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by Kari Tervo
I finally finished watching the Twilight saga. In honor of the great experience I had with the movies, I'm going to post some feedback about stuff I didn't like, and then bring you back up to a soaring farewell with triumphant music, a montage, and some fuzzy focus romance.
I'm referring to this criticism as "lowlights," which I think is a great time to declare that I'm glad that stupid ombre hair trend is over. Girl, you're gonna regret that in 15 years like Jennifer Aniston regrets the Rachel. I do admit, I did have some Rachel-y color banding in the late '90s, but I thought it was cool. My head looked like a sunset, or cinnamon toast.
What? What am I talking about? Twilight. Okay.
I shared a collection of fun thoughts about the first 4 movies, here. And I started talking about how I think some feminists have it all wrong about Twilight, here. All in all, I've been pretty happy with the series--it has made me laugh, cry, cringe, feel suspense, wonder, and do all those things movies are supposed to do! In short, I've been wonderfully entertained by this series.
Yet, I didn't enjoy Breaking Dawn, Part II as much as I did the first four films in the series. Here's why:
First, I guess for me I became less interested when it became all-supernatural. I was more interested in the interactions between the human and magical worlds. Kind of like when I was 8 and thought I might find gnome communities in the knots of the backyard tree trunks. I wanted to know their ways, like a magical anthropology. I liked watching the first four movies that way, as Bella's human eyes on the magical world. So, when Bella goes undead, it all became a sci-fi/fantasy movie for me. There's nothing wrong with that, but that's not my scene. So maybe I was a little more critical of this movie because it was kind of a genre-switch.
With that in mind, here are some brief beefs:
I misunderstood the ending of the last movie, when Jacob imprints on Renesemee. I had thought he refrained from killing her because he saw Bella in her soul. It never even occurred to me he was imprinting on a baby. Ick. Okay, so anyway. The spates of weak dialogue throughout the series always kind of bothered me, but I was able to overlook it. I viewed some of it as required to communicate complex concepts in simple ways. But I kind of had it by this point: The Volturi are about to kill Cousin Irina, who had just really heroically admitted she was wrong about Renesmee and the whole show-down she caused there in that snowy field (such great cinematography when they initially meet up!). I mean, the Cullens forgave her, but the Volturi weren't going to, so this is a pretty dramatic moment. They go for the kill, and this is what Edward shouts:
Guys, no!
And that's all I have to say about that.
This is the exception that proves what I said about complex concepts: When Aro, the main Volturi guy, is explaining why Renesmee must be destroyed, this is his logic: "There is human technology that could destroy us!" And then we move on, like, oh, oh, yes, yes, I understand now. What? What human technology? How is the humpire (human-vampire. Well, it's better than vamman!) a bigger threat than all those damn newborns up in Santa Carla? I mean, Seattle? Why are the only black vampires (besides Laurent, an evil one) both Amazon women in face paint? Please. In the climactic (imagined) battle scene, the head Volturi guy (Aro) and a bunch of other Volturi are just standing there giving reaction shots, like they're watching Wimbledon. Why aren't they doing something? Aro, the head of the Volturi? He's supposed to scare us, but he's comically evil, like the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (I acknowledge to the 8-year-old community that the Child Catcher is freaking scary). Okay, I�m not afraid of this guy at all. I will take him on in a mere battle of sarcasm, and he�ll do that crumbling-like-a-china-doll effect they�ve been using to indicate a dead vampire (I much prefer that to gore, so thank you Twilight people).
Child Catcher.
Aro (also a Child Catcher). I could take this guy.
I guess I didn't enjoy Breaking Dawn, Part II as much as the other movies. But overall, the series was great. Pull out your tissues, we're about to say goodbye to our protagonists:
AWWWWWWWWWWWW! AWWWWWWWWWW! I am so in love with this love! It�s literally forever! OMG it�s so much better than that stupid diamond ring!
I hate that stupid diamond ring! I hate that stupid field of flowers they�re constantly laying in! I hate those cheesy lovers� gazes!
But I love Bella and Edward. Those crazy kids have been through a lot, and they�re still together. I think they�re gonna make it.
I don�t know how I�m gonna make it without Jacob�I am Team Jacob, after all. Figures. I always root for the underdog (no pun intended). I mean, nobody addresses that he�s going to die at some point. That makes me sad. But let�s move on, because he is a fictional character.
Kari, he is a fictional character. We are going to move on.
Moving on!
To what? Where�s the next Twilight, or Harry Potter, or Lord of the Rings? I want a sweeping supernatural saga with great cinematography, dammit! Get Peter Jackson on the horn! I mean, the tweet!
Ohmigod. I think I just became a fan-girl. Thanks a lot, Twilight.
I mean, thanks a lot, Twilight! That was fun!


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NEW ORLEANS--After 60 minutes and probably 100 questions, Jim Harbaugh launched himself down the podium steps with the same tight smile he had going up an hour earlier.
How'd Super Bowl Media Day go for you, Jim?
"Enjoyed it," Harbaugh said.
But one niggling thought bugged him, as the 49ers' coach replayed his time at the microphone, fielding all of those questions about playing his brother John's Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl, about Colin Kaepernick and about all manner of just about everything.
"It'll be interesting to see how it comes out," Harbaugh said. "You're up there just talking and answering questions, but nobody knows what the question is. How can anybody take it in context?"
I think generally, it was Harbaugh-plus: He certainly shot down a few bizarre questions ("are you making sport of me?" he fired back at one TV reporter) and came nowhere close to "peeling back the onion" of his inner thoughts.
Sample answer, when asked about social media: "The Tweeters? My personal opinion is it's a time drain--a lot of time is used on the Facebooking and the Tweeter and things like that," Harbaugh said.
"It seems unnecessary. Just seems like a modern-day diary. Seems like you're just writing your thoughts down in diary form and I was never a diary guy."
But overall, Harbaugh was incredibly patient through the hour span--much more patient than he usually is with the Bay Area media--and tried to give each reasonable question a reasonable answer.
It wasn't a Emote-Fest, but hey, that surely was his longest stint sitting still in the public eye in his life and he didn't fidget or snap.
I saw his wife Sarah standing among the crowd, looking on with a genuine smile, and asked her if her husband had to get himself braced for this.
"He was actually very prepared," Sarah Harbaugh said. "When I talked to him last night, I said, 'You know, you've got an hour tomorrow. You've got to be kind and happy.' And he was up for the challenge.
And he was excited to do it.
"I'm just seeing him now, but I guess he's done well today. I'm happy. He's spunky."
What was Sarah's advice to him for this week of intense media questioning? Smile more.
"I don't think he pays much attention to the bad stuff," Sarah Harbaugh said. "But I remind him, 'You need to smile, you need to answer better. Answer the question!"
"Some of the questions I understand (not answering). But last night, he was excited to do this today. He was ready."
Harbaugh was definitely ready for this. He didn't light up the world or change his personality, but he didn't seem sour or angry, either. He was Harbaugh-plus, with a few more smiles, and the big day passed, without incident. That's a win for the 49ers, and now they move on winning the actual game.


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Miley Cyrus landed in the hospital and had to cancel a concert because of a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics.
The singer's Bangerz tour performance was canceled Tuesday in Kansas City. Sprint Center, the concert venue, issued a statement, saying, "Cyrus has been hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics and has been placed on medical rest by her doctors."
Cyrus tweeted a photo of herself in a hospital bed with a green toylike octopus in front of her face. "Kansas I promise I'm as heartbroken (as) you are. I wanted so badly 2 b there 2 night. Not being with yall makes me feel (expletive) than I already do."
She later tweeted to a fan: "I hate this. & I hate hospitals. & I hate needles. I hate laying in a bad bored AF. & I hate feeling (expletive)."
It's the second time Cyrus has canceled a concert this month. Live Nation told People magazine that the singer had to bail on her Charlotte, N.C., show because she was "diagnosed with the flu and doctors have ordered her to rest."


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Massive Solaris Scalability for the T5-8 and M5-32, Part 3
By Steve Sistare-Oracle on Apr 10, 2013
Today I conclude this series on M5-32 scalability [ Part1 , Part2 ] with enhancements we made in the Scheduler, Devices, Tools, and Reboot areas of Solaris.
The Solaris thread scheduler is little changed, as the architecture of balancing runnable threads across levels in the processor resource hierarchy , which I described when the T2 processor was introduced, has scaled well. However, we have continued to optimize the clock function of the scheduler. Clock is responsible for quanta expiration, timeout processing, resource accounting for every CPU, and for misc housekeeping functions. Previously, we parallelized quanta expiration and timeout expiration(aka callouts). In Solaris 11, we eliminated the need to acquire the process and thread locks in most cases during quanta expiration and accounting, and we eliminated or reduced the impact of several smallish O(N) calculations that had become significant at 1536 CPUs. The net result is that all functionality associated with clock scales nicely, and CPU 0 does not accumulate noticeable %sys CPU time due to clock processing.
SPARC systems use an IOMMU to map PCI-E virtual addresses to physical memory. The PCI VA space is a limited resource with high demand. The VA span is only 2GB to maintain binary compatibility with traditional DDI functions, and many drivers pre-map large DMA buffer pools so that mapping is not on the critical path for transport operations. Every CPU can post concurrent DMA requests, thus demand increases with scale. Managing these conflicting demands is a challenge. We reimplemented DVMA allocation using the Solaris kmem_cache and vmem facilities, with object size and quanta chosen to match common DMA transfer sizes. This provides a good balance between contention-free per-CPU caching, and redistribution of free space in the back end magazine and slab layers. We also modified drivers to use DMA pools more efficiently, and we modified the IOMMU code so that 2GB of VA is available per PCI function, rather than per PCI root port.
The net result for the end user is higher device throughput and/or lower CPU utilization per unit of throughput on larger systems.
The very tools we use to analyze scalability may exhibit problems themselves, because they must collect data for all the entities on a system. We noticed that mpstat was consuming so much CPU time on large systems that it could not sample at 1 second intervals and was falling behind. mpstat collects data for all CPUs in every interval, but 1536 CPUs is not a large number to handle in 1 second, so something was amiss. Profiling showed the time was spent searching for per-cpu kstats (see kstat(3KSTAT)), and every lookup searched the entire kc_chain linked list of all kstats. Since the number of kstats grows with NCPU, the overall algorithm takes time O(NCPU^2), which explodes on the larger systems. We modified the kstat library to build a hash table when kstats are opened, and re-implemented kstat_lookup() on that. This reduced cpu consumption by 8X on our "small" 512-CPU test system, and improves the performance of all tools that are based on libkstat, including mpstat, vmstat, iostat, and sar.
Even dtrace is not immune. When a script starts, dtrace allocates multi-megabyte trace buffers for every CPU in the domain, using a single thread, and frees the buffers on script termination using a single thread. On a T3-4 with 512 CPUs, it took 30 seconds to run a null D script. Even worse, the allocation is done while holding the global cpu_lock, which serializes the startup of other D scripts, and causes long pauses in the output of some stat commands that briefly take cpu_lock while sampling. We fixed this in Solaris 11.1 by allocating and freeing the trace buffers in parallel using vmtasks, and by hoisting allocation out of the cpu_lock critical path.
Large scale can impact the usability of a tool. Some stat tools produce a row of output per CPU in every sampling interval, making it hard to spot important clues in the torrent of data. In Solaris 11.1, we provide new aggregation and sorting options for the mpstat, cpustat, and trapstat commands that allow the user to make sense of the data. For example, the command
mpstat -k intr -A 4 -m 10 5sorts CPUs by the interrupts metric, partitions them into quartiles, and aggregates each quartile into a single row by computing the mean column values within each. See the man pages for details.
Large servers take longer to reboot than small servers. Why? They must initialize more CPUs, memory, and devices, but much of the shutdown and startup code in firmware and the kernel is single threaded. We are addressing that. On shutdown, Solaris now scans memory in parallel to look for dirty pages that must be flushed to disk. The sun4v hypervisor zero's a domain's memory in parallel, using CPUs that are physically closest to memory for maximum bandwidth. On startup, Solaris VM initializes per-page metadata using SPARC cache initializing block stores, which speeds metadata initialization by more than 2X. We also fixed an O(NCPU^2) algorithm in bringing CPUs online, and an O(NCPU) algorithm in reclaiming memory from firmware. In total, we have reduced the reboot time for M5-32 systems by many minutes, and we continue to work on optimizations in this area.
In these few short posts, I have summarized the work of many people over a period of years that has pushed Solaris to new heights of scalability, and I look forward to seeing what our customers will do with their massive T5-8 and M5-32 systems. However, if you have seen the SPARC processor roadmap, you know that our work is not done. Onward and upward!


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DONNER SUMMIT, Calif. - The cold front sweeping through Donner Summit has dropped the first measurable snow of the season at Boreal Mountain Resort, allowing the resort to fire up its snowmaking and announce a tentative opening date this Friday.
The cold temperatures are expected to remain in the region through this week, with an additional 15-20 inches forecasted.
The sub-freezing temperatures will allow snowmaking operations to begin and run at every opportunity. Pending storm totals and snowmaking conditions, Boreal is targeting to open for skiing and snowboarding for Friday, conditions permitting.
An official opening-day announcement is expected Tuesday, following an assessment of the conditions of snowmaking efforts.
The Donner Summit resort always tries to open in October. Last season, Boreal opened for skiing and riding on Oct. 28, and the earliest opening in Boreal's history was Oct. 9, in 2010.
Northstar, which reported 10 inches of new snow at the summit as of midday Monday, also announced a tentative opening of Nov. 16.
Northstar will hold a job fair on Nov. 3, offering a free hot breakfast to the first 200 applicants who show up to interview for a position.


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by Ryan Kennedy - June 6, 2012 1:43 PM UTC
It's not always the easiest route, but Dean Lombardi built through the draft and pulled the right trades at the right time.
With the Los Angeles Kings on the precipice of glory, it seems as good a time as ever to evaluate how the team was built. Or, more precisely, rebuilt.
by Ryan Kennedy - June 4, 2012 2:36 PM UTC
The Bruins goalie decided to take next year off and whether he comes back or not, his reasoning is sound.
There are two reasons to become a professional athlete and they are not mutually exclusive: love and money. Tim Thomas has both covered, so if he has played his final NHL game, he can leave without regret.
by Ryan Kennedy - June 1, 2012 6:49 PM UTC
From the interview process to the grueling tests, the combine provided some kids a chance to prove they're healthy; and more.
There was a time when the NHL draft combine was attended by just a handful of media members; now it's a big spectacle. The players invited have all heard the horror stories about tricky interview questions and puking after the bike stations, so there isn't a lot of new terrain to be unearthed.
by Ryan Kennedy - May 31, 2012 11:25 AM UTC
Players drafted out of the CHL have to wait to come to the NHL, while those taken from somewhere else have a more direct route.
This year's top draft prospects are currently having their heads scrambled by their prospective employers at the NHL combine and many decisions will be made in the next few months.
by Ryan Kennedy - May 9, 2012 12:35 PM UTC
The Kings were hunkered down in a long contract negotiation with their defenseman last summer, but the deal that came out of it has been working out fine.
Based on the way Drew Doughty has played for the red-hot Los Angeles Kings lately, it seems almost unfathomable his worth to the team was questioned over the summer.
by Ryan Kennedy - May 3, 2012 2:23 PM UTC
The signing of the Czech forward is an attempt to gain offense, but here's why he probably won't live up to expectations.
The Calgary Flames waded into murky waters Wednesday with the signing of center Roman Cervenka, a 26-year-old Czech free agent who has spent the past two years in the Kontinental League.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 18, 2012 1:02 PM UTC
The Phoenix winger's brutal hit on Marian Hossa gives the Hawks extra motivation for Game 4.
Dare ye anger the Hockey Gods, Raffi Torres? The stout Phoenix Coyotes winger has once again propelled himself into the spotlight by propelling himself into an unsuspecting opponent.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 11, 2012 12:21 PM UTC
Edmonton must avoid the trap of the "take the best player available" adage and fill the big hole on the blueline.
People often ask hockey writers who they cheer for. Most will say they cheer for players they like; some will simply strut around in a golf shirt with the home team's crest on it.
by Ryan Kennedy - April 4, 2012 2:43 PM UTC
The playoffs aren't a reality for a number of teams this season, but that doesn't mean they can't bounce back in 2012-13.
Sixteen teams will enter the Stanley Cup playoffs in a week, leaving the rest of the league to ponder what went wrong. A few of those squads will miss by a point or two and be forced to dwell on the one or two blown leads that ultimately cost them a post-season berth over the 82-game schedule.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 28, 2012 12:55 PM UTC
Training with Gary Roberts, Cody Hodgson is due for an explosive season like so many Roberts trainees have had in the past.
With six games remaining, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos has 55 goals and a legitimate shot at 60. Only two players have scored more in the past decade – Jonathan Cheechoo and Alex Ovechkin – and Stammer is still just 22 years old.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 21, 2012 11:55 AM UTC
What does Alexander Radulov do for the Predators? He makes them stand out in a sea of flawed teams.
'A-Rad' is back. It's been a long time since I've had a chance to use that nickname for right winger Alexander Radulov, but I'm sure Nashville fans easily trump my excitement when it comes to the high-scoring Russian.
by Ryan Kennedy - March 14, 2012 1:30 PM UTC
While the Penguins get the face of their franchise back, one of the top prospects for the 2012 draft is ready for his first game of the season.
Two elite players who rock 'Black and Gold' on a consistent basis will be back with their teams this week. Wednesday, the Ontario League's Sarnia Sting welcome back center Alex Galchenyuk, who has missed the entire season with a knee injury.


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New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric said they are preparing for possible power outages as nasty weather is expected to bear down on the Northeast.
While some areas may see heavy, wet snow, other regions may experience ice or high winds that could damage electricity delivery systems, the utility companies said in release.
Mark S. Lynch, president of NYSEG and RG&E, stated that while employees are prepared to respond to power interruptions 24/7, "in a case like this all of our employees across the state are on heightened alert. Our customer relations centers and operations personnel are prepared, and we are ensuring that materials are on hand to repair any damage to our electricity delivery systems."
The companies said the public can help by staying safe and informing the companies of unsafe conditions such as downed power lines. NYSEG customers call 1 (800) 572-1131; RG&E call 1 (800) 743-1701.
Before a storm strikes, anyone who uses life-sustaining equipment that operates on electricity should contact their utility right away (NYSEG: 1(800) 572-1111; RG&E: 1(800) 743-2110. Customers may be enrolled in a critical customer program or provided specific advice on how to prepare for power interruptions.
To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1 (800) 572-1131; RG&E at 1 (800) 743-1701. For more information and safety tips, or to report Interruptions, visit nyseg.com orrge.com.
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Santa Claus and the Tallest Elf in the World have scheduled their annual trek to Eagle for Saturday, Dec. 16, at Paradigms Restaurant.
The duo will be at the eatery between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Paradigms will serve a special brunch menu during the event.
Kids of all ages are welcome. Admission is a new unwrapped toy, canned food items for the local food bank or a cash donation to the Mason Eagle Fire Department Toy Drive or the Eagle County Food Shelf.
Parents are welcome to bring cameras.
This visit from Santa is funded by Santa Claus is Coming to Town LLC, a special nonprofit group. To make a donation to help fund the event or for additional information contact 970-390-8154.
Modern Roller Derby is a full contact sport played on a flat track but in order to keep players safe, there are a lot of rules - 56 pages of rules to be precise.
The Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) released a new rule set in November and they go into effect officially on Jan. 1. A preview of the new rules happens Saturday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. when the 10th Mountain Roller Derby Dolls will play using the new rule set, which streamlines the game.
Exciting new changes to the game of roller derby include the elimination of the "jammer whistle," which means all players are now released on one whistle. Another change is in the way penalties are assessed.
League head referee Don Juan said "Any form of penalty will be considered a major if it affects game play and actions that would have previously been a minor will be ignored."
In a discussion of the new expanded rule set at a recent practice, Don Juan noted the rules are there to keep everyone safe
"If there are skaters who are being unsafe, the referees can remove them from game play," he said.
The 10th Mountain Rollers are now practicing in Edwards for the winter and will have an exhibition bout on Saturday as a part of the Winter Festival 2012 at the WECMRD Field House in Edwards. The Winter Festival marks the three-year anniversary of the Field House with family activities all day on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
The WECMRD 10th Mountain Roller Dolls were established in May of 2011 and practice at the Field house in Edwards during the winter and the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink in the summer. For more info on the Winter Festival or Roller Derby call the WECMRD Field house at 970-766-5555 or visit wecmrd.org.
Please feel free to contact the coaches or head ref with any further questions on roller derby or the new rule set:
Coaches are Zen Blaster (Robin Nash) 970-390-5187 or at firstname.lastname@example.com; and Mistress Medusa (Jodi Knight) 970-390-7425 or at email@example.com; or Head Ref: Don Juan Noche (John Knight) 970-376-5703 or at email@example.com.
The Gypsum Recreation Center recently hosted a Cycle-A-Thon to benefit Jack's Place at the Shaw Regional Cancer Center.
The fourth annual event attracted 74 cyclists to raise more than $2,500 and the money raised will help underwrite the operations of Jack's Place, a 12-room cancer caring house adjacent to the Shaw Regional Cancer Center with a pay-what-you can philosophy.
A special thank-you goes out to event organizer Amy Klunzinger, spin instructor at the Gypsum Recreation Center, and to all who participated. Leonard Sandavol rode the entire eight hours and Peach Duty and Rebecca Cross each rode for seven hours. Thank you prize sponsors, including Marriott Vail, Vail Sports, Bol Vail, Mountain Haus, Allegria Spa, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Duncan Car Wash, Napa Auto Parts, Gypsum Rec Center, Pedal Power, Venture Sports, Marko's Pizzeria, Blue Moose Pizza and Gobi.
The Whistling Bullets 4-H Shooting Sports Club is firing up again for this year.
The organizational meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the old Exhibit Hall at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. The meeting will be an opportunity to pay the $40 registration fee for the year and address safety and questions.
Regular shooting starts on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Exhibit Hall.
For more information, call the CSU Extension office at 970-328-8630 or Dave Hammond at 970-390-2429.
Personal use Christmas tree tags are now available from all offices of the White River National Forest.
Christmas tree cutting is allowed in most areas on the White River National Forest with the following exceptions: wilderness areas, commercial timber sales, recreation and ski areas, administrative areas and Glenwood Canyon. Trees may not be cut within 100 feet of any road. Maps showing where Christmas tree cutting is allowed are available at all offices where permits are sold.
Permits cost $10 each and may be purchased with cash, check, or money order. Trees must be less than 15 feet tall from the stump with a maximum of five trees per individual. Trees are for personal use only and cannot be resold. The tags must be attached to the tree prior to cutting and must be left on the tree until it arrives at its final destination. Permits expire Dec. 31, 2012.
In the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger Districts, permits are now available at both the Eagle Ranger Station, 125 W. Fifth Street in Eagle, or at the Holy Cross Ranger Station, 24747 U.S. Highway 24 in Minturn. Permits may be purchased Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eagle office location. Permits may also be purchased at the Minturn office location Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Minturn office will also be open Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information, please contact the Eagle Ranger District at 970-328-6388 or the Holy Cross Ranger District at 970-827-5715.
Messy and expensive water losses from burst frozen pipes and ice dams continues to top the types of claims State Farm receives from mountain town customers.
"This time of year we typically receive more claims related to water losses," said local State Farm agent Will Comerford. "The incredible mess and expensive damage an ice dam or burst pipe can cause is really unbelievable. We recommend you minimize the chance your pipes will freeze and address ice dams and a burst pipe immediately when they are detected."
The costs associated with repairs and the frequency of water loss claims is a contributing factor to the rate making process. State Farm uses past claims data over several years to determine needed adjustments in rates in order to cover the costs of future claims. Overall, above fire, severe weather and other types of losses, water losses impact mountain town customers most often.
When the outside temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, water pipes in homes with little or no insulation are likely to freeze and break. A one-eighth inch crack in a pipe can spew out more than 250 gallons of water a day, destroying floors, furniture, appliances and personal items. While stopping a leak or repairing a hose down in the basement might be fairly straightforward, ice dams and attic condensation - two forms of water damage typical to cold climate homes - are a little more complicated and a little trickier to fix. Since many homeowners aren't frequent visitors to their own attics in the frigid winter months, water damage on the top floor might catch them off guard.
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• Hailey Vest of Eagle has been named to the Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for fall quarter 2012. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the Dean's List. Congratulations Hailey!
• Kids and families from Brush Creek Elementary and Eagle Valley Elementary schools will enjoy special skating events at the Eagle Ice Rink this month. The BCES night is planned this Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and the EVES night is planned Friday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Both nights the cost is $6 per person and includes skate rental.
• Eagle Visitor Center Open House will host an open house this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature shopping specials and a visit from Santa.
• The popular Edwards Farmers Market is back in business for the winter season. Look for fresh produce and local products at the market, planned Sundays, Dec. 2 through March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edwards Colorado Mountain College campus.
• Gypsum Town Hall hosts Christmas Bingo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. A seven-game pack costs $15, giving players 37 chances to win a holiday ham and Christmas cash. Proceeds benefit the Eagle Valley Booster Club.


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The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians held its annual Spring Refresher at the RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul on thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2013.
About 400 family physicians gathered for the biggest Continuing Medical Education (CME) session for family doctors in the state of Minnesota.
Lindy Eatwell, M.D., who practices in St. James, Minn., attended the refresher. The conference gives family physicians, family medicine residents and medical students the opportunity to learn about trends caring for patients and their families.
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The flash mob, once a novel and artistic construct used to make urban life that much more quirky and full of possibility, is now the subject of a Howie Mandel show. So it was only a matter of time before flash mobs degenerated into something ugly, violent, and antisocial. Yesterday, a shooting at Venice Beach sent crowds scattering. Why?
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There's been a little confusion on the size of the Ninja gauges so here's a quick rundown.
The Ninja Micro gauge is the traditional small sized gauge that has been around for years. The face AND body/rim of the gauge has about the exact same diameter as a quarter. Not larger than a quarter. Almost the exact same size.
The Ninja Paintball MINI gauge on the other hand is the newer super small size. I personally would think Micro is smaller than Mini but as the name Micro has been around for a long time this new gauge is called the Mini. The Ninja Mini gauge face and body/rim is almost exactly the size of a penny. We'll try to get a video or picture up here soon to better illustrate.
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News 12 First at Five / Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Friday's deadly school shooting in Connecticut has local schools making some changes and increasing patrols to keep your child safe.
Richmond County is paying for extra sheriff's deputies to help with school safety in these last two days before Christmas break. It's a little added police presence that's putting parents, students and teachers more at ease.
School Safety Officer Albert Edwards checked in on students and faculty at Craig-Houghton Elementary on Monday.
"The kids are happy to see him; I think it's because they really feel safe," said school Principal Sophia Cogle.
Officer Edwards and the other school officers spend most of their time at middle and high schools.
"We're like out there by ourselves," Cogle said. "We feel that we have things in place, pride ourselves in doing so, but you never know how safe you are."
"It's kind of like, prepare for the worst and hope for the best and that's what we try to do," explained Richmond County School Safety Chief Patrick Clayton.
But you can expect to see the officers more at all schools after the shooting in Newtown, Conn.
"Right now, we're on high alert. Any time something like that happens, you're always going to reevaluate your safety plans to make sure things are safer," Clayton said.
And School Safety is calling on the Sheriff's Office for help so they have a presence at all schools.
"We are beefing up patrols. We've contacted The Sheriff's Office, and we're working with the Special Operations division, and they're also assisting us in beefing up the patrols for at least the next two days," Clayton said.
The tragic shooting, claiming the lives of 20 students and six faculty members, hits home at schools all around the country.
"Our hearts went out to those individuals up there because it could have been anybody's school. It was heartbreaking, it was devastating ... unbelievable," Cogle said. "Because then you start to picture this at your own school."
"As a parent and as a public safety official, it's something that terrifies you," Clayton said.
Many hope the increase in patrols continue on after the Christmas holiday.
"I know that the budget is very tight, we're on nine furlough days to prove it, but safety is so important," Cogle said.
There are about 55 schools in Richmond County. Thirty-five are elementary schools and there are only about 35 safety officers.
News 12 also checked in with Columbia County schools. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sandra Carraway says it's a very somber climate at the schools. She says most spent the morning reviewing safety procedures, and some had extra patrols on hand.


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Co-ed Cinema, 79 W. Main St., Brevard, 883-2200. Showing through Thursday: Oz the Great and Powerful, rated PG. Showing daily: 1, 4, 7 p.m. Info: www.coedcinema.com.
Flat Rock Cinema, 2700 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 697-2463. All tickets $7.50. Showing through Thursday: 42: The Jackie Robinson Story, rated PG-13. Showing: 3:30, 7 p.m. (Monday 3:30 p.m. only). Info: www.
Epic Theatres of Hendersonville, 200 Thompson St. Shows through Thursday: 42, rated PG-13. Admission, rated PG-13. The Call, rated R. The Croods, rated PG. Evil Dead, rated R. GI Joe: Retaliation, rated PG-13. The Host, rated PG-13. Identity Thief, rated R. Jurassic Park, 3-D, rated PG-13. Olympus Has Fallen, rated R. Oz the Great and Powerful, rated PG. Scary Movie 5, rated PG-13. Spring Breakers, rated R. Tyler Perrys Temptation, rated PG-13. Call theater for showtimes. Info: 693-1146.
10th annual Hendersonville Swing Band concert, 3 p.m. Saturday at Hendersonville High School. Tickets: $10. Proceeds go to Kiwanis scholarships.
A Night of Comedy featuring Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg, 6 p.m. Saturday at Mud Creek Baptist Church, Hendersonville. Tickets: $10. Info: 692-6393.
185 King Street Music Venue, Brevard. Info: 877-1850 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar, 229 Greenville St., Saluda. Thursday: 5-7 p.m. Happy hour. Music begins at 8 p.m. Fridays. Info: 749-9698.
Cypress Cellar, 321-C N. Main St. Entertainment, 8 p.m.-midnight in the bar on Fridays, and 6-9 p.m. in the dining room Saturdays.
French Broad Brewery, 101 Fairview Road #D, Asheville. Entertainment 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. Info: 277-0222 or www.
The Green Room Cafe & Coffeehouse, 356 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Dinner music 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays. Today: Shep Gibson; Saturday: Elise Pratt and Jonathan Pearlman; April 19: Jeff Michels; April 20: Sharon LaMotte and Matt Dingledine; April 26: Terry Neal; April 27: Elise Pratt and Aaron Coffin. No cover charge. Also serves breakfast and lunch. Info: 692-6335.
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road, Asheville. April 19: Jeff Sipe, $10, 9 p.m. Info: 575-2737.
Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave., Asheville. Ages 21 and older. Sundays: Irish Session 5-8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Another RoadSide Attraction, Mondays: Quizzo! 8-10 p.m. First Tuesdays: Singer/Songwriter in the Round, 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays: Old Time Jam, 6 p.m. Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam 8:30ish. Entertainment starts around 9 p.m. Info: 252-5445.
Just Vino, 2702 Greenville Highway, Singleton Centre. Thursday: Free wine tasting, 5-7 p.m. Friday: $3 drafts, Saturday: Entertainers. Info: 693-5380.
Midway Tavern, 2634 Hendersonville Road, Arden. Karaoke every Wednesday and Friday at 9 p.m. Performers Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. Info: 687-7530.
Mama Christinas Cafe, 2700 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Tuesday: Southern Blues; Thursday: Wine Tasting, 6-7 p.m.; Wednsday, Friday and Saturday: Nello and Michelle, 6-10 p.m.; Sunday: Jazz Jam, 6:30 p.m. Info: 866-593-7774; mamachristinas.com.
Mills River Music Barn, 1140 N. Mills River Road. All ages welcome. Country music and big dance floor. Every Friday and Saturday from 7-10:30 p.m. Bob Presley. Info: 891-7704.
Olive or Twist, 81 Broadway, Asheville. Wednesdays: Cadillac Rex, 8 p.m.; Thursdays: The Heather Masterton Quartet, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays: rotating guest bands, 8-11 p.m.; Saturdays: The 42nd Street Jazz Band, 8-11 p.m. Info: 254-0555.
The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ages 18 and older with valid ID. Today: They Might be Giants; Saturday: Boom Box; Sunday: Hobey Fords Animalia; Wednesday: Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires. Info: 225-5851; www.
Panthers Paw Pub & Club, 111 Joel Wright Drive. Opens at 4 p.m. Ages 21 and older; 18 to 21 years of age admitted as designated drivers with a valid drivers license. Karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays; DJ on Fridays. Info: 696-0810.
Party Place and Event Center, Friendship Church Road, Saluda. 8 p.m. Today: Blue Ridge Contra Dance; Saturday: Sound Investment Band. Info: 749-3676 or visit www.saludamountain
Pisgah Brewing Co., 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain. Today: Cedric Burnside Project; Saturday: Phuncle Sam; Wednesday: Bad Popes. Info: 669-0190 or www.
Purple Onion Cafe and Coffeehouse, 16 E. Main St., Saluda. Saturday: Nikki Talley; Thursday: Michael Reno Harrell. Info: 749-1179 or www.purple-onionsaluda.com.
Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Hours: 4 p.m to close Wednesday-Friday; 2 p.m-close Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment: 8-10 Friday and Saturday. Today: Paper Crowns; Saturday: Eric Congdon Trio; Sunday: Marc Yaxley and Gary; Thursday: Karen Corn and Buzz. Info: www.sabrewery.com.
The Ugly Mug Coffee and Tea, 2024 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Wednesdays: Open mic with Zack Harding, 8-11 p.m. Info: 693-9999 or
White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Today: Asheville Jazz Orchestra with special guests, The Mars Hill College Jazz Orchestra; Saturday: Battle of the Bands, The Jewish Spirit 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Irish music session, 6:30-8 p.m. with Ryan Giore. Free. Info: 669-0816. , 8 p.m., $10.
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The Odd Couple through April 21 at Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $35. Info: 828-693-0731; 866-732-8008.
Brighton Beach Memoirs through April 21 at Hendersonville Little Theatre, 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students 18-25, and $10 for students younger than 18. Info: 828-692-1082.
Music on the Rock: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival through Saturday at Playhouse Downtown, 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Tickets: $24. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: 828-693-0731; 866-732-8008.
Blithe Spirit through April 21 at Brevard Little Theatre, front of the American Legion building at 55 E. Jordan St., Brevard. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $14 adults, $10 students. Info: 828-884-2587.
Henderson County Heritage Museum observing the 150 anniversary of the Civil War will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville. Free. Info: 694-1619.
The Hendersonville Film Society, Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville. Sunday: To Kill a Mockingbird; April 21: Soylent Green; April 28: Brass Target. Info: 697-7310; email hendersonvillefilm
Apple Valley Model Railroad Club open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Hendersonville Depot, Maple Street. Info: www.avmrc.com.
Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club meets from 7:30-10 p.m. the first and third Friday through April in the lower room of the Elks Lodge, 546 N. Justice St., Hendersonville. Beginning in May, the club will return to the every Friday schedule. Annual membership is $14 with dance fees of $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers. Call 828-654-9708, email email@example.com or visit www.henderson villeballroomclub for more information.
Line dancing classes every Wednesday at the Stony Mountain Activity Center, 800 Stoney Mountain Road in Hendersonville. Beginners meet at 9 a.m.; improvers at 10:30 a.m. $5 per class. Call in advance to register. Info: 890-5777 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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STOCKTON - A police officer sustained minor injuries when an intoxicated woman assaulted him as he placed her under arrest following a three-car collision Wednesday in north Stockton, authorities said.
Christine Lawless Croskrey, 68, was one of the drivers involved in the collision about noon near West Hammer and Misty lanes, just east of Alexandria Place, police said. None of the crash victims went to hospitals, but some sustained minor injuries.
When an officer attempted to arrest Croskrey, she hit, kicked and spat on the officer, police said. She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in injury, battery on an officer and resisting arrest, authorities said.
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Quicksilver never did it for me. It was a downgrade from Spotlight. This app makes me happy, though. Easier to customise, too.
Great replacement for Namely for me. I just hope that the developer is wary of feature bloat... and concentrates on the app launcher functionality.
I'm another former Quicksilver user. The new beta (0.6) is lightning fast even compared to the previous version (0.5). They keep making great improvements each release.
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First Commercial Wind Farm in 10 Years for Vermont
August 27, 2007
The Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) approved a 16-turbine, 40-megawatt wind generation facility in Sheffield, Vermont on August 8. The facility will be the first wind power plant to be built in the state in more than 10 years and the largest ever in Vermont.
The PSB issued its order granting approval for beginning construction after a lengthy review process that involved review of thousands of pages of testimony from 35 witnesses at hearings that spread over 10 days during the last year. PSB commissioners also visited the proposed site for the wind power plant to see for themselves. And they heard from hundreds of citizens at three public hearings. The order finds that the project promotes the general good.
The Public Service Board expressed that one reason why the Sheffield wind farm was approved, as opposed to the wind farm proposal, thirteen months ago in New Haven, was because UPC Vermont Wind, the company in charge of the Sheffield site, agreed to do a study on the effects of wind turbines on the local populations of birds and bats along with other stipulations.
Wind industry members and advocates agreed that the PSB order clearly establishes what conditions need to be met for other wind farm developers to build other commercial scale wind farms in Vermont. "The order sets a really high bar for developers to meet, but it lays out all the hoops you need to jump through," said James Moore, clean-energy advocate for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group.
For details, see the August 9 Public Service Board press release (PDF 69 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
When the Sheffield facility begins operating, probably in late 2008, it will produce roughly 115 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. Sheffield is located in the northeast corner of the state about 35 miles east of Burlington.
Source: August 19 story in the Burlington Free Press.
To read more about renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Vermont, see:
- Vermont news published on the EERE Web site.
- Brief project descriptions from the Vermont Energy Office published in the EERE State Energy Program newsletter, Conservation Update.
- Vermont publications listed in the EERE State Publications Database.


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Roger in semis
Roger qualified for the semi-finals at the Swiss Indoors for the eleventh time in his career after a 6-3, 7-6(2) victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
Roger showed great tennis during several periods, even though he had to battle every now and then. He had to fight off five break-balls in his first service game but found his rhythm from there on, showing a great rest of the opening set. Dimitrov broke him early in the second set, Roger falling behind 3-5. He managed to save three set-points and take the set into a tie-breaker - which he clearly decided in his favour.
With his 50th victory in Basel he has now won 50 or more matches at 5 different tournaments (the others being Grand Slams). He is now just two victories away from qualifying for the Masters in London.
Roger will now play Canada's Vasek Pospisil (ATP 40) in his home town on Saturday.
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OAKLAND -- His name was never uttered officially and certainly not by the Warriors on this night.
That would be tampering! Kevin who?
Yet ... the shadow of Kevin Love hovered over all Warriors thinking and analysis during the NBA draft on Thursday.
And maybe the Warriors crept a little closer to Love by staying patient, sticking to their plotted course and waiting another day ...
All this on a night when the Warriors had no draft picks and made no trades but stayed in the thick of the NBA chatter.
They didn't trade for Love on Thursday, but that doesn't mean they won't at some point.
They just didn't push for it on this day, and that might be the most telling thing, because the Warriors are not always so circumspect in the hunt for a big deal.
They sat back. They assessed. They watched.
"It was a pretty quiet day today," general manager Bob Myers said late Thursday. "It was just one of those things where we didn't feel like we wanted to be too aggressive in our pursuit of anything and not much came our way."
Then a pause and a chuckle:
"We're pretty good at making your guys' lives exciting," Myers said, "but we couldn't do it for you tonight."
One early sign of the nothingness to come was new coach Steve Kerr wandering out to the media area early in the first round looking decidedly less than urgent.
I asked Kerr if the Warriors might be on the verge of anything and he smiled and said no, nothing was happening that he could tell.
Key example: Klay Thompson, the other key name in all this Love talk, remained a Warrior through the draft.
The Timberwolves want Thompson in any Love transaction and he's a player the Warriors have been determined to keep.
If anything can be solidly concluded after Thursday, it's that the Warriors showed something by refusing to toss Thompson into any Love offer through the draft night adrenaline rush.
Which it makes more likely that Thompson will never be included in any offer for Love ... and that's very interesting to see.
"Clearly, as evidenced by the draft, by not doing anything during the draft, I think it does show faith in the current construction of our roster," Myers said.
"(But) we're always examining every possible way to get better as a team."
All of this maybe qualifies as a little bit of disappointing news for the Warriors, since you would imagine that landing Love is a huge priority this offseason.
If they can acquire Love for their presumed offer of David Lee and Harrison Barnes, that would be an enormous lift for this franchise.
Any day that passes without that deal happening is a day that risks the Warriors losing out on Love entirely.
But the inaction on Thursday was also a larger bit of heartening news for the Warriors, since they remain a live option, while several of their rivals may have fallen off.
Basically, the Warriors got through the night without surrendering Thompson and also without anybody else getting Love.
And now they might be in a better position than ever.
Why? Because the other top suitors had high draft picks to offer and the Warriors didn't.
After Thursday, those picks have come and gone ... and the Warriors are still standing and ready to negotiate.
"I think you're always exploring everything," Myers said. "It never really stops no matter where you are in the season.
"In this moment in time a major thing is unlikely. But things are always ongoing."
Of course, Minnesota assuredly has other strong offers for Love and probably will continue to receive new offers into the coming weeks.
Nothing happened to change any of that on Thursday. But the Warriors stayed patient and stayed in the hunt.
Eventually, Kevin Love will be traded. The Warriors really might be the last team standing when it happens, and that apparently is the plan they're sticking to.
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back to this shit?
first of all. once again... NO. there werent 'tons' of left out gospels. there were 3. and they are all available in the 'religion' section of any good bookstore.
give me a reference to that whole 'the bible is made of 2 religions' thing. sounds like more internet myth crap to me.
also, if you guys are basing your contradictions on Old versus New testament... then it doesnt matter. the old testament has almost nothing at all to do with the religion anymore. the old testament is basically only there as a 'history book'. it shows lineage and tells of the worlds creation. other than that its just stories of what went on with the older followers and tells the rules they had to live by. then in the new testament, after jesus came as a martyr, all the rules changed. the old testament rules were really no longer in effect... but i guess thats the type of shit you dont read on the net, you may have to set foot in a church for that. pffft.
hugh grants hooker wrote: they could never be verified as authentically inspired by god.
MessiahCarey wrote: hugh grants hooker wrote: they could never be verified as authentically inspired by god.
This is the stuff that scares me about religion.
How where the other books of the bible "verified as authentically inspired by God"?
I really just don't get this stuff. It's like...all the intellect and thought takes place after the premise is assumed. There must be something wrong with my thinking.
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Texas Cobras Gold is now Texas Bombers Gold - HTX. By teaming up with the Texas Bombers Organization, we now have all the tools to help you succeed in your quest to be on a top quality team. We will continue the tradition of assisting those dedicated and talented players who desire to play at the college level. We encourage you to attend our tryout if you are a top level player looking to be recruited. We will play in the best college showcase events in the nation for maximum exposure. Additionally, the team will play an ASA Gold \ PGF schedule. Our team has successfully placed ALL graduates on collegiate softball teams. Currently all positions open and high priority on pitching, catching, and speed (slappers). You can visit www.texasbombers.net or www.texascobras.com for website information.
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The Mississippi Department of Health says there are roughly 13,000 new cancer diagnoses every year in Mississippi.
More than 6,000 people die from cancer in the state every year. About a a third of those deaths, roughly 2,000, will be from lung cancer.
Cancer awareness has been the theme of numerous events over the last couple of weeks in Meridian during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Two more events were held Friday, including one at Trustmark Bank downtown. The event was designed to remember employees and their family members who've battled cancer.
"We have cancer survivors right here in our bank, and we've all of course lost some our family and friends to cancer," said Billy Estes of Trustmark Bank. "So we wanted to kick this week off, try to raise money for breast cancer awareness, and help out any way we can."
Among other things, the bank had each of its branches take part in a competition to decorate their buildings for breast cancer awareness.
Jeff Anderson Cancer Center is getting help in its ongoing fight against cancer.
Organizers of the annual "Rally for a Cure" presented a check for $1,000 to the Cancer Benevolence Fund. Center officials say the money is needed now more than ever.
"With the economy the way it is, now we see more patients that have a need than just a year ago didn't have the need," said Ginny Ruffin of Jeff Anderson Regional Center Center.
"We know that there are patients who need help," said Suzanne Todd, Rally for a Cure organizer. "We know that there are patients without insurance. We know the medicine is high. So, it's important for us to help some who are not as fortunate."
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VMware Fusion is the most seamless way to run Window on your Intel-based Mac. VMware Fusion allows you to run more than 60 ×86 operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, NetWare and Solaris, in virtual machines at the same time as Mac OS X, without rebooting.
VMware Fusion is built on VMware's rock-solid and advanced desktop virtualization platform that is used by over four million users today.
It's mature virtualization platform makes it the only virtualization product for Mac OS X that allows for SMP virtual machines (up to 2 cores assigned to a virtual machine), up to 8 GB of memory in a virtual machine, and allows you to use the full 16 GB available in a Mac Pro.
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parallels is better
The latest version available (3.1) is one step ahead VirtualBox, but still too slow to compete with Parallels Desktop. I'm using it to virtualize Windows 7 and it's quite good: to play with Windows games on your Mac, use VMWare Fusion; for everything else, I suggest Parallels Desktop.
Maybe I spoke too soon on 3.1. Started a new Windows 7 image, and it doesnt seem to behave like my old XP image. Seems a lot faster, and doesnt lock up my mac. Will keep testing, but 3.1 seems like it might be a big improvement.
Tried version 3.1. Still trashes my mac while resuming. Makes it unusable for about 2 minutes. Like, the mouse wont even move correctly.
Fusion devs... I dont care how long it takes to resume a frozen virtual machine. Just let me use my mac while you are doing it.
This app is plain intrusive. I want to like it, but the dev team would rather tout their stupid benchmarks instead of building an application that plays well with others.
VMware Fusion is an essential app for web developers! I can have Ubuntu, WinXP and now Windows 7 all installed on my Macbook running simultaneously. Only thing is I was compelled to buy a 7200rpm drive and 4GB of RAM to get the most out of this.. and it worked!
Version 3 is amazing, the developers have been hard at work and it's paid off.
It works like advertised, you just need good amount of RAM to use it since another OS is running. Minimum 1GB, Recommended 2GB (depending of how many apps open).
This app is cpu intensive, so I avoid using it in laptops when they are not plugged.
Use Vmware Fusion ONLY when you have some app you can't find in OSX.
For Games: Use BootCamp. It's faster since it's native and you have all the computer RAM available. I even use a stripped down version of XP for it.
I too have licences for both Parallels v.2 and VMware Fusion but prefer VMware. I didn't upgrade Parallels to V.3 because I found Fusion to be faster in loading programs.
I like Fusion a lot. But its the only app I have installed right now that has the propensity to take down my ENTIRE f*$Ying computer. Like basically lock up the entire machine. Happens regularly, but not frequent enough where I dont take a gamble booting it up every once in a while. Sure pisses me off though.
I have no idea if this is Apples fault or Fusion. Isn't OSX supposed to protect computers from rogue apps? Anyways, I'd recommend againt having anything valuable open when launching Fusion.
When its working (95% of the time), it works awsome and the usability is top notch.
I have licenses for both VMware and Parallels, and compare them head to head with each major release.
Other than a period after VMware 1.0 final was released and Parallels 3 was in beta, Parallels has always been faster to resume and restore, and has a much more polished user experience.
I tried the recent VMware 2.0 beta, and other than the new printer setup tool, it doesn't surpass Parallels in any way I can find. Some comments here about how Vista runs better on VMware, but can't say; Vista is too painful on either product IMHO.
So once again, I'm sticking with Parallels for now. Nice to see the two companies push each other, though!
Faster then the "other" virtualization solution for Mac. Unity is a ver nice way to integrate both world
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Maybe you flirt to see if there's any potential with someone, or because you want to boost your own self-esteem, or you may even flirt just for fun (see Henningsen et al., 2008 for a categorization of flirting motivations). Whatever your motivation, flirting can be a fun and rewarding communication task if done in a charismatic and appropriate manner.
Although flirting is a great way to start or maintain a relationship with someone, it can also be extremely difficult to do. First of all, it requires you to put yourself out there; to be vulnerable. Each time you flirt, you run the risk of the recipient rejecting your advances or viewing you as inappropriate. It's also really difficult to judge the unknown. Many times, you're flirting with someone who you don't know very well. Saying that, you have no idea how they will react to you. This can be intimidating. Flirting may also be difficult for people with low self-esteem or low self-confidence. If you don't think highly of yourself, it may be hard to get up the confidence to engage in such an intimidating task.
I hope that this post will give you a better idea about how to more effectively flirt with someone.
An effective flirter is someone who always gains clearance first (Dindia & Timmerman, 2003). There are many questions to ask yourself to gain clearance:
- Is the situation appropriate for flirting? It would likely be inappropriate to flirt with someone at a funeral service or in a hospital. Instead, casual social settings are likely the most appropriate places to flirt.
- Is s/he open for an encounter? This refers to whether s/he is in deep discussion with others or if s/he is walking out the door, etc. Don't interrupt someone who is already involved in doing something else.
- Does s/he look willing and friendly enough to approach? You be the judge on this one. If s/he looks like s/he will reject anyone who talks to him/her, don't waist your time.
- Does s/he look in the mood for a conversation? Is s/he happy, sad, or angry? You don't want to start flirting with someone when s/he has been crying or when s/he looks like s/he just got into a fight with someone. It's probably not the best time.
- Is s/he available? Here, you want to see if s/he is wearing a wedding ring or if s/he is with a significant other. If s/he is, don't bother him/her.
Once you've gained clearance for some flirting, you can head over and start up a conversation. While there are many different ways to flirt, I'm going to focus on two key flirting techniques.
The first technique is complimenting. Complimenting is a great way to flirt with someone to show your interest. When you're complimenting, however, there are a few things you want to keep in mind (Fox, 2004):
- Make specific and/or unique compliments. Try not to use general or common compliments. For example, "You have such beautiful hair" is not very specific. If the person really does have beautiful hair, they've probably heard that one before. It's not specific or unique. Instead, after a brief conversation, you could say something like, "You're clearly well read-- a characteristic a really respect. Where did you get that quality?" This compliment is very unique in that most people don't compliment others on their intelligence or wit as often as on their beauty. Making specific or unique compliments will help you stand out in his or her mind as someone who is really interested and interesting.
- Compliment things the person has chosen. Here, you want to stray away from things that the person cannot change, like their eye color. So, instead of saying, "You have great eyes," you could say, "You're an amazing dancer." To become a great dancer, one generally has to put in a lot of time and effort. Complimenting someone on a skill is much better than complimenting them on their physical beauty. Complimenting someone on their abilities is also much more unique.
- Consider compliments that lead to conversation. Asking a question after your compliment not only makes you look more interested, but it can help the conversation continue. Instead of just saying, "Nice bike," you could say, "I really love your bike. Where did you get it?" Hopefully a conversation will then ensue and you can get to know that other person a little better.
The second technique is using humor when flirting. Using humor tends to lighten the mood, especially if you're actually funny. Like complimenting, there are also a few things to keep in mind when using humor:
- Make sure you're funny. If you've gone your whole life with no one ever telling you that you're funny, you're probably not. Using humor when flirting is probably not the best technique for you.
- Stay positive. You don't want to bring any negativity to any flirting situation, especially when you're using humor. For instance, making fun of the person you're flirting with or someone else is a terrible way to flirt.
- Be lighthearted about it. Remember that flirting is fun! If you stay in good spirits, your joking will be viewed more positively.
- Be appropriate. Jokes about sex, race, or religion are ineffective ways to engage in flirting with someone. Stay away from them.
So, next time you want to flirt with someone new, make sure that you gain clearance first. Then, you can compliments and use humor to flirt your heart out.
- Dindia, K., & Timmerman, L. (2003). Accomplishing romantic relationships. In J. O. Greene & B. R. Burleson (Eds.), Handbook of communication and social interactions skills (pp. 685- 722). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
- Fox, K. (2004). The flirting report: The advanced guide to flirting. Retrieved from http://www.sirc.org/publik/flirt.html
- Henningsen, D. D., Braz, M., & Davies, E. (2008). Why do we flirt? Flirting motivations and sex differences in working and social contexts. Journal of Business Communication, 45, 483- 502.
For more information about flirting, see the following resources:
- Abrahams, M. F. (1994). Perceiving flirtatious communication: An exploration of the perceptual dimensions underlying judgments of flirtatiousness. Journal of Sex Research, 31, 283-292.
- The Flirting Report
- How to Flirt
- Flirting.com
- Why We Flirt


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The view is very pretty. In the surroundings you will find supermarkets and some great spots to walk and wander. It is also easy to reach all main attractions. You will find it very easy to get around. Eixample in Barcelona is a very lively zone of the city with a lot of supermarkets and stores is very close from the centre of the city. Also from the Olimpic Harbourd and the beach. Nearby there is a shopping centre as well as The National Theatre Well communicated.
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The apartment is like in the pictures and in accordance with the description. Service very nice. She helped find cheap parking in Barcelona. Greetings.
Apartament jest taki jak na zdjęciach i zgodny z opisem. Obsługa bardzo miła. Pomogła znaleźć tani parking w Barcelonie. Pozdrawiamy.
Nice accommodation, central location (20 min to the Sagrada Familia, 15 minutes to the beach, 10 minutes from the old town, 5 minutes to the park, 3 min to the subway)
Nette Unterkunft, zentrale Lage (20 min zur Sagrada Familia, 15 min zum Strand, 10 min zur Altstadt, 5 min zum Park, 3 min zur U-Bahn)
Quite good large apartments at the normal price. Very good location.
Excellent stay. Great location at the centre of the city. The living room is a bit small, but the rooms are very good. Would definitely recommend this appartment for bigger groups. The wifi could be better. The host is very kind.
I highly recommend the apartment Pedralbes I in Barcelona. Quiet, safe and quiet neighborhood just a few stops from the center. Close to metro and bus station, Camp Nou at your fingertips. Apartment clean and very well equipped - according to the description of Mark. The host is honest and very helpful man.
if you want to go to Barcelona and have a good time, select the Marc's apartment.
This is a nice and welcoming place to stay in Barcelona. There were no problems to get the keys and the owner is really nice. The flat has two big beds and a sofa. The kitchen is well furnished, as well as the bathroom.
The only bad thing is the musty odor. It smells of moist so you want to ventilate the rooms all day. However, it works and you can sleep in good air.
Accommodation was ok. We have not long detained in the apartment only for sleeping and showering. For the price it was more than adequate. Unfortunately, you could see the bathroom door did not get right and even the kitchen window could not close properly you. The beds were not comfortable, but again perfectly adequate for the price. Apartments is located on the top floor, you have to bring some stairs behind him, just for info, as it is not apparent in the description. For less demanding travelers I would recommend this apartment definitely.
Unterkunft war ganz ok. Wir haben uns nicht lange im Appartement aufgehalten, nur zum Schlafen und zum Duschen. Für den Preis war es völlig ausreichend. Leider konnte man die Badezimmertür nicht richtig zu machen und auch das Küchenfenster konnte man nicht richtig schließen. Die Betten waren nicht bequemsten, aber wie gesagt für den Preis völlig ausreichend. Apartement liegt im Dachgeschoss, man muss einige Treppen hinter sich bringen, nur zur Info, da es in der Beschreibung nicht ersichtlich ist. Für weniger anspruchsvolle Reisende würde ich dieses Appartement auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
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Westar Energy Inc., the largest electric utility in Kansas, announced on February 12th that it is seeking to buy power from new renewable energy power plants totaling as much as 200 megawatts in capacity. Westar wants to buy power from power plants that draw on wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, or hydroelectric energy sources. The utility prefers to buy the power from facilities at least 50 megawatts in capacity. See the Westar announcement.


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