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Headlines for Friday:
- Blackberry goodness 01:19
- Tagging blog posts 01:44
- It's alive! Reviving my iPaq 01:53
- Social Tech Brewing 02:25
- On the way home after a late night 22:56
- Life on the A-list 23:19
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1. Blackberry goodness: 01:19
Sandy read my post on networking and saw my note about Blackberry, that addictive little e-mail-anywhere device. I keep itching to connect with people or otherwise _do_ something during the downtime when I walk from place to place or while I'm waiting in line. Sales people swear by their Blackberries because they're hardly ever at a desk. (Ooh, let me go ping one of the people I know in sales to ask if he's on a Blackberry...)
When I think of it, though, I don't actually spend that much time away from the internet, just the time in transit. I sometimes bring my laptop out and type e-mail anyway, although it's not quite as convenient. I guess that's one of the reasons why I occasionally daydream about having a Blackberry or a similar portable device.
Is that really the right step for me, though?
Maybe I should be spending that time soaking up the scenery and working on becoming comfortable enough to strike up conversations with random strangers. Mike Fletcher told me about one of his friends who carries around a bag of gifts and just gives stuff to random strangers, meeting tons of awesome people along the way.
Maybe I should look up and connect with people. It's going to be tough, but Toronto's a pretty safe place to do this. I won't have to worry too much about giving people the wrong impression, I hope.
I'll just have to be better at managing my time and pinging people more often so that I can keep in touch. =)
I'll put aside time this weekend to ping maybe one of the evangelists you wonderful, wonderful readers (friends!) have suggested and ask how he or she keeps in touch with people. If I talk to lots of evangelists and they love the Blackberry, then I'll either make room for it in my budget or figure out how I can earn extra to make it cost-effective...
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Random Japanese sentence: 悲しいことに私の猫はどこかへいってしまった。 To my sorrow, my cat has gone somewhere.
2. Tagging blog posts: 01:44
At some point I really should write my own tag indexing thing. =) That way, it'll be easy to find out, say, all of the stuff "purpose".
Random Japanese sentence: かれの時ならぬ発言は秘密をもらしたばかりでなく、平和運動の計画をも、くつがえしてしまった。 His untimely statement has not only let the cat out of the bag but also upset the apple cart for the peace move.
3. It's alive! Reviving my iPaq: 01:53
I've decided to experiment with carrying an electronic device around again. Several people have reported seeing Moleskines coexist with PDAs, so I want to see if the two will play nicely together for me. ;) This is a Compaq-era iPaq (but not the research lab iPaq they sent me before; I miss that). Nostalgia alert!
I am once again impressed by Microsoft Transcriber, which understands my script/chickenscratches. Totally awesome.
I might use this to keep track of my calendar. If I can figure out how to get data out of it easily with my Linux laptop, then I might be able to use it to compose blog entries. At the very least, I can use it to read ebooks. Oh, and maybe I should grab a CF, reflash the Ipaq with Linux, and put Ruby and Python on the thing... And... >laugh>
(Hey, you know, this would be perfect as a ping-tracker!)
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Random Japanese sentence: その猫は私のそばで寝るのが好きだ。 The cat likes to sleep beside me.
4. Social Tech Brewing: 02:25
Last night's Social Tech Brewing social was lots of fun. (Notice how lazy I getabout linking? ;) )
- Phillip Smith arrived shortly after I did. He told me about
CopyCamp, a copyright and art get-together on September 28, 29, 30. All sorts of luminaries! Lawrence Lessig, Cory Doctorow, Michael Geist... Awesome lineup. I totally have to be there and blog it.
- Jason Doucette came next. Phillip asked him if he was into podcasting, and it turned out that Jason podcasts for the Toronto Vegetarian Association, which is at 17 Baldwin St. I should take a look at that. Phillip is vegetarian, and I'm a semi-vegetarian-wannabe. (I want to learn how to cook vegetarian food!) TVA's attendance has been dropping off, but their podcasts attract attention from people from other cities. Their podcasts are generally 20 minutes long.
- Phillip Smith knows about a progressive podcast host / aggregator which might be interested in the vegetarian podcasts. Other interesting links: http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com , http://www.veganporn.com ,
- Liam O'Doherty of avoid.net came too. He mentioned the Personal Propaganda Kit (T-shirts, stickers, etc) tie-in with avoid.net. He's partnering up with OCAD people to produce that, I think.
- Phillip recommended a few books: Ingenuity Gap, The Upside of Down.
- We also chatted about ideas for a Toronto wiki, something to collect information about Toronto. Interestingly, Rob Hyndman owns the domain. Good model - Davis wiki. (Hey, Himy would be a great fit for a project like that. He'd fill it with so many interesting stories!)
- Colin McGregor mentioned a group called Serial Diners. They're making their way through a phonebook of restaurants, and currently at K.
- Judy Chicago is with Women's Space.
- Gabe Sawhney's into the memory project and T.Ode.
- Jonathan found Social Tech Brewing through upcoming.org, as did Jason and Gabriel. So did I, for that matter.
- Introductions: Tempted to have "Hello, my URL is..." nametags. Reprogrammable nametags also sound interesting, as suggested by Colin.
- Jonathan's involved with Habitat for Humanity, which is somewhat interested in moving to open source.
- Introductions protocol idea: three words / , name. Putting the description before the name makes it easier for people to hear interesting things and pay extra attention.
- Social Tech Brewing modeled on501c tech clubs, nonprofits.
- New network: Mobile Mondays.
- Jane attended
DrupalCamp and is with DigitalEve, which is based in Lawrence West
- Chatted about Linux Caffe and social spaces. Seattle has free wireless in cafes, even to the point of having tables for two with outlets. People addicted. Some cafes turn off internet during weekends...
- Net neutrality
- Gabe mentioned that Dory of Wireless Toronto and a few other people are working on "Turn off the internet day".
- Jonathan's into $100 laptop, too. Pays attention to news.
- Chatted about gender segregation in bars, funny anecdote from Judy: "Don't be scared."
- Phillip described freegeek, an open non-profit computer part reclamation thing that's now self-funding. Break computers apart into components for melting into gold, assemble computers from working parts, keep one.
- Toronto Hydro goings-on
- Rob Hyndman says: By the way, I do own the domain for toronto wiki - because when I saw the story about the David wiki I immediately reserved the domain and pinged David Crow and told him he *had* to do it, and that I would contribute (domain, etc.). But David had seen it to and had already started!! http://to.ron.to/toronto/show/HomePage
- Check out Rob Hyndman's post: http://www.robhyndman.com/2006/06/02/a-wiki-for-toronto/
- Also, Jason Banico pledged to contribute to Asiarati, a knowledgebase for Asian countries. He's looking for other people to contribute, too. I want a wiki!
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Random Japanese sentence: 私は犬の方が猫より好きです。なぜなら、前者の方が後者より忠実ですから。 I like dogs better than cats, because the former are more faithful than the latter.
I discovered to my chagrin this morning that the Compaq iPaq no longer retains a charge, perhaps because its internal battery has gone kaput. That's what I get for leaving it dormant for almost a year. Like this stubborn girl who occasionally just Wants to Stay in Bed, Darn It!, the iPaq will grudgingly work if you keep it supplied with power, and it'll go back to sleep immediately after.
In retrospect, I should've paid more attention to the flashing orange LED as I copied my (very few) phone contacts into the PDA using Bluetooth. =) I had too much fun categorizing contacts and thinking how cool it would be to be able to broadcast a text message to, say, all of the Graduate House people for an impromptu barbecue, or give you a filtered list of all the people I know who are into both AJAX and Ruby, etc. I rather enjoyed filling in my calendar for the next few weeks. I even played around with transferring some of the images from my phone to the PDA, where I could view them with Internet Explorer.
Oh well. =)
The good thing about that, though, is that it's made me realize that the commute is not really hopeless, and that my Fujitsu Lifebook P1110 laptop is more portable than I give it credit for. I can usually snag a seat on the train, even during rush hour, and my laptop's small enough that it can fit on my lap without requiring any elbow space. Glare is not a big problem. Even if it were, I could just switch to speech synthesis and use headphones. (See, I _knew_ there was a reason why I was into wearable computing in college!)
I don't mind batching my mail and my blog entries. I've gotten quite used to it, and it gives me time to think (and cancel stuff!). I also don't really mind looking phone numbers up on my laptop and keying them into my phone to dial. I don't do that too often, anyway. Most of the time, I get in touch with people through e-mail.
One of the coolest things about my computer, though, is that it can start conversations. I don't think the Fujitsu Lifebook P1110 is sold here, which is probably why it always draws comments. It's cute! It's small! It's different! (Take _that_, all you "Think Different" Mac geeks! ;) ) Sure, it's scuffed and held together with masking tape (had some complications during open-heart disk-replacement surgery), but that just gives the computer more character.
Besides, people smile when they see the sticker reading, "The geek shall inherit the earth." I think I need aother sticker reading "emacs" just to drive home the point. I hope that means vi geeks will still talk to me, though. ;) What I need, really, is something that'll allow me to indicate my changing interests. A . An updateable , preferably. Not that I have much back-of-laptop real estate left. There, I've made Stowe's sticker vertical instead of horizontal, which will give me more sticker space to play with. Maybe I should add sticker paper so that peeling off and resticking stickers is easier, or maybe I should just let stickers accrete in layers to give people a better reflection of reality...
Oooh! Magnetic poetry for laptops using stickers and sticker paper! That might be fun to try out. Or maybe I could add a little plastic sleeve and have a "Thought for the Day" index card / Post-it. It would be nice to have an index card holder for this, anyway. That sound like a job for duct tape...
Battery life's holding up, too. The commute is an hour and a half long, which fits quite well. I might want to get a new extended battery so that I can go back to advertised battery life (my current one drains in 2 hours or so instead of the 8-10 promised, waah!), but that's not a particularly high priority right now because the cafe I most like to work in is clueful enough to not only allow geeks to plug in, but also to provide power bars so that we don't have to fight over outlets. ;)
A better battery would be handy for conferences, though, as I take _way_ too many notes. It's fun!
You know what would be really, really cool? A wireless chording one-handed keyboard - like the Twiddler, but Bluetooth, but not one of those homebrew Bluetooth hacks that might fall apart in my backpack. Or a wireless mouse/remote so that I could control ebooks while my laptop is in my backpack. I had this totally sweet deal going with my Twiddler before, because I could just leave my laptop in my backpack and control the speech synthesis output from outside.
I should try out the Vaio again to see if that'll be a bit more portable. That one was designed to be used while walking around, so it might be an interesting experience.
Okay, I should stop writing about gadgets... <laugh> I don't have a pressing need for anything extra at the moment, and I'm still learning to make the most of what I have. =)
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Random Japanese sentence: テーブルに猫の足跡が付いている。 There are footprints of a cat on the table.
6. On the way home after a late night: 22:56
I'm starving and my hands are a little bit weak. I've had nothing but hot chocolate since lunch, too pressed for time to even raid the vending machines near the cafeteria. The data I needed for my paper only came in today, and with deadlines for both the CASCON paper and my article on social bookmarking for the lab newspaper, today was... well... challenging. =)
It didn't help that I spent most of the morning puttering about the blogosphere, welcoming people in and updating my blog. I knew I was supposed to work on the social bookmarking article and I had bits and pieces of what I wanted to say, but I couldn't quite sit down and do it. On Monday, I think I'll get that out of the way before I even start catching up with the blogosphere.
Yes, yes, way too much hacking. Along the way, I'd installed a few more extensions for my browser, including one that made it easier for me to paste some boilerplate into textareas (good for blog newbie tutorials). I wanted to chat with other IBM student bloggers at lunch, so I wrote a quick and dirty Ruby script that generated an OPML file given a set of e-mail addresses so that I could import that OPML file into my blog reader. I turned up only three bloggers, though: me, Pranam, and Kevin. Oh well. We'll get there eventually...
Even the fresh data I received distracted me. I couldn't wait to slice and dice it in interesting ways! It was a good thing that Mark scheduled a 3:00 phone call in order to check up on me. (Yay fantastic research supervisor!) He reminded me about the CASCON deadline, but also reassured me that it was doable and that he was around to help. =)
David also called me up to talk about some complications in the data set. We figured out how to deal with some missing data, and I think the workaround we came up with was okay. Then I went back to 1panicking. Fortunately my editor moved the deadline for my social bookmarking article to Monday so I could concentrate on my research.
So all I had to do was code the visualizations. I felt myself performing a bit more sluggishly than I'm comfortable with - too little sleep, not enough food - but I slogged through it anyway. Fortunately I knew enough Ruby to squish the data into a form I could easily work with, and I had learned enough about the Prefuse visualization library to add filters to the dataset, allowing me to get snapshots of the data. Yay.
So that worked out. My timing was perfect, too. I dumped screeshots into (gasp) a Microsoft Word document, blogged a couple of interesting things on my internal blog, and ran to catch the bus. I waited around five minutes for the bus - ompletely anxious, of course, as those buses run only once an hour!
So now I'm on a bus - the second on this trip - a little bit weak - I really should always bring emergency food in my backpack - but I'll be fine.
The coding was almost fun, even, playing around with Ruby for text processing and Java for visualization...
Random Japanese sentence: この種の猫にはしっぽがない。 The tail is absent in this type of cat.
7. Life on the A-list: 23:19
Somewhere along the way, I managed to end up as the hottest blogger within IBM, with over a thousand hits. I usually hover around third or fourth on the list of the daily top blogs. This is the first time I've ended up first, and that by a margin of around three hundred hits.
Some people at IBM have been gently teasing me about my A-list status. Stephen's one to talk: his blog post is currently the most-commented entry. Pranam made sure I blogged about his cool visualization and joked about how that resulted in such a jump in his hits. Mark isn't quite sure if my being a top blogger internally is a good thing or a bad thing, considering how little I've written for research. (Meep.)
I procrastinate by learning and writing. Now if only we could figure out how to translate that into research or business... ;)
Life on the A-list is cool, though. Because I read pretty much everything on the internal blogosphere anyway, I like being able to highlight cool entries and encourage people to leave comments. I wanted to help IBMers discover related blogs, so I added an ultracool Flash tag discovery thingy from another IBMer who actually spent some time fixing a few problems that came up when I tried it on my blog. And of course I love getting to meet people through my blog and getting feedback on my thoughts...
When I post about social computing on my internal blog, though, I'm basically preaching to the choir. No, not even that. I end up preaching to other evangelists. ;) I need to figure out how to extend beyond that. I owe my sponsors tangible results. That might be a good place to start.
What can I do to give back to IBM and do some research? Must think...
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Photo Booth is included in Mac OS X. Reinstall the OS and it will be reinstalled too.
Then you'll have to do all the updates until the current version, using Software Update. (But I suppose you already know that.)
I deleted my photo booth by a acident and know i dont know how to download it again
I Lost my photo booth application and then now I can not download. Does some body know from where I can download it?
I really love the "Glow," "Colored Pencil," and "Comic Book" effects especially. Some of the warping effects are fun too, but I mostly use the stylized effects for pretty portraits. It's a great program that I still use regularly for taking snapshots of myself (and whoever else happens to be around)!
The effects are pretty useless and over-used by now, but I still use it quite alot for taking snapshots and such. It's easy and comes with the System.
@alej744 : Except for naked women ;-)
All the effects have become old now.
I hate seeing Photo Booth pictures.
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Thibodaux Police Department remembers assistant chief
Published: Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:03 p.m.
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In connection with Black History Month, Thibodaux Police Department and Police Chief Scott Silverii announced they are honoring a former Thibodaux Police assistant chief who died more than 20 years ago.
Preston "Jake" Jacobs was hired in 1969 as the second black man to join the police force. He served as assistant chief under three different police chiefs.
"Capt. Jacobs is not remembered for the rank or commendation awards, but for the lives he touched and the life he lived," the department said in a statement.
After being hired, Jacobs rose to the rank of sergeant, then lieutenant, then captain, the department said.
His photo is still displayed at the Thibodaux Police Department. He died of cancer in 1992, police said.
"Because of the racial unrest and race-related riots during the era, Jacobs' first years as a police officer were difficult for him and the police department," the late Chief Earl Melancon Sr. was quoted as saying in the past. "Jacobs played an important role during the time and served the black and white communities impartially. Both communities respected him. To be a black officer, he had to do his job and be well-liked, and that's what he did."
Police Capt. Brian Rhodes also had a few words to share about Jacobs.
"He always had a handshake for you," Rhodes said. "All class. I not only looked up to him, I wanted to be just like him."
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"Kick-Ass" & "The Ultimates" writer Mark Millar opens up on his new consultant gig for 20th Century Fox's Marvel movies, how "The Wolverine" starts a new path for the X-Men and preps more Millarworld movies.
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Marvel Comics has revealed Joe Quesada's Marvel NOW! variant covers, including "All-New X-Men" #1, "Iron Man" #1, "Fantastic Four" #1 and "Thor: God of Thunder" #1. The issues are available for purchase November 2012.
Marvel has released a first look at Matt Fraction and Mark Bagley's "Fantastic Four" #1, marking a new direction for Marvel's First Family in Marvel NOW! The new adventures of the Fantastic Four begin November 14.
Doug Zawisza gives Jonathan Hickman & Ryan Stegman's final issue of "Fantastic Four" 4 stars, saying, "the legacy Hickman leaves with 'Fantastic Four' is undeniably impressive."
The first trailer for "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2" hits the web! Norman Reedus discusses Daryl Dixon in "The Walking Dead!" Mark Millar discusses his role as creative consultant for Fox! Plus, "Happy" and more!
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"Kick-Ass" creator Mark Millar has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to serve as creative consultant on its X-Men and Fantastic Four films.
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Marvel Comics brought its Marvel NOW! news to Fan Expo Canada, explaining how it spins out of the events of AvX and what fans should expect from the new creative teams on "Avengers," "FF," "Deadpool" and "All-New X-Men."
Augie covers a variety of items this week, from Mike Wieringo's start on "Fantastic Four" and the death of Joe Kubert to the funny thing about Marvel NOW! covers and Brian K. Vaughan's new creator-owned success.
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The latest Marvel NOW! creative switch up sees writer Matt Fraction brings a new twist to "The Fantastic Four" with Mark Bagley while a second team consisting of Ant-Man, She-Hulk, Medussa and Miss Thing star in "FF" with Mike Allred.
Joss Whedon returns for "The Avengers 2" and more! "Dark Knight Rises" deleted scene revealed! A new cast poster for "The Walking Dead" hits the web! Plus, "The Hobbit" and more!
Fox denies trading "Fantastic Four" characters for more time on "Daredevil!" President Obama weighs in on "The Dark Knight Rises!" Guillermo del Toro gives an update on the "Hulk" television series! Plus, "Robocop" and more!
Time is running out for Fox to retain rights to the "Daredevil" universe of characters, but a new report denies the studio will exchange the rights for characters Galactus and the Silver Surfer to keep the blind hero.
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Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents exclusive previews of Jonathan Hickman and Giuseppe Camuncolli's "Fantastic Four" #608 and Kieron Gillen and Daniel Acuña's "Uncanny X-Men" #16!
Six months after it began circling the 28-year-old director of "Chronicle," Fox has officially set Josh Trank to helm the reboot of its "Fantastic Four" reboot. Production could begin as early as next spring.
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In the latest examination of first appearances in comic book lore, CSBG examines the first time that Batman vanished from Commissioner Gordon's office without Gordon noticing and more.
Doug Zawisza gives "Fantastic Four" #607 4 stars, calling the issue by Jonathan Hickman, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Karl Kesel "another paragraph in the love-letter to the imaginative corners of the Marvel Universe."
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This week, check out the hidden advertisement in the pages of a Spider-Man comic, John Ostrander pays tribute to C.S. Lewis in the pages of "Martian Manhunter" and the Fantastic Four gives "I Love Lucy" a nod!
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About the Book
"Pratchett . . . has a satirist's instinct for the absurd and a cartoonist's eye for the telling detail."
—Daily Telegraph (London)
"The purely funniest English writer since Wodehouse."
—Washington Post Book World
Sam Vimes, watch commander of Ankh-Morpork, is at long last taking a much-needed (and well deserved) vacation. But, of course, this is Discworld®, where nothing goes as planned—and before Vimes can even change his cardboard-soled boots for vacationer's slippers, the gruff watch commander soon finds himself enmeshed in a fresh fiasco fraught with magic, cunning, daring, and (for the reader more than for poor Vimes) endless hilarity. Did he really expect time off? As Vimes himself says in Feet of Clay, "there's some magical creature called 'overtime,' only no one's even seen its footprints." Following the New York Times bestselling Unseen Academichals, Terry Pratchett delivers an enthralling new tale from a place of insuperable adventure: Discworld.
Discworld® is a registered trademark.
For nearly three decades, Terry Pratchett has enthralled millions of fans worldwide with his irreverent, wonderfully funny satires set in the fabulously imaginative Discworld, a universe remarkably similar to our own. From sports to religion, politics to education, science to capitalism, and everything in between, Pratchett has skewered sacred cows with both laughter and wisdom, and exposed our warts, foibles, and eccentricities in a unique, entertaining, and ultimately serious way.
At long last, Lady Sybil has lured her husband, Sam Vimes, on a well-deserved holiday away from the crime and grime of Ankh-Morpork. But for the commander of the City Watch, a vacation in the country is anything but relaxing. The balls, the teas, the muck—not to mention all that fresh air and birdsong—are more than a bit taxing on a cynical city-born and -bred copper.
Yet a policeman will find a crime anywhere if he decides to look hard enough, and it's not long before a body is discovered, and Sam—out of his jurisdiction, out of his element, and out of bacon sandwiches (thanks to his well-meaning wife)—must rely on his instincts, guile, and street smarts to see justice done. As he sets off on the chase, though, he must remember to watch where he steps. . . . This is the countryside, after all, and the streets most definitely are not paved with gold.
Hailed as the "purely funniest English writer since Wodehouse" (Washington Post Book World), with a "satirist's instinct for the absurd and a cartoonist's eye for the telling detail" (Daily Telegraph, London), Terry Pratchett offers a novel of crime, class, prejudice, and punishment that shows this master at his dazzling best.
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Critical Praise
"In short, this is as busy and as daft as any other Discworld yarn, which means it is the quintessence of daft. Nobody writes fantasy funnier than Pratchett." — Booklist
"This account of Unseen University's entry into the world of soccer (or, as they occasionally call it, "foot-the-ball") pushes past the usual conventions of satire to offer equal parts absurdist philosophy and heartwarming romance....A witty addition to the long-running fantasy series" — Kirkus Reviews
"A triumphant effort." — The Independent on Sunday
"Like Pratchett, [narrator Stephen Briggs] loves the comic rhythm, sound, and very taste of words-just for their own sake. So order up a tuna-spaghetti-jam sandwich (with sprinkles) and be prepared for a wonderful time." — AudioFile Magazine
"Thirty-seven books in and ... Discworld is still going strong...and doing so with undimmed, triumphant exuberance. " — The Guardian
"…[SNUFF is a] lively outing, complete with sly shout-outs to Jane Austen and gritty police procedurals." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The humor is sharp and the characters are charming, and the plight of the goblins creates moments of genuine pathos that are the highlight of the book." — Tor.com
"Brilliantly complex." — The Straits Times
"In the history of comic fantasy, Mr. Pratchett has no equals for invention or for range. " — Wall Street Journal
"Series followers will delight in this latest entry. . . . Pratchett's fun, irreverent-seeming story line masks a larger discussion of social inequalities and the courage it takes to stand up for the voiceless." — Library Journal
"Funny, of course, but with plenty of hard edges; and, along with the excellent lessons in practical police work, genuine sympathy for the ordinary copper's lot. A treat no fan of Discworld—and there are boatloads of them—will want to miss." — Kirkus Reviews
Product Details
- Imprint: Harper
- On Sale: 10/11/2011
- Trimsize: 6 in (w) x 9 in (h) x 1.29 in (d)
- Pages: 416
- List Price: 25.99 USD
- BISAC1: FICTION / General


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George Zimmerman accused in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin can be released on $150,000 bail, a judge ruled at a hearing in Florida state court in Sanford, Friday.
Zimmerman charged with second degree murder was freed on bail with conditions that he have no contact with the Martin family, submit to electronic monitoring, and check in with his monitors every three days.
He has to abide by a curfew from 7pm to 6am and will be monitored for the use of controlled substances.
Judge Kenneth Lester stated, "There is to be no contact with the victim's family. There is to be no possession of firearms, be they rifles, shotguns, handguns, pistols, revolvers, any type of firearm or destructive device. There is to be no consumption of alcohol."
Parents devastated at decision
At the bail hearing an apologetic Zimmerman dressed smartly in a suit but shackled around the waist and wrists told Martin's parents, "I am sorry for the loss of your son. I did not know old he was. I thought he was a little bit younger than I am. And I thought he was armed."
Martin's parents, angry at the judge's decision to grant bail, left the court together and declined to answer queries from reporters. According to the family attorney Benjamin Crump they felt the apology rendered was belated and insincere.
Crump told reporters, "They are devastated. And it was devastating that he got to give a self-serving apology to help him get a bond. They [the parents] were very outraged at that."
He added, "They feel it was just so self-serving, that it was one of those things that was not sincere.
"We can only guess that his motive was to get sympathy. It's 50 days later at his bond hearing, and for the first time he's saying, 'I'm sorry for killing Trayvon.'"
The high-profile incident
The unarmed teenager's death sent shockwaves through the nation. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, spotted 17-year-old Trayvon walking through his gated community and grew suspicious of the teen, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
On calling 911, the police dispatchers advised him not to pursue Martin and that an officer would be there shortly. However, for some unknown reasons, Zimmerman got out. By the time police arrived on the scene, Martin was shot dead.
The 28-year-old claimed he acted in self-defense and had yelled for help before firing the gun. According to reports, Zimmerman told police there was a scuffle and Martin punched him in the nose, knocked him down and slammed his head into the ground repeatedly.
He was not arrested or charged with a crime as there was no evidence to dispute Zimmerman's self-defense claim. Moreover, he was also protected by the so-called "Stand Your Ground" law that allows Florida residents to shoot someone they believe is threatening them.
A special prosecutor's investigation charged Zimmerman with second-degree murder last week and he turned himself in on April 12.
If convicted Zimmerman could face life in prison.


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When science makes you smile
12.10.2012 - Hello readers! You know, when you view the biotechnology landscape from a Brussels perspective, you can very easily get stuck looking at the bad bits – meddling politicians, poor science reporting, insane funding decisions. Goodness knows I have had to solve the euro crisis already this year, and most months I have something or other to moan about.
But no more. I was recently reminded of all the joy that science can bring. In fact, I had a grin on my face afterward for the rest of the day. Certainly takes your mind off explaining to your mother that hand cream doesn't make you go blind, and that GMOs probably won't turn you into a zombie.
I am referring, of course, to the Ig® Nobel Awards (www.improbable.com) – a cele-bration of ridiculous but excellent science, where the prizes are handed out by bemused Nobel laureates and where, if you outstay your welcome speech, a child shouts that you are boring. 2012 was no exception, as Europe demonstrated again that it leads the world in mad science. Not all of the winners were from biotech fields, but I want to share my favourites with you anyway because they will remind you of how much you love what you do. European researchers featured in most prizes, so we can be proud of the contribution we make to science that makes you smile.
When next in Paris, remember that leaning to the left can make the Eiffel Tower seem smaller. Scientists from the Erasmus University Rotterdam delivered this stunning revelation for the Psychology Prize. And how many tourists will be at an angle next time they visit?
My second favourite was the Neuroscience Prize, which demonstrated that, using complicated instruments and simple statistics, researchers can see meaningful brain activity anywhere – even in a dead salmon. How often have I thought that in a queue for train tickets, where the person holding it up at the front is clearly dead but exhibiting signs of life?
The forces that shape and move a pony-tail was an awesome one for the Physics Prize – a joint effort from Unilever UK, the Cambridge University and the University of Warwick for that. Thanks boys!
The Anatomy Prize was also highly relevant, with research suggesting that chimpanzees can recognise each other from photos of their rear ends. Indeed, there are some distinctive backsides in Brussels, although I could not possibly comment on who they are.
Finally, French researchers played a blinder for the Medicine Prize, with work on minimising the chances of patients exploding during a colonoscopy. That was a weight off my mind – and my large intestine.
The point of the Ig Nobels is that science is fun, not boring, and everything is relevant. Europeans helped fuel technological development through scientific investigation. And if your kids ask more questions after hearing about these prizes, then we are still pursuing just the kind of research we need.http://www.european-biotechnology-news.com/people/heard-in-brussels/2012/when-science-makes-you-smile.html


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Yarn Profile: Rowanspun DK
First Impressions
New yarns excite me, and the Rowanspun line was no exception. For weeks I carried the DK skein in my knitting bag, pulling it out periodically to admire.
I even caught myself harboring covetous thoughts of skipping a review so I could use the yarn for my own selfish purposes. With that much anticipation, I suppose it was only natural that I felt a little disappointed when I finally got to knit with it.
The Rowanspun line presents a new and unusual consistency for wool, not unlike a strand of spaghetti coated in lint from your dryer. The DK weight is airy and light, combining the matte look of brushed mohair with the huggability of chenille and the fineness of Shetland wool.
Rowanspun is available in 4-ply, DK, Aran, and chunky weights. The DK comes in 10 colors: blue, turqoise, green, purple, red, pumpkin, brown, tan, grey, and white (names mine, not theirs). All the tones are rich and earthy, and many of them have a heathered effect.
Pattern support begins with Rowan Knitting Magazine #30 (Fall 2001).
Knitting Up
On the flip side, however, the yarn is extremely elastic. I worked hard to maintain a steady tension, but my stitches still appeared slightly uneven. The somewhat slubby texture of the yarn helped add to the hand-knit look.
Blocking / Washing
Those somewhat bland swatches with uneven stitches became soft, cohesive, almost flannel-like pieces of knitted fabric. They needed no blocking whatsoever, and the gauge stayed true.
Considering this frailty, I was surprised at how much of a beating my swatches took before they finally surrendered.
Initially the surface became more cohesive and fabric-like with wear, but finally the pilling began.
But if you like the Rowan aesthetic and want to have a little of it in your own life, Rowanspun DK is the perfect choice.
I'm also pleased with the price. For only $7.50, you get 219 yards of yarn from one of the world's most respected design houses. And you really do get your money's worth.
Previous Reader Comments
"Excellent review. I decided this yarn is definitely not for me. After all Rowan is no longer the great Rowan it used to be. It's now Coats. The yarns I like are Jaeger which is also Coats, but at lest here we have great regular yarns." mpoller, 9/28/2001
Yarn name
Rowanspun DK
Rowan Yarns
Fiber content
100% wool
20-21 sts and 29-30 rows per 10 cm (4 inch) square on 4-4.5mm (US 6-7) needles
Average retail price
$7.50 / skein
Where to Buy Online
The Knitting Garden
Weight/Yardage per Skein
50g. / 219 yards
Country of Origin
Manufacturer's suggested wash method
Dry clean or hand wash in soap flakes; do not soak; cool rinse; do not wring; short spin; do not leave wet; reshape and dry flat away from direct sunlight; use damp pressing cloth.
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John Travolta didn't let himself off the hook when it came to his bizarre pronunciation of "Let it Go" singer Idina Menzel's name at the Oscars on Sunday night.
The actor reportedly pronounced the name correctly during rehearsals, according to E! News. But, obviously, there was a small explosion somewhere in his brain between then and show time, when he called her "Adele Dazeem."
Uh ...
"I've been beating myself up all day," the "Saturday Night Fever" star said in a statement to E! News. "Then I thought ...What would Idina Menzel say? She'd say, 'Let it go, let it go!' Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy 'Frozen' took home two Oscars Sunday night!"
The Internet blew up afterward, with someone creating a "Travoltafication" name generator, through which people can run their own name and see how Travolta would have pronounced it Sunday night (John Travolta, for instance, would be Jort Tzddimorltzi).
Menzel, who starred in "Wicked," reportedly "laughed it off" afterwards, thinking it was "so funny."
That's one word for it.
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Green light for stem cell study
15.08.2012 - The British stem cell specialist ReNeuron has received the go-ahead for its phase I trial with disabled stroke patients.
After having reviewed the safety data from the first two dose cohorts, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has recommended to continue the PISCES trial with ReN001. ReNeuron's ReN001 cell therapy for stroke consists of a neural stem cell line. Until now, no adverse side effects have been found in the review period. Six patients have been included in the trial, the first 18 months ago. "We are delighted that the DSMB have given a favourable recommendation to proceed to the higher and penultimate dose in the PISCES stroke trial," said ReNeuron's chief executive Michael Hunt. The study is testing the safety and tolerability of the treatment of ascending doses of the ReN001 cells in patients with moderate to severe functional neurological impairments from their strokes in what is the world's first fully regulated clinical trial. In June this year, the firm revealed that the first five PISCES patients showed reductions in neurological impairment and spasticity. These improvements were sustained in the longer-term. If everything goes on as planned, ReNeuron could apply for a phase II study in 2013.http://www.european-biotechnology-news.com/news/news/2012-03/green-light-for-stem-cell-study.html


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Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy is staying mum about who will start at quarterback against Kansas on Saturday.
Wes Lunt went down with a knee injury early in a Sept. 15 win. J.W. Walsh played the rest of that game and went the distance in a 41-36 loss to Texas on Sept. 29.
Walsh proved effective in both games and has been taking first-team snaps during practice. Gundy says Lunt has returned to throwing drills during practice.
Gundy says he won't reveal the starter until Oklahoma State (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) takes the field against Kansas (1-4, 0-2).
He says Lunt won't lose his starting job because of injury but that "anybody can get beat out at any time."
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Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health (Reproductive Genetics)
Siobhan Dolan, M.D., M.P.H., is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an attending physician in the Division of Reproductive Genetics at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Einstein, in New York City. She serves as a Medical Advisor to March of Dimes and is also on the faculty of the Human Genetics Program at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y. Board-certified in both OB/GYN and Clinical Genetics, Dr. Dolan graduated magna cum laude with honors from Brown University and received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She did her residency in OB/GYN at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Yale-New Haven Hospital and her fellowship in clinical genetics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She received a master's degree in public health from Columbia University.
Dr. Dolan maintains her clinical practice in the Division of Reproductive Genetics. Her research interests focus on the integration of genetics into maternal child health, specifically looking at ways to apply advances in genetics and genomics to improve the health of mothers and babies and prevent birth defects and preterm birth.
Pennell CE, Vadillo-Ortega F, Olson DM, Ha E-H, Williams S, Frayling TM, Dolan SM, Katz M, Merialdi M, Menon R. Preterm Birth Genome Project (PGP) – Validation of Resources for Preterm Birth Genome Wide Studies. In press at Journal of Perinatal Medicine.
Rose NS, Dolan SM. Newborn Screening and the Obstetrician. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Oct;120(4):908-17.
Barlevy D, Wasserman D, Stolerman M, Erskine KE, Dolan SM. Reproductive Decision Making and Genetic Predisposition to Sudden Cardiac Death. American Journal of Bioethics Primary Research. 2012 July-September 3(3):1-10.
McNeil DA, Vekved M, Dolan SM, Siever J, Horn S, Tough SC. Getting more than they realized they needed: a qualitative study of women's experience of group prenatal care. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2012 Mar 21;12(1):17.
Cohen LL, Stolerman M, Walsh C, Wasserman D, Dolan SM. Challenges of genetic testing in adolescents with cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. Journal of Medical Ethics. 2012 Mar;38(3):163-7.
Dolan SM, Cox S, Tepper N, Ruddy D, Rasmussen SA, MacFarlane K. Pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding vaccination and treatment of pregnant women for seasonal influenza and pandemic 2009 influenza A (H1N1). J Am Pharm Assoc. 2012 Jan-Feb;52(1):43-51.
Janssens AC, Ioannidis JP, Bedrosian S, Boffetta P, Dolan SM, Dowling N, Fortier I, Freedman AN, Grimshaw JM, Gulcher J, Gwinn M, Hlatky MA, Janes H, Kraft P, Melillo S, O'Donnell CJ, Pencina MJ, Ransohoff D, Schully SD, Seminara D, Winn DM, Wright CF, van Duijn CM, Little J, Khoury MJ. Strengthening the reporting of genetic risk prediction studies (GRIPS): explanation and elaboration. Eur J Epidemiol. 2011 Apr;26(4):313-37.
Gracie S, Metcalfe A, Dolan SM, Kehler H, Siever J, Tough S. Utilization of the 2009 H1N1 Vaccine by Pregnant Women in a Pandemic Year. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2011 Feb;33(2):127-33.
Berns SD, Dolan SM, Kenner C, Abraham MR, Celenza J, Johnson BH. The Role of Patients and Families in Improving Perinatal Care in Toward Improving the Outcome of Pregnancy III: Enhancing Perinatal Health Through Quality, Safety and Performance Initiatives. White Plains, NY: March of Dimes, December 2010.
Dolan SM, Hollegaard MV, Merialdi M, et al. Synopsis of preterm birth genetic association studies: the preterm birth genetics knowledge base (PTBGene). Public Health Genomics. May 2010;13(7-8):514-23.
Dolan SM, Callaghan WM, Rasmussen SA. Birth defects and preterm birth: overlapping outcomes with a shared strategy for research and prevention. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2009 Nov;85(11):874-8.
Dolan SM. Prenatal genetic testing. Pediatr Ann. 2009 Aug;38(8):426-30.
Khoury MJ, Bertram L, Boffetta P, Butterworth AS, Chanock SJ, Dolan SM, Fortier I, Garcia-Closas M, Gwinn M, Higgins JPT, Janssens CJW, Ostell J, Owen RP, Pagon RA, Rebbeck TR, Rothman N, Bernstein JL, Burton PR, Campbell H, Chockalingam A, Furgerg H, Little J, O'Brien TR, Seminara D, Vineis P, Winn DM, Yu W, Ioannidis JPA. Genome Wide Association Studies, Field Synopses and the Development of the Knowledge Base on Genetic Variation and Human Diseases. Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Aug 1;170(3):269-79.
Torloni MR, Betran AP, Daher S, Widmer M, Dolan SM, Menon R, Bergel E, Allen T, Merialdi M. Maternal BMI and preterm birth: A systematic review of the literature with meta-analysis. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2009 Jul 7:1-14.
Dolan SM, Saraiya D, Donerkervoort S, Rogel K, Lieber C, Sozer A. The emerging role of genetics professionals in forensic kinship DNA identification following a mass fatality: Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina volunteers. Genet Med. 2009 Jun;11(6):414-7.
Dolan SM,Marion RW. Sociocultural Aspects of Working with a Family Affected with a Rare Autosomal Recessive Condition, in Teaching Cases Exploring Cross-Cultural Care from theBronxCenter to Reduce and Eliminate Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Health,AlbertEinsteinCollege of Medicine,Bronx,NY, 2007: 10-17.
Dolan S, Gross S, Merkatz I, Faber V, Sullivan LM, Malone FD, Porter TF, Nyberg DA, Comstock CH, Hankins GDV, Eddleman K, Dugoff L, Craigo SD, Timor-Tritsch I, Carr SR, Wolfe HM, Bianchi DW, D'Alton ME for the FASTER Trial Research Consortium. The Contribution of Birth Defects to Prematurity and Low Birthweight in a Population-based Screening Study. Obstet Gynecol 2007 Aug;110(2 Pt 1):318-24.
Dolan S, Moore C. Linking Family History in Obstetric and Pediatric Care: Assessing Risk for Genetic Diseases and Birth Defects. Accepted at Pediatrics.
Dolan S, Biermann J, Damus K. Genomics for Health in Preconception and Prenatal Periods. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 2007;39(1):4.
Green NS, Dolan SM, Murray TH. Newborn Screening: Complexities in Universal Genetic Testing. Am J Public Health 2006 Nov;96(11):1955-9.
Shapira SK, Dolan SM. Genetic Risks to the Mother and the Infant: Assessment, Counseling, and Management. Maternal Child Health Journal 2006 Sept; 10 Suppl 7:143-6
Pennell CE, Jacobsson B, Williams SM, Buus RM, Muglia LJ, Dolan SM, Morken NH, Ozcelik H, Lye SJ, PREBIC Genetics Working Group, Relton C. Genetic epidemiological studies of preterm birth: Guidelines for research. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2007 Feb;196(2):107-118.
Dolan S, Green NS. Newborn Screening Can Readily Become Part of Prenatal Care. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004; 191(6):2180-1.
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Picture the scene…holidaying in an extremely comfy cottage with everyone around you, including your faithful friend! That's just what it's like when you stay in a pet friendly cottage in Cumbria.
Whether you plan to explore the tarns and fells of the Lake District, the wild landscapes of the Pennines, the glorious Dales or the breathtaking scenery around Hadrian's Wall, Cumbria offers the perfect escape with your canine pal and guarantees a different walk every day.
Your pet friendly cottage in Cumbria will be well equipped too, often with dog beds, drying areas, stair-gates, enclosed gardens etc, so 'Scamp' will soon feel right at home.
With these Pet friendly cottages, 'walkies' has never been so much fun!
Out and about, numerous attractions welcome four legs such as Windermere Lake Cruises, the steam railways of Lakeside & Haverthwaite and Ravenglass & Eskdale, the grounds of Mirehouse Historic House and the delightful gardens of Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived for 37 years. Other options include the woodland walks around Conishead Priory & Buddhist Temple, the outdoor sculpture park and farm walks at High Head Sculpture Valley, or the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre.
So as you can see, there are all kinds of things for the family and the dog - plus a wonderful pet friendly cottage in Cumbria to come home to each night!


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Mobil 1 The Grid
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The final round of the Volkswagen Racing Cup comes from Donington Park and it looks like the title is going down to the wire with a handful of drivers still capable of taking the crown.
Donington Park plays host to the final showdown of the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 Championship between the two top guns Matt Rao and Hang Wei Cao. But who will be crowned champion?
Donington Park is where the Avon Tyres British GT Championship could be decided, with fast wheel-to-wheel action around the lovely Leicestershire circuit
Brands Hatch hosts three exciting rounds of the Cooper Tires Formula 3 Championship.
British GP Championship heads to the Kent circuit of Brands Hatch
The ultrafast and picturesque circuit of Thruxton plays host to the next round of the British Formula 3 Championship
High octane racing returns to Brands Hatch for more fast and furious Caterham action
Caterham Motorsport heads to Brands Hatch for the next instalment, and as the season nears its end the championship couldn't be closer
One of the world's greatest tracks: Spa Francorchamps in Belgium plays host to the next rounds of the Cooper Tires British F3 Championship
The Volkswagen Racing Cup travels to the exciting Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belguim. Can on-form Scot Stefan Di Resta add to his recent maiden victory at Snetterton?
Highlights of the British GT Championship 2014. The action comes from Spa-Francorchamps in the Ardennes, Belgium, considered one of the best driver circuits in the world.
A heady and eclectic mix of sports cars, bikes, bi-planes, helicopters, jet planes, powerboats and live music make for a truly memorable weekend at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire
The fast and twisty Snetterton circuit in Norfolk is the destination for Rounds 7, 8 and 9 of the Cooper Tires British F3 International Series.
With two of the longest straights in the country, the lively Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk plays host to Rounds 5 and 6 of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship.
Caterham Motorsport heads to Zolder in Belgium for the latest action, with Trevor Fowell currently leading the Championship. But how will things stand after this?
The Volkswagen Racing Cup moves to Silverstone for Rounds 5 and 6, where the drivers try their hands at the full GP circuit.
The biggest race of the year in the British GT Championship: it's a tough three hour endurance race that all the teams really want to win, staged at the iconic Silverstone circuit
Formula One hopefuls do battle on the Grand Prix circuit for rounds 4, 5 and 6 of this hotly contested Championship.
The Ginetta GT5 Challenge arrives at Rockingham in Northamptonshire for the next installment of racing action, and the competition remains very close.
The 2014 season of British F3 International Series kicks off at the oval track of Rockingham in Northamptonshire.
The British GT Championship is as close as ever. This week, the stakes are raised in a two-hour endurance race at the Rockingham Circuit, Northamptonshire.
Round Two of the British GT Championship is a tough one hour sprint at the Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire. Who can handle the pressure best? Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, or even the Bentley boys?
Avon Tyres British GT Championship highlights. The 2014 season of the British GT Championship gets under way at the picturesque Oulton Park, featuring top drivers and amazing sports cars
In the second part of the 72nd Members' Meeting coverage, there's more glorious historic racing from Goodwood, including the conclusion of the Gerry Marshall Trophy for 70s saloons.
A range of classic cars gather at the wonderful Goodwood circuit in Sussex, for a weekend of exclusive racing action and entertainment, featuring everything from 1970s saloons to Bugattis


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I'm a "transplant" here from Wisconsin. Even after 20 years, I still can't get enough of our wonderful local citrus. This is one way to work it into a main dish. The combination of tangy fruit, spicy jalapeno and distinctive cilantro is perfect over any meat, poultry or fish. We also dip into it with chips.
- 1 medium grapefruit
- 1 large navel orange
- 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- To section grapefruit and orange, cut a thin slice off the bottom and top of each. Place each fruit cut side down on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, remove peel and white pith. Slice between the membrane of each section and the fruit until the knife reaches the center; remove sections.
- Place sections in a large bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: about 5 cups.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Originally published as Tangy Texas Salsa in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p29
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Reviewed Dec. 1, 2008
"My 2001 annual cookbook has this recipe, and it calls for cilantro, which would be much more authentic anyway."
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A decade and a half before Nathan Dunlap's life was in Governor John Hickenlooper's hands, it was in Juror 39 and 11 others.
"We convicted him of that heinous crime and it should be carried out," said Steve, who was Juror 39.
Moved to El Paso county in a change of venue, the jury sat for five weeks before they quickly made up their mind about Dunlap's guilt and what his punishment should be: death.
"Governor Hickenlooper destroyed the jurist system yesterday. If one person can take what a jury came up with and set it aside, then there is no system, so why do you need juries then?" Steve said.
By writing an indefinate reprieve, Governor Hickenlooper indicated Dunlap will live as long as he is governor.
"Is it just and moral if we make a decision to take this person's life? Is it a benefit to the world?" Governor Hickenlooper said.
Juror 39 believes it's immoral to let a killer live.
"Some people say that it's cruel and inhumane if you put someone on death row, but what about the people who died, isn't that cruel and inhumane to them and their relatives?" Steve said.


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Definition of past in English:
1Gone by in time and no longer existing: the danger is now past
More example sentences
- The Conservative Party came round to him, and by October the worst of the dangers of that year were past.
- Surely the age of bigotry is past.
- But some argue the worst may be past.
gone by, over, over and done with, no more, gone, done, dead and buried, finished, ended, forgotten, bygone, former, old, of old, earlier, long-ago, ancient, defunct, extinct
literary of yore, olden, foregone
1.1 [attributive] Belonging to a former time: they made a study of the reasons why past attempts had failed he is a past chairman of the society
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- Club captain Johnson and past captain Jacobs completed six rounds of golf in a day to raise money for charity.
- The union's offer to assist the government is completely in line with its past practices.
- It is time to forget past differences and work together for the larger interest of the nation.
previous, former, prior, foregoing, late, erstwhile, as was, one-time, sometime, ex-
formal quondam
archaic whilom
1.2 [attributive] (Of a specified period of time) occurring before and leading up to the time of speaking or writing: the band has changed over the past twelve months
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- Michelle has been doing a lot of writing over the past year and has just signed a record deal with Mercury Records.
- We only went out for two months over this past summer and it was really hard on her when we broke up.
- There is a long-established genre of writing about boys' public schools in the past century.
last, recent, preceding, latter
1.3 [attributive] Grammar (Of a tense) expressing an action that has happened or a state that previously existed.
Example sentences
- Pashto has a rich agreement mechanism, but one that is manifested differently in the present and past tenses.
- We often use the past tense in English to describe an imagined present or future.
- British imperialism is habitually referred to in the past tense, as if it had gone the way of the empire.
1 (usually the past) The time before the moment of speaking or writing: she found it hard to make ends meet in the past the war-damaged church is preserved as a reminder of the past
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- They are expressing the national agenda of their new country by documenting important moments in the past.
- For each of the men their existence has been brought back to these moments of the past.
- We have been met in the past with surly and indifferent service at many retail outlets.
formerly, previously, in days/years/times gone by, in bygone days, back in the day, in former times, in the (good) old days, at one time, in days of old, in the olden days, in olden times;
before, hitherto, once, once upon a time, time was when, in auld lang syne, long ago, in antiquity
literary in days of yore, of yore, in yesteryear
1.1The history of a person or place: the monuments act as guidelines through the country's colourful past
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- They talked about their pasts, their goals, and their futures.
- The hotel has a colourful past.
- Given Cox's past, it is hardly surprising he acquired such coping mechanisms.
history, background, life story, life, experience, career to date, biography
1.2 informal A part of a person's history that is considered to be shameful: the heroine was a lady with a past
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- It's a basic film noir set-up: a guy with a past and a blonde with a problem, and a supporting cast of lost souls.
- The once-revered footballer is no different from any other alcoholic with a past.
- He's also desperate to unearth Lady Dedlock's secret past and is intent on making her life hell.
2 Grammar A past tense or form of a verb: a simple past of the first conjugation
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- In their recounting of experience encourage them to use the past continuous and the simple past.
- These percentages of the simple verb form in the past were much lower than those for the simple present.
- It takes time and effort to master the vowel and consonantal changes associated with the past of irregular verbs.
1To or on the further side of: he rode on past the crossroads
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- The sun was just reaching its peak when the horse and rider rode past the town's gates.
- Five minutes later Owen beat Dixon to a long through ball and side footed the ball past Seaman for a late, late winner.
- I walked several miles south along the beach past Venice and just spent some time relaxing and breathing in the sea air.
1.1In front of or from one side to the other of: he began to drive slowly past the houses
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- He rides past a big white church on the left of him and passes some condos to his right.
- I rode past many miles of homes and finally reached the bit of road that was more used.
- I got my boyfriend to come and see and we saw them move fast past the front of our house and out of sight.
in front of, by, beyond
2Beyond in time; later than: by this time it was past 3.30 my watch said twenty past twelve
More example sentences
- I got back from Lucca at half past midnight this morning, and spent about two minutes sorting the paper post.
- The family has been told Kerry is unlikely to live past his early teens.
- I arranged to meet Stephen at half past two.
beyond, beyond the limits of, in excess of
3No longer capable of: he is past giving the best advice
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- It is impossible to capture the magic of Galway and most folk are well past analysing it all.
- They were past being polite.
- Perhaps foolishly I thought I was past getting excited by press releases.
3.1Beyond the limits or scope of: I was long past caring and immediately fell asleep on the bed
More example sentences
- To have some other arena past college to strive for is a great prospect for our kids.
- When you get past the early stages you will both work out what gets to each of you.
- You have to be able to extend yourself past your limits and work in new ways for the individual.
1So as to pass from one side of something to the other: a flotilla of glossy limousines swept past
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- She said that from her living room she caught a glimpse of the car going past and then heard the bang.
- He was much quicker but could not get past and unfortunately, the time deficit by the time of his first stop was too big to handle.
- As the air rushes past it collects small quantities of the solution which are then deposited onto the skin.
along, by, on
2Used to indicate the lapse of time: a week went past and nothing changed
More example sentences
- We can recollect or retrospect the nature or character of a mental event just past.
- Many folks lack the courage to do so, even when the time to wait before acting is long past.
- The next half hour went past amazingly fast.
not put it past someone
- Believe someone to be capable of doing a particular wrong or rash thing: I wouldn't put it past him to slip something into the drinksMore example sentences
- Just kidding about that last one-but don't put it past them!
- Unless Labour announces a tax-break for publishers in the next Budget (and don't put it past them) this whole row should die down quickly.
- He hasn't disappointed himself or me yet, so I don't put it past him to make something happen within a year.
past it
- British informal Too old to be of any use or any good at anything: he was taken into his father-in-law's firm and became a partner when the old man got past itMore example sentences
past one's prime, not as young as one was, not as young as one used to be;in one's dotage, long in the tooth, as old as the hills;elderly, old, aged, senior, ancient, venerable;decrepit, doddering, doddery, not long for this worldinformal over the hill, no spring chickenformal senescent
- There is an idea that every player who shared in the '98 glory should be there this time, whether he is past it or not.
- As always these days, Clint's character, a down-at-heel boxing trainer, is old and past it.
- That's anyone under the age of 25 who decrees celebs, gushy reader advice and horoscopes to be past it.
pastness noun
- Example sentences
- She also says that the accompanying photographs provide 'an exquisite index of the pastness of the past.'
- It calls up the seeming paradox of writing a history, an account of pastness, of things that are of the relative present.
- Yet pastness and futurity, he argued, are inherently contradictory; so nothing in reality can correspond to them.
Middle English: variant of passed, past participle of pass1.
Words that rhyme with pastaghast, avast, Belfast, blast, cast, caste, contrast, fast, last, mast, miscast, outlast, unsurpassed, vast
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Marco Scutaro and Madison Bumgarner are done for the year. Barry Zito isn't, after three weeks of being buried at the back of the bullpen.
Scutaro will have a pin inserted in the pinkie finger on his left hand and is hopeful that he can correct the mallet finger injury that occurred when he was hit by a pitch on June 11.
After Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants also announced that left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been shut down, allowing Zito to make one final start at AT&T Park as he comes to the end of a seven-year contract.
"He's had a great year, but we're going to give him a break," Bochy said of the 24-year-old Bumgarner. "I think it's been enough for him. He's done great. If we were in a different situation, he'd be out there. But he's young and has logged a lot of innings."
Bumgarner finishes his third full season with a 13-9 record, 2.77 ERA and 199 strikeouts in 2011/3 innings pitched. After his last start, Bumgarner said it was important for him to reach the 200-inning mark, but he wasn't concerned about 200 strikeouts.
Zito hasn't pitched since Sept. 2, but has been throwing long bullpen sessions before games to stay prepared. He is 62-80 with a 4.63 ERA in orange and black but etched his name in the Giants history book with clutch starts in the NLCS and World Series last fall.
"I wanted to give him one more start," Bochy said. "He's done a lot for us. He's done everything we've asked of him. He's been great about it and has worked hard."
Bochy had plenty to say about Zito, Bumgarner and Scutaro, but Tuesday night's loss could be summed up neatly.
"(Matt) Cain pitched great," Bochy said. "We just couldn't get much going offensively."
The Giants' lone run came on Tony Abreu's fifth-inning homer. The Dodgers topped that with solo shots by Yasiel Puig, who homered on his first pitch after getting plunked, and Matt Kemp.us," Cain said.
L.A. Dodgers (Ricky Nolasco 13-10) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner 13-9) vs. 7:15 p.m., CSNBA


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A temporary piece of public art featuring several brightly colored doors could find a permanent home in Los Altos.
On Tuesday, the City Council is scheduled to consider chipping in $7,000 of the $28,000 needed to purchase Chris Johanson's "Door Sculpture to Talk About the Idea of Different Possibilities You May Have to Process in Your Life."
It was among several indoor and outdoor exhibits that comprised the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's "Project Los Altos," which ended March 2 after a roughly three-month run.
"Vibrantly colored with customized frames and handles, they are each open to different degrees, inviting viewers to walk through them and symbolically offering opportunities for change and testing our willingness to seek it," Jenny Gheith, assistant curator of painting and sculpture, wrote in a description about Johanson's piece on the SFMOMA website.
Johanson has agreed to sell the piece at a "discounted" price of $28,000, according to a report by City Clerk Jon Maginot. He is also comfortable with the piece being moved from its current location in Lincoln Park, just north of Main Street, but wants to be consulted first.
In its current planned location, the piece would conflict with the annual Art in the Park event. The Public Arts Commission has suggested moving it to an area just south of the Chamber of Commerce in Lincoln Park.
"The PAC feels this location would preserve the visual and cultural impact of the original location," Maginot wrote.
The Passerelle Investment Co., a real estate investment firm linked to billionaire Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has offered to provide $14,000 as long as the sum is matched by the city and community, the report said. The company also sponsored "Project Los Altos."
Joe Eyre, executive director of the Los Altos Community Foundation, has said his organization may be able to support the effort by setting up a designated fund, according to the report.
Approximately $3,000 of the city's $7,000 contribution would be drawn from a fund for public art, according to the report. General and capital improvement program funds could be tapped for the rest.
Email Jason Green at jgreen @dailynewsgroup.com; follow him at twitter.com/jgreendailynews.


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Wintry mix in weather forecast; storm watch issued
Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:41 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:41 p.m.
A winter weather watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday evening for Henderson and Transylvania counties, the NWS says.
The hazards are wintry precipitation, mostly in the form of freezing rain but also mixed with sleet at times, the NWS says, and should occur early Friday morning through early Saturday morning. Most of the precipitation should fall around mid-day Friday.
Accumulations of around a quarter of an inch of ice are possible, the NWS says, along with snow and sleet of up to a half-inch.
From staff reports
A high-pressure system from Canada mixed with a warm front may bring wintry precipitation Thursday night and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
"You may not see as much snow as you will freezing rain," Meteorologist Jeffrey Taylor said. "That is the main concern."
The accumulation of ice results in extremely slick roads and walkways, causes trees branches to snap, and coats power lines, according to the NWS.
There is a slight chance of freezing rain before 4 a.m. Friday, followed by a chance of snow and freezing rain, with evening temperatures in the low 20s. The chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
The potential for a wintry mix increases to a 70 percent chance Friday beginning at noon and lasting into the evening.
Friday's high is expected to hover around the freezing mark at 32 degrees and precipitation could build up to a quarter of an inch. Friday night, the chance of freezing rain diminishes to 30 percent accompanied by lows around 25 degrees.
Taylor said it is difficult to predict weather events 24 hours in advance because the conditions are sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
"A little change can make a big difference," Taylor said.
A cold front will follow that weather system and usher in an arctic blast of cold air for the weekend. The weather forecast calls for a high temperature on Saturday near 36 degrees under mostly sunny skies and nighttime lows dropping into the low 20s.
Sunday will be a little warmer with a high climbing to 39 degrees and a low around 30 degrees. By Monday, milder temperatures will return with highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 30s.
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December 7, 2005
They are the 11 men and women elected to represent the voice of thousands in Augusta but starting in weeks, the face of the Augusta commission will change. These five including the mayor will not be back next year, being replaced with five new faces.
One of those new faces, but perhaps no stranger to some, is District 7 commissioner-elect Jerry Brigham. He served on the commission from 1995-2001. He says he doesn't think a new group necessarily means change.
"I don't think you'll have a real major change of opinions of people on the commission. I'm hoping that we can have a better ability to work together as a group," Brigham said.
But despite Brigham's opinion, there has been talk that new commissioners will vote differently than those before them, possibly changing decisions on key issues like bringing a dragstrip to Augusta and appointing Interim Fire Chief Howard Willis to permanent status. But Brigham says there are much bigger concerns.
"I think that we need to cut down on the length of time spent in the commission meeting and take personalities out of the debate and get down to discussing the issues and the art and not keep discussing the same issues over and over and over," Brigham said.
Marion Williams is still serving his term on the commission and says Mayor-Elect Deke Copenhaver is an integral part of the commission's progress, but thinks it's the commissioners who have the real task at hand.
"There's no power in the mayor's seat anyway. The power relies on the commission, so I think if he works with the commission, the commission will work for him," Williams said.


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Seib & Wessel: What We're Reading Wednesday
Recommended reading from around the Web:
By Gerald F. Seib and David Wessel
Bob Kuttner makes the case for more taxes, more borrowing and more 'social investment' to produce more high-wage service jobs. [New America Foundation]
A visit to Washington by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush this week to talk about education inevitably stokes the talk—yes, it's begun—about his potential as a 2016 candidate. [National Journal]
Erick Erickson makes the conservative case for not giving any ground on taxes OR revenues—and going off the fiscal cliff if necessary. [RedState]
Nursing-school dean Beth Ann Swann's account of the challenges of dealing with a fragmented, uncoordinated health-care and billing system after her husband's stroke. [Health Affairs]
@jdickerson explains what President Barack Obama is trying to accomplish by taking his fiscal cliff argument out of the negotiating room and into the public arena. [Slate]
@NKingofDC: Will the youth vote stay liberal, altering the face of U.S. politics? [New York Magazine]
Sign of the Times
Minor milestones We've spotted:
Economy: Good news in the Boston Fed district: "A pet healthcare firm plans for 7.5 percent growth in 2012 but says it is all the result of "innovation" and not the economy." [Fed Beige Book]
Asia: The number of Chinese tourists in Japan in October was down 33% from a year ago amid territorial dispute. [WSJ]
Well-Being: Best countries in which to be born: Switzerland, Australia and Norway, based on 11 indicators. The U.S. and Germany tie for #16. [The Economist]
Politics: Mitt Romney won among voters who were looking for vision, values and strong leadership. But he lost among those who said they were looking for somebody who "cares about people like me"—by 81% to 18%. [Public Opinion Strategies]
Higher Ed: 4.6 million people in their 50s owe an average of $23,000 in student loans, for a total of $106 billion. [New York Fed]
Europe: 71% of Chinese companies but only 20% of U.S. firms say they're actively seeing acquisitions in the euro zone. [Accenture]
Globalization: GE CEO Jeff Immelt says the company sells more turbines in Algeria than in the U.S.
Corporate Finance: Self-storage firm Public Storage expects to save $1.9 million/year in lighting costs from replacing fluorescent lamps with LEDs at more than 2,000 locations. [GE]
For critical perspectives on politics and the economy from Jerry Seib & David Wessel, visit Seib & Wessel.


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Japan, 2012, 108 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subjects: Comedy, Sci-FiLanguage: Japanese English Sub-Titles
Screens at 1:00pm Saturday, February 23rd at the Sie FilmCenter
Based on the hugely popular comic book, Thermae Romae brings modern Tokyo face to face with ancient Rome in a culture clash that has to be seen to be believed.
Few things in life are as comforting as a good bath. No one knows this better than Lucius, a thermae architect in ancient Rome who designs glorious bathing complexes for the imperial city-state's elite. "I can only find peace underwater," Lucius sighs. So underwater he goes, and it's there that he travels forward in time some two millennia, surfacing in a bathhouse in contemporary Japan. Lucius is flummoxed by the "flat-faced clan" who inhabit this strange new world, but he's also amazed by the great innovations of their bathing culture. He begins to travel back and forth between ancient Rome and modern Japan, bringing with him all kinds of ideas. His fellow Roman's recognize him as a genius when he implements all he's learned during his journeys to the future, but, will the Romans accept all of these wild inventions?
Delightfully irreverent and deliciously absurd, director Hideki Takeuchi's Thermae Romae, based on Mari Yamazaki's award-winning manga series, attracted more viewers in Japan in 2012 than any other movie, including all Hollywood releases.
DIRECTOR: Hideki Takeuchi
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