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Rowan Kidsilk Creation
Everybody has their happy place and mine involves at least a small amount of Rowan's Kidsilk Haze (full review here). There's something about the frothy halo of the tender kid mohair fibers and the underlying sheen of the silk core that does it to me every time.
But Kidsilk Haze gets many of its ethereal qualities from its fine gauge—it wants to be lace. Since lace takes time, I've reserved my Kidsilk Haze gift knitting for people who matter the most.
Which is too bad since any moment spent with Kidsilk Haze is a happy moment indeed.
This year Rowan has read our minds and created a yarn "product" out of Kidsilk Haze. With a few simple overlapping loops, it becomes a gorgeous curly scarf. And not in a matter of days or even hours. Once you reach your pace, you can finish one of these scarves in under an hour—and love every minute of it.
How it Works
Kidsilk Creation is, quite simply Kidsilk Haze yarn that's been knit up into a giant I-cord tube. Each "skein" holds about 10 meters, or 11 yards, of tube. Each end has been sewn tight to keep from unraveling.
On the inside of the yarn label, you'll find instructions on how to create a scarf using knit or crochet techniques. Because it's such a departure from what you may normally think of as "knitting," I'll show you how it works here—but better yet, check out the video from Rowan. There's also a crochet version that may actually be much simpler—you can view that video here.
How it Works
Rolling up the sewn end so that it doesn't unravel, take your needle and poke it through the fabric twice. Don't stress picking up one individual strand of Kidsilk Haze, you'll drive yourself nuts. Just try to pull through a cohesive collection of strands. Those are your two foundation stitches. You'll never have more than that on your needles at any given time.
There is no separate "working yarn." In this case, your working yarn is essentially the top edge of the I-cord. You work your way along that edge, picking up a loop every few inches and forming a new stitch with it. After you've formed the two stitches on your needle, you stop, turn your work, and continue.
If you're as confused as I was, here are some pictures.
These are the two foundation stitches. I've worked a few rows already, so don't be alarmed if it doesn't look exactly like what's on your needles.
Put your right needle through the first stitch as if you were going to knit. Now, pick up a loop along the top edge of the I-cord, about two-and-a-half inches from where you are, and place it on your right needle. Pretend that is a loop that you've just formed with your working yarn.
Since we're pretending that you just formed a loop with your working yarn, what would you do next? Pull that loop through the stitch on your left needle. Voila, you've just created a stitch!
One more to go. Again, place your working needle through the next stitch as if to knit.
At this point you're going to notice that the I-cord is starting to twist on itself. For this scarf to work, you have to stop frequently, un-twist the I-cord, and pull the edges apart so that the fabric is nice and open. This will also make your ruffles prettier.
Pick up a loop about two-and-a-half inches from where you are along the top of the I-cord, place it on your right needle, and lift your working stitch over it. Presto, you've just worked a row.
Now it's just a matter of turning your work, un-curling the I-cord and pulling the edges apart, and repeating those two stitches—again and again and again. At first, you'll just see a little curling rosette like this.
But the more you work, the more it begins to look like this.
Keep going and you'll soon have a whole scarf finished. Just like that, you'll have a whole lap full of knitted Kidsilk Haze when you need it most—and when you may not have time for the real thing.
If you did have time, here's an idea. Make your own giant I-cord tube out of Kidsilk Haze. Use a single color, or perhaps stripe multiple colors, or strand the Kidsilk Haze with something else. And then use the same technique to transform your I-cord tube into a gorgeous ruffly scarf.
I know some purists will cry, "It's cheating!" In a way yes, I suppose it is. But we don't always have time to do the "right" thing. Kidsilk Creation may be a quick and dirty gift solution, but it uses one of the loveliest yarns on the market. And for $24.95 per scarf? A pretty reasonable compromise.
Vital Stats
Kidsilk Creation is being billed as a limited-edition product and offered in six of the most popular Kidsilk Haze colors. Each skein contains 50g of Kidsilk Haze, whose fiber content is 70% super kid mohair and 30% silk.
Each skein retails for $24.95 and is available from almost all Rowan retailers. I bought my sample skein from WEBS.
Have fun!


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Share your experiences with the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary's 24th Annual Tinman & 5K Event below Back to event details page.
I ran the event last year and was much impressed. Great organization, scenic course along the foothills through the Cal State San Bernardino campus, plenty of water stations (it was hot!), an amazing number of valuable door prizes, the national anthem sung at the start, and an atmosphere of fun. I can't think of what else a competitor, or at least a plodder like me, could want from an event.
My niece won her age division last year and had a great time. So this year I figure I have to beat her. Hopefully
Plus the people organizing the event are incredibly easy to work with.
I ran this race twenty years ago and I forgot how awesome an event it is. I especially enjoy the events appeal to a wide range of ability levels. It has a positive atmosphere for all participants. The challenging hill through Devils Canyon gives you a feeling of accomplishment and the ride down the hill can hit speeds in the 40 mph range. The finisher medals are a nice touch to a thoroughly enjoyable event. I definitely won't wait another twenty years to compete. I can't wait to sign up for next year.
I have participated in the Tinman Rotary tri for several years. It has always been a well-run race. In the past the start time was later and it was very hot. The start time this year was earlier than before and much cooler. Kudos to the volunteers and race organizers for a fantastic job.
Absolutely, positively a great event!
The organizers and volunteers do a fantastic job.
Parking is easy and convenient.
The Pre-registration was organized and fast.
Ample room for the bikes.
The course is well marked and the volunteers are at key points to keep everyone on course and also to give encouragement.
The Start and Finish lines are clearly indicated and again the volunteers wouldn?t let you miss anything. And when you?re doing the Tri, these things are vital.
The police maintained traffic control to keep cars off the course.
The course itself is beautiful. Devil?s Canyon is a killer! The weather was perfect.
I?m ready to do it again next weekend!
The Loma Linda organizers should learn something from this event.
My first Sprint Triathlon, so I was scared witless, but I need not have worried. This event was one of the best organized I have ever attended. Excellent volunteers and plenty of them. Run was on campus, very pleasant. Bike route started on campus, then onto local roads - all junctions shut off by police force. One steep hill up a canyon at about mile 2-3, but no other craziness. Pool swim set out in lanes, which you zig zagged across then exited pool and ran to finish.
For a beginner, this event was a perfect intro to Tri. I would highly recommend it. Well done to the organizers for a superbly run event!
This was my first ever athletic competition of any kind. I did it with my sister and my 22 year old daughter. The course was beautiful and as everyone has said Devils Canyon lives up to its name. I am by no means in "shape" but I do cycle regularly.....this is a perfect beginners Tri and I would encourage anyone considering it to just go for it! Everything was clearly marked and the event staff was awesome!
I ran in the 5k last year and enjoyed it. I had every intention to beat my time last year and was shocked and upset to find out at the end that the finish line was moved back 0.2miles. At 3.1miles, I was wondering, where is the finish line?! It then proceeded to extend further back and make a weird turn to the right. Why did they do that?
I enjoyed the event. This was my third time to do it, the prior time being 2004. The race has grown. I like the early start time to avoid the summer heat, as well as the ample rack space (TAKE NOTE OTHER RACE DIRECTORS!), and the challenging Devil's Canyon climb. The only thing I would like to see changed is the final finish line. It should be much closer to the pool exit, and it should not go over rock studded asphalt that cuts into your bare feet. What should have been a moment of triumph turned into a moment of pain. Other than that brief issue, this was a well run event, and the Rotary folks were just the best. I will be back.
hi all... "Tinman Thom"... the dude who many of you saw promoting Tinman and volunteering at various events over the last few years... i regret that circumstances prevent me from continuing to do so... i enthusiastically ask that everyone tell all their friends about the great time you have had at the last few Tinmans and help make sure the 25th year is the best ever BY FAR! Especially the 5k and kids triathlon... and the great goody bags and prizes and all!!! Let the organizers know about all the things you love... and the few things you'd like to see improved ? i assure you... they are listening and adjustments are made based on your comments! A couple updates and tidbits... there will no longer be a jumper involved in the kids triathlon... just a safe and fun run, bike, swim ... the asphalt at the end of the tri will be covered with astro-turf or something... the ?weird turn? at the end of the 5k (as well as the distance) is being looked at but may be required to stay so the finish dumps into the vendor fair...???? and get this... LONO TYSON... the amazing octogenarian you all see at EVERY tri or run all over soCal... has requested the bike route go FURTHER into devil's canyon... remember Lono and this when you're poopin' out ? and watch your downhill speeds and finally ? if you have me listed as your only contact ? especially vendors... please change that to firstname.lastname@example.com...
sooooo... it's been great seeing all of you at all the events over the years and again... please help make the 25th year Tinman the best ever... and help the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club accomplish all the great things they do... including to help wipe Polio off the face of the earth once and for all!!!!
I think the Kids Triathlon was a wonderful idea and my 5 year old daughter did great. I was not thrilled the larger kids were in the same exact pool area as the smaller kids. The swim part for the kids was disorganized and chaotic and could have been dangerous. Parents were shoving people near the pool to get pics of the kids and it was just an utter mess. Other then that... it was cute. I am not sure I would do it again due to the safety of my child though.
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Irving v. Lipstadt
Defense Documents
Evidence for the Implementation of the Final Solution: Electronic Edition, by Browning, Christopher R.
Table of Contents
- 1.Qualifications to give historical evidence:
- II. Purpose of the Expert Opinion Report
- III. Implementation of the Final Solution
- IV. Documentary Evidence for the Systematic Mass Killing of Jews by Shooting
V. The Evidence for the Killing of Jews through Gas in Chelmno, Semlin, Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka:
- A. Documentary Evidence for the emergence of a program to kill the Jews of Europe:
- B. Documentary Evidence concerning the gassing of Jews at Semlin, Chelmno, and on Soviet occupied territory in gas vans:
- C. Documentary Evidence concerning the Camps of Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka.
- D. Eyewitness Testimony concerning Gassing at Belzec, Sobibor, and Treblinka.
- 5.5 Documentary Evidence concerning Aktion or Einsatz (Operation) Reinhard (alternatively spelled Reinhardt)


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With more than 20 free health screenings offered, 9Health Fair, Colorado's largest health fair program, has teamed up with the Eagle Lions Club and Vail Valley Medical Center to offer affordable health testing at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum.
The fair, scheduled for Saturday, March 31 in Gypsum, will offer free and low-cost health screenings that address today's most critical health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and more. The fair also offers:
• Low cost blood work, breast and colon cancer information.
• Direction on reading results and sharing with a doctor. Results delivered within four weeks.
• Calls within 72 hours if a critical health issue is discovered.
• Free interpretation and translation services.
• Free "Ask A Medical Question/Get A Referral" services.
• No social security number or personal identification required.
"The 9Health Fair has been providing a safe, friendly and professional place for people in our community to learn more information about their health for 33 years now," said Shannon Hurst, event coordinator and Eagle Lions Club member. "This is an excellent opportunity to gain insightful information about your health for a minimal cost."
Blood draws, done by Vail Valley Medical Center employees, provide an important look into the health of a person. Blood screenings offered include:
• $30 Blood Chemistry Screening: Provides information on your blood sugar (glucose), cholesterol, triglycerides, liver, kidney, bone and muscle function and may show warning signs of diabetes, heart disease and other concerns.
• $15 Blood Count screening: Checks the health of blood.
• $40 Vitamin D screening: Measures baseline Vitamin D level.
• $25 Hemoglobin A1C screening: Provides the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months.
Pre-registration is available online at www.9healthfair.org and will allow the check-in process to flow more smoothly. For more information about the March 31 9Health Fair in Gypsum, visit www.9healthfair.org or call 800-332-3078.
What: 9Health Fair.
When: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., March 31.
Where: Eagle Valley High School, 641 Valley Road, Gypsum.
More information: Preregister for your screenings at www.9healthfair.org, click on "Find a Fair," select "Eagle-Gypsum" and scroll down to the preregister section.
Complete list of screenings:
Blood Chemistry Screening ($30 blood draw)
Blood Count Screening ($15 blood draw)
Blood Pressure Screening
Body in Balance
Breast Screening
Colon Cancer Screening Kit
Eye Health Screening
First Aid
Foot Screening
Height/Weight/Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening
Oral Health Screening
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) ($25 Men Only Blood Draw)
Skin Screening
Stress Management Screening
Vision Screening
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy Screening ($40)
Blood draw blood chemistry screenings are most accurate if well hydrated by drinking water (not coffee or tea) and a 12-hour fast is completed prior to the draw. Payment by cash or check only. Credit cards cannot be accepted.


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SAN JOSE -- Nothing lasts forever and Saturday night it was the Sharks' home unbeaten streak that came to an end with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
From Sharks coach Todd McLellan's perspective, the game in which the Sharks outshot Phoenix 50-23 over the first 60 minutes should not have gotten that far.
"We had every opportunity to finish it, to end it," McLellan said. "We had some good looks at the goaltender, but I'm not sure how hungry we were around the blue paint or how much we were in the goaltender's eyes."
The goaltender in this case was Phoenix netminder Mike Smith, who also stopped all but one of the shots he faced in a shootout that was extended to five rounds. While Logan Couture scored for San Jose in the one-on-one competition, Sharks netminder Antti Niemi was beaten by Radim Vrbata and Antoine Vermette.
The Sharks got their regulation goals from Joe Pavelski and Dan Boyle, who was playing his first game since being carted off the ice on a stretcher Oct. 15, while the Phoenix tallies came from Vermette and Mikkel Boedker.
The game also reinforced just how tough the competition is -- and how tight things are -- in the Pacific Division. The 10-1-3 Sharks finished the night tied for first place with the Anaheim Ducks at 23 points, one ahead of Phoenix and two ahead of the Vancouver Canucks.
"What are we? Fourteen games in?" McLellan asked. "It's going to be that way all year. I don't see it changing one bit."
The Sharks were 5-0 at the SAP Center this season entering the game, and 11-0 going back to the final home game of the regular season last April and five consecutive playoff victories.
Even with the goal, Boyle acknowledged he wasn't at his best in his 22:09 ice time during his first game back after being driven into the edge of the boards face-first by St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre.
"I expect a lot out of myself and I had to be realistic, too," Boyle said. "I knew I wasn't going to be as good as I wanted to be and that's pretty much what I was out there. I definitely didn't feel like my normal self out there."
On his first shift, Boyle's clearing pass was less than crisp and while it did get across his blue line, the Coyotes brought it right back and Vermette scored 36 seconds into the game.
San Jose rediscovered its offensive touch in the second period.
Pavelski tied the game at 1:16, capping a 2-on-1 rush with Matt Nieto by beating Smith high on the short side. The Sharks then took their first lead on Boyle's power-play goal that made it 2-1 at 5:52.
That lasted only a little more than three minutes after Boedker drove down the right side and fired a short wrist shot from a harsh angle that eluded Niemi to tie the game.
"He changed the angle and I got locked on the post," Niemi said of Boedker's shot. "I was trying to be compact. I thought he was going to play with the backhand then he changed the angle and I couldn't get out of the post."
Unlike the first three periods, it was the Coyotes who outshot the Sharks in overtime, 7-0, leading to the shootout.
Nieto's return to the third line also enabled McLellan to move Marty Havlat up to a line with Couture and Patrick Marleau in Havlat's second game back after pelvic surgery.
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/PollakOnSharks.
Buffalo (2-13-1) at Sharks (10-1-3), 7:30 p.m. CSNCA


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Peterson was the winemaker behind Ravenswood, the Sonoma winery that helped revive zinfandel as a California flagship with wines from old-vine vineyards around the state. His "No Wimpy Wines!" slogan solidified a take-no-hostages perception of California wine that persists to this day.
Peterson is no longer the lone artisan struggling to steer his wines through fermentation to bottling. Today he is a vice president of Constellation Brands, the drinks conglomerate that bought Ravenswood in 2001. Constellation is one of three companies that produce or import more than 50 percent of the wine sold in the United States, according to a recent study by researchers at Michigan State University. As I wrote recently, those companies — E. & J. Gallo and the Wine Group complete the troika — dominate our wine buying choices with brands such as Barefoot Cellars, Corbett Canyon and Arbor Mist.
No one would begrudge Peterson his success. Starting a company from scratch and then cashing in is the modern American dream. For him, the story is a happy one; others rue the corporate touch. In wine, with its dominant image of the artisan vigneron creating a unique product from a combination of sun, soil and sweat, cashing in can be seen as selling out.
"There is no doubt that acquisition by a larger entity negatively impacts the reputation of a smaller winery," Peterson said in a recent e-mail interview. "Frequently this opinion is unjustified. The wines that Ravenswood produces now are as unique . . . as they have ever been. The corporate input is strictly budgetary."
Peterson said the Vintner's Blend Zinfandel, the most widely available Ravenswood wine, has grown under Constellation's ownership and is now available in Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. The single-vineyard zinfandels, however, are still sourced from the same vineyards and made in the same quantities as before the winery changed hands, using the same methods he employed during Ravenswood's early days.
"It is important to distinguish between the brands and the wineries in the various portfolios," Peterson said. "Brands like Rex Goliath and Black Box on the one hand, and wineries like Robert Mondavi and Ravenswood on the other, are very different in philosophy and execution." While the wineries aim to remain true to their traditions, "the brands are made to fit perceived holes in the market where there is believed to be demand," he said. "Witness the explosion of moscato and sweet red blends."
Is big bad? Corporate ownership has not ruined Ravenswood's single-vineyard zins, which are distinctive and show the various expressions of old-vine zinfandel throughout California. And the Robert Mondavi wines from Napa are still excellent. I said as much to Margrit Mondavi, Robert's widow, when she visited Washington last November for the opening of the American History Museum exhibit.
"It's the same team making the wines" as before the 2004 takeover by Constellation Brands, she replied. (Well, except for the absence of Mondavis.)
For most consumers, the corporate ownership of a wine brand might not matter, as long as the wine tastes good. Those of us who spend too much time thinking about and drinking wine still prefer the small-scale ideal of the winemaker toiling over the fermenting juice with purple-stained hands, wielding makeshift tools that someday might be on exhibit in the Smithsonian.
That ideal resonates with some winemakers as well.
"We went from family winemakers to family winemakers making a consumer product," recalls Michael Mondavi, who co-founded Robert Mondavi winery in 1966 with his father, then helped grow it to a publicly traded company with brands such as Woodbridge and Robert Mondavi Private Selection before its takeover by Constellation. Today, he is "founder and coach" of Folio Fine Wine Partners and Michael Mondavi Family Wines, with his son, Rob Jr., as a fourth-generation winemaker, and he's determined to keep his new company small.
"It's more fun to meet with the guys at Calvert Woodley and Pearson's," Michael Mondavi said, referring to two leading Washington retailers, "than to report to corporate headquarters."
Dave McIntyre blogs at dmwineline.com. Follow him on Twitter: @dmwine.


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UNIVERSITY PARK — President Rodney Erickson has named David M. Joyner as athletic director through the remainder of his term, the university said in a news release Monday.
Joyner became acting athletic director in November 2011, replacing Tim Curley, who was placed on administrative after allegations of child sex abuse against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Penn State did not renew the contract of Curley's contract, who retired late last year.
"I have confidence in Dr. Joyner and want him to continue as part of my leadership team while I am president," Erickson said in a statement.
Joyner received his bachelor's degree in science from Penn State in 1972 and his medical doctorate from Penn State's College of Medicine in 1976, according to the university.
He served residencies at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and in the World Football League. Joyner also was U.S. Team physician for the 1992 Olympic Winter Games.
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Autism in the News – Tuesday, 01.04.11
Scientists Test 'Trust Hormone' For Autism Fight (National Public Radio)
For decades, parents of children with autism have been searching for a drug or diet to treat the disorder. Their latest hope is the hormone oxytocin. It's often called the trust hormone or the cuddle hormone. And just to be clear, it has nothing to do with the narcotic oxycontin. Read more.
Apple iPad, iPod Touch might help people with autism take steps toward independence (nj.com)
With a simple touch, Marc Rader knows what comes next in his day. The 13-year old taps the tablet computer screen, and a picture of the kitchen sink pops up, accompanied by his mother's voice. Read more.
Families Have Mixed Reactions to New Autism Insurance Mandate (Fair Grove, Mo.)
A number of Missouri children are now eligible for insurance coverage of their autism therapies. That's because a new Missouri law requires insurers to cover $40,000 a year of applied behavioral analysis for children through age 18. Read more.
With support, 'positive outcomes' possible for those with autism (Monmouth, N.J.)
Tabitha Cooper was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome on Sept. 11, 2004 at the age of 23. Her diagnosis explained a lot of the struggles she'd battled in high school. Cooper said she wasn't diagnosed when she was younger because many people thought autism was a mental disorder. Read more.
New Law Expands Services for KY Children with Autism (Frankfurt, Ky.)
The New Year brings Kentucky a new law that requires insurance companies to cover the diagnosis, treatment and therapies of children with autism. Former state representative Scott Brinkman of Louisville, who is the father of a 26-year-old son with autism, sponsored the legislation. Read more.
Autism insurance mandate begins with new year in Missouri (Jefferson City, Mo.)
Several thousand children will become eligible for insurance coverage of their autism therapies as a Missouri law takes effect Saturday. For thousands of others, their parents will continue to have to pay out of pocket or simply forgo the costly treatments. Read more.
January 4, 2011 at 1:50 pm
my two older brothers have autism. i'm tried of talking to people who dont anything about it. i need someone besides my family to understand what italking about their autism. i tried of all the stares. thank you for educating others and giving support to others.
July 14, 2011 at 1:18 am
Hi Bri. I'm the Mom of two autistic kids and I'd like to suggest your family gets into a support group– a fun one!–or maybe even start one. Our group [that I started as the only one around was state run and for parents only] meets at Denny's once a month just to hang out with each other –and of course on Tuesdays the kids eat free! Another Mom and I [from the same church] and I started it. It didn't work trying to start it for autistic families only though, so we opened it to all with disabilities. But most of the special needs kids that come do have autism. We all have a lot of fun!….It also helped my older kids without autism to be friends with other families that had autistic kids when they were younger…They are grown now, but still sometimes come to our support group. Hope that helps some…God bless.


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A northern Kentucky man involved in a fatal July crash has been charged with murder.
State troopers said an SUV driven by 22-year-old Hunter LeGrand, of Warsaw, crossed the center line on U.S. 27 and struck an ambulance head-on in July.
Two paramedics were hurt and the patient, John Little, 59, of Dry Ridge, died at University Hospital.
On Wednesday, troopers arrested LeGrand and charged him with murder, OVI, two counts of assault, leaving the scene of an accident and criminal mischief.
LeGrand is being held at the Carroll County Detention Center on $250,000 bond.


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Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss is denying ex-bandmate Paul Stanley's accusations that he doesn't like Jews.
Just days before the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, Criss vehemently denied allegations Stanley makes in his new memoir that he and original guitarist Ace Frehley were vocal anti-Semites.
Criss told TMZ.com he supports all religions and his favorite aunt was Jewish.
Stanley and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons are both Jewish.
In Stanley's new book, "Face the Music: A Life Exposed," Stanley wrote, "Ace and particularly Peter felt powerless and impotent when faced with the tireless focus, drive and ambition of me and Gene. As a result, the two of them tried to sabotage the band -- which, as they saw it, was unfairly manipulated by money-grubbing Jews."
Right. Who would ever accuse Kiss of being in it for the money? They're all about the soaring musical and spiritual high they get writing songs called "Love Gun."
The band's strained relations have been on public display for months, ever since it was announced they were headed for the rock hall. Stanley and Simmons are irate over Criss and Frehley's replacements Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer not being inducted. Criss and Frehley are upset that Simmons and Stanley invited them to play at the induction, but only alongside Singer and Thayer.
Yes, these are the kinds of problems society must deal with in this challenging century.
"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn't like us," Kiss co-founder Stanley told The New York Daily News last week. "It's not a coincidence that it took us 14 years to get in while some rap artists have been there quite a while."
"We are a bitter pill for them to swallow and they decided to make that pill as small as possible by having the four original members, and negating the fact that there are members today and past members who have played on multiplatinum albums and world tours," Stanley said.
Right. Go ahead and name a memorable Kiss song from the past 20 years and get back to us. We'll wait.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.


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My PS3 is always wired to the router, and my PC was connected wifi. While it was slow, it worked fine. Now, I use the PowerLine to connect my PC (wired) to my router. The Internet on PC works great. The PS3 can see my PC via Windows Media, it can play video too. However, PS3 can't detect my PC. Once again, it worked ok with wifi.
Could you please tell me what's wrong and how I could solve it.
Thank you very much.


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Need to brush up on your sustainability issues and gather some good fodder for cocktail hour? The Sustainable Film Series at Loaded Joe's in Avon has you covered, screening films on every topic worth talking about from water to fracking and plastic bags to the health of salmon and whether or not buying organic is worth it.
And what's great about watching thought-provoking films in public is at the end you can turn to your neighbor and say, "So, what did you think?"
Organized by the good peeps at the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, Slow Food Vail Valley and Loaded Joes, the Sustainable Film Series happens the first Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning this week with "Tapped."
After extreme drought this summer, water should be on the minds of everyone who drinks it (That's everyone, isn't it?) "Tapped" is a documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look into the world of bottled water, an industry, in global terms, that's an $800 billion industry that makes its money buying and selling back a natural resource that many, including this writer, consider a basic human right.
The film explores the many ecological problems associated with the bottled water business, from the plastic production at oil refineries, to the leaching of chemicals like Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-mimicking chemical, into our bodies and environment, to how plastic bottles wind up in our oceans causing pollution. According to the film, it takes approximately 500 million gallons of oil to create the plastic bottles and to transport the bottled water all around the world. The number is growing every year.
Following the path of bottled water, the movie paints a portrait of the lives and communities affected by the industry, including the politicians, lobbyists and activists who are caught at the intersection of big business and the public's right to water.
Revealing truth
On Nov. 6, the Sustainable Film Series moves its way to the topic of food with "Fresh," a film that celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America whom are re-inventing our food system.
And for those who consider salmon as one of their basic food groups shouldn't miss the Dec. 4 film "Red Gold."
"The documentary 'Red Gold' beautifully tells the story of Bristol Bay, a one-of-a-kind sustainable fishery and ecosystem that has been self sustaining for thousands of years. But now the bay and the world's largest Sockeye salmon run is under attack by the proposed Pebble Mine, a non-renewable hard rock mining operation that will change it forever," said Kaleb Walker, owner of Kaleb's Catch, a local who fishes for a living in Alaska.
He'll sell his salmon this winter in Edwards on Sundays, starting Dec. 2, at the new Winter Farmers Market at Colorado Mountain College. Walker will attend the film screening to talk about his personal connection to Bristol Bay and why he thinks the Pebble Mine is a bad idea.
Just as Walker and "Red Gold" reveal the truth about Pebble Mine, Director/Producer Kip Pastor goes on a personal journey in "In Organic We Trust" to uncover the truths of organic food. The film - which asks the question "Is organic really better, or just a marketing scam?" - screens Feb. 5 at Loaded Joes.
Change the fate of the world
Next up is "Bag It" on March 5, a documentary that started with a story on plastic bags and evolved into a full-blown investigation into plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies.
"The thing that surprised me most in 'Bag It' was how quickly Bisphenol A can build up in your body by using so called normal products in our every day lives, like using standard sunblock, eating soup from a can, using an aerosol, microwaving in microwave-safe dishes. And then how quickly changing these habits can lower the blood levels of BPA to almost non-existent in a very short time," town of Vail's Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Kristen Bertuglia said.
BPA is an industrial chemical that has been present in many hard plastic bottles and metal-based food and beverage cans since the 1960s. Trace BPA exposure has been shown to disrupt the endocrine system and trigger a wide variety of disorders, including chromosomal and reproductive system abnormalities, impaired brain and neurological functions, cancer, cardiovascular system damage, adult-onset diabetes, early puberty, obesity and resistance to chemotherapy, according to the Environmental Working Group. As more and more towns are banning plastic bags, like Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale and San Francisco, Bertuglia is currently assessing public opinion about banning plastic bags in Vail.
The Sustainable Film Series ends strong with documentaries particularly relevant to Colorado, including "Last Call at the Oasis," about the global water crisis, "The Greenhorns," about the needs of America's young farmers, and "Gasland," an expose on fracking.
"I have watched most of the documentaries in our line-up, and they are not only intriguing, but they deal with issues we all face right here in our own communities," said Shawn Bruckman, sustainability consultant at Ground Up and Promotional Marketing Manager at Loaded Joes. "These films inspire us to take action by offering recommendations for things we can all do to change the fate of the world, which would otherwise be left in the hands of greedy private interests."
So after you turn to your neighbor and ask, "So, what did you think?" follow up by saying, "Now what can we do?"
Freelance writer Cassie Pence is passionate about living a more sustainable lifestyle, She owns Organic Housekeepers, a green cleaning company, and is actively involved in the EagleVail Community Garden, the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability and Slow Food Vail Valley. Contact her at email@example.com.


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Thursday August 23, 2012
Gibson, Ga--One of the smallest teams playing football in the state of Georgia resides in Gibson, Glascock County. The Panthers may be lacking in numbers but not in heart.
Glascock will have a tough road to go this year with a lot of new faces on offense, especially in the backfield where they lost Lewis Watkins. Some others guys will have to step up their game if they hope to score enough points to compete. One thing's for sure, pretty much everyone knows the defense, with experience, will have to carry them early on.
"For the first half of the year the defense is going to have to carry most of the team" said senior tyler Wiley "We have a young offense, we got three seniors on the offensive line and that's about it."
"I'm excited about the hard work" said coach Chris Kelly "This team, we have a long ways to go but they come ready to go to work every day and that's what we're looking forward to."
While they have yet to get back into a region, the panthers are hoping a succesful season could maybe lead to that. But with a tough schedule they'll have their hands full. It all starts tomorrow against Athens Academy followed by a battle with Warren County.


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At DC Entertainment's "Darkness & Light" charity art event, DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee and CCO Geoff Johns spoke about the publisher's as yet unidentified gay character and the importance of TV for the company.
DC has revealed two new variant covers for "Before Watchmen" including "Minutemen" #1 covers by Michael Golden and Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
CBR delves into the subtleties and secrets of DC Comics' Free Comic Book Day issue, which opens a Pandora's Box of new questions for the coming year in the DC Universe.
In less than a day, you'll be able to get your hands on the full issue, but to whet your appetite, DC Comics has released Jim Lee's 4-page gatefold image from Geoff Johns' New 52 Free Comic Book Day Justice League story.
At their LA Times Festival of Books panel, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers, Dan DiDio and Jim Lee met with fans to discuss the controversy as well as the past, present and future of "Watchmen."
DC Comics co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee discuss the controversies surrounding "Before Watchmen," directly addressing Alan Moore's issues with the publisher, Chris Roberson's public statements and more.
Legendary Comics Editor-in-Chief Bob Schreck discusses the creation of the supernatural thriller "The Tower Chronicles" by Thomas Tull, Matt Wagner and Simon Bisley. Plus, the debut of Jim Lee's cover for the series!
DC Comics has released a preview of "Justice League" #8 by Geoff Johns and guest artist Carlos D'Anda with covers by Jim Lee and Mike Choi. Green Arrow faces the League April 18th!
A new villain tied to the League's past is born in the next Jim Lee-drawn arc of DC's #1 series! Geoff Johns reveals his origins, shares new details on (and exclusive art from) Shazam and teases the answers awaiting on FCBD.
During his WonderCon spotlight panel, Jim Lee took fans through his creative process, shed light on redesigning the DCU and promised to remember to draw Wonder Woman's heeled boots in future issues of "Justice League."
DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee visited the CBR Tiki Lounge at WonderCon 2012 to discuss all things DC including the New 52, their working relationship, & "Before Watchmen."
At the WonderCon 2012 DCE: Meet The Publishers panel DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee spoke to fans about the New 52, "Before Watchmen" and more.
DC Comics has released a first look at the pencils for artist Jim Lee's "Before Watchmen: Nite Owl" #1 variant cover.
CBR reports from the DC Comics: All Access Special Edition panel at WonderCon where Co-Publisher Dan Didio, J. Michael Straczynski and others speak about "Before Watchmen."
Showcasing the Justice League's "big three" of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman along with the mysterious Pandora, Jim Lee's FCBD cover has been revealed, along with new details about the issue's contents.
DC Comics finishes a week of Earth 2 character reveals that has seen new takes on Batman, Robin, Supergirl and Wonder Woman, with a look at Jim Lee's concept sketch for the alternate-Earth's Superman.
Hot on the heels of DC Comics' reveals of Earth 2's Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman, the publisher has released artist Kevin Maguire's character design for Karen Starr's pre-Power Girl identity of Supergirl.
Hot on the heels of this week's Earth 2 Batman and Robin design sketches, DC Comics today released Jim Lee's concept art for Wonder Woman while series writer James Robinson fills fans in on her back story.
In advance of the new monthly series which reintroduces the counterpart DC reality that's home to the Justice Society, the publisher is unveiling new character designs by Jim Lee including Batman.
With the final chapter of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's first arc hitting stores next week, DC Comics has revealed Lee's cover for "Justice League" #6, featuring a seemingly victorious Darkseid, and Ivan Reis' variant.
"Watchmen" creator Alan Moore elaborates his negative opinion of DC's upcoming "Before Watchmen" prequel, calling the endeavor "desperate" and his original contract "creator-hostile."
DC Comics pulls back the curtain on its Free Comic Book Day issue, which is set to include art by Jim Lee, a new story by Geoff Johns and preview material for the New 52's "Second Wave."
Neil Gaiman, Warren Ellis, Peter David and Fantagraphics join in opposition to SOPA and PIPA! More on split of "Ashes" collaborators Alex de Campi and Jimmy Broxton! Dan DiDio and Jim Lee discuss DC relaunch! Plus more!
"Batman: Arkham City" artist Carlos D'anda takes over interior art duties on "Justice League" #8. The issue, with a Jim Lee cover, features Green Arrow vying for membership in the DCU's premiere superhero team.
According to Diamond Comics' shipping lists for the next two weeks, "Justice League" #5, originally set to hit stores January 18, no longer has a release date. ROBOT 6 has details.
With a new arc starting in "Justice League" #7, Geoff Johns and Gene Ha discuss team dynamics in the current DCU, hint at a new villain who attacks the core of the characters and discuss more about the industry's #1 title.
DC Comics reveals the name of the enigmatic hooded figure who haunted the end of "Flashpoint" and every New 52 #1 issue with a promise for more from Pandora in 2012.
From Frank Miller and Roger Stern's Doctor Strange to the completed and never to be published Alan Grant and Frank Quitely Lobo mini, CBR wraps our list of infamous comic book no-shows with the final 15 titles.
Tim provides a series of deep and meaningful - and perhaps random - thoughts about "Justice League," "2000 AD," his return to podcasting, Michael Mann's "The Keep" and the early works of Alan Moore.
DC Entertainment and Diamond Book Distributors pull back the curtain on Jim Lee's "Justice League" t-shirt design for Free Comic Book Day 2012 with an homage image to a classic piece of JLA art.
DC Comics has provided CBR with the exclusive debut of Andy Kubert's variant cover for "Justice League" #4, Kubert's first published work since "Flashpoint" concluded in August.
Acclaimed artist Gene Ha filling in for Jim Lee on "Justice League" #7 and 8 is only the tip of the iceberg for recent creative shifts at DC Comics on titles that include "Men of War" and "Green Arrow."
DC Comics has released the first look at Jim Lee's redesign of Darkseid, the first major villain of Lee and Geoff Johns' New 52 flagship title, "Justice League."
The true star of "Batman Hush Unwrapped" is the artist whose work isn't included in the book: inker Scott Williams. Take a look at some sample panels with Augie and see how much an inker adds to the final comic product.
Doug Zawisza gives Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's second issue of "Justice League" 4 stars, saying the comic "does a good job mixing the [still-forming League's] personalities and action."
CBR spoke exclusively with DC Comics and Vertigo creators and editors at the official DC red carpet party at New York Comic Con, celebrating the successful launch of the publisher's New 52
This month, see comic book creators critique the work of other creators in the pages of the comics, like Frank Miller's Marv beating up Jim Lee's Deathblow or Joe Kelly "defending" Superman against the Authority!
DC Comics CCO and writer Geoff Johns spoke with CBR about his take on "Aquaman" and the mysteries of Atlantis, explaining exactly why people should care about the aquatic Golden Age character.
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A little before 9 a.m. on Election Day, I will ride my ancient Nishiki bike the two blocks to the Westminster Presbyterian Church on the Alameda to vote in my 11th presidential election.
I will wait in line and connect the arrows to make my choice. I will watch as my ballot is shoved into the box. Fighting the tide of popular culture, I resist becoming a mail-in voter.
This is not all about the "I voted" sticker they hand out when you're done. A piece of it is that I'm a traditionalist with Luddite tendencies. I admit to carrying a beeper.
As I think about why I cherish this ritual -- and prefer it to marking my ballot at the kitchen table -- three more central reasons stand out.
FAMILY -- I no longer have my four kids at home. When I did, I made a point of taking one of them along to vote, talking through my choices beforehand.
This courts peril. One year, I wound up voting for Pete Wilson instead of Dianne Feinstein because my daughter punched the wrong box. Although I probably could have gotten a new ballot, it felt wrong.
Voting in person reminds me of that heritage. Only one of my four kids is not registered to vote this fall -- and that might be because I didn't take him often enough. (Oddly, he is my one Republican child).
I'm hoping to vote someday with a grandkid. With a verbal grandson now 11/2, I figure it might not be too far away. By 2016, he can pick a president. In person.
PROFESSION -- By nature and experience, journalists hew to skepticism. And sending in a ballot by mail has always demanded more faith than voting in person.
How do I know someone won't misplace my absentee ballot? What if an official rejects my signature? While putting a ballot into the box does not assure you'll be counted, it feels more reassuring.
Add an old political writer's bias. There is always a chance, particularly in local races, that a last-minute development may sway your vote. A hero may emerge as a goat, a cherished cause as a ruse.
Why avoid the fun by voting too early? It's like switching off a college football game on TV with two minutes left.
And sorry, turning in an absentee ballot at a polling station -- as I might be likely to do -- is the worst possible choice. It means that your ballot will be counted last. Unless the race is as close as the 2010 DA's race in Santa Clara County, the winners will already be clear.
COMMUNITY -- When I see the lines of people waiting outside the polls in places like Iraq, I am reminded that voting is essentially a communal event, an act of faith in an imperfect system.
So I am more than willing to put up with inconveniences -- a line down the steps, a polling official struggling with unfamiliar paperwork -- to take part in that shared duty.
At the end, I have a greater feeling of our appreciation for democracy -- of our willingness to let the majority decide who should represent us, even in polarized times. I see my neighbors, and suspect they share my political convictions. Even if they don't, I know we're in this together.
Did I mention the "I voted'' sticker? I don't put it on, or at least not for very long. It feels corny to me. But I like getting it. It's my validation, my elevator pitch, my quiet proof of concept. I plan to stick it on a kitchen appliance this year.
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If you have a reserved spot, and ARE NOT racing this weekend, please post as such, so guests from the GLC have the chance to use it.
At this point, it appears an excellent car count is expected from our guests.
It would be very nice if we can make spots known to be open , usable before the last minute .


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Brazil-Germany World Cup Match Spurs Memes and Jokes
In the semifinal match between Germany and Brazil, Germany scored five goals in the first 30 minutes. Almost immediately, memes and jokes started popping up on Twitter.
In our live blog of the game, the WSJ's Ed Ballard noted:
The home fans, who've booed most other teams in the tournament when they've been deemed too boring, now have to boo their own team off the pitch. What a humiliation for Brazil. They haven't lost at home in competition since 1975.
Brazil started the game without its star player, Neymar, who was ruled out of the World Cup with a back injury Friday, as well as its captain, Thiago Silva.


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TORONTO -- Warriors big man Jermaine O'Neal did not travel with the team to Toronto and is unavailable for Sunday's game at Toronto because of a passport issue, according to coach Mark Jackson.
"A misunderstanding," Jackson said of the passport issue. "We thought we had it, so the ball was dropped, and we don't know whether it was stolen or lost, what have you, but we discovered late-afternoon yesterday, and there was not enough time to fix it and get it here, so he will not be playing tonight."
O'Neal in six games since the All-Star break averaged 11.3 points and eight rebounds, returning to a reserve role in the team's 126-103 win at New York on Friday while still scoring 15 points.
Toronto is also down a player as starting guard Terrence Ross is out with a sprained ankle. He will be replaced by former Stanford player Landry Fields.


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Is it necessary for men to shave their legs for the race? I have read a few articles that state that it is proper etiquette. Also, if one is to shave their legs, then what about the arms?
I have my first race in a few weeks and was just wondering.
Etiquette? I don't see how that word fits the context. You are not hurting anyone else by not shaving. It will, however, make you faster on the swim (assuming no wetsuit) because bald legs (and arms) slightly reduce your effective drag in the water. Also, many bikers shave also to reduce the pain/rash in the event of a crash. If this is your first race, don't worry about it. Just go out and do your best.
I shave for a couple of reasons. One it does help with wound maintenance. But I find the risk of crashing is much less training and racing in triathlons because you aren't riding in a pack or drafting. I main reason I do it is to be identified as part of a group. Think of it as the secret handshake of the bike racing/triathlete fraternity.
Ok all that taken on board, what does anybody recommend for shaving the legs. Thinking about doing it for a race and general training but the thought of using a razor scarys me a bit!!!
What do other people use?!?!
If a razor is "scary" for you, try using a set of hair clippers, Wahl makes good ones. Just put them on the lowest setting (i.e. don't use any of the plastic attachements) and they will cut your hair on your legs very short, almost bald. You won't really cut yourself with them, and you can always shave off that stubble with a regular razor if you prefer to later.
You should have left it at wound maintenance.
I think it is ridiculous that men should think they should shave their legs for being a triathlete. It is bad enough being a woman and having to do it because women are not supposed to have hairy legs. If I were a man you better believe that I would be one hairy triathlete. Be yourself and do what feels good for you.
I don't think it's necessary at all, however once you try it, you'll likely never want to go back to hairy legs.
I simply think it feels better when doing any of the three sports and to me looks a whole lot cleaner. Enough so that I had it all permanently lasered off.
My wife suggested waxing instead of shaving. Any thoughts?
I shave for a few reasons: One is for wound maintenance...if you crash, hair gets in the way of the healing process. A second reason is for the look of a "real" cyclist/triathlete (see "secret handshake" as mentioned above). Another reason is because it feels good to be clean-shaven...when my kids climb on me, they sometimes pull on my hairy arms, legs and chest (ouch!). And another reason is that is shows off muscle definition better. As for the "how to?" - I use a double edge razor. I tried waxing, but it's just too painful. I'm looking into the permanent (lazer) hair removal...no more stubs, no more shaving, no more worring about it at all.
-The concept behing shaving your legs has less to do with wound care than how bad the original wound is. Hair creates "drag" in a slide and the pull on your skin will result in much worse road rash in event of a crash.
-It's best not to wax. Waxing rips hair out from the roots and causes hair to grow back thicker and tougher. If you're not comfortable with a razor try Nair. There are additional advantages of Nair in that the tip of the hair is softer when it grows back and you don't have that stubble thing going on.
-As a woman let me say that shaved legs...and the nice muscle definition it shows off in triathletes...well, its just plain sexy.
Here's my take on the subject...
There might be one practical reason to do it (road rash), and the rest is all about asthetics. Enough said.
I've got to agree with runtrail. As a woman, I think it is so sexy when guys have their legs shaved...and it makes cleaning up after a fall much, much easier. The last thing you want to be doing is picking stuff out of road rash. That's not fun at all!
We had a coach talk to our training group about triathlon basics, and the leg-shavnig issue came up. He gave 4 reasons why men shave their legs:
1. Helps with wounds
2. "the look"
3. Makes it easier to massage cramps
and here's the bizarre one, only at the super-high pro-level:
4. It's cleaner if you don't want to stop at a port-o-potty on your bike.
That's no reason for me to shave my legs personally, but apparently it can make a difference.
If anyone decides to use "Nair"... Make sure you test out a small area on your leg and wait about 24 hours for a reaction. Some people get a VERY bad skin rash from Nair. If your skin is sensitive or allergic, you'll be thinking more about the burning irritation than you will about the race.
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The Gittens family will be moving into their new home soon after a fellow veteran donated 3 acres. (WRDW-TV / March 13, 2012)
The key ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. The home is on the 6000 block of North Tubman Road in Appling. Everyone is welcome to attend and help them celebrate.
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APPLING, Ga. -- It's a story that made national headlines. Now, just more than one year later, a war veteran is finally getting a home.
It's been a long journey for the Gittens family. In 2007, after three tours overseas and injuries from a series of IED blasts, Sgt. First Class Sean Gittens suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed.
Last year, when Homes for Our Troops stepped in to help give the family a handicap-accessible home, complications came from the Knob Hill neighborhood where they were set to build.
Now, with a new location and a positive outlook, the Gittens family is finally moving into that home.
They're putting the final touches on the home the Gittens family thought would never come.
"It feels good to finally be here. It was a long wait, but it's well worth the wait and we're just happy now to be able to move in ... finally," said Sharon Gittens. "The family will just be able to finally call a house a home."
And for the first time, Sean is seeing his complete home.
"The hallways are wide enough for him to be able to come through in his wheelchair," Sharon said.
Equipped with a new power wheelchair, Sean tours the home designed for him.
"I'm happy. My husband will be able to have access to the entire house. It's beautiful and it's going to make life so much easier for us," Sharon said.
With a tracking system in the bedroom, Sean can easily be moved to the restroom, bathtub or roll-in shower.
"We'll be able to lower it down to take him from his bed and from his bed, we'll be able to take him straight to his bathroom," Sharon said.
The mortgage-free home was built with the help of volunteers and a lot of donations.
"I want to thank everyone who's been supporting us from day one," she said.
And one big thank you goes out to the man who wishes to remain anonymous: The man who donated the 3 acres after hearing about the Gittens family.
"He has such a big heart, he's got a caring heart. I mean, he understands and he was a veteran himself and we just appreciate him and can't think him enough," Sharon said.
And with his help, on Saturday, the house becomes a home.
"If I can move in tomorrow, I will move in tomorrow," Sharon said. "We're just so ready, ready and excited."
The key ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. The home is on the 6000 block of North Tubman Road in Appling. Everyone is welcome to attend and help them celebrate.


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Once "she" has risen, the world will not be the same, along with a possible war between the two special children groups being pitted against each other, the leaders are unknown also. Hunters will soon reunite, the young and the old. Even the hunters from across the world will soon have to bind together as this evil will effect them too. New angels and demi-god's are arising with God no where to be found, and in the meanwhile old enemies submerge in the universal world of Supernatural, so get ready for a war again since we all knew life isn't that easy, we never can move on. But we can come in swinging, wait to see who will choose which side, who will become enemies to their loved ones and even friends, some people will turn their backs being scared, some will stay the same so tune in..this is going to be a fugly one.
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If you're a GNOME user I expect you're more than familiar with the panels that come as standard with your desktop; if you use openSUSE you're probably also familiar with the slab menu that Novell have developed. There are, however, several other applications out there that can extend and beautify your Gnome panels.
"Gimmie is a unique desktop organizer for Linux. It's designed to allow easy interaction with all the applications, contacts, documents and other things you use every day."
It can be run as either a standalone program, or as an applet integrated into an existing panel; during my time experimenting with it I used it integrated with the top panel on my desktop, and tried to use it whenever I could. The applet is divided into four main tabs: Linux, Programs, Library and People.
I think the Linux tab is best described as a combination between the Places and System menu most GNOME users are more accustomed to, with several cool additions. For instance, the Recently Used section doesn't just include documents, but applications as well; also included in this section is the ability to specify what time frame you wish it to examine, ranging from the last 6 months to the previous day. This tab also divides some of the functionality found in the Places menu into clearly defined and well labeled sections; while this makes interpretation easier for new users, it does increase the number of clicks to achieve some tasks, which is a bit wearing for more experienced users.
I really liked the Programs tab: it combines the functionality of the Applications menu with the Deskbar Applet. When you launch the tab the cursor is immediately placed in a search box, from where you can begin typing either the name of a program, its function, or some other related keyword and have it display relevant results that are updated as you type. What I like about this more than the Deskbar applet is that it is less cluttered, as only application results are displayed; not to mention that the ability to graphically browse applications is also retained.
The final two tabs, Library and People were lost on me. Their functionality seemed like it was just a duplicate of existing functionality: most of the Library's functions were available in other parts of Gimmie, while People's functionality was essentially a trimmed down Pidgin; I can see the appeal of the trimmed down nature of this, but when Pidgin is running in the system tray right next to it, I don't see any real benefit.
"While Bigboard will likely replace parts of the top/bottom panel elements of the current desktop, it's designed to be an online and connected system, not just a launcher replacement."
If you use Mugshot, you'll want to checkout Bigboard: it doesn't have as extensive functionality as Gimmie yet, but it is being designed from the ground up to integrate well with your favorite online services through Mugshot.
Some of the ideas floating around include being able to launch Google Docs as you would any other application and better integration of presence information about friends both over IM networks and on local networks (as well as services available over the local network).
Currently Bigboard has integration with Flickr and will display the latest photos from your friends; integration with Mugshot's application database providing a very effective recently used applications "stack" that is incredibly easy to access (it's sitting right on your desktop!); finally integration with the Deskbar Applet, providing all of its functionality as well.
Avant-Window-Navigator is brilliant and is the only one of these three applications that is always running on my system, having replaced my bottom Gnome panel.
It has, essentially, the same functionality as the Mac OS X dock: you can drag and drop your favourite applications to it where they become quickly accessible launchers, saving you clicks and time spent hunting through menus. AWN goes beyond just launching applications, as the name might suggest, and is also a great way to browse through your open windows. Once an application is launched, the fact it is now a running task is indicated by a discrete arrow underneath the icon, which, when clicked, will change focus and control maximise/minimise; AWN will also add icons for running applications which aren't already launchers.
It is also beautiful—depending on how you feel about Mac look-a-likes. The downside of this is that it will only run in a composited environment (i.e. you need AIGLX + Compiz or a similar combination) and so is not available to everyone.
AWN's greatest strength, however, is its customisability: it is very easy to control the dock's appearance, including controls for everything from rounded corners to transparency and colours. For some of the settings however, you will have to step into the Gnome Configuration Editor; not a huge problem for a young application, but it will be nice to see more of these moving into the main configuration dialogues.
Be sure to keep an eye on future development, with support for applets having been added recently; there is currently a trash, systray and desktop pager applet available, with more being developed by the community that has grown up around AWN.
And finally...
As things stand, I'd suggest that Gimmie has the greatest feature set, and doesn't do a bad job executing it either; Bigboard has the loftiest goals, and perhaps the longest journey ahead of it; while AWN has the smallest feature set, and does a great job executing these core functions. All three, however, are great to experiment with, and can introduce you to new ways of working with your GNOME desktop.
i got the feeling that you were talking about kiba-dock rather than avant-window-navigator,AWN works perfectly with non-composited environments, and it's kinda hard to adjust, with very minimal options available, however your descriptions fits perfectly the kiba-dock panel, are you sure you picked the right name? lol
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I'm sure. From the website:
"Awn needs a composited environment to run in, therefore you should be running either AIGLX or XGL with a compositor (such as Compiz or Beryl)."
Just try installing and running AWN with compositing turned off - you get an ugly black bar across the bottom of your screen. Turn it back on and it looks perfect again :D
here's AWN: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/393069776_1fe6806b7f.jpg
and here's kiba-dock: http://freedreamer.rebeluca.it/uploaded_images/Schermata-1-775593.png
which one are you using?
maybe your using a newer AWN version than the one i had, but the AWN i know works with or without compiz, and is awful! could you send me a link to the package you got it from? i'd appreciate it!
don't forget about the usp
don't forget about ubuntu system panel! http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=156
re: don't forget about the usp
first of all, that's not a panel, second, it's cheap knock off of SUSE's main-menu, which is uncalled for at all.


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Vigo VG6011BNCL40WL Clear / Brushed Nickel 32" x 40" Frameless Shower Enclosure with 3/8" Glass and Left Drain Base
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Technical Specs
|Specification Sheet
|Approved for Commercial Use
|Shower Enclosure
|Door Installation
|Door Type
|Frame Type
|Glass Thickness
|Installation Type
|Manufacturer Warranty
|Limited Lifetime Residential, 1 Year Commercial Limited
|Brass, Stainless Steel, Glass
|Number Of Doors
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Update your bathroom with a Vigo frameless shower enclosure. For a contemporary and unique look that is both stylish and functional, Vigo tempered glass shower enclosures come in a wide selection of shapes, sizes, and finishes. There is sure to be a shower enclosure that meets your specifications.
Shower Enclosure Features:
- 32" x 40" Rectangular shower enclosure
- Single water deflector redirects water toward the inside of the shower
- Side clear seals keep the door watertight
- Full-length magnetic catch allowing the door adjustment and waterproof protection
- Clear PVC side gasket installs vertically onto door to ensure a water-tight seal between door and side panel when the door is in the closed position
- 3/8" Clear or Frosted tempered glass ANSI Z97.1 certified
- Hinges made of solid cast brass with all stainless moving parts to ensure superior quality and durability
- Self closing hinge allows smooth closing of the door
- Sealed hinges providing functionality and leak-proof protection
- Fixed arm support ensures wall anchoring and reinforces wall stability
- Stylized towel bar for a completely different look
- Reversible left or right-sided installation (Right-sided only with Frosted Glass finishes)
Shower Enclosure Specifications:
- Overall Dimensions: 38-5/16" W x 30-1/4" L x 73" H
- Front Glass Panel: 14-1/8" W x 71-5/8"
- Side Glass Panel: 29-5/16" W x 71-5/8" H
- Door Swing: 23"
- Door Dimensions: 22-13/16" W x 70-3/4" H
- Glass Thickness: 3/8"
- Shower Tray Included: Yes
Shower Tray Features:
- Fiberglass reinforced acrylic construction with double threshold
- Durable cross-linked cast acrylic shell is extremely scratch and stain resistant, yet renewable because the color goes all the way through the material
- Non-porous surface makes cleaning and sanitizing faster and more effective
- Multi-layered backing of thick fiberglass / resin encloses wood reinforcement to prevent flexing of floor pan
- At least 30% thicker and stronger than other makes
- Pre-leveled with integral tile flange on 2 sides to facilitate installation
- Textured bottom for extra safety
- Standard 3-1/2" pre-drilled drain opening
- Designed to work with any standard 3-1/2" drain cover (not included)
- Left-hand drain configuration
Shower Tray Specifications:
- Overall Dimensions: 40-3/16" W x 32-3/8" L x 5-7/8" H
All Vigo shower bases offer a 2 Year Limited Warranty and all Vigo shower doors offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Our SKU: VG601140WL
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Clear / Brushed Nickel
- Clear / Chrome
- Clear / Polished Brass
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
2 Questions from the Community
The VG601140WR is the right hand drain version of the Vigo VG601140WL.
Can you get this shower with a right side drain?
A. The VG601140WR is the right hand drain version of the Vigo VG601140WL.
The Vigo VG601140WL is 38 5/16" W x 30 1/4" L x 73" H with a left hand drain.
What is the exact dimension of the shower tray? and where is the drain located?
A. The Vigo VG601140WL is 38 5/16" W x 30 1/4" L x 73" H with a left hand drain.
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How does a mild-mannered Pleasant Hill chiropractor end up in a Bobby Flay-Anne Burrell culinary competition? By being one of "The Worst Cooks in America," of course.
As an honor, it's a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you've got the fame and glory aspect, the New York City jaunt for filming and the chance to actually acquire some cooking chops from celebrity chefs. On the other hand ... you're one of the worst cooks in America, and your face is on billboards, a massive cleaver in your hands.
That doesn't seem to have dampened the sunny doctor's spirits any. Bob Schaefer says it was a terrific experience -- hurricane and all. Naturally, we had questions.
Q We hear your sweet wife signed you up. How long have you two been together?
A Forty years! My wife does all the cooking at home -- and I never did any because she was so good.
Q Could you cook anything? Boil water? Make toast?
A I did canned chili -- and I didn't do that very well. She shunted me away from that area of the house.
Q So she thought you'd be suitably terrible?
A Pretty much. I never thought I would actually get picked, but I wanted to do what my wife wants me to do, so I went along with it -- and bam! There I was, like a deer looking at the headlights.
Q What were auditions like?
A It was quite a process. We went down to L.A. twice to do screenings and stuff. Apparently, I was such a miserable failure that they took me on. For me it was easy -- I never cooked, so I didn't know what anything was. When I got to New York, I met the other contestants, a nice group of people that didn't know how to cook. Everybody tried to be the worst. (Laughs) In their own minds, they thought they were the worst.
Q We hear you had some weather adventures ...
A We were filming in New York right in the middle of Hurricane Sandy. It put a whole new dimension into my life. I'm originally from New York, but my wife and daughter were worried sick about me. Where we were, oh yeah, it was raining hard. The hurricane stopped production for a bit, but the contestants got to bond during that time.
Q We've seen the promo ads: the guy who looks fire-singed, the woman covered in flour and you caring an enormous cleaver ...
A (Laughs) I do enjoy a good cleaver, I must admit.
Q Do you cook at home now?
A My wife is really an excellent cook; my expertise doesn't compare to hers, so for the most part, she does the cooking. I'll do a little bit. Because of my working hours, I get home later, so it's easier for both of us that way. She's definitely a better chef than I am.
Q What did you think of Bobby Flay and Anne Burrell?
A They're there to teach people how to cook, and they're both really phenomenal about doing what they have to do.
Q What has been the reaction to this, here at home and at work?
A I have two different practices, so I had to hire doctors to fill in for me. Everybody thinks it's a hoot. They're all star-struck. My mom is really excited, and my daughter is constantly texting my wife -- she's an avid Food Network fan. It definitely brought my family even closer, which is amazing to me, because we were so close to begin with.
The 'Worst Cooks' Lowdown
What: Equal parts train wreck and charming self-improvement show, this Food Network series has the appeal of a "Dancing With the Stars," albeit one whose lack of stars is more than compensated for by the number of spontaneous flambés. Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Anne Burrell teach their teams to cook, eliminating contestants each week. At the end, the two most-improved cooks will cook a three-course meal for food critics in the hopes of winning the $25,000 prize.
When: The new season premieres at 9 p.m. Feb. 17. Details: www.foodnetwork.com/worst-cooks-in-america.


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March 30, 2011
DOI Begins First 'Smart' Lease for Offshore Wind Power
Offshore wind turbines like these could harvest wind off the Delaware coast some day if the Bluewater project goes forward.
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is beginning the process to offer the first commercial wind lease off Delaware's coast under DOI's "Smart from the Start" Atlantic Offshore Wind program. DOI and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced the decision on March 24 following a determination that there is no competitive interest for commercial wind energy development in this area of the Outer Continental Shelf. Under the expedited "Smart" process, officials can move ahead toward a non-competitive lease agreement with NRG Bluewater Wind Delaware for potential offshore wind development. Bluewater has proposed a phased wind turbine development 11 miles east of Dewey Beach, Delaware, and has an agreement to sell offshore power to the state's largest utility, Delmarva.
Several steps remain before a lease can be issued, including environmental reviews and consultation with other federal, state, local, and tribal organizations. Additionally, once a lease is issued, the developer will be required to submit a detailed construction and operation plan, which will be subject to further environmental review and public comment before any final decision is made on a proposed project.
To gauge competitive interest, BOEMRE published a request for interest in the Federal Register regarding wind energy development in federal waters offshore Delaware and received only one response from a qualified organization, namely Bluewater. Also, in response to public comments about the proposed venture, BOEMRE will collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard to better quantify vessel activity in the proposed lease area. BOEMRE will soon publish in the Federal Register the decision to move forward with the noncompetitive leasing process as a Determination of No Competitive Interest, as required by offshore renewable energy regulations. See the DOI press release and the comments on Delaware project on the BOEMRE website.


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Joel Iserman shared this photo of the two little albino deer that have been hanging around his cove in southern Morgan County.
The neighborhood has been seeing them off and on for several months, according to Joel, but yesterday the unusual pair came right down by the house. If you look close, the front one has antlers so it is a little buck and doe, he says.
Last summer another resident in southern Morgan County snapped a photo of twin albino fawns.
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Addi Turbo Circular Needles
|Nickel-plated brass
The Cadillac of circular "speed" needles, Addi Turbos are made of nickel-plated brass with a long taper and moderately blunt tip.
The gold-colored cord is softer and more pliable than other cords, with an almost rubberlike flexibility and snagless connection to the needle.
Managing stitches on these needles can be tricky for the beginner because they are so slippery.
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|Needles marked in mm sizes only
Cord lengths: 13, 16, 20, 24, 32, 40, 47, 60 inches
Sizes range from 000 to 35 in varying lengths
We don't have enough room to list every single size here, so click on the Patternworks link below for a full list.
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"Just a note on the Addi Turbo Circular needles, they are by far the best circular needles that I have ever used. The are fast and with the no snag connection, it makes knitting smaller items such as hats, socks in the round and mittens in the round much more enjoyable. And I seem to finish an item in less time! I purchased one set in size 3 and loved them so much, I have now purchased ALL of the sets in 16, 24, and 32 inch lengths!" chucksrib, 12/27/2001
"I just got back into knitting. After using the Addi Turbos for my first project, I won't use anything else. No matter what yarn they work smoothly and quickly." kfath, 10/15/2001
"I started off using addi turbos on my second knitting project - a bulky sweater. I had never used circulars before, and these were an instant fave. While the slipperiness was a little scary at first, I got used to them quickly. Accordingly, I don't necessarily think that beginners should avoid them, but they should definitely practice with them before starting their project." jandewitt, 8/17/2001
"Just wanted to say thanks for the info on circular needles. I just purchased a size 11 circular Addi Turbo needle. Wow, you are right! This needle has me flying through the stitches. The only drawback I've found is the cord is quite thick and I'm having to push the yarn down on the right side which becomes annoying. So what's worse, the pushing up of stitches on the left side or having to push the stitches down on the right side? So altho I'm able to fly with the stitches I'm also spending time pushing. I assume the thickness of the cord varies w/the size of the needle and even tho this is a US 11 I don't think the cord needs to be quite this thick. I wasn't able to see any other of the Turbo's as I called a yarn shop quite far from me and had the needles mailed out." cjordan, 4/24/2001


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With news of Cortana making its way from Windows Phone to the desktop of Windows 10, it's a shame that Microsoft didn't make it available for use in the newly-released technical preview build…or did they? Having signed up for the Windows 10 technical preview myself, I decided to take the usual dig around to see…
Windows Blue build 9369 leaks: Windows nerds, rejoice!
A new build of Windows Blue has leaked, but is there anything notable within it? That's yet to be discovered, but once I finish downloading it, I'll return with a new post detailing any goodies I find therein!
Apple now legally owns every single apple tree in the U.S., thanks to new patent
Apple now owns actual apples and their trees? Say it isn't so!
Office Gemini team 'ORF' seeks to alleviate localization woes with Office product releases
Not even 24 hours after the reveal of Office Gemini and we already have a second mention from an employee resume! In it, the Office Gemini team "ORF" is revealed, as are its intentions.
Windows Blue Pro with Media Center: How to unlock it and create a bootable ISO
Build 9364 of Windows Blue Professional comes with Media Center components, but you have to unlock them first. Here's how to do just that!


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is responsible for the recruitment and admissions operations for
the Graduate and Adult Degree Completion programs. Through
outreach, information sessions, and preliminary advisement, she
facilitates applicants' seamless transition from first inquiry
through the application process. She has worked at the College with
adult students since January 2010.
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Neil Rosenthal will be conducting a one-day workshop open to the general public titled "To Love and To Be Loved" on March 2 in Westminster. For information and to register, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Here's a snap quiz in honor of Valentine's Day. When women use the term romance, what do they mean? What does romance mean to most women? And when men use the term romance, what does romance mean to them?
Before you read what I'm about to say, answer the above questions first.
One gender (women) will get the answers to the above questions right, and the other gender (men) will have to think for a while about the questions, and then maybe will or will not get the answers correct.
Men tend to define romance sexually. Women more commonly define romance as words and behaviors that represent that they are loved, cherished, valued, respected and desired.
Although there is some carryover between the two definitions, they're still not the same. Men define romance as the prelude to sex, and women define romance as one of the expressions of love.
So pay attention, gentlemen, because when women feel loved, cherished, valued, respected and desired, they tend to show their appreciation sexually. Are you following me?
In order for romance to stay alive, you have to keep it alive - it doesn't stay strong by itself. A relationship between once-close lovers will drift apart if both of you don't put effort into keeping the connection, the closeness, the friendliness and the eroticism alive. So in honor of Valentine's Day, permit me to address the question of how to romance a woman:
When you think of nurturing a child, most of us knows what that means. But when I ask people about how they nurture their spouse or intimate partner, they frequently give me blank stares, as if they don't quite know what nurturing an adult consists of.
Here are some common nurturing behaviors most adults crave: cuddling, being told they are loved, sincere compliments, great food, empathy, compassion, friendship, kindness, expressing an interest in me and how I'm feeling, going out on a date and affection that doesn't have an expectation attached to it.
Frequently, we expect our relationships to be positive, loving and responsive while we act upset, angry, rude or demanding. But people lose respect for those who are rude, inconsiderate or disrespectful.
So no belittling or disrespectful comments or behaviors - to your lady or to anyone else. Always act gentlemanly and respectful.
Be emotionally safe. This means you must remove your reactivity, defensiveness, anger, hostility, sarcasm, name-calling and negativity from all communication with your Valentine.
Being emotionally safe also means that you will refrain from withdrawing in order to get what you want or from threatening the stability of the relationship.
Reciprocal sharing is the best type of communication. It's about being interested and inquisitive about your lover's emotions, needs and desires. It also means that you will be an extremely good listener, and that you can hear your mate's emotions without getting defensive, hostile or dismissive. It's intoxicating to feel that someone is truly interested in what you feel and think.
Endearments. Whispering "sweet nothings" in her ear. What character traits does she have that you respect or admire? Is she considerate? Trustworthy? A good mother? Compassionate? Sexy? Fun? A good friend? These are the reasons you chose her. Tell her.
While you're at it, write your own version of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. ..." and give her your answers in writing.
Express your love physically every day, through touch, hugs and kisses. Touch helps us to get close, feel close and stay close. If you're not touching each other a lot, your relationship is unlikely to feel passionate, and both of you will notice that the closeness and connection you once had has waned.
Emotional presence. Making yourself available and showing up. Having a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, hopes, hurts, yearnings and fears, and to truly hear hers.
Flowers, cards, notes, surprises, weekend getaways, sweet texts, voice or email messages, doing something to lighten her load or relieve her of some of her chores - these romantic gestures matter.
If these gestures stop, courtship will stop, and then your relationship risks growing stale. So no matter how long you may have been married, woo her.
Neil Rosenthal is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Westminster and Boulder. His column is in its 21st year of publication, and is syndicated around the world. You can reach him at 303-758-8777 or by emailing him through his website via www.heartrelationships.com. He is not able to respond individually to queries.


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Police are searching for a man who stole a pair of expensive headphones from Small Dog Electronics.
Police said it happened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Security cameras caught the man stealing the headphones before walking out of the Dorset Street store.
The man was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans with a large rip in the knee, a gray baseball cap. He was carrying a green shopping bag.
A bystander followed the man out of the store, but was unable to follow him down Dorset Street, police said.
The assailant may be connected to a Volvo with Vermont plates, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 802-846-4190.


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Converting SD recording to AVI
Well, now that you've recorded a load of programmes, movies, and Strictly Come Dancing! what are you going to do when you are running out of recording space? Well, some PVRs have the autodelete option, but to keep the recordings you don't want to delete you will have to convert them to a compressed format.
Using AVS Video Convertor (download a trial copy here), you can do this with ease. First you need to export your recording to an external drive or transfer it to your computer. With access to the .ts file you can drag and drop it into 'Input File Name' text box of AVS Video Convertor:
Click on the Format tab, if you are not there already, and click on the To AVI icon. Now, if the recording is from a commercial channel, you might wish to edit these out. This is simply done via the Editor, click on the EDIT icon.
Move the down arrow with the separation line to the spot at the start of the advert section you wish to remove, then click on the Trim Start button (top middle section). Then move to the end of this 'trim' section and click on the Trim End button. If finding the start or end frame tricky, you can 'zoom' in by sliding the zoom bar, so that you have a better editting accuracy with the arrow/separation maker.
After marking out all the adverts, zoom out to see the pattern and check that you've not missed a section.
Once you've satisfied that you've marked all the adverts, select each marked area and click on the 'Delete Object' icon to remove the ads. Do this until all the marked objects are gone.
Click OK to close the Edit screen and go back to the main screen. Click on the Advanced >> button to get the Conversion Options full screen. In the Output File section, pull the drop down menu for the Vide Codec, select DivX MPEG-4 or XviD MPEG-4 Codec. Now, click on Convert!
Click on << Advanced button to minimise AVS Video Convertor:
At the bottom of this window, it displays the conversion progress…
This recording of The Transporter 3 movie (unedited), compressed down to 1.4GB from an initial size of 2.5GB, from .ts to Xvid MPEG-4 Codec AVI, from an initial 2.5GB file.
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