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A former high school cheerleader is suing her former coach and the school district for $100 million after the coach allegedly read personal e-mails, WAPT-TV reported.
The student filed the federal lawsuit after she said her coach got into her Facebook account and read the messages. One of the e-mails was between the student and another cheerleader and had profanity.
Court Documents: Family Sues Pearl Schools Over Facebook
"I didn't know if I will get in trouble or not for putting it on there, because I didn't think there was anything wrong with what was on my Facebook," Mandi Jackson said.
Jackson said coach Tommie Hill read the e-mail and suspended her from cheering at football games and pep rallies. Jackson's mother, Missy Jackson, said the coach tried to take over her role.
The lawsuit also says that Hill requested Jackson's password and that Jackson never used Facebook at school.
"To me, that's my responsibility. What's going on my Facebook account is every parent's responsibility to deal with themselves. It's not hers," Missy Jackson said.
Missy Jackson said she has tried to work with school officials for two years on the issue. Now, the fight is heading to federal court.
The Jacksons' lawsuit claims the school violated Jackson's right to privacy.
A man at Hill's home said that she was in Texas and WAPT was unable to get a comment from her.
Jackson said she is an outcast at school. Her friends were mostly cheerleaders, and now they avoid her.
"None of them talk to me. One of them that I used to be friends with in middle school all the way up to freshman year, she talks to me a little but, seriously, none of them talk to me," Mandi Jackson said.
She said she dreads her return to school as a junior. She fears her fellow students and teachers will shun her.
School officials filed a motion saying Jackson and all cheerleaders were told coaches would monitor social networking sites. The motion asks the judge to dismiss the case.

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David Coleman became the ninth president of the College Board last fall after he co-wrote the Common Core State Standards. At a recent appearance at the Brookings Institution, he said that he had "problems" with the design of the essay portion of the test and that SAT vocabulary words have no relevance to students' lives.
Here is part of what he said, from a Brookings transcript:
Coleman: I have a problem with the SAT writing. So if you look at the way the SAT assessment is designed, when you write an essay even if it's an opinion piece, there's no source information given to you. So in other words, you write, like, what your opinion is on a subject, but there's no fact on the table. So a friend of mine tutors in Hong Kong, and she was asked by her Hong Kong students, where do you get the examples for the essay? She said, you know, it's the American way, you make them up. Now I'm all for creativity and innovation, but I don't think that's quite the creativity we want to inspire in a generation of youth. That is, if writing is to be ready for the demands of career and college, it must be precise, it must be accurate, it must draw upon evidence. . . . I think there is good reason to think about a design of SAT where rather than kids just writing an essay, there's source material that they're analyzing.
I think when you think about vocabulary on exams, you know, how SAT words are famous as the words you will never use again? You know, you study them in high school and you're like, gosh, I've never seen this before, and I probably never shall. Why wouldn't it be the opposite? Why wouldn't you have a body of language on the SAT that's the words you most need to know and be ready to use again and again? Words like transform, deliberate, hypothesis, right?
I asked Coleman whether he planned to change the SAT. His email response:
". . . Let's take a look at SAT. The quality of the texts is high, and the math challenges students to solve unfamiliar problems. The question facing us once more is can we take it to the next level? I want to be careful to say in a clear voice that any changes in SAT require the team, the trustees, and our partners in higher education to agree. The real question is can we make a revision of SAT a victory for everyone - more aligned with what colleges need as well as better work for kids. I think we can."
Coleman has been involved in reform efforts for years. From a College Board biography:
Attended Yale, studied English literature at Oxford and classical educational philosophy at Cambridge on a Rhodes Scholarship.
Worked at McKinsey & Co., heading "much of the firm's pro bono work in education."
Founded the Grow Network, described as "an organization committed to making assessment results truly useful for teachers, parents and students" by giving "breakthrough quality reports for parents and teachers as well as individualized learning guides for students." McGraw-Hill bought Grow in 2005 while he was working there.
In 2007, co-founded Student Achievement Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to school reform.
The biography doesn't mention that he once worked with former D.C. public schools chancellor Michelle A. Rhee at her new organization, StudentsFirst, serving as treasurer.
His Brookings' comments were peppered with curse words that surprised listeners - but it was not the first time. He said at a 2011 conference that students should read more nonfiction and write from source material because "as you grow up in this world, you realize people really don't give a s--- about what you feel or what you think."
I asked Coleman about his language, and he said in an email: "I think that cussing has sometimes been less than helpful and you can expect it to decline in the future."


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by John Grigg - February 16, 2010 2:59 PM UTC
Even though he leads his team in scoring, Patrice Bergeron hasn't been shooting out the lights, so you have to question his inclusion on Team Canada.
You heard it here first, folks: Patrice Bergeron is the luckiest man in hockey right now. Now, I know that may sound callous considering the concussion battles Bergeron has waged and won, but I'm sure he has put those behind him and would like everyone else to as well.
by John Grigg - February 12, 2010 4:20 PM UTC
In the only deal of significance at the Olympic deadline, the former third overall pick is moved to free up some much-needed cap space for the Hawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks began the process of clearing salary cap space for next season today before the Olympic roster freeze. The Hawks traded defenseman Cam Barker and his $3,083,333 cap hit to Minnesota in exchange for defenseman Kim Johnsson and 2009 first-rounder (16th overall) Nick Leddy, a freshman defenseman with the University of Minnesota.
by John Grigg - February 9, 2010 12:40 PM UTC
It would be unfortunate for Team Canada to be without Ryan Getzlaf, but if the big center can't play, Alex Burrows should be considered.
Here's hoping Ryan Getzlaf's ankle is fine and he's able to be in Canada's lineup a week from today when the Canucks take on Norway as their quest to win Olympic gold on home ice begins.
by John Grigg - February 2, 2010 12:40 PM UTC
In is first season in North America, the 25-year-old has battled health problems and worked towards being a No. 1 on a troubled Toronto team.
It's been a hell of a calendar year for Maple Leafs netminder Jonas Gustavsson. 'The Monster' rose to prominence last season in the Swedish Elite League after posting sparkling numbers during the regular season (he led the league with a 1.
by John Grigg - January 26, 2010 12:15 PM UTC
He's not about to supplant Sid the Kid, but the Hawks captain is showing his personality more and endearing himself to fans with more than just his play.
There's no doubt Sidney Crosby is the face of Canadian hockey – heck, he's the face of the NHL – and if anyone doubts it, check a Crosby Tim Hortons commercial or two.
by John Grigg - January 19, 2010 1:20 PM UTC
The two players deserve a lifetime ban for their actions, but the focus must turn towards what can be done to stop these hits altogether.
The Quebec and Ontario Leagues have some big decisions to make in the wake of the Patrice Cormier and Zack Kassian hits the past few days. After Michael Liambas was suspended for life for what many considered simply too hard a hit on Ben Fanelli – who, many also feel, put himself in a vulnerable position by turning at the last moment – there really is no choice but to dole out the same penalties to both Cormier and Kassian when the leagues make a decision after Wednesday's Top Prospects Game.
by John Grigg - January 12, 2010 1:45 PM UTC
If Edmonton hopes to get things back on track, they need to be very careful with their remaining cap space after this season.
Steve Tambellini will have one of the NHL's most demanding jobs come March and into the off-season. As GM of the Edmonton Oilers – a capped-out squad – he will have tough decisions to make.
by John Grigg - January 5, 2010 2:10 PM UTC
At first glance, adding a 20-year-old over reliable vets doesn't seem like a great idea, but Drew Doughty will play a big role in Vancouver.
Drew Doughty is fast becoming a household name, in the Great White North and beyond. Now, if you're a big hockey fan, or a fan in Guelph, Ont.
by John Grigg - December 22, 2009 12:04 PM UTC
Off-ice problems aside, the changes that the first 10 years of the 2000s saw made the decade one to remember fondly.
The NHL entered the 21st century fresh off a seemingly manic round of expansions and relocations during the 1990s; the league's growing footprint focused south of the 49th parallel and below the Mason-Dixon Line.
by John Grigg - December 15, 2009 1:50 PM UTC
GM Don Waddell's shrewd additions to the roster over the summer didn't seem like much at first, but you can't argue with the results.
The 17-11-3 Atlanta Thrashers are flying high this season. Not Washington Capitals or San Jose Sharks high, but Atlanta high. The Thrashers are second in the Southeast Division, sixth in the Eastern Conference, 16th in the league and firmly in the thick of the East's playoff race.
by John Grigg - December 1, 2009 1:12 PM UTC
In an effort to get a more balanced attack, the Blackhawks coach has smartly shuffled his top two lines.
It was reported Tuesday Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is mixing up his top six forwards after a two-game experiment with a loaded No.
by John Grigg - November 24, 2009 2:25 PM UTC
Executive director Steve Yzerman will have a helluva time picking players for the Olympic team, but he should start by picking teammates.
Apologies to Homer Simpson, but whenever I think of Team Canada at the Olympics I conjure up an adapted Homerism: "To depth: the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.


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STOCKTON - Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire that injured two people at a west Stockton apartment complex Wednesday night, officials said.
Fire crews responded to a medical call after receiving a report of a person with burn injuries shortly before 9:30 p.m. at 4444 Feather River Drive, just west of Interstate 5 and south of West March Lane, Stockton Fire Department Public Information Officer Jeff Whitlock said.
When firefighters arrived, they observed heavy fire coming from a first-floor unit at the March West Commons apartment complex with flames lapping up to the second floor, Whitlock said. Six fire engines, two ladder trucks, two battalion chiefs and one chief's operator responded to the blaze, which took about 20 minutes to bring under control, Whitlock said. Damage was limited to two apartments in the eight-unit complex, he said.
Two men were privately transported to a local hospital with burn injuries, possibly to their hands, Whitlock said. The exact nature and extent of their injuries was unknown, he said.
Firefighters and residents of the apartment complex reported hearing multiple explosions, Whitlock said. The cause of the fire is under investigation, he said.
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MORGAN HILL -- Police are warning residents that in the past 40 days there's been a spike in the number of auto and residential burglaries, particularly in the Greenleaf neighborhood.
According to a news release issued Monday, there have been eight homes burglarized and 15 vehicles broken into since Nov. 1. The statement specifies Jasmine Way, Bluebonnet Way, Peppertree Drive and Almond Way as streets where the crimes have occurred. The area is behind Nordstrom Elementary School.
"We are asking all of our residents to be extra vigilant and to keep an eye on their neighborhood," states the release. It urges residents to avoid leaving valuable items in a car overnight or when it is unattended.
"The suspects most commonly break a window to gain entry into the vehicle," it states. "This is normally because the suspect can already see something of value in the vehicle before forced entry is made."
Other tips include making sure all windows and doors are locked when leaving the house, making sure a garage door closes and stays closed, park in well lighted areas and ask a trusted neighbor to watch a home that's going to be unoccupied overnight or longer.
Residents who wish to schedule a Neighborhood Watch meeting or have questions about avoiding crime can contact Officer Greg Dini at the Morgan Hill Police Department, 408-776-7300.
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In a few days, everyone will be dressed to the nines, holding a glass of champagne and ringing in the New Year. We will make pledges and resolutions for 2013, and become nostalgic and like to take a look back at what has occurred over the past year and what made 2012 a great one.
To celebrate the new year and the new logo of Hart Schaffner Marx we decided to take a look at the evolution of our logos from the beginning of this American brand to today. More pictures after the jump.
In 2013, we will introduce a new Hart Schaffner Marx logo that made its first introduction as part of our collaboration with Steven Alan. The design team was looking for "something vintage and archival to distinguish the logo" for the collaboration when they came across a vintage HSM logo (pictured below) in the archives, said designer Laura Burbridge. "There was such an overwhelming response to the logo we had found, we decided to have it put into our tailored clothing, as well as sportswear starting in 2013."
In 1914, the famous Trumpeter that is used as a trademark symbol for Hart Schaffner Marx first appeared in the pages of the Saturday Evening Post. The well-known artist Edward Penfield first drew him with a lance, which evolved into the familiar trumpet.


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Abstract: Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and are used for the treatment or prevention of coronary artery disease. Muscle symptoms (pain, aches, weakness, or cramps) are the most common side effect associated with statin use and these symptoms affect quality of life and cause some individuals to stop using statin therapy. Some evidence suggests that use of a dietary supplement, coenzyme Q10, may improve muscle symptoms in statin users. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential cofactor in mitochondrial energy production and has been linked to the development of neuromuscular diseases. Because CoQ10 shares a common biosynthetic pathway with cholesterol, it has been hypothesized that inhibition of CoQ10 synthesis by HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may be responsible for adverse muscle effects experienced by some statin users. Serum CoQ10 has been shown to decrease with statin use, but it remains unclear if this has clinical significance. The applicant proposes two studies focused on statin use and muscle symptoms. First, the applicant proposes a rigorously designed randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm trial of 100 statin users with active muscle pain to evaluate the effects of CoQ10. From among ~300 patients who have a history of muscle pain with statin use, 100 patients who have confirmed active muscle symptoms on rechallenge with simvastatin 40 mg/day during a run-in phase of up to 3 months will be randomized to a standardized 600 mg CoQ10 supplement (300 mg taken 2 times daily) or placebo over 4 weeks. The primary outcome will be pain severity at 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes will include ability to tolerate simvastatin 40 mg/day and muscle strength. Second, the applicant will use data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the relationship between pain burden and muscle strength with statin use in U.S. adults 40 years and older. Through the above research, coursework at the Harvard School of Public Health, seminars, and training in collecting standardized measurements of muscle symptoms, the applicant will enhance her methodological skills, gain experience in clinical trial research, and collect data for future studies as an independent investigator. The applicant's long-term goal is to become a leader and expert in research on dietary supplement use among individuals with cardiovascular risk factors or disease.
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DAMARA, Central African Republic -- More than 30 truckloads of troops from Chad line the two-lane highway just outside of Damara, supporting Central African Republic government forces who want to block a new rebel coalition from reaching the capital.
In a display of force, the turbaned fighters hold their rocket-propelled grenades and other weapons they threaten to use if the rebels seeking to oust President Francois Bozize push this far south.
Gen. Jean Felix Akaga, who heads the regional force known as FOMAC, says a push on Damara, just 75 kilometers (45 miles) north of the capital, would be "a declaration of war" on the 10 Central African states.
"For us, Damara is the red line that the rebels cannot cross," Akaga said Wednesday. "If they attack Damara, we will attack."
The multinational force brought journalists up to Damara, where they touted the strength of the Chadian troops, who along with forces from Republic of Congo and Gabon are helping to stabilize the area.
The rebels, though, appear to be holding their positions after taking a string of towns including Sibut, which is 70 miles (112 kilometers) further north from Damara.
Back in 2003, troops under Bozize seized the capital amid volleys of machine-gun and mortar fire, and he then dissolved the constitution and parliament. Now a decade later it is Bozize who himself could be ousted from power.
On Wednesday, he announced through a decree read on state radio that he was dismissing his son, Francis, as defense minister. Chief of Staff Guillaume Lapo also was being replaced.
The president already has promised to form a coalition government with rebels and to negotiate without conditions. It's a sign of how seriously Bozize is threatened by the rebel groups who call themselves Seleka, which means alliance in the Sango language.
Bozize says there's one point not up for negotiation: he does not intend to leave office before his term ends in 2016.
"We can't destroy the country. I don't think that a transition is a good solution for the rebels, for Central African Republic or for the international community," said Cyriaque Gonda, a spokesman for the political coalition behind Bozize.
But mediators for the government and others note the rebels -- an alphabet soup of acronyms in French, UFDR, CPJP, FDPC and CPSK -- want Bozize gone. And that's the only issue the disparate group seems unified on. Seleka is a shaky alliance that lumps together former enemies.
In September 2011, fighting between the CPJP and the UFDR left at least 50 people dead in the town of Bria and more than 700 homes destroyed.
"Even if they show unity in the military action, we know that they are politically very disunited, the only thing that holds them together is the opposition to the current president," said Roland Marchal, a Paris-based expert on Central African Republic. "If they take control of the capital I think that divisions would appear quickly."
Gonda, who has negotiated on behalf of the government with the rebels, says some of them couldn't even accept sitting together as recently as 2008.
Meanwhile in some parts of the capital, Bangui, a city of 700,000, life continued as normal, while in others the military buildup was evident.
Trucks full of soldiers bounced on rutted roads dotted with shacks where people can charge mobile phones. Police officers stopped vehicles at intersections. Troops from neighboring nations have arrived including about 120 soldiers each from Republic of Congo and Gabon to help stabilize the area between rebel and the government forces.
In the Bimbo neighborhood, traders went about their business, selling everything from leafy greens to meat at roadside stands.
"We don't support what the rebels are doing," said banana farmer Narcisse Ngo, as a young boy played nearby with a monkey corpse for sale along with other meat. "They should be at the table negotiating without weapons. We are all Central Africans."
Bozize, who seized power while the democratically elected president was traveling outside the country, managed to win elections in 2005 but in the years since he has faced multiple low-level rebellions that have shattered security across the northern part of this large but desperately poor country. He won the 2011 election with more than 64 percent of the vote, though the United States said the voting was "widely viewed as severely flawed." The U.S. evacuated its diplomats from Bangui last week.
The most prominent among the rebels groups in Seleka is the UFDR, or Union of Democratic Forces for Unity.
Human Rights Watch, which has documented abuses by both government forces and rebel groups operating in the country's north, says the UFDR rebellion "has its roots in the deep marginalization of northeastern CAR, which is virtually cut off from the rest of the country and is almost completely undeveloped."
The rebels, though, also have included some of Bozize's former fighters who helped bring him to power in 2003 but later accused him of failing to properly pay them, among other grievances, Human Rights Watch says.
For the people now caught in the middle, they want life to return to normal.
"Everyone is suffering here -- we have nothing to eat," said Daniel Ngakou, 55, as he watched the Chadian troops patrol his hometown of Damara. "The women are searching in the bush all day for food. We just don't know what will happen."
Associated Press writer Oleg Cetinic in Paris contributed to this report.


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On Oct. 21, 2012, our beloved Bobby, (RB, Robert, Bob) Tonini passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, with his dogs by his side.
Bobby was born to Elden and Olympia Tonini on November 7, 1935 at what is now known as El Toro Bravo. Bobby lived and worked all of his life in Truckee.
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For the next 10 days, we're inviting you to explore the joys of creative play with your children! Why "Creative Play"? At Melissa & Doug, we believe that "real play"—open-ended, non-judgmental playtime driven by imagination—is the key to helping children develop the creative skills they need to thrive. From make-believe worlds, to creative arts & crafts, to just exploring your child's limitless imagination, there are many ways you and your family can enjoy creative play around the holidays.
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9 Places Your Man Wants to Be Touched
"Your gaggle is the group of guys who you might not be 'dating' or in a defined relationship with, but who fulfill some sort of need in your life," Massa explains. "They are helping you figure out who you are, what you want, and what type of man you ultimately desire." These dudes can include The Hot Sex Prospect, The Career Booster, and The Ex-Boyfriend Who's Still Around.
Let this be your new mantra: Everything and nothing is a date. "You'll be missing out on all sorts of opportunities to connect with guys if you're simply waiting for them to ask you out," Massa says. Every interaction counts, from the conference room to G-chat to the soccer field.
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Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 8:08 p.m.
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It's difficult to turn on ESPN this week without seeing live shots of New Orleans.
The same is true of various other media outlets, which are in Louisiana to cover the Super Bowl or at least some of the hype surrounding it.
As the week goes on, there will be reports from the two teams' headquarters and more and more shots of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome — the center of the activity and the site of the big game.
If you go to New Orleans between now and Sunday, you will see some recently added structures, TV sets built for on-site broadcasts leading up to the Super Bowl.
You will also see a huge number of visitors in town for the game. There are tens of thousands of fans and journalists who are going to the game.
Altogether, the event is giving the city and the entire region attention and recognition that money simply cannot buy.
This is always a happy side-effect of hosting the Super Bowl. But since Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, getting good, healthy images of New Orleans and Louisiana out to the nation has become critical.
Even the people who might know that our region has largely recovered from both disasters are still far too familiar with the terrible images of grief and suffering that were all-too-familiar immediately after them.
It is crucial for our tourist-dependent region of the state that potential tourists think of us for swamp tours, beignets, Bourbon Street and Super Bowls, not for oiled beaches and scenes of mayhem.
It sounds silly to people who are familiar with Louisiana and its recent triumphs and tragedies, but for people in New York or Los Angeles, images can linger long past when they were accurate depictions of what was happening.
The Super Bowl puts our state's best-known city on a stage before the world. And we all come out better for that attention.
Then there is the money.
The amount of sales taxes collected from Super Bowl visitors is hefty, and that money is spent all around the state, not just in New Orleans.
When millions are spent in the Crescent City, the benefits are spread to all of Louisiana. And this is one of those times.
Some tend to think of the Super Bowl as a sporting event, but it is so much more than that.
It is a spotlight on New Orleans and Louisiana, and we are ready for our close-up.
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The National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment replaces the National Soil Tilth Laboratory. This renaming was done to broaden the mission and to more properly indicate the scope of research that is being conducted within the laboratory as part of the ARS family of research sites.
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Thank you all so much for your support of my debut novel launch! Just 24 hours after The Little Seer went live on Amazon, the e-book novella Exodus, the first part of the story, hit #4 on Amazon's Kindle Bestseller List for Christian Suspense free titles, due to its special promotion (get it FREE now through Feb 17 if you haven't yet). Then yesterday, it rose to #3 and hit #8 on the Occult /Supernatural list for free titles.
I'm currently finalizing a blog tour for the next few weeks with excerpts, interviews, and guest posts on a variety of speculative, Christian, and other book blogs to give you an inside look into the making of this unique book. Please check back for more info soon, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this book launch an unforgettable experience and the best possible way to launch my career. I will be back with more supernatural stories for you in the coming months as I work to finish my second novel Music of Sacred Lakes, about a young man struggling to rediscover his connection to the land that birthed him through the haunting of a girl he accidentally killed, and my speculative short story collection The Thin Places: Supernatural Tales of the Unseen, which dives deep into the contemporary dark fantasy and fairy tale/mythology genre. Suffice it to say, I'm excited for what this year will hold, and I'm grateful to have you along for the ride.


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Fan-filmed video footage of WALLS OF JERICHO performing the song "The American Dream" on July 30, 2008 at the Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival in West Palm Beach, Florida can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "TwistOfFate75").WALLS OF JERICHO's new album, "The American Dream", was released on July 29 via Trustkill Records. The CD was recorded at Spider Studios in Cleveland, Ohio with Ben Schigel and Tony Gammalo. An e-card for "The American Dream" can be accessed at this location. WALLS OF JERICHO and Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) recently collaborated on an EP entitled "Redemption". The CD, which was produced by Taylor, features primarily melodic vocals and acoustic instruments.
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MaxScale 0.7.0 was recently released (it is the 4th alpha, with the beta on the near horizon), and is available for download here.
The release contains a number of new enhancements as well as 8 bugs fixes.
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Indictment: 84-year-old NM woman trafficking drugs
Published: Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:33 a.m.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An 84-year-old Albuquerque woman on an oxygen tank has been indicted for drug trafficking.
KRQE-TV reports (http://bit.ly/10pHzTh) that Lillie Smith was recently indicted by a Bernalillo County Grand Jury for trafficking, conspiracy to commit trafficking, tampering with evidence and possession.
Court documents show the charges stem from a warrant served at Smith's apartment back in 2011. Deputies suspected that the woman's son, Nathan Jones, was running a small drug operation out of her Albuquerque apartment.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Aaron Williamson says deputies found cocaine and marijuana on her and she tried to stash them during the investigation.
Court records show that Smith was arrested and has been released. Her son was also arrested.
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Navy Opens Another Combat Force to Women
The Navy's modern-day equivalent of its swift-boat force is opening itself to women.
The Navy announced Friday that 13 women have been identified to join its Coastal Riverine Force, a group of sailors trained to fight in shallow water and rivers from small boats.
Nine women are already assigned to the Coastal Riverine Squadron 2, Delta Company, in Portsmouth, Va., and are now eligible to be fully integrated into the unit and its combat training. Navy riverine squadrons are based in Virginia and San Diego.
Before stepping down as defense secretary last year, Leon Panetta, ordered the policy barring women from ground combat positions be ended. Since then the various military services have moved at varying speeds to expand the jobs open to women.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said that opening the squadrons is part of the ongoing effort to maximize professional opportunities.
"This not only makes us better warfighters, but it ensures our Navy and Marine Corps remains the finest expeditionary fighting force in the world," Mr. Mabus said in a statement.
During Vietnam, the Navy's swift boats patrolled the rivers and deltas, fighting insurgents. While Navy special operation forces have long operated small boats, the larger conventional Navy forces revived its the small boat capability during the Iraq war, and Navy sailors began patrolling Iraq's rivers.
The Navy has long allowed women to serve on its warships, and in recent years has opened up service on its submarines. With the opening of the riverine units, only the Navy's Special Warfare community, which includes the SEALs, remains closed to women, Navy officials said.
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Oil and gas companies targeting resources in the Utica shale aren't just looking at digging into the local ground but fitting in with the community.
Representatives of Antero Resources on Tuesday presented a check for $2,500 to the Marietta High School athletic department, as it did last week to five high schools in Monroe and Noble counties.
"Any areas that Antero's active in, we try to reach out to the community, and we find that a good way to do that is to start with the high school athletic departments," said Randall Randolph, supervisor for land surface operations with Antero.
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Marietta High School Principal Bill Lee, left, discusses recent upgrades to the school's gym with Antero Resources office manager Stephanie Ware, front center, and land surface operations supervisor Randall Randolph, front right. Also present for presentation of a donation from the company to the high school athletic department are, back from left, Marietta Schools Superintendent Harry Fleming, high school athletic director Rick Guimond and board of education President Greg Gault.
Stephanie Ware, office manager for Antero's local site, said the company has active sites in Monroe and Noble counties and chose Marietta because the Colorado-based company's local activities are based out of the Broughton complex on Ohio 821.
"We want to be a part of the team," she said. "We want to let them know we're not just here to make money for ourselves."
Marietta athletic director Rick Guimond said the school is still considering how it will use the money.
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Recent oil and gas company donations to area schools:
PDC Energy - $5,000 to Wolf Creek Local Schools for the high school baseball field.
Antero Resources - $2,500 each to the athletic departments of Marietta, Beallsville, Caldwell, Monroe Central, River and Shenandoah high schools.
CONSOL Energy - Beallsville, Caldwell, Monroe Central, River and Shenandoah high schools are competing in the CONSOL Power Up contest, with the winner receiving $10,000 at the end of the school year. Voting takes place at www.consolenergy.com/PowerUp
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"This was a very pleasant surprise, and we're very appreciative of this type of support in our community," he said.
While local officials have been optimistic about the long-term economic impact of the shale boom, schools and other organizations have started to see smaller, more immediate impacts. Contributing to these entities seems to be part of the playbook for many companies as they set up shop in an area.
"This is actually a common occurrence with the oil and gas industry," said Shawn Bennett, with Energy In Depth, a research, education and public outreach campaign launched by the Independent Petroleum Association of America. "It's giving back ... to the community where they're operating."
PDC Energy, which opened an office in Marietta this year, introduced itself to the Wolf Creek Local school district in May with a $5,000 donation for improvements at the Waterford High School baseball field.
"It means a great deal," Wolf Creek Superintendent Bob Caldwell said this week. "It's general fund money that you don't have to spend, and you can sometimes accomplish things you couldn't otherwise."
As much as the economic benefits of the shale exploration have been touted, concerns about the potential environmental impact of the hydraulic fracturing process used to access minerals in the deep-underground formations have been front and center. Although industry experts say the process is safe when done properly, there have been calls for more research and expanded oversight. While some might dismiss the companies' donations as an attempt to garner goodwill and gloss over such issues, Bennett said that isn't the case.
"It's to really better the students - and make better employees for them down the road," he said.
And donations to local emergency services, as CONSOL Energy did with three Noble County fire departments during a back-to-school celebration in August, is an acknowledgment that they might one day need their services, Bennett said.
Caldwell High School Principal Devvon Dettra noted CONSOL has also offered to provide guest speakers to discuss careers in the industry.
"The oil and gas companies have been great" for the school and the community, he said. "They've offered to help in the classroom."
CONSOL previously contributed financially to the high school art department's Art in the Square program, and Caldwell is one of five area high schools - along with Shenandoah, Beallsville, Monroe Central and River - competing in the company's Power Up program. People can log on to www.consolenergy.com/PowerUp and register to vote for the school that will be awarded $10,000 in May.
"They've said we could use it however we wanted," Dettra said.
Marietta Superintendent Harry Fleming said schools appreciate contributions from local businesses, both new arrivals like Antero and longtime companies.
"The money is probably secondary to the support that that shows for the school districts," he said.
While new companies may be making the donations as they move in, the oil and gas industry has long been a contributor to Ohio communities, said Rhonda Reda, executive director of the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program. That nonprofit organization, founded in 1998 by oil and gas producers, including Jerry James with Marietta-based Artex Oil, provides teacher workshops, scholarships, firefighter training, industry training and more.
"We're funded 100 percent by the oil and gas producers," Reda said.
OOGEEP recently played host to a workshop for kindergarten-through-12th-grade teachers at Marietta College to help them tie what's going on in the industry into their curriculum. It included a visit to a horizontal well site in Lowell.


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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Thank AAA South for their Pro-Equality Policy Change
The policy allows gay, married couples to receive spousal discounts under AAA's Associate Membership program.
The issue was originally brought to the attention of Equality Florida months ago after receiving calls from gay couples who had been denied family memberships in the program.
"We had not talked about this issue very much at all until you reached out to us, and that has caused us to talk about it quite a bit," said Tom O'Brien, President and Chief Executive Officer, AAA Auto Club South. "Our policy does include gay and lesbian spouses, wherever they were married. Whether in other states or countries, they qualify."
AAA South management says it will take about 2 weeks to train 3,000 staff members to implement the policy uniformly.
Same-sex couples applying for a membership need only state that they are married to receive the family benefit. Management also left the door open to expand the policy to include domestic partners - gay and straight.
"We are pleased with the outcome of our meeting. AAA is an iconic American company that many of us associate with summer vacation and family road trips. To have AAA South set a standard for full equality for all married couples, regardless of sexual orientation, is an important message and one we hope other companies will follow," said Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida.
"We appreciate the professional manner in which representatives from Equality Florida met with members of our executive management team to gain a better understanding of each organization's position and concerns. The result, from our perspective, was a very meaningful and productive conversation. Our door is always open," said AAA's O'Brien.
AAA South has more than 4 million members in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.
We want you to take action! Let AAA South know that you support their decision to recognize same-sex couples. Send a quick note by clicking here or visiting http://ga4.org/campaign/thankAAA.
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I'm an AAA South member in Atlanta. They are quietly reaching out to unmarried domestic partners who have lapsed (or are about to) with a very special discount rate that I can't mention here; let's just say it is "substantial". I don't know the criteria for this special pricing group, but it probably includes past membership length, so I'm not expecting everyone to receive this offer currently.
The representative said that this is related to the recent announcement of full recognition of same-sex couples who are legally married (in states where such is legal); there is allegedly internal talk about extending this recognition to simple, unregistered/unmarried partner couples. He would not provide more details, but did say that more information about AAA South's plans for same-sex couple benefits may be made public around the time of Atlanta Pride (which was postponed to the end of October).
- August 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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This is wonderful news! It's not everyday that we hear equality is pushed through for a policy change. I hope they continue to promote this in other ways.
- January 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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So ... what has been the final outcome with this policy? My partner was an AAA member for years, but we dropped that membership in 2009 because the company refused to accept us for a family membership. Since we were not related, we could not be a family. We celebrated out 10th anniversary in February 2009.
We live in Florida, and wrote a polite letter to the AAA headquarters, and we were told they did not recognize same-sex partners, and had no plans to do so in the near future. If AAA has changed their acceptance policy, that's great news. It a shame that they have kept the information to themselves.
- February 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM
This is no longer true. We just tried to renew a membership with AAA and their guidelines do not cover unmarried domestic partners. Why is their so much confusion since 2009?
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Valdosta, GA - An escort of police vehicles lined Patterson Street in Valdosta on Sunday afternoon. Sirens blared throughout the city's landscape. Fire Engine ladders raised a Valdosta State University flag 30 feet high atop its ladder.
This homecoming is usually reserved for celebrities and the President. But this celebration hit the hearts of people in the community. The VSU Lady Blazers returned to Titletown with the school's first softball championship.
"Coach said at the beginning of the season, you haven't won anything unless you've won the last game, and we did it," senior shortstop Marti Littlefield said.
With their backs against the wall after losing the opening NCAA tournament game, the Blazers would win five straight to claim the title. The drama even followed all the way to the last out.
UC-San Diego, the team they lost in the first game, had two runners on base with two outs. The ball was hit hard at Samantha Posey, who initially had trouble picking it up.
"I was kind of freaking out. I was like pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!," junior outfielder Morgan Johnson said.
"I was screaming, like first pumping. Sam, touch the bag! Touch the bag!," senior outfielder Clare Wamsley said.
"I kind of felt like the bag was moving away from me for a second, but I got it together and made that out," Posey said.
It was the last out and the last for the seniors.
"When I woke up in the morning, I said this is the last time I'm gonna put on this uniform," Wamsley said. "When it got to the game, it was just the game. But, throughout the day I thought, oh my goodness, this is it."
Alanna Hadley, who had pitched every game in the regionals and the entire tournament, made her final appearance on the mound. The University of Georgia transfer was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
"I was actually shocked. But as far as me pitching, I felt strong. I've worked all year for this," Hadley said. "Not many seniors can say they ended their career with a championship."
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Orem Stories Project (Sat. 16 Nov, 2013 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
November 16, Saturday
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Orem Stories Project
The first annual Orem Stories Project has invited local artists to
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BlackBerry Strongholds: Schools' Cellphone-Storing Trucks
For a look at the ancestors of the BlackBerry Z10, unveiled at a media event Wednesday on the Lower East Side, just head to the nearby Washington Irving High School campus.
Trucks outside the school near Union Square safeguard students' cellphones for about $1 a day. The service is offered by independent entrepreneurs near some of the 88 schools across the city equipped with metal detectors, which make it difficult to circumvent the public-school system's cellphone ban.
An inspection of one truck near Washington Irving found at least four different BlackBerry models, mostly hand-me-downs from mothers and fathers. The smartphone brand's parent company Research In Motion, would be thrilled to recapture the market share seen in the cellphone-storage truck, whose attendant estimated nearly half of the inventory Wednesday carried a BlackBerry label.
The trucks are parked outside schools with metal detectors. Students elsewhere typically keep their cellphones with them, despite the ban, at most of the 1,600 public schools. The storage trucks have also been targeted by thieves, who last summer made off with 200 cellphones in a heist near a Bronx school.
Truck attendant Stephanie Rivera, 22 years old, said the operation brings in about $500 a day storing the phones for its company, Pure Loyalty Electronic Device Storage.
But given the choice — and a gift card to cover the new BlackBerry Z10′s price, in one offer, $200 with a two-year contract — New York students interviewed Wednesday didn't seem inclined to snap up the new devices, expected to be released in March.
"Blackberry? That was like, two years ago," said Kareemah Ropei, 16, a student at Gramercy Arts High School who owns an iPhone 4.
"I want an iPhone," said classmate Yosmayra Tabárez, 15, who uses a BlackBerry Curve that used to belong to her parents. "I like the touch screen" — a feature included in RIM's new Z10 model.
Giancarlos Blanco, 15, said he was satisfied with his BlackBerry Bold, which his parents gave him a little over a year ago. But he would upgrade if he could afford it.
"It can be really slow," he said. "More than other phones on the market."
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The Ozarks Patriots Chapter of the Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution ended 2012 in a joint meeting with the Noah Coleman Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Liberty Landing Society of Children of the American Revolution.
The joint meeting, billed as "A Patriotic Christmas Program," was held Dec. 1. The program included the rituals of all three societies, joint discussion, and performances by the Lakota Singers and the C.A.R. Lunch was also available.
The Ozark Patriots Chapter also held their annual election for new officers for the coming year. Roger Vaughn, who has been a past chapter president and state registrar in the State of Indiana, was elected Chapter president. Other officers elected included: Bill Silleck, treasurer/genealogist; Frank Furman, secretary; and Columbus Craft as chaplain.
The Sons of the American Revolution are always looking for eligible candidates for membership. The organization is in its 124th year and has chapters across the state and across the country. Eligible candidates include males who can trace their family tree back to an ancestor who supported the cause of American Independence during the years 1774-83.
If you believe you have this ancestor, or would like more information on the Sons of the American Revolution or their programs, contact Ozark Patriots Chapter President Roger Vaughn at firstname.lastname@example.com or 573-259-0772.
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To celebrate the season of giving, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is giving away an iPad Mini to one lucky fan.
To enter for a chance to win, customers can stop by any Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint restaurant location, complete an official registration form, and drop it in the entry box.
Fans can enter to win once per day until January 15. There is no purchase necessary to enter.
Uncle Maddio's answers the call for more choices and better food with an innovative menu that gives customers more than 50 million pizza combinations.
Its menu contains three types of crusts (white, wheat, and gluten-free), six sauces, seven cheeses (including Daiya vegan cheese), and 47 different fresh toppings, including locally sourced vegetables delivered fresh daily, free-range and hormone-free chicken, organic greens, and handmade meatballs and sausages. In addition to pizza, it serves toasted panini sandwiches and gourmet salads.
Known as the "Chipotle of pizza," Uncle Maddio's launched the fast-casual pizza market three years ago with the opening of its first store in Atlanta. By the spring of next year, there will be 20 restaurant franchises open and 125 more in development throughout the Southeast.


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Following a 5-0 vote, Yellow Medicine County Commissioners have offered the position of County Administrator to present YMC Family Services Director Peg Heglund––and barring a last second change of heart it appears that the long-term YMC employee will accept the offer.
"I'm very upbeat, very excited to get started," Heglund said Tuesday evening. "I have many years of service with the county and am looking forward to continuing a working relationship with everyone at the county."
Commissioners originally offered the position to Dakota County Administrative Services Manager Heather Aagesen-Huebner. The county's first choice would pull out, however, after board members Louis Sherlin, Gary Johnson and Greg Renneke attempted to rescind the offer based on their displeasure with a request from the candidate to have an additional sit-down with board as well as a closer look at the area's offerings in general.
According to YMC Board Chair Ron Antony, testy feelings that arose as a result the aforementioned events were gone when board members held an additional interview Tuesday afternoon with their top three remaining candidates: Heglund, Redwood County Human Services Director II, Patrick Bruflat, and YMC Finance Director Michelle May.
"Personally, I believe what pushed Peggy above the rest was not only the administrative experience but her long time history as a part of the Yellow Medicine County family."
Heglund began working in the Yellow Medicine County Family Service Department in 1979 and has served in the capacity of Director since 2003. She holds a degree in Psychology from Moorhead State University.
According to Antony, Heglund has been given 24 hours to decide on whether she will accept the post.
Details of the agreement and the steps the board will take to hire a new Family Services Director will come forth at the board's next meeting May 13.
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Small Crumb SetTable-crumbing is a satisfying cleaning activity the youngest child can manage. This small, easy-to-use set enables children to leave tabletops tidy! Stainless dustpan. Wood-handled bristle brush. Just 5" x 5½". Learn More
Traditional Sweeping Set - Child-size vintage-style dustpan and brushOld-world charm, perfectly proportioned for the young child intent on cleaning up. Curved metal dustpan and wood-handled soft-bristle brush will get the job done! 8½" brush overall; 6½" x 9½" pan. Learn More
Floor & Carpet SweeperDesigned for use in hotel lobbies and restaurants, this is a real tool, not a toy. By removing one section of the handle, this sweeper becomes a child-size 26". Clean dry spills on floors, carpeted areas, and mats. Learn More
Corn Broom - Classic child-size broom with wood handleA sturdy classic! A slightly smaller head and a little less weight makes this broom easier for children to manage than standard adult-size brooms. Natural, stiff broomcorn head on a painted wood handle; 7" wide head; 38" overall. Learn More
Push Broom - Classic child-size outdoor broomSidewalks, driveways, patios... Help eager children tackle the big jobs with a good outdoor broom they can manage! Screw-in metal handle (29¼"), 9" wood head with stiff plastic bristles. Learn More
Broom & Mop StandWhen wall space is in short supply, our freestanding rack is a great solution. A unique design features four keyhole-shaped openings in which to insert child-size brooms or mops, plus a center opening for your brush or dustpan. Learn More
Carpet Sweeper - Real child-size clean-up tool with adjustable handleAn effective, easy-to-use sweeper with a handle that adjusts from 26" to 37" to suit the size of your children. Children can open and close the bottom flaps to empty. No power cord and no motor noise. Learn More
Angle Broom - Child-size angle broomEasy to maneuver! A sturdy, functional, child-size replica of the full-size version, with a plastic bristle head. Easy screw-in handle (29¼"); 8" wide plastic head. 37" overall. Learn More
2-Ring Mop & Broom Organizer with HooksSo easy to use! Slip a handle into the rubberized ring from below and let go — the handle stays put. Lift the ring with a finger and the handle slips out. Holds any mop or broom handle. Sturdy plastic; mounting hardware included. 11" x 3". Learn More
1-Ring Mop or Broom HolderSo easy to use! Holds one mop or broom handle. Slip a handle into the rubberized ring from below and let go — the handle stays put. Lift the ring with a finger and the handle slips out. 3" x 2". Learn More
Sweeping GuidePlace this semi-circular wooden form on the floor and direct the sweepings into it. A brush and dustpan will finish the job. The Sweeping Guide provides an essential point of interest for the child. 11¾" x 6". Learn More
Whisk Broom & Dustpan Set - From Coghlan'sJust fine for small cleanups, the sturdy, stiff-bristled brush snaps into the plastic dustpan when not in use. Bristles are made of polypropylene. 8" long x 6½" x ½". Learn More
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - The Snowmass Village Recreation Center is offering a package of incentives for existing and new members aimed at increasing class attendance and membership.
The program, called "Friends with Benefits," launched late last week and offers two incentives. The first allows members to have a friend join them for a class or workout for just $5, through Jan. 1. The other, Refer a Friend Pass, offers members either a free month extension to their membership or free registration for a class if they refer three friends to a membership, punch pass, or full class or league before Jan. 1.
According to a statement, in a community survey sent out to members in August, 66 percent of respondents said they had yet to utilize the center's fitness classes, pool, leagues or summer camps.
Recreation specialist Jocelyn Ritti said the incentives were created to increase interest in those offerings, but also to get new people in the door.
"I don't think people know that (the recreation center is) open to everybody," Ritti said of why some people haven't visited the facility yet.


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It's like yoga on water. Wow!
An exciting new sport called stand up Paddle Boarding has emerged as THE sport for celebrities and everyday fitness enthusiasts alike. It's fun and as a bonus, it's a great fitness program. Celebrities like Jennifer Anniston, Matthew McConaughey and Pierce Brosnan have been caught-on-tape practicing this new sport while grinning from ear to ear.
It is a growing trend still its infancy, but expected to hit critical mass within the next couple of years. The sport is rapidly gaining momentum and has become a complimentary sport for surfers. It's origin is believed to have come from Polynesia and later popularized in Hawaii. I'm not sure about all that, but I do feel a little tribal when I'm doing it!
The beauty of this sport is that even when the waves are small, paddle boarding is still a whole lot of fun. Since the boards are longer and wider than surf boards you can surf large and small waves alike - for a much longer ride. This Hawaiian craze can be practiced on flat water, rivers and streams, or on the ocean.
As you slowly paddle along, gazing at all your surroundings, you can't help but sense a feeling of "being", while all the muscles in your body are worked - especially your core. Paddle Boarding is not only a complete fitness program but a relaxing and fulfilling outdoor activity that can be enjoyed regardless of whether you are 7 or 70 years old!
Try it; you will fall in love within the first 5 minutes!
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Sorry for not providing logs at first.
Now I also saw pixelization with my TV, with version 1.60.0 and default settings.
It starts with a black screen and after a while the static pixelization screen is shown.
Seems that for all video (not native supported, with or without subtitles) with ac-3 audio now tsMuxeR and MEncoder are used instead of MEncoder only.
DEBUG 2012-07-31 23:16:16.634 [mencoder.exe-4] Attaching thread: mencoder.exe-4
DEBUG 2012-07-31 23:16:16.647 [tsMuxeR.exe-2] Attaching thread: tsMuxeR.exe-2
My Tv does not support tsMuxeR, that output a ts format with H264.
The philipsPFL.conf gives no support for H264 with mpegts:
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Supported = f:mpegts v:mpeg2 a:mpa|ac3|lpcm m:video/vnd.dlna.mpeg-tts
With previous versions of pms, tsMuxeR was therefore never used as a engine.
I tried to disable the tsMuxeR engine, but then it still be used.
But with the next option not checked:
"Keep AC3 track (no re-encode, may cause inaudible dialog and A/V sync issues)"
Only MEncoder is used and the video plays fine.
Here debug.log files and MediaInfo while playing a affected file (mkv/H264/ac-3 with no subtitles) by using the #transcode folder# and selecting MEncoder,
with version 1.45.0 and 1.60.0. (fresh instal and PMS.conf deleted)
Where default with both versions "Keep AC3 track (no re-encode, may cause inaudible dialog and A/V sync issues)" is checked.
Version 1.45.0 plays fine.


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Tonight, Larry King hosted the final ever episode of Larry King Live with the help of Bill Maher, Ryan Seacrest, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Regis Philbin, Diane Sawyer, Brian Williams, Katie Couric, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, and more! The best moments, inside.
King hosted the final hour with Bill Maher and Ryan Seacrest, and the humorous chemistry between the three was immediately recognizable. Here's how things got started:
The hour's first big guest was none other than California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who came on to declare that he'd officially made today "Larry King Day" in the Golden State:
Shortly thereafter, Maher had another chuckle-worthy moment (there were a lot tonight) when he poked some fun at King for not remembering, well, anything:
Then, Regis Philbin showed up to serenade King, but things didn't go exactly as planned:
Later, the "Big Three" news anchors—Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Brian Williams—joined the fray, accompanied by Barbara Walters, and presented King with a familiar gift:
The hour's best—and most unpredictable—moment came during former president Bill Clinton's segment. Watch King mention the fact that they're both in the "Zipper Club"—which, apparently, is code for people who have had open heart surgery—and then have to clarify it later after the Suits thought viewers might mistake it for some sort of oral sex club:
Near the end of the hour, King was joined by his wife, Shawn, and sons, Chance and Cannon—and Cannon did a pretty damn good impersonation of Dad:
And finally, King's closing statement. This is how the final episode of Larry King Live ended:
We'll miss you, LarBear. <3


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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
An unnamed narrator listens to a male friend reading a manuscript written by a former governess whom the friend claims to have known and who is now dead. The manuscript tells the story of how the young governess is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the death of their parents. A classic ghost story that will be paired with the film adaptation The Innocents, starring Deborah Kerr. Interested readers will meet in the Chairman's Office at 12 pm on Wednesday, October 17. Call 816.701.3683 or email email@example.com for further details.


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Nestled underneath the historic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower in the heart of downtown Denver, Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret quickly gained local and national acclaim as the "coolest room in town" for its sensual décor, wildly eclectic entertainment, and unmatched hospitality.
Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret is named after Colorado singer and entertainment icon, Lannie Garrett. For more than three decades, Lannie has been selling out shows based on her charismatic stage presence, quick comedic instincts, and her ability to connect with audiences of all kinds. Ever the chameleon, her many popular shows run the gamut from glamorous chantuese fronting a 10-piece swing band to the comedy clown in her ever popular, hilarious, country music spoof, "The Patsy DeCline Show." This year, 2016, Lannie was inducted into the prestigious, Colorado Music Hall of Fame which has honored such musical luminaries as Glenn Miller, John Denver and Judy Collins.
Co-owner and fellow entertainer, Jefferson Arca, aka "Naughty Pierre," is the beloved host of Denver's current longest running show, "Naughty Pierre's Burlesque & Comedy Extravaganza" (Thursdays, 8pm). Jefferson is an 18-year veteran of the stage and screen, having worked in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe, where he produced, wrote, directed, and starred in film, video, live comedy and theatre in a variety of styles and genres, including an appearance on AMC's hit show, "Breaking Bad".
Lannie and Jefferson joined forces in 2006 to create Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret, and are thrilled to be celebrating a decade in Denver!
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a venue where people sit at tables, eating and drinking while they take in the show. the word comes from french and literally means "small room"


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A search was still underway for a missing kayaker, who fell from his boat in the Lackawaxen River Friday afternoon, June 14. His identity was released on Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission following notification of next of kin.
The missing kayaker is Shawn Martin, 29 years of age, from Beach Lake.
"The body has not been recovered," said Eric Levis, Press Secretary for the Commission.
He and another kayaker, a male whose name has not been released, were on the Lackawaxen near the Kimbles Bridge Friday afternoon when they became separated from their boats. The other kayaker was able to safely reach the shore.
At 3:11 p.m., a call was sent out for emergency rescue agencies to Kimbles Road and Township Road 487. Forest Volunteer Fire Department; Lackawaxen Fire Department; Greeley Fire Department sent boats, rescue vehicles or support; Central sent a bursh ttruck and ATV; Dingman Twp., Westfall Twp. and Ledgedale Fire Departments sent boats and Tafton Fire & Rescue sent support.
National Park Service also has been assisting in the search, both on water and by road patrols.
Attempts to reach officials from the Forest Volunteer Fire Department in Kimbles for comment have not been successful.
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Feb. 13, 2014 (AP)-- Fredi Gonzalez is bringing optimism and a roster packed with talented, young players to Florida for spring training.
The Braves' manager has good reason to be excited about his team's foundation of young stars. The list of key players no older than 26 includes Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, Craig Kimbrel, Andrelton Simmons, Justin Upton, Julio Teheran and Mike Minor.
The Braves, who won the NL East in 2013, took big steps toward keeping the team together by signing Freeman and Heyward to contract extensions this month. Gonzalez was so happy he sounded like he was ready to make a big prediction before he simply said his 2014 team will be competitive.
The Braves open spring training on Friday when pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Kissimmee, Fla.


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The momentum of an unheard of 23 consecutive home wins. The amazing Jimmy Howard. The amazing Miller/Helm/Abdelkader line stepping up for Pavel Datsyuk. The triumphant return of Kyle Quincey. And Todd Bertuzzi Bobblehead Night. Put together, it was still not enough to eek one out over the Vancouver Canucks, who thoroughly outplayed the Wings for a large portion of this game, who were that much more deserving of the two points. I know, I know. Even on Bert Bobblehead Night. I know.
It can only be one person's fault (I'm going to say "mine", but to hell with it, it's actually Alex Burrow's parent's fault). Here's a few bullets:
It can only be one person's fault (I'm going to say "mine", but to hell with it, it's actually Alex Burrow's parent's fault). Here's a few bullets:
- Quincey's an alright hockey player. But his most important skill in my eyes, no matter what he contributes to the team in the next few months, is how much he looks like a grown-up Chalky Studebaker.
- And I'm happy with the move by Holland and everything but does Quincey have to wear #27? It's about time Marc Bergevin got some fucking respect.
- So Darren Helm scored. That was weird. Now we know the key to getting Helm to light the lamp: Next time he's on a breakaw.... shit we just missed it. Okay, NEXT time he's on a breakaway, Larry Murphy screams "RED LIGHT" causing everybody to stop where they're at, we put an opposing defenseman in his way, we replace Helm's stick with a giant butterfly net, then we replace the puck with a horse turd, then Murph screams "GREEN LIGHT" to start the play again, and then Helm scores. Shouldn't be too hard to pull off. (30 seconds later, Larry Murphy screams, "YELLOW LIGHT" because he now thinks that he has turned into a traffic signal.)
- Mickey Redmond 1st period highlight: trying to break down and understand the Green Man phenomenon (and making some weird comparison to Spiderman); or actually pointing out that Johan Franzen was taking a "leisure skate" on an offside call? The latter. You have to be looking pretty lazy for Mick to perform even a miniature version of calling out a Red Wing like that. If I were burning alive and lying in a pit of boner-having kangaroos, and for some reason the only two phone numbers I had were Johan Franzen's and a number that sends you to a recording of Mike Milbury reading erotica in Portuguese, I would certainly call Mule because he's an actual person and could possibly save me but god almighty would he take his time.
- Similarly (I guess), if I had to kill the Sedin twins in the most creative way possible: I'd lead them to a pool of sharks, then lay down a bed of like 3 dozen hockey sticks around the outside, which they'd inevitably dive over into a shark's waiting mouth. They dive and stuff.
- Similarly (for real), Ryan Kesler complaining that a player dove to draw a penalty is like me complaining that my cat insists on bathing right in front of me. (I'm going off the assumption that we all lock our cats in the bathroom with us and make them watch us as we shower.)
- I bet Roberto Luongo has weird-smelling breath.
- Sami Salo slogs his way to retrieve a puck that somehow becomes icing, as he does his finest "This is as fast as I can skate" arm-swinging thing, and then the Wings can't get the puck out of their own zone, leading to a Vancouver tying goal with 15 seconds left. And yet, I didn't feel so terrible about it knowing that Sami Salo has had a ruptured testicle and I have not.
We have yet to win a game when I do a recap of at The Triple Deke this year.
Go Wings.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A representative from New Hampshire has introduced legislation that would ban the burning of tires, treated wood, plastics, fuel containers, asbestos and lubricant products in open-air burn pits.
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
Spring 2007 at PETALUMA URBAN HOMESTEAD
Spring has arrived at the "homestead". The Sugar Snap Peas are plump and ready. Kids, ducks, the dog and the chicken were all hanging out together today while the laundry dried in the warm breeze above their heads . Dee Dee duck laid an egg in the middle of the yard (luckily it was gathered in time). "Chicken" laid her's like clockwork in her nest box. Her once-a-day constitution. It was quite a sight to see everyone, humans and animals alike, enjoying the beautiful day. We are truly blessed to have this little bit of paradise.
Our house was built in 1907 on a 6,000 square foot urban lot amongst other Victorians and Bungalows. It's just a short walk to our wonderful old downtown. Two years ago we got our friends to leave Oakland and buy the house behind us. Our backyards adjoin so we've joined forces in this urban homesteading project. We had looked for rural property together before coming here but the long drive to jobs and amenities seemed crazy with the coming end of oil. We wanted a small, tight community that could support itself in a crisis. We are working towards that end.
My neighbor friend and I took a Permaculture Design Course this past year and the re-design for our two adjoining urban lots is the result of that course. We plan a permaculture food forest. We aim for "An overabundance of abundance" as permaculture teacher Penny Livingston-Stark says. That's the plan. We'll post our progress here so you can learn with us as we make mistakes, jump for joy, and hopefully live more lightly on the planet.
- Suzanne
6 comments:
- Linda Parker said...
We are so excited to see what you are up to in Petaluma! Good for you creating an Urban Homestead! We look forward to seeing your progress! We are active with Big Sur Powerdown. Our friends are homesteading on a tiny piece of land sharing it with a cow and chickens. Its a wonderful lifestyle for the entire family and their friends! Enjoy!!
- April 21, 2007 at 6:29 PM
- K said...
truly an overabundnce of abundance! i love the ducks!
- April 21, 2007 at 8:18 PM
- Jeanne Stehly said...
It's beautiful! I was smiling all the way through it. It makes me feel like the gap between Fillmore and Petaluma no longer exists. I am going to pretend our orange trees are just on the other side of your fence. My prayer for you and your sweet urban homestead is an "abundance" of joy and peace. I am proud to call you my friends.
- April 21, 2007 at 8:56 PM
- Mother Jones said...
Glad to see this! What great news! This week begins my Eat Local Challange for $186/per week. I have read an article in Time Magazines, March 12 th issue. The Bureau of Statistics estimates that a family of four spends the above on food per week. And, since the biggest complaint about eating local is that it is more expensive, I've decided to give this a try. I will let you know how it goes.
Also, trying to ride more on my New Bike! Paying my kids .50cents per mile if they choose to ride with me. This is of course, possible in town. It has worked to Little League games and Whole Foods. I have chosen this reimburseable amount based on IRS amount I get for mileage thru work expense. Cheers! And, I want to see and hear more about this! I will be at the Culinary OAEC Garden tour, this Sunday. Will you, Suzanne? And, I may look into Permaculture! Thanks so much for doing this, Martha Jones.
- April 23, 2007 at 9:39 AM
- Robert van de Walle said...
Welcome to the sustainable lifestyle!
I really hope all your dreams come true. I know my fmaily and I are slowly recovering from affluenza at our urban eco-village, in progress in Oakland.
The most recent addition? We caught bees!
- April 23, 2007 at 10:03 AM
- Sarita said...
I love it! I can't wait to come and see all the new additions to your beautiful home and ever growing family!!
- May 8, 2007 at 10:32 AM


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Myanmar, Marseille, New Zealand and Gettysburg are all on the travel radar for 2013, thanks to new tours, events and anniversaries. But the best pitch for travel in the new year might just be coming from Ireland, which is running ads "calling all Flynns, O'Malleys and Schweizenbergs" to the Emerald Isle for a unique grass-roots homecoming called "The Gathering."
Here are details on these and other places, events and travel trends for 2013.
Ireland's 'The Gathering'
"It's a citizen-led initiative to attract people who are Irish-born, Irish-bred or Irish in spirit to join us in 2013," said Bernard McMullan of Tourism Ireland. "It's almost become a competition where one county, town or village tries to have as quirky a gathering as the next."
More than 2,000 events are already planned, including events for redheads and left-handers as well as reunions based on family names and clans.
The U.S. Census Bureau says 34.7 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, and Arabella Bowen, executive editorial director of Fodor's Travel, is one of them. Even President Barack Obama has an Irish ancestor in the family tree.
"There are Irish people all over the world," Bowen said. "It will be great fun being able to connect with others going back for this event. It's like an entire year of St. Patrick's Day parties."
President Obama's historic recent visit to Myanmar -- the first ever by a sitting U.S. president -- is adding to already heated-up interest in the country, which has fully opened to tourism only in the past few years. Fodor's Bowen says it's especially attractive to people who are already well traveled and are seeking that next unknown destination.
Many tour companies are adding Myanmar trips due to demand, and the U.S. Tour Operators Association's active members named Myanmar No. 1 on a list of "off-the-beaten path" countries they foresee becoming popular in 2013.
New Zealand
New Zealand received a huge boost in tourism from fans of "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy, and the release of the new movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is focusing attention on the destination once again. All four of the movies were filmed in New Zealand.
The French port city Marseille is one of two European capitals of culture in 2013, along with the Slovakian city of Kosice. Fodor's Bowen says Marseille "has been overlooked in the past" by a lot of travelers heading to the lavender fields and wineries of Provence, but she believes it's ripe for a "renaissance" with new hotels, art galleries and culinary hotspots.
Several important anniversaries take place in 2013, with exhibits and events to mark them.
Marquee events for the battle commemoration, including re-enactments and tours, will take place June 28 to July 7, but there will be activities and programs throughout the year. On July 1, the new Seminary Ridge Museum opens in a building that was used as a soldiers hospital. Union Gen. John Buford also used the structure's cupola to scout the countryside on the battle's first day.
Theme parks
At Disneyland in Anaheim, spring will see the opening of Fantasy Faire, located at Fantasyland and dedicated to Disney heroes and heroines. At Disney World near Orlando, Fla., a new attraction called Princess Fairytale Hall, where guests can meet Disney princesses, is also scheduled to open in 2013. Princess Fairytale Hall will be located at the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland, which opened in early December, doubling the size of the original Fantasyland. Both parks are offering weekly surprises for guests as part of a yearlong 2013 program called Limited Time Magic.
Next summer will see the popular 3-D ride based on the "Transformers" movies opening at Universal's theme park in Orlando. "Transformers: The Ride -- 3D" previously opened this past May at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles.


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STOCKTON - Anonymous tips have led police to two men they suspect robbed separate banks in recent months.
Stockton resident Richard Stoeckl, 20, and Manteca resident Christopher Mitchell, 20, are in San Joaquin County Jail and could face multiple counts of robbery, according to the Stockton Police Department.
Both men were arrested Thursday morning after police served high-risk search warrants at the men's homes, said Officer Joe Silva, a spokesman for the Police Department.
Authorities say Mitchell and Stoeckl held up the Bank of the West in the 500 block of Carolyn Weston Boulevard on Aug. 28 and the Premier West Credit Union in the 3200 block of Benjamin Holt Drive about a month later.
One shot was fired in the Sept. 25 credit union robbery, when Stoeckl fired his gun at a computer and wounded a teller, according to police.
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Students assemble and test rovers and fuel cell cars in preparation for the upcoming competion this Friday at Lincoln High. SEEK (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids) is a program put on by the Society of Black Engineers which is part of the effort to steer more minority kids into science, technology, engineering, and math for college or career.
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