 2001.
Varsity Eight
Princeton 5:45.0
Columbia 5:47.5
Pennsylvania 5:56.2
Second Varsity Eight
Princeton 5:49.8
Pennsylvania 5:57.3
Columbia 5:58.8
Third Varsity Eight
Princeton 6:00.1
Pennsylvania 1F 6:03.7
Columbia 6:11.0
Fourth Varsity Eight
Princeton 6:06.9
Pennsylvania 2F 6:13.0
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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women's basketball team defeated Montana Tech 87-76 Saturday afternoon at the Donald Young Center in Spearfish to improve to 4-2 on the season.
"We carried over the energy from last night's win," said head coach Mark Nore. "We played well offensively and defensively for most of the game, we need to pull down a few more rebounds but I'm very happy with how we went out and competed."
The Yellow Jackets were very efficient shooting the ball and shot 57% from the field, 52% from the arc and 77% from the charity stripe, led by junior Kristi Ryan who finished the contest with 25 points,connecting on six of nine attempts from behind the arc. Ryan was one of three Yellow Jackets to score double digit points, junior Keely Krowlikowski scored 21 points and senior Katelynn Lamb finished the contest with 10 points.
Black Hills State will return to action Friday, November 19 as they take on Montana State-Northern in Great Falls, Mont., game time is scheduled for 5 p.m. MT
For more information on Black Hills State Athletics, visit www.BHSUAthletics.com.


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Tender Chicken Nuggets for 4 RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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Four ingredients are all it takes to create these moist golden bites that are healthier than fast food. "I serve them with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce for dipping," reports Lynne Hahn of Winchester, California.
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine bread crumbs and cheese. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg white. Dip chicken pieces in egg white, then place in bag and shake to coat.
- Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Tender Chicken Nuggets in Quick Cooking January/February 2003, p60
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Reviewed Jun. 18, 2013
"Add some Bell's to the mix"
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"best chicken nuggets, I liked that their diabetic friendly"
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2012
"I haven't tried this recipe but I make one that is similar I found in a Taste of Home Cookbook. You use Ranch Dressing instead of the egg whites as a dip before the bread crumbs and my son loves them. I gave the recipe to friends at work and their kids also loved them."
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The bright side: public-sector benefits still better: Even though they've taken a hit, public benefits packages still provide more than those offered to private-industry workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Raise expectations up for second year: Do you expect your pay to increase, decrease, or stay the same within the next 12 months?Good news: The amount of survey respondents expecting pay cuts or freezes tapered off last year, and fell at least another percentage point this year. Even better news: the number of respondents who expect their salary to increase rose last year and then again this year. (Percentages are rounded up to the nearest whole number.) Source: PUBLIC WORKS
By Victoria K. Sicaras
Last year we predicted an end to the free-fall of public works jobs and paychecks, but warned that the climb back up won't begin for at least a couple of years.
We hate to say we told you so, but ...
The private sector is just starting the arduous climb back to profitability in the slow-recovering economy. In January, the U.S. Department of Labor reported:
Meanwhile, the public sector lost 276,000 jobs in 2011, with declines at both the local and state levels.
Government budgets tend to lag economic conditions by 18 months to at least two years. That means you're facing now the financial challenges the private sector faced in early 2010, when business and industry were crawling out from under the biggest economic dive since the Great Depression. State and local budgets will continue to struggle for at least another year, say industry experts — and that's being optimistic.
When we deployed our seventh annual compensation survey in January and February, we hoped that — despite reports that public construction spending and local tax revenues are down — things are looking up and vacant positions are being filled. We were encouraged when more readers (almost 1,700) completed our questionnaire since the Great Recession began impacting the industry in 2008.
In a way, we were right.
This year's respondents are a tad more optimistic than in recent years. Perhaps that's because 42% got a raise in the last 12 months (compared to 33% of last year's participants) and the percentage that anticipates a raise (more than one-third) is slightly higher than in the past two years. In addition, the number of public works professionals who expect a pay cut dropped another percentage point.
But in many ways, we were too hopeful.
The improvements are so small that factoring in a standard ±3% margin of error may cancel any upward momentum. And perhaps this is an anomaly, but 8% of last year's respondents only expected a pay cut while 14% of this year's actually experienced one.
And as many of you who took the time to comment reminded us, salary increases won't weigh down your wallet when they're offset by higher out-of-pocket costs for that other key piece of the compensation picture: benefits.
Like last year, most respondents — 71%, the highest percentage in three years — told us that their benefits aren't being cut. But many indicated these perks cost more than ever, a recurring theme.
"Dental and vision is offered at our expense; it is more costly than the benefits that it covers," says a Midwestern county employee. "And our health insurance went from zero deductible to $2,000 on the family plan."
About six out of every 10 respondents report that health insurance premiums have gone up in the past 12 months. Only 13% don't pay any premium at all, and 2% are paying premiums for the first time this year.
Given taxpayer resentment toward government in general and losses in private-sector retirement plans, public pensions are a particularly ripe target for perceived savings as cities, counties, and states try to balance their budgets.
Quite a few of you are being required to fund up to half your pension. In 2008, when cities, counties, and states had yet to feel the full force of the economic meltdown through drastically lower property, sales, and development-related revenues, 85% of respondents had access to a pension. Today, 76% do.
Other benefits that have been nickeled and dimed:
Almost half — 44% — of this year's respondents reported salary freezes last year and 57% expect their salaries to remain flat over the coming year. But despite complaints about the effect of things like unpaid furloughs on overall compensation, nearly half say their benefits are better than those of most U.S. workers and that they enjoy their jobs.
Furthermore, a third say they'll stay in their jobs because of the benefits. Finally, a little more than a third are just thankful to have a job in this economy.
These are good sentiments to hold onto as we climb out of the trough.
According to our most recent Salary & Benefits survey, someone who's beginning their career this year at a city, county, special district, township, or state can expect:
Most also receive:
But while more than half are offered ... :
... Less than half will be offered:
Percentages are rounded up to whole numbers.
Source: PUBLIC WORKS
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Saidah Baba Talibah is a raunchy soul rocker with a serious live show; if you don't know her already, catch the hell up. Clearly evident from the video, Saidah is a well-loved artist in Toronto, drawing fans from all over the music world. If you want to see more enthusiastic fans giving high-spirited testimonials, check out Part 1 (Herstory) and Part 2 (The Album: (S)CREAM).
Listen to the full album (S)CREAM after the jump. The suggestive, choose-your-own-adventure parentheses around the 'S' in the album's title are indicative not only of the album's lyrical content, but of Saidah as an artist and as a person.


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ZF-2983: Evaluate and document ZF overall performance
This is the master bug that will attach all performance related issues.
Linking performance issues.
Whether this can be released in a mini or minor version depends on whether it results in full backwards compatibility or not. Some improvements may be released in the next mini release, while others may have to wait until the next minor release.
Stas will help with this effort.
Changing to comply with new IT coventions for components.
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You can switch to Windows Mail from some existing e‑mail programs without losing access to your existing e‑mail messages. Windows Mail can import messages from Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Outlook Express. It can also import messages from Windows Mail running on another computer.
Open Windows Mail by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Mail.
Click the File menu, point to Import, and then click Messages.
Follow the instructions to import your e‑mail messages.
If you are upgrading your computer from a previous version of Windows, keep in mind that Windows Mail will automatically import messages from Outlook Express. Windows Mail replaces Outlook Express in this version of Windows.
When you import messages, Windows Mail does not import account settings. To import e‑mail account settings, click the Tools menu, click Accounts, and then click Import.


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When I think of certain foreign countries, very specific candy come to mind. I think of Smarties and Mars bars for the United Kingdom, Michel Cluizel chocolate for France, Haribo Gummis for Germany, and Pocky for Japan. My point to all this is that the candy that comes to mind for Australia is Cherry Ripe.
I eyed Cherry Ripe for a long, long time. As silly as it may sound, the whole reason it interested me to begin with was its intensely bright red package. Once I read the description of the bar: "ripe juicy cherries and moist coconut smothered in rich 'Old Gold' Dark Chocolate" I was sold on the idea of it. It was a matter of time before I got my hands on it.
My patience was eventually rewarded and I tore open the wrapper with an intense purpose. I really didn't know what to expect on the inside of the bar from the description. Was it coconut studded with maraschino cherries like a fruity version of Almond Joy? Were they mixed in and evenly dispersed throughout? Just a flavor? I couldn't wait.
The bar looks like a standard enrobed candy bar on the outside, smooth and dark and smelling very coconutty and sweet. Breaking the bar in half revealed the moment of truth: the interior was an intensely bright red coconut center. No cherry bits to be seen.
As for the flavor? Well, take a Mounds bar and flavor the coconut center with maraschino cherry syrup and a little Red 40 and you got yourself a Cherry Ripe. Sweet, slight medicinal cherry flavor with a hint of bitterness. The coconut really saved it with its sweet, nutty and extremely moist texture. The combination works, but comes off as a little odd to me.
I'm happy I tried this so I could put my mind and taste buds to rest. It's not really my thing, to be honest, but I certainly will give it another go if I find myself in the land down under.
Rating: Might Eat Again
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ZF-3792: joinUsing() produces wrong SQL
$db->select()->from('A')->joinUsing('B', 'colname')
Should produce SQL syntax with the {{USING}} clause:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B USING (colname)
But it currently tries to guess at the tables being joined, and output a traditional equi-join:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON A.colname = B.colname
This actually results in semantic problems in some queries, because Zend_Db_Select always assumes that a "Using" join is joining to the first table referenced in the query. This is not how the {{USING}} clause works in SQL.
$db->select()->from('A')->joinUsing('B', 'colname1')->joinUsing('C', 'colname2')
Should produce SQL syntax:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B USING (colname1) JOIN C USING (colname2)
This should give the same results as this query:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON B.colname1 = A.colname1 JOIN C ON C.colname2 = B.colname2
But in Zend_Db_Select, it produces the following SQL:
SELECT * FROM A JOIN B ON B.colname1 = A.colname1 JOIN C ON C.colname2 = A.colname2
Of course if table {{A}} has no {{colname2}}, this query returns an error.
If both {{A}} and {{B}} have a column named {{colname2}}, a query with {{USING (column2)}} is ambiguous, and should return an error. The SQL produced by Zend_Db_Select is not ambiguous, but it assumes that {{C}} is joined to {{A}}. This is in improper assumption.
Schema for above example:
CREATE TABLE A ( colname1 INT);
CREATE TABLE B ( colname1 INT, colname2 INT);
CREATE TABLE C ( coname2 INT);
SQL's {{USING}} clause actually knows which columns exist in which tables, and it decides which table you're trying to join based on which table has a column of the same name. So it knows that you intend to join {{C.colname2 = B.colname2}} because it knows {{B}} has a column {{colname2}}.
When multiple tables in the query contain a column of the same name, this is ambiguous and the semantics for {{USING}} can't guess what you intended. So it throws an error, which is the right thing to do.
Updating project management info: Minor, Should Have in Next Mini Release, assumed 2h of work.
I think that joinUsing should change to support USING like it should and at the same time it should support a joinOn. I spoke with Ralph about this issue and I came with a suggested implementation:
public function joinOn($table, $onCondition) {
if (strpos($onCondition, ' ') === false) {
$onCondition = $this->_name . '.' . $this->_primary . ' = ' . $table . '.' . $onCondition;
$this->... = 'JOIN ' . $table . ' ON (' . $onCondition . ')';
It's a pseudo-code... I'm not too focused on Zend Framework internals. So it's just an idea. Just a quick explanation:
The condition is there to support custom queries too. Examples:
$q->joinOn('B', 'column'); // JOIN B ON (A.column = B.column)
$q->joinOn('B', 'A.foo = B.column2'); // JOIN B ON (A.foo = B.column2)
After speaking with [~ralph] on the issue, it was decided to close this as "Won't Fix" for these two reasons:
- SQL Server and Sybase do not support USING clause
- JOIN USING and JOIN ON differ in the way they return columns. ie: JOIN ON would have t1.col and t2.col in the result set, but JOIN USING would have only col, so references to t1.col or t2.col in the WHERE clause would fail.
More information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Join_%28SQL%29/…


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If you don't have a triangle die-cut blade, don't despair! There are some great 60 degree rulers on the market.
To make an envelope pillow, cut two back pieces 10″ x 15″. (If your front is different size than mine, cut your back pieces the length of your block and the width being 2/3 of your front measurement.)
Fold in one long side of each backing piece about 3/4″ twice and stitch in place.
Place backing pieces wrong sides together with the quilt block.
But I also played with this block out of Pat Bravo's new Rapture collection. It's always fun to see the look an entirely different palette of fabrics gives to a block.


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May 18, 2012: Brooklyn, NY....The Brooklyn Museum is launching a borough-wide initiative in which Brooklyn-based artists will be invited to open their studios, allowing community members to visit and nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to be held at the Museum. Brooklyn Museum curators will visit the studios of top nominated artists to select works for the exhibition. The open studio weekend for GO: a community-curated open studio project will be held September 8 and 9. The exhibition will open during Target First Saturday on December 1, 2012, and will be on view through February 24, 2013.
Web and mobile technology will be a central component bringing artists and community together to share information and perspectives on art. All participants (artists, voters, and volunteers) will be able to create a personal online profile at the project's website, www.gobrooklynart.org. Artist profiles will include photos of each artist and their studio, along with images and descriptions of their work. Volunteers will be connected with their respective neighborhoods online, and voters will have profiles that track their activity during the open studio weekend and provide a platform on which to share their perspectives.
The project organizers are Sharon Matt Atkins, Managing Curator of Exhibitions, and Shelley Bernstein, Chief of Technology. GO: a community-curated open studio project is inspired by two predecessors: ArtPrize, an annual publicly juried art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the long tradition of open studio events that take place each year throughout Brooklyn.
GO is sponsored by Deutsche Bank.
The L Magazine is media sponsor.
"GO is a wide-ranging and unique project that will transform how Brooklyn communities engage in the arts by providing everyone with the chance to discover artistic talent and to be involved in the exhibition process on a grassroots level. Through the use of innovative technology, GO provides every Brooklyn resident with an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the visual arts in an unprecedented way," says Brooklyn Museum Director Arnold L. Lehman.
The project will launch on May 18 with volunteer registration. Volunteers will identify and work with local groups and businesses within specific neighborhoods to engage artists and potential studio visitors. The Brooklyn Museum will also partner with the Brooklyn Arts Council, open studio organizations, the Brooklyn Borough President's Office, and Heart of Brooklyn to promote participation in GO. The New York City Housing Authority will also play an important role in engaging residents living in public housing developments in Brooklyn.
Artists will have an opportunity to register their studios at www.gobrooklynart.org in June. Artist registration will be followed by voter registration in August and early September. In October, Sharon Matt Atkins and Eugenie Tsai, John and Barbara Vogelstein Curator of Contemporary Art, will make studio visits to the top nominated artists to select the work for the exhibition. Curators and community members will engage in a public dialogue about the selection of work.
GO continues the Brooklyn Museum's long tradition of highlighting the borough's community of artists. Since its 2004 exhibition, Open House: Working in Brooklyn, the largest survey to date of artists working in Brooklyn, the Museum has continued its commitment to Brooklyn artists with exhibitions by Fred Tomaselli, Lorna Simpson, and an upcoming exhibition by Mickalene Thomas, among others, and the current Raw/Cooked series of five exhibitions by under-the-radar Brooklyn artists.
A pioneer in crowd-sourced exhibitions, the Brooklyn Museum also presented Click! A Crowd-Curated Exhibition (2008), a photography show in which nearly 3,500 community members evaluated the work of 389 local photographers. More recently, Split Second: Indian Paintings (2011) invited the Museum's online community to participate in the selection of works to be shown in an installation of Indian paintings.
"With more artists working in Brooklyn than ever before, this project offers artists and communities alike the chance to engage with one another and participate in the exhibition process," state the organizers.
The project's website can be found at www.gobrooklynart.org and will be updated throughout the process until the exhibition's opening in December 2012.
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July 17, 2012: Brooklyn, NY....Members of the public will nominate the artists whose work will be considered for GO: a community-curated open studio project, an upcoming exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, by registering online to vote beginning today, and by visiting artist studios during the GO open studio weekend on September 8–9, 2012. 1,861 Brooklyn-based artists will open their studio doors in 46 of Brooklyn's 67 neighborhoods, covering Brooklyn's 73 square miles.
Today marks the launch of a new phase of the GO website, which showcases participating artists and allows voters to register. By visiting www.gobooklynart.org, voters can create and share itineraries of artist studios they plan to visit on September 8 and 9. Itineraries can be accessed on the GO iPhone application, so voters may take their plans with them as they travel around Brooklyn during the open studio weekend.
On September 8 and 9, artists will open their studio doors to the public from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters must check in using either the GO iPhone app or SMS text messaging using a unique number assigned to each artist and posted on a sign in their studio. Voters can also write down artist numbers and enter them later at the GO website. To be eligible to vote, registrants must check in at a minimum of five studios. After the close of the open studio weekend, eligible voters will receive an email from the GO team with nomination instructions.
The public nomination period will begin on September 12 and end on September 18. During that time, voters will have the option to comment on the artist studios they visited. The comments will be publicly available on the GO website and may be selected for inclusion in the exhibition GO: a community-curated open studio project. Each voter may nominate as many as three artists for inclusion in the GO exhibition, which will be on view at the Brooklyn Museum from December 1, 2012, through February 24, 2013. The ten artists with the most voter nominations will receive studio visits from Brooklyn Museum curators Sharon Matt Atkins, Managing Curator of Exhibitions, and Eugenie Tsai, John and Barbara Vogelstein Curator of Contemporary Art, who will make the final selection of works to be included in the exhibition.
The GO project launched in May with the goal of transforming how communities in Brooklyn, and beyond, engage with the arts by providing the public with the opportunity to discover artistic talent and get involved in the exhibition process at a grassroots level. The project is co-organized by Atkins and Shelley Bernstein, Chief of Technology. GO: a community-curated open studio project is inspired by two established programs: ArtPrize, an annual, publicly juried art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the long tradition of open studio weekends held each year in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Gowanus, Red Hook, and Bushwick.
GO is sponsored by Deutsche Bank.
Additional support provided by The Brooklyn Brewery and MailChimp.
The L Magazine is media sponsor.
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November 2012: The Brooklyn Museum has announced the selection of five Brooklyn artists whose work will be featured in GO: a community-curated open studio project. The exhibition will open on December 1, 2012, at the Museum's Target First Saturday evening of free art and entertainment, and will be on view through February 24, 2013. The artists selected are Adrian Coleman, Oliver Jeffers, Naomi Safran-Hon, Gabrielle Watson, and Yeon Ji Yoo.
The five Brooklyn artists were selected following studio visits by Brooklyn Museum curators Sharon Matt Atkins, Managing Curator of Exhibitions, and Eugenie Tsai, John and Barbara Vogelstein Curator of Contemporary Art, from a short list of ten artists. These ten artists were nominated following a Brooklyn Museum–sponsored September open studio weekend during which, despite torrential rains and two tornados on the first day, some 18,000 visitors made more than 147,000 visits to 1,708 artist studios in 44 Brooklyn neighborhoods, resulting in 9,457 nominations.
Adrian Coleman, who lives in Prospect Heights and works in Fort Greene, was trained as an architect, which has informed his choice of medium and subject matter. Born in England in 1984, Coleman began using watercolor in his architectural renderings, a technique common to the drafting process. He later translated this professional experience to subjects inspired by the industrial landscape of New York City. His work includes images of graffiti-covered buildings of the Gowanus, the iconic Kentile Floors sign, and a subway interior, complete with passengers.
Oliver Jeffers, who lives in Columbia Heights and works in Boerum Hill, is a painter and children's book illustrator. Born in Australia in 1977 of Irish parents, his work explores memory and the passage of time through enigmatic narratives in a style that suggests bygone eras. In Before My Time, he uses a childhood photograph of himself as a point of departure. In Without a Doubt, Part 2, a complete portrait of a female subject was dipped in turquoise paint, obscuring the subject's features, while revealing traces under the turquoise veil.
Naomi Safran-Hon, who lives and works in Prospect Heights, is an Israeli born in England in 1984. She has photographed the damaged and abandoned buildings of Haifa, Israel, where she grew up, transforming the images with cement and lace in works that vary from the abstract to the specific. In her pieces, the lace is penetrated by the cement, setting up a tension between the tactile surface of the work and the illusion of depth.
Gabrielle Watson, who lives and works in Crown Heights, was born in New York in 1981. Initially drawn to painting as a way to respond to the emotional moments in her life, Watson began to make portraits of family and friends. Working from photographs she has taken, she transforms her subjects using a vivid palette that alters their appearance. A practicing lawyer, she taught herself how to paint and uses her work as a meditation on her own struggles and the "greater non-political black experience."
Yeon Ji Yoo, an American born in South Korea in 1978, lives in Greenpoint and works in Red Hook. She creates installations and drawings that connect her memories of the South Korean farmland of her childhood and her training in environmental science. Her work explores the ideas of decay, loss, and regeneration. Her use of paper as both a support and a material from which she constructs large-scale installations creates a dialogue between her drawing and collage.
This Brooklyn-wide initiative was aimed at connecting the community with the vast number of artists working throughout the borough. It was launched in May 2012 with a call for artist registration, followed by the open studio weekend on September 8 and 9, after which participants were able to nominate as many as three artists. The ten artists with the most voter nominations comprised the short list from which the final five were selected. The project is co-organized by Atkins and Shelley Bernstein, Chief of Technology. GO: a community-curated open studio project was inspired by two established programs: ArtPrize, an annual, publicly juried art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the long tradition of open studio weekends held each year in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Gowanus, Red Hook, and Bushwick.
GO is sponsored by Deutsche Bank.
Additional support provided by The Brooklyn Brewery and MailChimp.
The L Magazine is media sponsor.
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Ugly Heroes is comprised of producer Apollo Brown along with rappers Verbal Kent and Red Pill. The sobering tale of being literally worked into the ground for pennies is sadly too true.
Look for the group's self-titled debut out on May 28.
Develops and implements integrated marketing strategies, digital, social, event and experiential programs for consumer brands, leveraging music and culture.


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A look at more quarterbacks that could be on the Miami Dolphins radar
So yesterday in this space I posed the question: How will the Miami Dolphins handle their quarterback situation? I listed several players – Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck and Alex Smith among them – who could be on the Dolphins' radar as they figure out what with the most important position on the field.
As some of you rightfully pointed out, I left off some guys that the Dolphins might also consider. So I'm here to rectify that today, and take a look at some of those "other" names. There weren't a whole lot of great options on the first list, yesterday. And, as you'll see, the pickins' are even slimmer on this second list.
Among the guys we're getting into now are a couple of perceived busts (Matt Leinart and Brady Quinn), a guy who never grabbed hold of the starting job when he was given the chance (Tarvaris Jackson) and a former rookie of the year who quickly wore out his welcome in Tennessee (Vince Young).
So yeah. Slim pickins' indeed.
But, you figure the Miami Dolphins will do something at quarterback this offseason. Tony Sparano made it clear after the NFL Draft that he wanted competition at each position. General manager Jeff Ireland said he didn't think the Dolphins were in "desperate" need of a quarterback, but he made clear the team will examine its options in free agency (and, undoubtedly, on the trade market).
The most intriguing name below that we didn't discuss yesterday is obvious: Carson Palmer. He wants out of Cincinnati and has said he'll retire if he doesn't get his wish. The question is how much it'll cost a team to acquire him. He could be the kind of guy that could fit well in Miami: a veteran who has had consistent success, who knows how to handle difficult receivers, and who could provide solid play the next few years.
But let's get to it: Five more quarterbacks the Dolphins might look at this offseason …
Tarvaris Jackson
Age: 28
2010 team (stats): Minnesota (58.6 completion percentage; 341 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT)
Career stats: 58.7 completion percentage; 3,984 yards; 24 TD, 22 INT
How available: Free agent (expected)
Why Dolphins might like him: Jackson at times played well in Minnesota – he had a 95.4 passer rating in nine games in 2008 – though he struggled with consistency overall. He's got talent, though, and he's young.
Why they might not: His five-year NFL career has been marred by inconsistency, which is why Jackson could never fully take control of the starting job in Minnesota. He hasn't shown that he can get the job done on a consistent basis.
How's the fit: Not good. The Dolphins need to bring in someone who can immediately challenge Chad Henne for the starting job. Jackson is likely more of a project that will require patience, though he could be a viable back-up option for various teams.
Matt Leinart
Age: 27
2010 team (stats): Houston (no stats)
Career stats: 57.1 completion percentage; 3,893 yards, 14 TD, 20 INT
How available: Free agent
Why Dolphins might like him: Good question. There aren't a lot of reasons why any team would place a lot of faith in Leinart. He is young, which is a plus, you'd think he'd bring a sense of urgency wherever he goes.
Why they might not: A lot of reasons. Leinart, the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft, has struggled to live up to his considerable potential. He has started just six games since the 2007 season.
How's the fit: Not good. Leinart would be a reclamation project for any team and not the kind of player you'd bring in with hopes that he'd become an instant starter.
Carson Palmer
Age: 31
2010 team (stats): Cincinnati (61.8 completion percentage; 3,970 yards, 26 TD, 20 INT)
Career stats: 62.9 completion percentage; 22,694 yards; 154 TD, 100 INT
How available: Trade
Why Dolphins might like him: He's a name, for one, and he's been relatively successful on a team full of drama. He's still pretty young and could have a lot of good years left in the right situation.
Why they might not: What would it cost to get him? Palmer has made it clear he wants to be traded or he'll retire. But he undoubtedly would cost a good amount to whatever team seeks him.
How's the fit: Good. Palmer might not be the player he was in 2005 and 2006 but you could do far, far worse at quarterback in the NFL. With Brandon Marshall, a good set of secondary receivers and a good running back, he could flourish in South Florida.
Brady Quinn
Age: 26
2010 team (stats): Denver (no stats)
Career stats: 52.1 completion percentage; 1,902 yards, 10 TD, 9 INT
How available: Free agent/Trade
Why Dolphins might like him: Well, he is young. And as bad as he played in Cleveland, you can't pin it all on Quinn, as his supporting cast was among the worst in the NFL at the time.
Why they might not: In what limited opportunities he has had – 12 career starts – Quinn hasn't shown much in the way of developing into a good NFL quarterback.
How's the fit: Not good. As with some of the others on this list, the Dolphins need a quarterback who can come in and immediately challenge Henne for the starting job. Quinn, like Leinart, would be a developmental project.
Vince Young
Age: 27
2010 team (stats): Tennessee (59.6 completion percentage; 1,255 yards, 10 TD, 3 INT)
Career stats: 57.9 completion percentage; 8,098 yards, 42 TD, 42 INT
How available: Free agent
Why Dolphins might like him: From an on-the-field standpoint, there are some good reasons to like Young. He possesses the tools that give him the potential to develop into one of the better quarterbacks in the league.
Why they might not: But then there's the other stuff. Young would bring some baggage to any team and it's fair to wonder whether he's built to handle the pressure of being an NFL quarterback.
How's the fit: Not great. While Young could certainly challenge Henne for the starting job – and win it, even – he'd come with some drama. In a critical year for coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, that's the risk the Dolphins don't need to take.


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Sure, I've got stuff I could bitch about–hey, I'm a critic–but I'm not going to dwell on them because ZY restaurant on State Street is offering an antidote for Hump Day huffiness.
Tonight, ZY launches the BIN 86 Wine Club and Wine Down Wednesdays–basically a series of midweek drink'n'think sessions focusing on wine pairings. Tonight and on June 27, "Funky Wines & Funky Cheese" will feature a selection of funky varietals paired with different cheeses.
On July 18, 19 and 20, as a nod to the 4th of July holiday and Utah's "Pioneer Day," the "Red, White & Blue" event will pair different red and white wines with a variety of blue cheeses.
Both events will begin at 6pm and will be held at the ZY bar. Each tasting will be $15.00 per person and reservations are recommended.
Also, every Wednesday, you can enjoy a flight of ZY's newest wines paired with complementary bites from Chef Matthew Lake. In addition, enjoy no corkage fees on Wednesdays when dining.
The BIN 86 Wine Club is actually a real club, although membership is free. Members will be the first to receive invitations to exclusive wine tastings, wine dinners, evenings with a vintner and the latest news on the ZY wine list.
To join the BIN 86 Wine Club, register here.
For reservations, call 801-779-4730.


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|Millet wins three at WSU
PULLMAN, Wash. – University of Idaho sophomore swimmer Rachel Millet continued her undefeated streak in individual races – but it wasn't enough for the Vandals, who couldn't keep pace with Pac-12 Washington State in the annual Border Battle Swim Meet at Gibb Pool.
Millet won the 100 and 200 freestyle races and the 200 IM in the 156-106 loss to close out Idaho's regular season.
While the Vandals won five of the 12 individual events, the Cougars won both relays. That, coupled with Idaho's inability – in a couple events, to miss out on the placing points that come with placing second through fifth that was most costly.
"It was hard to lose that first relay," coach Mark Sowa said, "but we didn't give up. We kept competing."
Idaho's other individual victories went to senior Kelsie Saxe, who won the 100 breaststroke, and freshman Jamie Sterbis, who won the 200 butterfly. In the 200 fly, the Vandals picked up the depth points Sowa was seeking with the runner-up effort of Meaghan McCloskey and the fourth-place finish of Kori Ungaretti. The same was true of the 200 back where Erica Anderson was second and followed in third by Sammi Mischkot and fourth by Janelle Stacy.
"We learned a lot today," Sowa said. "We did well in spots; in other spots we didn't.
"What I do enjoy is we never stopped competing."