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Pardee celebrates history, growth after 60 years
Published: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 9:15 p.m.
Evelyn Romeo, 96, can remember the day Pardee Hospital opened. In the early years of the hospital, which opened in 1953, Romeo served as a member of the Woman's Auxiliary.
When the doors opened 60 years ago, Romeo and other women were there to meet, greet and take visitors on a tour of the shiny new hospital.
On Saturday, the hospital will celebrate its 60th anniversary with the Diamond Jubilee Gala at 6 p.m. in Blue Ridge Community College's Technology Education and Development Center.
The gala, which is open to the public, is a fundraiser that includes a silent auction, dinner and live music. The Pardee Foundation will also announce its 10th annual Healthcare Philanthropist of the Year Award.
Romeo led tours when the hospital first opened, but she probably couldn't give tours of the facility now, she joked.
"I think if I had to go over there now, I'd get lost," the Lake Pointe Landing resident said with a chuckle.
Romeo, 96, was married to Dr. B.J. Romeo, the first internist at Pardee. The couple gave up a practice in New York to come to Hendersonville and help open the new hospital.
In the first two weeks, there were a few phone calls, she recalled. After those first weeks, they saw some stragglers. But that changed quickly, she said.
"Then all of sudden, boom," Romeo laughed. "I don't know where they all came from."
The early years of Pardee were entirely different from today's world of medicine. The doctors would do their work, unsure of what their payment would be or if it'd come.
"If they needed (care), they got it," said Dr. Bill Lampley, a former surgeon at Pardee.
Lampley was one of the original doctors who came from Patton Memorial Hospital on Highland Avenue as things shifted to Pardee. Lampley remembers discharging patients from Patton and readmitting them at the new hospital. His first surgery was a knee operation on a Hendersonville High football player, he said.
In the early days, it wasn't even a matter of whether or not the doctors were going to be paid; it was a matter of whether or not they'd be paid money.
"I've taken apples, chickens, ham and all sorts of things," Lampley said.
In those days, that wasn't a big deal.
"All the doctors had that before the Medicare came in," Dr. Samuel Falvo said. "It was great. We didn't mind."
Falvo worked at the hospital for nearly four decades, including a stint as chief of staff in the mid-'70s. He watched as the hospital and the town around it grew by leaps and bounds.
"Things were busier and busier as time went by," he said.
Patton Hospital could hold up to 26 patients in 17 rooms when it opened in 1913. When Pardee opened 40 years later, it had 70 beds. Today, the hospital is licensed for 222 beds.
"It's been constantly building," hospital board Chairman Bill Moyer said. "It's been constantly expanding services to meet the needs of the community."
The community has played a vital role in Pardee's emergence in Henderson County. A donation from Ivor Pardee made the new hospital possible. The benefactor donated $100,000 and asked for that number to be matched in fundraising, and Pardee Hospital was born.
Jay Kirby, current president and CEO, said Pardee is "blessed" with the support it receives from the community. Pardee's history includes a number of people who put their "blood, sweat and tears" on the line for success, he added.
"Clearly this organization is bigger than one person," he said. "We're just fortunate to have an organization such as Pardee in this community."
Romeo is one of many who invested in the hospital in its infancy. She was never an employee, but took part in fundraising activities and other functions of the auxiliary. She served as the organization's president twice.
She won't be able to make the gala, but Romeo hasn't been disappointed in what she has seen at the hospital her husband dedicated his life to.
"When I read what they're doing, I'm pleased," she said. "I've been real proud of the progress Pardee has made."
For more information about the gala, call 828-696-4666 or visit pardeehospitalfoundation.org.
Reach Millwood at 828-694-7881 or at email@example.com.
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Dreamweavers for Bay Area Brides
MOVE OVER, MILAN…Back off, Big Apple…when it comes to dressing a bride for her spotlight moment, the San Francisco Bay Area takes a fashion front seat. San Franciscans have always marched to a different drum, and for that all-important walk down the aisle a Bay Area bride needn't leave town to demonstrate her originality and style savvy. Custom couture and the pampering of internationally recognized fashionistas are just a BART or MUNI ride away.
In these next few pages you'll meet a handful of our local treasures: design divas blessed with a veritable magic style wand—your very own fashion fairy godmothers—who are sure to make you the belle of your most-important ball.
www.jinwang.netIn The Beginning: As a young girl, Jin learned to sew and construct patterns; by the time she was in high school, she was making dresses for her sisters. Drawn to the tradition of Old World ateliers, Jin spent 20 years in the fashion biz mastering the craft of expert tailoring and couture design. She started her own business in 1996.
Why Bridal? "A bridal gown elevates a woman's elegance. I am passionate about creating a piece of art that a woman will remember for a lifetime. Becoming part of her personal history is extremely rewarding."
Fashion Inspirations: Vintage gowns from the '30s to '60s; Dior, Chanel & Valentino. Current fave—Richard Tyler.
Style Brief: Sumptuous, graceful, timeless.
Signature Look: Memorable rear views with an element of drama and surprise. "I like to balance the clean, sensual lines of my gowns' silhouettes with architectural draping that enhances the shape of a woman's body."
Characteristic Clientele: "Independent yet feminine women with their own sense of style. They prefer sophistication and classic simplicity to a lot of embellishments. They are looking for an exceptional shopping experience."Shop Scoop: Classical music plays softly in the background of this well-lit salon on a quiet street off of Union Square. Beautifully presented gowns are out on the floor (no garment bags!), fitting rooms are spacious, and the ambiance is stress-free. The consistent theme is quality, from the rich fabrics and detailed workmanship of the gowns, to the high level of customer service.
The Little Things: At the final fitting, the staff assists the bride in a formal dress rehearsal, and the bridesmaids are shown how to bustle the gown properly so all goes smoothly on the wedding day. "We also provide an emergency kit with stain cleaners and sewing kit."
The Bottom Line: Custom couture starts at $3,000, and goes up depending on the embroidery. JinWang also offers complete redesign on existing gowns, or she can combine elements from different gowns into one unique creation.
One-on-one: "The customer's vision and ideas are an essential part of my design process."
Early Career Indicators: As a girl, Claudine would make doll clothes out of old socks and bits of lace. She has since traded dolls for brides. Claudine is proud to carry on a family tradition of Old World couture craftsmanship, begun by her great-grandmother.
Been A Pro Since: Claudine designed her first gown, of white satin and lace, in 1969. She's been designing custom formalwear for discerning women ever since.
Signature Style: Romantic, artistic, elegant.
Design Philosophy: "My brides don't have to settle; each is given exactly what she wants."
Fashion Inspirations: "I draw my creative vision from each individual bride—her personality, body structure and taste."
Most Important Question For Clients: "How do you want to feel?"Average Price Range: $3,000–$6,000, depending on design and fabric selection.
It's In The Details: Claudine's gowns are all French-seamed or completely lined. Beading and embroidery are done by hand.
Extras: After the wedding, Claudine cleans and preserves your ensemble in museum-quality packaging.
Known For: Her expert redesigns of heirloom gowns; patience, listening, and detailed creativity.
Why Go Custom? "Brides come to me for personal attention, honest expert advice and a truly unique gown."
Notable Clients: Won't divulge names, but her special occasion gowns have been worn all over the world, from the Emmys in L.A. to the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia.
Fun Facts: Claudine is a world traveler, Tai Chi practitioner, certified scuba diver, and white-water rafter.
Origins: "Clothes have always been my passion. My grandmother used to handcraft and embroider garments. My exposure to the colorful cultures of India, Africa and the Middle East, as well as my appreciation of artistic fabrics and embroidery, are reflected in the Swati line."
Group Effort: An entrepreneur known for her creativity and forward fashion sense, Swati heads a team of talented couturiers, including award-winning Bollywood costumer Reza Shariffi. Swati's overseas artisans dye and paint silk fabric by hand, as well as do the delicate embroidery and beadwork that define this Indo-fusion collection.
Style Sound Byte: Cross-cultural couture that is exotic, bold, sensual.
Signature Look: Two-piece embroidered gown…with high-voltage sparkle!
Most Memorable Creation: "An Indian woman who was marrying and American told us she wanted to look like a Victorian princess at her wedding. We created a gown that was a beautiful fusion of East and West, boasting traditional zardozi embroidery. The bodice was a corset with criss-cross strings at the back, and a fitted mermaid skirt. She was thrilled."
Cost: Typically, brides order gowns costing $2,500-$3,000. The cost can be as much as $10,000 or higher if the bride has real gemstones embedded in the gown.
Extras: Swati coordinates semi-precious jewelry to match each gown.
Design Philosophy: "Comfort, creativity and compliments for my clients."
What To Expect: Swati works by appointment and encourages a bride to bring only one other person along. "The bride willl play dress up, get a feel for my clothes and style. When she decides she wants to commission us to do her gown, I'll spend time with her on design consultation. We'll write a brief and specifications, do fittings and provide a sketch for the Indian team. In 8 weeks her original gown is ready!"
You Know Your Bridal Gown Is A Success When… "People say how beautiful you look, not how beautiful the gown looks."


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There were 70 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Thursday. At that time, there were 1,413 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Auto theft arrest: Officers spotted an occupied stolen vehicle driving near West Park and North Monroe streets about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police stopped the vehicle, detained the occupants and arrested Pedro Tinaza, 44, on suspicion of auto theft.
Resisting arrest: Authorities deployed a canine dog about 10:05 p.m. Wednesday to locate a parolee at large who was hiding in a hollowed-out sofa at his home in the 5000 block of East Washington Street. Daniel Campos, 31, was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and parole violation.
The California Highway Patrol did not submit an incident report Thursday.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 107 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Thursday, including eight vehicle accidents, 74 medical calls and two structure fires.
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What do Easter traditions really mean?
Published: Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 3:31 p.m.
In the Christian religion, Easter ends with the Ascension of Jesus into heaven after his crucifixion. But how did the bunny, candy and colorful eggs become associated with the holiday?
Each of the popular and beloved symbols marking this day has a unique story. But no matter their origins, for many, Easter is a time for joy and for families to celebrate Christ's resurrection, in addition to welcoming spring and the spirit of renewal following the dead of winter.
Here are the meanings behind several Easter traditions, based on an Easter special by The History Channel:
Easter lily
These white lilies, which only bloom in the spring, are said to represent purity. The trumpet-shaped flower also symbolizes the blossoming of new life much like Jesus Christ's resurrection on the third day after he was crucified.
Hot cross buns
With an icing cross on top to signify the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, this sweet treat is a favorite during the season. Hot cross buns are spiced rolls made with currants or raisins and have long been a part of Good Friday feasts.
The butterfly
Perhaps the most popular indication of springtime, the butterfly and its life cycle take on a whole new meaning in regard to Easter. The first stage, the caterpillar, represents Jesus' life on Earth. The cocoon stage portrays the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. And the final stage, the butterfly, depicts Jesus' rising from the dead.
Easter Eggs
Easter eggs correlate to pagan traditions, but eggs have longtime been a sign for birth and new life. The yoke inside represents Christ's emergence from tomb. The colorful Easter eggs got their origin from one hue — red — to represent Jesus' blood shed on the cross.
At Passover, a hard-boiled egg dipped in salt water symbolizes both new life and the Passover sacrifice offered at the Temple in Jerusalem.
Easter bunny
The colorful, candy-filled Easter we all know and love wouldn't be the same without the Easter Bunny. And he isn't bad for coaxing the kids to behave for a little while either. The Bunny's origins are not entirely known, though rabbits have long been associated with fertility because of their high procreation rate. The Bunny's arrival in the U.S. came in the 1700s when German immigrants brought the hare called "Osterhase" with them.
The same way kids leave cookies for Santa Claus, they'd leave carrots for the bunny — just in case he got tired from all that hopping the entire night.
Easter baskets
This tradition actually has German roots. To persuade their children to behave, parents would say the "Osterhase" or Easter Bunny would come to lay his colored eggs. Kids would lay nests to entice the bunny. When the tradition crossed over to the United States, those nests eventually gave way to baskets.
Easter egg hunts and Easter egg rolls
The first official White House egg roll took place under President Rutherford Hayes in 1878. There is no religious origin. However, the act has been said to represent a symbolic act for removing or rolling the stone that blocked the tomb in which Christ's body was kept.
Easter candy
Retail sales of candy during Easter come second only to Halloween. Chocolate eggs came about when candy manufacturers caught on to the popularity of the egg as an Easter tradition. Jelly beans became a popular Easter candy due to their egg-like shape, and the chocolate bunnies soon followed. After all, kids needed something to fill those baskets.
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Downing Going, Skrtel Going & my 3rd attempt at a player Post (Dislike you Yahoo)
For whatever the hell reason, yahoo has deleted my same post, written separately twice now, for no reason I can understand, other than maybe me including a clip/link to a youtube video..
Stewart Downing has been made available for purchase for 8M, along with his 93K weekly wages. He had said he's staying no matter what, however, he's slowly been phased out completely, and 5th choice winger, even further down when playing a 4-3-3, where Suarez/Aspas/Sturridge/Alberto/Borini can all play wide.
Via Italia, Napoli have reached an agreement to bring Martin Skrtel in on loan..? My 2 questions are, #$%$? and #$%$? He had a few clangers last year, but in preseason he's been impeccable, but to Toure's credit he has two, so why not at least have 3 top cbs? LLori of Sporting seems to be a dead one now, Alderweireld off to every club in Europe but us, and Papadopolous rumor of loan coming in w/ view to buy for 13M, but off a torn knee ligament. Above all else, if Skrtel is to go, why not just sell? He's worth 12-15, and his value will go down with a year, even worse if he does in fact end up at Napoli and not adapt there.. I don't get the loan.
We have to get involved in chasing Erik Lamela of Roma.. We've made 2 not so great purchases from them, should have been De Rossi instead of Aqua, and Lamela instead of Borini. I asked John Henry on twitter to buy him. He's my new "Cavani" (not like for like), as in a Serie A player I'll be watching. He's got absolutely blistering pace, plays both wide spots w/ incredible dribbling and ball control, and through the center with fantastic finishing skills, and only 21! If you've not hear of or seen him, have a look! His tag is about 25M pounds, and ironically as I've been trying to post about him a few days now, since the Bale saga has turned, and Suarez lingered, magically Spuds & Arsenal are wanting him as a key target now. He's an Argentine wizard, with World Class all over him! Forget Diego Costa, blah! LAMELA!!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
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'93K weekly wages' for Downing? You're joking right? I'm assuming that's a typographical error on your part Jason (you meant to type 39k rather than 93k). Even in this era of over-inflated wages for footballers, there's no way that Liverpool can justify paying Downing 93k weekly.
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I think he is right mate, in fact, I remember last season Brendan Rodgers indirectly saying "it isnt right t have wingers in the squad on £100k a week sat on the bench" so it might be a touch more and you can see why he doesnt want to leave!


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Gospel Extravaganza will feature youth music
Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:51 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | In honor of Black History Month, Cornerstone Full Gospel Baptist Church and the University of Alabama's National Society of Black Engineers' junior chapter are hosting the fourth annual Gospel Extravaganza.
"We host it at different churches every year," said Janice Filer, principal adviser for the engineering society. "This year, it's at Cornerstone."
The event will feature youth music and performance groups from churches throughout the city and will be emceed by Charis Wilder, Miss Black Alabama USA.
The concert is free and open to the public. It starts at 5 p.m. Sunday at Cornerstone, 610 Brooksdale Drive in Tuscaloosa.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A fourth straight win Sunday sent the 49ers off to London in jolly-good fashion, especially from an offensive and special-teams perspective, after their 31-17 rout of the Tennessee Titans.
Because these are the 49ers, most of the spotlight will shine on their quarterback and how Colin Kaepernick brought out the read-option attack in its long-lost splendor.
But this wasn't a one-man band on display in Music City.
"This team is special," said running back Frank Gore, whose second touchdown run put the 49ers ahead 24-0. "For the first time, I'm seeing other guys stepping up and we're taking small steps.
"I know that when Mario (Manningham), (Michael) Crabtree and other guys come back, it's gonna be crazy."
Neither Manningham nor Crabtree will be coming off injury lists for Sunday's game against the winless Jacksonville Jaguars (0-7) at London's Wembley Stadium. Sack leader Aldon Smith won't be there, either, but coach Jim Harbaugh indicated Smith is faring well at a rehabilitation center and likely will be back in the "next couple weeks."
Sunday's effort helped allay offensive concerns as the 49ers (5-2) again eclipsed the 30-point mark, which they've done in all previous wins. This hot streak also is keeping them on the heels of the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (6-1), who along with the idle New Orleans Saints (5-1) are the only NFC teams with better records than the 49ers.
"We've strung together a few wins, and we feel pretty good about what we're doing right now," Kaepernick said.
The 49ers believed the Titans would play enough zone defense -- a byproduct of Vernon Davis' big outing last Sunday against Arizona -- to thus uncork a read-option attack that's been largely under wraps all season.
Sure enough, Kaepernick responded with a season-high 11 carries for 68 yards, including his first rushing touchdown of the season and three kneel-downs to kill the final two minutes.
"I feel very comfortable, very confident in what we are doing," said Kaepernick, who completed 11 of his first 13 passes and finished 13 of 21 for 199 yards.
The outcome seemed set midway through the second quarter once Kaepernick put the 49ers ahead 10-0 on a 20-yard touchdown run. After a timeout and faced with third-and-7, Kaepernick lined up in the pistol formation, faked a handoff to Gore and then tore around the left side with helpful blocks from Gore, Bruce Miller and Vance McDonald.
That eight-play, 80-yard touchdown drive nearly ended in an interception three snaps earlier. But linebacker Akeem Ayers got flagged for hitting Kaepernick low, nullifying a would-be interception by safety Bernard Pollard at the Titans 13.
While the 49ers committed no turnovers, their defense came away with a timely interception, that by Tramaine Brock three snaps after Kaepernick's touchdown run. It was the first interception thrown this season by the Titans' Jake Locker, who returned from a two-game absence and racked up most of his 326 passing yards in a fourth-quarter rally.
Locker threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes -- 66 yards to Chris Johnson and 26 yards to former 49ers tight end Delanie Walker. But those scores were sandwiched around a game-deciding play: Kassim Osgood's fumble recovery in the end zone of a muffed punt that was incited by Darryl Morris' speed-demon coverage.
The Titans' late rally took some of the luster off the 49ers' earlier defensive dominance, as they didn't allow the Titans within 45 yards of the goal line until the fourth quarter
"This was Game 7 for us, and we treated it like Game 7 of the World Series, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup," Harbaugh said after his team handed the Titans their third straight loss.
Harbaugh was right in the mix of this Game 7 battle, literally. He intervened in a minor scuffle that broke out when Kaepernick hit Pollard, who retaliated and promptly got smothered by left tackle Joe Staley.
"I was right in the middle of it?" Harbaugh asked with a hint of sarcasm.
The 49ers now find themselves in the midst of their longest win streak since an eight-game run in 2011. Next stop: London, a long trip overseas for a team that Gore said is "taking small steps, but we're taking them in the right direction."
For more on the 49ers, see Cam Inman's Hot Read blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/CamInman.
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Boys hoop: Hearts rally past Kennedy
Mustapha Heron tallied 34 points, 19 from the free throw line, as Sacred Heart edged Kennedy, 61-56, Friday in an NVL Copper showdown. Tyran Flowers added nine points for the Hearts (3-1) and Malik Petteway contributed eight. Don Jarrett led the Eagles (3-1) with 26 points while Jaquan Love chipped in with 12.
Crosby 93, Torrington 59: Tyshon Rogers scored 30 points for the host Bulldogs in NVL Copper action.
Jarron Chapman added 20 points for Crosby (4-0) and Lex Perez had 19.
Aseim King had four points and seven assists while Daniel Jones contributed six points and 10 rebounds.
Tyairus Sands also had four points and 10 rebounds.
Dom Sabia led the Red Raiders (3-1) with 17 points and Desmond Langs chipped in with 14.
Naugatuck 63, Wolcott 38: Ryne Griesenauer scored 23 points for the Greyhounds in Naugatuck.
Jason Bradley added 13 points and Dayvon Russell 11 points for Naugatuck (3-1).
Michael Druan had 16 points for the Eagles (1-3) and Jayson Matos added seven.
St. Paul 67, Seymour 43: Reid Morin scored 14 points and the Falcons outscored the host Wildcats, 37-17, in the first half en rotue to the NVL win.
Daija Fitzpatrick and Austin Morin both scored 10 points while Tyler Jones added nine points for St. Paul (1-3).
Matt Vartelas had 15 points while Sean Maziuk contributed with seven points for Seymour (0-4).
Watertown 65, Derby 40: Logan D'Agostino scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers, as the Indians evened their record at 2-2 with the road win.
Anthony Yordon added 12, and Ryan Brown, Zach Kopp and Nick Mondak all scored nine for Watertown.
For Derby (0-4), Tyrae Small led with 17 points, Eric Hicks had nine points and four assists, Faris Korenic had nine points and four rebounds, and Ralph Kemper made five steals.
Amity 79, Woodland 51: Sebastian DiMauro scored 17 points, including four from long range that were part of a 3-point barrage by the Spartans, in the championship game of the Candy Cane Classic at Oxford High.
In all, Amity (2-3) canned 13 treys. Dan Horton (nine points) and Dave Ryan (12) each had three 3-pointers. Ethan Smith added 13 points for the Spartans.
For Woodland (1-4), Tanner Kingsley hit four 3-pointers himself and finished with 24 points. Austyn Brown added 13. Kingsley and Brown were named to the all-tournament team.
DiMauro was MVP.
Ansonia 72, Oxford 46: Eugene Culver had 18 points, five assists and three steals for the Chargers in the consolation game of the Candy Cane Classic at Oxford High.
Kevin Kelly added 17 points, 10 rebounds and had three blocks while KeJuan Gordon had 13 points for Ansonia (2-3).
Cole Chudoba scored 10 points while Matt Dogali finished with nine for Oxford (0-2).
Pomperaug 72, Northwestern 48: Cooper Mooney had 19 points for the Panthers in a non-league game in Winsted.
Alec Norden added 12 points for the Panthers (2-1) and Lucien Fortier had nine.
Steven McGrath had 12 points for the Highlanders (1-2) and Rick Perscehino added nine.
Litchfield 55, O'Brien Tech 37: Darrin Newbury had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the host Cowboys.
Matt McCarthy added 11 points while Steve Ringquist and Ryan O'Neill added seven each for Litchfield (2-1).
Don Morgan and Devin Bacchiocchi had 13 and 10 points, respectively, for O'Brien Tech (1-2).
Cheshire 64, Southington 48: Collin Jordan scored 20 points, and the host Rams outsocred the Blue Knights, 26-6, in the second quarter en route to the SCC victory.
Andrew Yamin added 14 points while Reid Duglenski had 13 for Cheshire (2-1).
Mike Pagano had 17 points and Patrick Freer 11 for Southington (1-3).
Wolcott Tech 51, Wamogo 33: Luke Pergola scored 19 points and Jake Munson added 17 for the visiting Wildcats.
Asante Maldon chipped in nine points for Wolcott Tech (2-1).
Devin Ruot led Wamogo (0-4) with 10 points. Jacob Fenn added nine.
Abbott Tech 79, Shepaug 36: Brandon Henry led all scorers with 21 points for Abbott Tech (2-2), and Nick Placella added 20 points.
Robert McCarthy scored 15 points for the Spartans (0-3). Ryan Lamay added nine points.
Bethel 69, Thomaston 31: Mathew Liquori scored 14 points to lead Bethel in the McCabe Holiday Tournament.
Matt Marx added 12 points for the Wildcats (2-1).
Tyelr Donofrio had a team-high 11 points for the Bears (1-2).
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OAKLAND -- Baseball season is upon us. As an American sport, there is much nostalgia around what baseball means: hot dogs, peanuts, family barbecues, catching a foul ball and good old-fashioned pride in one's team.
For director and producer Daron Ker, baseball became the bridge that connected American culture with his Cambodian roots in his film, "Rice Field of Dreams," which will be screened this weekend at the 11th Oakland International Film Festival.
The film festival runs Thursday through Sunday at five different venues: Grand Lake Theater, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, San Leandro Performing Arts Center, New Parkway Theater and Black Repertory Theater. There will be screenings of more than 50 films, including three screenings of "Rice Field of Dreams" on Friday and Sunday.
Ker spent about four years following Joe Cook, like him a Cambodian refugee, who returned to Cambodia to create the country's first national baseball team.
With the help of American coaches, Cook rigorously trained and prepared his team of 22 young men for a baseball competition -- the Sea Games -- in Bangkok. The film follows the team's journey throughout the competition.
As a baseball fan, Ker was inspired to make the film after reading about Cook's mission in a news article.
"This film is more than just baseball; it gives kids hopes and dreams and inspires them to pursue their dreams," Ker said.
The film's inspiring story and unique, independent flavor are what grabbed the interest of David Roach, director of the film festival.
"We look for compelling stories, stories that will inspire the audience. We look for original voices, authentic voices, if it's related to a particular culture," he said.
"And 'Rice Field of Dreams' is that kind of film. There are several Cambodian communities here, and Daron shows how going back to that homeland and having that pride builds something that can inspire."
For Ker, the most rewarding part of making the film was reconnecting with his roots. He fled Cambodia in the late 1970s in the midst of the Khmer Rouge massacres and hadn't returned until 2007.
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Since the publication of this training manual, EPA has developed a new approach to authorization, as well as new tools to assist in preparing authorization applications. As a result, certain portions of the training manual, especially the lesson on the attorney general's statement, have become outdated. The new approach restructures what states provide EPA in an authorization application for a set of state rules. For more information, see the Express Authorization page at this website.
You can view or download the original authorization training course (PDF)(174 pp, 1.23M). The course is broken down into five lessons that contain all the basic information necessary to understand the statutory and regulatory authority for state authorization and the process by which it is obtained. There are also several exercises to reinforce the lessons given.
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OAKLAND -- Maybe the Mayans didn't get it wrong.
The Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers are two of the best teams in the NBA. Perhaps the world, as we knew it, did end.
"This is a new day," said guard Jamal Crawford, a former Warrior who has been a catalyst for the Clippers' dominance.
"It's a new age, a new era. We don't care about our poor history or whatever, and I'm sure they don't either. We're flipping the script."
Two of the worst franchises, historically, are now running with the elite. The Warriors (21-10) are off to their best start in 21 years. The Clippers (25-7) had won 17 in a row before losing Tuesday night at Denver. Still, they are off to their best start since ... ever.
The teams meet Wednesday at Oracle Arena, and you would have to go back to the 1991-92 season to find the last time both teams were at least 10 games over .500 when they faced each other.
On April 17, 1992, the 81st game of the season, the teams played in Oakland. Tim Hardaway, Chris Mullin, Billy Owens and company were 26 games above .500 and locking up the No. 3 seed in the West. The Clippers -- led by Ron Harper and Danny Manning, with Doc Rivers coming off the bench -- were 10 games over .500 and on their way to the No. 7 seed.
Since that season, the teams have finished above .500 five times and made six playoff appearances. Combined.
"We're trying to change that," Warriors point guard Stephen Curry said. "Obviously the Clippers have their own story, and we're trying to make ours. It's a good feeling. Hopefully it will breed some good games between us."
There is ample reason to believe the Warriors and Clippers won't be going anywhere.
Golden State is 11 games over .500 despite playing most of the season without two key players.
Starting center Andrew Bogut has played four games this season. He shut it down Nov. 8 to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle and has yet to return. Swingman Brandon Rush, a key reserve, suffered a torn left ACL and MCL the second game of the season.
But in a drastic transformation, the Warriors have found success by being gritty and tough. They still shoot a bunch of 3s and push the tempo. But their success has been because of their defense and rebounding, which has people around the league believing the Warriors are for real.
"Sure. Absolutely," Philadelphia coach Doug Collins said. "Do they rebound? Yes. Top five opponents' field goal percentage? Yes. Top 10 defending the 3? Yes. Can they score the ball? Yes. So, do they have staying power? Yes."
Golden State entered Tuesday tied for fourth in the NBA in field-goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 42.9 percent shooting, and third in rebound differential, outrebounding opponents on average by 4.2.
The Clippers? They are third in field-goal percentage defense (42.7) and fourth in points allowed (92.3).
Of course, the Clippers have big-time stars, highlighted by All-NBA point guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin. But Los Angeles has proven players filling pivotal roles throughout its lineup: Crawford, guard Eric Bledsoe and forwards Matt Barnes and Caron Butler.
"To put together win streaks that are long, it shows a lot of focus," Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant told ESPN about the Clippers. "If you're going to have a winning streak that's that extensive, you have to have guys coming in from all aspects of the game."
The Warriors and Clippers have endured years of ridicule as NBA doormats. Even Golden State guard Jarrett Jack, on his fifth team in eight years, said if you had told him three years ago the Warriors and Clippers would been among the best teams in the West, "I probably would've laughed, obviously."
Now, the joke is on the rest of the league. While the basketball world fixates on the struggles of the Lakers, the rise of the New York Knicks, and every breath LeBron James takes, the Clippers have amassed the second-best record in the NBA, and the Warriors are only 31/2 games behind.
And from the looks of things, they could become fixtures among the contenders.
"With them they have star power, so they're definitely going to stay," said Warriors coach Mark Jackson, who played two seasons for the Clippers during his 17-year career. "With us, we have a foundation. We're not going anywhere."
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A young woman, especially one in the 1920s who showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior. And yes, flapper's still exist today, you just have to look harder to find them.
That speak-easy on the corner was loaded with flappers!
Look how short that girl's hair and skirt are! She's a total flapper!
Look how short that girl's hair and skirt are! She's a total flapper!
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a woman who, in the 1920's adopted the new urban styles and ideals of the time. They often had short curled hair and hats with small brims.
you people are a bunch of uncultured simplistic fucks who wouldn't know style if it anally raped you. How American.
by Corey November 16, 2003
A women of the 20-30's. Often wore short 'flapper' dresses with tassles or beads. Had their hair in either short bobs or curly. Fishnet stockings and head pieces were worn. Flappers usually wore a 'mole strap' and the man the she 'belonged' to had a matching tie.
Oh damn, that flapper is with that guy over there.
by xxFredxx March 06, 2006
The hipster of the 1920's. These women spoke up for what they believed in and dissed the status quo. They dressed how they liked, drank what they wanted, and avoided "mainstream."
Daisy Buchanan, from the Great Gatsby, was a flapper.
by me123412341234 March 09, 2013
Flappers is a word use to describe urban women...
Flappers are women who wear tight,short and loud colour clothing with bobbed or short hair,drove motorbikes and smoke cigarettes.
by Conliffe January 01, 2009
One who does a lot of trash talking and will not cease under any circumstance. This includes trash talking in place for another person. Mainly used and associated with competitive activities such as sports, video games and primarily street racing. The action of flapping can also be performed simply by flapping ones hand or sleeve.
Devon is flapping to the Audi driver because his Honda is faster therefore he is a Flapper.
by WokRacing October 06, 2011
an older woman's labia majora when they protrude more than normal.
women can now have them surgically made smaller or even removed in order to look younger down there.
women can now have them surgically made smaller or even removed in order to look younger down there.
my boyfriend likes to play with my flappers, yesterday he tried to tie them into a knot.
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Recently, there seems to be an abundance of articles on failed Linux evaluations in corporate environments. Most of them point out why Linux didn't make the grade for one reason or another. As Linux becomes more of a viable option for desktop deployment, I suspect we will see more of these types of articles. I, however, am not too sure they are all that enlightening.
Are you serious?
I begin to question some of these attempts at getting a fair look at alternatives. If the entity is serious about evaluating a Linux desktop what kind of testing program are they implementing? Two recent articles detail single user tests, not a very good survey if you ask me. Most also seem to be heavy Microsoft houses, using Exchange/Outlook, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server. There's nothing wrong with this as long as you concede that you are tied in to Microsoft technology. Don't expect a client replacement for Outlook that utilizes many of Exchanges features. There isn't a Windows client replacement for Outlook, let alone a Linux one; however, there are alternatives depending on your organizational needs.
Performing a limited test of an alternate desktop does little else than give you the false impression that your current choice was the correct one. Giving one user with one role and making it a test case gives you an accurate view of one user with one role. This is hardly a method of determining the downsides and benefits of what you are testing.
Smooth as a cats tongue.
Any test will have its ups and downs. Hardware changes, drivers, software changes, drivers, training, drivers, deployment, and of course the problems drivers present. I am always bewildered with arguments of drivers and the limited hardware support of Linux. The alternative gives the wrong impression that all the drivers for every piece of hardware in the organization is on that Windows CD from Microsoft, or on that the driver disk that came with your system. Apparently no one has ever had to download the latest drivers from ahardware manufacturer. If they did have to download a driver, for some bizarre reason, they magically worked every time. How convenient for management not to know what IT has to go through with each upgrade, update or new piece of hardware.
I also find it interesting that a department will purchase a laptop with Windows XP or OS X pre-installed, yet do not do the same for Linux. There are vendors that sell pre-installed Linux with all of the driver issues resolved. Then you can evaluate the operating systems on functionality, stability and security.
Those three little words.
Nearly every Operating System vendor has a Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). If you decide to run a stable enterprise operating system, take a look at the HCL to see if the hardware is supported. If the hardware is not supported and there is no alternative, look for another distribution, one that meets you specific needs. You may also find that your old hardware is well supported and there may be less of a need to purchase new hardware.
Imitation is the best form of flattery.
Many organizations do not like to take the lead in implementing technology. Many will learn from the mistakes of others and base decisions on others implementations. This is where these types of articles will fail the industry. These wait and see organizations will likely fall into the "we made the right decision" trap based on limited and inconclusive testing. Large organizations will have many types of user roles and implementing tests on those users, who will benefit from alternatives, need to be determined. To those organizations who insist on giving results of, insincere at best, tests do me a favor and don't use Linux. I'm sure you had no intention to anyway.
Well said
Well said...
I have been in IT for over 15 Years now and every time i hear of a failure it is a failure of planning and implementation.
Plan.. Decide and implement.
How to save thousands by using Linux
We frequently forget the hidden benefits of Linux in these sorts of comparisons. Most IT departments in large companies do have several Linux boxes stuck in corners doing vital functions for their departments. But away from the big companies Linux is doing a fantastic job in the small / medium sized businesses! In my workplace (a retail pharmacy) we now have 7 linux boxen and 1 Windows XP box due to legacy software from suppliers. 90% of support hassles are due to the one Windows box. Linux runs and runs and runs and is a winner! The hidden benefit of escaping the MS-imposed hardware upgrade cycle have saved hundreds of thousands over the past four years. Downtime is virtually 1% of uptime and is limited to physical hardware issues where cables are severed, fans stop running, floppy disks are worn out etc.
Continuous update cycle
A very important consideration is the continuous update cycle of Linux. That is both the operating system as well as the applications. I am constantly discovering exceptional applications on Linux that really makes a difference to how I work.
Every few days there are new updates available. Thus, I have a system that remains up to date. Very few Windows users can make that claim! Every six months or so a major new version of the Linux (I use (Ubuntu - there are other acceptable distros too!) becomes available. Thus in the past twenty months I have upgraded my system 4 times with a dramatic increase in productivity. And hassle-free upgrades on top of it!
Consider the Windows scenario: Purchase Win XP, purchase Office, purchase major graphic apps and development software. Eventually the budget is depleted, and copies of your friend's killer apps get loaded. Sometime the 'New Windows' comes along. You have a limited window period of upgrading, either you do so and spend more money, or you miss out on the ability to upgrade.
From 1992 to 2002 I have spent more than ZAR 50,000 on software for the Windows platform. Money totally wasted! And eventually I ended up using mostly pirated software. I am now running great software, legally, and my budget covers education and hardware costs, and there is a continuous upgrade cycle ahead of me, legal, cost free, and again, this is really good stuff!
Convenience of Linux
I know, it gets boring, but the new Linux distros give the man in the street the opportunity to actually use Linux without having to fiddle with Linux all day. Virii, spyware, adware, malware does'nt hassle me, while >60% of Windows PC's are infected with some sort of malware. At work, (a retail environment) there are seven PC's. A few years ago all of them ran Windows. Now only one machine still runs Windows (the rest are Linux based: Suse, Ubuntu) and that single Winsux PC is a constant headache and a bottomless pit of support nightmares. The only time that I ever become aware of problems on the Linux boxen is when the hardware occasionaly packs up.
Killer apps are not everything!
Yes, there are some Windows programs that I do miss dearly. But, there are Linux equivalents and I still get my work done, better, faster, cheaper. But Linux has alternates and you can get your work done. And after three years I can say that I get more done on Linux apps than the Windows equivalents - it was not always the case, but there is a continuous upgrade and improvement cycle with Linux apps that simply don't exist in Windows unless you take out your checkbook yet again. I have crossed the divide, I have switched totally from Windows to Linux and I will never look back. It can be done! I have had problems, but nearly all problems have been resolved in the Ubuntu forums on the Internet in considerably less time than it would have taken to hold on for Microsoft support!
Advantage of Open Systems
We recently started a subsidiary company. I needed business cards, invoices, letterheads, some custom spreadsheets, business plans etc. and it had to be done pronto. In ten minutes, after some Googling, I had downloaded a bunch of Open Office templates and within the hour everything was done. Now, I challenge anyone to achieve the same output in Microsoft Office, given triple the time and at any cost!
Planned obsolescence contained in Windows
Oh yes, this is important: If we had to upgrade Windows on all our current PC's, we would have to chuck most of the hardware and buy new boxen. But Linux runs acceptably on all our existing hardware, and those machines will continue operating indefinately until the hardware gives in. The next version of Windows will probably require large-scale upgrades of hardware in many companies. I have escaped from the pathetic Windows upgrade cycle for good! Thanks Linux!
An Outlook replacement
You are saying: "Don't expect a client replacement for Outlook that utilizes many of Exchanges features. There isn't a Windows client replacement for Outlook, let alone a Linux one; however, there are alternatives depending on your organizational needs."
That is a truth with modifications. I agree that the standard Evolution Exchange connector doesn't exactly make Evolution a feature-by-feature replacement for Outlook. This is due to technological limitation within WebDAV (OWA) as used by evolution-exchange. However, there is another Exchange connector for Evolution 2.4 or later. It is called evolution-brutus (e-b for short).
e-b is effectively using native MAPI which is also the protocol used by Outlook. e-b therefore has the potential to become a feature-rich replacement for Outlook. Look here "http://www.omesc.com/content/downloads/dist/" and here "http://www.omesc.com/modules/xoopsfaq/index.php?cat_id=6" for further details. Look here "http://www.omesc.com/content/downloads/screenshots/" for screenshots.
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I run into people such as these on nearly a daily basis
I constantly have people telling me that linux is not ready for this
or that. After years of thinking about how to respond to these people
I have finally came up with the correct retaliatory remarks that works
most every time.
I ask them these questions.
1. Did you do a google search today? Yes thousands of linux machines
faithfully answered their requets in under a second.
2. What does google know about business that you don't? Cheap reliable
computing maximizes profits.
3. Do you have or have you ever heard of tivo? Yep linux faithfully
handling your movies.
4. Did you send a email today, 9 chances out of 10 that request went
through a linux box somewhere.
5. You got a wireless router, thought so probably linux running that to.
6. Did you browse the web today, likely 75% of the stuff you hit today
was running linux.
I could of course keep going on and on with these but you get the point. Linux is everywhere already but seldom heard from because it works so
transparently...that is the type of computing I am interested in.
Linux will eventually own the desktop, the web has already progressed to the point where installed software is completely unnecessary.
I don't think Linux will ever "own the desktop"
For exactly the same reason that the people you encounter don't know how much Gnu and Linux they use. Linux computers will not be Linux computers, just computers, people will expect them to turn on and work, and they will. You know a computer is running Windows because as you reboot it each day (or hour) it tells you in large letters, I never restart my home PCs so I never see start-up screens that may tell me I have Debian running, (they may not I can't remember...).
People do not value freedom
People do not value freedom. This is the problem. They would rather value convenience over freedom. Free Software has the potential to solve 100% of a user's requirements but work needs to be done to achieve that figure. People would rather invest their resources (time/money/man power) into functionally convenient non-Free software over improving an inadequate Free Software title and have complete control of the functionality of the final product.
In people's minds, moving to GNU/Linux is just like moving to any other non-Free OS. If the Free Software app doesn't do as user requires, it is inadequate. People stop at that point because they don't want to invest anything to getting free software apps to operate as required. Then they tell the world how they "tried to move to Linux but failed because A,B, and C were inadequate and therefore Linux is not suitable for purpose G".
So when people ask me about Linux, I tell them about Free Software then say if you're not willing to invest the time/money/man power into getting your system to work, then stay with your current system. It will save us both a lot of time.
I think people do value freedom
I think most people do value freedom, at least to some extent. If you took that statement at face value, that'd mean that no one would mind being a slave, which is obviously wrong. They often don't have a chance to value it when they try GNU/Linux because usually they aren't told that it offers them any more freedom than proprietary software. Often that's because it doesn't, because many of the distributions add proprietary software to it, so when the whole distro is taken as one, for example when it's on a single CD, they don't have any more freedom with it than with any other proprietary software.
I started using 'Linux' for reasons other than freedom, because I didn't even know it gave me any, but when I read about it I gradually started learning that it's really GNU/Linux and that it was the idea of freedom that started it all, and now that's the reason I use it instead of proprietary software. Many people would like to be able to share their software with other people, judging from the significant amount who do that illegally, but as they aren't told by many people that there's alternative software which lets them do that legally, and so many people tell them that it's "wrong", they mostly just do it privately and secretively, or they're too scared to do it.
GNU - free as in freedom
People don't value Free Software
I guess I didn't make myself clear enough. People don't value the four freedoms they inherit with Free Software. This is what I meant by "People do not value freedom".
> Many people would like to be able to share their software with other people, judging from the significant amount who do that illegally,
I guess this shows that RMS is correct in saying that sharing information (software in this case) in a free society is morally ethical. People should be free to share information.
but as they aren't told by many people that there's alternative software which lets them do that legally,
Sure there are people like that, but in this day and age, people that infringe copyright by sharing software illegally know of the existence of Free alternatives. A number of my friends are in this situation: they 'pirate' copies of popular proprietary software and know the existence of Free software alternative and they almost always reject the Free alternative because it isn't as convenient as the proprietary app.
This leads back to my original sentiment about convenience and freedom - "people don't value freedom enough to invest in freedom". When people try Free software and it fails to meet their requirements, they see it as a sign that Free software is inadequate then stop there and return to their proprietary app that does provide their requirements rather than fixing up the Free Software title.
People don't *get* Free software
I've tried explaining the benefits of Free software, but to a non-techie they only consider the monetary cost; for them, the four Freedoms are somewhat of a difficult concept. Installing Ubuntu and giving it out to people makes sense enough, but when I tell them that they 'can' change the source code to meet their needs, they suddenly think that they *must* do so; when I tell them that no one can control their computer, they thing that includes them and that no one fixes the problems in software.
Also, too many people associate freeware (and its quality) with Free software (with a capitol F as in the FSF). Having amazingly stable GPL programs not even reach their 1.0.0 release yet doesn't help either; most people want Version 22.214.171.124 no matter how bad it is, cause its gotta be better than v11.
Hey Ken
Ken - please, do me a favor.
Document your argumentation a bit better - to launch a clear message.
For novice linux users - Ken write here for sick owners of sick business or sick administration councils. So to be clear for yourself try to compare yourself.
About Windows vs. Linux[paid version].
With a clean install - see what MS offer : notepad, wordpad, media player(which won't work at start without a lot of codecs - even on some MS formats ), a buggy video editor, IE(browsers shame), Outlook Express(outdated e-mail client), poor image viewer. Office apps ?? - no. Graphic Editors ?? - no.
now Try Linspire or Suse: Good office apps(free), btw Gnumeric is better than Excel(try google for details), media players which work, groupware email client and server Evolution (work with Exchange -> May 11, 2004 — Novell announced its Connector for Microsoft* << as colding told us before), strong personal email client - Mozilla Thunderbird, strong, secure web browser - Firefox, a true webserver (Apache), a good selection of graphic apps. and viewers Inkscape, Gimp, ..etc. not to mention 3D desktop effects which put Vista on shadow. Also via repositories U can get at One-Click-Install a lot of quality apps. (Scribus, JahShaka, etc).
On Linspire or Suse - U get all for few dollars (google here again for the latest prices).
On windows - for some more buck's - U got almost nothing except internet browser, email, media player and some small utilities.
But, following Ken words >> it's important to be motivated when you decide to switch..
Tired subject
I have used Linux for years, but partially and mostly with the hope that sooner or later it will do what I want consistently. I'm so tired of hearing about easy installation of Linux. True, but who cares when installation of software is a bitch for even me sometimes. And those killer apps, damned right I want to continue using them. In no way is Gimp the equivalent of PhotoShop. OpenOffice is OK, but I prefer WordPerfect or God forbid, Word. In short, I like Windows applications because they are consistent.
Free software is in abundance for Windows as well as Linux, maybe more so.
Bottom line, I wish I could use Linux because I believe it is a better OS than Windows, but until I have programs that are *really* as good as Windows, its not going to happen.
Wow! Guess I'm an Anonymous coward now, seeing this preview. This is why I hate Linux zealots.
AC is a rather standard designation for anyone who didn't bother to log in and post as themselves.
Cultural slavery.
Whenever I read the assessment of a happy Windows user comparing with experiences with Linux, I feel like I am listening to a slave of a Roman house during that Empire, saying:
"I once was free, but it was uncomfortable, housing without luxury, could not do things the way I wanted, for lack of tools. I like my current master, I live in a nice house, beautiful environment, tools to do what I need, the majority is like me. Poor free men! They have to fend by themselves! Long live slavery."
Probably they have a good life, and their families will be slaves, too, forever. Isn't the goal of life to be happy? So, what is wrong with being a slave?
It is really difficult to dissuade somebody who thinks in this way, really.
Tired subject HB ?
I can do feather on vectors - with Inkscape - with Corel Draw(which is used on almost all typo's ), I can't. I can extract objects or backgrounds in a very fast way with Gimp, which is not possible(to do so quick) with Photoshop. Gimp save better PNG or TGA. Word ...hmm is organized ? ..I'm in doubt - U talk in fact about your skills (years of Word). Well, how about Scribus ?. For Presentations -> Impress is better than PowerPoint, with all respect.
Btw. Linux like standards and peoples. Why CDR and AI when SVG is strong and open. Because monopoly. Because on big companies => money are nr.1 not peoples / consumers. U see the difference ??
Adobe create PDF. It's a good standard on DTP. Linux wont make another one because this one is good. So, for this reason Scribus save the best PDF on the market. U see the diference ?? - Linux don't initiate wars but cooperate when is possible.
SO the problem is on the other side.
Wow! Guess I'm an Linux zealot now, seeing your last phrase. But this message is because I really work with Dreamweaver8, Flash8, Fireworks8 on my Ubuntu Box. And I do php programming well under linux because Komodo is for Linux too. All I need is here so - my point of view is a bit different from yours.
Think generally. Linux zealots, ...hmm, maybe they are on my position - To find/adapt all needed tools on Linux. So why they need to talk with a lower tone ? - just for the Big Silence Cause ? - no - they tell you the truth.
Best regards,
Kill Bill Vol 7.04
I've been working with Linux for a year now and can't believe I ever survived with only Windows before that. I must say that I do miss my blue screens, dodgy drivers and those weekends spent re-installing my box.
I also miss those expensive Microsoft Books where you would spend the first 500pages on how to setup a user in Server2003 with group privileges - Linux "man groupadd" dose this in 78 lines and seems to take the fun out of it ?!?
This is probably why in my 40hr week job I get more done than those overpaid 72hr week Windows Sysadmins...
Just remember: Friends don't let friends use Windows
We all need to do our fare share of work
I have a feel that the major battle at the moment is not on the corporate front but rather, on the home desktop PC front. Where we need to get that average user to try a few options before settling in. I have nothing against people using Windows, I'd just like them to have an information and a chance to try several options. Here is where our average Linuxer comes into play.
It seems to me that the average Linux user is not aware how easy in fact it is to convert a Windows user to Linux or to get a new user to use Linux from the start. There are many reasons and plenty of ways to introduce your potential convert to Linux in a slow and gradual manner. I have so far succeeded in 2 cases. Now this might sound as not much, but in fact it is a great deal.
One of the things that stand out is that I managed to do this without pressuring anyone. I just simply used the circumstances at hand which were: unwillingness to use pirated software in one case and desire for a better development environment in another.
If done wisely I believe all of us can take some scalp of our own. In due time numbers will start to accumulate. Some might say that this would be unneeded if Linux was such a good product on its own and that everyone would at least try it. However you must be aware that we are fighting a fierce and well funded marketing machinery that has infiltrated government ranks and large corporations. The only way to counter that is if Linux is great enough to generate a whole army of small zealots spreading it around. And, in my opinion at least, that is exactly what is going on right now.
Now zealots usually have a way of driving people away from everything before they get a bit of smoothness and cleverness about their attempts. So knowing a few crucial things about how to do this is essential. Here is an article on that very topic that summarizes well how to and how not to of 'Get your first Linux convert': http://www.docplanet.org/en/linux/7-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/


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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Men's and Women's Cross Country teams will host its only home meet of the season Friday at the 13th annual Islanders Splash. The college race will begin Friday night with the women's 5k at 6:20 p.m. and the men's 8k will follow at 6:45 p.m. at West Guth Park. The Islanders will also be hosting high school and junior high races on Saturday as part of the Splash starting at 8 a.m.
"I think we will get some individual challenges from most of the teams along with team challenges from Rice and Central Arkansas, so it should be exciting," Head Coach Shawn Flanagan said. "We are planning a little more pack running in this race as we know the course and its challenges. The Islanders are probably less recovered for this meet than they were for our first two meets because of the recent increase in tough training we have been doing. All in all I think they will run very well."
Live Results: Results for both the college race and the middle school/high school races can be found at: http://flashresultstexas.com/2012/islandersplash12/ and after the races at www.goislanders.com.
In the Running: The Islanders will compete against a total of nine teams. For the second time this season the Islanders will face UTPA, along with Texas Southern, Texas A&M - Kingsville, Prairie View A&M, Houston Baptist University and Rice University. The Owls are ranked one spot ahead of the women's team in the South Central Regional Rankings at No. 8 and one spot ahead of the men's team at No. 5. Schreiner University and Our Lady of the Lake University will also be joining the field, along with Southland opponent Central Arkansas.
Defending the Crown: The men's team will be looking to defend their title for the third consecutive year. At last season's Islanders Splash the men's team swept the top spot in the 8k, while the women's team finished second behind Rice in the 5k. Cecilia Jones returns to the course after leading the Islanders a year ago with a second-place finish with a 5k time of 18:31. Also returning from last season's Splash is Vanessa Galindo, who placed 12th with a time of 19:29, Jasmine Boutte (19:35, 14th place) and Shelby Polasek (19:59, 18th place). For the men, Paul Hansel is the leading returner for the men's team from the 2011 Splash. Hansel clocked a seventh-place finish with an 8k time of 26:59. Philipp Baar (27:04, 7th place) and Christoph Hintz (28:03, 15th place) also return to the course.
Middle School/High School Race: On Saturday, the high schools and middle schools from around the area will compete. There are about 160 teams slated to compete in 11 different age divisions.
Middle School/High School Schedule:
The meet schedule is as follows:
September 29-High School and Middle School Divisions
8:00 a.m. 4/5A Varsity Boys-3 miles
8:25 a.m. 1-2-3A Varsity Boys-3 miles
8:50 a.m. JV Boys- 3 miles
9:15 a.m. 4&5A Varsity Girls-3 miles
9:45 a.m. 1-2-3A Varsity Girls-2 miles
10:05 a.m. JV Girls-2 miles
10:25 a.m. 9th Grade Girls and Boys 2 miles
10:40 a.m. 7th Grade Girls-1.4 miles
10:55 a.m. 7th Grade Boys-1.4 miles
11:10 a.m. 8th Grade Girls-1.4 miles
11:25 a.m. 8th Grade Girls-1.4 miles
Awards: The top three teams in the varsity and junior varsity divisions and the top 10 individuals in all divisions will receive awards.
T-shirts: There will be Islander Splash t-shirts available at the meet for $10.
Islanders in the Rankings: Both the men's and women's teams maintained their rankings in the latest USTFCCCA South Central region rankings. The men's team sits in sixth place and second in the Southland behind Lamar and the women's team is ranked No. 9 and first in the Southland.
Islanders Head Coach Shawn Flanagan enters his 12th season as the head coach of the Islanders cross country team and 32nd season as a Division I coach. Flanagan started the cross country program in 2000. He has won four Southland women's titles, four Independent women's titles and three Independent men's titles. Altogether, Flanagan holds 30 Conference titles as head coach, including the 19 conference titles he won at UTSA. He also sealed three conference titles as an assistant coach at the University of Texas, totaling 33 Conference Championships to his name.
2011 Success: The women's team clinched their fourth Southland Conference title in five years while the men placed third at the conference meet. Kimeli advanced to the NCAA Championships for the second straight year.
Up Next: The Islanders will wrap the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Fayetteville, Ark. at the Chile Pepper Invite. Following that the Islanders will look to continue their success at the Southland Conference Championships on Friday, Oct. 26, in Beaumont, Texas, hosted by Lamar.
Keep up with the Islanders: For the latest information, follow Islanders Cross Country on Twitter (@IslandersTFXC) and Facebook (Texas A&M Corpus Christi Track & Field/Cross Country).


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1. Use a scan tool to monitor the fuel trim numbers and the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor data stream grams/sec readings. Nominal
values are 5 grams/sec at idle in Park, and >150 at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) and 5000 RPM, in gear. Some scan tools have a freeze frame feature, which is useful in trouble shooting if the problem is set at idle versus at cruise. Vacuum leaks and crankcase breather problems generally show up at idle. Voltage at the airflow meter should be .7-.9V at idle and increase from there with more airflow. 2. Monitor the crankcase vacuum with a vacuum gauge, which can be adapted onto the tube for the oil dipstick. Specification for the crank case vacuum is 8 to 15 millibar, this equals about 1/4 to 1/2 PSI or pounds per square. So, 1 PSI of vacuum would be twice as much as there should be at idle. The proper method, per BMW, is to use a slack tube manometer which can be made easily with clear tubing and making it into a U shape and have it marked in inch increments then half fill it with water. When crankcase vacuum is applied to one side of the tubing it should displace 4 to 6 inches of water if the crankcase breather is working correctly. 3. Monitor the fuel pressure. It should be a constant 50 – 53 PSI.


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Mayo Clinic Health System hospice is hosting Camp Oz on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bass Lake Camp in Winnebago to help support children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Registration for the free, day-long grief support camp is currently open.
"Camp Oz is a day-long grief camp for children and teens, ages 6 to 18, who have experienced the death of someone in their life," says Jeanne Atkinson, Mayo Clinic Health System bereavement coordinator. "The camp gently guides children through the complex emotions of grief and offers a connection with others who share this challenging journey. We show kids that they are not alone."
Activities at Camp Oz include:
* Art
* Climbing wall
* Group sharing time
* Family barbecue and closing ceremony
* Special activities led by the Minnesota State University, Mankato women's track and field and cross country teams
Adds Atkinson, "We deeply appreciate the generosity of individuals who continue to support Mayo Clinic Health System hospice. It is thanks to your assistance that Camp Oz is offered free of charge to the children and teens that so desperately need it."
For more information or for registration materials, please call 507-385-2618 or 800-327-3721, ext. 2618 (toll-free). To learn more about Mayo Clinic Health System, please visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org.
Mayo Clinic Health System consists of Mayo-owned clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities that serve the health care needs of people in more than 70 communities in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The community-based providers, paired with the resources and expertise of Mayo Clinic, enable patients in the region to receive the highest quality health care close to home.
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The town of Metcalfe has received a $485,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to produce more affordable housing.
Mayor Corey Holmes told the Delta Democrat Times that the money will build four homes for local residents.
The money comes from HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships program. The HOME program is aimed at producing affordable housing for low-income families.
Holmes said the town and the South Delta Regional Housing Authority will tear down the present houses and build new houses, each averaging in value of $120,000.
Holmes said he hopes to award the contract in January and start construction in April.


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Clizbeats Productions Presents "The Nick Carter Story: How The Youngest Backstreet Boy Became A Man"
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Right before Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys hit the road with New Kids On The Block on one of the hottest tours of the summer, he checked in with Clizbeats.com! Nick talked in detail with Craig and Matt Clizbe of Clizbeats.com about anything and everything, in a career spanning candid discussion! ! Listen to this rare exclusive tell all interview with one of Pop music's biggest stars, on Clizbeats.com!
Hi everyone-- I am selling some of my BSB merchandise that I don't need anymore, as I really need the extra money atm. Msg me if you're interested in anything:
Extra copy of the limited edition NKOTBSB CD/DVD (comes with a tour poster inside!)
1998 Tour t-shirt
Burger King "For the Fans" CD
Key chain from the "This is Us" tour
wow its really long but so great made. I'm not having the time now to listen to every thing but i loved the beginning and the part over his new record I'M taking of. and it does reminds me over how long I'm standing right beside Nick and his Music, That his Music and the Music of the Backstreet Boys are half of my life. When i became a Backstreet Boys fan i just turned 13 and look at me now i'm 29 almost 30... times may change but the LOVE for NICK and the Backstreet Boys will always survive... Once a BAckstreet Boys Fan always a BSB Fan... :) Thanks Alex


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OAKLAND -- On the same day that a federal judge approved the appointment of a compliance director to oversee the embattled Oakland Police Department, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley spoke to members of the Piedmont League of Women Voters about "Crime and Punishment in Alameda County."
O'Malley was the guest speaker at the league's annual holiday luncheon, which was held at a residence Dec. 12. Her talk touched on everything from the state of the Oakland Police Department to gang killings to the sex trafficking of minors.
Program chair Carol Brown introduced O'Malley to about 60 guests who overflowed the spacious living room. O'Malley thanked the "large and engaging crowd" and said she was excited to be at the lunch.
"I promise I won't depress or scare you," she said. "The newspaper feels like a police blotter because crime gets so much attention."
Although there are "beautiful things happening in Oakland," she said that crime is "out of control."
She said a big concern is the skyrocketing murder rate, especially among women.
"There have been 12 domestic violence homicides this year," O'Malley said. "Four teen girls have died, including two in shootings last month."
O'Malley said Oakland needs help -- and money -- as crime is spilling over the borders into Piedmont, San Leandro and Berkeley. Police from those cities, as well as the Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol, already help patrol the streets of Oakland.
"Crime in Oakland is like cancer; we need chemo to stop it," O'Malley said. "Alameda (County) ranks first in the state and third in the nation in the number of violent crimes."
The District Attorney's office has appealed to the U.S. Attorney General for help and is soliciting funds from a variety of sources, including the federal offices of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office on Violence Against Women.
"We are trying to be creative in asking for money in a multifaceted way," O'Malley said.
Another big initiative that O'Malley is pushing is improvement in the gathering and recording of forensic evidence in sexual assault cases.
"We have a backlog of DNA evidence," said O'Malley, adding that New York City has no such backlog. "We are now putting our DNA units into police labs, although sometimes they don't like it; we want to look at every DNA kit."
The District Attorney's office is also working with former prisoners to reduce recidivism.
"All agencies are committed to helping former prisoners find their path," O'Malley said.
That includes helping them find employment and offering substance abuse counseling.
"Substance abuse is why a lot of people commit crimes in the first place," she said.
O'Malley talked about another initiative that she spearheaded that has become a model for the state: restitution for victims that is paid by the perpetrator.
"Last year, victims (in Alameda County) received $26 million in restitution," O'Malley said. "That's the cost of crime, and the victims were bearing that cost."
The Family Justice Center in downtown Oakland is another brainchild of O'Malley and the first such center to be funded by the federal government. The center houses 35 agencies that help victims of family violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, sexual exploitation of minors (human trafficking) and child abuse. The center also oversees five shelters and three rape crisis centers.
"Before the Justice Center opened, people had to go to 25 different locations to find social services; it didn't work," O'Malley said.
The Justice Center not only responds to issues of crime, but also works in tandem with job training, computer training, money management and psychological and emotional counseling. While many people think that sexual exploitation of minors is a problem overseas, it is happening all over Alameda County and throughout the United States, according to O'Malley.
"Nineteen thousand victims of human trafficking have been seen at the Justice Center," O'Malley said. "The police are often the portal after the minor gets arrested for prostitution."
Voters spoke clearly against human trafficking and sex slavery in November when they passed Proposition 35 by 81.8 percent.
"The initiative increases punishment for the exploiters and provides restitution to help restore the lives of the victims," O'Malley said. "Some of the stories these kids tell us are horrendous."
O'Malley wants to divert these minors from the juvenile justice system through support programs offered at the Justice Center and stop them from being portrayed as "prostitutes."
"I'm always on message about trafficking of minors," O'Malley said. "We don't refer to our kids as 'prostitutes.' "
Following her talk, O'Malley took questions from the audience. Piedmont Vice Mayor Margaret Fujioka noted that burglaries in her city are up 22 percent and theft up 17 percent over last year.
"How can we work with police and the District Attorney to get crime off the streets?" Fujioka asked.
O'Malley listed some ways to prevent neighborhood crime such as cameras on streets (which she noted was "controversial"); installing a stronger front door that can't be kicked in; and simple steps such as ensuring doors and windows are locked and not leaving items in your car.
"Oakland Chinatown businesses all have cameras, and crime has plummeted," said O'Malley, who's not a "huge fan" of street cameras, but thinks Neighborhood Watch is effective.
"If you see something, be bold, call the police, but don't try to intervene," she said. "Criminals are looking for someone who isn't paying attention. For example, if someone's talking on their cell phone, put the phone away."
Another guest was concerned with armed holdups on Piedmont Avenue and the easy access to guns.
"I'm the first to stand in line for gun control, but I'm not hopeful," said O'Malley, who added that police try to track the origin of guns, whether from Arizona or Montana, as it's illegal to bring the weapons over state lines.
She said her fear is that home or business owners take the law into their own hands and shoot a robber or intruder.
"To take someone's life, even in self-defense, takes a psychological toll."
She said her office estimated that 70 percent of shootings in Oakland are gang-related and retaliatory.
"Gangs are challenging in Oakland," O'Malley said. "They change from corner to corner with lots of subgroups."
Responding to another question, O'Malley said her office works with police and social services to promote good parenting and keep kids in school and out of trouble.


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The cause of a fire that resulted considerable damage to condos at Lakewood Resort Saturday night, April 23, has been further defined.
The fire marshal working with the insurance investigators have determined that new propane gas log sets in the fireplace boxes had been set too close to combustible material. The subsequent lighting of the fireplace by the occupants in unit 401 caused the combustible material to heat to its ignition temperature.
The fire damage estimate is still being worked on at this time.
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There is just something special about experiencing great food and wine that is right from your backyard. The Victoria Festival of Food and Wine is solely dedicated to showcasing the passionate farmers, growers, culinary professionals and wine enthusiasts from British Columbia. This is the sixth year for this festival and from July 24-27, 2014, you will be able to take in a host of different events that will be going on around Victoria, BC.
You will learn about all of the wonderful wineries around our region, sample some of the best locally made wine made from BC grapes, enjoy incredible food from creative and inspiring local chefs, discover new restaurants, learn how to create your own masterpieces at home, attend seminars, meet new friends and enjoy it all in a spectacular setting.
Sample of Events
Taste the Difference
July 24th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Hotel Grand Pacific—this is an opening night where you can sample incredible local cuisine and mingle with the top chefs in Victoria.
Sustainable Seafood: Taste and Learn
July 25th from 10:30am-12:00pm at Finest At Sea—get a behind the scenes look at the processing facility and informative seafood session.
Best of Our Backyard Wine Seminar
July 26th from 12 noon-2:00pm at the Hotel Grand Pacific—experience Vancouver Island wines in a new way as a sommelier guides you through a wine tasting all paired with fine British Columbia cheeses.
Band, Bubbles and Bennys
July 27th from 11:00am-2:00pm at Vista 18 Restaurant Martini & Wine Bar—enjoy a three-course brunch with the finest British Columbia sparkling wines while being serenaded by soothing jazz music.
"Taste the Difference" is the only event that requires a physical ticket and it is selling out quickly so don't miss out on this opening night extravaganza. This whole festival gives residents and visitors alike a true glimpse into the incredible talent as only the best of the best are showcased. Experience cuisine from Amusé On The Vineyard, Blue Crab Bar and Grill, Hotel Grand Pacific, Salt Spring Island Cheese Co., The Butchart Gardens, Vista 18 at Chateau Victoria, and more. Come out and be ready to be wowed!
Take another breathtaking journey up to the Prancing Horse Retreat and spend your weekend here with us at our gorgeous bed and breakfast on Malahat Mountain. Enjoy a soaker tub before heading to bed and then wake with coffee on your private deck with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and then be treated to a fantastic gourmet breakfast—truly an unforgettable experience! For reservation information or further detail about our special retreat, you can reach us anytime at (250) 743-9378.


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Two Critically Injured in Crash on U.S. 98 N in Lakeland
Published: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 9:54 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 12:51 a.m.
Two people were severely injured Tuesday evening in a crash on U.S. 98 North, troopers said.
Shannon Elliot Fowler, 20, and Emily Spence, 18, both of Lakeland, suffered critical injuries when a pickup truck turned into their path, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
The crash occurred about 6:50 p.m. as Fowler drove south on U.S. 98 in a 2000 Ford Mustang near Banana Road, troopers said. Spence was a passenger.
A driver heading in the opposite direction, Larry Herbert Meggers, 36, tried to make a left turn onto Banana Road, troopers said. The Mustang and Meggers' 2006 GMC pickup truck collided and came to rest in the intersection.
Fowler and Spence, neither of whom wore seatbelts, troopers said, were taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Meggers, of Lakeland, had minor injuries, troopers said.
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