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Please check the status of this specification in Launchpad before editing it. If it is Approved, contact the Assignee or another knowledgeable person before making changes.
Launchpad entry: https://launchpad.net/products/upstart/+spec/splash-integration
This specification proposes that a way of communicating between Upstart and splash screen programs such as Usplash and Splashy be developed. It discusses the various ways that this could be done.
Currently we run the existing Sysvinit scripts using Upstart. This is fine because the scripts can update the splash screen themselves as they always did. However, now that Feisty and also Frugalware Linux 0.7 will be using a fully event-based system, there is a need for a way for job status to be communicated from Upstart to the splash program
Use cases
- Randomdistro wants to switch to using Upstart. They are currently using Sysvinit and have the scripts calling the splash updater program to update it. If they switch to Upstart they won't want to lose the splash functionality
- Currently there is no way to hide the splash screen while fsck is running, for example. The user will get worried if his boot process has just stopped. A program that communicates between the splash and upstart could for example say "right, fsck has been in state 'started' for more than 20 seconds, hide the splash screen so the user can see what's going on"
The scope of this specification is limited to either the creation of a program to listen to upstart events and communicate to the splash screen or the modification of the existing Upstart codebase to be able to call the splash update program itself.
There needs to be a way for information about what the boot process is doing to be passed to the splash screen. We could say "let's go put splash calls directly into the job files", however this would be bad because it would require every job to have a script section which calls the splash update program and then the program it wants to run. Also, if more jobs are added to the boot process it would start to become inaccurate.
Another possible solution would be to develop a daemon (like logd) that runs in the background and uses libupstart to listen for events and calculate what percentage of boot is done. This percentage could be then passed on to whatever splash program is running. This would be a more reliable solution as the percentage is dynamically worked out rather than hard-coded to the jobs. However, there would be a very slight memory waste because of there being Yet Another Daemon.
The other solution would be to integrate code into Upstart itself to do the same functionality as the above way proposes, however this would significantly increase the Upstart codebase to contain functionality that a lot of distros do not even use.
Either the Upstart codebase would have to be modified in several places or a new daemon would have to be written using libupstart
Data preservation and migration
These changes are backwards-compatible.


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Highlighted by more than one matchup of Top 25 teams, Week 7 of the college football season is guaranteed to shake things up on Saturday.
The biggest game of the day comes courtesy of the Pac-12. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks will face their first road test of the season traveling to No. 16 Washington. But before those two talented teams square off, No. 7 Georgia will host No. 25 Missouri and No. 17 Florida will attempt to upset No. 10 LSU in Baton Rouge.
Throw in come heated conference games like the Red River Rivalry between No. 12 Oklahoma and Texas and this is going to be a day of college football you won't want to miss. Here are some Heisman hopefuls to keep an eye on and important injuries to track before the games get underway.
Heisman Contenders to Watch
Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
Not only will the Oregon Ducks be facing their first real road challenge of the season, but Mariota will have his first opportunity to have a Heisman moment against a ranked team.
Heading into this game no one can question the merit of his Heisman campaign based on numbers. He's thrown 14 touchdowns to no interceptions, tacked on another seven touchdowns on the ground and averages 10.47 yards per play.
However, those numbers have come against suspect competition. Today he'll get the opportunity to shine in a game against a Washington team that is ranked and has the No. 10 scoring defense in the country at just 14.8 points per game allowed.
Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia
Another week, another test against a Top 25 team for Aaron Murray and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Usually strength of schedule doesn't count in the Heisman race, but at some point voters have to consider that Murray will be facing his fourth ranked opponent in six games this season. That's more ranked opponents than some Heisman candidates will face all season.
Murray struggled a bit with accuracy last week, only completing 19-of-35 passes, but he threw three touchdowns to no interceptions as the Bulldogs picked up the win over Tennessee in overtime. He'll need an even better performance this week to remain a top Heisman candidate.
Injury Updates
Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
The nation's most feared and revered defender is still uncertain as to whether he'll play against the Arkansas Razorbacks this week. According to David Cloninger of The State, Steve Spurrier said that the star defensive end has practiced a bit and there's a "good chance he could play some out there."
Gamecock fans will certainly hope to see Clowney on the field. He wasn't able to go last week when South Carolina beat lowly Kentucky by a touchdown at home. They'll be looking to give Arkansas its fourth consecutive loss this season.
De'Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon
Washington's task of beating the mighty Oregon Ducks just got a little more difficult. According to John Canzano of The Oregonian, De'Anthony Thomas will play against the Huskies.
Scoring six touchdowns on 42 carries this season, Thomas is one of the country's most dynamic playmakers. The Ducks were able to hang 57 on Colorado without him last week, but they become even more dangerous with him in the backfield.
Keep it locked on this page throughout the day for all the latest on Heisman hopefuls, key injuries and more on what should be a great day of college football.

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Gary Oldman has joined the long conga line of actors up for roles in the next "Star Wars" film.
The British actor, who has recently appeared in other blockbusters such as the Harry Potter and The Dark Knight films, told Sky Movies he has talked with producers about appearing in "Star Wars: Episode VII."
"They've called," said Oldman. "You know, I'm more cynical about it now. I'll believe it when I'm on the plane home. The deal isn't done, but yeah, they've inquired. I mean Planet Of The Apes, Harry Potter, Batman, and Star Wars ... bloody hell!"
Right -- he's had a semi-decent career.
"Star Wars: Episode VII" is slated to open Dec. 18, 2015, with shooting due to begin later this year at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Just about every actor on the planet has been linked to the film, including Judi Dench, Saoirse Ronan, Michael B Jordan, Benedict Cumberbatch and Zac Efron. It's also been widely reported that original cast members Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford will reprise their roles from the original trilogy.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.


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Who: Blue Monkey
When: Tonight
Where: Alma's Only Bar
Where'd the name come from? Started as the Van Morrison song "Blue Money." Some changes took place with band members when our bass player, Jeb "The Dude," said, "Why not call it Blue Monkey, dude?"
Home base: Summit County
Type of music: Surf and rock music for hippies, ski bums, and snowboarders, but yo mama will like it too.
Who are you: Scotty "Colorado" Staten - band manager and babysitter, lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar; Jeb "The Dude" Milne - music director, bass; Thad Eldredge - professor of rhythm, drums; O'Saama Bin Rockin, aka "The Goon" - promoter and professional hand slapper, percussion; Captain Russ - trumpet
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? A big party wave, because that's how it's always worked.
Why do people love ya? Because the girls love our music and always want to dance with the Blue Monkey and ask to see our Monkey.
How do you keep it fresh? Evolution: We are always evolving as species. Some day we'll become the Blue Man Group!
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Watching grown men dancing with bar stools. Moving our band gear with snowmobiles, snow-cats and gondola to the Mountain House at Keystone.
Who: DubSkin
When: Tonight
Where: three20south, Breckenridge
Home base: Fort Collins, CO
Type of music: Reggae
How do you keep it fresh? By making new progressive reggae that hasn't been made before.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Toured the Rocky Mountains in winter driving conditions.
Who: Nappy Roots
When: Saturday
Where: three20south, Breckenridge
Tickets: $14 in advance or $16 at door
Where'd the name come from? From life experienced during our college years. I (Ron Clutch ) was the campus barber at the time, and as fate would have it my clippers broke. As a result, Skinny, along with half the campus, had to go without haircuts and had to settle for simple lineups. Consequently this natural hairstyle found its way into lyric books. "Nappy" means unchanged and the unwillingness to conform to the norm. That coupled with "roots," which symbolizes foundation gives you Nappy Roots.
Home base? Atlanta, GA. But Louisville, KY, is also considered home base for Nappy Roots as well.
Type of music: Southern consciousness with influences from coast to coast.
If your music were a tangible item what would it be and why? It would be a home-cooked meal: nutritious and at the same time delicious. But unfortunately in this day and age, some listeners would rather have fast food instead of a home-cooked meal prepared with heart and soul.
Why do people love ya? I think people love us simply because what we say in our lyrics is what we live every day. We represent the common man, every man.
How do you keep it fresh? To keep it fresh, one must stay abreast to the world around you. You must know your history, or you are doomed to repeat. And you have to keep your ear to the street and understand the next generation.
What is the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Back in 2000, we had released our second underground album "No comb, no brush." In my quest to get it played in this certain strip club, I snuck behind the bar to the DJ booth and put it in myself. I was tipsy, of course. The bouncer didn't find that amusing, but he ended up being cool with it.
Who: Cashed Fools
When: Monday
Where: three20south, Breckenridge
Where'd the name come from? A "cashed fool" is a term about "stoney" friends that bind together to release their inhibitions on the basis of not having to fit into any stereotype, category or class other than naturally happening happy individuals who may be slightly obscure, outside of the ordinary and incomprehensible to what most people would consider "normal."
Home base: Boulder, CO
Type of music: Bluesadelic Funkacide!
Who are you? We are a band of entwined brothers who came together because of a common interest in the bass hump in your face, the stomach pounding of drums, and the face-melting guitars that we grew up loving.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? A four-legged duck that only says one word: YUP. The "YUP Duck" brings us inspiration and is, in itself, unmatched to its competition as well as being unpredictable, flawless and amazing. It also knows karate!
Why do people love ya? The people love us because we emit cosmic waves of funkified blues rock that our musical ancestors passed on to us and that those who love a solid power trio crave on a daily basis. This energy brings a sensation to each and every performance we are involved in and to all of the crowds that follow us.
How do you keep it fresh? We keep it fresh by basing our existence on the organic cloud of newfound power that happens every time a Cashed Fools jam is born. Our influences in metal, blues, rock, funk and jazz music combine to help us re-create and re-invent ourselves in our old and new compositions on our beloved instruments.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Painted ourselves from head to toe (including all of our body parts, even the special ones) in bright green paint and rocked out on a halfpipe vert ramp at a Halloween party-extravaganza in an underground skate park while boarders and bikers hit the raddest tricks throughout our performance.
Who: Tubby Love
When and where: Monday at three20south in Breck and Friday, Jan. 13 at Jonny G's in Frisco
Where'd the name come from? The size of the love.
Home base: Boston, MA
Type of music: We are pioneers of the paJAM! We play a soulful mix of funk and reggae.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? A smoothie with the headiest ingredients imaginable gathered from the furthest reaches of the universe.
Why do people love ya? Because we keep it fresh.
How? Hydro-colon therapy and keeping it in the fridge.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Couchsurfing back to Boston from our last Colorado tour. Late night's Walmart beer run to Iowa, staying with hookers in Chicago and a rooftop session in Pittsburgh.
Who: Ha Ha Tonka
When: Wednesday
Where: three20south in Breckenridge, with Tea Leaf Green
Where'd the name come from? We are named after Ha Ha Tonka State Park in our home state, Missouri.
Home base: We formed in West Plains, MO.
Type of music: We've been told that we "... sit at the crossroads of Americana and indie, where Alabama meets Arcade Fire - shakes their hand and takes them out for a drink." We kind of agree.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? Apple pie because we are simple, American and remind you of home.
Why do people love ya? Well, if they love us then we love them back. We truly feed off our fans.
How do you keep it fresh? Every day is something different when you are in a touring van. We all love each other, and we can't wait to see what the next day will bring.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? We were on an episode of "Anthony Bourdain No Reservations," which was pretty crazy. We are all big fans and love his show. We also played in front of thousands of people at ACL fest this past September. There hadn't been rain in Austin for months, and during one of our a cappella songs it just started pouring rain for the first time. The crowd went nuts. It was almost spiritual.
By Lindsey Grossman
Special to the daily
After touring for more than a decade, you'd think this five-piece rock band from San Francisco would be set in their ways. Before last year, they could have easily been pigeonholed as just a jam band. But with the release of their latest album, "Radio Tragedy!" (June 2011), Tea Leaf Green has experienced an awakening in their music that has both critics and fans sitting up and taking notice.
Keyboardist and singer Trevor Garrod shares how they've evolved from kids who grew up together needing fake IDs to play gigs, to the band they are today. "With the addition of Reed Mathis in 2008, and Cochrane McMillan in 2010, we've broken our mold. We've melted ourselves down," he says. "I think we're freer than we've ever been before."
While "Radio Tragedy!" is far from their first album, it's what the band considers the "debut record of the 'new' Tea Leaf." Garrod elaborates, "The band is open now. We're an ensemble. There is no front anymore. Everybody is writing. We're socialists."
Shedding the jam band stereotype, their new sound is equally danceable only elevated with perhaps a broader appeal, blending elements of modern rock, pop and even hints of reggae. While it may seem like an odd time to "rebrand" a band, these guys are still young. Hopefully this born-again debut album is a sign of more good things to come from the new Tea Leaf Green.
New sound, same stellar live shows: Catch Tea Leaf as they come to Breck Wednesday to kick off the second leg of their "Radio Tragedy!" tour.
The show is $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets for three20south are available at Space Cowboy, Affordable Music and RMEntertainment.com.


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- Apr 21:
- Oakland A's players plan to visit Aaron Hern, Martinez boy injured in Boston bombings
- Apr 18:
- Boston bombing: Martinez victim Aaron Hern shows 'remarkable' progress, gets visit from Michelle Obama
- Aaron Hern Fundraisers: How to help the family
- Boston Marathon bombings: Martinez boy takes 'huge step forward' in his recovery
- Apr 17:
- Aaron Hern Fundraisers: How to help the family
- Boston Marathon bombing: Martinez boy's surgery a success
MARTINEZ -- "Aaron! Aaron! Aaron!"
Hundreds of students chanted 11-year-old Aaron Hern's name over and over, clapping and cheering at a camera in the grassy quad at the center of Martinez Junior High School on Friday afternoon.
The group of nearly 900 students, who had taken a few moments in class to rehearse, gathered with two large, colorful posters that read "Get Well Aaron" and "We Miss You," two phrases they also shouted at the top of their lungs as staff filmed them.
The video will be sent to Aaron, who is still recovering at Children's Hospital in Boston after he was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday. Struck by shrapnel and burned by flames, he underwent two surgeries to repair damage to his leg this week, but is steadily improving.
Aaron had gone to Boston with family and friends to watch his mother, Katherine Hern, compete in the race. He was standing near the finish line with his father, Alhambra High School football coach Alan Hern, and his 10-year-old sister, Abby, when the bombs went off. Neither his sister nor his father were injured.
It only took three takes for the bevy of students to get the perfect shot -- the kids might have got it in one, but a teacher was standing in front of the student-made signs. Students made sure to tease him with a collective booing.
When filming was completed, Principal Helen Rossi had a special update for Aaron's friends.
Aaron's father had sent her some good news via email.
"Aaron had his first meal today," she said as students began to smile and cheer. "He is doing well and is looking forward to coming home real, real soon."
Rossi and her staff have been keeping tabs on Aaron's progress, as have many supporters throughout the Bay Area.
A Massachusetts native, Rossi immediately wondered if her family and friends were safe.
"I never in a million years thought it would be one of my students," she said.
Sandra Hall, a family friend who has been with the Hern family throughout their time in Boston, said Aaron was moved out of the intensive care unit Friday morning and is feeling great.
Doctors may keep Aaron in the hospital for a few more days to give his leg time to heal. Hall confirmed that Aaron was eating -- he is happy to be chewing again, he told her -- and he even had a milkshake as a snack.
"I asked him if he was in pain, and he said yes," Hall said. "But he pointed to his heart and says he felt great in there."
Contact Katie Nelson at 925-945-4782 or follow her at Twitter.com/katienelson210.
A recovery fund has been set up by Phil and Katherine Burcell Chapman to help pay medical costs for Aaron Hern, the 11-year-old Martinez boy injured in the Boston Marathon bombings.


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I have been skiing for years and have finally met someone who not only cared about listening to my concerns, she knew what to do to help correct the problem.
I first visited the Women's Ski Center in Lionshead a few days ago to see if anyone could help with the constant chattering of my skis. Right away Jeannie Thoren (owner and founder, along with her husband, Tom) was there to listen and help.
I went in to her shop on a day I was not skiing, so I had lots of time. While there, I listened to skier after skier come in and ask if she could help them with fitting their boots. Many of these women had been to several other ski shops with no satisfactory results.
Jeannie waved her magic wand and started to work with each customer using her bag of tricks (heel lifts, boot inserts, etc.). She did not give up until she had found a solution. Then she would send them out, tell them to "take a run and return if they needed further adjustments."
Jeannie and Tom's goal seems to be getting everyone to enjoy skiing without pain and suffering while becoming better skiers.
My personal problem of chattering was the result of my not being able to bend far enough forward on my skis.
Jeannie determined the problem was two-fold. I needed heel lifts in my boots.
The second problem was that I was skiing on a man's ski (which I have always skied on) and the bindings were mounted for a man (too far back).
Over the years, not one ski shop had ever bothered to tell me that (if they even knew the problem).
I have skied for two days since Jeannie and Tom worked on my equipment, and I am having the time of my life.
Three of my friends also went in and had boot adjustments and are very happy with the results.
Thanks to Jeanne and Tom, my skiing improved in days.
If any woman out there (young, old, rookie to advanced, experienced or newbie)is having problems with boot fit, chattering skis or whatever, visit the Women's Ski Center in Lionshead and ask for Jeannie or Tom.
You won't regret it.
Joyce Pfaff


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Nursing students ace license exam
Published: Monday, August 4, 2014 at 5:10 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, August 4, 2014 at 5:10 p.m.
For the third consecutive year, all students in Fletcher Technical Community College's Practical Nursing program passed the post-graduate licensing exam.
The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses determines whether graduates get a nursing license.
One-hundred percent of Fletcher's students passed, but nationwide only 73 percent did so over the past three years, according to Jessica L. Thornton, executive director of Institutional Advancement at Fletcher.
The 2014 graduating class includes: Brittany Blanchard, Kirsten Bousegard, Stephanie Chapman, Tracy Clay, Jessica Evans, Monique Gray, Jerome Harvey, Mary Hebert, Kristina Philips, Deandra Robinson, Sheree' Shands and Ashley Tucker.
Fletcher is currently the only state college to be nationally accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The college's job placement rate for the Practical Nurses program, was also 100 percent in 2012 and 2013.
In the classroom, students learn health-related subjects, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nutrition and diet therapy, therapeutic communication and intervention, mental health and health promotion and wellness.
Fletcher's five-semester program includes classroom lectures, and students gain hands-on experience through service-learning opportunities and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes or other health-care agencies.
Ashley Tucker, 26, of Gheens, credits her teachers as the source of her success.
"We had very good instructors," she said. "They were always challenging us and asking us questions on the spot. You never knew what you were going to be asked, so you had to be prepared."
Along with her fellow Fletcher students, Tucker gained first-hand experience at several local facilities, including Maison De'ville Nursing Home, Bayou Pediatrics, Chateau Terrebonne Health Care and Terrebonne General Medical Center.
She was hired at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma and will begin orientation next week.
Tucker said she became interested in nursing in high school and enjoys working one-on-one with patients.
"I've always been a people-person," she said. "My heart is big, and I think that's what makes me the person I am and will make me a good nurse."
Tucker said she was further inspired to pursue a career in nursing after her grandmother died of breast cancer.
Tucker aspires to earn her bachelor's degree in nursing from Nicholls State University and work at a cancer center.
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In the weekly feature called "e-views," we invite readers to answer a question via email.
Last week's question:
Do you think local schools have proper security in place? What more can they or should they do to be sure to protect our children?
IT IS NOT the security at schools, it is the breakdown of our mental health system that is failing all of us. People in need of diagnosis or treatment don't have a place to go. Good intentions but ignorant people helped close the asylums, therefore throwing all sorts of people out on the street where the treatment was "good luck."
It is amazing to me that we don't have more incidents from this sorry system. But, it is the political way to save a buck from those who are helpless and can't fight back.
Don Anthony
I DO NOT think our schools have enough security. There should be a process where any teachers that want to "carry" should be allowed -- after they have gone through approved training classes, etc.
If there had been a few teachers with weapons at the school site in Connecticut, it would have ended much sooner without the horrific toll. You can't wait for the police to come help -- they only arrive to take names and mop up. These crazies pick sites like schools and movie theatres for a reason. They know that they are unprotected. They never choose an armory or police station (or doughnut shop).
Roy Maxson
TEACHERS THAT BECOME qualified should be allowed to have concealed weapons at school. Security guards could be an alternative; however, with financial restraints, it would be more logical to use existing paid staff. There needs to be more emphasis on mental health care opportunities. Studies should be pursued on the effect of violent video games, etc., that may affect one's behavior.
Barbara Guise
This week's question:
What are your resolutions for the New Year?
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County will host its Taste of Chemung event at 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Hill Top Inn, 171 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira.
Local restaurants will use foods grown on area farms and prepare appetizers, soups, entrees, side dishes and desserts. The event will also have a cash bar, live music and educational displays.
Tickets purchased in advance are $30 and $35 at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 607-734-4453 or visit CCE's office, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira.
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ArcelorMittal Sees 'Positive Indicators' Despite Widening Losses
According to ArcelorMittal, the worst of the economic downturn is behind us.
While the steelmaker's fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday weren't anything to cheer about, the company's outlook for future steel demand–considered a bellwether for the wider economy due to steel's heavy use in industry–offers some hope that economic conditions are slowly improving.
The world's largest steelmaker by sales and volume expects its shipments of steel to rise by 2% to 3% this year as global demand for the metal picks up by approximately 3%. European demand for steel should contract only 1% in the coming 12 months, compared to an 8.8% drop in 2012, the company said.
ArcelorMittal's chief executive Lakshmi Mittal said:
"Although we expect the challenges to continue in 2013, largely due to the fragility of the European economy, we have recently seen some more positive indicators, which combined with the measures we have implemented to strengthen the business, are expected to support an improvement in the profitability of our steel business this year."
Already this year, ArcelorMittal's shipments of steel have started to rise, said Aditya Mittal, the steelmaker's chief financial officer.
"We are seeing an improvement in terms of shipments in all markets compared to the fourth quarter, whether it is to the United States or Europe, or even Latin America. So clearly, the first quarter is looking stronger than the fourth quarter," he said.
According to Mr. Mittal, further shutdowns at the steelmaker's European operations are also unlikely. The company is "comfortable" with having 16 furnaces operating in Europe, he said.
"The essential components of our asset optimization have been announced. That suggests that the level of restructuring that we've done is appropriate," he added.
Last month ArcelorMittal announced plans to shut a coke plant and six finishing lines at Liege, in Belgium, due to continued weak demand for its steel products. This follows an October 2011 announcement in which the company said it would permanently close Liege's two blast furnaces. ArcelorMittal will still operate five finishing lines at the plant that are deemed to be strategically important for the company.
The Luxembourg-based steelmaker is also permanently closing two furnaces in Florange, France, after having reached an agreement with the French government to save all 600 or so jobs following delicate negotiations aimed at avoiding nationalization.


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Definition of popular in English:
1Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group: she was one of the most popular girls in the school these cheeses are very popular in Europe
More example sentences
- It's a cross between netball and football, and is popular with Norwegian girls in this country.
- I was awkward around girls, albeit very popular with them because I could make them laugh.
- Mardar is a motorcycle courier, popular with the girls for his brooding good looks.
well liked, liked, favoured, in favour, well received, approved, admired, accepted, welcome, sought-after, in demand, desired, wanted;
commercial, marketable, saleable, fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, voguish, all the rage, hot
informal in, cool, big
British informal, dated all the go
2 [attributive] (Of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals: editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press
More example sentences
- Moreover, no popular bestseller has been written or translated on this issue.
- I wonder if this approach is so popular because of intellectual laziness as much as anything else?
- Not that Home has much hope of appealing to popular taste stuck away on BBC Four, of course.
non-specialist, non-technical, non-professional, amateur, lay, lay person's, general, middle-of-the-road;
accessible, approachable, simplified, plain, simple, easy, straightforward, understandable, readily understood, easy to understand, intelligible;
mass-market, middlebrow, lowbrow, pop, bland, cheap
2.1(Of a belief or attitude) held by the majority of the general public: many adult cats, contrary to popular opinion, dislike milk
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- We have at least established that contrary to popular belief, Yanks do have a sense of humour.
- There is a popular belief that property is a better investment than shares.
- In modern drama there is no such thing as the rational counter to wildfire popular beliefs.
widespread, general, common, current, prevalent, prevailing, customary, universal, standard, stock, shared, in circulation, rife;
ordinary, usual, accepted, established, acknowledged, recognized, conventional, orthodox, conformist
3 [attributive] (Of political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties: a popular revolt against colonial rule
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- The salient reality was the depth of popular antipathy to the political establishment as a whole.
- I fear that you are the victim of a political party struggling to find popular appeal.
- The election was held without any great popular enthusiasm for any politician.
mass, general, communal, collective, social, societal, collaborative, group, civil, public, civic;
democratic, representative
popularism noun
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- His manner is honest and straightforward and he is not given to political spin or the flood of trivial popularism which seems to guide much of our media and 'public opinion'.
- To pander to popularism would be the death of the Booker.
- It became a battle between Yeltsin's popularism and Gorbachev's stifling authority.
Late Middle English (in the sense 'prevalent among the general public'): from Latin popularis, from populus 'people'. Sense 1 dates from the early 17th century.
Words that rhyme with popularcopula
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Spring in Savannah
With flowers in bloom and festivals on tap, upcoming season is a perfect time to visit this historic, charming Georgia city
Published: Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.
Soulful, sultry, sophisticated — Savannah is a city that is eager to share its charms and reveal its secrets. The city's renowned annual music festival allows visitors to experience the spirit and soul of the city.
If you go
Savannah is 250 miles from Spartanburg.
One of the city's original boutique hotels, the Planters Inn at 29 Abercorn St. on Reynolds Square is within walking distance of the museums, historic homes and restaurants. The 60-room property offers a wine-and-cheese reception with entertainment, a daily breakfast, and has valet parking. Phone: 912-232-5678; 800-554-1187.
The Avia Hotel at 14 Barnard St., steps from City market and Bay Street is a fun and funky property with artful decor and a New South edge. Learn about Insider Itineraries from the hotel's concierge tastemakers and city experts. The trendy wine bar offers their signature small plates cuisine, with home baked breads, and Prosecco-based cocktails. Phone: 912-233-2116.
Nearly 50 historic inns and bed and breakfast establishments cater to those seeking a smaller, more intimate setting. Visit: www.romanticinnsofsavannah.com (check out their reservation tips).
Soho South Cafe at 12 W. Liberty St. in the historic district is a solid and affordable choice for lunch, featuring Southern specialties and their signature crab cake sandwich. The owners say they strive to make their food an art form. Phone: 912-233-1633.
The Gryphon Tea Room: Try to avoid the tourist buses by arriving early for lunch, or sit at the bar at this atmospheric dining spot. The Gryphon is part of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Both the tea room and Soho have a Bohemian flair in design and decor. 337 Bull St. Phone: 912-525-5880.
Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House: Everything is Southern at this former boarding house where patrons start lining up at ll a.m. for lunch, featuring classic Southern dishes, such as fried chicken, sweet potato souffle and and okra, served family style at long tables. 107 W. Jones St. Phone: 912-232-5997.
877-SAVANNAH. www.visitsavannah.com. www.savannahmusicfestival.com. Phone: 912-525-5050.
Savannah is unique for its sense of style and refinement. Laid out in a grid pattern and divided into 22 park-like squares, the nostalgic gas lights, cobblestone streets and lush gardens overflowing with dogwoods and brilliant azaleas reveal a world of beauty and hospitality.
Residents here not only embrace their graceful city's history and tradition, they live it every day as a badge of honor. Their museums, historic homes and squares bordered by Live Oak trees draped with Spanish moss are a source of deep pride.
Savannahians are in no hurry. They would rather stroll than walk. Indeed, that's the best way to appreciate the city. For coffee and people-watching, stop at Gallery Espresso, a casual hangout on Chippewa Square. A picnic in Forsyth Park, surrounded by restored mansions and inns, captures the natural beauty of the city.
Indeed, Savannah is an experience that cannot be rushed, only savored. Joseph Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah, says his favorite way to see the city is to tour the Historic District early in the morning and again later in the evening. "The city truly has two different faces, and it's fun to see them both."
There is a feeling of mystery in Savannah. Behind every door is a story. Delightful courtyards fronted by wrought-iron gates are a reminder of those in Charleston.
The discovery of a spring rose blooming or a hip dining spot in one of the squares is part of the adventure and romance of travel.
A city established in l733 has a history to share:
- The Pirates House restaurant was formerly a tavern frequented by pirates who sailed from the Caribbean in the late 1700s. Events here were said to inspire Robert Lewis Stevenson's novel, "Treasure Island."
- Savannah is known as America's Most Haunted City. Based on its history of fires, plagues, wars and voodoo, the American Institute of Parapsychology deemed the city the perfect place for supernatural activity. The widespread use of the haint blue color, brought to the city by African slaves, in local homes is thought to ward off evil spirits.
- During the Civil War and the occupation of Savannah, Gen. William T. Sherman ordered a prescription for aspirin at the old pharmacy in the present-day Gryphon Tea Room.
Guided tours are a favorite way to discover Savannah's treasures and time-honored traditions. There are at least 76 active tour companies, including walking, carriage and trolley tours that showcase the city.
Tours focus on topics such as architecture, ghosts, kayaking, films, black and Jewish heritage, pirate history, church and Paula Deen.
Heritage Tours offers a series of insider forays into Savannah. "Midnight — The Book and Movie Tour" explores John Berendt's book, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." It includes the haunting, but lovely, Bonaventure Cemetery and an option to see Lady Chablis' show at Club One (Lady Chablis was featured in both the book and movie).
The Telfair Museums combine art, history and architecture. These include two historic homes, The Owens-Thomas House and Telfair Academy, as well as the modern Jepson Center. Here you can tour elegant historic homes, view classic and contemporary art and see arts performances.
Families should consider a visit to the Juliette Gordon Low birthplace in Oglethorpe Square. Low, founder of the Girl Scouts in the U.S., lived in this Victorian mansion, now a National Historic Landmark.
The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum on Martin Luther King Boulevard is the elegant setting for an exhibition of ship models, paintings and maritime antiques. It has the largest garden in the historic district.
The Savannah Music Festival March 20-April 5 honors its Georgia roots while drawing top performers in the genres of rock, jazz, blues, classical, ballet and film.
Savannah's Tour of Homes and Gardens March 21-24 offers a rare opportunity to enter some of the city's finest private homes to get a glimpse of the artwork and furnishings treasured by families for generations.
The tour celebrates the beauty and impact of preservation of Savannah, one of America's most well-preserved cities. In addition to walking tours, this year's festival will include seminars, trolley rides and evening events, with food.
The Historic Savannah Foundation celebrates its second annual Preservation Festival May 2-23. Planned activities are food-and-wine tours in private homes, a garden party art auction and seminars.
St. Patrick's Day in Savannah
Savannah will paint the town green in honor of St. Patrick's Day, a favorite holiday in Georgia's first city since it is named after Ireland's beloved patron saint.
Although the holiday is March 17, the parade is Saturday. More than 300,000 people are expected to visit Savannah to help celebrate the second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States and enjoy the citywide festivities. The parade begins at the corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett streets and culminates at the corner of Bull and Harris streets in the historic district.
Expect to see 350 floats and marching units featuring local Irish groups, Irish pipe bands and local and regional celebrities.
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OAKLAND -- They were, by their own admission, a ragtag bunch. A half-dozen or more sleep-deprived residents spending the wee hours patrolling a sliver of West Oakland's Lower Bottoms district for white graffiti vandals.
They were on the lookout for the same "crusty punks" they believed had recently tagged a nearby church, a neighbor's house and a homeless man's truck.
One of those on patrol laid bare his feelings in a flier that he posted on the main drag. The Lower Bottoms, it declared, "is being attacked by white taggers bent on destroying the neighborhood and starting a race riot."
Graffiti vandalism is way up in Oakland and several taggers aren't abiding by the old code that schools, churches and murals are off limits. The new dynamic is infuriating residents in heavily tagged parts of town, but in rapidly diversifying West Oakland -- a historically black district that is increasingly popular with white graffiti taggers and artists -- there is a racial edge to the anger.
"The sad fact is none of this happened in this community until we got this influx of the other tribe," said Anthony Reed, whose Victorian home near the corner of Seventh and Campbell streets was tagged 20 feet up from the pavement.
The vandalizing of Reed's home helped spur the short-lived patrols. It also fortified the sense among several longtime residents that their neighborhood was under assault by predominantly white newcomers armed with spray paint.
"These kids that do that are like dogs. They just want to piss on our neighborhood," said the author of the flier, who gave only a pen name, Malik Shabazz.
Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney said she didn't have enough facts to confirm her constituents' claims that the vandals are mostly white, but acknowledged the growing frustration. "One person told me we need Sharia law for taggers," she said.
Murals now fair game
Kewesi Simon, who lives in a different section of West Oakland, fought a losing battle with taggers who systematically destroyed the murals on his martial arts studio at the corner of 26th and West streets.
The images of animals and Oakland's skyline were painted by local volunteers, but most of the taggers Simon caught in the act were "suburban kids," who went out tagging after attending parties at a nearby warehouse. One tagger Simon confronted cursed and told him, "I do whatever the hell I want to do."
"Graffiti used to be an urban art form for kids who didn't have another venue," Simon said. "They didn't tag over the churches their mothers and grandmothers attended. Now you have these suburban kids who are working to emulate the art form, but have no reverence for the community and no integrity in what they do."
Graffiti users divided
Simon, who has strong roots in Oakland, also mourns the destruction of street art from his childhood, such as a mural of Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland and one of "everyday people" under the Interstate-980 overpass at San Pablo and West Grand avenues. "These murals were my heritage and all of them have been tagged (over)," he said.
Murals are not only under attack in Oakland. Reports of mural taggings have surfaced recently in San Francisco and New York City, where even the legendary street artist Banksy had his work tagged over recently.
"A lot of the rules have been thrown out the window," said Nina Wright, a muralist and tagger living in Oakland. Murals of pictures, such as the ones on Simon's building, are much more likely to get tagged than murals of stylized graffiti writing. Artists say that is because of a divide between "writers" who focus on letter-based artwork and street artists who generally do picture murals.
"There's kind of a thing right now where a lot of graffiti writers don't like street artists," Wright said. "Hopefully, that will change and they will get more respect for the muralists and quit going over them."
Several street artists said they weren't bothered by their works getting vandalized. Kristi Holohan, the artist who spearheaded Simon's murals, said she knew one of the people who tagged it. "I look at it in a way that this kid is probably ... trying to get his words out there, too," she said. "I don't really take offense to it."
Lesson from Lower Bottoms
The citizen patrols in the Lower Bottoms worked for awhile, but didn't have much lasting impact, Shabazz said. They ordered away the several tagging crews that crossed their paths, but didn't want to get the police involved or escalate the confrontations.
The big surprise, Shabazz said, was that not all the taggers they spotted were white. Most were, but there were a couple of Latinos or mixed-race kids. Eventually, the sleep-deprived volunteers stopped patrolling and Shabazz got tired of reposting his fliers that kept getting taken down.
The patrols started and ended in July, but Reed, 63, still keeps an eye out for taggers. He'll walk over to his window late at night if he thinks he hears them outside. Sometimes they see him, too. "They'll say, 'We're not going to tag your house. Sorry about that, dude,'" Reed said. "Then they go off and tag across the street."
Contact Matthew Artz at 510-208-6435. Follow him at Twitter.com/Matthew_Artz.


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The Car Wars: Ford Versus Apple
June 13th, 2012
While the iCar once envisioned by Steve Jobs will probably never materialize, that doesn't mean the Apple experience will never infiltrate our cars.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the Siri personal assistant will not only reside in our iPhones, she will soon take up residence in our cars.
According to Cook, within the next 12 months, drivers will be able to hit a button on the steering wheel and instantly connect with that now-familiar disembodied voice so many of us have become reliant on.
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President Barack Obama pauses during a statement on the fiscal cliff negotiations with congressional leaders in the briefing room of the White House on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in Washington. The negotiations are a last ditch effort to avoid across-the-board first of the year tax increases and deep spending cuts. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)


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AUSTIN (January 16, 2013)--Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst trumpeted legislation Wednesday that he says will improve health care for the poor and disabled while fighting fraud, but he said expanding Medicaid to insure another 1.5 million people is off the table.
Dewhurst and Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, unveiled Senate Bills 7 and 8 on Wednesday.
Nelson, who chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, said the state lost $6 billion in Medicaid fraud between 2004 and 2011.
She said her measures would detect fraud earlier and more effectively punish those responsible.
She also said her bills would fund quality care rather than just pay for procedures.
The Obama Administration has offered states funding if they expand Medicaid, but Dewhurst said he opposes the measure.


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Welcome to Mia's Lemonade Stand! Drive her to the stand on her mint green scooter and help her open it for her friends. Put out the cookies and help her make delicious fresh lemonade. Work the fruit squeezer to mix a tasty drink and serve it up! Mia has decided to give her profits to charity so she's hoping for lots of customers! Includes Mia mini-doll figure with assorted accessories.
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De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium doesn't immediately pop out as a natural venue for Silicon Valley Reads, but on Friday it's hosting what should be one of the more interesting events on its schedule.
"Stars Keep Us Connected" includes author Brenda Ehrmantraut reading her book, "Night Catch," which is one of Silicon Valley Reads' companion books for young readers that fits this year's "invisible wounds of war" theme. It's about a father and son who are separated because of a military deployment but stay connected through a nightly game of catch involving the North Star.
The Mayborn Planetarium in Killeen, Texas, has created an animated version of "Night Catch," and the audience will get a preview of a rough version. A 30-minute tour of the night sky is included.
The 5 p.m. event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Because of the potentially scary nature of the star show, children under 5 are not permitted.
A REAL HAIR-RAISER: Disney on Ice is bringing its princess-packed "Dare to Dream" show to HP Pavilion later this month and will partner with Wigs for Kids on a donation campaign to help children with medical-related hair loss.
Community members can donate some of their hair -- at least 10 inches in length -- at W's Salon at Santana Row on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feld Entertainment will provide all hair donors with two free tickets to the Feb. 20-24 San Jose engagement of the ice show.
To register for appointments, call 408-247-8953.
POINTING THE WAY: The New Leaders Council, a nationwide political-leadership training program, has named three members of its Silicon Valley chapter as recipients of its 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards.
They are Alexandra Acker-Lyons, director of the Youth Engagement Fund at Democracy Alliance; new media pioneer Sarah Granger, founder of the Center for Technology, Media & Society; and Matt Huerta, executive director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley.
Members of the local chapter will be toasting their honored colleagues at a Feb. 8 reception at Lilly Mac's Restaurant and Pub at 187 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/nlcsv.
Contact Sal Pizarro at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at Facebook.com/mercurynews.aroundtown and Twitter.com/spizarro.


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Career Services for Parents & Families
Welcome to Career Services at Claremont McKenna College! Our mission is to provide the resources, programs, services and activities which will enable a CMC student to plan for life after CMC. We want to assure you the CSC is available to all students, first-year through seniors, as well as alumni, and to stress how important career preparation is to the success of your student. It is never too early for students to take the initiative in preparing themselves for life after graduation.
Partner with Career Services
Alumni, parents and families are a tremendous resource for our office, and we thank you for your support and involvement. As a parent or family member, you can partner with us to continue to help our current students! Here are ways in which you can partner with our office:
Post a Job or Internship for Students and Alumni
Job postings from parents and families are a wonderful resource for both students and alumni. If you or your organization would like to post a position on ClaremontConnect, simply email it to Charlene Kile. Please include as much information as you can, including a job description, a description of the organization (at least a website), a contact person (required), and application procedures as needed.
Fund our Sponsored Internship Program
CMC has amazing sponsored internship opportunities and there are always more students who want to participate than funding allows. Click here to read about the different sponsored internships we offer. We encourage you to consider contributing financially to our sponsored internship programs as well. If you would like to do so, please contact Jason Jeffrey, our Coordinator of Sponsored Internship Programs.
Share your Career Insights
Each semester the CSC hosts a number of panels and workshops that include speakers from a wide variety of professions. Students greatly appreciate hearing from practicing professionals and we invite you to come to campus and share your expertise. Typical discussions include information about first jobs, good decisions (or bad ones), favorite elements of your work, who and what prepared you the most for your profession, and what you know now that you wish you knew then! Tell us when you are planning a visit to campus and we will make the arrangements for your talk.
Serve as a Networking Contact
Serve as a contact with whom CMC students can network to gather more information about career options, serve as a mentor, or a person they can "shadow" on the job. Help students develop contacts for information, advice, and assistance in career planning and job search.
Perform Mock Interviews
Career Services invites alumni, family members, and employers to spend a half or full day performing mock interviews with students. Interviewers typically spend about 20 minutes interviewing and then 10 minutes providing feedback in this most useful career development activity.
Host Students at Your Place of Employment
Students love to visit companies and see firsthand what really goes on in the workplace. It's a great opportunity for them to learn more about specific industries and organizations. Please contact our office if you would like to host a company site visit.
If you are interested in partnering with Career Services in any of these ways, please email or call us. Additionally, you can encourage your students to seek out the services from our office and others. Check out the below links to help your student make the most of their experience:


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Whether your athlete's next level is college, high school, travel or all stars like all parents you want her to stand out from the crowd; to be noticed and given the opportunity she deserves.
I have been an all star and travel coach evaluating players for over a decade and there is no question certain athletes stand out from the pack. I have also spoken to numerous high school and college softball coaches about what makes an athlete stand out for them.
Here are the 5 Keys to Make Your Athlete Stand Out from the Crowd:
1. Hustle - a given but not seen as often as you'd think. Nothing peaks a coach's interest more than maximum effort. When an athlete hesitates or holds back it is an indication that she does not trust herself or she's simply afraid--not endearing traits to a coach. And to a coach effort is always a choice, so if a player "chooses" not to give 100% in a game or tryout I watch I'm going to wonder if or when she will ever do it? Hustle demonstrates commitment to the team.
Here are specific things your athlete can do to demonstrate hustle:
a. Diving for balls...get dirty and make a play!
b. Sliding at every base
c. Running out every ball as hard as possible
d. Running the bases at full speed
e. Hustling on and off the field every time
f. Using her voice to call balls or help teammates on the field and in the dugout
2. Attitude - this may be a tough key to measure in a limited exposure scenario, which is why college coaches prefer to evaluate a prospect several times. As one top 10 coach told me, "We can teach them how to hit but we can't teach a good attitude." Again, attitude is a choice that like hustle is easy to notice.
Here are specific things your athlete can do to show she's got a great attitude:
a. Smile - it may seem simple but coaches love a kid who loves the game and shows it
b. Encourage teammates
c. Be vocal in the dugout
To continue reading please go to: http://www.softballsmarts.com/2011/11/5-keys-to-make-her-stand-out-from-crowd.html.
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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Chemung Valley Audubon Society will hold a bird-watching hike from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira.
Participants will meet at the boat lunch and hike along the riverbank between the Walnut Street and Main Street bridges to look for waterfowl. The hike, led by Bill Ostrander of the Audubon Society and River Friends executive director Jim Pfiffer, includes stops at the osprey nest on Clinton Island and a trip to Foster's Island to look for screech owls.
Participants are advised to dress for the weather, wear hiking boots or sneakers and bring binoculars, cameras and flashlights. Children may attend if accompanied by an adult.
There is no charge and the public is invited to attend. For more information, call 607-846-2242 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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