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Those of us eagerly awaiting the arrival of a successor to the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV may have to wait a little longer, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Sony has delayed development of larger screen OLED TVs. Although Sony had attendees at CES 2009 salivating at prototype 21-inch and 27-inch OLED TVs, according to 'sources close to the company' the XEL-1, which was released in late 2007, apparently won't be getting a bigger brother until 2010 at the earliest.Read More
The OLED TV market is ever so slowly heating up with the announcement from LG that it will launch a 15-inch OLED TV in the Korean market at the end of the year. LG first revealed a prototype 15-inch OLED TV at CES 2009 in January where it impressed with the incredible contrast and 0.8mm thin profile that OLED technology provides.Read More
Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are just starting to appear in consumer electronics, such as Sony's OLED XEL-1 TV and the United Keys OLED Keypad, but barely have we been there five seconds and already scientists are talking up what could be OLED's successor – a nanocrystal that constantly emits light, which may open the door to dramatically less expensive and more versatile lasers, brighter LED lighting and biological markers tracking how a drug interacts with a cell at a level never before possible.Read More
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My 7000M in my acer 5520 is running extremely hot making it impossible to play almost any game. The idle temp is usually around 92 Celsius, and the gaming temp can be 110 Celsius+ in some instances, I checked my fps in Counterstrike and it came out to 4. I am sure the problem is with the GPU because I have reformatted, and used it in different fresh installs of different OS's. I cleaned my fan and heatsink (the fan was very dirty, this helped to drop the temp a bit). My heatsink has burning on it, which leads me to believe that it may no be conducting the cool air properly. So my 2 questions, 1 - Do you think replacing the heatsink would solve this problem, 2- do you have any other suggestions that may solve this problem.
Acer 5520 Geforce 7000M GPU Overheats in games
Started by co88dy , Jan 16 2009 08:28 PM
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 08:42 PM
First off, let me say that is the hottest 7000m I have seen so far and if this problem continues, your gpu will be fried. What i suggest you do is this: Instead of replacing your heatsink (which I highly doubt you can), call acer and ask them to help you out with the problem. This is not the first instance of gpu overheating i have come across on this laptop. Good luck and I hope your problem will be resolved.
Posted 16 January 2009 - 08:46 PM
Thank you for the quick response I just checked my warranty, and it is over on Jan 22, glad this didn't happen 6 days later. Anyway I will send it in and have them do what is necessary. I will update on what the problem was if they tell me.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 10:11 PM
if that doesnt help at all try using some thermic paste it should help and if not, maybe your 7000m is working at higer clock speeds and its burning up the card
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Posted 12 May 2009 - 04:25 AM
i did experience with my acer aspire 5520 using the sma envidia 7000m gpu after a few weeks of having this problem i started to attempt to find the cause and the problem and found that the headsink had actually no connection to the chip and therefor the gpu was holding all the heat so i gently pressed in and held the headsink down on teh chip and results were fast and effective i went from 90+ drgrees to 60 - 70 within a couple of seconds
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since doing this i have managed to run css in high gfx at around 40 fps however before fixing the problem completely i did run css un directx 81 instead of direct x 90 do change the dx level go into steam select css then go into its advanced lauch options and add one of the following lines of code
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I was having lunch last month with a colleague, Nathan. At 65 he's at the height of his research career, earns a good salary as a university professor and has been married to Sheila for 35 years. They have three adult children, all grown and living close by.
Sheila, 64, is a public relations consultant, and one of her clients is the local professional basketball team. She loves her work and doesn't mind putting in up to 50 hours a week.
Our conversation started with work, politics and the cold snap we were having but quickly turned to Nathan's marriage and the fact that lately he and his wife seemed to be fighting all the time. "When the kids were living with us, we were more of a united front: Us against them," Nathan said with a half-grin. "Now we seem to snip and contradict each other a lot."
I sensed he was looking for advice from me as a relationship expert. Nathan had heard me discuss the findings from my long-term study on marriage many times and even enjoyed reading my book based on the findings. So I invited him to come to my office later that week and discuss strategies from that research he might use at home.
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The first question I asked Nathan was what they disagreed about so I could gauge the seriousness of the situation. "We don't have rip-roaring fights," he said. "We seem to squabble over household stuff, like who's going to deal with the roofer because we're both so swamped at work, and how we're going to pay for it. Or why she made plans on the night I thought we were having dinner together. Or what we should do with my late dad's Lincoln that's been parked in our garage. Just stuff like that."
But then he added, clearly frustrated: "She misinterprets everything I say. I make an effort to hear what she has to say, but it isn't working." He also expressed the feeling that she was more critical of him than he was of her. He looked at me with fear in his eyes and asked, "Is our marriage in trouble?"
My study of long-married couples shows that the real block to happiness and marital success isn't the amount of conflict; it's the ratio of positive to negative experiences. I've found that the positive times need to outweigh the negatives by a factor of about 5:1.
I felt that Nathan and Sheila's areas of disagreement weren't too serious. What's happening here, I told him, was that they had fallen into a pattern of poor communication. But, I told him, by paying more attention to how they were speaking to each other, they could get themselves out.
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In my study I found, not surprisingly, that partners who communicate poorly with each other become very dissatisfied and unhappy in their relationships. So in that sense, Nathan and Sheila were having a problem that could potentially damage their marriage.
I told Nathan that while arguing is normal, what's important is the way the spouses handle those spats. It's essential that you feel you can resolve your differences, even if you agree to disagree on certain topics.
We don't always realize that the message we're sending our partners is not the one they're hearing. This tends to occur for one of two reasons. First, there may be a discrepancy between our words and our behaviors (e.g., kind words but a disapproving look). If a disconnect like this does occur, the truth usually lies in our behaviors.
The second reason for miscommunication is that we occasionally have trouble articulating exactly what we mean. Nathan offered a textbook example: "I said to Sheila, 'Let's go out for dinner tonight.' Oh boy, if looks could kill. She glared at me, and the mood was ruined. She inferred that I was attacking her cooking, which has become pretty perfunctory lately with our schedules. But I was really trying to ask her out on a date."
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FARMINGTON, Utah — Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings released dramatic dash-cam video Friday showing a Morgan County Sheriff's deputy shooting a woman following a Nov. 24 vehicle pursuit that ended in South Weber.
Kristine Nicole Biggs, 41, of Rock Springs, Wyo., was shot in the eye by a Morgan County Sheriff's deputy following a chase that covered 32 miles.
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In September, three members of the SIS Intercultural Management Institute (IMI) journeyed to Ukraine's Crimean peninsula to evaluate a Danish conflict-prevention and society-building program.
Research and Publications Coordinator Justin Papka, Program Associate Walid Hammam, SIS/MA '12, and Ph.D. student Yelena Osipova work with Cross Cultures Project Association's Open Fun Football Schools. The Danish program encourages positive changes in multiethnic and multicultural dialogue, cross-community interactions and peace-building through childhood sports.
During this first trip to the towns of Andreevka, Feodosiya, Kostochka and Gruvshevka in September, the staff engaged with youth, coaches, parents and local government officials. Yevgeniy Stolitenko, a local who is in charge of Grassroots Development at the Ukrainian Football Federation, also joined IMI field staff.
"The Cross Cultures Project wants this to be more than youth sports. They want it to mobilize local communities," Papka said. "Despite the country we go to, or cultural tensions we witness, local communities always seek an outlet to feel normal and get away from economic, cultural and ethnic problems."
The benefits of the program include reaching out to underprivileged sections of society, including girls, minorities and orphans, as well as improving cross-cultural understanding, said Hammam.
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If you look inside mongodb/bin folder (
The mongoDB has import and export tools.
If you're running mongod locally on the default port, you can just do:
Example: Dumping Everything
Example: Dumping a Single Collection
Others like
mongoexport, mongoimport, mongorestore, bsondump etc.
for more http://www.mongodb.org/display/DOCS/Import+Export+Tools
You can use something like this to export:
And to import, just run:
It is important to remember that mongorestore just insert new documents, but does not update or delete the old ones. If you want to discard your database, you need to use the --drop:
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Desmar Jackson scored 24 points at Drake
Feb. 4, 2014
By Tom Weber
DES MOINES, Iowa - Southern Illinois dominated Drake on Tuesday night, 74-58, for its first three-game winning streak of the season and first three-game win streak in conference play in six years.
The Salukis (9-15, 5-6) are playing their best basketball of the season, and sophomore guard Anthony Beane has been the catalyst, scoring 20 points tonight, giving him 69 during the current win streak.
Beane's sudden emergence has relieved some of the scoring load from senior Desmar Jackson, who turned in another tremendous all-around performance with 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and six steals.
SIU got off to a great start. Entering the game as a 29 percent shooting team from 3-point, the Salukis made 6-of-9 from downtown in the first half. The defense was equally impressive, forcing 11 first-half turnovers.
The Bulldogs (12-11, 3-8) made one, desperate comeback attempt, cutting a 20-point deficit to eight, 46-38, early in the second half. Beane snuffed out the rally with a 3-pointer that started a back-breaking 13-4 SIU run.
"I thought for 36 minutes, that's as good as we can get," said SIU head coach Barry Hinson. "That's genie in a bottle stuff."
Southern avenged a home loss to Drake that took place two weeks ago, and it kept alive hopes of finishing in the top six and avoiding Thursday night play at the conference tournament.
"The basic rule is, if you lose a home game at your place, you have to go get that game back (on the road)," Hinson said. "This was a must-win for us."
The Salukis played their 2-3 zone defense with a sense of urgency, deflecting passes and contesting virtually every 3-point shot. Jackson was the primary menace at the top of the zone as he recorded six steals for the third time this season.
"We knew coming into this game that because of their 3-point shooting and their athleticism on the perimeter driving it with (Jordan) Daniels and (Richard) Carter, we really had to play zone," Hinson said. "We made it hard for them to penetrate, and we knew we'd have to give up some threes."
The Bulldogs were lukewarm from 3-point, connecting on 9-of-27 tries. They weren't much better from the field overall as they shot 37 percent.
Conversely, SIU made 7-of-13 shots from outside the arc. Beane was 3-of-6 and Jackson made 2-of-3.
"We knew they were going to zone us and make us shoot outside shots," Hinson said. "Since they beat us at our place and we went 4-for-18 (from 3-point), we've put an enormous amount of emphasis on shooting and being ready to shoot."
With seven games to go in the regular season, the Salukis are hitting their stride, Hinson said.
"We're winning the rebounding battle, we're shooting the ball much better, we're distributing the ball much better, we're more unselfish, Anthony and Dez are open more than they have been, it's contagious," he said.
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In 2002, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) designated over 11,000 acres within Tillamook State Forest as potential for system of mountain biking trails under a project name "Mountain Bike Area #1". This area was identified as part of a 1994 plan which included "technical trail riding" opportunities. Since that time, the department has recognized the growing need for "one-way" (Downhill) and "purpose built" (Freeride) mountain biking trails as aspect of this area.
In 2006, W.T.F. stepped forward as a team of local mountain bike riders focused on collaborating with ODF to deliver on providing riding opportunities for challenge to variety of skill-levels and styles (including DH, FR, and All-mountain).
While ODF continues developing a long-term plan for the area, W.T.F. volunteers have been helping design DH and FR specific opportunities that would address the growing need and stand ready to organize volunteers to help with ongoing trail build and maintenance.
A draft of trail plan was submitted by W.T.F. to ODF for consideration.
In spring of 2010, the ODF Forest Grove district made decision to put any further planning for a mountain biking specific trail network in Tillamook State Forest on hold due to lack of district resources, time, and funding even though W.T.F. has already supplied bulk of planning resources, has pledged full volunteer support to construct and maintain the trails under adopt-a-trail agreement, and has provided user input in support of a parking pass fee to cover costs of administrative time. Our belief is that this project would be cost neutral to ODF.
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Monday 23 November 2009
A project with the potential to revolutionise the food and drink packaging industry has earned Nottingham Trent University's School of Science and Technology the title of Food and Drink iNet Innovation Champion 2009. The development of an innovative packaging material to eliminate leaching from bottled beverages as well as the contamination of food products, was also recognised as the winner of the CenFRA Award for 'Most Innovative Research Project'.
Using their expertise in nanotechnology, scientists at Nottingham Trent University have been able to adapt existing manufacturing techniques to overcome problems faced by the packaging industry. The leaching, or escaping, of gases from within bottled beverages is one such problem and has been solved by using nanofillers to enhance plastic packaging materials - by no more than just a few nanometers (one millionth of a millimetre). Using this nanoscopic technique doesn't affect the appearance of the plastic packaging and eliminates the need to use heavier materials such as glass. This has the potential to save huge amounts of energy required for the processing and transporting of bottled beverages.
The research has also led to the development of materials with antimicrobial properties - which kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms - that can be used in direct contact with food. Existing methods used to combat microbial contamination of food products currently aren't suitable for plastic packaging. The scientists have overcome this problem by developing a special 'antimicrobial nanocomposite' that can be used within these materials. The improved properties of this packaging is also expected to extend the shelf-life of food.
Dr Fennge Gao from Nottingham Trent University's School of Science and Technology said: "I'm absolutely thrilled that we've received this award. We were happy to use our considerable expertise in this area to provide a pragmatic solution to very real and everyday problems for the food and drink industry. To have our efforts recognised with this award is a real honour for Nottingham Trent University."
Judges of the iNet Innovation Awards said: "This product has the potential to revolutionise the packaging industry and represents a big shift in thinking."
Nottingham Trent University's School of Science and Technology received The Food and Drink Forum Innovation Champion 2009 accolade at an award ceremony attended by around 150 representatives from across the East Midlands food and drink sector.
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The Food and Drink iNetThe organiser of the Innovation Awards, the Food and Drink iNet, is aiming to foster innovation in the region's food and drink sector by encouraging businesses to turn new ideas into new business through the development of new technologies and products. It's also hoping to stimulate new processes, services and ways of working in the industry to help boost the sector.
Funded by East Midlands Development Agency (emda), the Food and Drink iNet is managed by a consortium, led by the Food & Drink Forum and including Food Processing Faraday, Nottingham Trent University, the University of Lincoln, and the University of Nottingham.
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Cincinnati formally withdrew its bid Thursday to host the 2016 Republican National Convention, the AP reported, after local leaders said the Queen City on the Ohio River failed to meet RNC criteria regarding adequate convention facilities.
But Cleveland is still standing, along with Dallas, Denver and Kansas City. With Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich leading his Democratic challenger this year by as many as 15 points, according to the last Quinnipiac University Ohio Poll, Cleveland nabbing the top prize would be both a feather in Gov. Kasich's hat and maybe a harbinger of good things to come, should he decide to again seek his party's nomination for president as he tried but failed to do in 2000.
And now that Gov. Kasich has sufficient buzz about him being a rising outlier candidate as a "comeback" executive of a Midwestern state so central to any winning bid for the White House, the GOP bringing its presidential election year megaevent to Ohio would bode well for Kasich, who is expected to win a second and final term in November barring some unseen scandal toppling his expected path to victory.
Cleveland remains a perennial poor large city, however, and news from a report by HSH.com®, the nation's largest publisher of mortgage and consumer loan information, showing that the cost of a median-priced home is just $102,100, the least expensive among the 27 metro areas the data collection group focused on this year, may not be a headline Gov. Kasich wants to talk about, given his claim that the state was broken and he's fixed it.
To afford to purchase a home in Cleveland, on the North Coast by Lake Erie, a Clevelander should expect to earn $29,788.67 to pay principle, interest, taxes and insurance. According to Census data for 2014, Ohio's median income is $48,246, down from the national figure of $53,046. Ohio peaked at $54,395 in 2000, according to the Census's Current Population Survey.
"Cleveland remains the most affordable metro on our list again. The lack of consistent and significant price growth continues to hurt homeowners in Cleveland. But for homebuyers, the lack of price growth offered housing opportunities for those with smaller salaries in the first quarter," HSH.com's report explained.
At the opposite end of the state in Cincinnati, the second Ohio city in the 27-metro survey, the price of a home is higher but still very affordable at $121,700. To afford the purchase of a home, a salary of $31,850.18 is the floor for paying principle, interest, taxes and insurance.
"Cincinnati took one step back in affordability during the first quarter. Like its sister-city Cleveland, Cincinnati home prices struggled to gain positive ground over both the long- and short-term," HSM.com wrote. "Homebuyers in Cincinnati could have made more than $1,000 less in the beginning of the year and still have been able to afford their monthly mortgage payments."
According to HSH.com, the National Association of Realtors' first-quarter data for median home prices and HSH.com's first-quarter average interest rate for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages were used to determine how much salary it would take to afford the base cost of owning a home in 27 metro areas.
San Francisco was the most expensive among the metro areas, with a median-priced home selling for $679,800, a price that required a minimum salary of $137,129.55.


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Here is the bath today. I painted the ceiling and baseboards a crisp white. The walls are Belgian Waffle. The shower curtain is a waffle weave spa type curtain.
Here is a BEFORE picture of the guest bedroom. The walls were a pale blue and the floors were the dark laminate. The precious owners had removed stained carpet in the bedrooms and placed inexpensive laminate floors down. The problem was they were thinner than the adjoining real wood floors in the hallway and there was a 1/2 step down to get into the rooms.
I painted the walls a sage green that matches the green toile curtains and bed skirt perfectly. We replaced the laminate with cream colored carpet. Since these are guest rooms they don't get a lot of traffic, so I wasn't worried about the light color.
The cream duvet and the sage sheets are the items I purchased at Home Goods last week with my gift card.


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Rowenta Beauty is an internationally known hair care brand that emphasizes on using only expertly crafted and professionally engineered tools that create incredible results. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Michele Lupton, the Marketing Communications Director of Groupe SEB. Here is what she had to say...
(Q) Rowenta is known for their garment care products, as they are known for their floor, home, and comfort care products. Now they are known for their hair care products which includes an array of unique hair devices which are part of Rowenta Beauty. Can you tell me a little more about this brand?
Founded in Germany in 1909, Rowenta has a long history of innovation. In 1912, Rowenta manufactured their first clothing iron, paving the way for their position today as the world's largest producer of irons. In 1974, Rowenta expanded into home care and launched their first vacuum cleaner. Consumers are less familiar with the fact that in Europe, Rowenta also has over 90 years of experience creating and perfecting hair styling tools. In 1921, Rowenta launched one of the first electric curling irons, and in 1966, one of the first domestic blow dryers.
(Q) What inspired you to create Rowenta Beauty? Tell me a little more about the inspiration behind the brand...
Our mission at Rowenta Beauty is to reveal the full potential of women's hair. We are excited to share our expertly crafted tools by making them accessible to all women – not just elite hair stylists. We have focused our product development on both professional engineering and hair science resulting in intuitive tools that can be used by any woman.
(Q) You currently offer four unique devices, which are all impressive and have the ability to do various things. The Curl Active Curling Iron, the Straight Express Flat Iron, the Versa Style Styling Iron, and the Inspiration Pro Auto Sensor Dryer. Out of these products, which one is the most popular?
Our most popular items are the Straight Express Flat Iron and the Inspiration Pro Hair Dryer. Consumers are amazed at how easy and fast they can straighten their hair with the Straight Express, regardless of hair types, and rave about how shiny and smooth their hair gets. As for the Inspiration Pro, they say that it dries their hair fast with zero frizz and unmatched shine, and love that the Auto Sensor feature enables to have the dryer blow air only when it is held in hand and automatically turn off when it is put down, as one online reviewer said "it makes styling hair like juggling two plates instead of six."
(Q) Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone. I love it because it's my birthstone. I have to ask, how is it in used in hair care and how will my hair benefit from using it?
Tourmaline has a natural ability to generate negative ions and infrared heat. In salon tools, the infrared heat penetrates the hair without overheating, while negative ions reduce frizz and add shine by sealing in the hair cuticle to lock in moisture. Within our range, tourmaline is used to boost the ceramic coating found on the Versa Style, Straight Express and Curl Active Curling Iron, while the Inspiration Pro features tourmaline-boosted ceramic heating components to produce infrared ionic air that also helps in breaking down water droplets faster.
(Q) Let's talk technology. I have to ask, what is ProCurling Technology? Tell me a little more about this Rowenta essential...
The exclusive ProCurling™ Technology is found within our Versa Style Iron. It is made of two elements: curved-in lateral edges along the plates that have gentle friction on hair and the rounded silicone exterior that gently grips the hair – they work together to create curls, waves or volume in one easy pass.
(Q) It is impressive how different technologies can help our hair. What is 3D-Straight Technology? How does this technology benefit hair?
The 3D-Straight™ Technology found within our Straight Express Flat Iron works to straighten any type of hair in one pass. It is consists in 16 integrated heated teeth which comb, stretch and pre-straightens the hair before it goes through the plates.
(Q) What is Auto Sensor Technology? How does this benefit hair?
The Auto Sensor™ Technology in the Inspiration Pro serves as a time and energy saver. When your hand reaches the sensor, the dryer turns on, and when you set the dryer down – taking your hand off the handle – the dryer turns off. It is particularly convenient when a woman is drying her hair in sections, no need to go through the hassle of switching the dryer on and off and resetting the heat and speed between each section!
(Q) For all of those beauty enthusiasts, including hair lovers that are reading this interview, what would you like them to know? What is next for Rowenta Beauty?
We are always striving to be innovative and incorporate the latest technologies into our products to protect hair, making it safe and convenient to look and feel glamorous. We want the readers to know that as long as you are using the appropriate tools, it is okay to straighten, curl or blow dry your hair daily.
Then, I had the chance to speak with Josue Perez, celebrity hairstylist and Rowenta Beauty brand ambassador. Here is what he had to tell me...
(Q) When it comes to your amazing curling iron, I have to ask, can you achieve tighter curls? How is this possible?
To achieve big and tight curls (without looking too overdone) using the Curl Active, take advantage of the tool's motorized barrel. Once the hair is in place at the tip, press the button one direction to rotate the hair up and for the next section, press the other direction. This will give your hair a more varied look.
(Q) Say that I'm done washing my hair, but I don't really want to blow dry it. Can I use the flat iron on my hair while it is wet or damp?
If you really don't want to blow dry your hair – towel dry it until it's just damp and not wet. Then, use a leave in conditioner and heat protectant spray all over to saturate the strands before using the straightener.
(Q) How can I add amazing curls to my hair using the style iron?
The Versa Style Iron's rounded edges and soft grip silicon strips help curl the hair with minimal effort. Take a small section of hair and pull tight. Slowly glide the Versa Style iron down about one inch. Then rotate the iron counter clockwise (up) 180 degrees. Very slowly, glide the tool down the rest of your hair and remove when you hit the tips – the curl is taking shape.
(Q) How do I create volume using the hair dryer?
Towel try your hair about 50% and then apply a volumizing mousse or root lifting spray. Going section at a time, fluff hair using your finger tips while hitting it with the dryer. You can also flip your hair upside down and dry that way. Once you have the desired volume, hold down the Inspiration Pro's cool shot button. This will help keep the look in place.
(Q) The question on everyone's mind is, can anyone use Rowenta Beauty products?
Anyone and everyone from experienced stylists to somebody interested in just changing up their look can you the Rowenta tools. They're super simple and really deliver salon quality results.
For more information, please visit www.rowentabeauty.com today.


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The Official Training Group for Vertical Runners is Northeast Ohio Fit (NEO Fit)! The training program is for runners who want to train for and complete a Marathon or Half Marathon. Our coaches are devoted to getting you in the best shape of your life in a non-intimidating, fun, and safe environment. Upon joining, you will receive day-by-day training schedules, Saturday morning group runs, access to trained coaches, informational seminars and a NEO Fit marathon training t-shirt as well as a discounted race entry. NEO Fit began a partnership in 2010 with Vertical Runner to create a supportive running community, allowing runners of all levels to achieve their goals with a motivating training program.
For more information check out NEO Fit!
Achilles Running Shop is a running and walking specialty store for everyone. We offer gait analysis, which is a detailed look at how you walk. We will assess your foot type by looking at shape, width, arch, and volume, and examine your gait cycle, free of charge. With the technology in today's running shoes, a sure fit can be done on anyone with high arched, neutral or flat feet, narrow, medium or wide width. Choosing the correct shoe can make a big difference in your everyday life. Come and visit us at 8791 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Also, check out our website where we will keep the community updated on area HS cross country & track information, and honor "Athletes of the WeekC".


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25 percent of 2010 budget goes to education
December 22, 2009
Over 25 percent of the state budget has gone to the Ministry of Education, said Minister of Education Prince Faisal bin Abdullah,
Saudi Gazette
reported today.
The ministry's budget will fund the King Abdullah Project for the Development of Public Education, which is estimated to cost about SR9 billion, the minister said.
The new budget has also allocated funds for building 1,200 schools in the Kingdom, in addition to 3,112 school buildings now being constructed.
Over 770 new schools have been completed this year and 2,000 schools renovated, Prince Faisal said.


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A Cobra in a barn; it's every car enthusiast's f
Very few of us have been lucky enough to actually discover a Cobra in a barn, but it's a dream we all share.
Welcome to cobrainthebarn.com, a website inspired by a series of books I have written about the search for old cars and bikes. Starting with the original book – The Cobra in the Barn, and continuing on through the three books that followed – the concept of discovering cars is much more universal than I originally thought. Nothing gives me more satisfaction at a book signing than when I'm approached by enthusiasts with stories to tell about a car or bike they discovered. This website will allow enthusiasts to purchase special edition copies of these books signed, suitable for collecting and gift giving.
The site is also a way for me to deplete some of my automotive inventory. You see, it's hard for me to sell cars because I become so attached to them. But the collection has grown too large, so a number of cars that have not been on the market for a number of years will now be sold.
The third purpose of this site is for you to contribute stories and photos of barn-find discoveries you have made for possible inclusion in future books. If you have interesting stories about cars, trucks, motorcycles -- even airplanes and armament – please send them to me. I'll keep them on file and possibly contact you when I am compiling data for an appropriate book.
Remember, historically significant cars, bikes, etc, are good, but the actual story of the discovery is MORE important. So I'd rather write about a Model A Ford or a Honda 305 Dream with good stories than a Bugatti or a Vincent with mediocre stories. Get it?
Thanks for visiting this site and I hope to hear from you!
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Guided by the needs of its patients and their families, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH or "Mass General") aims to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities it serves.
The third oldest general hospital in the United States and the oldest and largest hospital in New England, Mass General continues its tradition of excellence today. On July 17, 2012, Mass General was named America's best hospital by U. S. News & World Report based on its quality of care, patient safety, and reputation in 16 different specialties.
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The Wake Forest University's men's basketball will give fans access to practice on Monday (Feb. 28) at the Joel Coliseum. Practice is set to start at 3:30 p.m.
Fans attending the open practice should park in the Mountain Dew lot outside the Coliseum and enter through the Coliseum administration doors to the left of the main entrance. Fans are encouraged to sit in sections 107, 108 and 109.
The Deacons will be preparing for the final home game of the year against Georgia Tech on March 3. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 8 p.m. at the Joel Coliseum.
Note: The Deacs travel to play Clemson today (tipoff set for 4 p.m.) Wake will conclude the regular season on March 3, when it travels to play Boston College. The ACC tournament will begin on March 10 in Charlotte, NC.


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|Poison Frog
There are over 200 species of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae, or poison frogs; they range in size from .5 inches to just over 2 inches.
Poison frogs are found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica to Brazil.
The bright colorations of these small frogs, from reds and yellows to blues and greens, make them easy to recognize. This color pattern will warn predators of the frog's toxicity; however, not all members of the poison frog family are toxic.
Excellent climbers and jumpers, poison frogs spend most of their days walking on the forest floor and climbing on tree trunk vegetation. However, some members of this family will be found among the tree tops while others, such as the skunk frog, live in cold water streams of cloud forests.
Although scientists are not sure exactly which food item helps to create the frog's toxic property, they eat a variety of ants, beetles, and other insects. Poison frogs in aquariums and zoos are not toxic as their diet is different than in the wild.
Leimadophis epinephelus, a frog eating snake is the only known predator of the poison frog.
Mating Behaviors:
Mating can be a loud affair with males making loud calls to attract females. In some species, multiples males will court a female at one time. Depending on the species, a female could lay between 2 to thirty eggs on a leaf or in a small body of water. Poison frogs are unique, in that they put much effort into the care of their young. Some species will "backpack' their young, adults will watch over the eggs and when they hatch into tadpoles place the young on their back to relocate them to safer regions. Another species of frog will place one egg in a small pool of water on a leaf returning to each pool to lay unfertilized eggs for the growing tadpole to consume.
Q: What is the difference between an amphibian and a reptile?
A: "Both reptiles and amphibians have common characteristics such as being vertebrates, lungs as adults, and being cold blooded. However, amphibians will undergo a metamorphosis during development while a reptile will not. Also, reptiles are covered in scales while amphibians have a premeable skin."
Q: What is the largest amphbian species?
A: "The largest amphibian species is the Giant Chinese Salamander (Andrias davidianus) which can grow to a size of over 5 feet."
Q: What kinds of poison frogs do you have at Mystic?
A: "At Mystic, we have a variety of poison frogs including blue poison frogs, bumblebee poison frogs, dyed poison frog, and splash-black poison frog."
Q: Do you have to wear any protective gloves when working with the frogs?
A: "No, poison frogs in the wild obtain their toxins from thier diet. Here at Mystic, we feed our animals small crickets and fruit flies which will not cause the frogs to become toxic."
Learn how we educate students on amphibian species through the use of a very unique costume created by costume maker Julie Cook. Also, check out the video to learn more on how you can become involved in monitoring local amphibian species.
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Scientific Name: Family Dendrobatidae
Size: African penguins range from 18 to 25 inches tall and weigh up to 11 pounds
Range/Distribution: The only penguin to breed in Africa, the African penguin ranges from Namibia to South Africa. Young penguins have been known to migrate north and west along the coastline and are found between Southern Angola, Namibia, and sometimes found off Gabon, Congo, and Mozambique, but generally reside in South Africa.
Appearance: The African penguin has a robust, torpedo-shaped body with black feathers on their back, flippers, and head while white feathers cover their front with the exception of horseshoe-shaped black stripe on the chest. Following the penguin's first few molts a white stripe will develop around its cheek and throat. These birds have a bare patch above their eyes to assist with regulating their body temperature.
Habitat: When not hunting for food in the water, African penguins are found along rocky shores or brushy coastal areas.
Prey: African penguins feed on 25 species of fish, such as sardine and anchovy but also prey on squid and krill. A penguin may eat up to one pound of food or up to 14% of their weight.
Predators: African penguins face predation by gulls, feral cats and mongoose while nesting on land, while sharks and fur seals hunt African penguins in the water.
Life Span: The African penguin may live up to late 30 years in an aquarium or zoo but averages of 15-20 years are seen in the wild populations.
Mating Behaviors: There are no set breeding seasons for African penguins, however, most penguin pairs are monogamous and will remain together over several breeding years. The male will prepare a nest by digging a shallow burrow in sand or in brush using guano (penguin waste) and any materials nearby to complete the nest for the female to lay two eggs. Both the male and female share the nesting and chick duties, keeping the young safe from predators and warm temperatures. The chicks will hatch between 38 and 42 days and will leave the nest when they are between 60 to 130 days of age.
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No, of course not. However a stunning and elegant look can be achieved with the simple touch of the right jeweled handbag. It is a classic statement of "less is more." By carrying what amounts to a little piece of art, and leaving the baubles at home, you can achieve a sophisticated, modern or even vintage style.
The most elegant way to show off a sparkly evening clutch is to pair it with an unadorned dress; one that is free of any embellishment or fussiness. A streamlined column gown or short chiffon cocktail in any solid color works well. Hit up local shops like Purse Dreams, Apt. 202 and Park City's Cake, among others, for their spin on glam bags.
While one brand has long dominated the jeweled bag market, often the price is out of reach. Today there is a bevy of designers creating these little jewel boxes, making it possible for anyone to enjoy the cache of the jeweled clutch. Whether outfitted in Austrian crystals or colorful rhinestones, these little gems come in all shapes and sizes (though none are large); long and narrow, small and oval. Just enough room for a lipstick and smartphone.
From brightly colored solids to color-blocked patterns, animal and floral prints, even feathers and stones, the fashion rage for jeweled bags is an easy way to add "Wow" to your evening look in the coming season.
Cathy Ann Sauer is a buyer Nina Raynor in Delray Beach, Fla. and fashion contributor to Salt Lake magazine and our sister publication, Boca magazine.


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Immediately, the rumour mill began churning.
Deadline reported that Mark Ruffalo (Where the Wild Things Are, Shutter Island) is in "late-stage discussions" and Heatvision claimed that Ruffalo had indeed received an offer to play the Hulk although he hasn't decided whether he wants it.
It wouldn't be the first time an actor had been replaced on a Marvel film. Don Cheadle replaced Terrence Howard as Rhodey (War Machine) in Iron Man 2. Norton also replaced Eric Bana as Bruce Banner although strictly speaking the Incredible Hulk was a reboot rather than a continuation or sequel. Marvel are starting to build a reputation for alienating actors and they've only made a handful of films! Despite fan outrage at Norton being dropped, he may only have appeared in the film briefly anyway, with the CGI Hulk taking much more screen time.
previously been linked to the role. John Campea, of AMC's Script to Screen site, tweeted:
Take this for what its worth, but I was just told Adrien Brody is most likely going to be "Ant Man" for Edgar Wright.Then El Mayimbe, of Latino Review tweeted this:
I personally checked w/my pals at Paradigm (Adrien Brody's agency) & at press time, YES they were pursing Ant Man but got nothing yet.Casting on both the Hulk and Ant Man roles would need to progress very quickly if Marvel are going to fulfil their plan of revealing the Avengers cast on stage at this month's San Diego Comic Con. Casting a main character usually takes a few months, such as in the case of Spider-Man and Captain America so I remain skeptical about these latest rumours.
Check out the impact this last news has on the Avengers Movie Tracker and see what the Avengers poster might look like!


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I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, (340)
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain,
And Mourners to and fro
Kept treading - treading - till it seemed . . .
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain,
And Mourners to and fro
Kept treading - treading - till it seemed . . .
I find no peace, and all my war is done.
I fear and hope. I burn and freeze like ice.
I fly above the wind, yet can I not arise; . . .
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, . . .
I heard a Fly buzz - when I died -
The Stillness in the Room
Was like the Stillness in the Air - . . .
I remember, I remember,
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun . . .
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd, . . .
An evil spirit, your beauty, haunts me still,
Wherewith, alas, I have been long possess'd, . . .
Why should your fair eyes with such sovereign grace
Disperse their rays on every vulgar spirit,
Whilst I in darkness in the self-same place . . .
Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part.
Nay, I have done, you get no more of me;
And I am glad, yea glad with all my heart, . . .
An idle lingerer on the wayside's road,
He gathers up his work and yawns away;
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"Turrets at 10 o' clock!!" Blue yelled out as he dove for cover. Almost immediately, red blaster bolts began impacting where he previously stood. Diving for cover as well, Jeez hid behind a corner in the hallway while he caught sight of Blue wedged up in a recess in a wall where a door was located behind him.
"Blue, try and get that door open," Jeez ordered as he peered around the corner. Up ahead just past where Blue was hiding there was a wide open room. It looked like a conference room of some kind with a long table that had at least 20 chairs tucked in under it. In the middle, Jeez could see a holographic projector, and then, Jeez got an idea. Using the Force, Jeez activated the projector from a distance.
In the middle of the table, a ghost-like image of Count Dooku appeared, and it began speaking about something or another. Jeez didn't really bother to notice as blaster bolts suddenly began flying everywhere. Jeez was quick to notice, however, that the bolts were intersecting with the hologram which meant one thing: the hologram was confusing the targeting computers for the turrets.
"The door is open," Blue stated over the com. "Looks like its just a storage closet."
"Nevermind the door, Blue. On my mark, get ready to take out those turrets. No sparkers," Jeez ordered as he made reference in the last part to the EMP grenades that were attached to Blue's belt.
"Yes sir, awaiting your signal," Blue responded as he prepared to turn the corner. Ahead, the hologram was beginning to flicker as the projector struggled to produce the correct image with all the blaster bolts flying through it. Finally, though, the projector cut off and shot sparks everywhere as it overloaded.
"Mark!" Jeez yelled out as he quickly turned the corner. Sighting the blaster turret through the sights on his rifle, Jeez shot off a burst of fire from his DC-17. All of his round impacted on the turret which burned a number of circuits. It wasn't enough, though, and a hail of blaster fire shot out in Jeez's direction. Diving for cover behind the conference table, several blaster bolts pinged off his shields before Jeez landed where he had wanted to land.
A number of blaster bolts still sounded out, and Jeez caught sight of Blue unloading his rifle on the turret. Before he could give Blue an order, a number of blaster bolts impacted on Blue in the chest. The first couple of bolts deflected off his shields, but the rest impacted him right in the armor as the shield failed. Slumping down in pain, Blue clutched his chest as he dropped his rifle.
"Don't move, Blue!" Jeez yelled out. Blue was just far enough away from the conference table to still be in the line of fire of the turret, and Jeez wondered for a second on what to do. Risking all, Jeez crawled over to Blue and grabbed him by the leg. Using every ounce of strength in him, Jeez yanked Blue as hard as he could so that he was behind the table. A number of blaster bolts impacted the ground and the table behind him, but fortunately, they missed both Blue and Jeez.
"Blue, report!" Jeez stated as he tried to pry Blue's hands away from his chest to look at the damage.
"It's not too bad, sir. Could use some bacta, though," Blue responded as he tried to hide the pain in his voice. Moving one of his hands down to his belt, Blue took one of the EMP grenades up to his chest. "With all due respect, sir, its time for the fireworks."
Jeez just nodded in reply as Blue twisted the grenade to activate the fuse. Waiting about a second, Blue quickly tossed the grenade at the turret. Jeez crouched in anticipation, and the grenade went off about a second later. The shield monitors flashed red as Jeez's shields instantly drained from the EMP shockwave. Standing up in a firing position, Jeez sighted the turret which was sparking like crazy from the numerous shorts in its system. Squeezing off a number of rounds, the turret sizzled and burned as it was destroyed beyond recognition.
Looking over beside him, Jeez saw Blue grab his rifle as he tried to stand up. Helping him, Jeez kept an eye on the door the turret had been guarding. Slapping Blue on the shoulder, Jeez moved over to the door around the conference table. Following him close behind, Blue kept an eye out for trouble.
"Adviser, please confirm that our target should be on the other side of this door, over," Jeez stated over the comm.
"That's affirmative, 14. Is something wrong?" Ryshana responded.
"Negative, adviser. Just happy to be close to the objective," Jeez replied. "Double Niner and Torch, we need you up here ASAP."
The lights on his helmet HUD lighted up for Niner and Torch in confirmation. As they waited for them to arrive, Jeez reached down in his emergency pack and pulled out his one bacta injector. Placing it on a special port near the bio-monitor on Blue's armor, Jeez pressed a button, and a metallic click was heard as the bacta was injected into the Health Administration System. "Thanks," Blue responded. Nodding in acknowledgment, Jeez turned around to keep an eye on the door.
Back on the Echo
Jeez and Cloud felt the
jolt out of hyperspace. "Well, I guess we're here," Cloud commented as he looked over at Jeez across the table in the common room. Between them was a Dejaric board, and it was rather apparent that Jeez was losing. Cloud then moved a piece down towards the middle of the board. "Checkmate."
Jeez looked up at Cloud for a moment and then back down at the board. Trying to figure out all the possible moves, Jeez then realized that Cloud was right: there were no moves that he could take that would bring him out of check. Sighing, Jeez then said, "We need to find a new game."
Smiling at Jeez, Cloud laughed as he said, "Hey, its not my fault you've never played this before. Don't give up, especially against an amateur like me."
"Amateur?? I hate to ask, but what does that make me, then?"
"A n00b. Don't worry, I'm sure that you have a lot things that you're much better than me with," Cloud stated.
reassuring," Jeez commented dryly as he peered around the corner towards the cockpit. Not seeing anyone, Jeez then said, "Well, I'm going to go check on our progress."
"Or lack thereof?" Cloud commented.
"Something like that," Jeez replied as he got up from the table. Heading down to the cockpit, Jeez looked out the window as Jack steered the
down to the surface of Ruusan.
"Definitely more back to normal, eh?"
Riebe concluded.
"Define normal," Jeez stated. "I've never had 'normal', and for some reason, I don't think I'm about to get normal either."
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Our research is focused on studies of mismatch repair, DNA replication homologous recombination and the interplay between these pathways. Mismatch repair corrects DNA polymerase errors that escape the proofreading activity of the replicative polymerases. Mismatch repair contributes to the overall fidelity of the replication pathway ~1000-fold. Nearly half of all hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancers (HNPCC) are linked to defects in mismatch repair. We study the universal mechanisms of mismatch repair in the experimentally tractable organism B. subtilis. Like most organisms B. subtilis contains the highly conserved MutS and MutL proteins. Unlike the typical bacterial model E. coli, B. subtilis lacks the methyl-directed repair pathway characterized by the presence of DNA adenine methylase (Dam) and the endonuclease MutH. We combine live cell imaging with genetics and biochemistry to understand the cellular mechanisms that control mismatch repair protein recruitment to mismatches in vivo.
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Retail Price $6400
Label size 2
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Waist 26″
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Height with shoes (Length from shoulder to bottom) 61″
Shoulder strap to bottom of bust 12″
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The last layer is the tulle which is exposed on the bottom portion of the dress is made of nylon.
Color: Ivory
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Style: Applique, Bohemian, Floral, Summer
There are many floral appliques that can be moved around and/or removed if desired which makes the dress very flexible and customizable.
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Killing Floor OpenGL issues with Nvidia cards
I have got KF since it was available for Steam/Linux and there is still no update that fixes these bugs. I verified that the same issues are happening with the OpenGL renderer on Win or via Wine. As soon as a Nvidia card is detected some levels have got missing textures on the floor - directly visable with BioticsLab. As I have got more than one gfx card I noticed that stalkers look differently as well. As i wanted to know if it is a Nvidia driver bug i used apitrace found at:
and recorded the first seconds while starting BioticsLabs with my AMD HD 5670 and Nvidia GT 630 OEM. That generates of course a very huge trace files but you can playback those with any other card not only the one it was recorded. When it would be a driver error then somebody must think that when you playback the trace from the Nvidia card on an AMD one there should be no error and vice versa. But that did NOT happen. Instead my AMD card showed exacly the same bug while playing the trace from my Nvidia card and guess what: Nvidia had no rendering errors at all while playing the AMD trace.
This kind of test can be done by anybody who can read the apitrace instructions on how to compile/use a 32 bit binary. I am sure a Tripwire dev can do the same. My guess is that there is Nvidia specific code active then those cards are found. If I am correct then disabling those "optimizations" would be enough.
For the Linux build it would not hurt when the Direct 3D selection is removed and for the Windows build i would add OpenGL directly in the menu because in my latest benchmarks Intel HD 4000 was much faster using OpenGL. Changing the KillingFloor.ini is nothing for everybody as the OpenGL example is even removed when you change it once in the menu.
There is another thing that is different on Linux: you can not use the console while any menu is displayed - only after a level was loaded, thats a bit annoying and should be changed as well. Last thing: why is Highest default on Linux and High on Windows?
I agree, this is the actual issue that causes the supposed "missing textures" issue. I can load west london and while waiting for the round to be over I can fly over ans see the streets the way they should be but as soon as I spawn the road turns in the the "missing texture" bug.
Yes, it happens in other levels as well like Factory. Another very stupid bug is that the telescopic sights do not always work. That makes the crossbow/m99 a bit useless when you see nothing or only very dark.
This is a really good find. Maybe just disable the Nvidia detection and go with a more generic pipeline would already resolve most of the issues.
It is really annoying that this has been a major issue since launch and TWI still hasn't fixed it. Its even more annoying for me cause this game runs terribly in WINE. Trust me I've tried everything. I've tried all versions of WINE in PlayonLinux and this game is unplayably choppy. There is also awful mouse lag with most WINE builds. Some people really need an OpenGL based native Linux version, but God forbid we've got Nvidia cards. Right now, TWI is reminding me of EA.
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South Texas PlainsThe South Texas Plains lie south of a line from San Antonio to Del Rio. This area is the western extension of the Gulf Coastal Plains merging with the Mexico Plains on the west. The area is a nearly level to rolling, slightly to moderately dissected plain. Upland soils are of three groups: dark, clayey soils over firm clayey subsoils; grayish to reddish brown, loamy to sandy soils; and brown loamy soils. Gray, clayey, saline, and sodic soils are extensive on the coastal fringe, along with Galveston deep sands. Bottomlands are typically brown to gray, calcareous silt loams to clayey alluvial soils.
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Linda Evangelista never really went away after her heyday in the
Nineties - the image of her bob haircut and the comment about not
getting out of bed for less than $10,000 were so engraved into the
public consciousness. But the Canadian did take a career hiatus in
1998 - returning amid much fashion celebration in 2001 on the cover
of American Vogue and numerous advertising campaigns. She
then she had a baby son at the age of 42.
• Born in Toronto on 10 May 1965, to Italian parents
• Linda's modelling career began at the age of 18, when she was
spotted at a Miss Teen Niagara beauty contest by a scout from the
Elite New York agency
• It wasn't until 1987 that she made her first Vogue cover - going
on to do 30 more
That same year she married Elite's Paris boss Gerard Marie. Six
years later, the couple divorced. In 1997 she announced her
engagement to actor Kyle MacLachlan. By 1998, however, she had
fallen in love with World Cup-winning French footballer Fabien
Barthez. The couple lived in France for a year, until Barthez
signed a record £7.8 million deal with Manchester United, at which
point their on-again off-again relationship finally drew to a close
in 2002.
She's philosophical: "The French have an expression. 'Don't spit
in your soup.' I know I'm in a very special place. I never forget
where I would be if I hadn't been born with this face."
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ABN Podcast 7 - A burden for Muslims. Host Bill Bumpas interviews Jamar Andrews who has a burden to reach Muslims for Christ. But where he wants to do it might come as a surprise: Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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In addition to attending births, midwives provide a range of OB/GYN care, including annual exams, reproductive health visits, nutrition counseling and more. Midwives may deliver babies in homes, birthing centers, or in the case of Samaritan Health Services midwives, may offer all of the conveniences of delivering in a hospital, where state-of-the-art options are available for your peace of mind. Certified nurse-midwives are licensed practitioners who are board certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives, recognized by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and licensed by the state.
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Who are the elites of the 2011 NFL draft?
There are no sure things in any NFL draft, but there's usually a handful of prospects who are perceived by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts as the elites of the draft class.
The elites are the players who are usually the best at their positions, the individuals who are most likely to succeed based on their athletic ability, college productivity, and somewhat clean backgrounds.
These players can go as high as pick No. 1. Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said his staff is presently considering five prospects for the 2011 draft's top pick. Most will certainly be amongst the top 15 selections in April's NFL draft if injuries or an off-field issue doesn't hurt their stock.
Sometimes these players are so talented that if they fall teams that don't have a need at the position – say the Miami Dolphins, which are pretty stacked on the defensive line – will take them, or clubs that do will try to trade up to get them (General Manager Jeff Ireland's crossing his fingers on that one).
Here's a look at the nine elite players in the 2011 NFL draft.
LSU CB Patrick Peterson – You've heard draft analysts refer to Peterson as "the cleanest player in the 2011 draft." That means he's the prospect with the fewest question marks in a process that's designed to find holes in a player's game, skill set, or background. However, no cornerback has ever been taken No. 1 in the history of the draft. The biggest knock on Peterson is that he might grow out of the cornerback position much like Antrel Rolle did, eventually becoming a safety. But right now Peterson has the makings of a shutdown cornerback.
Alabama DT Marcell Dareus – This draft doesn't feature any Ndamukong Suh's, but it's pretty stocked at the defensive tackle position, and Dareus is arguably the best of the bunch. He was a dominant force for one of the nation's most talented teams, and was coached by Nick Saban, so he's use to the NFL mentality and approach. His stout, thick frame and explosive power should allow him to line up and be effective in just about any scheme. He has a thick lower body to anchor against the run, which will probably be his calling card in the NFL.
Auburn DT Nick Fairley – He's physically intimidating because he fires off the snap, and has an explosive, violent style of play. He relies on his quickness to penetrate gaps, and that helped him record 60 tackles and 11.5 sacks last season. But this junior college transfer has only been dominant for one season on the college level, and that will concern some people who view him as a one-year wonder. There are concerns about his worth ethic, and discipline on and off the field, and that should be enough to keep him from becoming the No. 1 overall pick. But it probably won't keep him out of the top five.
Texas A&M OLB Von Miller – His Senior Bowl week, where he established himself as the game's top performer, showed he has the potential to become a top-10 pick. He's a pass rusher who doesn't possesses great size, but if put in a 3-4 scheme he could thrive as an outside linebacker because of his pass rushing skills, which allowed him to record 33 sacks in his four seasons at Texas A&M. However, learning to become a 3-4 outside linebacker takes time, and the transition has been difficult on many (Vernon Gholston, Larry English & Aaron Maybin) who have been rushed.
Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers – He has an impressive combination of NFL strength and length that should make him a readymade strong side defensive end. He's not an explosive, quick twitch pass rusher, but his strength at the point of attack makes him suited to become a 4-3 or 3-4 end. However, the fact Bowers produced just one dynamic season, where he contributed 25 tackles for loss, and 15.5 sacks, concerns many. One-year wonders don't have a good history as first-round picks.
Georgia WR A.J. Green – He's better suited than most rookie receivers to make an immediate impact because of his elite hands, impressive size (6-foot-4), and polished route running. Most scouts believe he's a blend between Keyshawn Johnson and Randy Moss, and it's a positive that he was productive in a pro style offense. Green could easily produce a solid NFL career if he stays healthy, but he'll need a good quarterback to become a perennial Pro Bowler.
Alabama WR Julio Jones – Jones is the newest addition to this draft classes elites, and he has his eye-opening combine performance to thank for it. Jones dispelled the myth that he's strictly a possession receiver by posting a sub 4.4 40-time. The discovery that he destroyed all of the combine's drills on a broken foot, which needs to be surgically repaired with a screw, only impressed NFL scouts even more. Some people are saying he's the closest thing to Andre Johnson, and it wouldn't surprise many if he's the first receiver taken.
Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert – He has all the intangibles needed to be viewed a franchise quarterback. Gabbert possesses the accuracy to place the ball on it's target, the arm strength to throw a tight spiral 50-yards, a quick release, elusiveness, intelligence and leadership ability. However, he played in a gimmicky offense that usually doesn't translate well to the NFL, and his team didn't win consistently. He also has the tendency to stare down receivers. But of all the quarterbacks in this draft class Gabbert is the one those in the know say is the most ready to become an NFL starter because he can read the field consistently and find open receivers.
Auburn QB Cam Newton – Newton was telling the truth when he bragged that he did something in the college game that no one else had ever done. He had a dynamic single season at Auburn, where he won the national championship and the Heisman Trophy. But Newton's only been a college starter for one season, and the offense he ran doesn't translate to the NFL, which means any team that selects him will be gambling on his upside. He also has red flags surrounding his character, intelligence and worth ethic that must concern NFL teams looking for a quarterback. He could be the first pick, or fall to the bottom of the first round.
So, which one of the elite talents in the 2011 draft would you want on your team?


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A last minute decision lead us on an impromptu road trip to the Finger Lakes – an area of my home state, New York, thus named for the 11 long skinny bodies of water making up the region. Dog in tow, we set out on a two-day adventure of wine tasting, cheese sampling, hiking, and (…) Read more
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A little girl who had been lost in the Siberian forest for 11-days was saved by her faithful puppy. The child was missing for a few days before the parents realized that she was missing. The mother thought the three-year-old was with her father who had walked to a neighboring village, which was far from home, according to the Huffington Post on Aug. 14.
The father thought that the child was at home, but she had followed him out of the village and into the forest, unbeknownst to him. This mix-up could have been a fatal one, but fate was smiling down on little Katrina Chikitova.
Once the father got home and the parents realized Katrina wasn't with the other parent, a frantic search was on. By now Katrina had been in the unforgiving woods of Siberia for a few days. She was missing along with her puppy and the search turned up nothing, according to News Oxy.
The nights in Siberia were already getting cold as the summer waned. The temperatures were dipping below freezing at night, so the parents lost their hope; that is until the puppy showed back up.
As day nine approached, the parents had all but lost hope of finding Katrina alive when the dog came back. It was two days before Katrina was found that the puppy made it back to the village.
They knew the dog had been with her and thought that she probably kept warm by hugging the dog in the cold Siberian nights. They also realization that the dog not being with her anymore might not be a good sign. If she was keeping warm with the puppy at night, she wasn't anymore and possibly she wouldn't make it.
The rescue parties gathered and went out to try and find Katrina once again. Afanasiy Nikolayev, a spokesperson for the Sakha Republic Rescue Service said:
"Two days before we found Karina her puppy came back home … That was the moment when our hearts sank, because we thought at least with her dog Karina had chances to survive–nights in Yakutia are cold and some areas have already gone into minus temperatures. If she was to hug her puppy, we thought, this would have given her a chance to stay warm during nights and survive."
Their greatest fears did not materialize, as the puppy led the rescuers to the little girl, who was hiding in the tall grass when they found her. She had minor injuries of cuts on her bare feet and mosquito bites all over her, but she looked better than they had imagined she would.
The child was able to convey that she ate berries and drank water out of the nearby stream, but she was very thin and frail from her ordeal. The rescuers carried her out of the forest and she was put in the hospital until she could gain back some strength. Doctors report they expect her to make a full recovery.
No one ever got the dog's name. He was the hero in this story, leading the search team to little three-year-old Katrina hiding in the high grass. As you can see in the video above, she was immediately swooped up into the rescuers arms and it appears she was given some type of cracker to nibble on as the rescue team got her out of the forest.


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This year is an election year. Election years seem to be more prevalent then TV award shows, and are frequently less exciting. Who wants to waste their time to vote?
Voting is a privilege that far too many ignore. Only recent elections such as the 2000, 2004, and 2008 have bucked the trend of dismal numbers of registered voters actually voting, and those numbers are attributed to the rock star qualities and blockbuster emotions that those past elections have wrought.
There is a way to be excited to exercise the privilege that the founding fathers sought to bestow on the American people, a way to energize yourself and others to shed the indifference to the political process and take part in the spirited debates and discussions about pivotal issues and juicy controversies.
The very first thing to do is register to vote. According to the Fresno County Voter Registration Guide, you should register to vote if: you have never registered before, have changed place of residence since last registering (moved), wishes to change political party or party affiliation, or have changed names since last registering. Registering, or re-registering, is easy and can be done from the convience of home or work at the Fresno County website.
There are people besides those who fall into the "should" category of potential voters, and those are ones who may register to vote. Those people should be all of the following: anyone who is a United States citizen, a resident of Fresno County, is or will be 18 years of age by the next election, and is not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
Registering to vote is only the first step in taking part of the privilege of voting, and voting itself has a payoff of just more than the " I voted" sticker one receives


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Sony have announced the PlayStation 4 today - where we've discovered it does indeed feature an x86 CPU. We're looking at an 8-core CPU, a powerful GPU, and 8GB of RAM. But, Sony aren't pushing raw specs, but instead, the 'experience' of the gamer.
The PS4's Lead System Architect, Mark Cerny, talked about the evolution of the PS4, which began development five years ago now, and was designed to connect to many services at once - which is where we are in the world right now. Hopefully we get some breakdown on specs later, which you can expect us to report to you. Keep checking back!