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Baltimore store owner pleads guilty to food stamp fraud
BALTIMORE - Abdo Mohamed Nagi, 54, originally of Yemen, but residing in Baltimore, has pleaded guilty to food stamp fraud and wire fraud, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Nagi illegally collected more than $1.2 million from the food stamp program through his convenience store, the New York Deli and Grocery, located at 1207 West Baltimore St., in Baltimore, according to authorities.
RELATED: US Attorney: Baltimore grocers defrauded $1.5 million from food stamp scheme
Nagi collected funds from February 2011 through May 2013 by buying food stamp cards for less than they were worth authorities said.
Nagi could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for each count of his six counts of wire fraud and five years for each of his two counts of food stamp fraud, authorities said.
Sentencing for Nagi is set for Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
Many convenience store owners that were indicted in September 2013 for similar charges have also plead guilty, police said, to include:
- Abdullah Aljaradi, 52, and Ahmed Ayedh Al-Jabrati, 56, both originally of Yemen, but residing in Baltimore, were sentenced to two years in prison, and ordered to pay restitution of $1.2 million.
- Jung Kim, 52, of Ellicott City, was sentenced to 20 months in prison, and must forfeit $95,453.50 and pay restitution of $205,000.
- Amara Cisse, 51, of Windsor Mill, was sentenced to 27 months in prison and must pay restitution of $654,349.24. Amara Cisse's wife, Fanta Keita, was sentenced to two months in prison.
- John Cunningham, 55, of Baltimore, was sentenced to two years in prison.
- Hyung Cho, age 40, was sentenced to 38 months in prison. Hyung Cho's mother Dae Cho, 67, was sentenced to 18 months in prison. The Chos must forfeit $371,439.21 and pay restitution of $1.4 million.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – The Pacquiao vs. Rios 2013 winner has just been announced. Who won the Manny Pacquiao fight tonight, who is the winner of Pacquiao vs. Rios 2013 from Macau, and what were Pacquiao vs. Rios 2013 results tonight November 23, 2013? Pacman Manny Pacquiao won the Pacquiao vs. Rios boxing fight 2013 moments ago. The fight went to the cards in the end, even though none of the rounds were even close. Pacquiao vs. Rios final score was 120-108, 119-109, 118-110.
The Pacquiao vs. Rios results tonight followed a year of rebuilding for Team Pacquiao. Back in November 2012, the Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight ended with a knockout win by Juan Manuel Marquez. And rather than go into a rematch, Pacman opted for a younger fight, in a venue outside of Las Vegas. Going into the Pacquiao vs. Marquez 2012 fight, however, many boxing fans thought that the path for Pacman would finally end with a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2014 fight. But with Pacman's defeat, those hopes were ended once again.
Pacquiao's fight tonight followed far less promotion and U.S. marketing that his 2012 efforts. Before the 2011 Pacquiao-Marquez fight, Arum and HBO told news that Pacman's fights are always ratings winners for the channel. "It has really been thrilling for our company to be involved in this promotion and the man that brings a new image and a new excitement to boxing is the fighting Congressman from the Philippines, the pound-for-pound best fighter in boxing, the welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao."
In 2010, Bob Arum told news, in his opinion, that Manny was the true crossover star in sports today. But this month, many of the news reports including those from ESPN have wondered if Pacman's career is coming close to its end. Manny's trainer also said to news in 2010 "He's been here since 2001, and he's been fighting nothing but the best. I don't recall a fighter — maybe Sonny Liston — who comes into a fight with so much attention. He fights everybody. He fights hall of fame fighters. You don't see that too often."
But despite the outcome of tonight's fight, many boxing fans think the chances of a Mayweather vs. Pacman fight are forever slim. The closest we arguably got was back in fall of 2012 before Marquez. Arum has given conflicting statements to news over the years. At the time, he said "I don't know what's the reason why that fight has not happened. … It's OK for me if he gets a higher percentage than me."
Pacman said he was offered a $40 million buyout fee, an offer he declined. He was originally offered a 50/50 split of all revenues including Pay Per View. Mayweather before his defeat wanted 55/45. Pacman says he is fine with that too. "I spoke to Floyd … and he offered me an amount," Pacquiao told FirstTake "He didn't talk about the pay-per-views here and that's it. I can't agree with that. I told him I agree with 55 and 45 (split)." As to testing, Pacman has agreed to that also. "No problem. Even the night of the fight. No problem."


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This is a doc**entary about Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, it is directed by Asif Kapadia and stars Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Frank Williams. I am not a fan of racing and i have never watched it, i went to this film with my friend who is obsessed with racing. I have to say that I loved this doc**entary even though I do not know anything about racing. The film was fast and it did not have any talking heads or narration and I really liked that. Senna was a very charismatic guy and I can see how people were so interested and fascinated by him. Overall, I really liked thi film and I highly recommend seeing it in the theaters.
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On my return to France I found that there had been little progress onboard the yacht and it remained inaccessible to all crew and would remain so for at least another week! As there was not really much that I could do work-wise I checked whether I could get to Abruzzo again to ensure momentum on the house was not lost. When one has opportunity one must seize it!!
So I booked flights to Rome and car hire for the 9th returning on the 14th and advised the architect I would be available to open the house for them to complete the measurements they needed to get the ball rolling.
As always I stayed with my lovely friends at Abruzzo Segreto in Navelli and as I was arriving late we decided to meet at a local restaurant called The Crocus where they were meeting other expat friends. I arrived at the restaurant close to 9:30pm after a few glitches with picking up the car and heading out of Rome in peak traffic. It was nearly 10pm by the time we were seated in the restaurant and we ate very well on a selection of local products – everyone having something they enjoyed mixed bruschettas, pizza, mixed grill, veal escalope and pasta with cinghiale the local wild boar. The two new faces I met were professional photographers from Ireland – one has a house in a town called Carapelle and another in Capo d'acqua to be restored and the other was experiencing Abruzzo for the very first time! We talked late into the evening and I was more than shocked as I glanced at my watch to see it was nearly 2am as I headed to bed!!
The next morning Maurizio called and advised he was still in Rome on business but would head to the house Sunday morning and start measuring and taking photos. I was quite happy to have a quiet day after the late night out and spent the morning reading. In the afternoon our expat friends arrived and we had a few coffees then headed to the house to be restored in Capo d'Acqua. I looked through the property eagerly as it also needs quite a lot of work done to it and as yet there are no immediate plans for the restoration except for an idea of what will be where.
As we surveyed the outside of the building and were surrounded by many Italian hounds with the longest ears I have ever seen on a dog in my life we were waved over by a neighbour. The neighbour Toni or Antonio insisted we come inside and sample his wine. We were overwhelmed by his and his wife Angela's hospitality and enjoyed homemade orange cake and espresso as well as a very nice vino rosso. It was a little hard to leave as they enjoyed the company as we did their's.
We headed up to my village and I showed them my ruin. Both photographers armed with their professional cameras immediately took to the house photographing different aspects which caught their artistic eyes! As the light was slowly waning we headed up to the Bar Aufinium for a quick drink before returning to Navelli and then another meal at The Crocus which we proclaimed would be pizza night! There we bumped into another expat living in the nearby town of Capestrano and invited them to share our table for some further conversation. Another late but interesting night, I was grateful for a good night's sleep and a not too late start.
Arriving at the house I was met by Maurizio's lovely wife and assistant as she sketched the outside of the house and I found Maurizio next door on top of the winery taking photos of the house. I unlocked the house and set to tidying the garden further and removing rubbish from the garden. Then I sorted through the beautiful collection of old bottles left in the house and put them neatly away in a cupboard so as not to be damaged should renovating commence in my absence!
As I fossicked (kiwi for rummaging) under the stairwell for any other 'treasures' I found an old sack and was surprised I had not noticed it before. Inside I found a traditional Chitarra for making a traditional pasta a square shaped 'spaghetti' for lack of a better description. I showed the architect and his wife and they were very excited by my find and suggested I keep it and rewire it for future use!
We stayed at the house together until around 12:30 before parting ways happy to have completed the measurements to be able to complete the next stage of the process the planning permissions. We agreed to speak before I returned to France and I offered to meet them in Pescara.
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Space Math III -- Problem 34, The Hinode Satellite Views the Sun
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Grade Levels: 9-12
Publication Year: 2013
Subjects: Mathematics, Space Science
Students use a full-sun image from the Hinode satellite to sketch the locations of magnetic fields on the sun's surface using information in the introductory article as a guide. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 34, The Hinode Satellite Views the Sun [217KB PDF file]
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The amazingly spiky flowers of this sea holly always attract plenty of attention when they appear above the rosette of dark green leaves in mid- to late summer. A native of Morocco, it enjoys a sunny spot in well-drained soil that does not get too dry. This plant is perfect for a rock garden or the front of a sunny, well-drained border. Protect plants from winter wet as they are only borderline hardy.
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Eryngium
Species: variifolium
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Sandy
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 40cm
Spread: 25cm
Time to divide plants: March to April
Flowering period: July to August
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How can you say that this Sea Holly can be grown in a rock garden when you say it can grow to about 1 1/2 feet? Wouldn't that be too big for a rock garden? I really like the Sea Holly, think it's quite architectural. Twice I have tried to grow it. First time I bought it I left it on a bus!! So that was no good!? Then last year I sent away for some from quite a well known grower, thought I'd better buy the plant as I'd never manage it from seed (or whatever).No sign of it now! :{


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Yesterday, gaming peripheral company Razer announced the launch of a new line of headphones for gamers and music lovers, the Adaro series.
Designed for personal entertainment the Adara line of headphones will feature four different models. First up is the Razer Adaro In-Ear Analog Earphones, which feature custom-tuned 10mm neodymium drivers, three interchangable ear tips, bi-flange attachments to personalize fit, a flat anti-tangle cable as well as a sleek, robust, aluminum body and a compact carrying case. The Adaro In-Ear Analog Earphones will be available in February 2014 and they will have a price tag of $79.99.
Designed for music listening, the Razer Adaro Stereo Analog Headphones feature custom-tuned 40mm neodymium drivers, an anti-tangle braided fiber cable along with a fully adjustable architecture, plush leatherette ear cushions and a lightweight form factor for added comfort. The Adaro Stereo Headphones are compatible with most popular mobile devices and will be available worldwide in February 2014 for $99.99.
Similar to the Adaro Stereo Headphones, the Razer Adaro Wireless Bluetooth Headphones feature 40mm neodymium drivers, a lightweight form factor and plush leatherette ear cushions. The Adaro Wireless Bluetooth Headphones separate themselves from their corded counterpart with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with aptX technology, CD-quality audio over the Bluetooth, playback and volume controls, along with up to 20 hours of playback. The Adaro Wireless Bluetooth Headphones will be available worldwide in February 2014 and they will have a price tag of $149.99.
Crafted with producers, performers and music lovers in mind, the Razer Adaro DJ Analog Headphones feature high-performance 50mm drivers, a closed ear cup design for optimal sound isolation with plush leatherette ear cushions, a swappable cable system with included coiled and straight cables, a .25-in. audio adapter and a fully adjustable and foldable architecture. The Adaro DJ Headphones are compatible with iPhone, Android and other mobile device and will be available in February 2014 for $199.99.
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Throughout the Arizona Wildcat women's golf season, senior Margarita Ramos will keep a weekly blog about life and golf in the Pac-12. Check back for more updates!
Hola Wildcat Fans,
We left on Saturday morning to our second tournament in Chicago. Right when we got into Chicago, our coaches took us to downtown to an Italian restaurant. After eating, we went shopping at the rugby store. As soon as we finished that, we went to a Spanish restaurant where they had tapas for every team in the tournament. One thing that I have learned with this team is that if you want to fit in, you have to be ready to eat 24/7.
Moving on to the fun part of the trip, the actual tournament. We played a beautiful golf course called Glen View. The course is very traditional with trees, long rough, and fast greens. We had our practice round on Sunday afternoon where we got a lot of notes about the course. On Monday, we played 36 holes. This was an interesting tournament because after the first nine holes, we were in last place. When we finished the 36 holes, we moved all the way up to second place, only six shots back from first.
The morning before our final round, we went out to the course and there was a very good vibe among the team. We knew that we needed to Bear Down in order to get those six shots back and come back to Tucson with a win. Every shot we took and every step we made, we knew needed to count. For that reason, we kept encouraging each other every time we saw our teammates on the course.
Unfortunately, we came one shot short of taking this victory with us but all the girls did an amazing job; especially Isabelle Boineau winning the individual title for the tournament.
We are definitely moving into the right direction. We are going to keep practicing and improving!!!
Amigos una pequena nota para decirles que este año yo los estaré llevandolos en nuestra aventura. Hoy vamos de regreso a Tucson, venimos de Chicago donde jugamos el lunes y el martes. Quedamos a un golpe del primer lugar, pero hasta ahorita se nota la determinación y las ganas de mejorar de cada jugadora. Estamos moviendonos poco a poco a nuestra meta que es ganar. Tenemos dos semanas para seguir practicando y para demostrarnos a nosotras mismas que si lo podemos lograr. Los mantendre informados, muchas gracias por seguirnos y aquí nos vemos la proxima semana.
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Often times, people think of Google as the go to place for advertising, but as a small business person, you should consider expanding that idea. People may forget, Google also provides cheap and inexpensive tools for the business world, like email similiar to their popular Gmail system for personal users. As a Miami mobile entrepreneur, I find using some of the features to be essential in giving my business an edge over the competition. I have used "Google Voice" before it was acquired by Google and it's definitely a smart tool to enhance a business with an additional phone number option. This tool is free and keeps me in touch with clients more effectively because of the enhanced features that phone companies charge for. Apparently, Google likes to keep small business owners engaged with their products and rolls out new ones from time to time. Smartphone users can work smarter, even if, they are operating a simple small business on-the-go. For example, Google introduced "Google Cloud Print." As they say, "Print anywhere, from any device."
This feature is very helpful to mobile notaries that are not printing any confidential or sensitive information. Like in my case, I may be scheduled to meet a wedding client near their selected venue and need to print a new agreement form. Mobile workers like myself don't have to hang around their offices or homes anymore, if there is a FedEx nearby, or in route. Google's Cloud Print allows me to pull a saved file from "Drive" formerly known as "Google Docs" using my smartphone to send it to print at a FedEx near me for pick up. This partnership removes the worry of professionals having to carry USB flash drives, laptops and mobile printers in some cases.
In conclusion, I am a user of products that Google offers and some small businesses should employ Google Cloud Print as a tool to work smarter. The less stuff to carry around, the better is my motto. Best of all, it's free to use, excluding the printing costs at FedEx. Stay engaged on news regarding Google's products because there may be something in store that will help your small business grow, save time or reduce costs. God bless on your smart business strategies decisions!


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Thunderbird Private Equity Center is organizing a Trade Mission on August 14-15, 2012. The mission will focus on helping U.S. companies launch or increase their export business in promising markets. It will also help participating firms gain market information, make business and industry contacts, and solidify business strategies, towards the goal of increasing U.S. exports. The mission will include business-to-business matchmaking appointments with local companies, as well as market briefings and networking events. The mission will be comprised of U.S. firms representing a cross section of U.S. industries with growing potential in the Financial Services market.
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Morris Plains, New Jersey's mathcore act The Dillinger Escape Plan have been nominated for a Golden God Award. They face some stiff competition in the "Best Live Band" category with Slayer, Motley Crue, Gojira, Lamb Of God and Rob Zombie in the hunt. Other acts nominated for Golden Gods include Carcass (Comeback of the Year), Queens of the Stone Age (Album of the Year) and Deafheaven (Best New Talent). Revolver's Golden Gods Award takes place in Los Angeles's Club Nokia on April 23rd. If you want to attend this powerhouse event, tickets go on sale this Friday. Tickets come in various nifty bundles, including the Golden God VIP package. That expensive bundle includes front row seating in the balcony, merch and access to both the VIP room and red carpet. Guns n Roses, A Day to Remember and New Jersey native Zakk Wylde are scheduled to perform. You can cast your vote for your favorite acts here.
After their upcoming stint at Australia's Soundwave Festival, The Dillinger Escape Plan will be hitting the road on a full blown North American tour with acts like Trash Talk and Tera Melos opening on different legs. Check out all of their upcoming tour dates here. The Dillinger Escape Plan's latest release was last year's One of Us Is the Killer.


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We really do appreciate the support from the Pro Tools community around the world, but we're just part of a growing network of really great sites that help those in the recording community.
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I'm a quite a happy Synergy+ user. I share my keyboard and mouse between three machines, two Windows and one OS X. However, I've recently upgraded my Synergy server to Windows 7. So now I have an XP client and an OS X 10.5 client. Synergy has some weird behavior on Windows 7 such as losing the ability to click in VMWare Workstation VMs, or being able to highlight text in the Google Chrome address bar amongst others. My current work around is to quit Synergy when I need to work in my VMs or in Chrome but this is getting more and more frustrating. So I'm looking for an alternative. Free/Open source preferred but I'm not opposed to paying if the software works. It obviously needs to run on Windows 7 and XP as well as OS X 10.5. I have found many products that work just with Windows, but I need the OS X client.


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TC TO JANE BAILLIE WELSH; 1 September 1821; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18210901-TC-JBW-01; CL 1:381-383.
Mainhill, Ecclefechan, 1st September, 1821.
My dear Madam,
On again noticing this crabbed hand of mine, I fear, you are ready to exclaim with some feelings of surprise and displeasure: Why troublest thou me? To this very natural question it were tedious and difficult to make any satisfactory reply. The causes which give motion to my pen at present are too vague and complicated for being discussed in the preface to a single letter; and hardly of importance enough to a second person for being discussed anywhere. Perhaps it is more expedient, as it is certainly easier, to throw myself on your good-nature at once; to supplicate your indulgence if I prove tiresome, your forgiveness if I be so unfortunate as to offend. You know well enough it is far from my intention to do either: and cases are every day arising in which a generous person finds it just to let the innocence of the purpose serve as an excuse for the faultiness of the deed. Upon this principle, if on no other, I entreat you, be not angry with me! If you saw into my views properly, I am sure you would not.
The truth is, in this remote district, where so few sensible objects occur to arrest my attention—while I am too sick and indolent to search for intellectual objects—the Imagination is the busiest faculty, and shadows of the past and the future, are nearly all I have to occupy myself with. But in the multitude of anticipations and remembrances, it is quite conceivable that your image should be occasionally present with me: and all men love to talk or at least to write on subjects about which they often think. Nor is it merely as an absent friend that I contemplate you, and have a kind of claim to converse with you. It is impossible for me, without many peculiar emotions, to behold a being like you entering so devotedly upon the path of Letters, which I myself have found to be as full of danger as it is of beauty: and tho' my own progress in it bears but indifferent testimony to my qualifications as a Guide, I may be allowed to offer you the result of my experience, such as it is, and to pronounce the 'Good-speed!' which I wish you in silence so frequently & so cordially.
I am not now going to depreciate your studies, or tease you with advices to abandon them. I said enough on that side of the question when we were together last; and stupidly—as native dulness, aggravated by a sleepless week, and the fat contented presence of Mr Baird,1 could make me say it: and after all I believe my habitual opinion is not of that sort. To me those pursuits have been the source of much disquiet; but also of some enviable enjoyment: if they have added a darker shade to the gloom of my obscure destiny, I ought not to forget that here and there they have chequered it with a ray of heavenly brightness, which seemed to make amends for all. The case is similar with every one that follows literature: it increases our sensibility to pleasure as well as pain; it enlarges the circle of objects capable of affecting us; and thus at once deepens and diversifies the happiness and the misery of our life. The latter in a higher ratio, I fear: yet here it is often blamed unjustly; there are perturbed souls to whose unrest it gives direction rather than existence: and tho' the charge were altogether just, what could be made of it? Happiness is not our final aim in this world—or poor Shandy2 would be the finest character in the nation. It is the complete development of our faculties—the increase in capacity as sentient and thinking creatures that constitutes the first want: and as mental excellence—to think well and feel nobly—is doubtless the highest of all attainments—so the mental nourishment which literature affords, as richly as any object of human activity, should stand among the foremost of our desires. Nourishment of any kind may, indeed, by injudicious application, be converted into poison; and mental nourishment forms no exception to the rule. But if its abuse may lead to isolation from our brethren, and to every species of wretchedness; its prudent use does not of necessity exclude from any other source of happines[s.] Often, it is true, the studious man wanders in solitude over rocky & tempestuous regions: but sometimes a lovely scene will strike his eye as well as that of another, and touch him more keenly than it does another:—some sweet sequestered dale,3 embosomed calmly among the barren mountains of life,—so verdant and smiling and balmy—so like a home and resting place for the wearied spirit, that even the sight of it is happiness: to reach it would be too much; would bring Eden back again into the world, and make Death to be indeed, what cowards have named him, the enemy of man.—O! that it lay with me to shew you the means of scriving all the benefits to be found in such pursuits, without any of the harm! But it may not be. The law of our existence is that good and evil are inseparable always: the heart that can taste of rapture must taste of torment also, and find the elements of both in all things it engages with. Nevertheless I counsel you to persevere. In your advantages natural and accidental, there exist the materials of a glorious life; and if in cultivating the gifts of your mind, you can but observe the Golden mean, which it is so easy to talk of, so difficult to find—if in striving after what is great and productive of honour, you do not too widely deviate from what is common and productive of comfort—the result will not still be unmixed, but I shall join with thousands in rejoicing at it. The hazard is great, the alternative appalling: but I augur well.
My sheet is done while my subject is scarce begun. Shall I not have another opportunity to enter on it? I still entertain a firm trust that you are to read Schiller and Goethe with me in October. I never yet met with any to relish their beauties; and sympathy is the very soul of life.— This letter is amazingly stupid. It is enough if it recal[l] to your memory, without displeasure, one who desires your welfare in every sense as honestly as he can desire any thing,
Your sincere friend, /
Thomas Carlyle
P.S.— I am reading various Germans: how do you like this extract?
"Warum, meine liebste Freundinn, ach! warum haben Sie mich getaüscht? Drey Wochen!—und ich muss schreiben—so kalt und dumm und bebend handeln, und doch zittern dass ich Ihnen nicht anstössig sey! Ach! wenn Sie wüssten was[s] ich leide. Eine Briefe—um Gotteswillen, eine Briefe! Seyen Sie barmherzig—wo [wenn] nicht, so bin ich das armseligste Geschöpf im Welt. Vergessen Sie mein' nicht!"4


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1. All high school competitors must compete for their high school teams and be cleared for competition by the school principal. Relay teams must consist of runners from the same school.
2. Competition in the High School Division of the Relay Carnival is under the supervision of official representatives of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. To be eligible for competition in the
a. be a member in good standing or recognized as an allied member in good standing of its own State High School Athletic Association, or;
b. if not so recognized, it must be approved or recommended for competition by its State High School Athletic Association as having eligibility standards which conform to or are more strict than those of the State Association.
c. Specific eligibility requirements, such as that of age limit, shall be those established by the State High School Athletic Association under which they regularly compete. However, in no instance may an athlete exceed the following limits:
Age limit: athlete may not turn 20 before July 1 of 2008.
High School attendance limit: 8 semesters (7th and 8th grade students are ineligible, as are students who may have participated during their 7th or 8th grade years).
3. Any Pennsylvania school that is not a member of the PIAA and wishes to participate in championship relay and individual events must have its principal or headmaster sign the accompanying forms, which binds those schools to compliance with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) eligibility requirements. These forms include the PIAA Contract for Contests Under PIAA Rules (single-side) and the PIAA Supplement to Contract Involving Non-Member Schools (double-side). The signed original of each form must be received by the Penn Relays Office with the entry form, no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Non-member schools unable to sign these forms will be accepted for competition at the Penn Relays but will be placed in separate events in the 4x100 and 4x400. Please note that all entries must include the principal's and head coach's signature.
Non-member schools from states other than
4. Team Membership: No athlete may participate with two different affiliations in one Carnival.
5. Rules of Competition: The rules of competition for the Carnival shall be the 2008 Official National Federation Edition Track and Field and
6. Relay Substitutions: The rules of the IAAF regarding replacement on relays will apply for colleges and high schools. This allows for two substitutions. Only four medals or watches will be awarded.
7. Track and Field Surfaces: The track, all jumping surfaces and the javelin runways are synthetic surfaces of 3/8" thickness.
8. Spikes: Only 1/4" spikes are allowed. No corkscrew spikes will be allowed. Spikes will be checked.
9. Checkpoints: Relay zone and jumping event checkpoints may be marked with standard white trainer's tape only. No other items may be used, including chalk, powder, duct tape, masking tape, tacks or safety pins.
10. Starting Blocks will be provided by Penn where the use of blocks is considered essential. This includes finals of all hurdle races and finals of all High School relays starting in lanes. No starting blocks other than these provided will be permitted on the field.
11. Ties for Qualifying: Eight teams will qualify for all relay event finals starting in lanes. Running event ties will be broken by re-reading the photo-timer images to one-thousandth of a second. All field event ties involving the eighth qualifying position will be advanced to the final three attempts.
12. Lane Priority: Turn Races (9 lanes) 6-7-8-9-5-4-3-2-1; Straight Races 5-6-4-7-3-8-2-9-1-10; Shuttle Hurdles 3-4-2-5-1.
13. Verification of Receipt of Entries: The Penn Relays will not accept entries after the deadlines (April 1 for High Schools.) Coaches should check the website to verify that the Relays Office has received their entries (www.thepennrelays.com). In emergencies, coaches may call on the day before the deadline (215-898-6145). Please do not call for this information on other days.
14. Notice of Acceptance: Acceptance into the High School Boys' and Girls' 4x800m, Distance Medley and individual events will be posted on the website (www.thepennrelays.com). All teams not listed are rejected and will not be allowed to compete.
15. Results will be posted on a bulletin board next to the paddock area and on the Relays Web Site (www.thepennrelays.com) as soon as possible. Results will not be supplied to coaches in the Press Area.
16. Tri-State Events are open to schools from
17. Events will not be delayed for those who double.
18. Jury of Appeals will be chaired by Bill Guy. A $25.00 fee must accompany an appeal. The Penn Relays has no official video, and no independent video may be used in protests or appeals.
Relay teams should be entered only if they have achieved the following performances in official meets in 2008. Individual event performances must be achieved during the 2008 seasons except for the 400H, Discus and Javelin, which may be achieved in 2007. All marks must be achieved in meets among at least five schools. Marks not readily verifiable in national track & field periodicals or on national websites must include supporting documentation. Updating of performances (see next page) is permissible in all events except the 4x100m and 4x400m.
Standards for high school entries:
4x100............. all accepted
4x400..................... 4:20.0
4x800................... 10:00.0
DisMed................. 12:45.0
Mile........................ 5:10.0
................... (1500) 4:48.0
3000..................... 10:30.0
................. (3200) 11:17.0
Achievement of the above standards does not guarantee acceptance. Size of fields as listed under event headings are approximate and will be adjusted as circumstances require. Event starting times may change.
Athletes may not compete in more than one individual event, nor may a school compete in both the 4x800m and the Distance Medley. Athletes entered in more than one individual event will be accepted only in the event in which they are seeded highest unless the coach indicates a preference.
The same holds for the preference between the 4x800m and Distance Medley.
Updates of team times for the 4x800m and Distance Medley Relays in Carnival-approved meets must be reported to the Chair of the Secondary School Advisory Committee or to a member of the Advisory Committee not later than noon, Sunday, April 13. Updates for all individual events in Carnival-approved meets must be reported in the same manner not later than noon, Sunday, April 6. THIS IS THE COACH'S RESPONSIBILITY. DO NOT CALL THE RELAYS OFFICE WITH UPDATES. These times will be used by the Committee in selecting the limited number of teams and individuals to compete and in seeding sections. Accepted entrants will be posted on the website Monday, Monday, April 7 (individual events) and April 114 (4x800 and DMR). Entrants not on this list will not be allowed to compete.
If a relay team (4x100m, 4x400m) qualifies for a consolation final and does not intend to run, they are asked to notify the Referee so another team may be moved up. We will publish a list of alternates along with qualifiers in these races. The IAAF rule allowing two substitutions in the Relays will be used.
4x100m Relay. Small Schools (female enrollment 524-, grades 10-12) heats, Thursday, 11:10 a.m. (for teams lettered AA-FZ), 11:40 a.m. (for teams lettered GA-MZ); Large Schools (female enrollment 525+, grades 10-12) heats, Thursday, 12:05 (for teams lettered NA-TZ), 12:30 (for teams lettered UA-ZZ). Eight fastest teams qualify for Championship final, Friday, 2:24 (prize #6); next eight fastest small schools qualify for 524- final, Friday, 2:22 (prize #8); next eight fastest large schools qualify for 525+ final, Friday, 2:20 (prize #8); eight fastest Tri-State (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware) teams qualify for Tri-State final, Saturday, 1:45 (prize #7). Blocks for finals only. Lane Priority: 6-7-8-9-5-4-3-2-1.
4x400m Relay. Open Classified Races, Thursday, beginning 1:20. Teams will be classified on the basis of their performance in the Penn Relays during the past five years, and on estimated and adjusted times for the current year. Teams which run slower than 4:40 in 2008 will be placed on a one year probation. Central League Race, Thursday, 4:05; Suburban A Race, Thursday, 4:10; Suburban B Race, Thursday, 4:15; Suburban C Race, Thursday, 4:20; Suburban National Race, Thursday, 4:25; Suburban American Race, Thursday, 4:30; Northern Delaware Race, Thursday, 4:35 (open to New Castle County schools); South Jersey Small Schools (I, II, B) Race, Thursday, 4:40; South Jersey Large Schools (III, IV, A) Race, Thursday, 4:45; Philadelphia Catholic League Race, Thursday, 4:50; Philadelphia Public League Race, Thursday, 4:55. Separate prizes for each race (prize #8).
Eight fastest teams qualify for Championship final, Friday, 6:05 (prize #6; to be run in lanes with blocks). The leading team from the Philadelphia Public League, Philadelphia Catholic League, PIAA District I, South Jersey and Northern Delaware, and the remaining fastest teams from these races qualify for 12-team
4x800m Relay. High School Races, Thursday, beginning 10:30 a.m. Small Schools (female enrollment 524-, grades 10-12) event, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; 35 teams, two races, separate prizes for each race (prize #8). Large Schools (female enrollment 525+, grades 10-12) event, Thursday, 10:50 a.m.; 35 teams, two races, separate prizes for each race (prize #8). Twelve fastest teams qualify for Championship final, Friday, 12:40 (prize #6). Entries are from teams which have run 10:00 or faster in Carnival-approved indoor or outdoor meets this year prior to April 13. Teams may enter a "no time" and update the mark prior to April 13. From these entries, approximately 35 teams will be selected for each event based on meet performances achieved prior to April 13. Teams may not run in both the 4x800 and Distance Medley. Teams running slower than the entry standard (10:00) are subject to probation.
Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600). Championship, Thursday, 6:20; 15 teams (prize #6). Entries are from teams which have run 12:45 or faster in Carnival-approved indoor or outdoor meets this year prior to April 13. Teams may enter a "no time" and update the mark prior to April 13. From these entries, approximately 15 teams will be selected based on meet performances prior to April 13. NOTE: Members of selected teams may not compete in Mile or 3000m. Acceptance of a team member in the Mile or 3000m may result in rejection of a Distance Medley team. Teams may not run in both the 4x800 and Distance Medley. Coaches having a preference about contingencies involving entries in the Mile, 3000m, or the Distance Medley must enclose a note stating preferences when submitting their entries.
Mile Run. Championship, Thursday, 6:35; 15 runners (prize #9). Coaches must indicate whether the qualifying mark was run at 1500m, 1600m or Mile. See note under Distance Medley.
3000m Run. Championship, Thursday, 6:40; 25 runners (prize #9). Coaches must indicate whether the qualifying mark was run at 3000m, 3200m or 2-Miles. See note under Distance Medley.
400m Hurdles. Championship, Thursday, 10:20 a.m.; 27 runners, 3 sections (prize #9). Start at end of sprint straight; blocks provided. Lane Priority: 6-7-8-9-5-4-3-2-1. NOTE: No alternates will be selected.
High Jump. Championship, Thursday, 2:30; 20 jumpers (prize #9).
Pole Vault. Championship, Thursday, 1:00; 20 vaulters (prize #9).
Long Jump. Championship, Thursday, 1:45; 20 jumpers; infield pit (prize #9).
Triple Jump. Championship, Thursday, 1:45; 20 jumpers; track-side pit with 30- and 36-foot boards (prize #9). NO RUNWAY SWITCHING PERMITTED.
Shot Put. Championship, Thursday, 4:00; 20 throwers (prize #9). Competitors should bring their own shots (international junior implements may not be used).
Discus Throw. Championship, Friday, 9:00 a.m.; 20 throwers (prize #9). College sector will be used. Competitors should bring their own discs (international junior implements may not be used).
Javelin Throw. Championship, Thursday, 12:00 noon; 20 throwers (prize #9). Competitors should bring their own javelins. Only implements conforming to 2003 high school specifications will be allowed (that is, the same as the college and international implement).
Non-member schools from states other than
A preparatory school shall be ineligible for preparatory school relays if its regular track meet schedule is mainly with high schools. Preparatory school athletes are eligible to compete in high school relay and individual events if (1) they conform to the eligibility requirements of the State High School Athletic Association under which they regularly compete, and if (2) they conform to Penn Relay Carnival rules for age and attendance listed for high schools (see Secondary School Eligibility Rules, page 13, item 2c).
4x100m. Girls'
4x400m. Girls'


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For your film analysis assignment, please rent or purchase the film "Cast Away" (2000). Although you will be viewing "nature as fiction," I would like you to consider the thematic and psychological metamorphosis the character Chuck Noland (played by Tom Hanks) undergoes during the course of the film. For your 1000 word analysis, please discuss ALL of the following story elements. Remember to post your analysis on our Moodle page by the due date listed in our schedule.
1. The Chuck Noland Character Pre-Crash
a. Attitudes as Federal Express Executive
(Time-Obsessed, Motion-Oriented, Frantic Work Schedule)
b. His Relationships Before Crash
(Fiancee Kelly, Fed Ex Employees, Family)
2. Life on a Deserted Island
a. Survival Skills
(food, fire, clothing, shelter, escape)
b. Coping with Loneliness/Isolation
c. His Relationships on Island
(Self, Wilson, Fed Ex Packages)
d. Desperation/Hope and the Future
3. The Chuck Nolan Character After Crash
a. His Relationships After Return/Rescue
b. His New-Found Attitudes Toward Life, Love, Nature.


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'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' hits theaters Friday, July 11, and it's one of the most anticipated blockbusters this summer. Last week I released my glowing review of the film (you can read it here) and it appears I'm not alone in my positive reaction, as it's currently holding at a stellar 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
'Dawn' is the eighth film in the 20th Century Fox 'Planet of the Apes' series, one of the longest running sci-fi franchises. And it's lasted so long because of it's unique perspective. At it's best it's served as both spectacle and commentary, serving as societal mirror on issues of race, class, animal rights, nuclear armament, and ecological collapse.
But not all ape films are created equal. Here we rank the series from best to worst, from what is essential viewing, and others that are lower on the evolutionary scale.
SPOILER ALERT: I'll be discussing major plot points in each film.
1. 'Planet of the Apes' (1968)
The first 'Apes' film remains the pinnacle of the series. Charlton Heston chews the scenery as the astronaut George Taylor, who crash lands on a planet where English speaking apes rule through military and science and humans are animalistic slaves.
Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter are the iconic chimpanzee scientists duo Cornelius and Zira, and Maurice Evans is the cranky, science-doubting Dr. Zaius.
The movie is perhaps best remembered for it's 'Twilight Zone'-esque twist ending (fitting given 'Zone' creator Rod Serling wrote the screenplay), where Taylor sees the Statue of Liberty submerged on a beach and realizes he's back on Earth, one where man was obliterated through nuclear war, thereby sealing their future fates as the subservient species.
2. 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' (2014)
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' feels not just like a game changer for the series, but for science fiction filmmaking as well. Click here for my full advance review, but in a nutshell; 'Dawn' is the perfect mix of brain and brawn, a stellar follow-up to 2011's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' where ape leader Caesar struggles to avoid war between his tribe and the human survivors of the Simian flu epidemic. It features an incredibly emotional motion capture performance by Andy Serkis that is truly Oscar worthy.
3. 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' (2011)
The 'Planet of the Apes' series was brought back to life in this stunning 2011 prequel/reboot from director Rupert Wyatt. The clever script from husband-wife writing team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver shows the beginning of human decline. An alzheimer drug is tested on apes resulting in the chimpanzee named Caesar gaining human intelligence, and becomes a simian savior to other apes used for laboratory experiments. There's also a Serling style twist ending; the drug creates a fatal viral reaction in humans, thus explaining the eventual species domination of ape over man.
'Rise' was emotionally touching as well as action packed, becoming a hit with critics and audiences alike, and one of the series highlights.
4. 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' (1971)
Zira and Cornelius travel back in time from 3955 to 1971 in 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes'.
At first, mankind is shocked by the appearance of talking apes, but that quickly turns the duo into celebrities. But a scientific advisor to the U.S. President uncovers the truth about the future events where apes rule mankind. In a tragic standoff Zira and Cornelius perish, but their infant son is rescued by a kindly circus owner (unbeknownst to the U.S. authorities). Their son's name? Caesar.
5. 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' ( 1972)
'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' was loosely based off this 1972 entry, which remains the darkest of the original five ape films. Caesar has matured (played by Roddy McDowall, who formerly played Cornelius) and lives in a society where chimps are kept as pets and as well as used for slave labor.
Subject to torture and enraged at the inhumane treatment of apes by the police state, Caesar organizes an apes revolt, thus marking a power shift between the species.
'Conquest' was the first film to be rated PG due to it's violent nature, which was a clear allegory of the tumultuous Civil Rights area. The original theatrical cut ends with a reluctantly benevolent Caesar trying to avert human bloodshed. The unrated cut is superior and has a far darker, yet more satisfying ending.
6. 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes' (1973)
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' borrows several elements from 'Battle', but it is an improvement upon the original in every facet.
'Battle' is the final in the first series of films, and takes place 12 years after 'Conquest.' Caesar has formed a fragile alliance with a group of humans, but that is threatened when an outsider group declares war upon them, and when Caesar's rule is threatened by Kolp (Claude Akin) a Gorilla who wishes to take control and to exterminate humans.
Like the earlier films, it has both heartache and triumph, but a paltry budget makes it look like a TV movie (indeed there would be a 'Apes' series shortly thereafter), and the combat scenes are poorly staged, and it's bookended by a corny ending (the extended cut is a more satisfying film however.)
7. 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' (1970)
The first sequel in the POTA series misses the mark across the board. When the apes play second fiddle in their own film, it's a huge misfire, but such is the case when the film becomes derailed by a group of mutants who worship the atomic bomb.
The story isn't helped by the fact that Charlton Heston balked at returning, only playing a cameo. In his place, came James Franciscus playing an astronaut searching for Taylor. He's such a Heston lookalike that it's distracting, and the storyline is far too drab and unsatisfying.
The film ends with Taylor setting off a nuclear bomb and wiping out the Earth. It's one of the bleakest endings to a Hollywood film, but not even nuclear Armageddon could wipe out the series, and it returned a year later with 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes.'
8. 'Planet of the Apes' (2001)
The ape suits by Rick Baker looked fantastic, and Danny Elfman made a compelling score, That's really the only nice things one can mention about Tim Burton's anemic remake, with a plot that is mostly forgettable, except for the ridiculous finale, which remains far too memorable. While it made a decent dent at the box office, it left a bad taste in the mouth of critics and POTA fans, and nuked the series for eleven years.
So that concludes our ranking of the 'Planet of the Apes' film series. So be sure to check out 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' this weekend and chime in with your own ranking of the series in the comments section.


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1999/2000 Season
As we move toward the twenty-first century, we feel it is important to gather and treasure the best of a rich cultural legacy from the past. We invite you to begin your millennial journey with an evening with Viennas fabulous fourMozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubertin a concert celebrating the legacy of one of Houstons great patrons of the arts, Eleanor McCollum. Your journey continues with the luminous harmonies of Josquin in an evening that promises to be esthetically and spiritually moving. We celebrate Christmas in English Renaissance style and then tour the Alhambra in word and song. Next, we pause to celebrate the 250th Bach anniversary year in a series of concerts titled "Bach at the MillenniumSeasons of a Mans Life"
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Felger & Mazz Video: The Texas Tough Guy RetiresFelger & Mazz say goodbye to Josh Beckett, who announced his retirement earlier this week.
Josh Beckett Retires After 14-Year CareerJosh Beckett has called it a career.
10 Jaw-Dropping Trades In Boston Sports HistoryFew saw Jon Lester being traded to Oakland for Yoenis Cespedes. These trades are equally as surprising...
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Progress by the bucketful at future farmers market site
Heavy equipment operator David Edwards breaks down a wall along Wall Street using an excavator while Dan Ewell sprays down the demolished building with a hose Thursday afternoon in Everett. The crew is clearing the way for the downtown farmers market expected to open late next year. The market is part of a larger development on Grand Avenue that includes 220 apartments and underground parking. The development, by Dargey Enterprises, includes a Hampton Inn & Suites hotel that will face W. Marine View Drive. The same developer built nearby Potala Village, which has apartments above street-level retail and restaurant space.
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The use case i try to illustrate is when to declare some item (eq mysqld service) with a default configuration that could be included on every node (class stripdown in the example, for basenode), and still be able to override this same item in some specific class (eg mysql::server), to be included by specific nodes (eg myserver.local)
I illustrated this use case with the example below, where i want to disable mysql service on all nodes, but activate it on a specific node. But of course, Puppet parsing fails because the Service[mysql] is included twice. And of course, class mysql::server bears no relation to be a child of class stripdown
Is there a way to override the Service["mysql"], or mark it as the main one, or whatever ? I was thinking about the virtual items and the realize function, but it only permits apply an item multiple times, not to redefine or override.
# In stripdown.pp :
class stripdown {
service {"mysql": enable => "false", ensure => "stopped" }
# In mysql.pp :
class mysql::server {
service { mysqld:
enable => true,
ensure => running,
hasrestart => true,
hasstatus => true,
path => "/etc/init.d/mysql",
require => Package["mysql-server"],
# Then nodes in nodes.pp :
node basenode {
include stripdown
node myserver.local inherits basenode {
include mysql::server` # BOOM, fails here because of Service["mysql"] redefinition


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Hübner, M; Schäfer, M; Demartines, N; Müller, S; Maurer, K; Baulig, W; Clavien, P-A; Zalunardo, M P (2012). Impact of Restrictive Intravenous Fluid Replacement and Combined Epidural Analgesia on Perioperative Volume Balance and Renal Function Within a Fast Track Program. Journal of Surgical Research, 173(1):68-74.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Key factors of Fast Track (FT) programs are fluid restriction and epidural analgesia (EDA). We aimed to challenge the preconception that the combination of fluid restriction and EDA might induce hypotension and renal dysfunction. METHODS: A recent randomized trial (NCT00556790) showed reduced complications after colectomy in FT patients compared with standard care (SC). Patients with an effective EDA were compared with regard to hemodynamics and renal function. RESULTS: 61/76 FT patients and 59/75 patients in the SC group had an effective EDA. Both groups were comparable regarding demographics and surgery-related characteristics. FT patients received significantly less i.v. fluids intraoperatively (1900 mL [range 1100-4100] versus 2900 mL [1600-5900], P < 0.0001) and postoperatively (700 mL [400-1500] versus 2300 mL [1800-3800], P < 0.0001). Intraoperatively, 30 FT compared with 19 SC patients needed colloids or vasopressors, but this was statistically not significant (P = 0.066). Postoperative requirements were low in both groups (3 versus 5 patients; P = 0.487). Pre- and postoperative values for creatinine, hematocrit, sodium, and potassium were similar, and no patient developed renal dysfunction in either group. Only one of 82 patients having an EDA without a bladder catheter had urinary retention. Overall, FT patients had fewer postoperative complications (6 versus 20 patients; P = 0.002) and a shorter median hospital stay (5 [2-30] versus 9 d [6-30]; P< 0.0001) compared with the SC group. CONCLUSIONS: Fluid restriction and EDA in FT programs are not associated with clinically relevant hemodynamic instability or renal dysfunction.
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Whole Foods Market Hyannis Recalls Chocolate Chewies Cookies Due to Undeclared Tree Nut AllergenPublish Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:04:00 -0400
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Whole Foods Market Hyannis Recalls Chocolate Chewies Cookies Due to Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen Contact:Consumer:617-492-5500 Media:Heather email@example.com IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 18, 2014 - CAMBRIDGE, MA - Whole Foods Market is recalling "Chocolate Chewies" produced and sold in the Hyannis, Massachusetts location due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. The product was sold in the store between Sunday, July 13, 2014 and Friday, July 18, 2014 in clear, clamshell packaging and has a Use By date of: 7/18/14.The chewies contain walnuts as an ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Signage is posted to notify customers of this recall, and all affected product has been removed from shelves.No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported.Consumers who have purchased this product from Whole Foods Market Hyannis may bring their receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact their local store or call 617-492-5500 between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST.###
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I'm just trying to decide which new lens to get. I need to take surf and windsurf photos from onshore. Sometimes 300 mm is enough but there are many times they are too far away. I have a sigma 70-300 but I need something better, if the light is not perfect it doesn't give me the sharpness I hope for. I can not afford the 400L 2.8 of course, so I'm trying to choose between the Canon EF 100-400L, Canon EF 70-300L (which I heard is far better than the base one), or Sigma 50-500. My body is a canon 600D.
Based on several friends' experience with both the Sigma 50-500mm and 150-500mm I wouldn't recommend either. Once you move past 250mm or so they get softer and softer as the focal length increases. Most reviews and test charts I've seen for those two lens bear this out. There are several good alternatives that will give you better image quality than whichever 70-300 Sigma version you are currently using, but once you get beyond 200mm it is hard to find a zoom lens that gives excellent image quality at a price that isn't on par with something like the $10K+ EF 400 f/2.8 L. Primes in the 300mm+ range aren't cheap either, but you do get a lot more bang for your buck than with zooms.
Some very good photographers like (as opposed to love) the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS as a good compromise between absolute image quality and affordability, others don't care for it. It is an older design that is past due for an update. It was very good for the film era, but its shortcomings can be revealed by high resolution digital sensors. The optical performance of most of Canon's telephoto lenses released since 2008 or so are a step above their predecessors. Unfortunately, so are the suggested retail prices. The push/pull zoom of the 100-400mm takes getting used to, but also creates an additional issue when using it at the beach. Although the air that must move in and out of the barrel when the lens is zoomed is filtered somewhat, there's a limit to how much it can catch and allow the lens to remain useable. In a salt water environment with both heavy moisture in the air and salt spray you would be much better off using a lens that doesn't pump air in/out every time the focal length is changed.
Your question compares the EF 400mm f/2.8 L to the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS and the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.65 L IS, but neither of the last two lenses are near as fast as the first. The EF 400mm f/5.6 L is in the same price range as the 100-400 and the 70-300 L, but gives better IQ than the 100-400 at 400mm and obviously has more reach than the 70-300. The EF 300mm f/4 L also delivers very good IQ for around $1,500. Both the 300mm f/4 and 400mm f/5.6 are older designs that could probably use an update, but the newer "II" super telephoto series Canon introduced in a flourish in 2011 only included the fastest version for each focal length: 300mm f/2.8, 400mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4, and 600mm f/4.
If you need the versatility of the zoom lens and can spend a little more than the $1,400-1,600 for the 100-400 or 70-300 L, you might consider the following combination: EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II + EF 2x III. That combo will set you back around $2,600, but that is still a far cry from the $5-10K for the Super Telephoto "II" series lenses. For your money you get the best 70-200mm zoom in the world when used bare. When combined with the EF 2x III you still have a 140-400mm f/5.6 lens that can focus fast enough to shoot sports (most lenses coupled with a 2x extender can not) and IQ that holds its own with the 100-400 and even the 300mm f/4 and the 400mm f/5.6. The "II" version of the 70-200 is the only zoom lens I would consider using a 2x extender with for any kind of sports/action.
Anytime you are considering a lens in this price range, it is always a good idea to rent one for a few days to see if it matches the need you have for it. If there's not a good rental house in your area, borrowlenses.com and lensrentals.com both have excellent reputations.
It's difficult to say much without seeing examples, but it sounds like what you really need is a lens with a greater focal length. How much do you actually need a zoom lens? If not, you'll in general get better bang for the buck with a prime lens.
In particular, you haven't mentioned a reason why you've ruled out the EF 400 f/5.6 which is around the same price as the EF 100-400. It doesn't have IS, but that may or may not be an issue for you depending on whether you're using a tripod and what shutter speed you're shooting at.
If you do any work in closer as well, I highly recommend the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II with 2x teleconverter. The 70-200 f/2.8 is an amazing lens for in closer and is still pretty fast with the 2x Extender III. It is also weather sealed and fixed volume. The 2X teleconverter does make it much slower, but in daylight that shouldn't be a problem.
I've personally used that combination and was very, very pleased with the results. The corners lose a little sharpness, but the center is still very sharp. The color reproduced by the 70-200 with 2x was far nicer and far sharper than my 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS II (non-L).
I would avoid the Sigma 50-500 as any lens covering that range has to make major compromises that will have a negative impact on it's overall performance.
As far as between the 70-300 and 100-400mm Ls (assuming you can't swing the 70-200 with 2x) it really would depend on how much reach you need. If 300mm gets you there, then that would work, if not, then it doesn't matter.


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The AirPlay wireless streaming system makes sharing stuff between your phone and TV incredibly easy—but only if stick with Apple gadgets. Try to share content from an Android and suddenly you're out of luck. But with these third-party streaming apps, Airplay and Android can finally speak the same language.
DoubleTwist is a triple threat. This freemium media manager is designed to serve not only as a unified music player and podcast manager but also syncs your iTunes media collection—including playlists, music, video, and photos—between your desktop computer (both Windows and Mac) and Android device.
You'll need to fork over $5 in order to unlock the AirSync and AirPlay functions, though that purchase also unlocks DLNA support, an equalizer, album art search, and removes podcast ads. DoubleTwist can stream to any device that supports the AirPlay standard over your existing Wi-Fi network. [DoubleTwist - AirSync ($5)]
If you're only looking to stream music, or don't want to switch to a new music player (as DoubleTwist requires), Allstream has you covered. Offering both AirPlay and DNLA connectivity, this initially free app acts only as a transmitter. That means you can keep using your preferred music player—be it Spotify, Google Play Music, Rdio, or TuneIn to name a few—while gaining the ability to stream to any existing AirPort Express, Apple TV, XBox 360, PS3, XBMC, or Samsung Smart TV.
AppleTV AirPlay Media Player
As its name suggests, ZappoTV's AppleTV AirPlay Media Player is designed specifically for use with an Apple TV. This free app allows you to beam Android-based content as well as content on your local network and the greater Internet to an AppleTV. Plus, it enables your Android device to function as an all-in-one remote control. Browse, search, and share content from a variety of online sources including video podcasts, YouTube, SHOUTcast, Flickr, Facebook, and Picasa.
You'll need to be running Android 2.1 or later and have a ZappoTV account set up in order to use this app. DNLA and UPnP connectivity (for accessing content on your local network) are only available through an in-app purchase. [AppleTV AirPlay Media Player]
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Twonky Beam is the babel fish of streaming video apps. It's available on both iOS and Android and, thanks to its dual AirPlay-DNLA capabilities, can connect to a wide variety of TVs and streaming boxes, regardless of brand or transmission standard. That includes the Xbox 360, Rokus, Apple TV—even AT&T U-verse systems. It can also share content between devices on your home network using the UPnP standard which allows you just as easily save media from the local network to your mobile device as stream content from your phone to a TV. You'll need to be running at least Android 4.0 or iOS 6 to use the app but it's otherwise free. [Twonky Beam]
These are just a few of the myriad of streaming apps built to bridge the gap between your mobile devices and your living room devices. If you've got a favorite app not listed here, tell us all about it in the discussion below.


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enclosures, vessels & bowls is a portfolio of my current ceramic work.
the images and objects I make have modernist roots.
to me, modernism is a thought/design process that draws
attention to detail, material and method. i was introduced to these
ideas in the 70s at the institute of design in chicago.
unconsciously, i have an anti-conservative approach to image- and
object-making. i emphasize form and devote a great
deal of attention to detail and craft.
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Men's Basketball Championship Central
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8:40 p.m.
Memphis will enter the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament on quite a roll. The Tigers have won 10 of their past 11 games and 19 of their past 22. Each of their past nine victories has been by double digits, with an average margin of victory in those games of 21.8 points.
"That's a heck of a deal. To be able to do that is not easy," Memphis head coach Josh Pastner said of the Tigers' streak. "The bottom line is we have gotten better from the beginning of the season to now, and every one of the players has improved."
Memphis has been playing so well lately that there seems to be a feeling that Saturday's game is merely a formality to go through before crowning the Tigers as the C-USA Tournament champions for the sixth time in the past seven years. But Pastner said he expects Marshall to give the Tigers a tough game.
"I said at the beginning of the year that Marshall should be picked to win the league," Pastner said. "I really believe that they're as talented as anyone in the league. If we're going to have an opportunity to win we have to play a great game with great energy."
Saturday's championship game will begin at 10:35 a.m. CST and will be televised by CBS.
7:50 p.m.
An absolutely dominating performance by Memphis against UCF, as the Tigers rolled to an 83-52 victory. This one was really never in doubt after the first few minutes. In fact, if it had been a boxing match it would have been stopped in one of the early rounds.
The amazing things is, there was no obvious star in the game for Memphis. Instead, the Tigers turned in an incredibly balanced attack, with six players scoring between 15 and eight points each, and four players grabbing between seven and five rebounds.
"We have a lot of weapons and a lot of guys who can get points in bunches," said Memphis guard Will Barton, who had 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists. "When we play our game and we're focused and we're playing defense and rebounding and doing all the little things, it's pretty hard to beat us."
7:23 p.m.
The Tigers are well on their way to defeating UCF, leading 69-37 with 7:39 to play, and the game has produced one of the most unusual stats of the tournament. The Knights have committed 13 turnovers, which Memphis has converted into 19 points. But UCF has literally done nothing with the Tigers' seven turnovers in the game, getting zero points off the miscues.
So in the category of points off turnovers, Memphis leads 19-0. That will lead to a victory almost every time.
6:36 p.m.
The Memphis Tigers are closing in on their seventh appearance in the Conference USA Tournament championship game in the past eight years. Memphis leads UCF 36-22 at halftime, behind 10 points and four rebounds from Wesley Witherspoon.
The Tigers have harassed UCF into eight turnovers, which they have turned into nine points. The Knights, meanwhile, have yet to score a point off a Memphis turnover. In fact, the Knights hasn't scored many points at all. Marcus Jordan leads the team with seven points, but no other UCF player has scored more than four.
6:09 p.m.
Despite a 25-8 record and a No. 15 ranking in the RPI, there still has been some speculation that Southern Miss might be left out of the NCAA Tournament following the Golden Eagles' loss to Marshall. But USM head coach Larry Eustachy does not understand such talk. In fact, he was incredulous during the post-game news conference that anybody even asked about his team's NCAA Tournament chances.
"There's no question that we're in the tournament," Eustachy declared. When told that some national analysts were questioning whether USM would make the field of 68, Eustachy replied, "Well those guys are idiots. They're idiots."
6:00 p.m.
Midway through the second half of the game between Southern Miss and Marshall, the Golden Eagles hit a 3-pointer to take a five-point lead. Marshall head coach Tom Herrion called a timeout in order to, as he later said, "calm our kids down and get reorganized."
It turned out to be an extremely productive timeout. Because after that the Thundering Herd went on a 17-4 run in less than five minutes and then cruised to a 73-62 victory.
"I thought the tougher team won," Southern Miss head coach Larry Eustachy said. "We had a five-point lead and then we just had some lapses defensively. But give Marshall credit. They're coming off triple overtime (on Thursday) and they still had the moxie to put it to us in the last 10 minutes."
The most obvious difference in the game was in the shooting percentages. The Herd made 54.3 percent of their shots (65.2 percent in the second half), while USM shot 34.2 percent from the field.


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In my last article I gave you a description of a medical situation this stray cat was living with and that at last it was brought to our shelter for attention.
Cocotte went to the clinic and came back after a first operation with a relatively good health. But soon after, she had a relapse and had to be brought to the clinic again as an emergency case.
So the vet decided to spay her and tack the intestine from the Inside at the same time. It was quite an operation and Cocotte suffered deeply. She stopped eating altogether and became so dehydrated that she was put on IV fluids for a few days. The clinic claims they forcefed her but I have no proof of that. So after a few days, a volunteer took her in just to do that.
So after another visit to the clinic where they finally gave the cat the right pill to stimulate her appetite, Cocotte decided to eat by herself. She never stopped. She is gaining weight, purring and most of all, the volunteer found a permanent home for her. She will be loved and pampered for a change. She so deserves it, poor baby after being neglected and thrown in the street in the middle of winter because her condition was soiling the apartment.
But such rescues and vet bills put a huge strain on the finances of the shelter. We depend on clinics for special operations and conditions even if we can do a lot with the others. Remember Friday ? The little guy we saved after he spent a month under a garage, cooped up by snow, he froze its little paws. Well, he is doing fine and has found a permanent home also.
I know whealthy animal lovers would be in a position to help us in our quest to help strays in peril and we ask of you if you know any to let them know of our situation. Québec is not the most generous province when it comes to animal causes and stray cats is not a noble cause. Cancer is at the moment.
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[TSL] New Head Choice: The Exile's Canonical Face (TOR spoilers)
Seeing as the thread for Revan's Canonical Face, it should've been inevitable that this thread would make an appearance.
Now that we now know what the Exile (discussed here as Meetra Surik though I hate that name) looks like, is it possible that someone could create a head for the Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords game that resembles her? I have included a screenshot I snapped when I played through the Maelstrom Prison Flashpoint.
In addition, I found video of the Exile
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or rather the Exile as a Force Ghost
As I haven't read the Revan novel, I'm unsure if they actually mention hair color and skin complexion in it. I have the audiobook but I haven't made it all the way through it yet.) If you know of such a thing listed in the novel, feel free to chime in!
"Meetra had short brown hair, pale white skin, and piercing blue eyes. She was taller than
Bastila, and almost a decade older, though she would still be considered beautiful by any
empirical measure. She possessed a presence and confidence, along with an enviable natural
grace. She was clad in the simple robes of a Jedi Master, but somehow she managed to make
even the drab brown cloth seem stylish."
This has already been done.
Now, before you start thinking that it looks nothing like the screenshot you posted, bear in mind that in that photo Meetra has her hair pulled back and is appearing as a colorless specter, which is why her hair appears light. The skin is based on the packaging for her action figure, where her hair is down and is confirmed to be brown. Thus, it's her. ;)
I know it doesn't look EXACTLY like the TOR version, but what do you guys think of, in all likelihood, my official canon version of The Exile?
Got the piercing blue eyes, skin can be paler if needed and the brown hair that people seem to associate with the Jedi Exile.
Nice job. At first I felt the eyes should be more cyan, but after looking over it a couple times I have to say that you hit the eye color spot on.
Nice job!
And, uh, I know it's simply a result of your skin not being finished, but the five o'clock shadow is kind of funny. :D
Looks good, VP!
Have you already tested this model in the game? I'm asking, because when *I* try to merge *this* hair with *any* other head model, dangly meshes are screwed, but it doesn't happen to me when I'm playing with other hairs.
I have an idea, but we'll see if it works....
EDIT: Unsuccessful....
I've even got some other issues with the head model which baffle me a bit... but oh well. Just keep working...
Fortunately, I've gotten custom danglymeshes to work before (Yes, this opens a whole new aspect of head modeling). So I tried converting the danglyhair to just a trimesh and add the auroraflex modifier back in - head showed up in game, no problems! Now, it's just a matter of figuring out how the hell to configure how much it sways and stuff like that.
Damn glad you got the hair to work!
It looks like the mouth on your model is wider than the one on the TOR Exile mod. Is there any way to change that too?
Aww I guess the upgrading of the forum deleted Varsitypuppet's cool looking pics of his Exile head. Any chance we can get those back up?
Ugh. I have to say that, from a story perspective, The Old Republic is kind of a disaster. Surik looks entirely too... what's the word... sophisticated. From her clothing, to her hair, to her... general appearance, she just comes across to me as a slightly trimmed down version of Atris, which really doesn't suit her. Neither does her voice, which sounds aged and somewhat more monotone than it should be. I know she's a seasoned veteran of at least one war, wandered the galaxy for a decade, and that she would have to be somewhere within her thirties or early forties, but nonetheless, I always envisioned her as being... I dunno... altogether more youthful, in voice and appearance. Someone who aged extremely well, contrasting with how most people see Kreia.
^ She looks great to me here. Perfect, even.
I suppose it's strange to be speaking as if a canonical rendition of a character is wrong in some way and could be made right when that character first appeared to us completely customisable, from appearance to personality (I'm sure there are some who envision the Exile quite differently than I do). I don't mind at all that she was canonised, but I do think that they ruined her a little bit in the process.
Sorry; didn't mean to derail this. I suppose I was taken aback since this is the first I'd seen of the new Exile as portrayed in ToR.
Speaking on VarsityPuppet's head, it looks good, though it doesn't seem superior to, or really distinct enough from, the adapted PFHC05d1. Which is not to say that it's a bad job by any means (in fact, I'd encourage continuation of it, if only because you're discovering ways to make the danglymeshes work, which could have positive implications on future mods), but in a way, I think the latter just fits better--even though all it required was a hair colour change--mostly because of the face, which, not even gonna lie, looks entirely more attractive and is probably the closest thing we'll get to the picture I linked above.
Other than that, I'd say you're pretty damn close to Surik's canonical face.
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This Sunday he will be roasted by Comedy Central. He's also starring in the new film The Secret Lives of Dentists. Leary is also known for his work in films such as The Thomas Crown Affair and The Ref. Leary has completed more than 20 feature films, several cable specials, a book, a CD, and he has his own production company, Apostle. This interview first aired April 18, 2002.
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