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Cuff Links, Apollo 11
These Apollo command module cufflinks are part of a commemorative set that includes a matching tie-tack belonging to NASA astronaut Michael Collins. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first human beings to walk on the lunar surface while Collins orbited the Moon in the Apollo 11 command module.
When Collins became the director of the National Air and Space Museum, he loaned these cufflinks to the Museum for display in the "Apollo to the Moon" gallery. He gave the cufflinks and tie tac to the National Collection as permanent donations in 1984.
Donated by Michael Collins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Astronaut
- Michael Collins
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- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Apollo to the Moon
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- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items
- Materials
- Overall: Gold, enamel, pearl
- Dimensions
- 3-D (Each): 2.2 × 2.5 × 1.6cm (7/8 × 1 × 5/8 in.)


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Roland has announced that they are now shipping the Lucina AX-09 – their strap-on "shoulder synthesizer".
The Lucina set off Synthtopia's Super-Doppler Keydar™ alert system when it was announced. And, while Roland may not be pegging the Lucina AX-09 as a keytar, the "shoulder synthesizer" name doesn't quite cut it.
Here's what Roland has to say about the AX-09:
With a stylish body and 37 keys, the Lucina AX-09 is compact, lightweight, and loaded with 150 high-quality sounds that cover a wide stylistic range, from synth leads to solo violin. It can be played in either a standing position using a shoulder strap or in a traditional horizontal tabletop orientation.
Find the perfect sound quickly with the Category buttons, and press the Preview button to hear the currently selected sound with a pre-programmed riff. Assign your top 12 sounds to the Favorites bank for instant, one-button recall. Volume, reverb, and patch edits can be stored with each Favorite.
The design of the Lucina AX-09 is actually kind of cool, making the synth equally at home played horizontally or as a keytar. Continue reading


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On City Lamp Posts
By MortazaviBlog on Oct 03, 2005
In fact, that's the way most free services are supposed to be deployed:
Google's proposal highlights the potential savings of offering a wireless, citywide link. The company proposes establishing just 20 to 30 access points per square mile in San Francisco. Each is essentially a small inexpensive box, similar to the Wi-Fi gear many consumers have in their homes, which would be mounted on the top of a city lamp post. Installation of one box takes about six minutes, Google said.
The access points connect to each other wirelessly. The whole citywide network would need just a few wired connections to the Internet, Google said. All consumers would need would be Wi-Fi cards, such as those many currently use to access wireless networks, or computers with the capabilities already built in. Under city guidelines, the service would have to be accessible from outdoors in 95% of the city and from indoor locations in at least 90% of the city.
. . . [San Francisco mayor] Newsom has pushed for a free or low-cost wireless high-speed Internet offering in San Francisco partly as a way to extend access to low-income residents.
Jesse Drucker, Kevin J. Delaney and Peter Grant, "Google's Wireless Plan Underscores Threat to Telecom," The Wall Street Journal, Monday, Oct. 3, 2005. (Online subscription required.)
Same report contains interesting information regarding free Internet in Europe:
In Europe, KPN NV of the Netherlands recently said that the number of minutes the Dutch spend on free Internet chatting now exceeds the roughly 12 billion minutes the country's inhabitants annually spend on the traditional phone. The threat of the Internet is one of several factors forcing the European telecom sector there to consider consolidation.
(There are reports today in the FT that Telefonica SA of Spain may buy KPN.)
In general, in the U.S., operators have used regulatory pressures to resist city government contracts for city-wide deployment of W-LAN, reports the WSJ.
WSJ also compares Google's market valuation (about $80 billion) with that of Verizon (about $90 billion). A more appropriate evaluative comparison might have been that of Google w/ Skype ($2 - $4 billion based on its sale price to eBay). Skype, at the time of its sale, had about 50 million registered users. How many Google users are registered?


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You'll rack up grocery and gas rebates much faster on the Preferred card than the standard Blue Cash card, but some of those rewards will amount to payback for the annual fee. And after you've spent $6,000 on groceries in one year, both the Preferred and the Everyday card drop you back down to 1 percent.
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The Gear Movement Pro Cycling Team sends one to Italian XC World Cup
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The Gear Movement Pro Cycling Team sends one of it's own to Italian XC World Cup
The Gear Movement Pro Cycling Team's Deidre York will be representing the USA at the Italian Val di Sole XC World Cup, June 15th. This will be Deidre's first World Cup appearance in the U23 category.
Last year's runner up at U23 Cross Country National Championships, Deidre, an Indio CA native, is no stranger to international competition. "I raced on this course as a junior in 2008. If it's anything like it was I'm looking forward to the short steep climbs and nasty technical descents. If it rains it's going to be crazy".
At a prime 22 years old Deidre can already look upon what many would consider a stellar racing career with notable results including 19th at last years U23 World Championships in Austria and 7th at Ute Valley Pro XTC in Colorado Springs, CO. Recently graduated from CU College where she earned a Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences degree, Deidre has more experience than most girls in her class. "I started racing at an early age and just fell in love with bikes, it was fun for me. I enjoy the travel and getting to ride and race in new places."
Seemingly typical answer for a pro bike racer but Deidre takes her own stance on the whole Pro bike racing thing. "I'm supported well from my Gear Movement team. When I get the chance to race with the National team it's a genuine honor. I raced allot of collegiate stuff before turning Pro in 2010 and was boarder line burned out by age 19. I currently have no big ambitions to be on a larger team, besides I love my teammates and that the team is based here in Boulder."
Again this scenario isn't too uncommon among young talented athletes. Many get started very early and don't get the chance to be kids. "I started racing at the age of 9 so I missed allot of normal teenage stuff with all the commitments. For me now it's all about having fun." Wise words.
Deidre is aiming for a top 15 in this coming Italian World Cup, which is completely reasonable considering where she stacks among the top US girls. The technical challenges (both natural and man-made) of the course are well suited for her skill set. "I prefer the natural terrain over the man-made stuff but the crowds will go nuts in those tech section so it's really still allot of fun." Some of her favorite races include the Missoula Montana Pro XTC, with it's super fun and flowing trails, varying technical climbs and descents along with it's now infamous 5ft "A-Line" gap drop that many racers won't attempt. "I was one of three girls even doing it!" she states. Obviously she's comfortable in the air and letting it rip on the descents.
Keep an eye on this one. Deidre York may just turn some heads in the coming months.
Brief Bio - Deidre York
Age 22
Home – Indio, CA
Living – Boulder, CO
Team – The Gear Movement Pro Cycling Team
Sponsors – The Gear Movement, Point 6 Socks, Kali Protective's, Carbo Rocket, Voler Apparel, Orbea Bikes, Stages Power Meters.
Work? – Receptionist at the Saint Julian Hotel in Boulder.
Love? – Dating Sam Morrison for almost 3 years!
Wants? – Race the 2013 U23 World Championships in South Africa
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Bravo Deidra York! Go gettum. Now we have locals Gould, Freeman, Huck and York out kicking butt on the women's world cup circuit.
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If enjoying locally roasted coffee in a setting that simply screams, in a very quiet, pleasant way, what East Tennessee is known for, then having a cup expertly prepared by Jaimie Matzko at Thunderhead Perk in Townsend, TN, (just outside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park) should be near the top of your to-do list. Jaimie is a well-practiced barista and renowned maker of delicious coffee-shop side-items including delicious cakes, scones, cookies, muffins and the usual sweet fare in addition to fantastic, simple sandwiches, soups, and the more savory stuff as well. The shop is quite small, which helps "Th' Perk" keep its costs very reasonable, and the cozy atmosphere really rings in what's best about the East Tennessee Valley at its comfortable location about two miles from the entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park.
For visitors from out of town, Thunderhead Perk is a must-visit coffee shop in Townsend. As visitors to Townsend will attest, finding much in Townsend, outside of things to do, can be a bit of a trick, and so Thunderhead Perk, being a great coffee shop, really serves the small community and its many tourists by being a good place to stop off and fuel up before a trip into the park (or refuel after one). There are few baristas in the greater Knoxville area with Jaimie Matzko's level of expertise, fewer with her phenomenal cooking and baking skills to match, and none other nestled so close to the National Park, which just happens to be another area of Jaimie's expertise: she and her husband worked and lived in the park for years before opening Thunderhead Perk.
For locals, Th' Perk's motto: Far from the daily grind, is a perfect reason to make the drive into Townsend to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and some treats with a mountain view (and a fire for these colder months). Though the interior is small and quaint, it makes a perfect place to retreat from the rest of what's going on in Maryville or Knoxville and to be able to sit back and focus. At their main table, many a successful small business meeting has been held, and the relaxed, removed atmosphere seem to back up the ability to be creative and to connect with coworkers or clients willing to make the drive. As for the coffee, it's some of the best available in greater Knoxville, testified to by the fact that Thunderhead Perk, small and remote as it is, won third place as the best overall place in East Tennessee to get a "cup o' Joe" in a poll conducted by Knoxville television station and news organization WBIR.
Speaking of locals, Jaimie is a believer of keeping things as local as possible. Though coffee itself doesn't grow in the East Tennessee area, being a tropical plant, there are a few fine roasteries in the region surrounding Knoxville that source the coffee for Thunderhead Perk: Vienna Coffee Company in Maryville, and the tiny (but good) Blue Smoke Coffee Company in Gatlinburg, when it is available. In addition, Jaimie makes a point of using as many locally obtained ingredients, like locally produced honey, in her shop is as practical, making Th' Perk a real extension of and boon to the East Tennessee community.
To get to Thunderhead Perk, look for it on US-321(Lamar Alexander Parkway) as it runs through Townsend. The shop is small with a vivid blue roof and a sign that reads "Espresso, Coffee, and Cafe" on the roof of the rustic-looking cabin that houses it. The official address of Thunderhead Perk is 7249 East Lamar Alexander Parkway in Townsend, TN (zip 37882). You can also call Th' Perk at (865)448-2332, if you'd like.
The hours of operation of Thunderhead Perk need to be noted, particularly if driving in from Knoxville or Maryville:
- Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 am through 5:00 pm
- Sunday, 9:00 am through 2:00 pm
- Closed Mondays.
Don't miss the Thunderhead Perk website, available by clicking here! Also, you can follow Thunderhead Perk on Facebook, which is an awesome way to keep up-to-date with the daily specials and what Jaimie is cooking up.
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I Love the Mountains/Amo Los Montes ASL Instructional Video
A Nellie Edge Read and Sing Big Book™ Song
Diane Larson is our ASL instructor with vocals by Nellie Edge and Kara Quillo.
Every child deserves the delight of "owning" this lovely traditional folk song. Sung by generations of young campers and scouts, the simple, repetitive phrases and beautiful melody combine to make it a perfect song to sing, sign, and then invite the children to read the print with comprehension and fluency.
"I love the…" is a perfect sentence frame for children to use in creating their own unique adaptations of this song—illustrated and collect into a class-made book.
I Love the Mountains
I love the mountains.
I love the rolling hills.
I love the fountain.
I love the daffodils.
I love the fireside,
When all the lights are low.
Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom-dee-ah-da,
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Amo Los Montes
Amo los montes.
Amo las colinas.
Amo las fuentes.
Amo las flores.
Amo la hoguera.
Cunado anochece.
Tra-la-la-la, tra-la-la-la,
Tra-la-la-la, tra-la-la-la,
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As You Walk Them Home
Reflections for caregiver's of the dying
Jessica Peterson
As You Walk Them Home is an inspirational book for those who care for someone who is dying. It is a book of hope, courage and faith for those who may have lost someone they love or are in the process of saying goodbye. This book helps you take care of yourself as you take care of the dying.
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by Eric R. Pianka and Wendy L. Hodges
Erroneously called "horny toads," horned lizards are bizarre, spiny, ant-eating lizards unlike any other lizards in North America. Fourteen species are currently recognized, 8 of which are found within the continental USA (one reaches southern Canada), and 6 other little-known species are restricted to Mexico (one reaches Guatemala). Most horned lizard species are well represented in the fossil record by the Pleistocene (1 million years ago, mya), P. cornutum is found in the upper Pliocene (3 mya), and P. douglasi is known from the mid Miocene (15 mya). Three species went extinct in the late Pliocene-early Pleistocene, long before there were any humans. The genus is thought to have split from an ancestor shared with the sand lizards (Uma, Callisaurus, Cophosaurus, and Holbrookia) during the late Oligocene-early Miocene (23- 30 mya).
Humans and horned lizards have shared each other's company for thousands of years. This relationship is recorded from Anasazi, Hohokam, Mogollon, and Mimbres cultures through their use of horned lizard images on pottery, petroglyphs, effigy bowls, figures, and shells. Hopi, Navajo, Papago, Pima, Tarahumara and Zuni cultures portray horned lizards in their ceremonies and stories as symbols of strength. Piman people believe horned lizards can cure them of a staying sickness by appealing to the lizard's strength and showing their respect to the animal. They formulate a cure by singing at a patient's side songs describing the lizards and their behaviors. A horned lizard fetish may be placed on an afflicted person's body during the songs. Native Mexican people also respect horned lizards attributing the words, "Don't tread on me! I am the color of the earth and I hold the world; therefore walk carefully, that you do not tread on me." A Mexican common name for horned lizards is "torito de la Virgen" or the Virgin's little bull. This name apparently was given to the lizards both because of their horns and because horned lizards are sacred to many people due to their blood squirting behaviors, otherwise considered weeping tears of blood.
These interesting lizards were first introduced to European audiences in 1651 by the Spaniard Francisco Hernandez. Hernandez was fortunate to observe a living individual which squirted blood from its eyes -- he noted this behavior in his report on the first scientific expedition to Mexico by Spain. Over a century later in 1767, a Mexican cleric of Spanish descent, Clavigero, also showed his wonder of horned lizards in his illustrated volumes of Mexican history. Still later, in 1828 Wiegmann coined the official scientific generic name Phrynosoma, which is Greek for toad-bodied (phrynos means "toad", soma means "body").
Species descriptions
Horned lizard species are distinct and easily recognized from each other. Arrangement of occipital and temporal horns on the head are enough to distinguish species, but other features such as number of rows of lateral, abdominal fringe scales and dorsal scale patterns are helpful, too. Color or color patterns generally are not good distinguishing features because these lizards are extremely variable and tend to match the color of the sand or rocks in their local environment. However, color can be used in certain circumstances as stated in species' descriptions below. The geographic ranges described below are based on historic records and do not reflect species' current distributions. Ranges of most species have been severely reduced.
Phrynosoma asio, Long Spined Horned Lizard
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Geographic Distribution: This is the largest species attaining snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 115 mm and total length of 202 mm (8 inches). It occurs in southern Mexico from Colima through coastal Michoacan, Guerrero, Oaxaca, to Chiapas, and in the Balsas Basin. It is recorded from Guatemala.
Phrynosoma boucardi
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While this species has been recognized as distinct, it has also been relegated to the subspecies P. orbiculare boucardi because the morphological characters that diagnose it are found on intermediate forms in the P. orbiculare group, although not all characters are found together. P. orbiculare is a wide ranging species and occurs very near specimens called P. boucardi More information is needed to sort out the taxonomy of P. boucardi.
Phrynosoma braconnieri
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Geographic Distribution: This very rare horned lizard occurs in pine-oak woodland and xeric thorn-scrub of Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico. It may inhabit Veracruz.
Phrynosoma cornutum: Texas horned lizard
Diagnostic Characters:
Geographic Range: From central Kansas, extreme southwestern Missouri, and the southeastern corner of Colorado southward and westward throughout most of Oklahoma and Texas (including coastal barrier islands), southeastern half of New Mexico and southeastern corner of Arizona to Mexican states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, and Zacatecas.
Phrynosoma coronatum: Coast horned lizard
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Geographic Range: From central California, west of the Sierra Nevada south throughout southern California, west of the Mojave desert, throughout Baja California, west of the Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir, Mexico. Up to six subspecies of P. coronatum have been recognized throughout its range. One subspecies has also been named a unique öspeciesä (its taxonomic status is in doubt), P. cerroense, which occurs on the Pacific island, Isla de Cedros.
Phrynosoma ditmarsi: Rock horned lizard
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Geographic Range: Northern Mexico at rocky sites in oak and oak-pine woodlands and short-tree Sinaloan deciduous forest along the western aspect of the Sierra Madre Occidental in the State of Sonora, north of Yecora, at elevations of 1050-1425 meters.
This species was "lost" to science for about 65 years. Its unique habitat preferences and limited distribution, combined with a very imprecise holotype locality record made it difficult to locate. An extraordinary effort by Vincent Roth based on a cross-correlational analysis of gut contents from only three specimens led to its rediscovery.
Phrynosoma douglasi: Pygmy Short-Horned Lizard
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Geographic Range: This species is restricted to the Pacific Northwest in northern California, north through Washington to British Columbia, Canada and east through southeastern Idaho. Restricted to higher elevations.
Phrynosoma hernandezi: Short-horned lizard
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Geographic Range: Wide ranging, P. hernandezi is found from southern Alberta, Canada, through Montana, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and into Mexico through northeastern Sonora, Chihuahua, and Durango. Restricted to higher elevations. Until recently, this species was previously included with P. douglasi.
Phrynosoma mcallii: Flat-tailed horned lizard
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Geographic Range: The original historical range is recognized as extending from the Coachella, Imperial, and Borrego Valleys in Riverside, Imperial, and extreme eastern San Diego Counties, California; west of the Gila and Tinajas Altas Mountains and south of the Gila River, Yuma County, Arizona; northeastern Baja California, east of Sierra de Juarez and north and west of Bahia de San Jorge in Sonora, Mexico. The distribution of this species is now much more restricted.
Phrynosoma modestum: Round-tailed horned lizard
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Geographic range: Western half of Texas, north to Albuquerque, New Mexico, west to southeastern Arizona, south through northeastern Sonora, most of Chihuahua, through the northern third of Durango, to northern Zacatecas and northeastern Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Phrynosoma orbiculare: Chihuahua desert horned lizard
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Geographic Range: This wide ranging Mexican species is found on the northern plateau from Chihuahua, Durango, Nuevo Leon, southeast through Morelos, Puebla and Veracruz.
Phrynosoma platyrhinos: Desert horned lizard
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Geographic Range: Lowland deserts in southeastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho through Nevada, western Utah, California, Arizona, south barely into northern Baja California and northern Sonora, Mexico.
Phrynosoma solare: Regal horned lizard
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Geographic Range: The species is restricted to Sonoran desert in south-central Arizona, east to extreme southwestern New Mexico, south through most of Sonora (including Isla Tiburon) and into northern Sinaloa, Mexico.
Phrynosoma taurus:
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Geographic Range: Little is known about this species. It is found in montane chaparral-oak forest and desert areas of the Sierra Madre del Sur, south and southeast of Mexico City, in Guerrero and Puebla, Mexico.
Phylogeny and Natural History
Phylogeny allows us to trace evolutionary history and relationships of organisms. Much like humans draw their genealogies, or family trees, to discover where their blue eyes or baldness came from, or perhaps whether they are genetically predisposed for cancer -- systematists construct such trees to show how different species have evolved. Ecologists use phylogenetic relationships to learn how characteristics of species evolved, or how different species acquired traits and evolved to occupy their current niche. Principles of parsimony are used to identify the simplest explanations for how a trait evolved.
There are two major lineages of horned lizards, one of which lay eggs (oviparous) while members of the other group give birth to living young (viviparous). Although the ancestral state is oviparity, one lineage of horned lizards, all high altitude species, has evolved live bearing (braconnieri, boucardi, ditmarsi, douglasi, hernandezi, orbiculare, and probably taurus). Viviparity appears to have arisen only once in the genus, rather than independently 5 times. Interestingly, all species are montane which provides support for the idea that drier and colder mountain climates demand that montane lizards retain their progeny internally until birth rather than laying eggs.
Horned lizards are a rather fecund group, and lay or give birth to many offspring compared to other lizards. The median clutch size for P. cornutum is 25 (one specimen laid 40 eggs!), P. asio lays 17 on average, and P. hernandezi bears up to 16 live lizards. Reproductive effort measures the resources given to producing offspring and is often measured by comparing the weight or volume of the offspring to female volume or body weight (relative clutch mass, or RCM). RCM among horned lizards ranges from 13% to 35%, (offspring constitute from 13-35% of a female's weight). Females can have a few large versus many small progeny. Some species also reproduce twice in a season. This large investment in offspring throughout the active season weighs down females and makes them vulnerable to predators. Because babies are tiny and easy prey for a multitude of predators, horned lizards would go extinct without such high fecundities.
Horned lizards have evolved a variety of mechanisms to avoid their predators which include loggerhead shrikes, hawks, roadrunners, a variety of snakes, coyotes and foxes. Their first line of defense is to remain cryptically hidden from a predator's sight. This is accomplished by three things, matching the background color of the substrate, possessing various spines and fringes of scales which decrease their shadows, and they remain motionless when approached. Secondly, their formidable body armor of spines and horns pose a significant threat to many predators as witnessed by snakes and birds found dead with lizards' horns projecting through predators' throats. Horned lizards will capitalize on their armor by inflating their bodies with air until they look like spiny balloons. At least four species of horned lizards (but not all species), coronatum, cornutum, orbiculare and solare, squirt blood from their eyes when attacked, especially by canine predators such as foxes and coyotes. The canine will drop a horned lizard after being squirted and attempt to wipe or shake the blood out of its mouth, clearly suggesting the fluid has a foul taste. According to horned lizard phylogenies, blood squirting behavior has either evolved independently 4 times or it only evolved once and then was lost in subsequent lineages. This behavior is currently being investigated by Dr. Wade C. Sherbrooke, Director of the Portal Research Station of the American Museum of Natural History.


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In her new song "XO," Beyonce used an audio clip of a NASA official announcing that Challenger had exploded. NASA astronauts and family members are upset and believe the use of the audio clip was disrespectful. On January 28, 1986, Challenger exploded just after liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center. All seven astronauts aboard were killed. Beyonce responded with a statement on Dec. 31, 2013.
"My heart goes out to the families of those lost in the Challenger disaster. The song 'XO' was recorded with the sincerest intention to help heal those who have lost loved ones and to remind us that unexpected things happen, so love and appreciate every minute that you have with those who mean the most to you. The songwriters included the audio in tribute to the unselfish work of the Challenger crew with hope that they will never be forgotten."
The song was written and produced by Ryan Tedder and Terius Nash. At the beginning of "XO" a NASA official is heard saying, "Flight controllers here looking very carefully at the situation. Obviously a major malfunction had occurred."
NASA says, "The Challenger accident is an important part of our history; a tragic reminder that space exploration is risky and should never be trivialized. NASA works everyday to honor the legacy of our fallen astronauts as we carry out our mission to reach for new heights and explore the universe."
"If this was done with full knowledge of the origin of these words then this is simply repugnant. If this was done without due diligence as to the source of the words being sampled, then this is ignorance. Either way Beyoncé owes the families of the crew of Challenger an apology."
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Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.
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GENERIC NAME: lopinavir and ritonavir
BRAND NAME: Kaletra
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Kaletra is an oral medication that is a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir. It is used for treating infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is in a class of drugs called protease inhibitors which, among others, includes ritonavir (Norvir), nelfinavir (Viracept) and saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase). Although both lopinavir and ritonavir inhibit the HIV virus, they are combined in Kaletra because ritonavir increases the concentration of lopinavir in the body. In fact, the activity of Kaletra against HIV is due to the lopinavir because the amount of ritonavir in Kaletra is not enough to inhibit the HIV virus. During infection with HIV, the HIV virus multiplies within the body's cells. Viruses are released from the cells and spread throughout the body where they infect other cells. In this manner, HIV infection is perpetuated among new cells that the body produces continually. During the production of the viruses, new proteins for the viruses are made. Some of the proteins are structural proteins, that, is, proteins that form the body of the virus. Other proteins are enzymes which manufacture DNA and other components for the new viruses. Protease is the enzyme that forms the new structural proteins and enzymes. The lopinavir in Kaletra blocks the action of protease and results in the formation of defective viruses that are unable to infect the body's cells. As a result, the number of viruses in the body (the viral load) decreases. Nevertheless, Kaletra does not prevent the transmission of HIV among individuals, and it does not cure HIV infections or AIDS. Kaletra was approved by the FDA in September 2000.
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We're seeing a leaked photo of a completely assembled iPhone 6 from what seems to be a pretty unlikely source. According to CNet on June 11, Jimmy Lin, a famous Taiwanese singer, actor and race car driver, took to his Weibo page and shared photos of what appears to be an iPhone 6 next to an iPhone 5s.
The iPhone 6 appears to be slightly bigger with rounded edges, and in this version is rocking a silver/chrome color with white detailing. The phone doesn't have any of the telltale iPhone manufacturing markings other than the Apple logo on the back.
According to Lin's microblog, the phone has a 4.7-inch screen and the power button is slightly more to the right than in previous versions. He noted that the antenna is not concealed inside the device and that the phone has a good grip.
CNet notes that what Lin shared isn't completely new information. This photo also matches with rumors suggesting the phone will have a metal back, reduced thickness and a side-mounted power button. Other rumors about the next phone, supposedly officially debuting in fall, have also noted the new, larger size for the phone. As other phone makers provide larger and larger screens to users, Apple has been under pressure to provide their own answer.
Though the 39-year-old actor isn't the most likely place for iPhone leaks, he does have two accurate leaks already under his belt, with an accurate leak of the iPhone 5 as well as the iPad Mini (apparently celebrities really do get their hands on the latest gizmos before the rest of us). Though these leaked photos must still be considered rumors, Forbes notes that the photos provided by Lin are the clearest images yet.
If this does end up being the next phone in Apple's lineup, we image there will be a few disappointed fanboys. Apple's products have always been so sleek, with clean lines and bold design. The rounded edges and the larger screen give the phone a kind of cartoony, youthful look that might not mesh well with customers who have grown accustomed to Apple's recent style.


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Phillips County residents Monday filed into UAMS East to take advantage of free medical services being provided by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force reserves. So many turned up for the opening day of the military's 11-day stint in Helena-West Helena, that vouchers were given to the overflow so they could return and be first in line the following day. The military last provided medical services to the county in 201. More than 1,100 were served during that visit.
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"All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls off, but the word of the Lord endures forever." 1 Peter 1:24
This verse makes you realize how fleeting our human lives on this earth are. The earth that we live on and all that covers it, from the flowers of the field to the mountains to our human flesh, are but temporary. For we know that if we belong to Christ our eternal home is in heaven with Him.
By placing our faith and trust in the Lord we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we have an ever-lasting home with Him. We know that the flesh will never last but God and His word will stand forever. When it seems like our world is falling apart we can have an absolute peace in knowing that God has already prepared a permanent home for us. A home that is not built upon temporary things, such as earthly treasures or human possessions, but an eternal home built upon the word of the Lord, which we know endures forever.
The definition of permanent is without beginning or end, always the same, unchanging. The Lord says He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end; He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. He will never change. Remember that no matter what the day brings in this temporary life, as a follower of Christ you have a permanent home awaiting you.


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TC TO JOHN TAYLOR; 29 July 1824; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18240729-TC-JTA-01; CL 3:117-118.
Birmingham, 29th July 1824—
Dear Sir,
I am daily expecting a letter from you on the subject of the Life of Schiller. I have got a copy of his Works beside me, which I have been glancing over; and I feel anxious to commence the business of remoulding and enlarging, in due form. As you already know the qualities and probable size of the Book, I need not recur to those topics. With a handsome portrait of Schiller, the whole would form a pretty enough volume, a thousand copies of which I should think might sell with tolerable rapidity, at some price between 7 / and 10. These points, however, would be left entirely to your own arrangement, as the bargain I wish to make would refer only to the net value (if any) of a single edition. Some friends have mentioned sixty pounds as a fair price from you for a thousand copies: but in this matter I cannot dictate, and feel reluctant even to propose. I wish only to have your own voice in regard to it as speedily as possible. Will you be kind enough to let me hear from you in a day or two?
This morning I recieved a copy of Wilhelm Meisters Wanderjahre (Travels), a sort of sequel to Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship, which is at present stealing into what notice it can attain among you. The Travels was written two years ago by Goethe, and promises so far as I can yet judge to be a very special work. I am not without some serious thoughts of putting it into an English dress to follow its elder brother. I expect very shortly to hear of a second edition of the Apprenticeship, and the Edinburgh Bookseller offers me terms for the Travels; but for several reasons I had rather publish in London. Does this sort of ware suit you at all? I wish you would consider of it, and let me know. Meantime you will not, of course, speak of it beyond what may be necessary.
On this subject I shall be glad to hear from you at any time: on the subject of Schiller I hope to hear from you very soon.
Believe me always,
My dear Sir, / Most sincerely your's, /
Thomas Carlyle—
The address is / Care of John Badams Esqr Birmingham—


text: WASHINGTON — With winter recently departing and natural-gas prices holding steady, operators are focusing on the skyrocketing cost required to drive to their store(s).Motorists currently experiencing a jump in pump prices will likely see further increases from now through spring since the recent increase in crude oil has not yet been fully passed through to gasoline prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) latest short-term energy outlook.EIA expects the retail price of regular-grade motor gasoline to average $3.56 per gallon in 2011, 77 cents per gallon higher than the 2010 average and about 40 cents above the projected price in the previous short-term energy outlook.EIA also expects gasoline prices to average about $3.70 per gallon during the peak-driving season (April through September).There is significant uncertainty surrounding the forecast, with the current market prices of futures and options contracts for gasoline suggesting a 25% probability that the national monthly average retail price could exceed $4 per gallon during summer. Rising crude-oil prices are the primary reason for higher retail prices; the higher refining margins are also expected to be a contributing factor.Natural-gas working inventories are expected to remain relatively high through 2011. The projected Henry Hub natural-gas spot price averages $4.10 per million Btu (MMBtu) in 2011, $0.29 per MMBtu lower than the 2010 average.Residential propane prices are $2.880 per gallon (as of March 7), up $0.053 from last month. Wholesale propane prices are $1.456, up $0.045 from last month.


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – A Hurricane Ingrid 2013 Mexico projected path is being warned by the National Hurricane Center today. Huracán Ingrid 2013 will formulate Saturday. NHC tells news that TS Ingrid will become Hurricane Ingrid 2013 this afternoon as could bring massive rain to Mexico.
Hurricane Ingrid 2013 is arriving this afternoon September 14, 2013. "Ingrid will reach the coast of Mexico within the Hurricane watch on Monday .. Ingrid will likely become a hurricane this afternoon", NHC tell news.
A hurricane watch is in effect for north of Cabo Rojo to La Pesca. A tropical storm warning is in effect of other sections of Mexico. "Interests elsewhere along the coast of eastern Mexico should monitor the progress of this system," NHC says in a news statement. "A hurricane warning may be necessary for portions of the coast of Eastern Mexico later today".
The system is moving northwest currently. It will then head to the west on Sunday. Ingrid is carrying maximum sustained winds at 70 mph today. "Satellite images and formation from the meteorologist onboard the NOAA Jet suggest that an eye could be forming."
Ingrid could bring flash flooding to Mexico. "Ingrid is expected to produce 10 to 15 inches of rain over a large part of eastern Mexico". Some areas could get twenty-five inches today as well. For continuing coverage click HERE.


text: Home / Style Guide / Learn About Lighting / Chandeliers Chandeliers A chandelier is defined as a branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling. The word chandelier is from the old French meaning "candle holder." A lot has changed since then. While the basic form has stayed the same, the advent of electricity has allowed for more creativity in both design and placement. Chandeliers are a great source of general illumination, and the use of a dimmer switch (look for the special controls needed for non-incandescent bulbs) can create just the mood and atmosphere you are looking for – whether it's a gentle cascade of light over a romantic dinner party or a bright and lively glow for a family dinner. In fact, many chandeliers are also designed with a downlight so they also work great as task lighting for activities such as doing homework or paying bills at the table. Chandeliers are available in a wide variety of styles, from simple modern chandeliers to more ornate traditional chandeliers. Kichler has unique styles available, such as Arts and Craft, Lodge and Country, Mediterranean, Tiffany-Style and Art Glass chandeliers. Historically, chandeliers have usually been found in the dining room. New designs, such as mini-chandeliers, and forward-thinking design trends have moved the chandelier out of the dining room and into the rest of the house. These days you can find chandeliers and mini-chandeliers in: Foyers Kitchens Bedrooms Vanities or bathrooms Large great rooms Not content to stay indoors, Kichler also has numerous outdoor chandeliers available. These chandeliers are perfect for the new outdoor living spaces designers are using to expand our homes. Chandelier tips from Kichler How do I determine the proper chandelier width for a foyer? This is pretty easy. Just add together the length and width dimensions of the foyer area. What you get is the proper diameter for most any chandelier you'll need there. Example: The area is 12′ x 16′. Added together this equals 28′. Therefore, the foyer's chandelier diameter should be approximately 28" in width. What about the height of the chandelier? This depends on the height of your foyer ceiling. Always keep in mind that the bottom of the chandelier should be at least 7′ from the floor. That may mean you need a flushmount (mounts directly against the ceiling), a semi-flush (also known as close-to-ceiling fixture, which hangs a few inches below the ceiling) or, if you have a tall ceiling, a 2-tier or 3-tier chandelier. If there is a window above the front doors, center the chandelier so it can be seen from outside. If the foyer is extra large, you may also want to include wall sconces in the foyer. Install them against the wall approximately 60" from the floor and 6′-8′ apart. How do I determine the proper size chandelier for over a dining room table? Here, as in the foyer, the dimensions of the room dictate the width (diameter) of the chandelier. If that doesn't appear to fit because of the size of your table, use half the table width for the chandelier's diameter. The bottom of the chandelier should be no lower than 30″ above the tabletop. When should I use a dimmer switch? Although dimmers can be used in every room, we put this question here because the dining room will be the location of many varying activities. Intimate dinner party? Dim the lights. Children working at the table on their homework? Bring up the wattage! Will a chandelier be enough light? You should make sure the chandelier has enough wattage. Multiply the length times the width of the room. Then, multiply that number times 1.5. That gives you the amount of wattage you need to light the room properly for general illumination. Example: A room is 12′ x 16′ (12 x 16 = 192). Then multiply 192 x 1.5 = 288 watts. That means an 8-light chandelier using 40-watt bulbs would give 320 watts, which is even more light than needed. If you're not comfortable with the amount of light, you can add wall sconces, portable lamps or recessed lights to add more light and ambience. Wall Sconces Chandeliers Pendants Bath & Vanity Lights Ceiling Lights Outdoor Lighting


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Hollywood kicks off its 2014 awards season tonight with the Golden Globes, according to a Jan. 12 Chicago Tribune report and pregnant fashionista Kerry Washington is no style slacker. The most popular working actress on television, Golden Globe nominee and "Scandal" star showed off her glowing pregnancy style in a custom, Balenciaga gown, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Last year, Washington showed support for best movie and best screenplay nomination "Django Unchained," and her nominated co-stars Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio, in a gorgeous Miu Miu dress. She accessorized her winning look with Prada heels, a Prada bag, Fred Leighton and Chopard jewelry, and a Movado watch, Just Jared reported.
Other stars on the Golden Globes 2014 red carpet included Lupita Nyong'o in a stunning Ralph Lauren dress, Taylor Swift, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence and many more.
The 71st Golden Globe Awards will be hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the second consecutive year. The show airs live Sunday, Jan. 13, on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
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US Navy Commodores @ Watauga High School
This concert, part of the ensemble's 2012 National Tour, is co-sponsored by the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University and the Watauga High School Band.
The concert is free, but tickets are required. Free general admission tickets are available by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
- Commodores Concert
c/o Hayes School of Music
813 Rivers St.
Boone, NC 28608
Tickets may also be picked up beginning Monday, Oct. 8, at the main office in the Hayes School of Music located in Broyhill Music Center at 813 Rivers St., on the Appalachian campus.
A limited number of seats are available and a "sold-out" concert is anticipated. Any unclaimed seats will be available to non-ticket holders just prior to concert time.


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- What are clickers?
- Examples of places using clickers
- Five ways to engage students using clickers in the classroom
- How to use clickers in your classroom
Using Clickers in the Classroomon May 27, 2010
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November 15, 2011, 7:47 PM
I was trying to get to the video about the clickers and I was unable to axcess. Any help? Thanks
November 26, 2011, 12:28 AM
Hi Jennifer – sorry about that. It looks like they moved the page. Here's an updated link:
April 9, 2012, 11:08 AM
I love the idea of giving them the questions on paper so that they can go at their own pace, but how does that actually work? How do you know what question they are answering with the clicker if you do it that way?
April 11, 2012, 8:26 PM
Hey Amber, I think it depends on your clicker system. We have CPS Pulse clickers from eInstruction and there's a "student-paced" mode. Let's say you have 10 questions in your set. Instead of going one-by-one in a teacher-paced lesson with each question upon your projector, instead you turn off your projector, give your students the 10 questions on paper, and then on your computer, you can see a class list and their response for each question as they answer it, as well as their current score so far, and the average score for each question. That way, you can see which students are struggling right away, and you can see which questions students had the most difficulty with (i.e. Assessment for learning to steer your lesson.)
April 9, 2012, 10:37 PM
What is the easiest way to print reports for a parent/teacher conference or meeting?
April 11, 2012, 8:54 PM
Hey Kelsey, I've never actually pulled out my clicker assessments in a parent / teacher interview. Usually, I print out a copy of their marks (using markbook grade keeping software) and then have a couple of work samples. The CPS eInstruction software that we use has a bunch of reporting options. I can print off a summary of their answers, but I find it's just easier to print out a copy of the questions and point out the ones they got wrong.
Have you used clickers in your classroom?
July 16, 2012, 3:08 PM
I like the idea of the students having assigned clickers, especially in elementary grades. I am planning on using clickers as a pretest for my first graders to start our 'plant' unit. Do you think this would be a good ideas?
July 20, 2012, 3:38 PM
Hey Brandy, I replied more in a different comment below. The other thing to think about, if your school hasn't purchased clickers already, is that there are different types of clickers out there. I'm pretty sure some of the suppliers have clickers designed for younger students (i.e. easier to use, bigger buttons, etc.)
Good luck!
July 16, 2012, 6:22 PM
I appreciate all your comments. I love the self-paced testing. Do you know if this is possible with ActivExpressions? Or how I could find that out. I have used them for pre-made tests that are teacher-paced. I can only imagine the stress that would leave the studens if they knew they could go at their own pace. Thanks for this blog!
July 20, 2012, 3:37 PM
Hi Dayna,
I think using clickers at your own pace is a big deal, especially for assessment. Sometimes, I like using clickers as a whole class activity because it gives me a chance to make sure students are comfortable with the technology, plus, it gives us an opportunity to guide the conversations as we go along.
On the other hand, I find the self-paced testing allows me to differentiate for my identified students who need more time to process during a test. I've never used ActivExpressions, but I did a quick google search for "ActivExpressions self paced mode" – looks like ActivExpressions2 and ActivEngage both have a "self paced" mode which is what you're looking for: http://www.prometheanworld.com/en-us/education/products/learner-response-systems – You'd have to check out the user manual for more specifics about how to use that feature.
Out of curiosity, how do you like ActivExpressions? It looks like a little BlackBerry with a QWERTY keyboard. I've used CPS Pulse which allows for students to "text" in answers, but there are always students who don't have a cell phone and aren't comfortable with txting in longer responses.
July 17, 2012, 4:22 PM
Thank you so much for sharing so many wonderful ideas of using clickers in the classroom. I appreciate how you have step by step information of how to use clickers in classroom as well as activities in which clickers would enhance. This is a blog that I will return back to when i introduce clickers into my classroom.
July 20, 2012, 3:40 PM
Hi Kristi – thanks so much for the feedback and good luck with your clickers. I'd love to hear about which type of clickers you eventually get a hold of and how things go. Have a great summer!
July 20, 2012, 3:27 PM
Hey Brandy, I teach middle school so I have nothing but respect for teachers who work with really young children. It's a different world in primary.
I really like clickers – there's the wow factor of using something like a cell phone which might appeal to younger students. Plus, there's instant feedback in terms of seeing student responses in a graph. Clickers can be great for diagnostic and formative assessment (and possibly summative evaluation if you're not in anonymous mode.)
Having said that, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about these two issues:
1. I imagine you would have to spend a lot more time training primary students to use clickers than older students. Most grade 7 and 8 students that I work with have a lot of prior knowledge troubleshooting and using technology – after all, it's just like their cell phones – so I find after about 10-20 minutes of exploration, we're using the clickers for learning (as opposed to technology for technology's sake.) I know a few grade one teachers and I know time is pretty valuable since there's so much pressure to get students reading. I wonder how long it would take a grade one class to move beyond the wow factor.
2. There's something to be said about kinesthetic hands-on learning. I wonder how comprehension and understanding differs at the primary level between using manipulatives, smarties charts, and pictographs to chart things, compared to seeing instant bar graphs and numbers on the data projector from clicker software. I wonder whether the results from the clickers would be too abstract without a lot of teacher interpretation.
What do you think?
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Sun Ra: Nuclear War
Nuclear War
Sun Ra (keyboards, vocals)
Nuclear War (Atavistic Unheard Music Series UMS/ALP222CD)
Sun Ra (keyboards, vocals), Samarai Celestial (drums),
June Tyson (vocals), Tyrone Hill (vocals).
Recorded: New York, September 1982
Rating: 80/100 (learn more)
Did Sun Ra really think he could get this song played on the radio? The same two bars and two chords repeated over and over for nearly eight minutes? Ra and his backup singers reciting FCC-unfriendly lyrics that contain a 12-word noun commonly heard in the R-rated films of Quentin Tarantino? The record is credited to the whole Arkestra, but only Sun Ra's unadorned keyboard playing and Samarai Celestial's slow-groove, disco-flavored drumming can be detected on this tune. The story goes that Sun Ra was dismayed that Columbia Records declined to issue the single. Yes, OK, "Nuclear War" is a tongue-in- cheek novelty record for grownups, but it's also oddly infectious music. Hey, Yo La Tengo thought so. The indie-rock band recorded a long EP featuring four completely different versions of the song that are also worth checking out.
Reviewer: Steve Greenlee
Tags: 1980s jazz
// Jan 09, 2008 at 02:16 AM
It is worse than that -- not simply Yo La Tengo, but if you do your Google research you'll find this song covered over and over and over and over by young bands in genres from jazz to rap to techno to noise, thereby proving once again that Sun Ra was, what, at least 28 years ahead of his time? Also do keep in mind that like any Force of Nature, Sun Ra never repeated himself, so this version you hear on this disk is unlike the versions he played in the clubs at the time, like the Deadly Fire he unleashed live in Toronto that year, and its my bet that the broadcast network of the club-fans (and tape traders) vastly outweighed anything Columbia could have offered in terms of any 'mass media' distribution of the important message of this song (which was, after all, the whole point) but I still wonder if that Columbia rep today appreciates being in the same class of forward-thinkers as the Decca rep that passed on the Beatles demo ;)


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Anyone who has used the Web has seen advertising. It can be found on blogs, search results pages, and during videos, to name just a few.
It's there because online advertising is big business. Let's consider how it works for Mark whose small company needs a way to sell their new gadget - a heart rate monitor.
Mark's target market includes runners and he needs a way to reach them. The simplest is to contact websites and blogs and ask about display advertising. For a fee, he may be able to display his ad on their website. The amount Mark pays is often based on the number of times his ad is seen. This is called CPM or Cost Per Mille – or 1000 impressions.
The website owner earns money from Mark and his company's gadget is seen by potential customers - a win-win.
The same is true for Social Networks like Facebook. He can pay a fee to advertise for his website or his company's Facebook page.
But there's a lot more to online advertising. Mark could participate in a keyword advertising program like Google Adwords. Here, he pays a fee to have text ads appear alongside information that's related to specific keywords that Mark chooses like "jogging", "running" and "fitness".
The adwords program means his ads can appear on websites, videos and in search results that are likely to appeal to his potential customers. But he's not alone. The spaces for ads are auctioned off to the highest bidder online, so he may have to out-bid the competition to have his ads appear where he wants.
This type of system also gives website owners and video creators who participate in the program a way to earn advertising revenue. If someone click Mark's ad, they earn a small fee. The Adwords system is a type of pay-per-click advertising.
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One of the most anticipated new television shows of the fall season, Boardwalk Empire has been started on premium cable network HBO on September 19, 2010. Boardwalk Empire is an American television series based on the novel Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City by Emmy award-winning screenwriter Nelson Johnson. Being directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese, the series is created and written by Terence Winter, who was one of the writers on another little HBO show called The Sopranos.
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HBO has released a lengthy behind-the-scenes featurette awaiting the show's September 19th premiere. On the subject matter of the show, the featurette offers insight from Winter, Buscemi, Scorsese, and others and also how Boardwalk Empire intends to capture one of the most interesting periods of American history.
As if the subject matter of Boardwalk Empire weren't interesting enough, the talent involved will definitely catch your interest and the show stars the always terrific Steve Buscemi. The pilot episode was directed by none other than Martin Scorsese but he has not been tabbed as the permanent director. Martin Scorsese said that he will be highly involved in the production and direction of the show in the coming months, which gives some hope for those who are awaiting Boardwalk Empire's release. The series is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era.
In general, HBO has put mutually quite a list of impressive contributors, including a world class screenwriting team to go in conjunction with the quality direction. Those who review such things had called the show somewhat dark and very "1920s". The series features some interesting themes and storylines and all are combined together by HBO in the typical way. The network's executives are hoping to pull in many of the loyal viewers of that show as it would not be a remake of The Sopranos by any stretch of the imagination. The series has set to air 12 episodes (including the pilot).
- Michael Pitt as James "Jimmy" Darmody
- Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (who is based on Enoch L. Johnson)
- Kelly Macdonald as Margaret Schroeder
- Anthony Laciura as Eddie Kessler
- Paul Sparks as "Mickey Doyle" Kozik
- Michael Shannon as Agent Nelson Van Alden
- Stephen Graham as Al Capone
- Vincent Piazza as Lucky Luciano
- Paz de la Huerta as Lucy Danziger
- Shea Whigham as Elias "Eli" Thompson, Nucky's brother
- Aleksa Palladino as Angela Darmody
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Arnold Rothstein
- Dabney Coleman as Commodore Louis Kaestner
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Chalky White, the de facto mayor of Chickenbone Beach
Recurring Characters:
- Max Casella as Leo D'Alessio
- Greg Antonacci as Johnny Torrio
- Gretchen Mol as Gillian
- Joseph Riccobene as Frankie Yale
Episode list of Boardwalk Empire:
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 1: "Boardwalk Empire"
Air date: 19th September, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 2: "The Ivory Tower"
Air date: 26th September, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 3: "Broadway Limited"
Air date: 3rd October, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 4: "Anastasia"
Air date: 10th October, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 5: "Nights in Ballygran"
Air date: 17th October, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 6: "Family Limitation"
Air date: 24th October, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 7: "Home"
Air date: 31st October, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 8
Air date: 7th November, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 9: "Belle Femme"
Air date: 14th November, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 10
Air date: 21st November, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 11: "Paris Green"
Air date: 5th December, 2010
Boardwalk Empire Season 1 episode 12: "A Return to Normalcy"
Air date: 12th December, 2010
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As a Junior: Earned All-Academic honorable mention honors ... Started in all 20 matches ... Helped ECU record seven shutouts on the year, including three straight against Campbell, Western Carolina and Charlotte ... Tallied assists against Marshall (10/6) and against Southern Miss (10/15)
As a Sophomore: Earned Conference USA All-Tournament honors helping the Pirates to a sudden death overtime win over SMU ... Started 18 of 19 games played ... Helped ECU record shutouts against Western Carolina, Houston, Marshall and SMU in the CUSA Tournament Instrumental in holding five of the top-8 C-USA goal scorers scoreless ... Helped ECU rank third in conference in total saves (117) ... Recorded lone goal of the season in a 3-2 loss to Furman (Sept. 21) ... Against Campbell recorded first career assist in a 4-2 win.
As A Freshman: One of two freshman and five players to start all 19 games for the Pirates ... First collegiate goal came in a 2- 0 win over Saint Francis (Sept. 5) Helped ECU record shutouts against Georgia Southern, Saint Francis, DePaul and Tulane ... Held 2003 C-USA Player-of-the-Year Julianne Sitch (DePaul) in check not allowing any shots in the match.
A.C. Flora High School: Named all-region in 2002 and 2003, and Team MVP, all-area and all-state in 2003 ... Helped guide A.C. Flora High School to a pair of Regional Championships in 2001 and 2002 ... In Club action, she helped the Greenville FC to the Orange Classic Millennium Championship (2003) where she was voted the Most Valuable Player of the tournament ... Member of the 2003 South Carolina State Cup Championship Team ... Two-time member of the South Carolina ODP Team (2002-2003).
Personal: Intended major is nursing ... Named to 2004-05 and 2005-06 C-USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll ... Named to the ECU's Director of Athletics Honor Roll in Fall of 2004 and 2005 and Dean's List in Spring of 2005 and 2006 ... Member of the National Honor Society, MU Alpha Theta, and Who's Who Among High School Students ... Daughter of Earl and Cynthia Pierce.


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Arborio Rice Pudding
Serves 4
1/2 cup Arborio rice
4 cups milk (both whole and reduced-fat have worked for me)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split (or 1 teaspoon pure extract, added with almond at the end)
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
In a large saucepan, place all the ingredients, except the almond extract. Bring it to a gentle boil and then turn it down to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom, for about 30 to 40 minutes. Taste the rice to check for doneness. The rice should be very soft and plump.
Take the pudding off the heat and stir in the extract(s). Pour into dessert bowls. You can serve it immediately or let it chill in the fridge. Either way, keep it away from Deb.
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Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One
On Thursday, September 8, 1966, NBC premiered Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek" by airing The Man Trap, the sixth episode produced by Desilu Productions but picked by the network for broadcast instead of the show's second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before.
Roddenberry started working on "Star Trek" in 1963. The energetic writer-producer developed his concept of "Wagon Train to the Stars" and cast Jeffrey Hunter as Enterprise captain Christopher Pike, Majel Barrett as executive officer Number One, and Leonard Nimoy as the half-alien science officer, Mr. Spock.
By 1964, Roddenberry and Desilu Studios filmed the series' first pilot, The Cage, and offered it to the three national networks. ABC, CBS, and NBC turned Roddenberry down. NBC, according to "Star Trek" lore, said the show was too cerebral. The network also nixed the idea of a female executive officer and wasn't too keen on "the guy with the ears."
Luckily, Lucille Ball, the first woman to own and run a studio (Desilu), interceded on Roddenberry's behalf and convinced the network to reconsider. NBC needed a science fiction show to compete with CBS's "Lost In Space," so the network commissioned an unprecedented second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before.
However, the show underwent radical changes between the first and second pilots. Jeff Hunter was no longer available. The network wanted changes in the series' format, and sets and costumes were updated. Now the revamped "Star Trek" had an almost all-new cast led by William Shatner and was more action-oriented. The only holdovers from The Cage were Leonard Nimoy and Majel Barrett (who was recast as nurse Christine Chapel), and the Enterprise.
At first, the show's setting was somewhat vague and undefined. Though it was later assumed that "Star Trek" takes place in the 23rd Century, some early episodes suggest that the Enterprise's five-year mission could be set in either the 22nd or 24th Centuries. The Enterprise's operating agency, Starfleet, was not established until the show's 15th episode, Court Martial. The United Federation of Planets, the show's galactic version of the United Nations, was not mentioned until Episode 23, A Taste of Armageddon. George Takei's Lt. Sulu is the ship's physicist in Where No Man Has Gone Before but is the third officer/helmsman in the rest of the series. DeForest Kelley's Dr. Leonard McCoy replaced Paul Fix's Dr. Mark Piper after NBC picked up the series.
Even the actors' performances took time to be developed. Leonard Nimoy's Spock, known for his pursuit of logic and reserved emotional state, shows more human emotions in early episodes of Season One than in later installments.
Because "Star Trek" aired at a time when most television dramas were episodic and could be rebroadcast "out of sequence," any continuity the show has is subtle and not always by design. This often makes "Star Trek: The Original Series" a bit disorienting to watch.
The makers of "Star Trek" worked hard to give the franchise a coherent sense of continuity, starting with the 1979-1991 feature films and continuing with the four TV spin-offs.. In retrospect, even the disjointed continuity of "The Original Series" holds together well once viewers understand the show's characters and situations.
"Star Trek's" first season features some of the series' best stories and guest characters. Balance of Terror, for instance, introduces the formidable Romulans in a clever update of the 1957 sub-vs.-destroyer WWII movie The Enemy Below. In this episode, viewers learn about the close link between the logical and peaceful Vulcans and the warlike Romulans. Additionally, guest star Mark Lenard returned in Season Two's Journey to Babel as Spock's estranged father, Ambassador Sarek.
Other outstanding first season episodes include Court Martial, Shore Leave, The Menagerie Parts I & II, The City on the Edge of Forever, and.Space Seed. (Space Seed stands out because Ricardo Montalban's performance as Khan Noonian Singh inspired producer Harve Bennett and writer-director Nicholas Meyer to make 1982's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan".)
Though the series featured good scripts and a well-chosen ensemble multi-ethnic cast, it was not a big hit for NBC. Its fan base consisted of mostly young, educated and middle-class viewers who loved the show's mix of sci-fi adventure and clever social commentary, but the ratings were consistently low. Ordinarily, the show's basement-level ratings would have resulted in its swift cancellation, but contrary to Gene Roddenberry's claims, NBC was keenly aware of the show's demographics and kept it on the air during the entire 1966-1967 season.
The Remastered Edition: The Season One DVDs
For "Star Trek's" 40th anniversary in 2006, CBS Video, the entity that inherited the franchise from Paramount Home Video, gave the The Original Series a digital makeover to make it visually compatible with its various movie and TV series spin-offs.
The live-action planet and space station sets still look stage-set, the costumes still have that 1960s Buck Denton/Day-Glo vibe and the Enterprise corridors are still much wider than their movie and later TV series' incarnations.
There is, however, some degree of "bringing 'Star Trek' forward into the 21st Century" by the judicious replacement of the limited stock footage of Enterprise (and other spacecraft) flybys, planets and space stations.
Additionally, in some of the live-action sequences there are now subtle visual and audio enhancements that add more drama or help clarify some plot element that seems a bit vague.
For instance, in John D. F. Black's The Naked Time, the Psi-200 organism that drives the Enterprise crew to near-insanity is seen and heard as it enters its victims. Phaser beams and photon torpedoes are now more consistent with those in later movies and spin-offs.
Finally, the background matte shots of planet sets not shot outside the Desilu lot were redone to give them a more realistic appearance.
To their credit, the digital artists did a good job. There are more shots of the Enterprise and other ships to replace the limited number of stock shots. The CGI ships and space stations are only upgraded to give the show the look the producers would have given it with a better effects budget. The planets and other space objects now have more detail and realistic features (cloud formations, subtle terminators, and city lights on "night sides").
Any flaws present in the 35 mm original negatives (scratches, dust particle damage) that would be noticeable on high-definition TVs have been digitally removed. Moreover, additional extras were digitally added to show that the Enterprise has a crew of 430 men and women albeit subtly and not in every episode.
The Packaging – The DVDs:
"Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One's" 10 DVDs come in a neat-looking plastic "clamshell" outer shell that holds a cardboard box that contains a hinged multi-DVD jewel case. The Season One set is color coded yellow to represent the Enterprise's Command division. The art on the cardboard box features The Enterprise Four (Spock, Kirk, McCoy, and Scotty) on the left, the Starfleet delta insignia in the center, and the Starship Enterprise on the right. A discreet pocket in the back of the box holds a set of five collector's cards which list all the episodes and extra features.
The design is nice; the artwork is well done and the dimensions of the packaging make storage convenient and less space-consuming than older, bulkier box sets.
However, the plastic clamshell casings and the cardboard inner boxes are fragile and require careful handling.
Furthermore, the DVD holder's colored cardboard box is not terribly sturdy. Handle it with great care so the edges don't get dog-eared and the flaps don't fall apart. I
Even though the 10-disc DVD set of "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" has much to offer, it does have its limitations.
In 2007, CBS Video released "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" on dual-format discs. At the time, Paramount Pictures was one of the studios backing Toshiba's HD-DVD, which was competing with the Blu-ray Disc Association's rival format. Thus, the upper side of the Season One discs have HD-DVD content; the lower side holds the DVD content.
Handling the Season One discs requires more care than standard DVDs. Remember that the "up" side of the dual-format disc is the HD-DVD half. Place it upside down on a standard DVD player tray and the HD-DVD content won't be shown. Also, keep in mind that HD-DVD discs are not compatible with Blu-ray players.
Because the Season One discs are dual-formatted, they lack the easy-to-read labels found on most DVDs. This means you have to be careful when handling any of the Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One discs. Read the tiny DVD identifier (Disc 1, Season 1 and so on) at the center of each disc carefully before choosing an episode to watch.
Another weak point of the DVDs is that they lack English-language subtitles. When you access the discs' main menu and select Communications, you can choose either French or Spanish subtitles. You can only activate English closed captions by using a standard DVD player.
The weakest point of the 2007 set is that the DVDs' storage capacity limits viewers to watching "Star Trek" in its 21st Century remastered edition with its updated visual effects shots.
Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One - The Blu-ray Version
Fortunately, the Blu-ray edition of "Star Trek: The Original Series" gives Trekkers the ability to see the show with its original 1960s special effects. This includes a mono audio track which mimics the original broadcasts' sound. The 2009 Blu-ray discs also include the remastered CGI effects, and a 7.1 surround sound audio track.
This option of choosing which version to see and/or hear is a boon for two camps of "Star Trek" fans. Purists who want to see the classic show the way they remember it can choose Original Effects. Younger or casual Trekkers who are familiar with the 11 theatrical movies or the four spin-off series can choose the Enhanced version.
In April 2009, CBS Video released the Blu-ray set of "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" to coincide with the premiere of director J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" feature film. The seven-BD set has 29 episodes from the show's 1966-1967 season and most of the featurettes from the 2007 DVD/HD-DVD set.
Perhaps because the studio received many negative reviews about the flimsiness of the DVD boxes, CBS Home Entertainment did an extensive redesign of the packaging. "The Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" sticks to the color scheme introduced in the DVD version. However, instead of reusing the artwork from the "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" DVDs, the Blu-ray package features a stylized Command division insignia against a gold-yellow background.
The blue plastic box holds seven BD discs. Except for Disc Two, which holds five episodes, each disc has four complete "Star Trek" episodes and assorted extra features. Every disc has the original Next Voyage previews for each episode. Some discs also include short "making-of" documentaries about the 2006 digital makeover project and the original show's production. There are also interviews with surviving key cast and production staff members.
Five of the seven BDs feature Starfleet Access episodes. The Starfleet Access option allows you to watch pop-up information boxes about characters, races, ships, or 23rd Century tech. Picture-in-picture commentaries from Mike and Denise Okuda and other production staff veterans present bits of trivia, history, and humorous anecdotes. While the Starfleet Access feature is available in only a few episodes, it is a welcome extra.
The BDs now have cooler menus and more language options. In the DVD edition of "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One," the menus look like the Enterprise transporter room. You can get access to various options through the "transporter control" panel. When an episode is "engaged," the familiar sound of the transporter beam is heard and the screen sparkles momentarily before the show begins.
The "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" Blu-ray menus are more dynamic. A shot of theEnterprise in orbit over a ringed gas giant is the first thing viewers see. Then the picture changes to depict the main viewer in the starship's bridge. The various menu options are displayed on separate panels: one for Episodes, one for Communications (Language Options), one for Visual and Audio versions and, when applicable, one for Starfleet Access.
The languages option on the BDs is a vast improvement over the 2007 DVD sets' somewhat limited capabilities. Though the sound is a bit muffled in the discs' feature content when compared to that of the extra features, "Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One" offers more audio and subtitle options.
Languages: English (DTS-HD High Res Audio), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Dubbed: French, Spanish
For "Trekkers" who don't own a Blu-ray player, the 2007 DVD release of Star Trek's first season is still a nice addition to their video collections. Despite its fragile packaging and lack of multiple viewing options, the 10-disc set is a good way to enjoy the updated version of Gene Roddenberry's classic series.
On the other hand, the Blu-ray edition is the perfect reason to upgrade from DVD to HD format. With the first season of the original series on Blu-ray, "Star Trek" fans can experience the best of both worlds.
Star Trek: The Original Series – Season One Episode List
The following episode list is derived from the "Star Trek: The Original Series - Season One" Blu-ray seven-disc set, but in the same chronological order as in the 2007 10-disc DVD set. The episodes are listed according to their original 1966-1967 airdates instead of their production order.
Thus, in both sets, Where No One Has Been Before (the series' second pilot episode) is Season One's third show rather than the first.). However, the DVDs' content capacity limits each disc's episode count to three, spreading out Season One's total of 29 among 10 DVDs.
Furthermore, most, but not all, of the extra features from the DVD set have carried over to the Blu-ray version. For example, the Trekkers Connection featurette included on Disc Eight of the DVD set is not included in the Blu-ray edition. Neither is Disc 10's Star Trek Online game preview. By the same token, the Blu-ray's Starfleet Access features and the interactive inspection of the USS Enterprise are not available on the DVD set.
Disc One: The Man Trap, Charlie X, Where No Man Has Gone Before*, The Naked Time
Extras: Preview Trailers, Spacelift: Transporting Trek Into the 21st Century, * (Starfleet Access Episode)
Disc Two: The Enemy Within, Mudd's Women, What Are Little Girls Made Of?, Miri, Dagger of the Mind
Extras: Preview Trailers
Disc Three: The Corbomite Maneuver, The Menagerie Part I*, The Menagerie Part II*, The Conscience of the King
Extras: Preview Trailers, Reflections on Spock, * (Starfleet Access Episodes)
Disc Four: Balance of Terror*, Shore Leave, The Galileo Seven, The Squire of Gothos
Extras: Preview Trailers, Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner, * (Starfleet Access Episode)
Disc Five: Arena, Tomorrow is Yesterday, Court Martial, The Return of the Archons
Extras: Preview Trailers, "To Boldly Go..." Season One, The Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Disc Six: Space Seed*, A Taste of Armageddon, This Side of Paradise, The Devil in the Dark
Extras: Preview Trailers, Sci-Fi Visionaries, Interactive Enterprise Inspection, * (Starfleet Access Episode)
Disc Seven: Errand of Mercy*, The Alternative Factor, The City on the Edge of Forever, Operation—Annihilate!
Extras: Preview Trailers, Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories, Kiss 'n' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century, * (Starfleet Access Episode)


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It appears former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida has pulled out all the stops to prepare for his upcoming championship bout at UFC 140 with Jon Jones. Check out the above video, which gives us an inside peek at Lyoto's daily regimen, with the exception of one truly disgusting aspect that could easily pop up on this season of Fear Factor.
The show, which I am going to ignorantly label "Random Univision Program #113," states that Lyoto has packed on an incredible 22 pounds of muscle, and man does it show. Along with bringing in a team of physiologists and physiotherapists, Lyoto has even shrank the size of the octagon in which he trains, from 9 meters in diameter to just 7.5, forcing him to be even more elusive than previously thought possible. No word yet on how exactly he plans on making his precision more…precise.


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Spaghetti is a popular dinner choice for many because it is easy to prepare and inexpensive as well. Today, Jan. 4 is the day pasta lover's celebrate "National Spaghetti Day"!
Imagine spaghetti having its own day in the year. It's true. In fact the first time records in history were referenced and documented about boiled noodles it was found in the Jerusalem Talmud. That tells us that Arabs invented this dish thousands of years ago. It is known that the dried noodles were purchased from a vendor and sold in stores or in outdoor markets since the fifth century.
We are all familiar with the fact that Marco Polo brought back from China in 1274. The Chinese had made their own form of pasta that was a coil of dry noodles they preserved for over 4,000 years.
Today spaghetti is a staple in many homes and is considered more of an Italian cuisine. Pasta in all shapes and sizes has been created since spaghetti was born and enjoyed by millions of people.
The word "spaghetti" in Italian translated means "little lines" and is traditionally served with tomato sauce and sprinkled on top with Parmesan cheese. There are so many ways to enjoy spaghetti and serve it up with so many other meats, cheeses and herbs and spices.
National Spaghetti Day – Have you had your fill today?
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Miami Marlins: Donovan Solano making most of pinch-hit opportunities
Donovan Solano is getting tons of at-bats, but he's making the most out of him. Friday's pinch-hit single in the seventh made him 6-for-11 (.545) in that role. At Wrigley Field on Thursday, Solano stroked his first career triple, also in a pinch-hitting role.
"He's a good hitter," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "We found that out in spring training. He's not afraid. When you're that young and you're afraid to fail and afraid to do stuff, then you're not going to do it. He's a pretty good baseball player. This kid is doing everything he can in his power to never go back to the minor leagues."
Young players like Solano used to playing every day in the minors generally struggle as pinch-hitters. Solano does his best to clear his head.
"I know I only have one opportunity, and I don't think too much," he said. "It's one turn, but I don't put too much pressure on myself. Things have come out well. Sometimes you think too much and it doesn't go well. I try not to think about anything and enjoy the at-bat. I feel like I concentrate very well."
Thanks in part to Solano, Marlins pinch-hitters through Friday were 32-for-110 (.291), third in the NL behind the Cubs (.295) and Nationals (.294). Greg Dobbs (7-for-27), Austin Kearns (5-for-15) and Logan Morrison (5-for-13) all have done well as pinch-hitters.