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All the week's digital news (in five minutes)
This week's digital news roundup will, as ever, give you everything you need to know, in a handy five-minute read.
From Snapchat and iOS 10 features, to retailer results and Google's latest AI implementation, there's lots you might have missed.
Four exciting changes for marketers from Apple's WWDC 16
For tech enthusiasts and professionals, all eyes were on Apple's annual WWDC event yesterday.
For many, the hope was to see Apple's developments in AI, home automation and the advancement of Siri.
Do the Chinese deserve their reputation as copycats in the digital world?
Western brands are constant targets of counterfeiters, often from China.
But in the digital world, does China still deserve its reputation as a copycat?
What are sticky ecommerce elements?
Sticky or fixed ecommerce elements are the features that appear to follow you down the page as you scroll.
They're an established tactic to improve ecommerce UX.
Here's a bunch of examples...
Three lessons marketers can learn from fandoms
The entertainment industry can teach marketers a lot about incorporating fandom into a company's strategy.
From Beliebers to Kardashian followers, America is the land of the superfan. Diehard aficionados are the first ones to download a new album, tune in to the latest episode, or buy a concert ticket.
Think ad blockers don't affect your website? Think again
In June, it was revealed that Safari in iOS9 would support ad blocking. Last week, ad blocking on iOS became a reality.
This week, the iOS ad blocking apocalypse is in full swing and the victims aren't just companies that rely on digital advertising to generate revenue.
How to market creatively without using all of the senses
Three seconds.
That's the tiny window you have to capture someone's attention with your ad. That window seems especially tiny when the mute button's been pushed by the platform hosting your material.
Apple is not going to target ads based on your credit card balance
A new Apple patent involving ad targeting technology has tech blogs abuzz.
Why Apple Pay offers brands more than just another payment channel
The announcement that Apple Pay would be extending to the UK in July 2015 created a buzz of excitement in the technology and payments world.
Apple claims the new product will enable consumers to substitute their existing bank card and use their iPhone 6, 6 Plus or Apple Watch instead.
Apple Watch: owners love it, but should brands buy in?
Earlier this year, Apple released the Apple Watch to much fanfare, and a fair amount of skepticism.
Months later, the long term prospects for Apple's newest product are still debatable, but data is starting to emerge about the device's initial owners.
Safari in iOS9 to make ad blocking easier
The hits just keep coming for advertisers looking to reach consumers through digital ads.
The latest setback for online advertising: the version of Safari that will ship with iOS 9 will make it possible for developers to build ad blocking extensions.
Apple Music: all the best reactions, information and stats
Are you excited by Apple Music? I think I'm excited by Apple Music. Let's discuss whether this is a valid opinion or not.
One of the first subjects I really got my teeth into on the blog two years ago was digital music, both in its streaming and downloadable formats.


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MARIETTA - As Marcellus and Utica Shale drilling continue to expand in Ohio, landowners have been bombarded with options to lease their mineral rights and provide for easements on their land.
As part of an ongoing effort to educate landowners about their rights and options concerning leases and easements, The Ohio State University Extension will be holding an informational session at 6:30 p.m. today at Washington State Community College.
The presentation, "Pipeline Easement and Right-of-Way Agreements," will be held in the college's Graham Auditorium.
"The big question people always want to know is how much is my right of way worth. It just depends," said Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension agricultural educator and one of the presenters.
Though Landefeld can't tell people how much their easement is worth, the presentation will help landowners know what factors contribute to the value of their land and what questions they should ask before signing any documents.
Today's presentation will specifically deal with the easement of land for pipelines. Additional pipelines will be needed to keep up with the transportation needs of the growing oil and gas industry.
"I'll be talking about different types of pipelines that are out there, who regulates some of those things and what the regulations are," he said.
Landefeld will also talk about what kind of construction process landowners can expect if they decide to allow pipelines on their property.
The program will also feature Peggy Hall, OSU Extension Director of Ag & Resource Law Program, who will touch on legal aspects that landowners should consider.
"Peggy talks a little more about what is the easement, some of the terms used in easement agreements, some of the things they should have in the contracts," said Landefeld.
People often overlook certain important details of an easement agreement, such as the depth of the pipe burial, the width of the easement, the number of lines that are allowed to be run and the starting and ending dates of the easement, he said.
The OSU Extension does not give legal advice, he added, but does recommend that landowners work with an attorney if they plan on signing any agreements with an oil and gas company.
Marietta attorney Jennifer Garrison, whose law firm deals exclusively with leasing of the oil and gas mineral rights, noted that modern considerations are much different than what needed to be considered with pipelines servicing the older wells.
"I think it's good that we have companies that want to do business here, but both sides need representation," she added.
The program will also feature remarks from Jon Bourdon, district conservationist for Washington County Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Bob Mulligan, Resource Management Specialist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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STOCKTON – A 32-year-old man driving west on Benjamin Holt Drive at Herndon Place around 5 p.m. Wednesday went to pass another car being driven slowly, police reported, and suffered the consequences.
When he tried to pass, the other car sped up and swerved toward the man, nearly colliding with him.
Both cars were then stopped at a red light, and the man who swerved punched out the passenger side window of the victim's car, then drove away.
The suspect vehicle was found in the 6800 block of Stonewall Court, next to a stolen U-Haul trailer. The suspect was not found.
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- Binding: Hardcover & eBook
- Era: 20th Century
- Number of Pages: 320
- Subject: Military and Society
- Date Available: January 2011
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This book is a history of public information and personal ideas about war and the military over the last century. It examines the interplay between popular media coverage of the nation's wars and the perceptions of ordinary Americans—from famous scientists to socialites to semi-literate laborers to prison inmates—regarding military issues. Davidson studied Americans who produced a wealth of proposals to solve some of the most pressing military problems of their day. His book consists of hundreds of letters sent to those in charge of the armed forces, advising them on issues ranging from grand strategy to individual combat. Davidson sets their letters alongside extracts from the contemporary popular press to illustrate the ways that the media both informed and motivated the public to think about war. This is the first book to look at the ideas of ordinary citizens regarding military matters.
Joel R. Davidson is an attorney in Washington, D.C., and the author of The Unsinkable Fleet. He holds a law degree from Yale and a PhD in history from Duke.


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Dalton Evenson went 1 for 3 with a double and two runs scored. Brendin Milbrath pitched four innings and picked up four strikeouts.
In the following game, the Wolverines were again victorious over Westwood, 12-9. Grayson Milburn went 2 for 3 with a triple and three RBIs. Andrew Perez pitched three innings and added four strikeouts.
Biggs will host the Bobby Hill tournament starting this Thursday with Gridley taking on Hamilton at 11 AM. Biggs will begin play on Friday at 11 AM against Quincy.
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2013 (JUNIOR): Compiled a 17-2 singles record and a 9-2 record in Southland Conference play … split time playing at the No. 4 and No. 3 spots where she tallied overall records of 8-2 and 9-0, respectively … primarily paired up with Doris Kuselj at the No. 1 spot for a record of 12-5 in doubles action … also paired up with LeAnne Mascall in the No. 3 (1-0) and No. 1 (1-0) slots for a record of 2-0 … helped the team to a second-place finish in the SLC regular-season and to the finals of the SLC Tournament … became the first women's tennis player in program history to earn First Team All-Southland honors in singles … teamed up with Doris Kuselj to earn Second Team All-Southland in doubles play … earned the Islanders Heart of the Team award.
2012 (SOPHOMORE): Compiled a 15-6 singles record and a 9-3 record in Southland Conference play … split time playing at the No. 4 and No. 3 spotS where she tallied overall records of 7-3 and 6-3, respectively … also spent time at the No. 2 spot (2-0) … primarily paired up with Mia Matuszak at the No. 2 spot (4-2) for a record of 5-4 in doubles action … also paired up with LeAnne Mascall in the No. 3 spot (1-0) and Ashley Garza at the No. 3 spot (4-2) … helped the team win a program best eight SLC matches during the season.
2011 (FRESHMAN): Completed a spectacular freshman campaign with a 13-3 mark, including going 2-0 at No. 2, 1-2 at No. 3, 7-1 at No. 4 and 3-0 at No. 5 singles … finished Southland play with a 9-2 record … won four-straight matches in both singles and doubles to end the year … had a season-high eight-match winning streak after a season-opening loss while playing No. 48-ranked Rice … was 8-3 in doubles matches, with most action coming alongside Mia Matuszak as the team completed a 7-2 record together.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended LPS Pitesti High School in Romania.
PERSONAL: Born Stefania Cristina Nicolae on June 28, 1991, in Romania … parents are Lon and Adrieta Nicolae … has one older sister … major is business management.


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The following poem was written by Billy R. Arrington of North Augusta.
It could never happen here
Not on the soil of America
Now our bitter taste is fear
Our freedom has been threatened
And innocent blood was shed
So many senseless victims
And Lord so many dead
Our hearts cry out in pity
And compassion rules our souls
America's heart is broken
Never again will it be whole
For a way of life has vanished
We've lost something clean and pure
For our safety is in jeopardy
We no longer feel secure
Our hearts cry out for vengeance
We will surely make you pay
For the blood you spilled upon us
We will hunt you down some way
Lord bless the brokenhearted
Lord heal us from within
And guide our every footstep
And bless America, once again
Billy R. Arrington has lived in North Augusta for three years. Before that he lived in Jefferson County, where he was named poet laureate for the county. He attends Sweetwater Baptist Church and has been named poet laureate for that church.


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SAN LEANDRO -- A baseball field at Stenzel Park is getting a $21,000 remodel and upgrade compliments of the Oakland A's and PG&E, city officials said.
The field, used by the Washington Manor Baseball Little League, is getting new irrigation, sod, bases, pitcher and catcher mounds and professional grade, or Candlestick, infield dirt mix. A new windscreen will also be added to the team areas.
The work will be completed by nonprofit The Good Tidings Foundation of San Francisco during the next one to two weeks. The baseball field receiving the renovation will remain closed for an additional six weeks to ensure the sod is secure, city officials said.
Two other baseball fields at Stenzel Park will remain open on Wicks Boulevard across from the Marina Community Center, officials said.
"Generations of San Leandro children have grown up playing baseball in our parks, having a fun, positive experience, making new friends, and learning lifelong lessons in teamwork and fair play," Mayor Stephen Cassidy said in a statement. "We are grateful to the A's and PG&E for their support in keeping our playing fields in top condition."
Ashly McGlone covers San Leandro, San Lorenzo and the Washington Township Health Care District. Contact her at 510-293-2463. Follow her at Twitter.com/AshlyReports.


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A relatively short episode (download here) as the guys talk about the week of preparation for the race in Chicago this upcoming weekend. As usual the guys start off the show with an update on Jason's past week of training.
The guys discuss running speed insecurities and reference a blog post by former guest, Lam (@runninglam). Lam did a very good post on running confidence and the tendency of new runners to set unreasonable speed expectations.
Feedback email continued this week as we received encouraging email from Ted (@AirForceTed) and Rick(@Tahoka_Freeway). It appears that the twitter "harassment" segment continues to be a favorite.
This week, we featured twitter user @RunKW as we searched for "Chicago Half Marathon." Kevin is also getting ready for this weekends Half Marathon and we wish him all the luck.
Until next time, leave feedback on iTunes, email questions and comments to feedback [at] GeeksInRunningShoes [dot] com. Also, follow us on Twitter, Jason (@guttocutwl) and Ray (@adeyemiking).
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Sometimes it�s the truth that makes fiction so powerful.
That�s the case with Sharon Garlough Brown�s book, �Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey� ($18, IVP Books).
�I longed for my characters to be windows and mirrors,� Brown said from her home in Michigan. �It is often easier to see true things about somebody else.�
Readers have a lot of truth to see in the four strangers that Brown introduces in the pages of her novel. The four women � Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa � meet at a spiritual retreat center and begin to learn the value of community and of spiritual practices like walking a labyrinth and praying the examen.
Hannah is a pastor on a forced sabbatical. Meg is a widow haunted by her past and struggling with an empty nest. Mara has experienced a lifetime of rejection and now is in a difficult marriage. And Charissa is a graduate student who desperately wants to do what is right.
Their stories and their true-to-life questions unfold as they learn that a spiritual journey isn�t always an easy walk.
�Reading this could evoke some very deep things,� said Brown, sounding a lot like the retreat facilitator in her book: Walking the path toward freedom and deep transformation takes courage. It�s not easy. It�s not linear. �But don�t be afraid of the mess.
Brown, who has a master�s of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and is a pastor and spiritual director with the Evangelical Covenant Church, paints faith as a relationship that grows and stumbles and strengthens, as something more than merely a subplot to life.
And you�ll find a bit of her in each of the main characters, especially Hannah.
Brown had been wearing herself out in service to God and to others since college, and she rarely took time to enjoy and rest in God�s love for her.
�We first moved to Grand Rapids for my husband�s job,� she said. �I wasn�t on staff at a church. I didn�t have an office. I didn�t have a title.�
That season lasted three years, and it helped her untangle her identity from what she did for God and tie it more securely to how God cares about her and about all of us � the single line of truth that makes this work of fiction so meaningful. So authentic. So worth reading.
To learn more
�My hope is that this book will help readers go deeper into a life with God and deeper into a life of community,� Sharon Garlough Brown said, which is why she offers a free 80-page companion guide to �Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey� at www.sensibleshoesclub.com. The guide essentially serves as a 12-week devotional and spiritual formation primer.
About the Simply Faithful book club
Joining the Simply Faithful book club is easy. Just pick up a copy of �Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey� and participate in the community conversation. Talk with friends. Read it at church. Share your comments on social media. Connect with us.
Then, on Monday, Aug. 25, log on to the Simply Faithful page on Facebook and meet the author, Sharon Garlough Brown. She�ll start answering questions at 8 p.m. EDT.


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We are an18u ASA Gold team that competes in the top ASA Gold and Premier tournaments andcollege showcases throughout the Country. East Coast, Colorado, Florida and Midwest. Tryouts will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 at the Saint Mary's College Softball complex, Notre Dame, IN. All tryout information will be on our website: www.eteamz.com/MichianaCruisers Season runs year round. If your age is 15 to 18 for the2012/2013 season and interested in becoming a future Cruiser please contact Pete Gillis at 574-329-0308 or firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com.
Some of the Showcases the Cruisers have attended:
Pennsbury Invitational, Lower Makefield Township, Penn.
Team New Jersey Fall Classic, Edison, NJ
Colorado Independence Day, Boulder, Colorado
Rising Stars, Fort Lauderdale, Fl
TNT Summer Showcase, Quakertown, Penn.
Orland Park Sparks Summer College Exposure
Orland Park Sparks Pumpkin Fest
Surf City, Huntington Beach, California
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The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) would like to encourage its members and allies to join the International Plastic Bag-Free Day on July 3, 2011 being organized by Fundació Prevenció de Residus i Consum.
Please let us know about your plans by registering today!
The City of Santa Monica will vote on a plastic bag ban on Tuesday, January 25th. The City Council meeting starts at 5:30, but the bag ban will most likely not be heard until 6:30. If you live in Santa Monica, please come and show your support by wearing a blue shirt
Plastic bags turn our neighborhood parks and beaches into trash dumps,
and also kill thousands of marine animals every year. Around the world,
countries, cities, and counties are enacting bans on plastic bags in an
effort to end this run-away pollution problem.
Learn more about plastic trash.
The Calabasas City Council will consider an ordinance to ban the use of plastic carry-out bags at their February 1, 2011 meeting.
You are hereby invited to attend the public hearing if you have any opinion or concern to share. The meeting will be held in the Calabasas City Hall located at 100 Civic Center Way and will start at 7:00 PM. The draft ordinance will be posted on City of Calabasas website on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
For additional information, please contact Alex Farassati, Environmental Services Supervisor, at (818) 224-1680 or via e-mail at email@example.com.
Access is available to the City Council agenda and reports.
The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation will hold an informational meeting on the Low Impact Development Ordinance
developed for the city. This landmark regulation will help cut down on
the amount of polluted runoff that reaches our beaches by requiring new
and redevelopment projects to capture rainwater on site, allowing it to
filter into the ground and recharge groundwater supplies. Members of
the public can attend this meeting to learn about the ordinance, which was passed in Dec 2010.
For more information visit lastormwater.org.
After much planning and community input, the Fish and Game Commission is preparing for the final MPA decision that will be made in Santa Barbara on December 15. Final approval of a network of MPAs for Southern California is expected by the Commission at this meeting.
Take a scenic ride up to Santa Barbara and join us to voice your support in person for strong MPAs. Be a part of ocean conservation history!
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- Feb 20:
- Rural/Metro ambulance fires 24 who allegedly skipped CPR training
- Dec 11:
- Santa Clara County supervisors amend contract of troubled ambulance firm
- Dec 10:
- Mercury News editorial: Santa Clara County deserves stable ambulance provider
- Sep 3:
- Santa Clara County ambulance provider's travails may open door for new operator
- Aug 5:
- Rural/Metro, county ambulance provider, files for bankruptcy
- Aug 3:
- Rural/Metro ambulance breaks down on 911 call in Santa Clara County after baby falls from second-story window
- Jul 27:
- Internal Affairs: Santa Clara County leaders under the gun over ambulance woes
- Jul 25:
- Santa Clara County scopes out backup plan for financially troubled ambulance company
- May 18:
- Shirakawa's decisive vote in ambulance deal prompts Santa Clara County scrutiny
- Timeline: Shirakawa and Santa Clara County ambulance deal
- May 10:
- Mercury News editorial: Ambulance provider's performance raises serious questions
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- 911 problem: Slow response violates Rural Metro's ambulance contract with Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE -- The private ambulance company that serves Santa Clara County has narrowly avoided additional serious contract violations by paying millions of dollars in past-due bills critical to the region's sprawling emergency-response system.
The approximately $2.4 million in fines and payments to local fire departments and county dispatchers arrived Monday, just days before Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Rural/Metro would have breached its contract, county officials said.
Letters sent to Rural/Metro last week warned the company it had 10 days to make payments that were in some cases months overdue.
"They paid it within the 10 days, so it's not considered a breach anymore. But it does concern me in that you never want to see something like this be missed," County Executive Jeff Smith said of the past-due dates. "We made it pretty clear to Rural/Metro that we don't want to see this happening again."
Smith said the more than $1 million in late payments to first-responders at the numerous fire departments serving the county's nearly 2 million residents are of particular concern, given the already-strapped budgets of local governments. The funds, which pay for firefighters to arrive on emergency scenes before ambulances, represent a critical component of the contract with Rural/Metro.
The county is carefully eyeing the performance of the national ambulance chain after it missed a critical bond payment and has seen its debt downgraded to junk status. Those signs of financial strife, coupled with the late payments to the county, led to a series of meetings with the company's CEO that are continuing this week. County officials want greater assurance that Rural/Metro will stay afloat, given that "they're nervous about their financials," Smith said.
"We were reassured last week that the response times in care and service were going to continue," he added. But "we as a county want to be assured that nothing will affect our service -- whether they go into bankruptcy court or not. We're going to be talking with them very vigorously about that."
Rural/Metro representatives say that any financial struggles the company may face would not affect emergency services on the ground in Santa Clara County or any of the other hundreds of communities the company serves across the country. And since January, response times here have exceeded local standards.
"We are proud of our service and will continually look for ways to improve," company spokesman Michael Simonsen said in an email Tuesday.
Since taking over Santa Clara County's 911 service in 2011, Rural/Metro has been warned three times that it faces a serious contract breaches for failure to meet its performance obligations.
On Jan. 18, the company was found to be in "material breach" of its contract for failing to arrive at emergency scenes within 12 minutes on several calls that occurred within a half-year period in 2012. Industry experts say such breaches are rare and are considered to be egregious violations for ambulance providers.
Last week, the contract warnings were issued over failure to pay critical bills. The amounts included roughly half a million dollars for unpaid fines imposed in March and April that were related in part to vehicle failures and late response times.
County officials have called on other private ambulance providers to be prepared for a possible takeover. They have also warned local fire departments about the possibility that the beleaguered company may face hardships in continuing to provide service. Circumstances are compounded by labor strife, following a strike authorization vote by unionized paramedics here earlier this year. Union members continue to complain to county regulators that Rural/Metro is cutting back on vehicle maintenance for its 55 ambulances, in some cases potentially threatening the safety of patients and emergency crews.
Michael Petrie, the county's director of emergency services, said although the contract is being closely monitored and complaints investigated, there is no reason for the public to be concerned.
The "system is intact," Petrie said. "If someone calls 911, they will get an ambulance quickly."
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text: If you're a Lady Gaga fan and just can't wait until the music video for "Judas"—her new, dance-ready single—premieres on American Idol next week, consider this your temporary fix: On today's Ellen, a big-haired, blue latex-wrapped Gaga was joined by a cavalcade of male dancers for the song's first televised performance. And you know what? It was pretty damn good.


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Recently, more and more shoppers are looking for the "Made in America" label on the products they buy.
Unfortunately, that label isn't always easy to find. Today, only 2% of the clothing we buy in the United States is also made in our country. That figure is down from 95% in 1960.
Luckily, MadeCollection.com showcases the many great products that are still made in our country. Made Collection is a flash sale website dedicated to selling American made products spanning a wide variety of categories including men's, women's, home, accessories, and more.
Some of the current Made Collection offerings include a Yakima blanket by Pendleton Woolen Mills, a long sleeved Hickory shirt made at the Oregon Corrections Enterprises, and a variety of iPad and iPhone covers in leathers and herringbone. While shopping products, customers can also read about the brand's American history and what it stands for.
In addition to the flash sale website, the founders David Schiff, Scott Prindle and John Kiselhorst also help promote the "resurgence in American manufacturing" through their advertising and marketing company, Made Movement, according to their website. Together, the site and agency expose Americans to the brands making products here, which keeps these companies in business and supports our economy.
On November 14th, the Hart Schaffner Marx Grey Charcoal 125th Anniversary Three Piece Suit, made in Chicago, will be featured on MadeCollection.com.


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Help Wanted: Governess for the seven children of a wealthy, Austrian widower who has become a cold disciplinarian. Strong moral background (such as time spent as a nun) and musical skills a definite plus. Romantic entanglement a possibility. Must be willing to fight Nazis. Send inquiries to Captain von Trapp.
That's where the action starts as Eagle Valley High School students launch their production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time - "The Sound of Music."
The production takes center stage Thursday, March 15, Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, with show time at 7 p.m. each evening at Eagle Valley High School .
For anyone who has lived under a rock for the past 50 years, "The Sound of Music" is set in Salzburg, Austria, during the emergence of Nazi Germany. Uncertain about her future as a nun, Maria accepts the job as governess at the von Trapp mansion, becoming one in a long line of nannies who have been assigned to care for seven naughty von Trapp children since the death of their mother. After a rough start, she wins the children's affection and eventually even Captain von Trapp, who is engaged to a frosty baroness, becomes quite fond of the new governess. Marriage and the Nazis complicate the plot and the captain and Maria must decide their priorities for the well-being of their family.
"The Sound of Music," ran on Broadway from 1959 to 1963, and won the 1960 Tony Award for best musical. In 1965, it was made into the blockbuster film starring Julie Andrews.
EVHS drama director Cathy Stricker says that even through challenges ranging from other activities to illnesses, everyone involved with the school musical worked very hard to ensure this year's production is a success. She's excited for the community enjoy it.
"It's one of my all-time favorites," she says of the musical, adding that the crop of strong vocalists currently enrolled at EVHS make 2012 the prime year to perform "The Sound of Music."
"The nuns definitely have a bit of a different role than in the movie. They open the show and close the show. Their vocals are super strong and really beautiful all together with the harmony," she said. "It gives me the chills."
Senior Lane Sheldon (The Mother Abbess) and junior Tania Molinar (Sister Margaretta) are two of those strong voices. Sheldon, a seasoned thespian for the school, said the music was the biggest challenge for her this year.
"The music is so well-known that it would be really embarrassing if we screwed it up," she said.
Molinar agreed.
"It was hard, but we were also able to expand our vocal ranges and sing a different style of music, which was fun," she said.
Senior Zoe Thrasher (Maria Rainer) and junior Steven Siefers (Captain Georg von Trapp) scored the leads in this year's production. Although Thrasher has had a ton of experience under the EVHS spotlight, this is her first lead role.
"Having my character fall in love was challenging. Not only was this my first lead, but it was my first romantic role, so everything was new territory," she explained.
Thrasher believes the most dominant personality trait of her character is passion, as Maria tends to throw herself into situations.
"She is very devoted to music, to her church, to the Von Trapp children, and eventually the Captain," she said. "This causes her to be a little dramatic, but full of life because her emotions are so strong."
Siefers said he is also experiencing new challenges this year.
"I'd say one of the differences is that in the play there is more interaction between my character and those of Max Detweiller and Elsa Schraeder," he said.
Siefers' goal is to create a unique experience for the audience, while keeping the story true to what people know. He's also striving for that with his character.
"I want to be true to the character as it has been portrayed in the past and yet still put my own spin on it."
Other cast members include: Sister Berthe (Annabelle Kinney), Sister Sophia (Jessica Long), Franz (Theo Nanin), Frau Schmidt (Samantha Pritchard), Kurt von Trapp (Matt Genelin), Liesl von Trapp (Angela Giovagnoli), Friedrich von Trapp (Jarrhet Quealy), Louisa von Trapp (Annika Stough), Brigitta von Trapp (Alexis Richins), Gretl von Trapp (Uma Nanin), Rolf Gruber (Joseph Cooper), Marta von Trapp (Marisol Chacon), Elsa Schraeder (Hayley Beard), Max Detweiler (Will Dutmer), Herr Zeller (Byron Crawford), Baron Elberfeld (Cesar Fernandez), Baroness Elberfeld (Sarah Cooper), Postulant (Victoria Williams), German (Christian Mayne), Admiral von Screiber (Michael Marx).
The nun chorus includes McKayla Gardoni, Montana Gubrud, Kaitlyn Laidman, Nydia Miranda, Alyssa Nudell and Celine Williams. Townspeople and dancers are Kiah Fricker, Morgan Felton, Kassi Gall, Elle Turnipseed, Miles Fricker, Josh Gordon, Tanner Harris, and Kolt Ortiz. There are also several students, parents, and community members involved in the crew department, which includes: makeup, hair, props, publicity, costumes, stage, lights, sound and set construction.
Thrasher and Siefers, along with the rest of the cast and crew, encourage the community to come experience "The Sound of Music."
"It's a classic play and we have put a lot of work into it. You will be as enchanted with the stage performance as you were with the movie," said Siefers.


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Delcie Light has been married for 53 years to Bill Light. They have three grown children: Christiane is a V.P. at Universal-NBC in California, Bill is an attorney in Manhattan Beach CA, and Jim lives in Devils Lake and owns and operates Computer Clinic. The Light's enjoy 8 grandchildren.
Delcie earned a B.S. from NDSU and a M.S. from UND. She has taught people from 3-73, but mostly teenagers for 25 years at DLHS.
She enjoys family (including a dog and two cats), home, flowers, watching kids and critters, travel, living in North Dakota with 4 seasons, reading, writing, researching (the wonders of a computer!), and genealogy.
Each day more information reveals the lies of the Neo-Cons to deceive the American People and Congress to go to war in Iraq.
I well remember Colin Powell speaking to the UN about Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, and showing big closed trucks that he said contained moveable labs. At the time I was teaching a class of bright seniors in Leeds. I watched and listened carefullly. I felt Powell did not believe the words coming out of his own mouth, but he was a good soldier, and followed orders. I did not state my doubts, but asked the class what they thought.
Some critical thinkers did not believe General Powell. But I was saddened by how easily some of those boys were persuaded, and how enthusiastic they were to go to war. They did not think THEY would have to go.
Those who pushed for war, blamed the attacks on the Twin Towers on 9/11 on Saddam Hussein and Al Qaeda. It is now coming out that the Bush administration had been planning to attack Iraq prior to the destruction of the towers. But they appealed to American pride and decency by framing their desire for war as "regime change," as giving "freedom to the Iraqi people", as a "moral duty." Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with the attack and was not developing WMD!
Rumsfeld had served in the Navy. Bush had disappeared from his National Guard Duty (AWOL?) Cheney had 5 or 6 deferrals during Nam. Condoleeza had no risk of being assigned military service. Wolfowitz never served. Why is it that those who have never been shot at are so quick to send others into harm's way?
Bush was an "oil man." Cheney was the owner of Halliburton. Now we learn fron International Business Times that Halliburton profited by 39.5 Billion from the invitation of Iraq! It is a good thing he got a heart transplant as he obviously needed one.
Congress was deceived to vote for this war. Techniques such as using a respected spokesperson (Powell), appeal to patriotism, and calliing the aggression "Shock and Awe" convinced some in America and Europe this invasion was a good idea. Now the truth is coming out, and it reveals the public was fooled by self-serving lies.
Voters need to do some critical thinking: asking questons, analyzing, checking facts. These self-serving liars would not get elected and misuse the power we give them, if we did not elect them.
There are many books that explain the true motives of the Neo-Cons. This weekend, MSNBC is showing a special, "Hubris" at 8:00 PM CST. Hubris is a fatal flaw, an innate characteristic that brings about the downfall of the person who has it. Many characters in literature had it: Macbeth, Oedipus, Gatsby, for example. It might be very educational to learn how the US got into this mess and how over 4,400 American lives were lost and trillions of our tax dollars blownup so that a few could make obscene profits. Just maybe we can learn and not be so gullible in the future.


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2010-11 Course Descriptions
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAS)
ENVR 112 Plant Science (2-3-3), spring. A study of the applied botanical sciences. Special emphasis is placed on the use of plants by man. Plant ecology, physiology, morphology, and reproduction will be discussed in agricultural, economic, and sociological contexts. The influence of environmental factors and emerging technologies on plant growth and development will be discussed. Laboratory graded and credited with course. May be used to satisfy Science University Requirements.
ENVR 233 Soil Science (2-3-3), spring. A basic course dealing with soil types and parent material, chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils. Laboratory graded and credited with course.
ENVR 320 Energy Resources (3-0-3), fall. A study of energy conservation, energy efficiency, the numerous forms of energy, how energy is converted from one form to another and how it is used throughout the world. Presents an environmental world-view through lectures, readings, research and reflection. Focused on safe application of energy to solve problems and meet the needs of today in a way that is sustainable into the future. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ENVR 341 Water Resources (2-3-3), spring. A study of the use, conservation, and management of water resources within West Texas and the southwest. Discusses demand for fresh water and the limited water supplies in arid environments. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ENVR 345 Rangeland Plants (2-3-3), fall. Identification, classification, multiple use and economic value of native and introduced range plants in the Southwest. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ENVR 350 Rangeland Ecology (2-3-3), fall. Physical features affecting the use of range vegetation; field classification of range grasses and range plants. Mapping, surveying and conducting range ecological studies. Designed for students desiring to work in the field of range management. Actual problems will be assigned in the field. Laboratory graded and credited with course.
ENVR 354 Range Science (2-2-3), spring, even years. The study of planned range use in order to obtain maximum animal and plant production without degrading the quality of the ecosystem. Range utilization studies, methods of reseeding rangeland and the study of improvement techniques. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Prerequisites: ENVR 345, 350.
ENVR 410 Environmental Law and Policy (3-0-3), fall. Introduces the basic concepts and issues underlying environmental regulation. Includes environmental policy frameworks, protection and regulatory instruments, and major federal environmental statutes. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or higher.
ENVR 420 Environmental Thought (3-0-3), spring. A history and philosophy reading survey exploring the relationship between nature and man. Presents an environmental world-view through lectures, readings, research and reflection. Focus is on philosophy and environmental ethics such as anthropocentrism, biocentrism and ecocentrism, preservation, conservation, Christian stewardship, eco-feminism, deep ecology, and sustainability from an eastern, western and Native American perspective. A writing-intensive course. Prerequisite: senior standing.
ENVR 455 Wildlife Ecology (3-3-4), fall. Principles of animal ecology; life histories, economic and management phases of important species of big game, upland game, waterfowl, and fish. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Recommended for animal science, environmental science and biology majors. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ENVR 458 Wildlife Management Techniques (2-3-3), spring. The purpose of this course is to describe major approaches to problem solving, suggest ways of implementing these approaches, and to improve the management of the wildlife resource through more rapid development and improved use of techniques. Laboratory graded and credited with course. Designed for environmental science majors pursuing the Wildlife and Natural Resource Management track, and biology majors. Prerequisite: ENVR 455 or BIOL 380.
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A bomb squad has set off a small detonation in the apartment of the Colorado shooting suspect.
Someone yelled "fire in the hole" a few times and then a fire engine horn honked. Then there was a pause of a few seconds and then a bang that was not much louder than a shotgun going off.
There was no fire or smoke, but it did blow out what remained of the window and its frame to the apartment of James Holmes, the suspect in Friday's mass shooting at a movie theater.
Aurora police Sgt. Cassidee Carlson says the controlled detonation was successful. She says there's work to be done in the apartment to include dealing with other devices.
Details are coming out about how a bomb squad is taking apart the booby trapped apartment of the Colorado theater shooting suspect.
A law enforcement official, citing the ongoing investigation, spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press and says officers disarmed one explosive with a "water shot," a device that emits a shock wave and water,
Police said earlier they had "defeated" another explosive attached to a trip wire but did not say how they did it.
The official said the apartment appears to have three types of explosives: jars filled with accelerants, chemicals that would explode when mixed together and more than 30 "improvised grenades" that resemble commercially available aerial fireworks shells.
Officers are evaluating the second disarmed explosive with a robot-mounted video camera.


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Does AviSynth/FFmpeg have the ability to display subs? Subs display fine with Mencoder & Avisynth/Mencoder but they do not display on AviSynth/FFmpeg. The reason I'm using AviSynth/FFmpeg is that they seem to play all my movies fine with the exception of the subs not displaying. Mencoder and AviSynth/Mencoder play the subs fine but seems to have issues with some of the movies. Anyhow, here is my current setup:
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Visa USA and the Call for Action program are teaming up to fight the fastest growing crime in America, identity theft.
We've heard from countless folks who're victims of identity theft. They didn't do anything wrong. Their personal information somehow wound up in the wrong hands.
An identity thief stole Mark Olsen's good name and credit two years ago.
"The thief even had a driver's license with his picture and my name and social security number on it," Olsen says.
Federal officials say once a minute, someone in the United States becomes the victim of identity theft. A recent survey showed; the biggest problem for victims is the time it took to get things resolved.
Visa USA says it's doing what it can to help. The credit card company says it is shortening the "identifying" numbers, which are printed on receipts.
"This is very, very good news for the consumers. It's very, very bad news for the criminal element, so we're looking at every way we can to drive fraud down, but also to protect the consumer going forward," says Carl Pascarella with Visa USA.
Call for Action's national unit is helping, too, by joining forces with Visa USA. Their joint effort means you can get free, confidential counseling, should you become a victim.
A new Web site also provides advice and services online. Identity theft brochures are also available, free of charge.
Click here for Call for Action's Identity Theft Information
For a brochure, send a self addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to:
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Prevention Tips
TransUnion: 800-888-4213 (fraud div.- 800-680-7289)
Experian: 888-EXPERIAN (fraud div.- 888-397-3742)
Equifax: 800- 685-1111 (fraud div.- 800-525-6285)
Source: www.idtheftcenter.org (Identity Theft Resource Center Web site) contributed to this report.


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Robinson Memorial Hospital again has been named as one of the best 99 places to work in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Resource Council. This is the 11th consecutive year that the hospital has been chosen for the NorthCoast 99 Award.
NorthCoast 99 is a nationally recognized program that promotes Northeast Ohio's best workplaces. It is designed to identify best organizational practices and serves as a model for regional economic development by helping organizations improve their ability to attract and retain excellent employees. Judges look for organizations with quality customer service, passionate and empowered employees and community involvement.
"We are honored to receive this prestigious award for the 11th consecutive year," stated Stephen Colecchi, FACHE, president and CEO. "This recognition validates the many efforts our staff has made over numerous years to create an environment that makes Robinson truly a great place to work. Their dedication to Robinson and one another reflects the compassion they have for our patients."
The hospital competed against thousands of other eligible employers located within the Northeast Ohio region covered by the Employers Resource Council.
The hospital will be recognized at the NorthCoast 99 Banquet scheduled for September 18, 2013.


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I think the United States and Mexico both got relatively easy draws.
Besides the obvious Revolutionary War re-enactment between the U.S. and England (I feel like sportswriters are already stockpiling headlines), the other game I'm most interested in watching is Brazil vs. Portugal. After ESPN Deportes announced it will be broadcasting in Portuguese, I can't think of a more fun group play matchup to watch on TV!
Being English it seems weird that the US is even in the World Cup, let alone in the same group as England!
Funny. In the last 40 years, England has done a whole pile of bloody nothing in the World Cup.
Stop drinking so many New Castles, bloke! See you in June!
Looking forward to it
Is that how England felt in 1950? Weird how that one turned out, huh?
Feel bad for the USA Team, having to go up against England! Luckily we have two teams to go play against thats never been done before! If USA gets second, then most likely we will get screwed because Germany will probably get first in there bracket which if that happens we have to play them! unless we didnt qualify or we got first in ours!
World Cup schedule set: http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2010/01/espn-inc-2010-fifa-world-cup-schedule/
USA vs. England: June 12, 2 p.m. ET (ABC)
USA vs. Slovenia: June 18, 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)
USA vs. Algeria, June 23, 9: 30 a.m ET (ESPN)
The World Cup Title Match is on July 11th at 1:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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VCs, techies, brewskies: When you work 80 hours a week, you need a beer festival that lasts nine days. This year's Silicon Valley Beer Week takes place July 25 to Aug. 2 and will celebrate the vibrant brewing and culinary traditions that the South Bay and Peninsula have to offer. We're talking tap takeovers, tasting events, food and beer pairings, and new release nights sure to put some hops in your step. The week will commence with a beer-inspired culinary extravaganza at Blackbird Tavern (200 S. First St., San Jose) on July 25 and close with the popular Kraftbrew Beer Fest on Aug. 2 at its new location, Gordon Biersch Brewery (357 East Taylor St., San Jose). Check www.svbeerweek.com for updates.
The new B Cellars: It's not every day that a new winery opens in Napa Valley. In this case, B Cellars, a premium winery and tasting salon, is relocating from Calistoga to a historic property in Oakville on Aug. 1. The new, 11.5-acre property will be appointment-only and joins Silver Oak, PlumpJack and Rudd in the district that has long defined great Napa cabernet.
The winery will include 15,000 square feet of original caves and an exceptional array of blends by winemaker Kirk Venge from prime vineyard sites, including To Kalon and Stagecoach. Be on the lookout for a 5,000-square-foot hospitality building overlooking the vineyards, with tasting rooms opening onto large courtyards, an herb garden, bocce court and outdoor dining terraces. Fox's Season 4 "Hell's Kitchen" winner chef Christina Machamer will oversee food and wine pairings in a new interactive demonstration kitchen. Details: www.bcellars.com.
Wine classes in Oaktown: This summer, the Barrel Room in Oakland will offer a series of wine classes taught by proprietor and advanced certified sommelier Sarah Trubnick. Sherry is hot hot hot, so it's no surprise that Jerez leads as the first in the series on July 20. Next up: "Rioja and the Basque Country" (Aug. 3); "The Wines of Spain" (Aug. 17) and "The Wines of Portugal" (Aug. 31). Tickets: $75, including materials and wine tastings along with food pairings. The July 20 class takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Details: 5330 College Ave., Oakland; www.barrelroomoak.com.
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April 25, 2013
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SPARC or INTEL ?
By Karim Berrah-Oracle on Dec 17, 2009
As the INTEL CPUS are becoming more and more powerfull, like more cores, SMT, embedded memory controller (NEHALEM), 3 DDR3 Channels per socket, scalability up to 2 sockets (and next step will be above 4 sockets), some people may wonder if it make sense to continue to run business applications on SPARC Architecture.[Read More]


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Is a city manager best for us?
February 3, 2013
Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell, in his city charter-stipulated last term in office, has suggested city government change to a council-manager form, instead of its current strong mayor-council form....
Yep, Bob is fishing for a way to keep his arse on the rickety throne. Either that or maybe a puppet like er 4 the better or whichever moniker he's using today/// LOL
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City manager plans do nothing but remove power from the people and place it into the hands of "the expert," who would likely be funded by a few powerful individuals. So instead of consolidating power, let's work to educate the population in order to have the power properly deconsolidated to the people where it should belong.
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It might work, as long as Newell IS NOT the next city manager. Wants his own little kingdom doesn't he? Trolldom
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A city manager form of government is a good idea. It works well with those cities that have adopted such an administration. It does take some of the politics out of the city government. Giving the city manager power to hire and fire is also a good idea and has merit. Parkersburg would be better managed under the city manager form of government.
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Another hair-brained idea and scheme from BOB don't fall for it.
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Vienna should incorporate Parkersburg. They seem to be able to run their city alot more efficient and effective than Parkersburg. Abolish Parkersburg government completely
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Once again here is a Peasant that doesn't know his roll. What King Pothole Bob says is the law of the land. If Mr. Smith insists on disagreeing with King Pothole he will no longer be welcome at the lunch table with him and perhaps Jody could take his job.
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Concept sounds good on paper. But hair on back of my neck stood up when I read this. Especially parts about power-hungry city council walking all over city manager and public having no say if unhappy with performance. I like Newell, but sounds self-serving. Trying to create job for himself after he leaves office? Hmmm.
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if this was such a good idea, why did genious newell not propose it in his first term? or second term? or was he more concerned about collecting his money that doing what is best for the city?
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United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
1a.Objectives (from AD-416)
Objective 1: Investigate novel interception strategies by deploying attractant-baited traps as a threshold between commercial nurseries and the overwintering woodlots of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and X. germanus.
Objective 2: Optimize trapping as a monitoring and mass trapping tool for ambrosia beetles.
Objective 3: Develop a push/pull strategy for ambrosia beetle pest management by screening repellents and attractants.
1b.Approach (from AD-416)
Exotic ambrosia beetles belonging to the subfamily Scolytinae are increasingly being recognized as key pests of field-grown nursery crops. The granulate ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus, has become a significant pest of ornamental nursery crops stock since accidentally being introduced into the U.S. from Asia. Studies aimed at improving monitoring and detection techniques are necessary for predicting attacks and closely timing insecticide applications with the flight activity of X. crassiusculus. Experiments on repellents and attractants could also be used to develop a "push-pull" management strategy, whereby ambrosia beetles are "pushed" or repelled away from vulnerable nursery stock and "pulled" or attracted into destructive traps. The objectives of this proposal are to investigate novel interception strategies for X. crassiusculus, to optimize trapping as a monitoring and mass trapping tactic, and to develop a push/pull strategy for use in the nursery agroecosystem. Traps will be deployed to test potential volatile attractants for X. crassiusculus, which will be correlated with environmental data. Trap trees will also be developed for testing repellents, reduced-risk insecticides, and mass trapping purposes.
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Chet Morrison gets recognition
Published: Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, September 9, 2013 at 9:17 a.m.
Chet Morrison Contractors has been included in the Marine Technology Reporter's top 100 list.
Marine Technology Reporter is the world's largest magazine covering the maritime technology market.
The list highlights what the magazine believes are the best providers of subsea technology.
Houma-based Chet Morrison Contractors was the only Louisiana business featured on the list. It was recognized for its SHARC subsea abrasive cutter that the company claims reduces plugging and abandoning time of oil and gas platforms by 60 percent.
"It's a tremendous honor for us to be recognized for our success in developing cutting-edge technology and solutions for our clients, " said Bobby Lott, vice president of the marine construction division.
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- Updated OS X MPlayer to enable external VOBsub, ASS/SSA and Fribidi support
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- Added experimental support for iPad / iPhone renderers
- Fixed DVD ISO playback on OS X (thanks, jjmojojjmojo!)
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- Added support for Samsung TV model SEC_HHP_TV (thanks, coax-!)
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- The cache is now reset after each upgrade/downgrade (for versions higher than 1.40.0)
- Files with the extension *.vdr are now recognized as MPG videos
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The Amador Valley High girls volleyball team ended an up-and-down regular season by winning four of its six final East Bay Athletic League games, and looked to keep the momentum going in the first round of the North Coast Section Division I playoffs on Wednesday.
The seventh-seeded Dons were able to do just that, beating visiting No. 10 seed Deer Valley 25-21, 25-10, 25-14.
"We had a slow start at the beginning, but that's sort of been our M.O.," Amador Valley coach Brian Aguirre said. "This group is able to remain poised and they're always able to regroup."
The Wolverines (14-21) made the home team work in the first set, twice erasing big leads and forcing timeouts. The Dons (15-12) led 12-5 and saw the score become 16-14. Then Amador Valley led 23-16 before Deer Valley scored the next five points before the Dons closed the set out.
From there, Amador Valley started to roll. After scoring the last two points of the first set, it scored the first four of the second set on its way to a comfortable win.
The Dons were led by Marisol Tracy, who led all players with 20 kills. The senior had nine of them in the second set alone.
Amador Valley will face No. 2 Monte Vista in the quarterfinals on Saturday in the third matchup of the two teams. The Mustangs won the first two in league play.
"We're looking forward to it," Aguirre said. "We believe we can beat them because our serving has picked it up and we've been digging better, which has allowed us to get into our offense."


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During the May 19 National Convention of the National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees (NARVRE) in Bloomington, MN new national officers were elected for the coming year. This was the 38th National Convention, and, the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the organization. The National President is Tom Dwyer of Coon Rapids, MN and the newly elected Vice President is Lester Newton of Oelwein, IA. Moberly continues to be represented in the national slate this year by Joyce Burton, who was elected National Secretary/Treasurer.
Unit #165 of NARVRE has been a very active unit among the 150 groups of retired railroad employees located throughout the United States. For a number of years George Wisdom, retired Moberly railroad employee, has served both the local and the national organization as National Vice President. This past year George chose to step down from the post but continues as Legislative Chairman for Unit #165. Also this past year Rich Duley of Moberly resigned as the National Secretary/Treasurer of NARVRE. Much appreciation goes to George and Rich for their hard work over the past years.
Joyce Burton, the new National Secretary/Treasurer is married to Gary Burton; both lifelong residents of Moberly. Joyce worked for City Bank for 13 years as an IRA Representative, Discount Broker and Insurance Agent before retiring in 2000. While at City Bank Joyce served as the North Bank manager for 2 years and following her retirement was employed by Edward Jones for six years. Joyce has served as the secretary/treasurer for local NARVRE unit #165 which currently has 275 members. She was elected to the National Secretary/Treasurer office at the National Convention in May and began her duties on June 1. The National Office of NARVRE is located at 102 S. Williams in Moberly and Joyce invites any retired railroad employee or spouse to come by or to call her at 269-8895. Those with questions may also contact the National NARVRE office by e-mail (firstname.lastname@example.com) or check out the website at www.narvre.org.
Unit #165 of NARVRE meets monthly at the VFW Restaurant on South Morley in Moberly and all retired and currently employed railroad employees are encouraged to attend. The main focus is to stay informed on the Railroad Retirement Annuity Trust. Each meeting is comprised of a business meeting, legislative report or call to action, a program and a meal. The July meeting will be held on July 12, 10:30 a.m. at the VFW Restaurant with a program on the Randolph County Fair.
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David Katz, Ph.D. Chicago Campus
"Psychologists are agents of change, from the
individual level all the way to the societal level."
- David Katz, Ph.D.
David Katz, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Psychologists are agents of change, from the individual level all the way to the society level. This is how we teach and train here at Adler University. As Chair of the Clinical Psychology Department, I believe our goal is to provide state-of-the-art education for our students. To do so, we focus on academic rigor, innovation, meaningful experiences, and building strong connections with our communities. Our students participate directly in the operations of the department, and are given a voice in shaping their professional identities throughout their training.
As for areas of scholarship, I'm most interested in curricular development, neuropsychology of emotion, transgender psychology, and human rights related to LGBTQ communities.
Please email or call me (312.662.4353) if you have questions or would like more information about me.
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
- Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Licensed Psychologist (California)
- Registered Psychologist (British Columbia – out of province status)
Select Publications
- Katz, D. (2010). Neuropsychology on the frontline. [Review of the book Military Neuropsychology by C. H. Kennedy & J. L. Moore (Eds.)]. PsycCRITIQUES, 55 (46). doi:10.1037/a0021399
- Katz, D. & Magalhaes, C. (2010). Current controversies in transgender psychology: Increasing diversity awareness. California Psychologist,43(3), 10-13.
- Cunningham, M., Goldstein, M., Katz, D., O'Neil, Q.S., Joseph, A., & Price, B. (2006).Coalescence of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuropsychology: From theory to practice. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 14(3), 127-140.
Select Presentations
- Huffman, D., Priola-Surowiec, V., & Katz, D. (2012). Excellence in outcome assessment: Ideas, tools, and practices. Workshop for the National Council of School and Programs of Professional Psychology. New Orleans, LA.
- Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., Duran, R., Theodore, P., & Katz, D. (2011). Exploring feminine identity from transgender women's perspectives. Paper presentation at the Biennial International Symposium of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Atlanta, GA.
- Lechuga, D., Katz, D., & Stucky, K. (2010, October). Ethics and professional issues in neuropsychological supervision: Professional practice guidelines. National Academy of Neuropsychology conference. Vancouver, BC.
Professional Memberships
- Schweitzer Fellowship: Member, Advisory Council (2011-12)
- American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP): Member, Leadership Group of Trainers (2011-12)
- National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP): Delegate for Adler School of Professional Psychology (2011-present)
- NCSPP: Member, Ad-hoc committee for Internship Eligibility Guidelines (2011)


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Now, a question to someone smart - I'd like to extend this with 2 ideas:
1) add a custom menu that will allow to change 'mode' that is passed over to the downloader (--mode=flashstd); the menu should have 3 items: Standard, High, HD; once an option is selected it should be remembered and next time the script runs --mode=flashstd, --mode=flashvhigh, --mode=flashhd will be added to the $DOWNLOADER respectively
2) the feed (http://feeds.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/popular/tv) retrieves hundred if not more entries; it would be great if I could sort them and display in A-Z folders; alternatively I would consider getting rid of the feed and render entries from a file? Is this possible? The idea is to create a file that will contain all the movies in A-Z folders and then to make PS3 Media Server to read the file and display the content as it was a feed
Hope someone can elaborate on this. Thanks


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This episode (download here), the geeks talked about the podcast hitting iTunes (yay!), as well as the Twitter follower of last week (@Lifeiskitsch) turning out to be a good pick. Other shoutouts include @MichaelRunner and @ChapmanRunner from the Real Rookie Running podcast, @JayDubRunning from the B-Hag Running podcast, @alroadrunn3r from the EarlyMorningCruzin podcast, and @Rockfalls95 & @coachprs for their help with injuries this week. Our training update mainly centered around Jason's since Ray still is nursing his bad leg. You can follow Jason's training on DailyMile (Jason Michael Kehl) and Runkeeper (JKehl).
Our topic of the week revolved around what to wear for running for beginners'. Here's what we suggested:
- Choice of Footwear (whether it be barefoot, minimalist, or regular running shoes)
- Socks (start out with normal, then maybe invest in the more expensive technical gear)
- Shorts (Jason prefers technical running shorts, Ray is fine with basketball shorts)
- Shirt (Jason prefers technical running shirt/singlet, Ray prefers "wife-beater")
- Sunglasses
- Hat/Visor/Bandana (pirate style for the bandana, not Tupac style)
- Sunscreen (because no one wants skin cancer)
Jason spoke about his fanny pack like apparatus that has a bag with two water bottle holders on either side. Ray is looking for something for his wife to carry water with. Wondering about getting a CamelBak. Jason suggested carrying money for water for long runs or possible getting "handhelds".
Twitter Search of the week started with CamelBak, but couldn't find anyone interesting enough to follow. We then switched to Chicago Half Marathon where we found and followed @chezpeve who ran a 1 hour 45 minute half marathon (awesome job!)
Until next time, leave feedback on iTunes, email questions and comments to guttocutweightloss [at] gmail [dot] com, and follow me on Twitter (@guttocutwl). Thanks for listening!


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Shares of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion dropped 20 percent on Friday on fears that a new fee structure for its high-margin services segment could put pressure on the business that has set the company apart from its competitors.
The shares were still more than 80 percent above the year's low, which was hit in September. They started to rally in November as investors began to bet that RIM's long-awaited new BlackBerry 10 phones, to be launched in January, would turn the company around.
The services segment has long been RIM's most profitable and accounts for about a third of total revenue. Some analysts said there was a risk that the fee changes could endanger its service ecosystem and leave the Canadian company as just another handset maker.
The fee changes, which RIM announced on Thursday after the close, overshadowed stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The company said the new pricing structure would be introduced with the BlackBerry 10 launch, expected on Jan. 30.
RIM said some subscribers would continue to pay for enhanced services such as advanced security. But under the new structure, some other services would account for less revenue, or even none at all.
CEO Thorsten Heins tried to reassure investors in a television interview with CNBC on Friday, saying RIM's "service revenue isn't going away".
He added: "We're not stopping. We're not halting. We're transitioning."
Since taking over at RIM in January, Heins has focused on shrinking the company and getting it ready to introduce its new BB10 devices, which RIM says will help it claw back ground it has lost to competitors such as Apple (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics.
But the news of the new services pricing strategy came as a shock to markets, and some analysts cut their price targets on RIM stock.
RIM will not be able to sustain profitability by relying on its hardware business alone, said National Bank Financial analyst Kris Thompson, whom Thomson Reuters StarMine has rated the top RIM analyst based on the accuracy of his estimates of the company's earnings.
Thompson downgraded RIM's stock to "underperform" from "sector perform" and cut his price target to $10 from $15.
Forrester Research analyst Charles Golvin said the move was likely about stabilizing market share: "At the moment, they need to stem the bleeding."
He said the tiered pricing might line up better with RIM's subscriber base as it expands in emerging economies.
RIM's Nasdaq-listed shares closed down 22.7 percent at $10.91 on Friday. The stock fell 22.2 percent to C$10.86 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The success of the BB10 will be crucial to the future of RIM, which on Thursday posted its first-ever decline in total subscribers. Heins said on CNBC that the company expected to ship millions of the new devices.
He cautioned that this will require heavy investment, which will reduce RIM's cash position in its fourth and first quarters from $2.9 billion in its fiscal third quarter. He said, however, it would not go below $2 billion.
Still, doubts remain about whether RIM can pull off the transformation. Needham analyst Charlie Wolf said the BB10 would have to look meaningfully superior to its competitors for RIM to stage a comeback.
Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Walkley said it was highly unlikely that the market would support RIM's new mobile computing ecosystem, and he remained skeptical about the company's ability to survive on its own.
"We believe RIM will eventually need to sell the company," said Walkley, who cut his price target on RIM shares to $9 from $10.
Baird Equity Research analysts said BB10 faced a daunting uphill battle against products from Apple, as well as those using Google's (GOOG) Android operating system, and, increasingly, phones with Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.
Baird maintained its "underperform" rating on the stock, while Paradigm Capital downgraded the shares to "hold" from "buy" on uncertainty around the services revenue model.
"RIM has gone from having one major aspect of uncertainty -- BlackBerry 10 adoption -- to two, given an uncertain floor on services revenue," William Blair analyst Anil Doradla said.
RIM will have to discount BB10 devices significantly to maintain demand, Bernstein analyst Pierre Ferragu said.
The BlackBerry, however, still offers the security features that helped it build its reputation with big business and government, a selling point with some key customers.
Credit Suisse maintained its "neutral" rating on the stock, but not because it expected BB10 to be a big success.
"Only the potential for an outright sale of the company or a breakup keeps us at a neutral," Credit Suisse analysts said.
Separately on Friday, ailing Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia said it had settled its patent dispute with RIM in return for payments. Nokia did not disclose detailed terms, but said the deal included a one-time payment to be booked in the fourth quarter, as well as ongoing fees, all to be paid by RIM.


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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team fell short, 68-58, to Northwestern State Tuesday night at the American Bank Center. The Islanders (3-22, 2-12 SLC) cut the deficit to 10 with three to play in the second half but couldn't overcome the Lady Demons (10-15, 6-9 SLC) from behind the arc.
Jessica Jammer paced the Islanders with her seventh double-figure scoring game of the season with 16 points while Marquesha Anderson-Sparks and Brandi Huff each chipped in eight points apiece. The Islanders' glass notched the boards, 35-25, and the bench dominated 27-0 behind the help of Anderson-Sparks, Huff, Janae Blount and Alisa Roberts who all placed in the scoring column.
The Lady Demons were powered by four players in double-figure scoring. Keisha Lee led all scorers with 21 points while Jasmine Upchurch added 19. Jasmine Bradley added 16 points and Janelle Perez tallied 10 for Northwestern State who shot 50 percent from the floor and 82 percent from the charity stripe.
The Islanders jumped out to an 8-3 lead with baskets by Ashanti Plummer and Jessica Jammer before the Lady Demons put together a 13-0 run to push ahead by eight with just over 12 to play. The Islanders answered back with four from the charity stripe before the two teams battled back and forth.
After a Lee jumper, Gregory and Jammer responded with back-to-back buckets to pull the Islanders within two with just under eight to play. The teams traded free throws before the Lady Demons pushed their lead to seven on a 6-2 run. However, Anderson-Sparks gave the Islanders a spark off the bench with a jumper to trim the deficit to five with 4:40 to play. After trading baskets, Northwestern State built a 39-27 advantage on a 7-0 run. Anderson-Sparks' bucket cut the lead to 10 with 1:35 to play before the Lady Demons' Jasmine Upchurch capped the first-half scoring with a jumper.
Northwestern State took a 41-29 lead at the half on 57.7 percent shooting from the field. Jammer led the Islanders with 10 points while the Lady Demons had two in double-figure scoring behind Lee's 16 points. The Islanders shot 81.8 percent from the charity stripe in the first half while Northwestern State shot 80 percent from behind the arc. The Islanders' bench outscored the Lady Demons' bench 10-0.
The Islanders gained momentum out of the half with back-to-back buckets by Jammer to pull within eight but the Lady Demons struck back with a trey. After Jammer added a couple from the line, Northwestern State put together a 7-2 run. The two traded baskets before Blount triggered her first of two from behind the arc and Anderson-Sparks nailed two from the stripe to cut the deficit to 11 with just over eight to play.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi pulled within 10 with three to play, after Blount, Gregory and Roberts all collected three's on a 9-4 spurt. After trading baskets Darley finished the three-point play, but the Lady Demons' Arianne Ausmer finished out the scoring with two from the line.
The Islanders will next be in action when they host Southeastern La. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Tipoff is slated for 5 p.m. at the American Bank Center.
For the latest on Islanders Women's Basketball, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Womens Basketball), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersWBB) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.


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EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - The Winter Minturn Market will be held Saturday and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the usual location of the Summer Minturn Market in downtown Minturn. The Winter Minturn Market will have carolers, live music, hot chocolate and cider, as well as roasted marshmallows and Santa for the kids.
"Our little Minturn, it's a slice of Americana," said Michelle Metteer, economic development coordinator for the town of Minturn. "We are the quintessential small town, and we take every opportunity to remind people of just that. There was a large demand for a winter market and people don't mind the outdoor venue. It's a chance to get those unique gifts and many items are made in Minturn."
Parents should bring their camera to capture their moment with Santa. The well-known Dickens Carolers and musician Scotty Kabel will be at the market on Dec. 15. And if you'd like to have your gifts wrapped, the Minturn Community Fund will have a wrapping station by donation.
"We also encourage people to visit our storefronts and restaurants if you need to warm up, and if you need a place to stay, we have that, too," Metteer said. "We've grown a lot in the past year, but have managed to keep our charm intact."
Among the varied merchants, Made in Colorado vendors include Harriet's Little Soap Company, which sells goat milk soap and organic products; Lunar Designs, which puts their original artwork on kitchen items, greeting cards and various sundries; and gourmet toffee confectioners Toffee de Villa Chanticler. A limited edition 2013 Minturn Mutts Calendar, which features Minturn landmarks with furry friends, will also be available for purchase.
For more information on this market or events in Minturn, visit www.minturnmarket.org or www.downtownminturn.com.


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PALO ALTO -- Despite Hewlett-Packard's (HPQ) startling admission that it was bamboozled into spending billions of dollars more on Autonomy than the software company was worth, many industry experts haven't given up on the tech giant.
They say HP still has a chance to clean up the mess it's made of its business, if the company builds on its most promising products and continues to streamline its operations.
But all of this needs to happen at rocket speed, without any other damaging revelations. If there is no quick turnaround, and bad news continues to dribble out, they say, Meg Whitman -- who bears little blame for HP's woes after just 14 months as CEO -- could wind up losing her job.
"If there is one major snafu on her watch, I think she's gone," said Roger Kay, an analyst with Endpoint Technologies Associates. "The best thing they can do is no further disturbances."
Revitalizing the legendary Silicon Valley behemoth won't be easy. Its sales and stock price have slumped and its executive ranks have been wracked by turmoil. Moreover, its $8.8 billion write-down of its $11 billion purchase of Autonomy in 2011 -- a deal in which HP claims the software firm's value was misrepresented -- has triggered intense criticism of the company and its top brass.
Still, some analysts contend it would be foolhardy for Whitman and her board to dwell on such blunders.
"Wasting time on Autonomy is not going to help," said Trip Chowdhry, of Global Equities Research. "HP should move forward. Whatever has happened, just think of it as a bitter pill."
One major hindrance to HP's revival is that half of its $120 billion in sales for fiscal year 2012 came from personal computers, printers and related equipment -- businesses that are weakening fast as consumers turn to mobile gadgets and cut back on printing.
Some analysts have urged the company to sell or spin off its PC and printer business. Although Whitman has resisted that idea, HP has been moving into the mobile market. It recently introduced a tablet. And although it had no luck selling smartphones a few years ago, it is again developing one. Some analysts believe HP is too late to the smartphone business to succeed, but if it does, that could produce a significant chunk of revenue for the company.
Another promising niche for HP is its computer networking products, which have sold well lately. Moreover, Whitman is pushing HP to invest more heavily in so-called cloud computing -- which helps businesses operate on the Internet -- as well as in products to ward off computer hackers and analyze vast amounts of information.
And even with all the problems surrounding Autonomy, it's still vital to HP's efforts. That's because software is key to many of the areas that Whitman has emphasized.
Autonomy -- whose software helps sort through data -- "is a strategic asset for HP," according to an analysis by Jillian Mirandi, of Technology Business Research.
Mirandi's analysis also noted that HP has introduced a "slew of security products," some obtained from companies it bought including Fortify, ArcSight and TippingPoint. But while the security business could bolster HP's bottom line, she cautioned, another disturbing disclosure from HP could send potential customers running to its competitors.
But if HP continues to stumble along as it has the past several years, some analysts fear, investors might abandon the company before then. Others worry that morale at HP has soured, due in part to its recent decision to trim expenses by laying off 29,000 workers over the next two years, its biggest such reduction in history.
Disgruntlement can cause talented employees to quit and make it hard to attract replacements, said Baird Equity Research analyst Jayson Noland, adding, "if they don't address that as quickly as possible, it could get worse."
The lethargic global economy poses another major concern for HP, whose dismal earnings report this week prompted Raymond James analysts to revise their forecast of how well the company will fare next year.
"Our previous view that the business was stabilizing is simply incorrect," they said in a note to their clients. "We think the rate of decline gets worse before it gets better."
Still, it's wrong to assume Hewlett-Packard is at death's door, said technology analyst Patrick Moorhead, noting that the company has generally improved its earnings per share under Whitman, introduced some good new products -- such as its tablet -- and generated a healthy $4 billion in operating cash in its fiscal fourth quarter.
So despite Autonomy and other missteps, he advised, "people really need to consider calming down a bit on HP."
Contact Steve Johnson at 408-920-5043. Follow him at Twitter.com/steveatmercnews.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- With their ace out, the Cincinnati Reds are going to have to do some shuffling.
Johnny Cueto lasted only eight pitches before leaving Game 1 on Saturday because of back spasms.
The Reds list his status as day-to-day. The same could be said for their pitching plans.
Both manager Dusty Baker and Cueto himself left the door open for the right-hander to return for Game 3 on Tuesday in Cincinnati.
But neither was in a rush to make a decision.
"I would say 'yes,' but I have to see how I feel tomorrow," Cueto said after Cincinnati's 5-2 victory.
Mat Latos, who had been scheduled as the Game 3 starter, made his first major league relief appearance not long after Cueto's stunning exit. He surrendered a homer to Buster Posey but gave up no other runs over four innings (and 57 pitches).
The Reds used five relievers in all, which was not the scenario Baker envisioned when he selected his Cy Young candidate to open the National League Division Series at AT&T Park.
Cueto recorded just one out, striking out leadoff hitter Angel Pagan. But while delivering a strike to the next hitter, Marco Scutaro, the right-hander grimaced in pain.
After a short discussion with Baker and the training staff, Cueto surrendered and headed for the dugout. Out at his second base position, Brandon Phillips couldn't believe his eyes.
"I was like, 'Oh, man. We're done. Why? Why?' " Phillips said."
As it turns out, there were early warning signs. Cueto explained later that during the last two throws of his bullpen session he felt "a sharp pain on my right side." He alerted a team trainer and pitching coach Bryan Pryce, who began preparing a Plan B.
The Reds turned mostly to Latos (14-4 during the regular season), but only after using Sam LeClure for the next 12/3 innings.
"We wanted to give Latos time to get ready mentally," Baker said of using LeClure first. "As starting pitcher, you usually have a day or two to get yourself ready mentally."
That first inning looked like a potentially devastating blow. Cueto, 26, went 19-9 with a 2.78 ERA during the regular season and ranked among the N.L. leaders in wins (third), ERA (third), innings pitched (fifth) and fewest walks per nine innings (ninth).
But the patchwork effort by bullpen saved the Reds' day. The hitters rallied around their starter, too.
"We were out there talking and we said: 'Let's win this for Johnny,' " said Phillips, who was 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBI. "It sucks to see an ace go down like that. ... All you can really do is just go out there and battle."
Cueto's departure was a bizarre development for a Reds starting staff that was among the most reliable of the modern era. The Reds used only five starters through their first 120 games, making way for a sixth only when Todd Redmond started the second game of a doubleheader on Aug. 18.
Now, the question is whether Cueto will get another shot in this series.
"He said he's better and Johnny is usually pretty honest with us,'' Baker said. "That gives us a glimmer of hope that he might be back. I can't say for sure, but you know how back spasms are."
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Cueto becomes the third starter to leave a postseason game after just one-third of an inning. The others are the Atlanta Braves' John Thomson in the 2004 NLDS and the Washington Senators' Curly Ogden the 1924 World Series.
Contact Daniel Brown at email@example.com.


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After 55 months of labor, I'm so happy to welcome my newest bundle of joy: A Matter of Heart officially released last Tuesday, May 12th. It was pretty much like giving birth to a baby but without the epidural. I was having pains all morning. My stomach hurt and I hadn't been able to sleep much in days. I was in a bit of a stupor just wanting it to be over, hoping it would go well, hoping it wouldn't hurt too much, hoping for no complications. OK, so maybe I'm exaggerating the drama a little. After all, a book launch party isn't life and death. But on the other hand, I was introducing my book baby to a whole audience of people who would soon hold my baby. They would be able to look it over, head to toe, and would they find flaws? Well, just in case they did, I was prepared with a distraction. As it turned out, it was an amazing night. The party was at Changing Hands Bookstore, one of the coolest independent bookstores anywhere. Brandi Stewart, the amazing bookseller, had lots of books on hand, all spread out in a—yes, you guessed it— heart shape. :-) A wonderful group of people turned out. Friends, family, book lovers...an old teacher of mine from high school who saw the announcement in the paper. Wow. Best of all, I got to share the spotlight with Sharon Bates, founder of the Anthony Bates Foundation. (For those of you who don't know this already, A Matter of Heart features a character with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a heart … [Read more...]
News to Die For
I'm just going to blurt out my news because I'm so excited: Delacorte is going to publish my next young adult novel! (Imagine a dancing smiling face here. I REALLY need to learn how to insert emoticons.) The title: DIE FOR YOU It's a little different from my other books. Edgier maybe. More tragic. More.... Well, you can let me know what you think once it comes out in Fall of 2016. Here's the official announcement from Publisher's Weekly: Krista Vitola at Delacorte has acquired Amy Fellner Dominy's latest YA novel, Die for You, about 17-year-old Emma Lorde, whose beloved may do more than just steal her heart when Emma is offered an internship in Rome. I'm thrilled because I'll get to keep working with the same amazing, talented, dedicated people at Delacorte and Random House who are bringing A MATTER OF HEART to the world in just two more months. (May 12th, to be exact!) So, that's my news. And why I'm feeling very goosebumpy these days. Reality will strike when it's time to start writing the next book and my usual fears and worries will retake control of my stomach. But for now it's time to celebrate. Thanks for being a friend...a fan...a reader...(or even just a human being who stumbled onto this). :-) … [Read more...]
What's new? My COVER!
This is one of the most exciting parts of the whole process for me: Seeing the cover design of my new book! It's kind of a crazy thing when you think about it. I wrote the book, imagined the characters and the setting and each moment as it plays out. But the image that defines the book, that graces the cover and will likely be the first thing people see—that comes from the mind and the heart of someone else. What will it be? Will I like it? It's exciting and nerve-wracking and stressful and magical. In this case, mostly magical. Because somehow the designer has created a cover that is nothing like I imagined but exactly right. And that tagline...it's perfect. I didn't write it but I wish I had. The cover is being revealed today on Gae Polisner's blog where I'm guest hosting a post for Teachers Write! (If you don't know what that is, it's an amazing summer program that educates educators on writing. Teachers Write! is spearheaded by Kate Messner, Gae Polisner and a wonderful lineup of authors—you can find them on Facebook here.) I wanted to share the cover on my page, as well, for all of you. So, without further ado: the front cover for A Matter of Heart coming from Random House/Delacorte on May 12, 2015. So, what do you think? Can you feel yourself reaching for it on the shelf.... :-) … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to announce my new book deal: A MATTER OF HEART will be published Spring, 2015 by Random House/Delacorte. Here's the write up in Publishers Weekly: Krista Vitola at Delacorte has bought a contemporary YA novel by Amy Dominy, called A Matter of Heart. In the book, 16-year-old Abby is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials, when the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition forces Abby to discover who she is without the one thing that has defined her entire life. Publication is planned for spring 2015; Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency brokered the deal. There was even a picture of me. I'm not going to lie. Seeing myself in Publishers Weekly is a very cool thing! A MATTER OF HEART is a story I started a couple of years ago. Inspiration first came when I learned about a young athlete who had attended my kids' high school—and who had died from a heart condition when he was twenty years old. In his honor, his mother created The Anthony Bates Foundation, and the foundation was providing heart tests at the school. I brought my kids to be tested and met Sharon Bates. I'm a mom, I have children who are athletes —how could I not be moved by this family's tragedy? How could I not be affected by the reality of this heart condition that kills adolescents? I knew I had a story to write. The first draft actually came easier to me than any story before (or since.) From the very beginning, … [Read more...]


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SAN FRANCISCO -- What the heck are these guys doing to our televisions?
In an attack of the codiacs, a group of 100 code-writing, reality-bending developers gathered in a backroom Thursday at Apps World North America 2013 to re-imagine the way we watch TV.
"There's a half a trillion dollars up for grabs as TV collides with the Internet and nobody knows how it'll all play out," said Richard Kastelein, founder of the TV HackFest, one of the big draws at the inaugural mobile-app expo wrapping up Friday at Moscone Center. "But the creative types and coders taking part in HackFest will give us an idea of what might be coming."
Battling for $3,000 in prizes, the hacker teams' mission was simple: Take 24 hours and come up with new mobile apps that will help usher in the era of the "second screen." That much-buzzed-about term describes the coming confluence of traditional television with the Web over new platforms like smartphones and tablets. Analysts say there's an advertising gold mine in the nascent smart-TV market, and experts say mobile devices will soon turn upside-down our entire concept of television and how content gets delivered.
And if Kastelein's first HackFest last year in London is any indication, the code warriors gathered at Apps World could come up with some real doozies.
"One of the big trends we saw at the first HackFest was 'flick-to-TV,' " he said, dropping a term that could soon be on everyone's lips. "You're watching a YouTube video on your iPad and by swiping your finger across the screen you 'flick' the video over onto the television."
The TV hackathon is unfolding in the midst of a sprawling tech smorgasbord at Moscone Center, where an estimated 7,500 registered aficionados can scarf up the latest and greatest in mobile apps. The convention, originally launched in Great Britain and now in its first year in San Francisco, offers a two-day up-close look at one of the biggest booms in tech. With the number of apps available on Apple's (AAPL) App Store and Google (