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Here is a positive race report from last weekend's Johnny Kelley Half Marathon in Hyannis. Until recently I had not been expecting to do too well. I felt that I didn't have enough training after my layoff to even approach my best half marathon time, let alone surpass it. Recently however, my hopes had shifted towards the positive, after I had a nice showing in my first ever road 5K. My son and I ran the Women Run with Strivers 5K on Mother's Day; my time was a startling (to me) 24:58.
Race day dawned with absolutely perfect weather for a half; partly cloudy and temperatures in the mid to upper 50's. Once again I rose early enough to have a good sized breakfast and hydrate well before heading to Hyannis. This year I was not going alone, a friend from home was also signed up for the half, and my oldest son was signed up for the 5K that runs just prior to the half.
Having something else to focus on while waiting for my own event, kept the pre-race jitters to a minimum. After picking up our numbers and using the restrooms once, we headed over to the start of the 5K, and saw my son off on his way. I started my stopwatch to keep an eye on the time and make sure we could get to the finish in time to see him cross. By the time we went to the car to drop off extra clothes, and got in line for the porta-potties, I started to get nervous that we wouldn't make it to the end of the line before he came across the finish. Thankfully, the nice people behind us "saved" our spots momentarily, so that we could watch the finish and still take care of business before we needed to be at the start.
Our timing worked out perfectly in the end. We got over to the start with enough time to spare, but not so much that we had to wait for too long. One big benefit of smaller races, is that they don't require long periods of time waiting in corrals for the start. It was at that moment that I realized that we didn't warm up! Oh well, the first mile would have to stand in for the warmup, and we were off!
I have to say that it was one of the more uneventful races I've done, in a good way. My pace was steady and I even managed a negative split in the end. After about mile 8, I lost interest in consuming any fuel (I had brought my latest trial food, fig newtons). I felt that this wasn't really a problem however, since I knew that between my breakfast and what I had already consumed, I would be fine with less than an hour left. By the time I reached mile 12, I was still feeling good, I had maintained a good but challenging pace throughout, and now was the time to see if I could push it just a little more. So it was, that mile 13 was my fastest, at 8:29! My official time – 1:55:41, a PR of almost 2 minutes! My friend Tasha also had a good showing with a nice strong kick at the finish!
Overall, it was a great day of running for everyone! I'm now very excited to continue my training through the summer, as I prepare for a fall marathon. I've hired a coach to write up a personalized plan, and I'm hoping that the third time is the charm after marathons one and two!

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Life is a journey that can be both intricate and simple; both idiosyncratic and uniform. As much as we attempt to define life–as much as we attempt to bring it down to an exact science–we have yet to come to the realization that life is a glittery grey nebula of ifs, ands, and buts.
How can we seek to define something that is constantly evolving? How can we seek to grasp something that possesses such unpredictable fluidity? How can you accept , and cope with, what seems to be a commonplace instability?
According to Pol Ubeda Hervas, the aforementioned questions can be internalized, and turned on one's self. What happens when your concept of self isn't as clear as you would like it to be? Hervas' series, I'm Not There, is an examination of a human being that is losing their identity. Featuring a shadow of the "former self" and empty pair of sneakers, Hervas had this to say about his series:
"I don't recognize myself any more. These photos express this feeling."
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Adding a marble fireplace to a room in your house is a great way to create a central focal point in your room while investing in your home. There are so many different types and styles of marble fireplaces to choose from that you are bound to find one that fits your home decor as well as your personal style. Marble fireplaces can be as simple as basic slab-like designs or can get as intricate as having engravings and other designs, but what you get depends on what works with your home.
Aside from the aesthetic benefits of having a marble fireplace in your home, marble fireplaces can also help you keep your home cleaner. Marble fireplaces, and all fireplaces for that matter, help to remove unclean air (from cooking for example) from your home, and in that sense marble fireplaces help keep your room clean.
If you are not convinced that marble fireplaces can make your living space look special, then this article from ExpertArticlesAbout.com might just convince you.
Why Marble Fireplaces Are A Good Investment
June 11, 2011 | Author: Sally Butcher | Posted in Home & Family
There are many ways that you can add beauty and elegance to your home. One project that you can have is by adding a fireplace. Marble fireplaces or other natural stone fireplaces could do just that. It not only provides a good place to enjoy a book but it also adds class and warmth in your house.
You just have to know what you want. When you know what you want, you will know how to get it. When you decorate your home options are available according to your taste in style. Whether you have budget constraints or not, you just need to be innovative to get to your goal. Let us start with one house feature that is sure to grab attention.
A good example is the fireplace. Families consider it as a place where they could spend time and talk about anything. Some consider it as a safe haven to just relax.
When it comes to design and style, the choices are endless. You can choose wood as the primary element or maybe go for the electric type. But what sets stone fireplaces on top of others is that it goes well with different types of design styles.
Most common choices for natural stone are marble, granite and limestone. Whichever you choose, you need to get to know your material and how you should handle it.
The most durable of the three is granite. It does not scratch or stain easily. But it could get brittle. It may also absorb oils and other liquids just like limestone. Limestone is softer than granite though and is porous. Marble is also porous and could also absorb oils and liquids. But just like limestone, it is softer thus, it can easily be cut according to design. Limestone is more affordable but marble adds timeless beauty to your home.
Advantages and disadvantages will be present no matter which material you use. The trick is to know what type of treatment or seals need to be applied to extend the life of your fireplace. The treatment is also necessary to preserve the beauty of your material when you first get it installed.
You may talk to a contractor or a designer for a consultation. You may go to those who install marble fireplaces in your area to have more in-depth information. You can choose to follow your gut. Whichever path you take, you just need to weigh all factors when making a decision. Once everything is done, you could sit in front of the fireplace and sip wine or make smores. Whatever is to your liking.
If you decide that investing in a beautiful marble fireplace is right for you and your home, it is essential that you know how to properly care for and maintain your investment. It is important that you clean the marble portion of your marble fireplace properly so that it stays looking shiny and new. To clean your marble fireplace you should use a soft cloth along with a good quality marble cleaner. Aside from keeping your marble fireplace facade clean, make sure you're keeping up with other marble fireplace maintenance as well. You should be sure to clear your chimney of ashes as well as fill your fuel tank periodically to ensure that yourmarble fireplace is working properly.
Since fireplaces are almost always the focal point of a room, it is important that your fireplace makes a statement, and there is no better way to make a statement than to choose a bold marble fireplace. There are a variety of styles and colors to choose from that you're bound to find the perfect marble fireplace to fit your living space. Good luck and enjoy your marble fireplace!


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Last week Case Schiller reported that property values in San Francisco were up 23% with the 20 city composite up 13.2% over the last year.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is not hard to realize that prices are up. In some areas, the average home sales are actually higher than at the 2008 peak levels.
Despite the robust reporting from Case Schiller, there are some mixed thoughts about the market. The San Francisco and into the East Bay have seen a strong sellers' market in some of the most desirable areas with workers in the tech sector buying up homes. A slowdown in appreciation does not mean the bottom is falling out. Just means that we have a more stable market with more buyers able to compete.
In a Biz Journel Article Stan Humphries, chief economist at Zillow states "Today's Case-Shiller numbers actually do represent a bit of moderation for the venerable index. The real pace of gains is probably really half that being reported, but the big picture remains the same: the housing market is doing quite well.
"We remain far from normal in terms of appreciation rates and negative equity rates, but we're getting there," Humphries said. "A slowdown in appreciation is welcome."
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Has anyone converted a large (ours is 550,000 lines) program of Fortran 77 code to C++ ? What pitfalls did you run into ? Was the conversion a success ? Did you use a tool like
for_c ( http://www.cobalt-blue.com/fc/fcmain.htm ) ? Was the resulting C++ code significantly faster or slower ?
Has anyone converted a large (ours is 550,000 lines) program of Fortran 77 code to C++ ? What pitfalls did you run into ? Was the conversion a success ? Did you use a tool like
This adds to EvilTeach's advice. Keep in mind that it's fairly easy to link Fortran 77 and C/C++ code, so you can convert parts of your application incrementally and link them together with the old parts. You'll have to think about all the usual fortran/c discrepancies (row/column-major arrays, array indexing, etc.) if you do this, but it would save you the pain of debugging your entire auto-translated codebase at once.
There are many large hybrid codes like this at the national (DOE) labs, which have a significant investment in old Fortran code. If you go this route, you might consider using Babel, which was developed to allow components to be shared between C, C++, Fortran, Fortran90, Python and Java all in the same app. The motivation for this at the labs is tying together physics models built by different teams for really large simulations, but you might find it useful for transitioning your code, too. It's actively maintained and used on a lot of projects, though it might be a bit too complex for what you're trying to do.
There are a lot of things to consider.
There are really two paths to take. One is to do a direct line by line conversion to c. By that I mean every fortran statement to an equalivant c statement.
The other path to take is a rewrite, and with 500k loc+ that would be much more work. With that kind of size, I certainly would look for a tool, to do the translation, like f2c.
Issues for a straight port...
gotos translate directly, you will need to create labels for the goto targets.
Array subscripting is a potiential problem. c is zero based, fortran is 1 based, so arrays need to be dimensioned one larger in the fortran code.
real*4 a(10,20) becomes
allowing the loop to be written like this.
c array access is in row major order, while fortran is column major. that can be a performance problem. if it does become a problem, you may be able to solve it with some sort of macro definition which reverses the order or the array subscripts. In fact you could also have the macro subtract one off of each of the subscripts in order to make it look like a one based array, actually map to a zero based array.
real*8 a(XMAX,YMAX) a(4,2) = 3.14
fortran unit io can be simulated with stdio type files. if you are using unit 19, then
There may be issues with carriage control if you are using fortran carriage control in your files. Units 5 and 6 can be simply referenced with stdin, and stdout without fopen.
A lot of formats can be handled with the printf family of functions. You may have to add additional loops to deal with some of the fortran array io.
WRITE(6, 200) (PROJ(z,4),z = 1, 20)
Happily in any case you have the original program to use as a baseline to make a set of unit tests to help in the development effort.
My reaction is why do you want to convert it.
The question of how to develop a product with a large Fortran code base was looked at by numerous companies in the 1990's. That is whether to convert, stay with Fortran or produce a hybrid. I think the majority opted for the hybrid approach, usually C++ for the user interface and the original Fortran code base in the background.
My suggestion is to look at "Mixed language programming using C++ and FORTRAN 77" by Carsten Arnholm available at http://arnholm.org/software/cppf77/cppf77.htm In the earlier days of the internet this document was well linked to.
This document describes how to have an application that contains C++ and Fortran. I cannot say whether some of the technical details may be outdated but this document came out of a project that wanted to using C++ for its development but had a huge Fortran code base.
You could also look at "Scientific and Engineering C++: An Introduction with Advanced Techniques and Examples" by Barton and Nackman, available from good book stores. This book teaches C++ for Fortran programmers. It has a few examples of writing wrappers to Fortran code from C++. It is a good C++ book ignoring the Fortran aspect. It was written before the standard was set but the differences are not very big.
I once used this: http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/hardy/man1/f2c.html to convert a small fortran program to C. The conversion was successful. The code wasn't significantly complex to detect any kind of speed change.
Since your program is allot bigger I don't really know if everything is going to run like it did with me.
You might want to look into Promula. It produces more readable C code than many other automatic translators. I haven't used Promula directly, but I've converted a fair amount of Promula output from C to C++. It's easy to clean up the C code to legal C++, but of course it takes more effort to make it really good C++.
I've worked on a application that, at its heart, was code converted from FORTRAN using for_c . The code it created was god awful. It was very difficult to maintain since most of it was indecipherable. Luckily that code was pretty stable and it was rare that anything had to be done to it.
However, this was done many years ago - circa the early 16-bit years of Windows. Maybe for_c is better now?


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Katy Perry was visibly shaken when she was booed as she arrived at the Moschino runway presentation at Milan Fashion Week. It wasn't just one or two boos that Perry found herself facing, but a chorus of boos that were sent her way.
According to MSN Wonder Wall on Feb. 21, the reason for the cold and cruel welcome was that the photographers had been waiting for Katy's scheduled arrival and she was an hour late. Fashionably late is one thing, but she was an entire hour late, which caused some folks to get their gander up over her tardiness.
Come to find out later, it wasn't even Perry's fault. She was told to arrive at 9 p.m. and thought she was ahead of the game when she came in at 8:55 p.m., it was the folks who did the scheduling that made the mistake. Apparently Perry was scheduled for 8 p.m., or at least that's what the photographers were told.
While Perry did stand on the runway and pose for pictures, the "Dark Horse" singer appeared fairly uncomfortable, and folks at the event said she never quite got her comfort level back during the show.
Designer Jeremy Scott, who was showing his collection for Mochino, later tweeted and thanked Perry and Rita Ora, who also attended the event. Scott tweeted:
"THANK YOU katyperry & @ritaora FOR BEING THE BEST GAL PALS A BOY COULD DREAM OF."
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Sage, Seth and Sean Behne announce the engagement of their mom Monna Michelle Behne to Michael Craig Blackmore.
Monna resides in Guymon and is the daughter of Jim and Charlotte Behne of Guymon.
Michael is from Bethany. His parets are W. E. Blacky and Cara Blackmore of Davis, OK.
The couple will be married May 11, 2012 at the Church of the Nazarene in Guymon.
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"Ghost Adventures" host Zak Bagans recently started production of a documentary film that will feature an alleged haunted house that he purchased earlier this year. Hollywood distribution companies are currently in a bidding war for the rights, The Last Vegas Sun reported yesterday.
The small house on Carolina Street, in Gary, Indiana has over 800 pages of official police reports of odd occurrences that have been said to have happened there. A police captain with the Gary Police Department says he believes that the home is haunted. According to the police captain and various psychics, the house is infested with hundreds of ghosts and demons.
In a recent photo of the house, a strange figure can be seen peering out of one of the porch windows of the home. City officials claim that there were no inhabitants living in the home when the picture was taken.
One family that lived in the home fled due to the supernatural events. Residents of the home have experienced their children levitating, strange footsteps, odd behavior from animals and insects. A family case manager and a family nurse even witnessed one of the children walking backward up a wall.
Psychics came and informed the last residents that the house was infested with over 200 ghosts and demons. According to the seers, the demons were attempting to possess the family's children. The home has been labeled "a portal to Hell."
"If it's true that this home is a portal to Hell, then I want to go there and see what happens," Bagans said in an interview with TMZ.
Bagans purchased the house on January 29 and paid only $35,000 for the home. He says he'll announce the release date for the documentary soon.
"This may well be one of the most well-documented cases of demonic possession ever," Bagans said to Robin Leach in a recent interview about the house.
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AUSTIN, Texas (SMU) – Sophomore Lucija Cvitanovic and senior Lisa Egarter are the lone competitors this week for SMU at the Texas Relays. The Mustang heptathletes currently stand 13th and 22nd, respectively, following the first day of competition on Wednesday. The 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200-meter dash were completed on day one, while the long jump, javelin and 800-meter run are on the slate for tomorrow.
Cvitanovic took sixth in the shot put (11.89m, 654 pts.), tied for ninth in the long jump (1.66m, 806 pts.), 15th in the 100-meter hurdles (14.71 seconds, 880 pts.) and finished 21st in the 200-meter dash (26.67 seconds, 740 pts.).
In addition, Egarter was 12th in the shot put (11.02 meters, 596 pts.), 17th in the high jump (1.57 meters, 701pts.), 22nd in the 100-meter hurdles (15.30 seconds, 802 pts.) and 23rd in the 200-meter dash (27.13 seconds, 701 pts.).
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Nathan Triplett
Position: LB
Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 lbs.
Born: March 15, 1987 in Maple Plain, MN
High School: Delano
College: Minnesota (school history) (Triplett college stats)
Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round (167th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
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2010-11 (Sr.): Won the gold medal for 1-meter diving against Houston on 10/23... Egenolf set a new school and meet record with her 3-meter dive combined score of 346.85 in SMU Classic on 10/31...Won gold medal for 1- and 3-meter diving against North Texas on 11/5... Was a runner-up in 3-meter dive against No. 6 Texas on 2/5... Egenolf took the third place in both 1- and 3-meter diving at Cougar Classic on 11/23... Finished second in platform dive at CUSA Championship on 2/27.
2009-10 (Jr.): Placed seventh in the 3-Meter Dive (305.50) and 11th in the Platform Dive (258.15) at the NCAA Championships... Qualified for the NCAA Championships after placing second in the Platform Dive (503.40), seventh in the 1-Meter Dive (538.45) and eighth in the 3-Meter Dive (605.25) at the Zone Diving Championships... Recipient of the Spirit of Service Award... Was named the Conference USA Diver of the Week for her performance at the UT Diving Invite... Placed third in the 1-Meter Dive (280.60) and the 3-Meter Dive (293.90) at the SMU Classic... Won the 1-Meter Dive (292.88) and the 3-Meter Dive (321.07) against North Texas... Claimed victory in the Platform Dive (277.20) at the UH Invitational... Won the Platform Dive (298.30) by nearly 30 points at the UT Invite... Took first in the 3-Meter Dive (317.10) and second in the 1-Meter Dive (273.65) at the Bulldog Shootout... Placed first in the 3-Meter Dive (317.10) and third in the 1-Meter Dive (257.75) against Georgia... Finished second in the 3-Meter Dive (308.93) at the Texas A&M/Auburn Dual... Won the 1-Meter Dive (278.48) against Rice... Took second in the 1-Meter Dive (291.82) and third in the 3-Meter Dive (297.69) against Houston... Finished second in the 1-Meter Dive (292.00) and the Platform Dive (308.30) at the Conference USA Championships... Member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll.
2008-09 (So.): Qualified for NCAA Championships in the Platform with a score of 500.20 at the NCAA D Zone Qualifying meet... Finished sixth at the NCAA Championships with a score of 301.55... Best dive of the regular season came at the SMU Classic on Oct. 24-25, scoring a 340.25 in the 3M.
2007-08 (Fr.): Took home a seventh-place finish in the platform finals at NCAAs, earning All-American status and helping the Mustangs to an 11th-place team finish... Earned bronze on the three-meter board and platform at Conference USA Championships... Took third on the one- and three-meter boards against Texas (2/9)... Finished second on the one-meter against Texas A&M and Auburn (1/12)... Earned silver in the plaform finals, bronze in the one-meter board finals and fifth-place in the three-meter finals at the Georgia Diving Invitational (1/3-5)... Took second on the platform and three-meter board and third on the one-meter board against Texas A&M and Michigan (11/16-18)... Won the one- and three meter boards at the SMU Swim Classic (10/26-27).
Prior to SMU: 2007 State Champion, 6-time Junior National finalist, 2-time Senior National finalist... Took third at 2006 state championships... Was 2006 US Open 10m finalist... Earned All-State honors in 2007, named second-team All-State in 2004, 2005 and 2006... Named All-American 2004-2007 and Academic All-State 2007; Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Christi Egenolf... Has three brothers, Austin, Evan and Owen... Father, Patrick, played football at Indiana University... Undecided on an academic major.


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Maurine Smith, 90, died April 8, 2013, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Stuttgart. One of 10 children of Joseph and Caroline (Ballard) Hudson, she was born Aug. 9, 1922, in Keevil.
She received education through the Clarendon schools and on March 24, 1940, married Grover Smith. During the many years in Clarendon, they owned and operated the Gulf Service Station, Midway Grocery Store and later the Log Cabin Grocery. In the midst of the local business they also farmed land in the Lost Lake area. For more than 40 years she was a member of Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church. She loved attending church, being with the church family, participating in the auxiliary and especially enjoyed the music department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Caroline Hudson; husband, Grover Smith; son, David Smith; grandson, Alan Smith; four brothers, Odis, Leo, Ross and Grady Hudson; and three sisters, Sady Bales, Mae Frizzell and Lola Bivens.
Immediate family that remain includes six children and spouses, Calvin and Linda Smith of Maumelle, Alton and Janis Smith of DeWitt, Carolyn Smith Moore of Stuttgart, Wilburn and Barbara Smith, Johnny Smith, Alice and Buddy Mayville all of Clarendon; brother, J.B. and Minnie Hudson of Little Rock; sister, Annie Adams of Clarendon; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon with services at 2 p.m., both on April 11 at the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home-Clarendon.
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How 10 Years Of Failure Has Helped Dennis Crowley Build Foursquare
by Tim Jahn on May 21, 2010
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In this interview, I'm chatting with Dennis Crowley, CEO of foursquare, a New York based startup that builds mobile products that help make cities easier to use and the world more interesting to explore.
A special edition episode from Big Omaha
I caught up with Dennis at the Big Omaha conference, which happened May 13-15, 2010 in Omaha, Nebraska. This episode is part of a series of special edition interviews I shot while at Big Omaha. The conference is all about highlighting entrepreneurs and the amazing work they're doing in Omaha and the surrounding Midwest regions.
I highly recommend this conference and consider it the best conference I've been to all year. The speakers provided tons of value in their presentations and the event was intimate enough (they cap attendance at 500 people) to allow you to build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and truly connect with people.
Dennis Crowley: My name is Dennis Crowley. I am the co-founder of foursquare, a New York based startup that builds mobile products that help make cities easier to use and the world more interesting to explore.
I've been working in the startup space for awhile. I've worked for a couple of other startups that did mobile stuff that overlapped and tried to make cities easier to navigate. I also used to run a project called Dodgeball which was one of the very early mobile social services. We brought that to Google in 2005 and worked on it for a couple of years.
The project just kind of went away and Google ended up turning it off. After Google turned it off, we decided that we would build something different, maybe a little smarter, something that would work better on iPhones and Android devices.
I think some of the motivations behind foursquare are kind of selfish. We build things primarily that make it easier for us to meet up with our friends. How do you take a Wednesday when you don't have any plans and suddenly you have something to do? How do you take a lousy party on Saturday night and create software that surfaces up the next best thing to do?
We're taking baby steps to solve some of those problems. Like social coordination and what to do, what's interesting in Omaha. This is my first time here in Omaha. I'm a little disappointed that foursquare should be better at telling me the things to do. We don't do that yet but we're working on it. So I'm hoping the next time I come to visit Chicago or San Francisco, foursquare is actively prescribing experiences for me to seek out.
Tim Jahn: What one piece of advice would you give to someone, like yourself, who has that drive to create and make change? What one piece of advice would you give to succeed in that?
Dennis Crowley: I have to give this talk tomorrow and I'm kind of struggling with what the talk should be about because everyone here is a fantastic speaker. I think the whole theme of the talk will be about the past 10 years and how I've been having people telling me the things I'm working on are bad ideas and not interesting and no one's going to use them. If you believe it enough yourself, you just keep going for it.
It's really productive to get feedback from people, except when the feedback is "this is a stupid idea." If you're really passionate about it and you feel like there's a place in the world for the stuff you're thinking about, you should just try it and see what comes out of it.
That's really the way I think about it. I was building stuff in 2000 and people thought it was dumb. I kept adding to it, we brought it to Google, they shut it down. We thought maybe that means it's a bad idea but we still wanted to do it…we're just constantly hammering away at things we personally find interesting. We find that when we do that, other people usually find the same stuff interesting.
Someone was asking the panel "have you experienced any failure in your career?" My whole career has been one failure after the next. The failure is when you pivot and you start working on something else. When the Dodgeball stuff didn't work out at Google, I personally took it as a failure. But now, with two or three years hindsight, I'm thinking we learned a lot from that experience, we learned what was wrong with Dodgeball and tried to fix it. We're still passionate about the same ideas and we're just going at it and just taking a second take at it.
It's like when you write a paper in college and the first draft sucks, the second draft is better, and the third draft is the one you end up turning. Instead of doing that over the course of a weekend, I spent ten years writing the same paper.
Tim Jahn: Is foursquare the one you're turning in, is it another draft, or are you just playing it by ear?
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Company's holiday hiring drive leads to food pantry donation
$480 comes at a time when monetary contributions decrease
A holiday hiring drive led by Express Employment Professionals of Brookfield raised $480, donated to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County.
The staffing agency partnered with the food pantry in its five-week "Give the Gift of Employment" hiring drive in November and December.
Companies hired an Express employee for one week or more, and for each person hired, Express donated $10 to the food pantry.
"Being out of work, especially during the holidays, can be particularly tough, and we tried to make sure as many people as possible were able to earn a paycheck in time for the holidays," Rick Grimord, CEO of Express Brookfield, said. "Our clients stepped up, shared our campaign with other area businesses, and we were able to make a sizable donation to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County."
Grimord said the "Give the Gift of Employment" idea started at an Express office in Virginia several years ago.
"I thought this was such a neat idea," Grimord said. "My family has done volunteer work at the Food Pantry of Waukesha County over the past years, so I felt it was natural to choose the pantry to team up with."
Karen Tredwell, executive director of food pantry, said the donation had perfect timing.
" 'The Gift of Employment' was a great new way to bring funds into the pantry," Tredwell said. "The monetary contribution comes at a time of year when donations of food and funds decline after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays."
The donation will be used to purchase food to help ensure that there is enough quantity and variety to meet the needs of the weekly average of 1,468 men, women and children who receive food at the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, Tredwell said.
"I didn't know what to expect, but to be able to put 48 people to work was fantastic," Grimord said. "I can't wait to do this again next year."
Express Employment Professionals serves local businesses with both full-time and temporary staffing and job placement in addition to providing human resource services and consulting. The franchise has more than 600 locations nationwide, 17 in Wisconsin.
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The Cell Cycle, Cellular Growth, and Cancer
The Cell Cycle, Cellular Growth, and Cancer Terms
Get down with the lingo
AnaphaseThe movement of chromosomes towards the poles by the mitotic spindle during mitosis.
Anaphase IDuring meiosis I, when homologous chromosomes are pulled towards the poles by the meiotic spindle. Sister chromatids remain attached to each other: they don't separate at this stage.
AneuploidyThe condition that describes when a cell has lost or gained a copy of a particular chromosome.
Cell CycleThe process by which the cell goes from one cell division event to the next. It can be broken down into two general stages by light microscopy, called interphase and M phase. Interphase can be further divided into G1, S, and G2 phases. These steps include all of the necessary preparations that a cell must make to generate two genetically identical daughter cells.
CentromereThe centermost region of a chromosome where sister chromatids are tightly attached to each other, and where the mitotic spindle attaches to each chromatid.
CentrosomeThe microtubule organizing center of the mitotic spindle. Sometimes also known as a centriole.
Chiasmata (singular Chiasma)Structures generated by recombination of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I, which are also important for holding the homologous chromosomes together. Means "cross-shaped."
ChromatidThe identical copies of a chromosome's DNA molecule formed by DNA replication. The two copies are called sister chromatids, and they are held together at the centromere until it is time for them to separate during cell division.
ChromosomeA structure that contains the DNA of an organism and the proteins (known as histones) that are important for making up that structure. For most of the cell cycle, each chromosome consists of one complete DNA molecule that is then copied during the S phase. During cell division, the chromosome takes on a compact structure, through a process called condensation. Uncondensed chromosomes are usually referred to all together as chromatin, or the dark staining material visible in the nucleus during interphase.
CytokinesisA part of M phase of the cell cycle, cytokinesis refers to the process by which the entire cell is divided in two
DiploidHaving two of each chromosome, one from each parent. This is in contrast to a haploid cell, which only has one copy of every chromosome.
G0 PhaseThe "resting" phase where cells that have temporarily (or permanently) exited the cell cycle reside. This phase is also referred to as quiescence.
G1 PhaseGap 1 phase, the "growing" phase where the cell replicates its organelles and produces all the proteins needed for replication and mitosis.
G2 PhaseGap 2 phase, the phase between S phase and M phase, when the cell continues to grow and produce the proteins needed for cell division.
HaploidHaving only one of each chromosome, such as an egg (oocyte) or sperm.
Homologous ChromosomeOne of the two copies of a chromosome contained in a diploid cell, with each copy coming from one parent.
InterphaseThe G1, S, and G2 phases of the cell cycle, where a cell grows, replicates its DNA and prepares for mitosis.
M PhaseThe actual division phase of the cell cycle, where the identical chromatids generated by replication are physically separated into two separate cells. This step therefore includes both the nuclear segregation of the chromosomes (called mitosis) and cytokinesis, where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
MetaphaseThe stage of mitosis where all the chromosomes are aligned in a straight line down the center of the cell, with each sister chromatid attached to the mitotic spindle emanating from one of the poles of the cell.
Metaphase IDuring meiosis I, where the homologous chromosomes align in the center of the cell.
MeiosisA special cell division process where the number of chromosomes in a parent cell is reduced by half, such that each daughter cell contains only one member of a pair of homologous chromosomes. Meiosis occurs in two successive division stages, meiosis I and meiosis II.
Meiosis IThe first division stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate, resulting in the production of 2 haploid cells containing half the number of chromosomes of a diploid cell. Can be thought of as a "reduction division."
Meoisis IIThe second division stage of meiosis where sister chromatids segregate, resulting in the production of four genetically different haploid cells and the completion of meiosis. A lot like mitosis, only with half the number of chromosomes.
MitosisA part of M phase of the cell cycle, mitosis refers to nuclear division, where the replicated sister chromatids are pulled apart and segregated into two genetically identical nuclei.
Mitotic SpindleA group of microtubules that form between opposite poles of a cell at the centrosomes and pull the duplicated (sister) chromatids apart during mitosis.
PrometaphaseThe stage of mitosis where the chromosomes begin to attach to the mitotic spindle and begin to align along the center (equator) of the cell.
ProphaseThe initial stage of mitosis where the nuclear envelope begins to break down, the cell's chromatin condenses into rod-shaped chromosomes and the mitotic spindle begins to assemble.
Prophase IThe first stage of meiosis I, where the nuclear envelope breaks down, homologous chromosomes pair and genetic recombination is induced.
RecombinationThe process by which DNA strands are broken and repaired using unbroken DNA molecules as templates. In meiosis, recombination is induced between the homologous chromosomes that results in the reshuffling of genetic material.
S PhaseSynthesis phase, the phase of the cell cycle where the DNA in the cell is replicated, resulting in the production of two identical sister chromatids for each chromosome.
Synaptonemal ComplexA special structure that promotes pairing of homologous chromosomes in meiosis and recombination between these homologous chromosomes.
TelophaseThe final stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids decondense to their more interphase-like structures and the nuclear envelope reforms.
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What Makes a Game?
Karen Moltenbrey
It's very easy to identify what is a video game and what is not. The Sims. Grand Theft Auto. MLB 09. World of Warcraft. Resistance 2. Yup, they are all video games. Whether an MMORPG, a first-person shooter, or a life-simulation game, they all have one component in common: interactivity. Well, that seems simple enough.
But would the Wii Fit fit into this category? It has an interactive component (very interactive), but exactly what is the "game" element? Okay, the player tries to get in shape and maybe lose a few pounds. However, I would hardly call that a game. It's more like a reality. So, let's skip that one.
Recently, I heard about a live digital orchestra performance of Beethoven's first symphony. Okay, not so unusual. But here's the intriguing part: The music will be conducted using the Wii Controller.
The person "playing" the conductor (actually, he is the conductor) was Paul Henry Smith, founder and music director of the Fauxharmonic Orchestra. He uses computer software and digital orchestra samples, and adds the Wii Controller into the system. This lets him wirelessly control the sound, tempo, and balance akin to what a conductor would do under regular circumstances.
Okay, sounds really interesting. But, I have to ask, "Why?" Does this make the music better somehow? Likely not. Yet, it got my attention, though I am not sure whether it would interest me enough to attend.
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Navigating the Path to an Electric Bus Fleet
The path toward this goal resides in the electric bus. A bus powered by electricity has zero-emissions (at the source) and can be up to five times more efficient than traditional fossil fuel buses. However, current battery electric buses struggle to match the range of a diesel bus, and manufacturers offer several solutions, where battery chemistries, traction motors, and recharging facilities can differ from one vendor to the next. Often times, determining the best solution for the transit agency can be cumbersome and loaded with uncertainties.
The Center for Electromechanics (CEM) has partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) to develop an analytical approach to evaluating the performance of an electric bus prior to procurement and deployment. This approach centers on CEM's expertise in power systems modeling. In this case, CEM builds dynamic computer models of the electric bus and simulates their performance using GPS data collected on routes determined by the transit agency. In these analyses, worst case and nominal duty cycles are defined, allowing the team to estimate overall energy consumption. The estimated energy consumption is then paired with electric utility rate models, which are determined by consulting local electric utility providers to determine the optimal charging rate model based on time of use, peak demand, and route scheduling. Often times, the optimal rate model will vary for each vendor's bus and charging scheme. The final step of the evaluation process includes an assessment of the overall life cycle cost, which includes energy consumption, as well as maintenance and periodic battery replacement.
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What aspects of inventorying and securing linen pose the biggest challenge for textile care managers like me? With proper controls in place, what percentages of losses (through shrinkage/theft and ragout) do you consider to be acceptable? How can an insufficient linen inventory impact the rest of my operation – labor, equipment, etc.?Healthcare Linen ServicesCindy Molko, RLLDCindy is the director for Linen and Central Services at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. She is a director for the National Assn. of Institutional Linen Management and a member of its Education Committee. Cindy was NAILM's 2000 Manager of the Year.
Textile managers dread the call from the customer who says they do not have enough of a certain product. The reasons can vary, but the manager who has a firm handle on their inventory will rarely have to deal with this type of call.
Knowing how much of each commodity is in the system is essential. Annually conducting a physical inventory will provide textile managers with the infor-mation to help them better meet the customers' needs. Frequently, institutions find inventorying to be a hassle. Inventories that are well done take time to plan. This planning should involve departments that are affected and provide education to help all involved support the process.
Inventorying is a significant challenge for our organization. Due to the size, we rely on assistance from other departments as well as our current textile supplier. A good physical inventory can help determine loss of inventory, support purchasing needs, determine the value of the existing inventory and also determine where excess linen is being stored. The well coordinated, routine inventory of textiles provides the laundry manager with information necessary to maintain an adequate supply for the customer.
A scrub suit is a challenging commodity for our organization. Purchasing is difficult to forecast. It also is one of the most challenging products to inventory. Frequently, the items are kept in lockers or are seen departing the organization with the wearer. It is critical to calculate the loss of such an item to determine product replacement rates. One common solution that a number of organizations use is an automated dispensing unit.
Another method we found effective in controlling the loss of scrub suits was to secure the distribution center. Several years ago, we encountered medical students in our distribution unit. It was discovered they were coming in to help themselves to their "supply" of scrubs. Misinformation from previous medical students was creating a shortage of inventory. As a result, we were fortunate to have the support to begin locking the distribution center.
The unit is considered a secured location in the organization. Individuals must request permission from a linen distribution manager to gain access. Linen distribution staff members have access through their electronic key cards. Reports are prepared routinely that list those individuals with approved access and highlight those who have attempted to gain access to the distribution center.
Insufficient inventory of textiles can impact any laundry manager's operation. An inadequate par of any product will result in needing to reprocess the item quickly. This has the potential to force overtime for staff, to require operating washers and dryers with smaller loads, and to cause textiles to wear out at a faster rate.
Textile managers should be knowledgeable of the quantity of products needed to support their customers' needs. This includes knowing the expected product usage, par needed for the specific organization and the addition of a safety measure (our organization uses 10%). One product that we need to monitor continuously is the patient sling (a denier product used with equipment designed to weigh or move a patient). The number of slings used per day, soiling of the product, as well as the circulating inventory all impact whether we experience a shortage.
If the nursing units are in need of the sling, they make a special call to the distribution center. The center determines if the sling is available. If it is not, it contacts the laundry. The laundry must find the product and make arrangements to process/finish it. This may require changing the sequence or schedule for other items that need to be laundered.
Depending on how many times this will occur in a day, this could create delays in other products being returned in a timely manner. If the slings found in the laundry weigh less than the recommended washer's capacity, this also becomes a less efficient and more costly product to process.
These are just two examples of products that may create challenges for our organization to manage. Each organization has specific products that can create the same type of opportunity. Maintaining adequate inventory and effectively managing that inventory can assist the textile manager in balancing the needs of the customer as well as controlling the overall department expenses.Healthcare Linen ServicesRick Massey, RLLDRick is manager of Linen Services for the Lakeland, Fla., Regional Medical Center. He holds a master's degree in health administration.
Ensuring the accuracy of an inventory is probably the biggest challenge that managers face. Engaging staff within the organization and impressing upon your own staff the need and importance of linen inventory is the most critical part of the process.
Accurate inventories identify losses from theft and provide purchasing information for maintaining sufficient quantities of each item.
One method I have used to overcome this problem is to have each unit manager draft an inventory representative in advance of the inventory. On inventory day, the reps report to a classroom for a brief in-service session on how to count patient rooms and carts properly, plus they're served lunch. The inventory forms are then distributed, and the counts are completed and forms returned within about three hours for a 650-bed hospital.
One nationwide database for hospitals has statistics indicating that up to 80% of total inventories are being replaced annually for all reasons, including ragout, wear, damage and theft. There is no truly acceptable or normal percentage of loss due to mysterious disappearance or theft of linen. The lower this percentage, the better your operating costs.
The best way to determine your percentage requires tracking and data entry from inventory to inventory of all linen added to the system and all items ragged out of the system. Because of this involved process, it can be difficult to identify the exact percentage of loss due to actual theft.
If you are located in an area with average security and a large transient population, or in an economically depressed area, losses will be much higher than in a middle-income, resort/tourist area or rural area.
Security can play a large role in reducing loss by reserving the right to inspect belongings, suitcases, backpacks, etc., as people exit the institution. This should be done after discussion and consideration by marketing and public relations.
Another way to reduce loss is to provide an item to serve as a "souvenir" for an area such as obstetrics. A blanket featuring the baby's name that is given to new mothers leaving the hospital can reduce the taking of "mementos."
Another important area to consider when identifying losses is emergency services and patient transfers. Does ambulance staff routinely stock its vehicle with linen from your emergency department? Do these services take emergency cases to more than one hospital? If so, your linen is probably at another institution.
When a patient is transferred to another facility or to a nursing home, what are they wearing when they leave? Is it your gown, or are they covered with your blanket? It is sometimes helpful to establish agreements with other laundries and facilities to exchange each other's property.
Inventory is critical to operating a laundry efficiently. Par levels should be set to provide linen for your operating plan and customer satisfaction. High-usage items should be kept on hand for injection to the inventory "just in time" so no delays are caused in completing the day's production demand.
Sometimes senior management sees reducing linen purchases as a cost-reduction method, but this is a misconception. Inadequate inventory levels result in less productivity as sorting and production staff wait for regular work, and this can lead to overtime as they struggle to finish the day's work.
Wash and dry equipment can be underloaded, resulting in lost utility efficiency. Delivery schedules can be disrupted when timed cart deliveries are kept waiting for patient linen items. An item's life is exhausted more rapidly as it is turned around for immediate use, resulting in further reduction of existing inventories. This cycle leads to higher costs and even greater need for significant inventory purchases than if the system is operated on a planned periodic purchasing plan.
Inventory accuracy and control of losses, while time-consuming, can prevent or help greatly reduce critical inventory shortages. These tasks should be considered an important part of operating your plant in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Ensuring Inventory Accuracy is Stiffest Challenge Facing Today's Linen Managers (Part 1 of 3)
What aspects of inventorying and securing linen pose the biggest challenge for textile care managers like me? With proper controls in place, what percentages of losses (through shrinkage/theft and ragout) do you consider to be acceptable? How can an insufficient linen inventory impact the rest of my operation – labor, equipment, etc.?Healthcare Linen ServicesCindy Molko, RLLDCindy is the director for Linen and Central Services at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. She is a director for the National Assn. of Institutional Linen Management and a member of its Education Committee. Cindy was NAILM's 2000 Manager of the Year.


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Roger Brown
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Height: 6-0 Weight: 196 lbs.
Born: December 16, 1966 in Baltimore, MD
High School: Cardinal Gibbons
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Everyone's favorite 'General Hospital' (Noah) rocker Rick Springfield will appear on an episode of Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva' tonight.
The episode features Springfield's character 'Liam' – a musician with issues.
Springfield enjoyed his time on the popular series.
'Brooke Elliot (Jane) is a doll. She did some really funny takes,' Springfield told 'Soaps in Depth.'
The actor/musician also said he enjoyed working with fellow guest star (and Rascal Flatts favorite) Jay DeMarcus.
'We both had to go to Nashville, and all the flights were canceled, so he gave me a ride back on his tour bus. We wrote a song — musicians don't like to waste time! I'm gonna see him next month... I want to write more with him,' Springfield shared.
'Drop Dead Diva' airs tonight at 9pm on Lifetime.
In other Rick Springfield news, the rocker is currently gearing up for a summer tour with Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo. The tour begins June 28 in Atlanta.
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Last week, Colby wrote about trends in cancer research. Here, I'd like to weigh in on trends to lower cancer risk – not predictions, but habits I'd like to see everyone do and therefore become a top trend.
1. Track your health-related habits.
Tracking helps you be aware of what, how much and when you are eating or exercising. You can then identify what changes you want to make and what would be realistic.
Use whatever method works best for you. Try paper and pencil – get a small notebook that fits in your briefcase, purse or pocket. After each meal or snack, write down everything you eat and, depending on your goal, how much you ate. There are also many phone apps or online programs that calculate calories, nutrients or other analyses. Read more… "2014 Trends for Cancer Prevention You Can Do Today"


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Only a few instances of drug and alcohol violations have been reported over the past year, and free of violent and property crime offenses. For the 23,000 residents living in Auburn, 937 crimes were reported. This statistic makes Auburn safer than 34% of the cities in the United States. There 2.3 police officers per 1000 residents in Auburn, which is on par with average with the rest of the nation.
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At this particular community college in Auburn, Maine they do have on-campus housing for about 250 students. A year on campus can cost you around $6000 per year, however if you rent off-campus you might find something you like a bit more. Unlike the dorms, in an off-campus apartment, you can have candles and microwaves. The average 2 bedroom in Auburn will set you back around $719 per month, that's a 5% hike since the previous year so if this trend continues the quicker you find a place the better so you can set in your rent.
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Mike Hargrove
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- October 26, 1949
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- 4-07-1974 with TEX
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Nicknamed The Human Rain Delay for his deliberate preparation in the batter's box as he analyzed each situation, the lefthanded Hargrove ranks 16th in career on-base percentage and twice led the AL in walks. He was named 1974 AL Rookie of the Year, hitting a career-high .323 with the Rangers. He led AL first basemen in assists twice and errors three times. Traded to the Padres in 1979, he slumped to .192 in 52 games and was waived back to the AL, hitting .325 in 100 games for the Indians. He followed with two more .300 seasons, but slowly lost his job to Pat Tabler.
Playing career
During his 12-year playing career, Hargrove batted .290 with 80 home runs and 686 runs batted in. He won both the AL Rookie of the Year and The Sporting News Rookie of the Year awards in 1974, after hitting a career-high .323 with the Rangers (he was the first Ranger ever to be so honored). Afterwards, he made the AL All-Star squad in 1975 and led the league first basemen in assists twice. He was most effective in getting on base, moving runners, and not giving up an easy out—unusual for a first baseman which is usually considered a power position.
Though he would later be honored as one of the Cleveland Indians' top 100 players in team history, one of Hargrove's early visits to Cleveland was less than memorable. As a rookie with the Rangers, Hargrove was one of the early targets of Cleveland fans during the infamous Ten Cent Beer Night incident on June 4, 1974.
He also attained the nickname "The Human Rain Delay" for his deliberate routine at the plate before each at-bat and before each pitch. He drove pitchers crazy by stepping out of the batter's box after each pitch and starting his routine, which consisted of (1) adjusting his helmet, (2) adjusting his batting glove, making sure it was tight on his hand and especially the thumb, (3) pulling each sleeve on his uniform up about an inch, and (4) wiping each hand on his uniform pants - and then sometimes repeating the whole process again - before finally settling back into the box. Towards the end of his career this trait was very well known and often commented upon by broadcasters.
Through June 16, 2009, Hargrove was tied for second of all Rangers players ever in career leadoff home runs, one behind the 9 by Ian Kinsler.
Managing career
Hargrove holds a career major league managerial record of 1,187–1,173, including 721–591 with the Indians (1991–99). He led his team to five consecutive AL Central Division titles in 1995–99, and World Series appearances in 1995 and 1997. His dismissal as Indians manager by GM John Hart was controversial with many fans. Later, he managed Baltimore from 2000–03.
During an exhibition series between players from the US and Japan, Hargrove infamously stated that future MLB All Star and Gold Glove fielder Ichiro Suzuki, who he would later manage, would be "no better than a fourth outfielder in MLB".
On October 20, 2004, Hargrove was hired to manage the Seattle Mariners and turn around the team after its worst season since 1983. He agreed to a three-year deal through the 2007 season.
Hargrove's record as Seattle manager is 192–209, including a 93 loss season record in 2005.
On July 1, 2007, Hargrove resigned his position as manager of the Mariners, saying in a prepared statement that his "passion has begun to fade" and it would not be "fair to myself or the team" to continue. The departure was unusual, since the Mariners had been playing quite well at the time. Hargrove became the first big league manager since at least 1900 to depart while on a winning streak of more than seven games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Bench coach John McLaren was named as Hargrove's replacement, effective July 1. Hargrove managed his final Major League game on that same day, a 2-1 ninth inning comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. From 2007 to 2009, Hargrove managed the Liberal BeeJays, a semi-pro summer team in southwest Kansas, with whom he'd previously played for in 1972, while on the roster of Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
After taking the 2010 season off, Hargrove returned to Major League Baseball with the Indians in 2011. As a special advisor, he will assist the coaching staff during Spring training, and work in the front office during the regular season. He will also serve as a color analyst during select Indians TV games.
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New Nokia concept arguably looks like a Batmobile
Nokia concept phones come and go all the time. The latest one, created by the Finnish designer Heikki Juvonen, might be the weirdest of them all.
The new phone doesn't have a name yet, but it surely has a distinctive design. When you see it for the first time, the handset looks to be some kind of slider. But it's not.
It's a weird candybar that's thicker in its lower half, where the large keypad is. The lower half would also host all the device's components, this adding to its usability.
The phone's display is said to be a "futuristic transparent" one, and it seems large enough to support a resolution bigger than the classic QVGA one that Nokia accustomed us to.
Heikki Juvonen's concept handset reminded me of Batman's Batmobile, and I can actually see Batman liking the phone
There are no features listed for this Nokia, but its creator says it should come with a fingerprint scanner, in order to "allow actions for each fingertip"
You can view more of Heikki Juvonen's designs on his website, at this PDF link.


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Unprofessional: Obama Puts Romney in Dunce Hat on Official Tumblr
Barack Obama continues to show how childish he is and that he is not capable of being the President of the United States. In Obama's most recent stint of 'trash talking' Mitt Romney, today Obama unveiled this painting in which Mitt Romney is placed in a dunce hat.
Dunce hats were used in the medieval times to signify a person who was hired as entertainment, a role usually reserved for simpletons who were used a laughing stocks. Such archaic, bullyish behavior is not something Republicans stand for, perhaps no one more than Mitt Romney.
At this point, Obama should have some decency and just apologize to Mitt Romney. Obama should be ashamed to even use Tumblr, which my colleagues have thoroughly proven is a danger to your child's soul and ethics. If you clear your room of women and children, you can see just how childish Obama is and read his Tumblr here.
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Leaving for Belgium
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Since the 13C, the town has revered the Black Virgin, who is the object of a famous annual pilgrimage.
Tourist attractions Halle : Things to see and do
Halle's Basilica
B - 1500 Halle
This 14C Brabant Gothic basilica has a square tower topped by a corner pinnacle and a Baroque lantern. Note the South Porch with its Virgin and Child surrounded by angel musicians. The interior houses numerousartifacts and fine sculptures. Note the f..
Southwest Brabant Museum
B - 1500 Halle
Housed in a 17C former Jesuit college, this museum reflects the region's bygone way of life, with objects found during digs, early tools, baskets made in Halle in the 17C and 18C, Huizingen porcelain etc.
Grand-Place of Halle
B - 1500 Halle
Near the basilica, the early-17C Renaissance Town Hall, restored in the 19C, has a harmonious façade. A statue of the 19C cellist Adrien-François Servais, who was born in Halle, stands in the middle of the square.
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Hotel Les Eleveurs
Suikerkaai 1A B - 1500 Halle
Located in the centre of Halle, 220 metres from the Central Train Station, Hotel Les Eleveurs features an à la carte restaurant, free WiFi throughout the accommodation, a garden terrace and the possibility to rent bicycles. Free private parking is av..
Alsput Hotel
Alsputweg-Hollestraat 108 B - 1500 Halle
This intimate hotel features a restaurant, a tavern and a spacious garden with a terrace. Alsput offers free Wi-Fi and is set in a quiet green location. The centre of Brussels, which includes sights such as the Atomium and Grand Place, is 25 minutes'..
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De Kaai
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This family-run establishment combines a modern decor and traditional cuisine. Chef Christian Devreker sources ingredients with a distinct preference for seafood. He skilfully creates dishes that showcase the quality and freshness of the produce.
Les Eleveurs
Suikerkaai 1a B - 1500 Halle
This inn once frequented by horse breeders dates back to 1897. The 'Lady Chef 2009' Sophie Dumont rushes around the kitchen, while the owner takes care of the wine cellar and tastings. Two generations of rooms with the same conveniences. Excellent br..
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Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA ISS Science Officer Mike Fincke conducted numerous biomedical experiments, including a Russian experiment named "Profilaktika" designed to measure Padalka's cardiovascular condition while pedaling on a bicycle ergometer in the Zvezda Service Module. Fincke operated a fluid dynamics experiment in the Destiny Lab to measure how spheres of liquid emitted from syringes migrate in microgravity to form a single sphere. He also conducted an experiment to test the properties of foam in a weightless environment.
The crew spent part of its week stowing trash in the ISS Progress 14 resupply craft docked to the aft end of Zvezda. The unpiloted Progress will be cast off from the ISS by Russian flight controllers on July 30 and deorbited to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. A new Progress cargo ship is scheduled for launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on August 11 for a docking to the Station on August 14. It will carry food, fuel, water and supplies for Padalka and Fincke and for the Expedition 10 crew that is scheduled to launch to the Station in October.
On Thursday, Russian flight controllers were unable to upload new software into the Zvezda's computers in preparation for next year's maiden launch of the unpiloted European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) cargo ship that will operate in tandem with the Russian Progress vehicles. Russian specialists are analyzing what may have caused the unsuccessful upload and plan to try again next Wednesday. The computers are operating normally with the current load of software.
Earlier today, Padalka replaced a pump assembly in Zvezda that malfunctioned on Wednesday, causing the temporary loss of one of two redundant loops that provides cooling for Russian segment systems. The backup cooling system kept all Russian systems operating at the proper temperatures until the replacement work occurred. Both cooling loops are now working normally.
Fincke discussed life and work aboard the Station on Wednesday with a reporter from the Boston Globe newspaper magazine for an upcoming feature article and spent a few minutes in a ship-to-ship call discussing deep sea and outer space exploration with a NASA research team residing in the underwater ship "Aquarius" as part of the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) activities being conducted off the coast of Key Largo, FL.
Padalka and Fincke also participated in a pair of simulated emergency drills on board to maintain proficiency in handling medical emergencies and the unlikely depressurization of the Station cabin.
Next week, Fincke plans to conduct additional troubleshooting work on U.S. spacesuits with help from Mission Control. The Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU) have cooling problems, which have tentatively been traced to pumps inside the suits. These pumps circulate water through the suit to keep spacewalkers cool or warm. Fincke plans to remove a pump from the suit designated for use by Padalka for further examination. Repair parts for the suits are to be launched next month aboard the next Progress supply craft.
The next spacewalk, using Russian Orlan suits, is planned for Aug. 3. During the spacewalk, the crew will retrieve science experiments, install others, and prepare the outside of the Zvezda module's docking port for next year's first flight of the ATV. Next week, the crew will begin preparations for the spacewalk and will review procedures for the excursion.


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7 comments:
- Helen said...
well, not having a dishwasher I have no rinse aid so couldn't play along with this, but I do like the results you've got!
- 2 January 2014 at 17:39
- Sue said...
That sounds a very interesting technique Sam. Your canvases look great and you have some lovely new stamps xx
- 2 January 2014 at 18:04
- Julie Ann Lee said...
Well, there's a new use for Rinse Aid. I shall have to grab some from the cupboard under the sink (still hanging off its hinges!) and have a go! I look forward to seeing how these on projects! Julie Ann xx
- 2 January 2014 at 19:34
- Alison said...
They look cool Sam. Sounds like an interesting technique, where did you find it?
Alison xxx
- 2 January 2014 at 19:39
- Marianne said...
Very lovely pieces of stampart. I'm very curious what you will make with these.
xxx Marianne
PS Everything is back to normal here and I'm soooooo glad :-))
- 2 January 2014 at 20:02
- isisimaginings.com said...
They look great, looking forward to seeing how you use them.
- 2 January 2014 at 22:02
- craftimamma said...
Not heard of the rinse aid technique Sam but it sounds interesting. I have to say though your lovely samples aren't missing anything 'cos that didn't work ............they are gorgeous! Love the mix of your fab new stamps and also using the two different inks creates an interesting effect. Fab stuff!
Lesley Xx
- 5 January 2014 at 13:19
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- Hi I'm Sam, 45, birthday in October - Any piece of art gratefully rec'd - Thanks. OH, Martin, been together 25 years and still no plans to get married!!! We love spending time with our pupster, especially when the weather is dry and we get to take him to the woods. I love any sort of crafting and would say that I am adventurous with new materials. We love going skiing in any winter resort, but mainly the States or Canada, they have better snow!! We lost our first beardie, Max, August 2006 at a ripe old age of 14 and 1/4. Since then Frazzie has come along, he is now 9 years and 0 months old and is still a little Bugger, Bugger!!! Unfortunately in December 2008 we lost Alfie at 14 months old after only having a short time of 7 weeks loving and caring for him. He found a good buddie in Fraz and loved him to bits.
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Restaurant Week is now (Sunday 1/19-Friday 1/24 and Sunday 1/27- Friday 1/31) and don't need to look no further than Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse for the best value in Center City. The $35 per person dinner menu includes a choice of appetizer, main course (like the 8-ounce filet served with Chateau Potatoes) and dessert. This year's lunch option is also three courses and just $20 per person.
Normally, the 8-ounce filet mignon at Del Frisco's goes for $39, so both the lunch and dinner Restaurant Week menus offer an incredible value! In fact, if you look at their regular menu and price it out you are saving $25 per person!
Restaurant Week 2014 at Del Frisco's
Lunch Menu $20.00per person (Tax & Gratuity Not Included)
Choice of First Course
- Soup of the Day
- Baby Greens Salad - Candied Pecans, Granny Smith Apples and Dijon Cider Vinaigrette
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- Blue Cheese Meatloaf - Mushroom Madeira Sauce and Château Potatoes
- Sesame Crusted Salmon- Soy Ginger Glaze, Wasabi Cream and Haricots Verts
- Grilled Vegetable Ravioli - Sun Dried Tomato Cream sauce with Parmesan and Basil Chiffonade
Choice of Dessert
- Cheesecake - With Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate Mousse
Dinner Menu $35.00 per person (Tax & Gratuity Not Included)
Choice of First Course
- Soup of the Day
- Baby Greens Salad - Candied Pecans, Granny Smith Apples and Dijon Cider Vinaigrette
Choice of Main Course
- Prime Pork Porterhouse - Mushroom Madeira Sauce and Château Potatoes
- 8 oz. Filet Mignon - Château Potatoes
- Filet Medallions - Peppercorn Sauce and Château Potatoes
- Salmon Fillet - Tchoupitoulas Sauce and Haricots Verts
Choice of Dessert
- Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce- Wild Turkey Crème Anglaise, Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Mousse
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
1426-28 Chestnut Street
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Phone: (215) 246-0533
For those who are looking to steer clear of Restaurant Week but are still looking for a great deal, head to REX1516 where you can dine like it's Restaurant Week on any given day! For $35 or less, REX1516 has put together a mix and match "Restaurant Week" menu featuring an appetizer, entree and dessert. Combinations such as Crawfish Pot Pie, $9, Fish & Chips, $18 and Apple Crisp, $8 (totaling $35) will keep your stomach and your wallet full no matter the occasion!
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Panic on Main Street
I opened our local newspaper the other day and felt waves of shock and nausea as I noticed an ad for a new discount flooring warehouse about to open nearby. It had a big STOP sign, and the headline read: "Do not buy hard surface flooring before we open or you will over pay!bCrLf My initial reaction was anger, and the second reaction was that I needed to react quickly. But what should I do?
We advertise quite a bit. We are in an historic, old building, in a charming small town and only five years old. Word-of-mouth and referrals have become a big portion of our business, but we had to advertise in the beginning so that customers would know we existed. We continue to advertise, but not as much in the newspaper as other avenues.
Our advertising has always been image rather than pricing or sales. We decided from the beginning that we did not want to attract the bargain hunters, who would end up going from store to store until they got the lowest price possible. The only winner in that situation is the customereveryone else in the food chain has had to take a bath.
At the first store she shopped, someone spent time with her, showing her product, perhaps loaning her samples and giving her an estimate. Then she went to another store, asking for a price on the same product (or perhaps she just called on the phone). The second store called their distributor sales rep to get a better price because "I have a customer who is beating me up.bCrLf Armed with a lower price, the customer continued on her quest for the bottom by calling or visiting as many stores as possible. Finally, when she had succeeded, the "winningbCrLf store had made next to nothing, the distributor sales rep had lowered the price (and his/her commission) and the value of the manufacturer's product had dropped. Trust me when I tell you that she will share her bargaining tips with all of her friends, and none of them will be willing to spend even one penny more than she did.
I thought about running an ad to counter-attack. I thought that maybe in the ad I could remind people that they get what they pay for, etc. I thought about calling all of our suppliers to remind them not to sell their products to this warehouse outfit. And then I remembered who "ourbCrLf customer is, and how we have attracted them so far. Our customer is not motivated by 49 cent tile; our customer is motivated by quality. Our customer isn't interested in walking the aisles of a concrete warehouse, picking through dirty samples like at a yard sale. Our customer appreciates a cozy, clean environment with friendly service, knowledgeable staff.
Remember some fundamentals of business and marketing: You need to define your business, and define your target audience. You can't be all things to all people. You must focus on the things you do best and do them consistently. Do you know who your target audience is? Do you know how your customers found your store? Do you ask? How would you define your business model? Do you have a business plan? A marketing plan? Even if it's just scratched on a cocktail napkin and tossed in the desk drawer, you need to have one. And then, when you see an ad from a competitor, and it scares the hell out of you, dig out that napkin and remind yourself what you set out to do. You'll sleep much better, and your customers will notice that twinkle in your eye, instead of that scowl on your face. It's much better for business. And, to quote a book I read a long time ago, "If you don't know where you are going, you'll probably end up somewhere else.bCrLf
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Group identifies 'immediate' threats
Even as people are paying record prices at auction and in private sales of classic cars, and as classic car events on the Monterey Peninsula, along Woodward Avenue northwest of Detroit, and those staged elsewhere across the country, draw large numbers of spectators and participants alike, there are threats to the future of the collector car hobby.
"There is absolutely no doubt," said McKeel Hagerty, chief executive of the Hagerty Insurance Agency and founder of the Historic Vehicle Association, newly established North American affiliate of FIVA, the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens. Begun in 1966 to "keep yesterday's vehicles on tomorrow's roads," FIVA includes 85 member associations in 62 countries.
Hagerty's parents were insurance agents who started their own northern Michigan-based company to insure the preservation of classic wooden boats. When they discovered many of their clients also owned classic cars, they expanded the business and have become one of the world's largest insurers of such vehicles.
Hagerty said he became more acutely aware of the jeopardy the hobby faces during the federal "cash for clunkers" program, which paid vehicle owners to get older, higher-polluting vehicles off the road. Through efforts within the car collector community, vehicles more than 25 years old were not affected.
"But it would have been easy for the cutoff to have been anything before 1980, or anything more than 50 years old," Hagerty realized.
As Hagerty considered the impact that might have had on, say, 1957 Chevys or 1960s muscle cars, he knew it was time to "get started" protecting the hobby's future, to organize a grassroots group that could function much like the AARP does in protecting the rights of aging American people.
Thus the Historic Vehicle Association and its affiliation with FIVA.
To start spreading the word, the HVA hosted a symposium during the Monterey classic car weekend with Hagerty as moderator of a panel that included Michael Kunz, director of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center; Corky Coker, chief executive of Coker Tire, which produces new tires for old cars; and Wayne Carini, host of Discovery's HD's Chasing Classic Cars series.
The group identified four "immediate" threats to the collector car hobby:
So far, much of the formal lobbying on behalf of the classic car hobby has been done by small car clubs or by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, a trade organization of aftermarket and classic car parts manufacturers that was especially effective in protecting collectibles from "clunkers" crushing.
Hagerty wants the HVA to work with groups such as SEMA, thus bringing a grassroots scope of the new group, which starts out of with those 400,000 Hagerty insurance clients as members. Hagerty hopes to enroll classic car clubs and additional individual vehicle owners regardless of their vehicle insurance loyalties. His goal: A million members by 2015.
"Size helps when it comes to politics," he knows.
Hagerty also knows that "studies" carry political weight. He said the HVA is working on political and practical initiatives including:
"This just has to be done," Hagerty said, adding:
"There's a Chinese proverb: Dig the well now before you're thirsty."
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