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Sun's new Download System -- So what's going on?
By Gary Zellerbach on Oct 05, 2007
I first mentioned we're building a new download system back in March (wow, was it really that long ago already?), and frankly, we had hoped to have it out the door by now. Alas, it's been a very complex project, and when you're dealing with the kinds of download volumes we are, we simply needed more time to ensure the highest quality system.
One of the complexities (and benefits) of the project has been our decision to use much more of a service oriented architecture (SOA). When we built the first system starting way back in 1997, the term SOA wasn't even coined, and we built all the functionality ourselves. Since then, we have worked hard to standardize web services and systems that all of Sun's web properties can share via SOA. We call this set of systems the "Common Web Platform," and it includes ID management, My Sun Connection Portal, eCommerce, downloads, and more.
Here are some of Sun's common services that our new download system (internally, we call it "CDS" -- Common Download Service) will use and their benefits (similar functions were built-in to the old system, making it even harder to manage):
- ID Management: By using common Sun Online Accounts, users don't have to create nor remember multiple credentials on different Sun properties and can move between them seamlessly using single sign-on and session transfer. CDS doesn't have to build its own customer registration system nor store the data for millions of downloaders.
- Portal: When users download many of our most popular products, we'll automatically signal the My Sun Connection Portal about the transaction. Customers can then login there, go to their "My Products" tab, and it'll list their recent downloads. Using this info, the Portal presents really useful content. For instance, if you download the Solaris Operating System, you'll find informative links to articles, blogs, training, support resources, and forum postings. If you've never visited our portal, I think you'll find it very worthwhile -- check it out!
- Outbound Email: Some products are set up to send instructive emails to customers after they download. By using Sun's common email service, we gain efficiency while better respecting customers' Sun-wide privacy preferences. (Trying to track opt-in/opt-out data separately on our many web sites just doesn't work!)
So what's this have to do with the project schedule? With all the benefits of SOA, we're learning about the added complexity as well and some new pitfalls:
- Number 1, and probably obvious, but we don't control 100% of our fate anymore. Our team has to work with each service's business and engineering teams. Sometimes their priorities are different than ours, and a delay in any external system we rely on affects our entire schedule. (One of the systems lost a key engineer in the middle of our project, for example, and that hurt.)
- Environmental complexities: We can't build and test everything in our shared production environment, so we work in development and test environments. But the non-production versions of the different systems aren't necessarily in the same place, and so your testing can come to a dead halt just because someone hadn't opened the right firewall ports for the systems to interconnect.
- Debugging can be more difficult, and quite honestly it introduces a whole new world of "finger pointing" (as in, "My service works perfectly, so it's obviously something wrong on your end!")
These complexities are not the only reason the project has taken longer than expected, but they certainly contributed. It's a good learning experience, and when we plan our next SOA integrations, we'll know to add some extra time and be better prepared for this new world of interconnectedness.


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Oh my god!!! Needed to laugh a little, this was good! Need a fight against a chicken XD
4. twistdshade 9 years ago
god i love it... chicken pwnz you all! HES FREAKIN IMMORTAL! ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US! chickens that is.... >.>
i hate it when i get a bad coupon....>.<
i think iv been to that resturant before... and saw... a giant chicken fighting with peeter.........>.>?
#3 is my fave for sure,
5. saatanaperkele 8 years ago
booring. stop posting these family guy-clips. Waste of space.
6. happyidiot01 8 years ago
u can't beat 10 mins of 1 on 1 chicken vs fat guy fighting.........
8. TheFalloutVictim 6 years ago
...to be continued...
#8 Nice to see im not the only one watching these classics and that was a very long one gota love FG thow
This video of Family Guy with all of the fights between Peter and the Chicken was great, I can't do anything but watch it again and again. But I have one thing to say:
This video is not complete to me, where is the fight between Peter and the Chicken in the game Family Guy? And there is a new Peter/Chicken fight in the episode 23 of the season 10

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ESPN The Magazine's Millman shares lessons from his rise in magazine industry
A college graduate for just three weeks, Chad Millman, then simply an auspicious 22-year-old journalist, ventured to Manhattan in 1993 to pursue his dream. And Millman's dream, ever since he could remember, was to work for a magazine.
"I had been such a fan of them growing up," he says now. "They looked so fun and glamorous. They were so shiny and sheik. And living in New York seemed like the place to be."
But his dad, who helped him move into his first apartment, apparently wasn't yet sold. Before leaving, he handed his son a bartending manual and offered a bit of wishful thinking. "I hope you don't need it," he said.
Three weeks later, just as Millman was about to crack open the book, the phone rang. Sports Illustrated was on the other line with a job offer.
Eighteen years later, his dicey gamble to move to the magazine capital of the world has paid off ten-fold. On Tuesday with graduate students of Indiana University's National Sports Journalism Center, Millman, now the editor-in-chief of ESPN The Magazine, offered insights into the journey that has seen him ascend from a scribe working for his college newspaper, The Indiana Daily Student, to one of the more venerable positions of the media juggernaut that is ESPN.
In his near-20 year career in the magazine industry, what's the one prevailing lesson about his future profession he wished he had known coming out of IU?
"It's hard, it's really hard," he says succinctly. "It's grunt work and it's hard. I wish I had been told how hard it was so I could have been better prepared."
Millman's absurdly quick ascension – his first job out of college was at Sports Illustrated, after all – underscores the bevy of talents he brings to the table as a journalist. He's an author of six books on a wide range of subjects. He essentially, he says, shaped a beat at ESPN that hadn't been previously pursued: the enigmatic world of sports gambling. Editor-in-chief since June, he maintains a gambling-centric blog and a Behind the Bets video series.
Perhaps most telling of all: he boasts more than 28,000 followers on Twitter.
"I love my job," he says. "For me, when you're putting a magazine together, you never know if it's going to work. You plan these things weeks and months in advance, you come up with these grandiose schemes and great story ideas and fantastic photos. It's a crapshoot, and you have no idea if the decision you made in June will come to fruition in August. What I like is the exact moment when I figure out it's going to work out. I like it when the decisions you make are great ones and it leads to a great magazine."
To little surprise, a prominent role at the self-proclaimed Worldwide Leader in Sports comes with a fair amount of controversy. Partly due to the massive spectrum ESPN operates in, there are hoards of criticisms, both based and otherwise. In the gamut of the magazine, Millman says his unit has caught fire on a number of topics, from the publication's Boston-themed October issue to the ever-debated What if Michael Vick Were White images to the magazine's oversized pages.
"The biggest complaint we get is that size is too big," he explains. "They hate the themes. Those who criticize are a very vocal minority."
There's also the circulating notion that his employer – business partners with a wide array of college conferences and professional sports leagues – is having trouble maintaining its journalistic integrity. A recent USA Today headline begged the question: "Is ESPN the force behind realignment?"
"There is the perception that ESPN is soft," Millman says. "And we're always going to be battling that perception. The perceived notion will never go away. But there's never been an instance where we at the magazine haven't been able to pursue a story we want to pursue because of that."
The bottom line: Millman's staff of roughly 100 writers, reporters, editors and designers continue to churn out the nation's second-most widely read sports periodical in the country (circulation: roughly two million). They've established a progressive mantra that spills across their pages; as Millman will tell you, ESPN The Magazine is always thinking ahead, never behind. Their eye-popping photographs and appending graphics compliment the work of their award-winning writers.
The thinking, according to Millman: "What are you going to read now that is going to make you a smarter sports fan tomorrow?"


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Exhibit Expert: New England Waters
Aquarium educators developed this standards-based curriculum guide to be used in connection with Aquarium field trips. In addition to covering science standards for living things, these activities reinforce writing, speaking, listening and language skills.
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- Teacher pages (background, rubric, glossary)
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In a few short days, at the end of August, the Humane Society of Escambia County in Alabama is closing their doors forever thanks to a lack of funding.
The facility, which has been in operation for ten years, was able to drastically reduce the number of animals which were put down since the shelter opened - despite that success, the lack of county funding has made it necessary to permanently shut down, reported ABC 3 News.
Since news broke of the pending closure, most of the animals have successfully been adopted out or moved to other rescue agencies - unfortunately, there are three dogs who still remain kenneled in the increasingly quiet facility.
The three dogs who are still without a home are in danger of being put down.
The facility's executive director, Renee Jones, told ABC 3 News:
If they have no where to go if we have no where to place them at all they will most likely be put to sleep,"
The following dogs are still in need of somewhere to go within the next few days:
Xavier (CattleDog/Rat Terrier mix),
Bruno (Akita mix), and
Mannie (Corgi/Chow mix)
The facility describes Mannie as:
Mannie, Mannie, Mannie.....so handsome and such character! His nickname is "Napoleon" because he does have the short guy complex...always trying to show the bigger guys who's boss! Mannie is a Corgi/Chow mix. He is hw pos and on slow kill treatment. He is 2 yrs old.
And Bruno:
This burly hunk o' burning love is Bruno! He is a 3 yr old Akita mix. Bruno is great with humans but he will not tolerate another dog....at least in the shelter environment. He is HW positive and is on slow kill treatment.
Last but not least, Xavier:
Xavier is an elegant 3 yr old Cattle Dog/Rat Terrier. He is super smart and loves the ladies best. His best gal pal and kennelmate is Bailey. Xavier is hw pos and on slow kill treatment.
He comes with a $150 sponsorship towards his HW treatment, and his adoption fee may be waivered for the right home!!
Anyone who can help these dogs, who are in Flomaton, Alabama, is asked to call 251-296-2275 or email email@example.com.
Facebook page for the Humane Society of Escambia County here.
Video of last three dogs (on Facebook) here.
If you would like to continue receiving the latest dog-related news, tips and advice, please click the word "Subscribe," near the top of the article. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for more stories and updates.


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Valve, the company behind the popular PC game download service, Steam have announced that they will be pushing back the release date of their highly anticipated Steam Machine until 2015. The report that was released yesterday May 27, says the reason for the delay is because the company needs extra time to work on the wireless controller.
The report that was released on Steam states that after a trial period, the company received a ton of useful information and feedback on the wireless controller, and the company aims to take that feedback and make the controller even better. The original Steam controller was announced back in 2013, and even then the controller had been in development for two years. The controller as it stands now features two touchpads instead of the more traditional analog sticks that are found on both Sony's PS4 controller, and Microsoft's Xbox One, and Xbox 360 controllers.
In the post on Steam, Valve's Eric Hope did not mention the upcoming Linux based Steam operating system, nor did Hope mention if the other 14 companies who plan to release Steam hardware will be pushing back the release date of their Steam Machines. The popular belief is that Steam Machines that were to be released by Gigabyte, Zotac and CyberPowerPC would launch with the dedicated Steam Controller, but Alienware announced earlier on this year that they would be releasing their own controller with the Steam Machine that they will be bringing to market this coming September.
There is no doubt that this setback will be a massive let down to those who wanted to have a living room based PC that is intended to only play games. Many in the PC world see the Steam Machine as the savior of the PC as a gaming platform, and as a direct rival to the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One. The delay because of the controller will frustrate many, but will possibly make people understand why Microsoft spent more than $1 billion dollars designing their latest Xbox One controller.
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Women's Climbing Symposium - This Weekendby Alan James - UKC Nov/2011
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"It is a day about women's climbing, how we do it, how we can get more from it and where we would like to see it going."
The day is being attended by some of the top names in women's climbing from around the World. People like Lucy Creamer, Alex Puccio, Katherine Schirrmacher, Emma Twyford, Audrey Seguy, Lucinda Whittaker, Kitty Wallace, Diane Merrick, Mina Leslie-Wujastyk and Shauna herself. There will be coaching workshops and lectures as well as plenty of time for climbing, socialising and meeting other climbers. There is also a parents workshop run by Ian Dunn, British Junior Team Climbing Coach.
This is what the day looks like:
10:10am: Quick hello from us and 45mins to climb on the circuit for the day and chat/meet.
10:50 -11:00am: Mule bar munchies and samples
11:00 - 11:45am: Self disabling habits and behaviours �A mini lecture exposing and analysing these universal habits by Vikki Cassell and coaching on how to work on them to reduce their impact.
11:45 -12:00pm: Comfort break.
12:00 -1:15pm: Coaching carousel part 1, 2 & 3 Key skills as identified by climbing coaches that nearly everyone needs to get to grips with.
1:15 -1:25pm: comfort break
1:25 - 2:15pm: Coaching carousel parts 4 & 5.
2:15 - 3:00pm: LUNCH
4:00 - 4:20pm: Alex Puccio, the feminine athlete and identity (TBC)
Things split off here into two separate groups; the mini lectures for parents, and the coaching for climbers.
4:20pm onwards � Ian Dunn, British Junior Team Climbing coach leads a discussion on his experiences with parents about climbing children and what to expect and things he has learnt from nearly a decade in youth coaching.
4:20 - 5:45pm Coaching myself: 3 useful and useable ways of improving your own climbing.
6:00 - 8:00pm: Centre remains open for chatting, climbing, milling, hanging out, arguing, debating, fist fights and needlework.
Read some thoughts on Women's Climbing by Shauna at the Climbing Hangar web site
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While football fans are excited to see the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos at the 2014 Super Bowl on Feb. 2, corporations like Defender Direct are doing their part to improve the world around us.
CEO Dave Lindsey and Mike Lantz, chief learning officer of Defender Direct, launched the Super Service Challenge in 2011 to reward volunteers from the workplace who give back to their communities.
The Super Service Challenge, in partnership with Drew Brees' Dream Foundation, recently awarded $1 million to four businesses that have made a difference in their communities by organizing food drives for the homeless, planting trees to improve the environment, and donating school supplies to underprivileged children.
The Super Service Challenge sponsors the Super Bowl Breakfast on Jan. 31 in New York, where the charitable efforts of challenge winners will be recognized.
New York Giants defensive end, Justin Tuck, will also be in attendance to hand off the Bart Starr Award to an NFL player who has displayed outstanding character and leadership.
"Our company, Defender, started the challenge locally in 2011 in Indianapolis," said CLO Mike Lantz (pictured). "CEO Dave Lindsey's mission was to revolutionize the workplace by turning a giving company into a 'company of givers.'
Lindsey's goal was to help companies, including his own, bolster their communities all while raising their own morale and results - simply by creating 'a culture of service.' Instead of corporately saying here are the three projects you can serve at, we wanted to empower the individual to harness their team at work and go serve where they are passionate."
This year, over 2,200 teams submitted applications for the Super Service Challenge. Four winners were chosen:
- Astoria Federal Savings for The INN in New York.
- Eli Lilly and Company for Keep Indianapolis Beautiful in Indianapolis.
- Walt Danley Realty for St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix.
- Wells Fargo for Hands-On Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Fla.
Winners were selected by celebrity judges including Drew Brees (quarterback of the New Orleans Saints); former New York Jet Al Toone; and Marie Tillman, chairman of the Pat Tillman Foundation.
Meanwhile, Defender Direct's Mike Lantz can't hide his allegiance for the Broncos as game day nears. "The Denver Broncos will win the Super Bowl this year!" he predicts.
"The Super Service Challenge originated out of Indianapolis. Although Peyton Manning is no longer a Colt, he turned Indianapolis into a football city. The people of Indianapolis will be forever grateful for the incredible memories."
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This November 2011, Las Vegas locals can check out a number of alternative film programs where they can watch free family movies and enjoy the company of friends and family members. These live-action and animation works coming from different genres are scheduled in selected weekdays and weekends of the month. Sponsored by the city government, they are primarily meant as family bonding and educational offerings for Clark County residents.
"Malcolm Movie Madness!" Program
The Malcolm Library presents the family-friendly movie "Ramona and Beezus" on Thursday, Nov. 10, for its "Malcolm Movie Madness!" program. Screening starts at 4:00 p.m. and ends at 5:45 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring some snacks during the event.
"Picnic and a Movie" Series
The Paseo Verde Library invites families and friends to the "Picnic and a Movie" event on Monday, Nov. 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This happens at the library's conference room. Guests can bring picnic dinners and enjoy their meals, while watching the selected family movie for the program.
The Green Valley Library provides another "Picnic and a Movie" offering on Wednesday, Nov. 16. This features a special movie selection from the library. The screening is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the library's program room.
"Sunday Movie Matinee" Program
The Sunrise Library showcases the superhero movie "Captain America: The First Avenger" for its "Sunday Movie Matinee" program on Nov. 13. This happens at the library's auditorium from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Sunrise Library invites teens, adults, and seniors to the special screening of "Super 8" on Nov. 27. This happens at the library's auditorium from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
"Lunchtime Family Movie Matinee" Series
The Summerlin Library features the award-winning 2009 animated film "Up" for its "Lunchtime Family Movie Matinee" Series on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Families and friends are encouraged to bring picnic lunches or snacks, while enjoying the free screening at the library's conference room.


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The Top 10 opened the night to "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Choreographer Jamal Sims did the unthinkable by pairing brightly-colored (neon, really) cowboys in a saloon with Hip Hop. The high level of energy and the interesting shapes made this fun to watch.
This week the contestants danced with SYTYCD alumni and these pairings really elevated the performance level with amazing results. Even guest judge Tara Lipinski seemed to agree.
Nakul Dev Mahajan concocted a clever Bollywood Disco mash-up for Bridget and All Star Brandon. These two were really conscious of the technique and energy required for this style of dance and were nearly flawless. The best bit was Brandon's back flip at the end. He melted right to the floor as though he were gliding through water. Viewer votes were announced following the dance, however, putting Bridget in the bottom this week.
Legendary Tango team Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo created a precise and passionate Argentine Tango for Tanisha and Ryan from Season 6. They danced to "The Gaucho's Pain" by Tango Jointz and were breathtakingly gorgeous. Tanisha had a wonderful solo for the first few seconds in the dance and then Ryan stepped out of a shadow to join her giving a real sense of drama. Tanisha was safe thanks to viewer votes.
The Nappy Tabs team returned to SYTYCD to give Emilio and Jasmine from Season 10 a Hip Hop routine to "Get Low" by Dillon Francis and DJ Snake. The snake-charmer themed dance featured Jasmine as the snake hoping to get revenge and an amazing conglomeration of Hip Hop techniques. Unfortunately, Emilio was announced to be in the bottom despite his fantastic performance.
Valerie (who is safe to dance another week) danced with Ade in Tyce DiOrio's Jazz number to "Hearts A Mess" by Gotye. Valerie did have a little difficulty consistently carrying the grittier character required for this piece. However, she did show great improvement when paired with the talented Ade.
Ballroom choreographer Louis van Amstel had a Cha-cha-cha for Rudy (another fan favorite who is safe) and Season 10's Jenna to "Maps" by Maroon 5. Rudy is a bit of a ham in general but his footwork and brilliant partnering kept up with Jenna step for step.
Tonight a Contemporary Ballet piece was performed for the first time on the SYTYCD stage. Season 10 champ Chehon partnered Jacque in Travis Wall's choreography to "Adagio for TRON" by Daft Punk. The stark white costumes and light only served to accentuate the intense series of lifts. Chehon is an amazing partner and Jacque definitely danced at his level even though viewer votes put her in the bottom this week.
Choreographer Mandy Moore made a Rockabilly/Jazz dance to "Bossa Nova Baby (Viva Mix)" by Elvis Presley for Ricky and Season 9's champ Lauren. Visually pleasing yet deceptively complex this dance was a crowd pleaser. Ricky had no trouble keeping up with Lauren and the viewer votes kept him safe for another week.
Season 6's Kathryn McCormick joined Casey in a Spencer Liff Broadway number to Liza Minnelli's "Maybe This Time." They danced their fluid "he loves me, he loves me not" characters with plenty of turns for Casey who (as usual) spins like a top. Casey is also safe for the week.
Nappy Tabs performed double duty for Jessica and tWitch to "U Got Me Up" by Cajmere feat. Dajae. Jessica danced looking like a Betty Grable-like pinup girl with (grandpa) tWtich who meets his dream girl at the bus station. Fun, upbeat and amusing these two were a great pair. Jessica (who is safe this week) really stepped up the technique and kept up with her partner better than anyone could have imagined.
Zack danced with last season's Amy in a Sonja Tayeh Contemporary piece to "Europe After the Rain" by Max Richter. This piece was an emotional tribute to one of Sonja's friends who had passed away and brought out the absolute best we have seen in Zack so far this season. He melted into the part with effortless grace. We also learned that the talented Tayeh would be going to work with the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company. (Wow!)
Kathryn and Chehon accompanied special guest Christina Perri. She sang her new single "Burning Gold" as the dancers performed around her. Bridget and Emilio were revealed to have the lowest number of viewer votes and were sent home.
Albuquerque viewers can catch So You Think You Can Dance Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (MST) on Fox Channel 2. Next week the contestants will be dancing with different All Stars to the music of Michael Jackson!
Readers, keep your favorite dancers in the competition! Everyone can vote for their favorite dancers (including favorite dance crew) via the show website or the smartphone app through Thursday at 10 a.m. (PDT). Each voter gets 20 votes to divvy as they see fit.


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Development of Gas Condensate Fields and Fields with Oil Rims
12 – 14 February 2013
Moscow, Russia | Aerostar
Workshop Details
Technical Agenda
Session 1 – Gas-Condensate Reservoir Studies
Gas-condensate studies: conditions that are necessary to obtain representative samples of reservoir fluids. Advantages and disadvantages of subsurface and surface sample collection; integration of samples.
New gas-condensate study technologies with surface sampling (using multiphase flow meters, on-stream sampling systems and a slip-stream sampling method). Results of comparison with conventional methods.
Subsurface open-hole sampling using wireline and drillstem formation testers (MDT and similar systems): advantages and disadvantages.
Gas-condensate studies in oil-gas-condensate reservoirs.
Session 2 – Laboratory Studies and Modeling of Phase Behavior of Gas-Condensate Systems
Laboratory studies of complex gas-condensate and oil-gas-condensate systems. Transportation and storage of samples, laboratory control of quality (QC), correctness of resaturation.
Laboratory experiment on differential condensation (CVD). How correctly it reflects the depletion-drive development process.
Equations of state for describing gas-condensate and oil-gas-condensate systems. Grouping of components and description of pseudofractions.
Definition of unified fluidal models for multipay fields in conditions of poor knowledge.
Modeling of hydrocarbon systems under high thermobaric conditions (НР, НТ).
Phase behavior of gas-condensate systems in dense formations and shales.
Determination of reservoir fluid geochemical characteristics (Fingerprinting) and their use for sharing production, accounting reserve recovery, and determining connectivity of gas-condensate reservoirs.
Session 3 – Gas-Dynamic Well Surveys. Study of Phenomena in Gas-Condensate Well Bottom Zones
Stationary and non-stationary surveys of gas-condensate wells. What can we obtain from them to describe the well bottom zone? Evaluation of well productivity in conditions of condensate bank formation.
Mathematical modeling of gas-condensate mixture inflow in wells. Can we take all factors into account?
Physical modeling of gas-condensate system filtration into the bottom-hole formation zone. Can we reproduce all phenomena?
Filtration of gas-condensate systems into the well bottom zone in dense reservoirs and shales.
Session 4 – Improvement of Gas-Condensate Well Productivity
Horizontal wells, multilateral wells, and hydraulic fracturing in gas-condensate reservoirs.
Bottom-hole formation zone treatments with hydrocarbon solvents.
Bottom-hole formation zone treatments with non-hydrocarbon solvents.
Change of formation wettability in the bottom-hole formation zone.
To what extent are gas-condensate well bottom zone treatments effective for improvement of well productivity?
Session 5 – Condensate Recovery, Factors Determining It, and Ways to Improve It
Influence of well spacing, design, and abandonment pressure.
Reservoir pressure maintenance – cycling process.
Session 6 – Oil Rims: Significance and Problems of Development
Substantiation of oil saturation distribution for oil rims.
Determination of capillary pressures, relative permeabilities, and water flood and gas displacement efficiencies.
Oil rim development systems. Optimum design of production wells.
Water injection into oil rims and its efficiency.
Commingled production of oil, gas, and condensate: principles of sharing and accounting.
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Data Center Optimization Supports Growth of 21st Century Oncology
IT infrastructure refresh with Intel® Xeon® processors helps 21st Century Oncology support corporate expansion, improve application performance, and maintain uptime.
21st Century Oncology needed to expand its IT environment in anticipation of new company acquisitions. After conducting a thorough data center assessment with Intel, the company underwent a significant infrastructure refresh project. Refreshing servers and storage with the latest Intel® Xeon® processors helped the company support the acquisition of new businesses, boost application performance, and maintain uptime while controlling data center costs. As a result, the company can deliver exceptional care and service to a growing number of patients.
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|Stagecoach Co. Wine Tours
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|Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty and wonderful boutique wineries that Santa Barbara wine country has to offer. Stagecoach Co. was established in 2002 and is locally owned and operated.
|Vino Vaqueros Horseback Riding
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|Standing Sun Winery
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|Standing Sun Wines focus on Rhone variety wines, handcrafted in small lots from some of Santa Ynez Valley's premiere vineyards. The fruit is sourced as vineyard specific varieties, each with its own characteristics and diversity. The resulting wines are pure, unmanipulated wines in the true sense of wine making... take a great vineyard, pick great...
|Chumash Casino and Resort
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|The fabulous Chumash Casino Resort offers gaming at its best, including the most popular slot machines and table games like Blackjack and Poker. Play Bingo in our smoke-free Samala Showroom. We play 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
|Figueroa Mountain Farm House
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|Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse is a unique and private residence where Appalachia meets the wilderness of Southern California. Located 3 hours north of Los Angeles in the low mountains above the famous Santa Ynez Valley wine country, the Farmhouse is available to rent short- or long-term for a special getaway. Visiting the Farmhouse is like...
|River Course at the Alisal
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Trends in GlassFish Adoption - Indeed Jobs, GeoMap and Google Keyword Searches
By pelegri on Jun 25, 2008
Time for an update on a few Adoption Metrics.
The GeoMap now has data up til May 2008. The map now records 3,283,340 separate "Admin Pings" corresponding to 375,828 different IP addresses representing live GlassFish Server instances. Check previous entries for the applicable disclaimers.
Indeed.com is an online job aggregator and provide job trend data. GlassFish jobs are still a small number but they are growing fast, see live and snapshot.
Google continues their traditional Term Search Trend (Live, Snapshot) and also has a new Website Trend. The latter only shows all of Java.Net but also shows common terms searched - more on that later.


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WATCH: Justin Bieber Performs Alongside Models at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
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(5:20 p.m. EDT) -- It's finally "christening day" eve for P&O Cruises' long-awaited Azura, which arrived in Southampton Wednesday after months of construction at Fincantieri's shipyard at Monfalcone, Italy.
The new 116,000-ton, 3,080-passenger ship is similar to Ventura in layout, but not style -- Azura will primarily be geared to adults and couples, and even features the line's first-ever solo cabins (there are 18 of them). Other signature areas we can't wait to check out include Sindhu, the gourmet Indian restaurant; The Retreat, an adults-only deck; and Olly Smith's Glass House wine bar.
We're touring the ship tomorrow -- and you're invited to join us! Tune in tomorrow (10 April) at approximately 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. EDT) for a special live video ship tour led by Sue Bryant and Kelly Ranson, Cruise Critic's U.K.-based editors.
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|Four seniors, four stories
Idaho recognizes four senior men's basketball players at tonight's final regular-season game against Seattle University, each with a different path to Moscow and each with a different Vandal story.
Travis Blackstock and Brandon Wiley are three-year Idaho team members, while Shawn Henderson and Jeff Ledbetter have been with the program for the last two seasons. They've all helped build a program that has established a number of significant firsts and milestones in the last three seasons.
"They've meant everything to this team," Idaho head coach Don Verlin said. "They're our leaders. They're guys who are experienced, and who have worked extremely hard to build this program into what it is today. It's a good, solid, hard-working program, and they've done the right things since they've been here."
The team's 49 wins in the last three seasons is the most since 1993-95, when the Vandals had 54 victories. They've tallied two wins over ranked opponents in Moscow, posted the team's two biggest WAC victories and earned Idaho its first postseason victory in more than 25 years.
More important than the team's accomplishments on the court, Verlin said, are their classroom pursuits. Wiley earned his degree in December, while Blackstock, Henderson and Ledbetter will all graduate from Idaho in May.
"When you recruit, you've got to find good character, and all of these guys have good character," Verlin said. "They've done a great job of building the foundation, and a great job of carrying it on."
Living a Lifelong Dream
Travis Blackstock grew up in a Vandal family. As long as he can remember, the Kuna Kaveman cheered for the University of Idaho and always saw himself there.
When he finally made it to campus, he tried out for the men's team as a true freshman, but didn't earn a spot. A couple years later, when Verlin became the coach and the team held another open tryout, Blackstock took another chance and found himself on the roster.
"Ever since I was a little kid, I've been a Vandal fan," Blackstock said. "To be able to come into this program and help out as much as I can has been a blessing."
A three-year team member, Blackstock has primarily done his work in the background, with the scout team and in practice. He has appeared in 17 games and scored 18 points in his college playing career, but most of his contributions have been on the practice floor, simulating each opponents' plays with the scout squad to help the team prepare for the week ahead.
It's an essential, unheralded duty, but one about which you'll never hear Blackstock complain.
"For game-prep purposes, it's crucial to have an idea of what you're going to go up against in the next game and it allows us to slow down the other team's best plays and players," he said. "I think it's a big part, and I love what I do."
Wiley, who has faced off with Blackstock many times in the last three seasons, can attest to his hard work and dedication.
"He shows us the looks and tries to simulate other players," Wiley said. "He does a pretty good job and even hits some tough shots, so that's a big key in preparing for the game the next day."
Blackstock said that simply wearing the uniform and being on the floor with the team have provided enough great memories, but being a Boise-area kid, it's not too difficult to guess which particular memory he can single out as his top moment.
"Scoring against Boise State at their place when we beat them by 24 last year," he says. "It was a jumper that hit the back of the rim, popped about 10 feet up in the air and went down in the bucket. I had a lot of family there - all Vandals - and it was just really cool."
The Do-It-All Guy
Shawn Henderson has never been the type to hide his feelings. He plays with his heart on his sleeve and his teammates feed off his emotion. Verlin calls him the team's top on-ball defender. He's second on the team in steals and assists, third in rebounding and fourth in scoring.
He has a knack for the big play. He calmly sank two free throws to give Idaho a one-point lead with 37 seconds to go in Thursday's win over Fresno State. He was 2-of-17 (.118) from 3-point range to start of the season, but he's shooting 43.2 percent from the arc in WAC play.
His defensive energy, Ledbetter says, gets the whole team going on that end of the floor.
"He's always giving you 100 percent," Ledbetter said of Henderson. "It carries over to the whole team and we feed off his emotion, especially on the defensive end."
That role was something Henderson saw he needed to embrace before the season even started.
"I think us being the type of guys we are, and the other guys being so much younger, we felt like it was our job to step up and lead this team," Henderson said of himself and his fellow seniors. "To make sure we came out and played as hard as we could in practice and in games."
Henderson said he was also thankful that he was able to finish his playing career near home. He came to Idaho from Renton, Wash., via North Idaho College. While there were offers to play elsewhere at the Division I level, Henderson said that the Coeur d'Alene and Moscow communities sealed the deal for him.
"I'm close to my family and friends," he said. "The people up here just made me feel comfortable, and that's what it's mainly about."
Henderson's top Idaho moment came on Feb. 9, when the Vandals upset No. 17 Utah State, ended the Aggies' WAC-record 25-game conference winning streak and gave USU its only conference loss to date.
"People are going to remember us being the only team to beat them in the last couple years, so that's a pretty big accomplishment," Henderson said.
The Offensive Spark Plug
What Henderson is on the defensive side of the ball, Jeff Ledbetter is to the Vandal offense. He's 11 made 3-pointers away from having the best long-range shooting season in Idaho history, and has emerged this season as one of the WAC's top offensive threats.
Ledbetter ranks eighth in the NCAA in 3-point field goal percentage, and he's 14th in 3-pointers made. He keyed the team's crucial road win over Nevada with a 6-of-7 performance from the arc, and a team season-high 25 points, in the 67-59 victory.
He's had seven games this season of five or more made 3-pointers and has led the team in scoring eight times this year. His 16-game stretch of consecutive double-digit scoring games ended on Tuesday with a nine-point outing.
"His energy keeps me energized, and my energy keeps other people excited," Henderson said of his counterpart. "We all just kind of feed off each other, and that's a big part of this team."
Ledbetter has come up with big shot after big shot for the Vandals this season, but none bigger than his late-game heroics at Cal State Bakersfield. With Idaho trailing by three and less than a minute to go in overtime, he stole the ball at halfcourt and took it for a layup to get within one. Then, with time winding down and Idaho trailing 77-75, Ledbetter fired off a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as time expired to give the Vandals the win.
"My teammates have found me in good places and I've been getting easy shots and had the confidence to know when I'm open like that, that I'm going to knock it in," Ledbetter said.
While the individual accolades are a nice bonus for Ledbetter, he said his ultimate goal is to do whatever it takes for the team to be successful, whether it's being the tide-turning long-range shooter, the opportunistic defender (he leads the team in steals), the distributor (he has 57 assists this season), or the cold-blooded finisher (he tied a school record with 26 consecutive made free throws and leads the WAC in conference-only free throw percentage).
"The main thing for me is to have a successful team and to win this WAC Tournament," he said. "I'd rather not hit another three-pointer this year if it meant we could win the WAC title."
The Source of Strength
Two years ago, Brandon Wiley helped lead Idaho to its first postseason victory since 1982. Last year, he didn't know if he'd even be able to play basketball again. This year, he's just happy to be out on the floor helping his team.
A back injury caused him great physical pain last season, but even worse was having to sit on the sidelines knowing that he couldn't help his teammates. After a successful surgery and months of rehab, a full-strength Wiley has given a boost to Idaho this year.
You might call him undersized at 6-6, but he's third in the WAC in blocked shots this season. You might call him small at 218 pounds, but he regularly out-muscles larger post players in the paint. His toughness is an important trait on a team that prides itself on its defense.
Wiley has at least one blocked shot in 12 of Idaho's last 13 games. In the 64-56 upset win over Utah State, he swatted four Aggie shots and grabbed three offensive rebounds. When the Vandals went into Eugene and beat Oregon, Wiley scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds and swatted a career-high five shots.
Looking at an Idaho program that had won just 16 games in three previous seasons, combined, Wiley said the thing that convinced him to come to Moscow was Verlin's vision and conviction.
"When I got here, they all seemed like a tight-knit group and knew what they were doing in their philosophies and how they wanted things done, so it was an easy decision," Wiley said.
While the adversity created some difficult times, Wiley said that the team has worked through it and he's proud to be able to look back at the team's body of work over the last three seasons and see what has been accomplished.
"That's all the hard work. Everybody coming in and shooting, getting in the weight room and doing all the summer work," Wiley said. "There were some tough times, but it all paid off in the end."


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Of more benefit for shorter observers, however, is the ability to use the tripod with the center post almost all the way down. This makes for a more stable scope platform, as extending the center post turns the stable tripod into an inherently less-stable monopod sitting on top of a tripod. With the center post lowered, the scope is less affected by gusts of wind or touching the scope's focusing knob and the images are steadier. The center post features a three-faced design that prevents the center post from twisting off-target as it is raised and lowered, as can happen with a round center post.
The tripod itself has three-section black finish anodized aluminum legs that let it close to 28" (with pan head attached) for convenient carrying and storage. Double wing-type levers lock the legs open at the appropriate height and unlock again with a minimum of effort. This is especially useful for those with weak hand strength, unlike flip lever locks which sometimes require significant effort to open and close if they are not adjusted properly. The levers provide fast set-up and takedown so you won't miss your chance at a life bird while fumbling with your tripod. Simply turn each lever, let gravity pull the inner leg section out, and tighten the lever again. A quick way to close the tripod is to turn it upside down, loosen each leg lock lever, and let gravity slide the inner leg section closed. The legs are tipped with rubber caps for a non-skid grip on smooth surfaces.
The shoulder of the tripod is made of cast aluminum for strength, and has a 1/4"-20 thread bolt hole in its side for attaching an optional tripod strap. The non-geared center post height is locked by a fast-acting wing-type lever. Simply turn the lever counterclockwise to unlock, pull the quick-adjust center post up to the desired height, and turn the lever clockwise again to lock the center post in position. If you use the tripod for photography, the center post can also be reversed for low-angle shots (shooting wild flowers from ground level, for example).
The legs can be independently opened to various angles (23°, 45°, 65°, and 88°) and locked into place. This gives you more flexibility in setting up the tripod on a hillside or uneven ground. It also lets you lower the minimum height of the top of the pan head to only 23" above ground level for close-up photographic use (or even lower if the center post is reversed as mentioned above.
The supplied #128RC quick release pan head is made of cast aluminum. It comes with a #200PL-14 quick release plate that has a standard 1/4"-20 thread camera/scope attachment bolt for fast scope setup. The head is fluid damped for smooth panning when tracking birds in flight or moving from one subject to another. There are separate large vertical and horizontal lock knobs for adjusting the pan head drag so that your scope does not tilt abruptly if the pan handle is released. The angle of the pan handle can be changed to avoid poking your chest during use and can be set for either right or left hand operation.
The spring-loaded quick release lever on the head locks open for one-hand installation of your scope and attached quick release plate onto the tripod. The quick release lever automatically closes when the scope is inserted into the tripod head. The quick release head has a separate small brass locking lever that must be opened before the quick release lever can be operated. This eliminates the danger of your scope detaching unexpectedly from the tripod if the quick release lever gets snagged on a tree branch or clothing.
The pan head holds binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras up to 8.8 lbs. in weight, so it will support most spotting scopes with a camera attached. The tripod and pan head combination itself weighs only 6.8 lbs. An optional shoulder strap is available for no-hands carrying of the tripod (with its locked-in-place scope) in the field.


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Chaffee Writers
Share prepared writing with a changing dynamic of people (core group of 8-10) where "really wonderful conversations (are) sparked by the readings each week." Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee Gallery, 75 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT. Cost: Donation to the Chaffee. More information: 775-0356, chaffeeartcenter.org.
Horace Greeley Foundation
A component of the mission of the Horace Greeley Foundation, this monthly meeting is free, informal and facilitated by published authors. A well-attended conference is held each October. The next Writers' Guild meeting will be Thursday, March 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Poultney Library on Main Street in Poultney. For information, call David Mook at 884-8052 or visit thegreeleyfoundation.org.
The Writers' Room at Allen House, Rutland
The "Get Writing. Express!" Series: A day of "intro to" journaling/expressive writing tools, techniques and benefits with topics rotating monthly (and subject to change). A list of monthly session topics are at http://wisdomwithinink.com/events/. Session 1: 9-10:30AM; Session 2: 11AM- 12:30PM; Session 3: 1:00-2:30PM. Visit facebook.com/TheWritersRoomatAllenHouse or wisdomwithinink.com/writers-room for more information.
Joanna Tebbs Young is a Transformative Writing Facilitator and Coach ("Re-INK Your Life!" Coaching) and founder of The Writers' Room at Allen House in Rutland. Contact her at joanna[at]wisdomwithinink.com, wisdomwithinink.com and facebook.com/TheWritersRoomatAllenHouse. Follow her on Twitter @jtebbsyoung.


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Advocacy in Action - NOW!
Welcome to the FY 2010 Budget resources section of the IADDA website. This section is designed for IADDA members and others committed to ensuring that the current cuts to the addiction services budget for fiscal year 2010 DO NOT STAND. We must work together as a field to take our message to every legislator, leader and media outlet in Illinois to make sure that they are aware of the devastating impact these cuts are going to have on communities around the state.
In this section, you will find a variety of resources compiled by IADDA staff and consultants that will assist you in your own local advocacy efforts. Please feel free to use any or all of the available resources here. Remember to customize letters to the editor and press releases with your local facts, information, quotes and statistics. The more local the better when working with the media.
If you need assistance with any of the information here, or if we can be of assistance in your local advocacy work, please do not hesitate to contact IADDA immediately. IADDA staff and consultants will continue to work diligently to keep you updated on what's happening in Springfield. This page will also be updated regularly with new information so check back often.
What you will find on this page:
TASC Impact Sheet (MsWord)
DHS Budget Briefing Presentation – June 25, 2009 (PDF)
Press release template for local press conferences (MSWord)
Flyer to Engage Constituents and Community Members (PDF)
Compilation of Newspaper Articles Referencing Cuts to Addiction Healthcare Services (PDF)
Letter to Editor template – agency version (PDF) or (MSWord)
Letter to Editor template – client/family version (PDF) or (MSWord)
Statewide Rallys and Community Forums (PDF)
Fact Sheet on Impact of Budget Cuts (PDF)
IL Budget Issues Highlighted – Page 5 of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly (ADAW), June 8, 2009 (PDF)
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Nov. 20, 2012
TUCSON - University of Arizona Wildcat football head coach Rich Rodriguez will host his radio show on Tues., Nov. 20, 7-8 p.m., at Sir Veza's (220 W. Wetmore, Tucson Mall location). This is change from the weekly Wednesday because of Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday. At each week's radio show, fans will have a chance to win tickets to every home game.
Fans can attend in person or listen live on KCUB 1290 AM. Brian Jeffries, the Voice of the Wildcats, will host the hour-long show with Rodriguez to talk national, Pac-12 and Wildcat football.
The Wildcats will wrap the regular season and host the Sun Devils of ASU in the Territorial Cup on Fri., Nov. 23. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. MT and the game will air nationally on ESPN.


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East Of The Wall and Diamond Plate:
Get down at the Bluebird on Sunday, March 30th at 8pm. Ages 16 and up are welcomed, tickets purchased in advance are $12, and day of the show will be $15.
Here is a brief introduction to East Of The Wall and Diamond Plate.
For a band that titled its first LP Farmer's Almanac, East Of The Wall offers little to fans of predictability. The group's catalog is a slap in the face to any would-be prognosticator. Each album has varied wildly in identity and scope. The debut was a purely instrumental sojourn that ranged from majestic to frantic. Sophomore release Ressentiment added vocals and an increased focus on aggression and dissonance. Tertiary album The Apologist split the difference and garnered widespread acclaim in doing so.
Now East Of The Wall have released Redaction Artifacts, perhaps the most dense record the band has yet created. Although the band has upped the intensity in scope and musicianship, Redaction Artifacts may be most immediately rewarding to the casual listener. In part this accessibility is due to the confidence of band's new melodic vocalist/guitarist Greg Kuter, as well as the growth of screamed vocalist/bassist Chis Alfano (formerly screams and guitar on previous releases). Particularly impactful is the melodic interplay of Kuter with guitarist/vocalist Matt Lupo, who has taken a more active role as a singer after having performed only a few parts on The Apologist. With each album East Of The Wall has upped its vocal game, but never before has the group succeeded so thoroughly.
What's most impressive is that East Of The Wall has increased its immediacy without dumbing the music down. Redaction Artifacts sees the members pushing their playing and composition beyond past boundaries. New lead guitarist Ray Suhy is a brilliant addition, and drummer Seth Rheam turns in his most inspired performance to date. East Of The Wall's guitar acrobatics remain as creative as ever, and the signature bass growl thunders and weaves through the mix. Redaction Artifacts retains the band's usual powerful yet natural recording fidelity, devoid of drum samples, auto-tune, and brick wall compression.
Redaction Artifacts was tracked by Eric Rachel (Municipal Waste, God Forbid, Burnt By The Sun, Skid Row) at Trax East and Todd Hutchinsen (Zud, The Baltic Sea) at Acadia Recording, and was mixed by Eric Rachel at Trax East. It will be released October 29th via Translation Loss. Vinyl licensed in the US by Science Of Silence.
Diamond Plate, a young metal band from Chicago formed in 2004 while all three members were still in high school, hit the ground running from the beginning as they displayed musicianship and a passion for heavy music that went beyond their years. Declining record label offers in favor of working on their sound and letting their songwriting evolve, drummer James Nicademus, (former) vocalist/bassist Jon Macak and guitarist Konrad Kupiec, began making serious waves in the underground scene via word-of-mouth, self-released EPs and local slots supporting metal giants Behemoth, Gojira, and Exodus. Two months after graduating high school, the legendary Earache Records signed the band.
In 2010, Diamond Plate went into the studio with producer Neil Kernon (Judas Priest, Cannibal Corpse, Nevermore) to record their debut album "Generation Why?" The album's extreme vocals, groove-based riffs, and machine-tight production allowed the band to distance themselves from their "thrash revival" peers, while earning them rave reviews and high profile tours. Appearing in America and the UK with Anthrax, Overkill, and D.R.I. among others, as well as festival slots on the 70,000 Tons of Metal and Hammerfest, Diamond Plate's reputation as a high-energy live act began to grow.
After the touring cycle, guitarist Konrad Kupiec and drummer James Nicademus were joined by new vocalist/bassist and Miami native Matt Ares. The band took off touring for the rest of 2012 and focused on writing a new album it was during this time that Diamond Plate's sound underwent a transmutation. With an emphasis on creating songs from jamming, a 'play what thou wilt' attitude, and 19 year old Matt Ares' charismatic voice, the band matured drastically while blending together a much wider range of influences.
Neil Kernon was again asked to lead the production originally scheduled for two weeks in January 2013 even though the making of the record extended into months, characterized by the underlying tension of outside pressure, deadlines, and personal struggles. Despite all of this, Diamond Plate emerged with "Pulse," an album brimming with live energy and the vibe of a young band playing heavy music straight from the heart.


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Psychics are people who are believed to have the special ability to perceive hidden information that the normal senses cannot evidently reveal. The word psychic originated from the word 'psyche' which pertains to the mind in relation to its conscious and unconscious state. It is also believed that psychics can perceive information through extrasensory perception which is commonly known as sixth sense, gut instinct or intuition.
In the early times, prophets were considered to by psychics. They played important roles as judges, priests and advisers of kings and powerful rulers. In the bible, Major Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel played specific tasks in salvation history. Isaiah perceived the coming of a savior. He described how the savior will be born and how he will unfold his mission on earth. All of his prophecies became realities through Jesus Christ. Jeremiah, during the time of the Babylonian Empire, perceived that the early Jews will survive persecution and be able to establish a second Israel which is far better than the first. These came to happen. Ezekiel's prophecies about the end of days were later reinforced by the book of Revelation in exact order and precision. Daniel prophesied about the four successive powers of the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks and Romans. He also prophesied about persecution of the Jews. All these evidently came to reality.
The field of psychology and the physic field have a lot in common because they both deal with the human mind. Psychology, being a system of knowledge dealing with the human mind and its relation to the society, falls under an objective setting definitely. The human mind, on the other hand, is both rational and irrational. It is imperative; therefore, one must consider an open mind before arriving at a sound judgment in relation to what the mind perceives and what the mind believes.
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Oct. 30, 2011
Moraga, Calif. - UCLA men's tennis player Alex Brigham came up just short in his bid for a title at the 2011 Gael Classic on Sunday, as the Bruin junior fell in finals of both singles and doubles at Saint Mary's University.
Brigham, the tournament's No. 4 seed, suffered a 6-4, 6-3 loss to second-seeded Xavier Smith of Fresno Pacific in Sunday's singles final. Brigham had not dropped a set in the tournament prior to the match.
Fresno Pacific actually swept both titles at the tournament, as Nathan Martinet and Kirill Sinitsyn upset second-seeded Brigham and Dennis Mkrtchian, 8-5 in the doubles final.
For complete draws and results from the Gael Tennis Classic, click HERE.
Next up for UCLA is the Southern California Intercollegiates, Oct. 2-6, at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.


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Sebaceous Cysts....
Sebaceous cysts (epidermal cysts) may be
a foreign term to you, but many women have
indeed experienced them -- perhaps without really
knowing what they were at the time.
Sebaceous cysts are small lumps or bumps
just under the skin. To be more specific, they are closed sacs that
contain keratin -- a "pasty" or "cheesy"
looking protein that often has a foul odor.
Although they are usually found on the face,
neck, and trunk, they also occur in the vaginal
area or other parts of the genitalia. In
cases of the latter, it is not uncommon for
women to fear that they are the result of genital herpes. But genital herpes create a blister-type
sore that eventually becomes crusty, not
just a bump or lump under the skin.
Sebaceous cysts are often the result of swollen
hair follicles or skin trauma.
Sebaceous cysts are usually painless, slow-growing,
small bumps or lumps that move freely under the
skin. It's important not to touch or
try to remove the substance inside to prevent tenderness, swelling, and infection
of a sebaceous cyst.
Occasionally, infections may occur. Signs
or symptoms that may indicate infection of
sebaceous cysts include:
Sebaceous cysts, to the trained eye, are
usually easily diagnosed by their appearance.
In some cases, a biopsy may be necessary to rule out other
conditions with a similar appearance. You
should see your doctor to get a formal diagnosis if you suspect
that you have a sebaceous cyst.
Sebaceous cysts most often disappear on their
own and are not dangerous. As stated, however,
they may become inflamed and tender. Sometimes
sebaceous cysts grow large enough that they
may interfere with your everyday life. When
this happens, surgical removal may be necessary,
and this procedure can be done at your doctor's office. Small inflamed
cysts can often be treated with an injection
of steroid medications or with antibiotics.
If sebaceous cysts become infected, they
can form into painful abscesses.
The surgical removal of a sebaceous cyst
that does not involve the excision of the
entire sac may cause the cyst to come back
(although, recurrence is not usual).
Remember to consult your healthcare provider
anytime you notice any type of growth, bump, or lump
on your body. Although sebaceous cysts are
not dangerous, your doctor should examine you to ensure that
another more dangerous concern is not present.
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Shingles, Herpes, Cold Sores
Skin Health - Disorders
Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles.
Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. A sac of
cells is created into which a protein called
keratin is secreted.
These cysts are usually found on the face,
neck, and trunk. They are usually slow- growing,
painless, freely movable lumps beneath the
skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will
become inflamed and tender.
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In females, small lumps or .....
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I have two bumps at the back of my head.
They recently appeared, but I hadn't bumped my head. The one
on the left side is a bit larger. They both
hurt when touched. What do you think they
What you describe is very similar to sebaceous
cysts. A sebaceous cyst is a catch-all term for
a harmless growth that occurs under the skin and tends to be smooth to the touch. Ranging
in size,sebaceous cysts are usually found
on the scalp, nape of the neck, face, ears,
and the genitals.
Sebaceous glands are numerous in these areas,
secreting an oil (sebum) that lubricates
the skin. Cysts form when the release of
sebum, a medium-thick fluid, is blocked.
Unless they become infected and painful or
large, sebaceous cysts don't require
medical attention or treatment, and usually
go away on their own. However, if they are
tender to the touch they could be engorged
with sebum or infected.
If this happens, antibiotics may be prescribed,
or surgical incision and drainage may be
needed for pain relief. Excision of the cyst
and the surrounding sac may be done to prevent
recurrence. However, sebaceous cysts may
disappear spontaneously, or remain in place
without causing any problems.
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A Lump In Your Genital...
A lump in your genital area doesn't necessarily
mean you're infected with a sexually
transmitted disease (STD), or you have a
cancerous tumor. The lump may just be a sebaceous
cyst or epidermoid cyst, which is oftentimes
harmless. Doctors generally don't recommend
treating sebaceous cysts, but you may still
get rid of them if they get infected or grow
too big.
The epidermis, the top layer of your skin,
is made up of a thin protective layer of
cells that you continuously shed. Most sebaceous
cysts form when these surface cells, instead
of shedding normally, move deeper into your
skin and multiply. This often happens in
areas where there are small hair follicles
and large sebaceous glands, such as your
genitals, upper back, neck, and face.
The multiplying cells form the walls of the
sebaceous cyst, and secrete keratin into
the interior. Keratin makes up the thick
"cheesy" substance that sometimes
drains from the cyst. Several factors contribute
to the abnormal proliferation of cells, including:
Sebaceous cysts may look like acne or trichilemmal
cysts, which have different characteristics.
The following is a list of common symptoms
of sebaceous cysts to help you determine
your condition:
Consult your doctor to confirm your skin
condition. In most cases, doctors can diagnose
sebaceous cysts based on their appearance
alone. If your doctor suspects another skin
condition though, he may refer you to a dermatologist
for examination and treatment.
After diagnosis, your doctor will most likely
recommend leaving the cyst alone if it's
not painful. You may choose to remove the
cyst however, if it's infected or if
it's unpleasant to look at. The following
is a list of medical treatments for sebaceous
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Body Inflammation "Many of Earthing's benefits,
such as chronic pain relief and faster wound
recovery, may simply result from reduction
of free radical activity and inflammation, which frees up the immune
system to perform other reparations. Other antioxidant benefits
such as lowered blood pressure and better
circulation may also ...." ... to this article ...
Color Healing Technology
..Colour is used in ways such as visualising
certain coloured rays in treatment of a patient
who is known to have a certain illness, etc.
It can be used in the form of passing sunlight
through panes of coloured glass or filters
and by using coloured lamps. Another method
used to obtain the colour for therapy is
by putting water in coloured, clear containers
out in the sun and allowing the sun's
rays to pass through the coloured glass into
the water, then the water is sipped. Leave
the containers out in the sun for 2 hours
only and bring them in before midday.Some healers like to use the visualised coloured
rays only but some like to help keep the
colour energies around the patient also by
keeping the colour in the food they eat,
the clothes they wear and the colour of their
surroundings. ...." ...to this page ....
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Cancer AnswersThis strategy covers some strong cancer cell
killers that are completely safe to healthy
cells. Many are unique, so neither
your doctor or your alternative health professional
is likely to have heard of them. By
the way, while the feedback from users of
Zeolite Enhanced now with DHO has been supurb,
with many people saying that it alone got
rid of the cancer in thein tr body after they had been sent home to die,
it is not the best supplement covered in
this report. Though we have heard many reports
of people recovering from cancer using it
alone, it is always best to use at least
several different supplements to beat cancer.
When chemotherapy and radiatioherapy are used to kill the cancerous cells,
they harm healthy cells in the process. In
fact, they can kill people faster than the
cancer would have done. This report focuses
on natural supplements that do a good job
of killing cancerous cells, but don't
cause harm to your body. A few natural supplements
suggested for fighting cancer may have the
potential to be toxic to the body, and should
probably just be used in conjunction with
a naturopath or alternative doctor. ... to this page ...
Colloidal Zinc, Copper and Gold
Another source for colloidal minerals that
I have used is the "Alchemist's
Workshop." The minerals were sent
promptly, and we have great success with
them. The Colloidal Zinc: and "Colloidal
Bone and Joint Support" are two
mineral supplements which I've purchased
from them more than one time. We have
used these for a few purposes. One
is for scoliosis help. Another help
was with the skin, acne: "It helped
a lot with my skin." That is a
quote from my daughter, regarding 'teenage
pimples.' She was speaking of the
Zinc. Specifically this Zinc from the
Alchemist's Workshop. We
have ordered it two or three times.
The bone and joint support I will be purchasing
again. So.... for those of you with
these problem areas, as well as others, this
page is for you! Sincerely,
The Editor Your Health And Tech Friend
P.S. After reading the text from the
Alchemist's Workshop, I remembered that
I had ordered the Colloidal Gold from them
P.P.S. I've made colloidal copper at
home, I felt I could handle that one!
Note from The Editor:
My husband had a sebaceous cyst behind his
ear. He wears a knit cap to work... we didn't
know what it was at the time. I thought it
was a boil, he thought it was a large pimple.
The whole back of his ear lobe was swelled.
With the help of the internet, we were able to find articles that showed
us exactly what it was. It is always best to go to a doctor. However, what we did was pierce it with
a sterilized needle, and squeeze the pus
out. I hadn't ever seen anything like
that this cyst. After it was out - I found
videos and pictures on the internet showing
that type of cyst, and others who had taken
care of their's also - at home. My husband
seemed to almost get one back - as if possibly
one may be prone to getting that type of
cyst. They are nasty. They are composed of
very hard pus, "cottage cheese-like."
Extremely white in color - an un-natural
white for something that is in the body.
The material was in a rope - cord-like system
that wound throughout the back his ear lobe.
He was able to squeeze it out. It had to
be very painful. I had left the house as
he was preparing to squeeze it out. I had
wanted him to go to 'after-care'
- we have insurance. But when I came home,
he'd gotten the whole thing out practically
in one piece. It did save the trip to
the after - hours clinic. Saved
him from a surgical procedure, and the antibiotics
they would have prescribed. More drugs,
more money. And we use colloidal silver in our home which will keep the area
free of infection. (They would have
sliced the lobe to extract the cord - you
can see the surgery, on you tube - where
they slice the lobe to get the pus cord out.)
He now uses the 'cloth-like' wipes, that I make;
from straining my silver when I make it.
He uses the silver-soaked wipes to clean
his ears, the outside of them and the back
of his neck. I'm certain that the silver
cloths will keep the cysts from returning. Please see the process I use to make colloidal silver. ..... Update: July 31, 2011: A cyst seemed to be
coming back. He used the colloidal
silver on the area, topically and has had
no trouble.
Post Script: My husband told me that
the cyst had been in his ear lobe for a 'long
time'. I believe he meant a year...
he said he thought it was a pimple that hadn't
gone away. Just f.y.i.
P.P.S. It is March 19, 2012, and no
cysts have come again. He takes a consistant
small dose of colloidal silver most regularly now. UPDATE: DECEMBER
29, 2013: No Return Of Cysts! We are free
of that because of colloidal silver!
Arthrosclerosis, Natural Help
Crohn's Disease
Disease Is Reversible
This video shows exactly what I've done
with my husband's cysts. I
didn't have such a useful tool as is
shown: perhaps I'll look into
purchasing one. I used a sterilized
sewing needle (I used colloidal silver to sterilize the needle) I used the silver also to disenfect and clean the area as
I squeezed the materials out of the cyst
(as you can see in this video.)
Just as is shown, a lot of liquid bloody
fluid comes out first. The cyst behind/
on his earlobe (my husbands) had the
long white 'cottage-cheese' like
core/cord; very long cord, which wound around
inside of the lobe of his ear; all in
the back. Very similar to the plug
with pops out of this man's cyst when
most of the blood-fluid is drained.
You can see that this person continues to
'squeeze and drain' the fluid from
the cyst even after the
plug comes out. YHTF P.S. If
I hadn't had access to colloidal silver,
I'd have used hydrogen peroxide for the
skin; and rubbing alcohol to sterilize the
needle. P.P.S. I'm not a
doctor; if you have a medical condition, you should
see a medical doctor.
Apple Cidar Vinegar
I have used Apple Cidar Vinegar for several health conditions.
One thing it helped me with lately was for
a cold that I was fighting. It helped my throat pain, and gave me my
voice back. Actually I had to use distilled white vinegar. But when
I was able I bought the Apple Cidar and it
did the trick. ... to this page ...
Colloidal Silver,
My Story
..2006 I had a recollection from when I was
'table-high' about 4-5 years old,
I was visiting at my best friend's house
- in her basement. I remembered the sight
of (an 80 + year old man) her Italian descent
Grandfather, reaching in his pocket, pulling
out a coin and flipping the coin into a coffee
cup that was on the table in front of him.
I wondered why that would have been and what
purpose it served. That is the beginning
of my story. I googled 'put a coin in a coffee cup' and
what I found was putting silver products into food-stuff(s) such as a milk bucket,
to keep the milk fresh, before there was
refrigeration. The silver coins kept bacteria
from forming in the milk jugs. Ah ha! Then
I found entries about colloidal silver, and
the benefits of taking silver in the colloidal form..." ... to read more ...
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Orbital cellulitis has various causes and may be associated
with serious complications. As many as 11%
of cases of orbital cellulitis result in
visual loss. Prompt diagnosis and proper
management are essential for curing the patient
with orbital cellulitis.
Examples are shown in the images below.


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|Alexadre Kirillov, University of Pennsylvania
|Analysis, Geometry and Arithmetics of fractals
|13 Sep 2007
|Tadashi Tokieda, University of Cambridge
|Toy modeling
|20 Sep 2007
|Dmitry Burago, Penn State
|Playing zero-sum games and convex geometry after John Nash
|27 Sep 2007
|Igor Rivin, Temple University
|Geometry of Polyhedra
|11 Oct 2007
|Mark Levi, Penn State
|Physical proofs of mathematical theorems
|18 Oct 2007
|Zvezdelina Stankova, Mills College
|What does the future hold for restricted patterns?
|25 Oct 2007
|Dmitry Khavinson, University of South Florida
|From the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to astrophysics: a "harmonious" journey
|1 Nov 2007
|Andrei Gudkov, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY
|Can understanding cancer be translated into effective anticancer therapy?
|8 Nov 2007
|Alexandra Shlapentokh, East Carolina University
|Hilbert's Tenth over Subrings of Q
|15 Nov 2007
|Steven Krantz, American Institute of Mathematics
|A Glimpse of Several Complex Variables
|29 Nov 2007
|Alexander Razborov, Institute for Advanced Study
|Inverse problems in Arithmetic Combinatorics


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Mark your calendars because Thursday, September 19, is North Texas Giving Day. Starting at 7:00 am until midnight Thursday night, you can donate to any eligible nonprofits listed on DonorBridgeTX.org website.
In 2012, North Texas Giving Day earned more than $14.4 million, benefiting more than 900 nonprofits. This event is sponsored by The Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that addresses basic human needs in Texas, and The Dallas Women's Foundation, a collaborative philanthropic network who invest $65 million annually on women and girls worldwide.
This is its fifth year and North Texas Giving Day has a goal to exceed last year's record-breaking 37,800 donations. On Thursday, September 19, donations of $25 or more will be accepted to more than 1,000 certified nonprofits. More than $1.5 million dollars in bonus funds and prizes will beef up the donations.
What does this have to do with writing and writers?
Many of this year's recipients of your donation aid literacy projects around the state: Autism Speaks DFW an organization dedicated to autism science and advocacy, ASPIRE of Tarrant County assists single parents in realizing education, Asian Film Festival of Dallas a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting emerging and established Asian and Asian-American, Arts Fifth Avenue is located in Fort Worth and their mission is to provide a forum of expression for dancers, choreographers, musician, composers, and visual and performing artists, several ISD Education Foundations, several local public libraries, 4word who promotes professional Christian women, and the list goes on. See a complete list of nonprofits participating in the 2013 North Texas Giving Day at the DonorBridge.com nonprofit list site.
"Each year, the generosity of North Texans on Giving Day is astounding," said Brent Christopher, president and CEO, Communities Foundation of Texas and DonorBridge founder. "Over the past four years, North Texas Giving Day has brought thousands of North Texans together to raise more than $34 million dollars. We hope this year we'll raise even more to fuel the important work of nonprofits serving our local communities."
Bonus funds and prizes have been contributed by the Dallas Women's Foundation, Bank of America, Katherine C. Carmody Trust Fund, Hunt Consolidated's Hunt Cares Campaign, Sid Richardson Foundation, Harold Simmons Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of North Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Rees-Jones Foundation, and an anonymous donor. The media sponsors are My Sweet Charity, CBS Radio, The Dallas Morning News, and WFAA Channel 8.
Anyone can give at several the Donor Bridge donation station events through the day as well as support North Texas Giving Day online from 7 am to Midnight at www.DonorBridgeTX.org.
Here are the donation stations:
• 7 a.m. to Midnight, Communities Foundation of Texas Donation Station at 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX at the intersection of I-75
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Communities Foundation of Texas Donation Station includes complimentary showcase performances by several nonprofits. Donors may purchase lunch from local food trucks. A schedule of performers and confirmed food trucks will be updated here.
• 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., "Giving Day Home Stretch" party with complimentary champagne toast and showcase performances to usher in late-night donations will be updated here.
To make it more fun, donations are tracked and displayed in real-time at the top of Donor Bridge's homepage's leaderboard: www.donorbridgetx.org.
From 8 – 10 pm on September 19, there's a Home Stretch Party and CFT's 60th Birthday Party at 5500 Caruth Haven Lane. Food trucks will be onsite for purchase, complimentary dessert and a champagne toast. There will be special prize drawings and a musical performance by Turtle Creek Chorale.
The Donor Bridge Event Schedule:
11:00am - 2:00pm Free Onsite Appearances:
- 11:00am ~ Epicenter for the Arts performing a youth dance
- 11:30am ~ Shakespeare Dallas performing spoken word of Romeo & Juliet
- 12:00pm ~ Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folkloriko performing a Mexican folk dance
- 12:30pm ~ Guitar Ensemble from Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
- 1:00pm ~ The Singing Girls of Texas from Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
- 1:15pm ~ Academy Dance Company of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
- 1:30pm ~ Junior Players drums while presenting an African reading
- Baylor School of Nursing will provide free health screening
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre costumed dancers
- Dallas Zoo bringing a penguin to pet
- Equest providing ponies
- Mission Possible Kids providing a kit to make heart pillows for hospitalized children and soldiers in Iraq
- SPCA of Texas providing homeless pets ready for adoption
- Wee Volunteer is bringing their Meals on Big Wheel Bus, a mobile meal bus for underprivileged children
11:00am - 2:00pm Food for purchase
To find out more about Donor Bridge and the North Texas Giving Day, see www.donorbridgetx.organ and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DonorBridge and Twitter at www.twitter.com/DonorBridge.
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Brazos Valley Pools & Hot Tubs, formerly Barry Pool Company, has been in the same retail location in College Station since 1987. Brazos Valley Pools & Hot Tubs is your one-stop source for pool and spa supplies in the Brazos Valley.
Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality pool products and services at the lowest everyday price. Brazos Valley Pools & Spas offers services in retail, pool maintenance, repair, warranty service, special projects, and re-plastering. Our professional staff can assist you with any questions you may have regarding your pool or spa. [MORE]
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Detroit bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes to resolve red flags before Aug. 21 trial
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Detroit Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes telegraphed he will resolve several red flag issues by placing his expert Marti Kopacz as the first witness in the Trial on Detroit's Plan of Adjustment.
It is set to start August 21, unless delayed by the Judge.
Among the issues, Detroit's budget is not "harmonized" with the Plan of Adjustment's forecasts and projections, state revenue sharing and a state required 5 percent contingency.
The Judge also says the Plan does not spell out revitalization specific plans and whether Mayor Mike Duggan is on board with all aspects of the plan.
The judge says his expert points out Detroit needs vast improvements in financial reporting, IT and HR.
The State Financial Review Commission will oversee Detroit finances, but how and with what staff, the Judge wants to know.
City attorneys told the judge they are close to another agreement in closed mediation.
Is that turning the Water and Sewerage Department into a regional authority?
Wall Street creditors stand to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in a cram down and will be fighting for their own financial survival.
Two more court hearings are set for next week.


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Rusk Sensories Calm Guarana and Ginger Nourishing Leave-In Cream Detangler is a lightweight cream conditioner that improves the feel and manageability of your hair.
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Bad Piggy, Bad!
Aetiology explains that pigs might be bringing us a disease worse than anything pork chops ever could. Check it out:
Both Mike and Revere have new posts up documenting swine as a new threat to human health (beyond the pork chops and bacon), via carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in these animals. Several papers have been published recently documenting high rates of MRSA carriage in swine in the Netherlands, and also have documented transmission of this bacterium from swine to humans. However, even more worrisome to me than the Dutch publications is a new one out in Veterinary Microbiology, showing high rates of MRSA in Canadian swine--and guess where we import about 9 million hogs from every year…A new reason for me to avoid bacon.
… To sample farmers, the investigators took only nasal swabs (Staph aureus is typically carried in the nose), but another recent paper suggests that the use of nasal swabs combined with throat swabs captures additional carriers (in their study, almost 13% of those who were positive for Staph aureus carried it in the throat alone--so even higher levels of farmers may be colonized than this study detected).