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Denver Streets are seeing more accidents with Cyclists
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According to the Denver Police and the Westword accidents with cyclists for 2012 has already surpassed that of 2010 with 228 as of July 8. What's going on? Some will say this is to be expected, as we see more cyclists take to the street statistically we will see more accidents. Others are complaining that drivers just don't "get it" in how to co-exist on a road made for both users.
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if there's somebody there, and they have right of way, yield, if not, roll on through [stop sign].
And while Colorado may not be one yet, several states successfully have laws that allow cyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs
If cyclists are going to be taken seriously, we need some consistency first and foremost. This also means bike salmon and those riding faster than pedestrian speed on sidewalks should be ticketed.
Make CU freshmen take cycling course. Doesn't CU have a cycling clinic? If not they need one. Additionally educate the lower class in this town too on riding on the bike lane and not on the sidewalk or how to choose a route that is off the commonly driven route... do you really need to ride down Pearl street when there is Spruce?
10% of time it was to the left of the White Line in traffic going 60 MPH? Give those guy a Darwin Award! [problems with the Busstop Ride Boulder]
But cyclists are providing their share of blame, according to the Westword
On one side of the debate, some are concerned that cyclists carelessly and regularly break laws -- running through stop signs, ignoring red lights -- and put others and themselves in danger in the process. On the other side, some cyclists say drivers are uneducated about cycling and do a bad job of sharing the road with bikers -- as they are legally required to do.
"Sadly, I think it is common to talk to bicyclists that have a story about having a crash with an automobile," says van Heuven. "It's also common to hear people talking about...an incident with a person on a bike that is not following the law."
Read the complete article on the Westword
The Denver Police have also stepped up their part by handing out more tickets to cyclists to help curb the ignorant choices made by many.
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I think just as many cyclists
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I think just as many cyclists are to blame as motorists. Every day I see cyclists ride into the path of cars. A week ago riding home from a workout I stop behind three cars at a stoplight, I'm in the lane lined up as if I was the 4th vehicle. There is no curb, shoulder, or bike lane. I hear "on your right" and this toolbag rides up the right edge of the road past the three cars and gets IN FRONT of the car at the head of the intersection.
Yeah, I'm on my bike 12-15 hours a week and have my share of car vs bike incidents. I was even taken down by a car that rolled a stop sign several months ago which left me with four large patches of road rash that were categorized as 2nd degree burns.
Over the years though, I have observed so much bad cyclist behavior that when I read about an accident in the news I no long think that it must have been some ignorant driver. These days it seems there are an equal amount of cyclists that are ignorant, careless, or arrogant as there are the same car drivers.
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It's been 2 ½ years since Ship Point Plaza was officially opened on Victoria's Inner Harbour as part of an emotional Canadian Navy Centennial celebration. Since then the plaza has been visited by thousands of locals, tourists and military families who gather to remember loved ones who have served or serve still, or to simply enjoy the view of the harbour and British Columbia's legislative buildings.
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|Four Vandals earn first-team all-WAC preseason
Four University of Idaho football players - running back Ryan Bass, linebacker Conrad Scheidt, cornerback Aaron Grymes, and punt returner Justin Veltung were chosen preseason first-team all-Western Athletic Conference by Phil Steele's College Football magazine.
In addition to the four first-team selections, six earned second-team recognition and four earned third-team mention.
Second-team choices are offensive lineman A.J. Jones, receiver Mike Scott, linebacker Robert Siavii, safety Gary Walker, kicker Trey Farquhar and punter Bobby Cowan.
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K's House Hiroshima is a friendly and comfortable hostel for all travellers on a budget. We are located 8 mins from JR Hiroshima Station and only 2 mins from Matoba-cho tram stop. Easy access to everywhere! We have various types of room,not only dormitory rooms but also the private Japanese or Western style rooms.All rooms have the air conditioner.
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It is a fact that more people will spend time searching out wildlife over the course of a year than will bike, hike, camp or fish, according to one report by the Outdoor Industry Foundation. So, where are some of the better viewing sites here in Utah?
Farmington Bay
The Farmington Bay shoreline refuge offers prime habitat for a number of raptors, including northern harriers, peregrine falcons and bald eagles. Approximately 500 bald eagles winter on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, making it one of the top 10 winter habitat areas for eagles in the lower 48 states.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Utah winters are good for eagles because of the comparatively mild temperatures and the abundance of prey, such as carp and ducks on the marshes along the lake, and rabbits. The road into the refuge takes viewers to areas where eagles are feeding and resting. On one visit, more than 30 eagles were seen perched in an old tree, and many more were flying about. Hundreds of pure white tundra swans are also making their migration through northern Utah during the winter and use the bay on occasion.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will hold a number of Watchable Wildlife events at Farmington Bay. Main entrance is south and west of Farmington at 1325 W. Glover Lane. Take Exit 322 off I-15, drive south on frontage road to Glover, then west on Glover.
Hardware Ranch
Winter is about the only time people can get close to elk. In this case, elk come to Hardware Ranch to feed in the winter and in payment for the food, make themselves available to up-close encounters. Every winter, the DWR offers sleigh rides into the midst of the elk herd, which typically number in the hundreds and include several large bulls. In addition to the sleigh rides, the ranch operates a visitors center, which has interactive wildlife displays and staff who can answer questions.
The Hardware Ranch Elk Festival will be Dec. 17, and the ranch is 17 miles east of Hyrum.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Antelope Island
The main player on the island is the buffalo. There are more than 500 on the island at this time of year, and typically are held in areas that make them easily seen from the road. On occasion, they can be found only a few feet off the paved road. Along with the buffalo, it's also possible to see deer, antelope and coyotes. There are also bighorn sheep on the island, but they typically stay in the high country and are difficult to spot.
Antelope Island is located seven miles west of I-15 off exit 332. Entrance fee is required.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Delta
Every winter, thousands of snow-white lesser snow geese fly in to rest and feed on and around Gunnison Bend Reservoir near Delta. The town of Delta and the DWR hold a Snow Goose Festival each year, with the 2012 event to take place Feb. 24-25. Activities include free waterfowl workshops, a 10K race, photography contest and quilt show.
For information visit www.millardcounty.com — and click on Snow Goose Festival.
Photo by Lynn Chamberlain, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Little Cottonwood Canyon
Occasionally, during the early winter and spring, it's possible to stop near the mouth of the canyon and see Rocky Mountain goats negotiating the steep rock outcroppings. The problem is the goats are white, which can make them difficult to see when there's snow on the ground.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.The areas listed are by no means the only viewing sites for wildlife but are areas where wildlife watchers are certain to catch a glimpse of some of the more majestic birds and animals. Deer, for example, can be seen in many of the lower mountain locations. Utah's waterfowl management areas, such as Farmington, Salt Creek and Ogden Bay, along with other like Cutler Marsh near Logan, hold some very interesting bird life.
There's no question—winter offers some of the best times to get out the spotting scopes, binoculars and cameras and spend time watching wildlife.
Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.Check out the Utah Wildlife Viewing Guide by Jim Cole, which lists 92 of the best and most accessible viewing locations and was published in 1990. There are several sites on-line offering new and used books.
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There are only a couple of different bowgrips, as they come from the factory. If you wish to shoot to the best of your ability, or to coach someone into their best, using the NTS, then improving the bow grip is an integral part of your efforts.
In order to achieve a knuckle angle on the bow hand that approximates 45 degrees the grip must be changed to a "higher" grip. Higher in this case means that the hand becomes more flat/horizontal instead of vertical. When you grip a baseball bat, THAT is a vertical/low grip.
The lowest bowgrip, for example, is that found on certain compound bows where there are only the slightest mounds of plastic or wood attached to the sides of the riser. A higher grip allows the recurve archer to bring the pressure point and the bow's pivot point closer together, and also lessens the angular movement of the bowhand upon release – less side-to-side motion and more "to-the-target" motion. As the bow moves forward towards the bowsling, the archer's hand MUST move in reciprocation to the string arm follow-through motion, the index finger describing a "sit" motion down.
Anyway, I learned from Don Rabska in around 2004, how to use plumbers epoxy putty –
a compound material that can be found in small tubes in the hardware store's plumbing section. It's much thicker than bondo, and when blended the two parts undergo a chemical reaction and become rock-hard in just minutes. Perfect for building up a bow grip or otherwise customizing it for your own preferences.
My original writeup for the TSAA website can be seen here.
I also came across a very neat website, that sells innovative, inventive products, including one called Sugru, invented by Jane in the UK. It comes in small sealed foil packets of colored rubberized silicone putty. If you want to make a color it does not come in, you can combine several colors such as yellow and blue to make green. It cures in about 24 hours, and at that point it feels soft and rubbery. JUST right for the flesh-to-bowgrip interface! You can get fancy with the finish – get some screen mesh, for example, and press it into the surface and peel it away, to leave a high-traction surface. You can press anything into it and remove it, to leave a bas-relief impression – a coin, a seashell, sea urchin shell, a leaf, coarse sandpaper, feather fletching, etc… If you allow it to simply cure after shaping it, the surface will be pretty smooth, so texturing the surface is a good idea, such as apply a mesh imprint.
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This reflection is taken from my book Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day, which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org.
"She was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 1:18).
Reflection: Today we celebrate the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, chosen by God to be his own mother. In our day, we need Mary's presence and example more than ever, because so many mothers are afraid to be mothers, and so many opinion-makers in our society have forgotten what motherhood really means.
Prayer: Mary, pray for all who are pregnant and afraid, especially those tempted to abort their child. Pray that they find new hope and strength to say "Yes" to God's plan as you did. Amen.


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In just his first four seasons as a head coach at any level, Johnny Dawkins has continued to make an impact on one of college basketball's most accomplished programs as Stanford's Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball.
Dawkins' contributions since arriving on The Farm have come in the form of both team and individual success, most notably guiding the Cardinal to the 2012 Postseason NIT championship.
Meanwhile, one year after leading Stanford to a 20-win season for the 20th time in school history, Dawkins oversaw Landry Fields' progression from key reserve to all-league performer and eventual NBA Draft pick.
Dawkins has also made significant strides off the court, with three straight highly-touted recruiting classes yielding some of the nation's elite players. More impressively, that same young talent is being developed quickly. Last year, Chasson Randle became the fourth player to earn All-Freshman Team status among conference players during Dawkins' tenure following a six-year period in which only two Cardinal rookies were honored.
A high standard in the classroom has been established as well during Dawkins' tenure. In 2011-12, Stanford was represented with a conference-best eight players named to the Pac-12 All-Academic team. For the third season in a row, Stanford had more honorees than any conference school. Stanford's four selections among the first and second teams were the program's most since 2004-05, when five Cardinal players accounted for the top 10 spots.
Stanford produced a 26-11 record last year en route to capturing the Postseason NIT title, the third championship in school history (1942 NCAA, 1991 Postseason NIT). The Cardinal chalked up its best win total since a 28-8 campaign in 2007-08. Despite placing seventh in regular-season conference play, Stanford wrapped up the year as the Pac-12's winningest program and tallied a league-best four victories against the RPI's top-50. Randle produced one of the best rookie seasons in school history, leading the club with 13.8 points per game while Josh Owens led the team in rebounding at 5.8 per game.
The Cardinal closed out the 2010-11 season at 15-16. Fielding a team without a senior for the first time in school history, Dawkins put his rookies in a position to excel. In addition to making more starts (47) than any other Pac-10 team, Stanford's freshmen logged the highest percentage of minutes played (41.7) and accounted for the highest percentage of scoring (40.3). Additionally, Stanford was represented with four all-league picks overall, the most since four members of the Cardinal's 2008 Sweet 16 squad were recognized.
Stanford finished 14-18 overall during the 2009-10 campaign in Dawkins' second season at the helm. Despite multiple injuries, lack of depth and a projected last-place conference finish in the preseason media poll, the Cardinal reached the Pac-10 Tournament semifinals. An impressive feat considering Stanford's roster featured only seven true scholarship players, two returning starters and six walk-ons.
Under Dawkins' guidance, Fields produced one of the most memorable seasons in school history, earning All-Pac-10 First Team honors after leading the conference in scoring, minutes played, 20-point games and double-doubles while finishing second in rebounding. Fields was chosen in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, as the 39th overall pick by the New York Knicks. Fields became the 31st NBA/ABA Draft choice in program history and first since Brook Lopez and Robin Lopez were taken 10th and 15th overall, respectively, in 2008.
During his rookie season in 2008-09, Dawkins directed Stanford to a 20-14 record and reached the CBI semifinals, extending the program's lengthy streaks of consecutive winning seasons (16) and postseason appearances (16). In addition to surpassing Robert Burnett as the winningest first-year head coach in school history, Dawkins ranked third in victories among the 21 first-year head coaches in Division I with no prior college head coaching experience. The Cardinal joined national champion North Carolina and Final Four participant Pittsburgh as the only schools in Division I with an undefeated non-conference record. Perhaps more impressively, Dawkins' 2008-09 squad accomplished all of the above while overcoming the losses of NBA First Round Draft picks Brook Lopez and Robin Lopez.
In May 2012, Dawkins was elected to serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). He also currently serves on the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Ethics Coalition, an independent committee of current and former basketball coaches. The group is charged with promoting ethical conduct through leadership, education and mentoring opportunities while identifying key issues challenging the coaching community.
Dawkins, 49, became Stanford's 17th head coach on Apr. 28, 2008, after completing 11 years as a member of the Duke coaching staff. For the previous nine seasons (2000-08), Dawkins served as Duke's associate head coach and began his coaching career as an assistant in 1998-99.
During the summer of 2008, Dawkins completed a three-year commitment as Player Personnel Director for the gold-medal winning USA Basketball National Team at the Olympics in Beijing. With the help of Dawkins and the rest of the coaching staff, Team USA claimed its first gold medal since 2000 with a 118-107 victory over Spain. The Americans were dominant throughout the entire competition, posting an 8-0 mark and winning by an average of 27.9 points per game.
Two years earlier in his first competition with USA Basketball, Dawkins helped lead the Americans to a bronze medal finish at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan.
During Dawkins' 11 years as a coach at Duke, the Blue Devils won a national championship in 2001, six ACC regular season championships, seven ACC Tournament titles, and posted a 330-60 record. In four consecutive seasons from 1999-2002, Duke finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in both national polls, marking the first time that has happened in college basketball history. Duke reached the No. 1 national ranking in eight of the 11 seasons that Dawkins coached for the Blue Devils.
Dawkins supervised player development efforts during his tenure. Nine Blue Devils were tabbed NBA lottery picks and one of his pupils, Elton Brand, was named Co-NBA Rookie of the Year. He played an integral role in the development of NBA first round selections, Shelden Williams, who was selected fifth overall, and J.J. Redick, who was selected 11th overall, in 2006. In addition, Duke had four National Players of the Year and 13 All-Americans during Dawkins' tenure.
One of the most decorated players in Duke history, Dawkins finished his career in 1986 as the school's all-time leading scorer and held that honor until 2006 when Redick surpassed his mark of 2,556 points. Prior to the 2002-03 campaign, Dawkins was named as one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history. The Sporting News named Dawkins the 78th greatest player in college basketball history in its Legends of College Basketball book released in 2002.
After suffering through an 11-17 rookie season when he was named a Freshman All-American, Dawkins led Duke to an 84-21 record over his last three seasons. A native of Washington, D.C., Dawkins was a part of three NCAA Tournament squads. During his senior year as team captain, the Blue Devils won 37 contests and notched a 21-game winning streak. That squad went on to win the ACC regular season championship, the ACC Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Final Four where Duke lost to Louisville in the national championship game.
Dawkins is Duke's career record-holder in field goals (1026) and field goals attempted (2019) while also owning the school's best single-season mark for field goals (331) during the 1986 campaign. He scored in double figures in a school-record 129 career games, all but four of the contests he played in at Duke. Dawkins led the Blue Devils in scoring all four years of his career, recording the fourth-highest season point total in school history with 809 in 1986.
An alternate on the 1984 USA Olympic basketball team, Dawkins was a two-time first team All-ACC performer in 1985 and 1986 as well as the school's first consensus two-time, first team All-American. During his senior year, he was tabbed ACC Tournament MVP while also becoming the first Naismith Player of the Year recipient in school history.
A 1986 first-round draft selection (10th pick overall) by San Antonio, Dawkins saw action in nine NBA seasons with the Spurs, 76ers and Pistons.
Upon his retirement from the NBA, he was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame in September 1996. His jersey number 24 was retired by the school.
Dawkins spent the 1996-97 academic year as an administrative intern in the Duke athletic department. He also served as the radio color analyst for all Duke games on the Capitol Sports Network.
Dawkins is a 1986 graduate of Duke with a degree in political science. He and his wife, Tracy, have four children: Blair, Sean, Jillian and Aubrey.


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Don't mix up lake issues
Published: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 4:28 p.m.
Editor: As a former county commissioner, I felt the need to respond to the board's decision at their last meeting when they voted to support the Relicensing Settlement Agreement with Alcoa. There are two issues here — the support for the RSA that the commissioners voted in favor of and the support of Alcoa's 50-year relicensing, which was not voted on.
I commend the commissioners for voting for the issues in the RSA, which contained agreements that lake levels would remain stable through peak season, have shoreline management and other positive moves protecting the lake, wildlife and environment. The people who fought Alcoa so many years and so hard, especially the High Rock Lake Association, finally were able to see this RSA come to fruition. This was a big accomplishment for them, a very hard-fought battle with a giant business, Alcoa. …
The water is like having a solid vein of gold in your backyard. Alcoa knows this and has been using the water for its own profit for a number of years now even when they don't have their business anymore. Something is wrong with this picture.
The governor of North Carolina appointed a commission of 12 members, called the Uwharrie Resource Commission. Davidson County is honored by having two members on this commission, former commissioners' chairman Max Walser and myself. Our purpose is to represent the people of the state and work toward a goal of protecting our water and utilizing it for the benefit of the people of North Carolina.
Here is the big problem: There are two major issues, and people are getting them mixed up. The RSA that so many fought for so long are of the mind-set that "there is no way we will give this up," just let Alcoa have the relicensing, "we got what we want."
At some point the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will issue a license to operate the dams and have control of the water. The license will be issued to a private business, Alcoa, which will receive all profit to themselves, or the license will be granted to North Carolina where a commission will pay for the dams, oversee that jobs will be created, be sure that the RSA stays in place and profit will benefit the people of North Carolina.
We are fighting for you the people of our county and our state. Your agreement that you fought so hard for will not go away, I will make you that promise.
There is even talk (rumor) that Alcoa is talking to Ethiopia; can you imagine what might happen to this lake if Alcoa sells out to a foreign entity if they get the license?
But for the chairman of the commissioners of Davidson County, Fred McClure, to say that would "rather deal with the Ethiopian folks," than us! I find that totally offensive and an embarrassment to the board of commissioners and to the people of Davidson County.
Cathy Dunn
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I'm a newbie; I've only attended the event 3 or 4 times.
So maybe I'm still easily impressed. High ceilings, warm wood, a fire blazing in the fireplace with a leg of lamb twirling slowly in front of the flames, it's a fantasy winter dining scene that we walk into.
Like other ambitious restaurants, Deer Valley is doing more and more of its own charcuterie and the lavish hors d'oeuvres spread included several kinds of saucisson and cheese as well as rolled stuffed quail, house-cured bratwurst with homemade sauerkraut and Niman Ranch sliders with caramelized onions.
Plus there was a seafood spread of chilled Little Snookum oysters with green apple and sherry mignonette and grilled oysters with yuzu mignonette, gorgeously displayed on slabs of rock salt.
(Also like its upscale dining peers, Deer Valley is concentrating on organic and sustainable ingredients, and buying as much locally as possible. So why Niman Ranch and Snookums? Because it's harder for large operations to source locally, oysters, of course, are out of the question, like all seafood, so when you've decided on that theme, you can forget local. But local organic suppliers often don't produce large enough quantities for big restaurant groups.)
Dinner is served in the kitchen, with courses coming from the menus of Deer Valley's several dining rooms: a lovely sea scallop ceviche with cilantro emulsion from Mariposa;
spearfish "papillote" (in pastry) with umi panna cotta and brilliant lotus root confetti (to me, the elements on this plate needed a stronger liaison between the firm fish and the gooey custard.) It's a new addition to DV's cruise ship-worthy Seafood Buffet.
Mole pork tenderloin, from Royal Street, was a personal fave, but I'm a sucker for mole,"the pink pork slices were lapped with a deep mole negro with a tart tomatillo sauce balancing it.
Then came the piece de resistance, that Niman Ranch leg of lamb we'd seen spattering by the fireplace. Rosy slices were fanned out family-style in a black iron skillet around a mash of Copper Moose Farm baby carrots, turnips and celeriac, with whole roasted white baby carrots. Fireside Dining, with its near-weird medieval lavishness, guests roaming from fireplace to fireplace, each featuring a different course, is the most original Deer Valley dining option, unlike anything else in Utah. This was my favorite dish of the evening. But lamb is always my favorite dish.
Finally, the inevitable beef, from the Mariposa menu, a beautifully executed plate of medium rare beef tenderloin, bacon, mushrooms and onions. Pastry chef Letty Flatt (whose revised cookbook will be out in paperback in a matter of days) presented roast pears stuffed with local Snowy Mountain Sheep Creamery timid blue cheese (remember I told you about this cheese last week?) sided with pine nut baklava and drizzled with ice wine syrup, served at Seafood Buffet.
and a twist on the now-tired molten chocolate cake made with Amano Jembrana Milk Chocolate, with its anise overtones and spicy perfume (served at Mariposa.)
Ice milk made with Underground, the Ogden-distilled herbal spirit
that also has tones of spice and licorice, balanced the warm cake, which I didn't take a picture of with its liquid chocolate flowing out of the center, in case your kids are reading this.
But besides the quality of the food and the generosity of the spread, both of which are amazing, what always strikes me about this occasion is the Deer Valley food team itself. Julie Wilson, the chefs, the marketing folks and managers, have all been working together for many, many years, a newcomer, Emily Summers, has "only been there 12 years." I think this is key to Deer Valley's big success, and its secured reputation for the best dining at an American ski resort. Great meals come from true hospitality. The Deer Valley staff is like a family,a dysfunctional family, they are all quick to quip, and like a family they welcome us into their home on this occasion.


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Library Exhibits
Permanent Exhibits | Online Exhibits | Archived Exhibits
Lockwood Memorial Library"Exhibit Honoring Wilson Greatbatch"
This permanent exhibit honors Wilson Greatbatch, inventor of the cardiac pacemaker.
Health Sciences Library"Art in the Health Sciences Library"
- Exhibit 1 - 19th Century Botanical Prints
- Exhibit 2 - "Anatomical Art by Vesalius"
"The Tools of Medicine"
Features images of selected instruments contained in the the Edgar R. McGuire Historical Medical Instrument Collection.
Also visit the HSL Exhibits Page
Music Library"J. Warren Perry Collection"
Approximately fifty items from the larger collection, including framed photographs, artwork, stamps, medallions, and artifacts, on permanent display in the Treasure Room. Permission required for entry.
"The Music Library Poster Collection"
Selections permanently exhibited throughout the Music Library.
Online Exhibits
- 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of Lockwood Memorial Library
The construction and dedication of the present Lockwood Memorial Library and the original Lockwood Memorial Library, dedicated in 1935.
- Archiving the Ephemeral
The James Joyce Collection at Buffalo.
- A Centennial Bloomsday at Buffalo
Highlights from UB's collection of Joyce materials to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bloomsday, June 16, 1904, the day Ulysses takes place.
- "Illuminations"
Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition of 1901
- June in Buffalo 1986-2010
An exhibition honoring the 25th anniversary with David Felder as Artistic Director.
- June in Buffalo 25th Anniversary Exhibit
Commemorates 25th anniversary of the founding of the June in Buffalo music festival.
- Remembering Leo Smit (1921-1999)
This exhibit chronicles Leo Smit's career as composer, pianist, conductor, and educator spanning seven decades of musical life in the United States.
- Samuel P. Capen: University Man Highlights items from the papers of the first full-time, salaried Chancellor of the University of Buffalo. Under Capen's leadership, the University was transformed from a small group of autonomous schools into a modern university of 14 divisions and a central campus.
- Student Life at UB
A brief history of Student Life at UB during the 20th century includes University songs, dorm life, the Unions, Greek life, student activities, and traditional events and dances.
- Women's Work: A Tribute to the Women Who Make UB Work
Focuses on the achievements that women faculty, staff, and administration have made and their contributions to the University at Buffalo over the past 100 years.
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What does / mean in a math equation
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Rev. Monsignor Edward Scharfenberger of New York City has been ordained as the 10th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Hundreds of white-robed priests and bishops from across New York and New England attended the Ordination Mass at the gothic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception near Albany's capitol complex Thursday afternoon.
Scharfenberger was appointed by Pope Francis to succeed Bishop Howard Hubbard, who was the longest-tenured bishop of a single diocese in the nation when he resigned on Oct. 31, when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75. He served 37 years.
Scharfenberger, who is 65, has held a number of parish and administrative positions in New York City.
The Albany diocese has about 330,000 parishioners in 14 counties.
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Voter Opinions about Election Reform: Do They Support Making Voting More Convenient?
We study public opinions about convenience voting reforms, using a unique state-by-state survey conducted in the 2008 presidential election. Our analysis of the American voting public's support for potential convenience voting reforms provides a variety of important insights into the potential direction of innovations in the electoral process in the near future. First, we find that the most prominent convenience voting reforms have mixed support. These include attitudes toward automatic voter registration, Election Day voter registration, and moving Election Day to
a weekend. These reforms do not have majority support among all voters in the United States but there are some states where these reforms do have majority support and could be implemented. Second, we find that Internet voting and voting-by-mail do not receive a great deal of support from American voters. There was no state where Internet voting was supported by a majority of voters and there were no states that do not already have expanded vote by mail (Washington and Oregon) where expanded vote by mail had majority support.
Finally, we find that a majority of Americans support requiring showing photo identification (overwhelming support) and making Election Day a holiday (bare majority support).


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5) Ty Detmer and his Heisman. Peeps forget how dominant Detmer was his Jr. year (1990) at BYU, putting up video game numbers (passing for 5,188 yards and 41 touchdowns in 12 regular season games, finishing the year with 42 NCAA records - and tied for five others - many of which he still holds. That year BYU's upset no. 1 Miami 28-21; Detmer passed for 406 yards and 3 touchdowns). In '90-'91 my interest in football first started to pique and Detmer was a big part of that. Here's the Miami game:
And the 'Ty'sman:
4) Jim McMahon's jersey. Second-best QB to come out of Happy Valley. Best rapping QB - ever:
Wake 'em up:
3) The 'Big A' in Anaheim was the venue for my first-ever pro baseball experience. BYU alum Wally Joyner my first-ever autograph, and this, my first-ever program:
Couldn't help but think of Joyner's Slice commercial, before 'We've got the Juice' meant something else in baseball - simpler times:
2) The Cougar:
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Loveland City Councilman Chauncey Taylor remained hospitalized on Sunday, recovering from injuries suffered when his bicycle was struck by an SUV in northeast Loveland.
The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on Saturday when Taylor was riding his road bike north on Monroe Avenue. He was on the east side of the intersection at Monroe and 37th Street in the bike lane and was wearing a helmet, Loveland Police Sgt. Jameson Gartner said.
According to police, a southbound SUV turned left in front of Taylor at 37th Street, striking and dragging him a short distance before coming to a stop.
Taylor was transported by ambulance to Medical Center of the Rockies, where he was listed in good condition on Sunday.
The driver of the SUV, 57-year-old Herbert F. Satterlee of Loveland, was not injured. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.


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Coppin State upsets Bethune-Cookman 10-8 at MEAC tourney
Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 5:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:43 p.m.
Coppin State scored two runs in the eighth inning to break an 8-8 tie and defeat seven-time defending champ Bethune-Cookman 10-8 Wednesday night in a first-round game at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference baseball tournament in Norfolk, Va.
WHEN: Through Sunday
WHERE: Marty L. Miller Field, Norfolk State University
FORMAT: Double elimination
AT STAKE: Automatic bid to NCAA regionals
SCHEDULE: With seeds, records in parentheses:
Game 1: Norfolk State 5, North Carolina Central 4
Game 2: Savannah State 3, Maryland Eastern Shore 1
Game 3: N.C. A&T 16, Delaware St. 11, 13 innings
Game 4: N3 Coppins State 10, S2 Bethune-Cookman 8
Game 5: No. 3 South seed North Carolina Central (25-28) vs. No. 4 North seed Maryland Eastern Shore (8-44), 9 a.m.
Game 6: S1 Savannah State (30-21) vs. N2 Norfolk State (19-27), 12:30 p.m.
Game 7: S3 Coppin St. (17-31) vs. S4 N.C. A&T (16-13), 4 p.m.
Game 8: N1 Delaware State (33-14) vs. S2 B-CU (30-24), 7:30 p.m.
Game 9: Game 6 loser vs Game 5 winner, 10 a.m.
Game 10: Game 7 loser vs. Game 8 winner, 2 p.m.
Game 11: Game 9 loser vs. Game 10 loser, 6 p.m.
Game 12: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner, 1 p.m.
Game 13: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 loser, 5 p.m.
Championship: Game 13 winner vs. Game 12 winner, 1 p.m.
If necessary: Rematch of Sunday's first game if Game 13 winner (team with one loss) wins, 5 p.m.
Michael Roberts got the win for the Eagles (17-31), pitching 2 2/3 innings of relief and getting seven of his eight outs via strikeout. B-CU (30-24) will play in an elimination game at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against North Division top seed Delaware State, which was also an upset victim Thursday.
B-CU reliever Michael Austin got the loss.
The Eagles scored four runs in the sixth against B-CU reliever Chris Waltermire, knocking him out of the game to tie the score at 8-8. The Wildcats had scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth and three more in the fifth to take an 8-4 lead.
The game started just before 10 p.m. The previous game, a 16-11 win by N.C.A&T over Delaware State, went 13 innings.
The Wildcats scored five runs on four hits and two errors in the fourth to take a 5-1 lead. Eric Sams, Shaun McCarty and Josh Johnson had RBI singles.
But the Eagles scored three runs with two out in the top of the fifth on a two-run triple to right center by David Hamlett and an RBI single by Chris Godfrey to knock B-CU starter Ali Simpson out of the game. It was Hamlett's second triple in the game. He smacked a run-scoring triple to left center in the third to put Coppin State up 1-0 lead.
Waltermire came on for Simpson to get the final out of the inning. The Wildcats added three runs in the bottom of the fifth on two hits and an error against Eagles starter Will Greberstein and reliever Yahya Muhammad.
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Hello all,
Today I am posting about a fun contest hosted by my cute niece Chelsea at Vintage Chic Boutique, and Pink Fig Patterns:
I know it says take a "P", but that's not what it should say! (haha) It should say take a picture!
It's all about keeping it real in our blogs, at least some of the time!
So to enter, just take a picture of the craziest, messiest room in your house. Then post about it on your blog, link back to Chelsea's blog, then leave a comment there with a link to your blog and you will be entered in a drawing to win some "Pattern Packs" from Chelsea and I! There will be 3 pattern pack prizes and 1 GRAND PRIZE, A "Mod Girl Purse" made from Heather Bailey's Pop Garden Fabric!
The contest starts now and ends on October 26th...Chelsea's birthday, at midnight! The winners will be announced on Halloween Eve. Wish her a happy birthday ON her birthday and she'll give you an extra entry!
So...Make a Mess, Take a Pic, and Win a Prize! Happy Halloween!!!!


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Tim Burton
Burbank, California
"I've always been misrepresented. You know, I could dress in a clown costume and laugh with the happy people but they'd still say I'm a dark personality."
- Tim Burton
Our great grandparents had the Brothers Grimm, our parents had Roald Dahl and we have Tim Burton. For years he has been the modern purveyor of twisted fairy tales, macabre and innocent, sordid and delightful, blockbuster smashes and straight up flops. His films have become cultural touchstones -- films like Beetle Juice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) -- and have cemented his place among the greatest American directors of all time. His next film, a retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic Alice In Wonderland will mark his seventh collaboration with Johnny Depp, forming the most potent cinematic duo since Roman Polanski and 13-year-old girls. Burton will also serve as head of the jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival, May 12-23.
Tim Burton BiographyGrowing up in the white-washed world of Burbank, California, Burton has described his childhood self as peculiar, dark and chock-full of imagination. It probably helped that he grew up next to a cemetery too. After years as an outsider artist in high school, the prodigious illustrator won a Disney scholarship to attend the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California, where he studied Character Animation for three years. He was hired by Disney as an animator apprentice and made his first short film Vincent (1982), a stop-motion gem based on a poem he had written. His next major film, the live action short Frankenweenie (1984) gained him considerable attention from Hollywood, most notably from Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens, who hand picked Burton to direct the feature film Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
tim burton bursts onto the hollywood landscapeBurton's first feature film, the absurd Pee-wee's Big Adventure cost a paltry $6 million to produce, but made over $40 million at the box office, a huge success by industry standards. Burton had hit a home run in his first at bat, and had officially arrived as a major player in Hollywood. The cult classic also marked the first time that Burton and composer Danny Elfman worked together, a partnership that would re-emerge in all but two of Burton's films. After the financial success of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Warner Bros. tapped Burton to direct its summer tent-pole, Batman. But before he plunged into the world of Hollywood blockbusters, he ensured his place in cult lore with his second feature Beetle Juice, starring Michael Keaton as a "bio-exorcist" intent on scaring a young couple from their home. The film was another huge success for Burton, becoming the 10th highest grossing film of 1988. But the financial success of both Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Beetle Juice would pale in comparison to Burton's next film.
tim burton directs batmanWhen Tim Burton was handed the reins for Batman he was done so amidst some controversy. His desire to cast Michael Keaton -- an actor who was seen as too comedic -- in the titular role was met with massive skepticism from fans and studio heads alike. But after easing tensions with the casting of the brilliant Jack Nicholson as The Joker, and marketing and merchandising campaigns that were the biggest of all time, Burton was ultimately vindicated when Batman became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Keaton and Nicholson were praised for their performances, and Burton gave us a Gotham City that was so dark and haunting, it almost became a character unto itself. We can drool over The Dark Knight until the cows come home, but it was Burton's take on the Caped Crusader that started it all.
tim burton hooks up with johnny deppBefore directing Batman Returns, Tim Burton made what is perhaps his most personal film to date, the nightmarish fairytale Edward Scissorhands. The story about an outsider boy with scissors for hands yearning for acceptance in the famously pastel-colored suburbs was based on a drawing Burton had made as a child, one that perfectly illustrated the alienation he felt growing up in Burbank. Tom Cruise was considered for the role, Tom Hanks passed on it and Michael Jackson begged for it, before Burton ultimately chose a young heartthrob whose performance on the hit show 21 Jump Street had endeared him to teenage girls everywhere. His name was Johnny Depp, and he and Burton would go on to establish one of the most fruitful, and creatively satisfying working relationships in Hollywood.
After working on six more films together -- Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and the upcoming Alice In Wonderland -- the two have become close friends as well, with Johnny Depp claiming love for the acclaimed director: "Most people -- they hear Tim give me direction or we're talking about the character or something on the set -- people are baffled. They don't know what we're talking about. It's just one of those things that you don't question, but I sure love him." You're not the only one, pal. Hopefully Burton will be eloquent this May when he serves as head of the jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival.


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- Foreword
- The Imperatıves Of An Organızatıon Buılt For Speed
- On the Roof Of Anatolia
- The Soul Of Japanese Culture: Kansai
- "I would turn down all the wealth of Croesus for love."
- A User's Guide To The Brain
- The Tıme Of The Comıc Book Artıst Has Come
- Treasury Of Calligraphy
- 10 Reasons To Go To Kuala Lumpur
- Ramadan Exuberance In Istanbul
- A History Of Everyday Life In Pictures
- Taking Top Honors Even When Stale...
- When Color Comes To Water…
- Jazz Capital Istanbul
- Chicago Waiting
- When Vinyl Won't Do
- Spirou At 75!
- Final Days Of The Festival
- Robert College At 150 Years
- Before Hitting The Road
- Trial By Fire
- The Tour De France In Its 100th Year
- Miró In Izmir For The First Time
- Life Is A Long Bridge…
- Flashy And Cheap
- Pearl Of The Danube: Budapest
- City Of Warm Waters: Aqaba
- Folk Cultures In Croatia…
- Second To None
- Looking East From The West
- Beşiktaş Waterfront Palace
- Art Of Korea At Topkapi Palace
- Meeting Point
- Time Travel
- Northern Cyprus In Three Questions
- Mehmet Aktarli's Diyarbakir
- Books Bursting With Life
Dear Guests,
I would like to begin my letter this month by sharing with you some news that gives us great pride. For the third time, Turkish Airlines has been named as 'Europe's Best Airline' by Skytrax, the world's leading airline ranking program. In addition, the award for 'Best Business Class Catering Service' also went to Turkish Airlines. The Skytrax awards are especially meaningful for us because they are determined by the votes of passengers representing more than 160 countries, cast over a ten-month period. In other words, they reflect the favorable opinions of you, our valuable passengers. Besides, being the most favored airline for three consecutive years in Europe with a potential of about one billion passengers is clear proof of sustainable success. I would like to thank you, our valuable passengers who deemed us worthy of these awards. Here at Turkish Airlines we will continue doing our best to make you feel at home, to offer services beyond your expectations, and to win your favor. I would also like to extend here my gratitude to the Turkish Airlines family, because their friendly smiles and dedication played a key role in these awards. Finally, I would like to thank our Honorable Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The thriving status Turkey has reached today due to his visionary leadership was one of our major motivating factors in achieving these awards. Dear guests, Turkey continues growing and developing through major initiatives, and these developments have a substantial impact on the aviation sector as well. I hope that Istanbul's third airport, contracted in May, will be also a great success. Beyond being the world's largest airport with a capacity of 150 million passengers when completed, the third airport in Istanbul will provide an enormous competitive advantage to Turkey. The holy month of Ramadan begins in July. I hope that this blessed month, when all believers are edified through fasting and the blessings of the suhoor and iftar meals, will be an occasion of benevolence for our country and for all mankind. I thank you for choosing Turkish Airlines for your travels and wish you a pleasant flight.
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Saturday 26 January 2013, 9:00am
It's as wild as life gets here at Australia Zoo on the most Aussie day of the year, Australia Day!
There will be heaps of awesome Aussie activities as well as more prizes and giveaways than you can poke a stick at on Saturday 26 January!
The Jacks will be performing a stack of classic Aussie songs LIVE in the Crocoseum at 11:20am!
Get in on all the slithering, swooping, jaw snapping action and see Terri, Bindi and Robert feed the crocs LIVE in our world famous Crocoseum!
We will have delicious Pavlovas for our hungry patrons to decorate and devour!*
"Big Things" Quiz!
Have you ever seen the big pineapple? or the big banana? Well, we've got all 10 of Australia's "big things" hidden around the Zoo!! Help us spot them for your chance to bag a ripper prize pack!
FREE Billy Tea and Damper!*
Enjoy a delicious billy tea and damper brekkie starting at 9am!*
FREE Face Painting from 9.00am - 11.00am
Get your face painted in green and gold or as the Aussie flag to help us celebrate our Nation's biggest day!
Caravan of Smiles Photo Booth!
Crikey! Grab your friends and family and step inside Caravan of Smiles .... Australia's first vintage Caravan Photo Booth!
Be sure to take home your FREE souvenir!
Ripper Major Prize Draw
Enter the Major Prize Draw to WIN some awesome Aussie Prizes!
You can also get up close to many of Australia's drop dead gorgeous wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and of course our you-beaut crocs!
So make sure you come along to Australia Zoo this Australia Day where Crocs and Australia Rule!
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ZF-5744: Multible file uploads using the same $formname in setFileUpload
With the current file upload implementation I can't generate an multiple file upload using the same formname similar to example 1 on http://php.net/manual/en/…
the following code will only upload the last file:
foreach ($files as $file) {
$httpClient->setFileUpload($file, 'userfile[]');
$rs = $httpClient->request('POST');
A patch fixing this is attached, however a subtle BC breakage is introduced. Will apply after consulting with people at Zend.
Fixed and documented in CS-16822
Currently, the unit test for this fix fails...
The implementation of this feature is buggy. See the unit test.
Solved in trunk (commit 24300)
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Sunday, March 18
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Suzanne Carbotte, Ph.D.
Doherty Research Scientist
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
John Diebold, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
G. Michael Purdy, Ph.D.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
A New Era in Ocean Exploration:
Introducing Research Vessel Marcus G. Langseth
Oceans cover about three quarters of the Earth's surface. Although much has been learned about the seafloor and sub-floor in recent decades, much remains to be explored. The panel will describe a wide range of ship operations and scientific investigations of Lamont's newest ocean-going research vessel, the 235-foot Marcus G. Langseth.
This lecture is sponsored by the Lamont-Doherty Alumni Association.
Sunday, March 25
Dallas Abbott, Ph.D.
Adjunct Research Scientist
Cosmic Impact! Evidence from Madagascar
A tsunami wave as high as a 30-story building. Ocean water vaporized, seafloor rock and shells melted, and unprecedented torrential rains. What could cause such an event? Did it ever actually happen? Giant sand dunes in Madagascar are revealing strong clues. Hear exciting new evidence for a massive cosmic impact in the Southwest Indian Ocean during the Middle Ages.
Sunday, April 15
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Roger Buck, Ph.D.
Doherty Senior Research Scientist
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
From Satellites to Camels:
In East Africa Studying the Biggest Magmatic Rift Event Ever Seen
In September 2005 a 40-mile long crack opened in the Earth. Satellite images showed that this was the largest magmatic rifting event ever seen. Is the African continent splitting at the seams? Roger Buck will describe the science behind the cracking event and similar ones in Iceland, and will share his experiences traveling and working in this remote and dangerous desert area at the sourthern end of the Red Sea.
Sunday, April 22
Meredith Kelly, Ph.D.
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Meredith Nettles, Ph.D.
Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Climate Change in Greenland:
Perspectives From the Present and Past
Determining what caused significant and abrupt climate changes in the past is essential for understanding current and future climate change. The extremely rapid response of earth systems to global warming continues to surprise researchers, particularly in the Arctic. This lecture will discuss the stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet because of its potential incluence on global sea level and ocean circulation. Meredith Kelly will discuss past climate changes as recorded by Greenland glaciers. Meredith Nettles will discuss the effects of present global warming on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964
All lectures 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sage Engaged
Please join The Sage Colleges on Friday, August 24, 2012 for our Sage Engaged Community Service Day. This year we will be hosting outreach opportunities at:
- Tricentennial Park for the Albany campus
from 9:30-12:30pm
- Camp Barker (part of the Troy Boys and Girls Club) for the Troy campus
from 12:30-4:00pm
*Buses will be provided for both locations.*
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Where can I get a complete list of working printers?
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=Anyone [4]
Where can I look up specific printer models?
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi [5]
Where can I look up printer models by Manufacturer?
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi [5]
What if my printer is not listed?
Many printers are derivative models of a printer currently
listed in the
OpenPrinting database [4].
Here are some common brand name associations.
- Apollo == HP
- IBM == Lexmark
- Konica == Minolta == QMS
- Ricoh == Infotec == Gestetner == Lanier == NRG == Savin
- And so on...
If you make a match or get your printer otherwise working, please make a new
printer entry using our printer input form. To get to the form click on "Add a
similar printer" on the page of a printer similar to yours (saves you a lot of
typing, as many fields are already pre-filled) or go directly to the
empty form [6]. Type in the printer characteristics and
write in the comment field how you got your printer to work. Do not forget the
driver URL if you use a driver which is not listed on openprinting.org. See
also our Contribution page [7].
Report any questions to the appropriate forum [8] and bugs to the bug tracker [9] (Product: OpenPrinting).
Where is the best place to ask specific questions?
All printing-specific questions are dealt with in a forum [8]
specific to the manufacturer of the printer, specific to an operating system, or for general discussion. Currently there is only web-based access. Perhaps we will add e-mail-based access later.
Where are the archives of the former forums/mailing lists?
They are accessible from the
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Click on the list name, and then the archive link.
The archives can be searched by downloading and greping for keywords,
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- Google [11]
- Google Groups [12]
Where can I find a list of Printing related projects?
Projects [13]
What FAQ's are available?
IndexFAQ [14]
What HOWTO's, hints, and Documentation are available?
Documentation [15]
Where is the Mac OSX Software?
http://www.openprinting.org/macosx/ [16]
How can I help?
HowToContribute [7]
How do I get help?
OpenPrinting support is done via the forums [8].
How do I get a response?
The best way to get a response is to be prepared. Read all
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A good question is short, and preceded by less than a page of text.
We don't need to know every step you have taken, and every line of
debugging output you have generated. Try to be concise, simple,
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- You've posted in the wrong forum (we correct this, but not always immediately).
- You've cross-posted. We read all the forums, we don't want to read the same message multiple times.
- You've replied to yourself.
- You've made your posting difficult to read, for example by adding text files as compressed attachment instead of copying them inline
- Add patches as uncompressed attachment, as they often break when inserted into a posting by copy and paste.
- We don't know the answer.
It is unfortunate that there are far more people asking printer-related
questions than there are experts for those printers. Very few people own more
than one printer, so becoming knowledgeable in many models is nearly
We need as much help making printers work as we can get. If you
- Add printer entries
- Debug PPDs and Foomatic data
- Add printer options to the database
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- Provide any other helpful information
Please post this information to the forums [8] and add new printers
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Another eclectic weekend awaits full of music and art - let's look at the highlights.
On Thursday night at The State Room, Texas troubadour Bob Schneider makes his way back to Salt Lake City in what should be a fun-filled night, of modern, thoughtful accessible folk rock. Schneider's a true road warrior who's a frequent visitor to the Wasatch Front, but this is his first time at TSR - which should prove a perfect fit for Schneider and his devoted fans. Tickets remain on sale and excellent local act Cory Mon opens the show.
And Friday night at The State Room indie-rockers The Low Anthem, pictured above, return. This band played one of the best shows I've seen in town in the past three years back in 2010 at the same venue. When this eclectic quartet gets it going, they're overwhelmingly good. Don't miss this show.
Check them out right here: http://youtu.be/VUKVZXqvqaI
Also Thursday and Friday, don't miss your last chance to see the "Surrounded" art exhibit over at the 54 Finch Lane/Art Barn gallery by local artists Suzanne Simpson and Jim Frazer. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Another treat is Saturday night at Park City's at Eccles Center when the Music of Stax Records band shows up featuring legends guitarist Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn and vocalist Eddie Floyd. For those who don't know, the Memphis based label was home to some greatest soul music ever waxed in this country during the '60s and '70s. Tickets remain on sale.
Watch Eddie singing a soul classic right here: http://youtu.be/crllk0YHAGo
Also Friday gives Salt Lake music lovers a chance to see surf-rock guitar pioneer Dick Dale is at Liquid Joe's on Friday. Dale, 74, is a highly influential guitarist with a signature sound. This could be a great time and tickets start at $20 and remain available.
Check out Dale right here. Yeah, this guy rocks. http://youtu.be/9UmmbF1Zyvk


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Position: WR-HB
Height: 5-11 Weight: 192 lbs.
Born: July 28, 1952 in Oklahoma City, OK
High School: Pueblo
College: Oklahoma St. (school history) (Thompson college stats)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 8th round (194th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 41 (2177th overall since 1950)
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There is so much going on this weekend. I'll be at the Bandwagon Roadshow today, and I already told you about tonight's Goddesses Of Athena Party happening at Revolution. But there is still more.
- Kelis will be bringing all the boys to Parliament House's courtyard tonight when she performs there.
- Reggaefest 2010 has Shaggy, Barrington Levy and others coming to Hard Rock Live tonight.
- I'm not a big fan of the guy, but I know some of you will be interested to know Carlos Mencia will be at the Improv tonight.
- I'm not a huge fan of Electronica either, my interest in it left when the '90s did. But again, some of you are fans so you'll want to check out Full Sail University's Electronic Dance Music organization's Labor Day party tonight at Island Oasis in Winter Park.


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Local sources say Depp project unlikely
Published: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:29 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:29 a.m.
Initial reports that Johnny Depp may be filming a movie here may be untrue.
After checking with local film sources, it appears rumors of Depp coming to the Port City to film a movie have been circulating for some time.
Postings recently on The Wilmington Casting Call's Facebook page, Axcesstalent.com and Craigslist.com indicated casting for principal, supporting and extra roles had begun for the alleged unnamed Depp film.
The Wilmington Casting Call has since deleted the posting from its Facebook page, said page owner Joe Montanti.
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- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 quart half-and-half cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained
- 2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50 crackers)
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream and pepper. Stir in oysters and crackers. Pour into 12 greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 12 servings.
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"Made this for my husband and it was OK but not one I would make again. Did not bring out the good oyster taste to me. My husband loves almost anything and he did not care for this either."
"This was not good, I like my old recipe with crackers...no eggs"
"In order to make it a little healthier, to half of the recipe I subbed egg beaters for the eggs, used fat free 1/2 & 1/2, added a cup of peas, cut the salt in 1/2 and added a 1/2 tsp. of Old Bay. What a delicious meal! Will do again."
"In a 1 1/2 qt casserole, half of the recipe worked wonderfully. That was enough for 4-6 people."
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Why are Stobart Group doing driver development training?
"It is absolutely paramount that all our drivers should know how to get the best out of their vehicles. That's why all our driver trainers, including myself, have been through Volvo's 2-day Eco-Driving Course, both the I-Shift and the manual components. This is despite the fact that our Volvo fleet will be 100% on I-Shift by September 2008. We feel that way, it is possible for the trainers to evaluate the benefits of the I-Shift gearbox in a back to back driving situation," says Neale.
Tell us about the driver training.
"So far, we've put 30 to 40 Driver Trainers and Lead Drivers hroughthe Eco-Driving Course at Volvo Truck's HQ at Warwick. They aredelivering the training to the drivers on the fleet and they have welcomed it. The driver trainers try to put the driver at ease and help them to incorporate best practice, planning and anticipation into their driving. It helps them understand what their vehicle can and can't do," Neale explains.
What was the response from the drivers?
"In our experience 80% of drivers return improved fuel economy with I-Shift and that figure is getting better. Green or eco driving means fuel efficient driving and cutting down on the amount of fossil fuels we're using and our emissions. Furthermore, training is also helping driver retention," reports Neale.
Stobart Group is one of the UK's best known logistics company with a fleet of over 1,000 trucks and around 1,500 drivers. Improving fuel economy and reducing its carbon footprint is high on the company's agenda. It has been actively involved with Volvo Trucks Driver Development programme since 2006. Neale Burdon is the company's Resource and Training Manager with responsibility for driver training. Stobart Group driver trainers are DSA registered and have the NVQ A1 Assessor Driving Goods Vehicles quualification.


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Pecotic Ends Historic Run in ITA All-America Semifinals
Princeton senior Matija Pecotic won four matches in three days and nearly captured a fifth at the ITA All-America championship in Tulsa, Okla.
The two-time Ivy League Player of the Year started the day with a 6-3, 6-7(1), 4-1 (ret.) win over seventh-seeded Raymond Sarmiento of USC in the quarterfinal. Pecotic was up 5-3 in the second set, but Sarmiento fought off six match points to square the match and eventually get it into a tiebreak, which Sarmiento won 7-1.
In the third set, Sarmiento retired due to injury with Pecotic up 4-1 in games, and Pecotic was on to the final against sixth-seeded Alex Domijan of Virginia.
Pecotic was one of two unseeded players in the semis, along with Peter Kobelt of Ohio State. While Kobelt was able to upset his opponent, eighth-seeded KU Singh of Georgia, Pecotic came up a tiebreak short of doing the same.
Domijan won 6-4, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) as Pecotic forced tiebreaks on each of the last two sets in his bid to outlast the highest-remaining seed in the draw. In the second set, Domijan led 5-4 and 6-5, serving in both games while Pecotic was able to kepe the match going. In the tiebreak, Domjian led 6-4 before Pecotic tied it and extended the extra session.
"I couldn't be more pleased with Matija's preparation and quality of play this weekend at the All-Americans," Princeton coach Billy Pate said. "He is a warrior and competed with tremendous fight, determination and energy all the way through the end. He almost had yet another great win against Domijan, who won this tournament two years ago as a freshman. Matija's win this morning against Sarmiento was another gritty performance versus one of the nation's elite players. Most of all, he distinguished himself and his university with pride while gaining valuable experience playing at this level."
With his win Friday, Pecotic became the first Princetonian to make the quarterfinals in the event since Ted Farnsworth '84 in 1982. He is only the third Princeton player to do so since the event began in 1979, after Jay Lapidus, the No. 1 seed in 1979, made the final and Farnsworth made the semis in 1982, also losing to the No. 6 seed.
Only two other Ivy League players have advanced as far in the event, with Columbia's Jeff Chiang getting to the semifinals in 1989 and Harvard's James Blake, the No. 2 seed, winning the title in 1998.


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In this edition we look at France's hotel industry, specifically at the top end of the market here in Paris. During the past decade, the arrival of a number of new hotels has...
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This edition comes to you from the Grand Mosque of Paris, where we're discussing Islam in France. This as millions of Muslims across the globe observe Ramadan and around five...
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I have someone who sells a variety of physical products that have different weights and sizes. What's the best way to set that up so customers aren't charged multiple flat rate fees? Also, what plugin would be best for this? I'd like to have one that allows handling fees.
What you are talking about is called Table Rate Shipping which will give you better control for e-commerce.
There are some very good ecommerce solutions for WordPress including
Personally I think choice comes down to other factors
to be honest ... I can say it is likely that GetShopped or WooCommerce can do all of these so it will be a matter of adding up the premium / plugins costs.
There are plenty of other WordPress ecommerce solutions, but many of them will not meet all 5 of these requirements
and dare I say it ... you should always compare this to Magento which is also a LAMP stack / PHP / Apache / SQL based ecommerce solution.


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A few months ago, my husband took me to a play in New York City as a birthday gift. I asked to attend "Porgy and Bess," which is considered an American opera, to see a favorite singer/actress, Audra McDonald, in the lead female role of Bess, a tough and physically demanding role. This revival of George Gershwin's American "opera" took place at The Richard Rodger's Theater. The play ran until September 19 and won a Tony for Audra McDonald.
The characters in Porgy and Bess were mostly all African American; only a few white actors had parts as policemen. Occasionally, the lighting actually erased racial distinctions and color was neutered. In the story, poor fishermen and their families formed a tight community on Catfish Row in South Carolina where the men worked hard all week, and on Saturday, they played cards betting their wages and drinking to forget the labor of the week.
The male lead, Norm Lewis as Porgy, claims our affections as a sweet man, with a badly deformed leg. He lives alone amidst the other fishermen, working and playing with the men. Enter antagonist Philip Boynton as Crown, a pimp and hustler, bringing his drug addicted woman, his sexy wife Bess, into the group. Trouble erupts, and Crown must flee leaving Bess alone. The women of Catfish Row reject Bess for her loose morals but kindhearted Porgy takes her in.
Alas, that is how their great love grows. All is peaceful until Crown returns, demoralizing a changed Bess. She goes with him and is seduced by his shaming of her. In her despair, she succumbs once more to "happy dust," drugs plied on her by the immoral and opportunistic drug dealer, "Sporting' Man." She feels worthless.
Porgy again reclaims Bess's heart and instills hope, but she is broken, and Crown does not give up. She belongs to him, even though Mariah, the strong older mother figure in the community, has performed a divorce ceremony to split them, making Bess free to be with Porgy legitimately.
Porgy avenges Bess by fighting Crown, who dies. Now Porgy must answer for murder, though it was circumstantial. The audience's emotions are up and down and up again. Somehow, there is reconciliation in this adaptation, or it would truly be a great tragedy.
There is great pathos and wrenching emotion in the solos sung by Bess and Porgy. "I loves you Porgy; you are my man" and the haunting and sensual lullaby, "Summertime." The devil-may-care "I've got plenty of nothin'" sung by Porgy when he happily reveals he and Bess are now lovers. He needs nothing else.
By the end, we were emotionally spent and afterward walked along 46th Street, checking out new plays. We then headed toward the parking lot across from the theatre and noticed a small crowd forming outside the theater. Of course, it was the stage entrance. Excitement rose in me in face of a happening, and I just knew I would speak to Audra McDonald that day. I felt it in my bones. So we crossed, mingled in the group with programs and pens at the ready.
First came that big bad old Crown (Philip Boynton), who was very ebullient. He signed autographs and accommodated fans who wanted to be photographed with him. Do I dare, thought I. Why not? Opportunities come fleetingly so carpe diem. I muscled my way, inch by inch, and sure enough, the jolly "bad guy" laughingly took photos with all of us camera hogs. He loved it, I think. Arm in arm, we smiled for the camera.
Then lo and behold, a very handsome, distinguished Porgy emerged through the yellow door looking 20 years younger! Norm Lewis chatted with his groupies, said he could not allow himself to speak for days before a performance to preserve his magnificent baritone voice. Norm also revealed the need for physical therapy every day to be able to twist and drag his character's deformed leg during every performance. Stars do suffer for their roles. I asked to take a photo with him, and he so nicely obliged. He is very handsome! I did feel weak kneed in my old age, and it felt good.