text:
About the Book
Agatha Award winner Katherine Hall Page presents a book of short stories featuring her famed heroine Faith Fairchild.
For years, Katherine Hall Page has delighted readers with her Faith Fairchild series, each book like a delicious, satisfying meal. Now, Page has whipped up a tasty collection of appetizing bites.
In "The Body in the Dunes," Faith's vacation offers more excitement than she and her husband bargained for when a terrified woman knocks on their hotel room door looking to hide from her husband. A case hits close to home in "The Proof is Always in the Pudding," when Faith investigates a generations-old superstition that has been passed down in her husband's family. Faith and her sister, Hope, counsel a bride-to-be suffering a number of alarming "accidents" before the big day in "Across the Pond." In "Sliced," Faith switches from contestant to detective when a killer reality television cooking competition turns deadly.
Small Plates also includes some irresistible standalone treats, including the Agatha Award–winning "The Would-Be Widower," about a husband who longs to be rid of his wife, and "Hiding Places" in which a young wife's new husband may not be all that he appears.
These stories and more will entice Faith Fairchild fans and new readers alike. Filled with the charm, wit, and the appeal of her beloved novels, Small Plates is a feast for every lover of traditional mysteries.
Katherine Hall Page, author of the beloved Faith Fairchild series, invites you to enjoy her first ever collection of short fiction. Readers will delight in the broad range of these mysteries—tales to suit every taste and mood.
Page's stories will take readers from the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the dunes of Cape Cod and "Across the Pond." Her characters include a man who longs for widowhood, dreaming of attention from the casserole brigade—good women lining up at his door with offerings of food and perhaps themselves. A British bride calls Faith and her sister for help after a series of alarming "accidents." And Faith herself is almost "Sliced" in a reality TV show when the competition turns deadly.
Educator and Librarian Resources
Critical Praise
"One of the delights of short stories is that the reader can graze. If you start one and it doesn't grab you, just move to the next. In [SMALL PLATES], however, I finished all I started and wanted more, precisely what great "Small Plates" should do." — Newark Star Ledger
"A tasty introduction to Agatha Award–winner Page's popular mystery series." — Publishers Weekly
"A variety of tasty short morsels that will whet [Page's] fans' appetites...Well paced and will leave the reader satisfied, as a good short story should... [A] delectable treat." — Library Journal
"The perfect accompaniment to the summer vacation or a simple afternoon on the porch swing...delicious." — Daily News
"Serves up, in miniature, the kinds of old-fashioned puzzle mysteries that fans of writers like Agatha Christie crave." — Boston Globe
Product Details
- Imprint: HarperLuxe
- On Sale: 06/03/2014
- Trimsize: 6 in (w) x 9 in (h) x 0.672 in (d)
- Pages: 336
- List Price: 24.99 USD
- BISAC1: FICTION / Short Stories (single author)


text:
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers from University of the Pacific's School of Engineering and Computer Science will host "Noche de Ciencias (Science Night)" from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Anderson Hall on the Pacific campus. The event is open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade and their families. Students will participate in hands-on activities with current engineering and computer science students, and parents will be able to attend a bilingual (English/Spanish) workshop on financial aid and the benefits of their children going to college. The event is free and open to the public.
Information: (209) 946-7499 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
There will be a Valentine Day craft program at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Maya Angelou Branch Library, 2324 Pock Lane, Stockton.
There will be crafts and refreshments.
Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.
The Hospice of San Joaquin Stockton Butterfly Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Hospice office, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton.
The meeting will focus on the auxiliary's 2013 Champagne and English Tea, which is scheduled for April 6.
Information: (209) 922-0380.
Margaret Troke Library, 502 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, will host Valentine Stories and Crafts at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event is free.
Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.
Widowed Persons Association of California will have its free Brown Bag Support Group meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Room 6 of Central Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave., Stockton.
Bring a bag lunch; coffee and cookies will be served.
Information: (209) 478-1903.
The California Native Plant Society, Sierra Foothills Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora.
Bob Brown, past chapter president, will give a talk about Alpine wildflower trekking. He will show wildflowers that can be encountered in locations such as the Sonora Pass, St. Mary's Pass, Blue Canyon, Mount Dana, and Mount Leavitt.
Refreshments will be served.
Information: (209) 588-0484.
Cesar Chavez Central Library will have a Black History for Kids program at 3:30 p.m. Friday at 605 N. El Dorado St., Stockton.
There will be a presentation of stories based on African folklore, crafts and activities.
Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.
Registration for the spring semester at San Joaquin Delta College's Stockton Institute for Continued Learning is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Danner Hall at 5151 Pacific Ave.
Classes, which include a variety of courses like cooking, winemaking, and gardening, begin Feb. 19 and run through May 10.
Cost for the classes, open to older adults, is $25 for the semester. An additional $15 pays for a semester parking permit.
Information: (209) 910-4748 or deltacollege.edu/dept/sicl.
The First Congregational Church of Murphys will have a Heavenly Chocolate Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, corner of Church and Algiers streets.
Tickets are $10, or $5 for kids younger than 8.
Information: (209) 728-8098 or (209) 728-3141.
There will be a Shrine & Sphinx Red & White Ball from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Stockton Hilton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
Music will be provided by Gabriel Riley Project. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door.
Information: (209) 957-1880, (209) 464-4865 or (209) 242-6127
The Stockton NAACP Youth Council will hold its annual youth summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at San Joaquin Delta College.
There will be workshops for youths and parents and a college fair and job fair.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Information: email@example.com.
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop will have a Valentine's Day Jewelry Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 207 E. Alpine Ave., Stockton.
Proceeds go toward funding cancer research, programs and services.
Information: (209) 941-2737.
Location, ST | website.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Gigabyte IF233 Miditower USB 3.0 Midi-Tower Case
- Modern appearance mesh style for maximum air ventilation
- Easy installation of HDD tool-free sliding rail design.
- USB 3.0 x 1; USB 2.0 x 1 + Audio (AC97 + HD Audio) on the top cover.
- Removable side panel with grips for easy removal and maintenance
- Side panel design leaves more space for smarter cable management
- PSU located at bottom lowers the centre of case height
- Vented to bottom with mesh filter to exhaust hot air out
- Clip rail design for HDD
- 1 x 120mm rear Black fan | 1 x 120mm Black Fan to Front
- Vented side panel can fix 2 x 14cm fans additionally
- Tool-free assembly for DVD and HDD drives
- Water cool ready with two rear holes.
- Power + Reset Yes
- Mainboard Size 12" x 9.6" standard ATX | 9.6" x 9.6" Micro ATX
- Dimensions W 185 x H 408 x D 445mm
- Material ABS Plastic front panel. With SGCC metal interior Black Finish
- Side Panel TAC 2.0
- Drive Bays 5.25" *3, 3.5" * 5internal
- Audio Output: Y- HD Audio Ready
- I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 1 | USB 2.0 x 1
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 7000g
- Form Factor: ATX / Micro ATX
- Supported Motherboard Form Factor: ATX / Micro ATX
- Type: PC
- Material: 0.5mm SGCC Metal
- Ventilation Fans: 1 x 120mm Rear Fan | 1 x 120mm Front Fan
- External Drive bays: 3 x 5.25
- Internal Drive bays : 5 x 3.5 HDD
Customer reviews
Write a review for the Gigabyte IF233 Miditower USB 3.0 Midi-Tower Case here!
Reviewed by Dan. Review Posted 10/06/2013
Ok, I bought this case cuz i wanted something cheap and the fact there wasnt a single review on the net for this case. I am here to rectify this. The case shell is quality. The fans that come with the case require a 3pin mobo connector and are not molex powered so bare that in mind. Installation is easy and the screwless/tooless case works well. Getting the front cover off is tough and u may need to use a knife or flathead screwdriver to release the cover. The main fault and why i give this case one less star is the badly designed down facing PSU holder. It has 3 tabs that raise the PSU in the air to reduce PSU vibrations. These are not needed. Remove them. Or you will destroy your PSU fan as these tabs press against the PSU grill which pushes up into the fan blades rubbing against the PSU fan and making one hell of a din. My advice is remove the feet and have the psu facing upwards. But if you think downwards facing PSU you will have to peel off the tabs.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Good Case - A few niggles
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 23/08/2013
The case is attractive, well built and sturdy. Assembly of the system was mostly trouble - free. However cable management was made difficult due to the holes on the mobo tray and space in the side panel being somewhat small - the cables were a bit of a squeeze to fit in the case neatly. Plenty of fan mountings ensure good airflow throughout the case - stock clocked components are kept nice and cool. Check the depth of any fans you plan to fit as the bottom side mounting is very close to the PSU. Fans placed on this mount can clash with the PSU, making the side panel extremely difficult ,or impossible, to refit. Overall the case offers great value for money, with some nice features usually expected of pricier cases like front USB3. The case would receive 5 stars if not for the slight niggles I encountered during installation.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Gigabyte IF233 Miditower USB 3.0 Midi-Tower Case
Reviewed by John Broome. Review Posted 26/09/2013
As with the other reviews the case is good and has plenty of room inside. Just one thing is the dimensions of the case, it seems to me that they are just the size of the metal case and don't take into account the feet and plastic front. I measured it a got W185 X H425 X D470.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Better than expectations for the price
Reviewed by Paul M. Review Posted 20/12/2012
As a total newbie to self building, I found this case to be really easy to use. The included fans are quiet, there's a lot of space.
It has a dedicated mount on the bottom for a 2.5" SSD (without using the 3.5" bays and an adaptor, which I'd expected to need to do). Very very happy with this case for the price - I'm sure better cases have nicer cable management, but from first impressions this runs cool and quiet, and the USB3 front panel is a real bonus at this price point.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Incorrect Dimensions
Reviewed by Robert. Review Posted 18/11/2012
Very nice case and good value but the quoted dimensions are incorrect which meant it wouldn't fit where I planned to locate it. It is 490mm deep and 435mm high give or take a millimeter or two.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
The opinions expressed in this reviews section are those of our customers and not of BT Shop. Nothing contained herein amends BT Shop's terms and conditions.


text:
VAIL, Colorado - Some Latin American visitors to Vail come for the skiing, some for the shopping, others for the socializing. Regardless of why they come, they're here in large numbers and they're a backbone to the valley's March economy.
This week is a holy week known as Semana Santa, a time when many Latin Americans - many of whom are from Mexico - have time off and like to spend it together with their family and friends. It just so happens that so many Mexicans who want to spend time together choose Vail as their destination.
"We really like to come to Vail because it's such a beautiful place. We've been coming here, and most of our family and friends like to come here together for this important week for us," said David Rassam, of Mexico City. "We've been coming to Vail for many years and we really love it."
Like so many families, Rassam and his relatives have been traveling to Vail for decades. He thinks his relatives began coming here 30 to 35 years ago, and often during Semana Santa. This week, he said there are about 20 cousins in his family in Vail.
"It's a religious week. We have holidays, so most of our businesses are closed and kids have vacation from schools, and we take the time to come to Vail," Rassam said.
A tradition began when visitors who came to Vail in the 1960s later founded travel agencies in Mexico. Vail Resorts estimates those agencies have sent thousands of Mexican guests to Vail over the past 40 years. The effort is also strong on this side of the border, as marketing teams at the ski company's resorts focus on attracting business from Mexican markets.
The timing of Easter this year has worked out in Vail's favor, too. When Easter fell later in the season in 2011, many Mexican families canceled their trips because they worried the snow wouldn't be good. That's how Ale Bidales, of Playa del Carmen, explained why many of her friends canceled their Vail trips.
But this season, with Easter falling on March 31 instead of more than two weeks later like it did in 2011, business is booming.
At the Sebastian hotel in Vail Village, General Manager Lance Thompson said the hotel is 100 percent full this week for Semana Santa. He estimates the split of Americans to Mexicans/Latin Americans is about 60-40 this week.
"It's a very traditional time for folks from Mexico to get together with family and friends," Thompson said. "Over the last couple decades, Vail has become a destination. ... You certainly hear a lot of Spanish as you walk around this week."
Thompson is grateful for the earlier Easter because snow conditions are more reliable this time of year. It has meant that many Latin American guests didn't balk at coming this week.
"This year has been outstanding because Easter fell during March," Thompson said. "It fell during a time when we had a great weather pattern."
As Thompson looks around the hotel and notices so many young children on vacation with their families, he has no doubt the tradition of coming to Vail for Semana Santa will continue.
"We're in this business to create memories and I think when we get people together that are multi-generational, we're definitely creating memories. As we look as these younger kids, I think they're going to be coming back to Vail."
For families like Rassam's, there's no doubt that's true. He said there are children with their family this week as young as 6 years old all the way up to 23 years old. For many families, the children are the reason these families are still coming here, Rassam said.
"Our kids bring us to Vail," he said. "They ski all day long. They love it. ... On Friday we have a fast, and Saturday and Sunday we go to church because of the religious celebration. We're traveling back (to Mexico) on Sunday - we're going to Acapulco after Vail, to spend a week on the ocean after this cold weather."
Assistant Managing Editor Lauren Glendenning can be reached at 970-748-2983 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
It's been two weeks since the disappearance of 17 -year -old Alexis Murphy. Her accused kidnapper is in custody, but Murphy is still nowhere to be found.
Saturday morning, Murphy was supposed to play in a volleyball tournament at her high school; instead the team had to move forward without their captain.
Pink hair bows and shoe strings ushered in a win for the Nelson County girl volleyball team this morning. But noticeably the team captain is missing.
"We know we got to stay strong. We put her jersey on the bench with us, so we're still thinking about her, but the girls are looking forward to play," said coach and cousin Jasmine Murphy.
In the stands, attendees wore shirts with Murphy's picture. The same ones were also sold to help a family who's terribly missing the 17-year-old teen they haven't seen for two weeks.
"Obviously we're frustrated to some degree that we still don't have a resolution but our faith and our hope has not wavered," said aunt, Trina Murphy.
Their faith isn't wavering despite Murphy's accused kidnapper's silence. Randy Taylor is in custody in connection to her disappearance. He says he wasn't the last person to see her. But family members aren't buying it and have a message for him.
"I want you to tell me where my niece is. I want you to find some semblance of a soul or heart because I think even the most sadistic and evil person has maybe a half of ounce of good in them," said Trina.
Faith in God is what this family says sees them through. Today, the hope is for Alexis's safe homecoming.
"I just want her home because she's missing the best part of her year, her high school senior year. This is her senior year," said Laura Murphy.
Randy Taylor is expected to be in court Thursday for a bond hearing.


text:
Israeli Winery Wins Wine Star Award
On the eve of their 30th anniversary, Golan Heights Winery has won the coveted 2012 Wine Star Award from Wine Enthusiast Magazine in the New World Winery of the Year category. The award is a first for an Israeli winery and is an indicator of the tremendous growth in quality recognition of Israeli wineries led by Golan Heights Winery.
"We are so honored to win such a prestigious award," said Anat Levi, CEO of Golan Heights Winery. "This recognition gives us added motivation to continue our efforts to fully exploit the vast potential of our wonderful winegrowing area. We are excited to be a leading player in the renewal of winegrowing in Israel, and to receive this award as a leading new world winery."
Winemaker Victor Schoenfeld echoes those thoughts: "Our proudest achievement is our ongoing effort to work in tune with our natural elements, making high-quality wines that are a true reflection of our unique combination of latitude, high altitude and beautiful volcanic soils. We continue to realize what an amazing region we have, and how much the potential seems limitless."
The achievement caps off several exciting years as the winery continues to garner global awards and recognition. In 2008, Golan Heights Winery became the first winery from Israel to rank in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of the Year. In March 2011, Golan Heights Winery was awarded the World Wine Cup from VinItaly, the first winery from Israel ever to be named the Best Wine Producer of the Year from the international organization, besting over 1,000 wine producers from 30 different countries, including France, Italy and Spain. In June 2011, Golan Heights also received a Special Prize of Distinction in Les Citadelles du Vin in Bordeaux, a blind tasting of over 1,000 wines from multiple countries.
Golan Heights Winery and the winners of the 2012 Wine Star Awards will be honored by leading members of the wine and spirits industry at a gala, black-tie awards ceremony at the New York Public Library in New York City on January 28, 2013.
Founded in 1983, the Golan Heights Winery is based in the small town of Katzrin, Israel. The weather in the Golan region is ideal for growing grapes with warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Elevations vary from 1,300 feet above sea level in the south to 3,900 feet in the north, and soils vary from well-drained and airy basaltic soil, rich in minerals, to heavier and deeper soils, with higher clay content. The topographic and climatic conditions in the Golan Heights are considered a rare asset by wine experts in Israel and abroad, contributing to a wide range of quality winemaking styles, overseen by Winemaker Victor Schoenfeld and marketed globally under the Golan Heights Winery and Yarden brand names.


text:
The American-News welcomes letters of opinion from our readers. Letters regarding current local and national news items are encouraged. All letters are subject to editing for length and style. Letters containing potentially libelous or obscene statements will not be published. Letters must contain name, address and phone number for verification and in case of questions. E-mail letters to: firstname.lastname@example.com Letters may also be mailed to: Editor, Montevideo Publishing, P.O. Box 99, Montevideo, MN 56265
Come exchange ideas
Have you heard about MontePTSA's new resource, The Exchange? The Exchange is a conversation about something happening in our schools. It begins with a question, or an idea, from a parent, a school board member, or perhaps a teacher.
On Tuesday, March 26, MontePTSA welcomed Mr. Bill Sprung to our meeting to discuss the class structures at Ramsey Elementary. We thank Mr. Sprung for his time, and for his honesty and information. It was an excellent exchange of ideas from parents, a teacher, and Mr. Sprung -- all involved learned a great deal.
A part of your PTSA's mission is to provide meaningful partnerships with open communications… The Exchange is making positive strides to do just that! We warmly invite parents, teachers, school support staff, community members, to attend a meeting.. to be a part of the exchange of ideas in supporting our schools and families.
Be on the lookout for the April's Exchange topic, and for upcoming PTSA events such as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and Spirit Button Design contest. Contact us for more information – firstname.lastname@example.com
—Kris Christopherson
MontePTSA President
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Parkinson's disease is a gradually progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. There are four characteristic problems caused by Parkinson's disease, including tremor at rest, balance problems, stiffness, and slowness of movement.
Parkinson's disease occurs when areas of the brain, including an area called the substantia nigra, is slowly destroyed. The exact reason for this destruction is not completely known. In some patients, it may be due to genetic, environmental, or a combination of both causes. The end result is a deprivation in the brain of an important neurochemical, called dopamine. Dopamine helps regulate movement, and its loss leads to increased tone, rigidity, and slowness of movement. Lack of dopamine results in the symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.
Approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year. Ninety-five percent of those diagnosed are over 50 years old. At any given time, about 500,000 people, or one percent of those over age 50 in the United States are struggling with this condition.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.aans.org/.
Conn HF, Rakel RE. Conn's Current Therapy 2002. 54th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2002.
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 16th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2005.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/.
Obeso JA, et al. Missing pieces in the Parkinson's disease puzzle. Nature Medicine. 2010;16(6):653-661.
Parkinson's Disease Foundation website. Available at: http://www.pdf.org.
Parkinson's Disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php. Updated November 2009. Accessed Dec 12, 2009.
Ropper AH, Samuels MA, "Chapter 39. Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System" (Chapter). Ropper AH, Samuels MA: Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 9e: http://www.accessmedicine.com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/content.aspx?aID=3639002.
Rowland LP, Merritt HH. Merritt's Neurology. Philadelphia, PA: Lipincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000.
Last reviewed May 2015 by Rimas Lukas, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


text:
|· Forum Rules · Portal
|Help Search Members Calendar
|Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )
|Resend Validation Email
Free Forums. Reliable service with over 8 years of experience.
|Welcome to Shipbucket - Archive Forum!. We hope you enjoy your visit.
You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.
Join our community!
If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:
Posted: Feb 3 2010, 11:01 AM
Divine Administrator
Group: Administrators
Posts: 1,690
Member No.: 277
Joined: 21-December 08
Shipbucket Forum Rules
This list is not designed to cover everything, Administration reserves the right to manage the forums and it's members.
1. Do your best to spell correctly. Not everyone here speaks the best English and so writing in terrible grammar won't help them (or us, for that matter). Please try to keep all conversations in English for mutual understanding!
2. Do not spam, flame, bait, troll, snipe, etc.
3. Do not talk about pirated software, games, movies, etc. as this is illegal and will result in this forum being deleted.
4. We reserve the right to edit your username, signature, or profile info if it is offensive.
5. Do not advertise other websites on our forum. Contact one of the admins if you would like to (legitimately) advertise.
6. You may not evade a ban by creating an alternate account. This will only increase the duration of your ban.
7. You may not create multiple accounts with the intent to violate the forum rules.
8. Always credit properly when drawing new ships!
9. Judging and giving feedback to drawings is very important part of this forum and the whole shipbucket idea. Good manners however are required when you comment others drawings. Even if the drawing is really bad, remain polite and constructive.
10. Signatures are limited to the following dimensions:
400 pixels in width
150 pixels in height
... with no following text. Moderators will remove your signature if you break this rule.
11. Mutual respect towards other forum members is expected. All personal attacks, remarks and general bashing are forbidden. Swearing and otherwise foul language is also forbidden. If some member(s) cause you trouble, contact the administrators and do not start your own vendetta.
12. This is a forum designed specifically for drawing shipbucket drawings and to serve as a channel for prodcasting them. Discussions of ships and other assorted should be made in the proper subforums, not in the drawing forums.
13. Rules and general code of conduct is policed by the administration and moderators and ONLY them. They are the law of this forum. Violation of rules and code of conduct will be punished.
Punishment Scale:
First Offense: warning and first mark in the warning list
Second Offense: seccond warning and automatical one week Ban
Third Offense: third warning and automatical permanent Ban
Fourth Offense: there wont be no fourth offense...
14. The word of Moderator's and Administrators are the law. If we tell you ban, forbid, guide, instruct or end something, it shall be obeyed. Do not argue with moderator/administrators ruling. Public arguing after moderation means automatically a warning. If you feel being treaten wrongly, send a correct PM to administrations.


text:
3.3-1 Conspiracy -- § 53a-48 (a)
Revised to March 4, 2015
The defendant is charged [in count ___] with conspiracy to commit <insert object of conspiracy>. I have already defined for you the crime and all the elements of <insert object of conspiracy>. The statute defining conspiracy reads in pertinent part as follows:
a person is guilty of conspiracy when, with the intent that conduct constituting a crime be performed, (he/she) agrees with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct, and any one of them commits an overt act in pursuance of such conspiracy.
To constitute the crime of conspiracy, the state must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) there was an agreement between the defendant and one or more persons to engage in conduct constituting the crime of <insert object of conspiracy>, which conspiracy the defendant specifically intended to join; 2) there was an overt act in furtherance of the subject of the agreement by any one of those persons; and 3) the defendant specifically intended to commit the crime of <insert object of conspiracy>.1
The size of the defendant's role does not determine whether (he/she) may be convicted of conspiracy. Rather, what is important is whether the defendant wilfully participated in the activities of the conspiracy with knowledge of its illegal ends. Participation in a single act in furtherance of the conspiracy is enough to sustain a finding of knowing participation.2
Element 1 - Agreement
The first element is that there was an agreement between two or more persons. It is not necessary for the state to prove that there was a formal or express agreement between them.3 It is sufficient to show that the parties intentionally engaged in a mutual plan to do a criminal act.4 Circumstantial evidence is sufficient to prove that there was an agreement because conspiracies, by their very nature, are formed in secret and only rarely can be proved by other than circumstantial evidence.5 It is not necessary to establish that the defendant and the defendant's alleged coconspirators signed papers, shook hands, or uttered the words "we have an agreement" but rather a conspiracy can be inferred from the conduct of the accused.6
The mere knowledge, acquiescence or approval of the object of the agreement without cooperation or agreement to cooperate, however, is not sufficient to make one a party to a conspiracy to commit the criminal act. Mere presence at the scene of the crime, even when coupled with knowledge of the crime, is insufficient to establish guilt of the conspiracy to commit the crime.7
In order to convict a person of conspiracy, the state need not show that such person had direct communication with all other conspirators. It is not necessary that each conspirator be acquainted with all others or even know their names. It is sufficient if (he/she) has come to an understanding with at least one of the others, and has come to such understanding with that person to further a criminal purpose. Additionally, it is not essential that (he/she) know the complete plan of the conspiracy in all of its details. It is enough if (he/she) knows that a conspiracy exists or that (he/she) is creating one and that (he/she) is joining with at least one person in an agreement to commit a crime. Therefore, in order to convict the defendant on the charge contained in the information, the first element that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt is that the defendant specifically intended to enter into an agreement, with at least one other person to engage in conduct constituting <insert object of conspiracy>.
Element 2 - Overt act
The second element is that at least one of the alleged coconspirators did an overt act to further the purpose of the conspiracy. It does not matter which one of the alleged coconspirators did the overt act. It need not be the defendant, and it need not be a criminal act. An overt act is any step, action, or conduct that is taken to achieve or further the objective of the conspiracy. An overt act, therefore, is one that is committed or caused to be committed by any member of the conspiracy in an effort to accomplish some objective or purpose of the conspiracy. Remember, a single overt act is sufficient to prove this element of the conspiracy. The overt act cannot, however, be held against the other alleged coconspirators if it was not intended to further the general purposes of the conspiracy, but was secretly intended to further the actor's own personal purpose. The overt act must be a subsequent independent act that follows the formation of the conspiracy.8
Element 3 - Criminal intent
The third element is that the defendant had the intent to commit <insert object of conspiracy>. This means that the defendant must specifically intend that every element of the planned offense be accomplished. As to this count, those elements are <describe the intent of the offense including elements that carry no specific intent requirement..> The defendant may not be found guilty unless the state has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that (he/she) specifically intended to commit <insert object of conspiracy> when (he/she) entered into the agreement.9 <See Intent: Specific, Instruction 2.3-1.>
In summary, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) the defendant had an agreement with one or more other persons to commit <insert object of conspiracy>, 2) at least one of the coconspirators did an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy, and 3) the defendant specifically intended to enter into the agreement and intended the conduct constituting the crime of <insert the object of the conspiracy>.
If you unanimously find that the state
has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the elements of the crime of
conspiracy to commit <insert object of conspiracy>, then you shall find
the defendant guilty. On the other hand, if you unanimously find that the state
has failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt any of the elements, you shall
then find the defendant not guilty.
1 State v. Henry, 253 Conn. 354, 366-68 (2000); State v. Hooks, 30 Conn. App. 232, 241-42, cert. denied, 225 Conn. 915 (1993); State v. Hernandez, 28 Conn. App. 126, 134-35, cert. denied, 223 Conn. 920 (1992); State v. Dematteo, 186 Conn. 696, 707 (1982); State v. Ortiz, 169 Conn. 642, 645 (1975).
2 State v. Forde, 52 Conn. App. 159, 168, cert. denied, 248 Conn. 918 (1999); State v. Boykin, 27 Conn. App. 558, 565, cert. denied, 223 Conn. 905 (1992).
3 State v. Bond, 49 Conn. App. 183, 195-96, cert. denied, 247 Conn. 915 (1998); State v. Hernandez, supra, 28 Conn. App. 135; State v. Channer, 28 Conn. App. 161, 168-69, cert. denied, 223 Conn. 921 (1992).
4 State v. Lewis, 220 Conn. 602, 607 (1991); State v. Johns, 184 Conn. 369, 378 (1981).
5 State v. Forde, 52 Conn. App. 159, 168 (1999); State v. Channer, supra, 28 Conn. App. 168.
6 State v. Bond, supra, 49 Conn. App. 195-96; State v. Boykin, supra, 27 Conn. App. 564-65.
7 State v, Goodrum, 39 Conn. App. 526, 540 (1995); State v. Lynch, 21 Conn. App. 386, 392, cert. denied, 216 Conn. 806 (1990).
8 State v. Smart, 37 Conn. App. 360, 376-79, cert. denied, 233 Conn. 914 (1995); State v. Boykin, supra, 27 Conn. App. 569-72.
9 It is not necessary to include in the instruction any reference to the intent of any of the coconspirators. State v. Sanchez, 84 Conn. App. 583, 592-93, cert. denied, 271 Conn. 929 (2004) (approving an instruction on intent similar to the model one).
"Conspiracy has long been recognized as an offense separate and distinct from the commission of the substantive offense." State v. Davis, 68 Conn. App. 794, 801-802, cert. denied, 260 Conn. 920 (2002). An exception to this general rule is that "[a]n agreement by two persons to commit a particular crime cannot be prosecuted as a conspiracy when the crime is of such a nature as to necessarily require the participation of two persons for its commission." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Acklin, 171 Conn. 105, 117 (1976) (discussing Wharton's rule).
Completion of the object of the conspiracy is not necessary for the prosecution of the conspiracy. "The gravamen of the crime of conspiracy is the unlawful combination and an act done in pursuance thereof, not the accomplishment of the objective of the conspiracy." State v. Stevens, 178 Conn. 649, 655-56 (1979) (defendant not guilty of larceny, guilty of conspiracy to commit larceny).
"A defendant cannot be guilty of conspiracy if the only other member of the alleged conspiracy lacks any criminal intent." State v. Cavanaugh, 23 Conn. App. 667, 671, cert. denied, 220 Conn. 930 (1991) (because one of the two coconspirators was an undercover agent without the intent to commit a crime, a conspiracy could not exist).
Mental state required
"Conspiracy is a specific intent crime, with the intent divided into two elements: (a) the intent to agree or conspire and (b) the intent to commit the offense which is the object of the conspiracy. . . . To sustain a conviction for conspiracy to commit a particular offense, the prosecution must show not only that the conspirators intended to agree but also that they intended to commit the elements of the offense." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Beccia, 199 Conn. 1, 3-4 (1986); see also State v. Mourning, 104 Conn. App. 262, 286-88 (2007) (curative instruction sufficiently connected the conspiracy instruction to the instruction on the intent to commit murder); State v. Moore, 100 Conn. App. 122, 136-38 (2007) (failure to instruct on the intent of the crime that was the object of the conspiracy was reversible error); State v. DeJesus, 92 Conn. App. 92, 97 (2005), appeal dismissed, 282 Conn. 783 (2007) (in a case concerning two victims, trial court's conspiracy instruction improperly failed to connect conspiracy to commit to murder to the specific victim). "[T]here is no such thing as a conspiracy to commit a crime which is defined in terms of recklessly or negligently causing a result." Id., 5 (conspiracy to commit arson in the third degree is not a cognizable crime). See also State v. Montgomery, 22 Conn. App. 340, 344-45, cert. denied, 216 Conn. 813 (1989) (conspiracy to commit manslaughter not cognizable; one cannot intend to commit an unintentional killing).
In State v. Pond, 315 Conn. 451 (2015), the Supreme Court clarified its interpretation of the mens rea language of § 53a-48 (a), contrasting it to that of § 53a-8 (a) (accessory) and § 53a -49 (a) (attempt), concluding that "the legislature did not intend that the mens rea requirement for conspiracy would mirror that of the object offense." Id., 472. This is so because although evidence of the object of the conspiracy (the crime) often provides some or all of the evidence for the criminal agreement, the crime of conspiracy is itself a completed crime, not truly inchoate. Unlike accessorial liability and attempt, no completed crime or completed attempt need be proven.
If coconspirators not
charged or convicted
General Statutes § 53a-48 is a unilateral, rather than a bilateral, conspiracy statute, meaning that a conspirator may be prosecuted for conspiracy despite the non-prosecution or acquittal of the alleged sole coconspirator in a separate trial for conspiracy charges arising out of the same alleged conspiracy. State v. Colon, 257 Conn. 587, 600-601 (2001). However, if tried in a joint trial, conviction of one coconspirator and acquittal of another is an inconsistent verdict and cannot stand, unless there is evidence that more than two people may have been involved in the conspiracy. State v. Abraham, 64 Conn. App. 384, 389-95, cert. denied, 258 Conn. 917 (2001).
Multiple conspiracies
"Whether the object of a single agreement is to commit one or many crimes, it is in either case that agreement which constitutes the conspiracy which the statute punishes. The one agreement cannot be taken to be several agreements and hence several conspiracies because it envisages the violation of several statutes rather than one. . . . The single agreement is the prohibited conspiracy, and however diverse its objects it violates but a single statute. . . . For such a violation, only the single penalty prescribed by the statute can be imposed." State v. Howard, 221 Conn. 447, 462 (1992). See also State v. Toth, 29 Conn. App. 843, 858, cert. denied, 225 Conn. 908 (1993) ("Where the evidence establishes only one agreement, there can be only one conspiracy conviction, even though the conspirators planned, as part of the agreement, to engage in conduct violative of more than one criminal statute."); but see State v. Peeler, 267 Conn. 611, 633 (2004) (finding two separate agreements to commit two different crimes); State v. Ellison, 79 Conn. App. 591, 597-600, cert. denied, 267 Conn. 901 (2003) (same).
If multiple conspiracies are charged in separate counts, and the defendant is found guilty of more than one of those counts, the court should merge the conspiracy convictions and impose a single sentence. State v. Howard, supra, 221 Conn. 463.
If multiple conspiracies are charged in a single count, the court must instruct the jury that it must be unanimous as to which of the crimes was the object of the conspiracy. State v. Toth, supra, 29 Conn. App. 860. "The jury must . . . specifically determine the crime or crimes that were the object offenses of the conspiracy, so that the trial court may properly base the defendant's sentence on the most serious of these object offenses." Id.
If also charged with the substantive crime
A defendant may be convicted of conspiracy to commit a crime and the commission of that crime as a principal or accessory. State v. Green, 81 Conn App. 152, 158, cert. denied, 268 Conn. 909 (2004) (defendant convicted of sale of narcotics as an accessory and conspiracy to sell narcotics); State v. Soto, 59 Conn. App. 500, 503-505, cert. denied, 254 Conn. 950 (2000) (not inconsistent for defendant to be convicted of murder as accessory and acquitted of conspiracy).
See Renunciation of Criminal Purpose (Conspiracy), Instruction 3.3-2.
In State v. Montanez, 277
Conn. 735, 751-63 (2006), the Court held that because the commission of a crime
is an essential predicate fact of accessorial liability, if the principal is
acquitted on the grounds of justification, the crime has not legally been
committed. Hence, if a justification defense is available to the principal, the
accessory can also assert it. This principal would likely extend to


text:
- Tea Pouches
- Loose Tea
- Iced Tea
- Teaware
- Gifts
- Sale
- Why Mighty Leaf?
Silver Jasmine
White tea from China, Silver Jasmine consists of tender new buds, covered with silver-white hairs that are picked only two days a year and processed entirely by hand. Tossed with superior jasmine flowers, this rare Silver Jasmine white tea boasts a smooth, natural sweet flavor and white tea health benefits.
Loose tea in 3 oz. bag
White tea, jasmine flowers
Top tea buds with silver-white hairs
Fresh and delicate jasmine
Light golden liquor
Intensely smooth body with a sweet floral finish
Preparing the perfect cup of tea is a process to be savored. Watch how the traditional elements harmoniously come together to make the perfect cup and enjoy the liberation of pure tea goodness.
This is what we call the Mighty Leaf signature multi-sensory ("sensory melange") tea experience. Come share with us and learn how to get infused.
The quality of tea is affected by the quality of water used to prepare it. Using filtered or bottled water is best. If possible, avoid brewing tea with tap, distilled or mineral water. Never over-boil water, as it results in flat-tasting tea.
1) Heat filtered or bottled water to 180F or in the alternative heat to a boil and let sit for 1 minute. 2) While the water is heating pour hot water into your teapot and cups, let sit and then drain completely. A warm teapot will maintain the requisite temperature for superior tasting tea.
Whole Leaf Tea
Prepare Mighty Leaf teas using a teapot, paper tea sachet, infuser or traditional brewing methods. Use one rounded tablespoon of loose white tea per 12 ounces or cup of water.
Infusion Time
Pour boiling water over tea leaves. Keep teapot covered to retain heat. Time steeping carefully and infuse for 3 - 5 minutes.
Savor the Leaf
Sip your cup and rediscover the pleasure of the way tea was naturally meant to be. This is the magic of Mighty Leaf.
Health Benefits
Both black, green tea and white teas originate from the same plant, the Camellia sinensis. However, the final product differs in style, taste and caffeine content due to differences in processing. Green teas are not fermented or fully oxidized like black teas, but instead steamed or pan fired.
White teas consisting only of young buds, are withered and immediately dried in the sun or by steam. Like black and green teas, white tea contains an abundant source of natural plant-derived antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Included within the broad antioxidant polyphenol class are flavonoids and catechins. A kind of flavonoid, catechins are found in tea leaves and may provide protective antioxidant action against harmful free radicals.
Research shows that these free radicals cause heart disease, some kinds of cancer and increase the risk of strokes. Drinking white tea with its high antioxidant levels help protect the body by combating dangerous free radical activity. Further health benefits of white tea may include lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy blood vessel functionality and even protecting teeth and bones.
In addition, white tea provides a source of nutrients including magnesium, Manganese, potassium, calcium, and the vitamins C and K all in trace amounts. White teas contain the least amount of caffeine of all teas, generally ranging in the cup from 5-15 milligrams.
In the evening, sip white teas before or after a light meal. To truly appreciate their delicate flavor avoid pairing with spicy food. Self-drinking, white teas impart the fresh and pure essence of young tea plant. Makes an excellent drink for those seeking the health benefits of Green Tea, but who are adverse to its flavor profile.
Subscribe and save 5% with Regular Tea Rituals, our Auto-Delivery Program. Details


text:
Lineup (subject to change) Ray Gelato: Lead Vocal and tenor sax, Danny Marsden: Trumpet, Andy Rogers: Trombone, Ollie Wilby: Saxes, Gunther Kurmayr: Piano, Ollie Hayhurst: Bass, Seb De Krom : Drums Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, 'Fats' Waller, Louis Jordan; even the names... find out more Tap to see more
First-call drummer Fletcher leads this powerhouse jazz fusion outfit featuring varied lineups ... (full info here http://markfletchermusic.com/) "We h a ven't h a d a nything like this in New York for over twenty ye a rs". Wynton M a rs a lis... find out more Tap to see more
Doors open 6pm, closed 3am, Music starts at 9:00 PM. (£5 from 7pm, £10 after 8pm) A Latin extravaganza now on its fourth year at Ronnies! Viva la Revolucion!, this well established weekly celebration hosted by Miguan Ascanio,... find out more Tap to see more


text:
Five arrested on drug charges after disturbance at Boiling Springs Walmart
Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 9:17 p.m.
Five people were arrested on drug charges after deputies responded to Walmart in Boiling Springs because of a disturbance on Wednesday.
Stephen Leon Bradley, 34, of 149 Tommy Stocks Road, Lot 85, Spartanburg, Sarah Eve Graves, 27, of 132 Peake Road, Roebuck,
Bobby Gene Hammett Jr., 48, of 206 Folly Lane, Spartanburg, Yesica Suhaibi Moreno, 22, of 135 Canton Drive, Blacksburg, and Alen Wayne Warren, 31, of 124 Edgewood Drive, Gaffney, have all been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance, according to online jail records.
An incident report states that deputies detained the five people, who were in a car at Walmart, after receiving information that one of the women was involved in a disturbance in the store. Deputies had also received information that there was methamphetamine in the car, the report states.
Deputies searched the vehicle and found numerous items of drug paraphernalia, several Lortab pills and almost 26 grams of methamphetamine, according to the report.
All five have been released from the Spartanburg County Detention Facility. Their bond amounts were: Bradley, $5,000; Graves, $5,000; Hammett, $7,5000; Moreno, $2,000; and Warren, $10,000.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
I just returned from a "cross-county" trip to Breckenridge with my 11-year-old son and felt compelled to write singing praises for The Backstage Theater's production of "A Christmas Carol." For those bah-hum bugs out there I need to emphasize this us unlike any version you have ever encountered. It is truly an artistic, multi-multimedia experience unlike no other.
Congratulations to Christopher Willard for this incredible accomplishment. It truly transformed me while in attendance.


text:
Location: Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory
Project Number: 8080-21000-024-24
Start Date: Aug 01, 2012
End Date: Jul 31, 2013
ARS will acquire the basic knowledge of the identification of the BMSB pheromone. This information will be used by both to develop pheromone lures for this species. The cooperator will formulate 80% of the material provided by ARS into pheromone lures at a standard loading for evaluation. These lures will be sent to ARS for evaluation. The remaining 20% will be evaluated by the commercial company and results will be returned to ARS.


text:
Residential Parking Permit Boundaries Parking Permit City OrdinanceIf you live in one of these areas and want to qualify for a decal, you must complete a Residential Parking Permit Application in person at the Park It! office and provide a copy of your motor vehicle registration card (address on vehicle registration car must be in permit zone) and one of the following:
Park It!1440 South Tryon Street, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28203or call 704-375-3177 Email: email@example.com
Temporary Parking Permits - persons who legally reside on a street included in the program and who have guests residing or visiting on a temporary basis in their homes are eligible to obtain a temporary parking permit for a small fee to use on their guests' vehicles. Some areas have a two hour limit for guests. Please check the signs or contact our office for more info. Parking Fees:
Displaying Decal - all decals shall be attached to the driver side rear windshield with the adhesive on the decal. No taping of decals is allowed. Temporary permits should be hung from the rearview mirror. Decals issued to motorcycles shall be displayed on the rear fender. Abuse of the above regulations may be grounds for decal revocation by the City of Charlotte.


text:
GearFest is put on by the Five Rivers Metro Parks of Montgomery Co. and they put on a great event. Huffman Metro Park has over 8 miles of mountain bike trails!
GearFest is one of the largest festivals celebrating outdoor culture in the Midwest.
GearFest is not only a great way to find out about the latest products, it's also a celebration of outdoor culture and recreation. Add camping, live music, competitions, exciting outdoor athlete demos, a youth adventure zone and visitors can have an enjoyable weekend at GearFest for FREE.
o free camping - Friday and Saturday nights
o youth adventure zone
o live music
o climbing wall
o competitions -flatwater freestyle kayak - freestyle snowboard, - speed climbing - mountain bike time trial
o Mad River float trips
o demos - snowboard, mountain bike, kayak , bike polo and mountain board
o disc golf
o Geocaching
o GearFest Eve Welcome Party
o silent auction
o bike parking
o exhibitor village
Visitors of all ages from the hardcore outdoor enthusiast to the budding weekend warrior will have fun exploring GearFest! Surf our site and see all that GearFest has to offer.
ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators.


text:
Goal Based Ascension: To do things like graduate weyrlinghood or become eligible for Impression, you set yourself a number of IC goals based on the difficulty of the task. Those IC goals are small roleplaying checkpoints, such as "meet 5 people", and when you complete the required number, you complete the overarching task- such as graduate weyrlinghood. It lets you go on your own pace, and encourages roleplay.
Member Run Clutches: Although there will be staff-run official clutches, there is also the mechanic built in for members to create their own clutches. This game is planned to run on the small-clutches-more-frequently-model, with the spaces between the staff clutches (2-4 times a year) filled by member clutches.
Magic and Mutations and More Being a non-canon game, we have a magic system in place, where you have one magical character per X number of non-magical characters, dependent on the sort of magic they use. We also have mutation colors, and the potential for more.
Social Events
Please vote for us at The Weyr Directory. :D Every day and we'll get good ratings.


text:
Peso's Serves Food With Fiesta Flair
Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 5:42 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 5:42 p.m.
CUISINE AND ATMOSPHERE: Peso's has a definite Mexican fiesta flair and feel, with background Mexican music and colorful decorations like a cactus on the wall. It has pleasant burgundy-colored booths and tabletops that are soft on the eyes. Peso's is a family operation.
3895 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 863-646-7433
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The sign outside touts "Best Fajitas in Town," so a guest and I ordered combination chicken and steak fajitas, along with a chile relleno. I'm not sure I can vouch for "best in town" on the fajitas, but they have to be at least high on the list. The fajitas were superior, with plenty of meat along with the grilled vegetables and warm tortillas. The chile relleno, stuffed with Monterey cheese, was also good. The cheese was just right in combination with the mild poblano pepper. The only disappointment in the food we ordered was the guacamole, which was more like guaca-no-le, as in you don't want any. Jeremy, our server, was attentive and more than efficient.
WHAT'S NEW: Nothing has changed since The Ledger's last review in 2009.
FYI: Peso's features two lunch specials every weekday, for $6.50. The specials include enchiladas, flautas, burritos and tamales. Tuesday is always Taco Tuesday.
PRICES: Soups are $2.75 to $3.75. A taco salad in a flour tortilla shell is $7.50. Dinners, served with beans and rice, are $7.50 to $12.99
AMBIENCE: 3 stars
FOOD: 3 stars
SERVICE: 3 1/2 stars
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
NBC has ordered a remake of the 1960s drama Ironside, TVGuide.com has learned. This time around, Blair Underwood will star in the role made famous by Raymond Burr, Entertainment Weekly reports.Pilot Season: Get all the latest newsThe pilot tells the story of a tough, sexy but acerbic police detective who uses a wheelchair after being shot. But he is hardly limited by his disability, as he pushes and prods his hand-picked team to solve the most difficult cases in the city.The hourlong drama comes from Michael Caleo, who will write and executive-produce along with David Semel, Teri Weinberg, John Davis and Jon Fox. Universal TV, David Entertainment and Yellow Brick Road will produce.Photos: Everybody's posing nude!The news comes one day after Semel's other pilot, Intelligence, was picked up by CBS.The original series ran on NBC from 1967 to 1975. Underwood's past credits include The Event, In Treatment, Sex and the City and The New Adventures of Old Christine.
View original Pilot Season: NBC Picks Up Ironside Remake with Blair Underwood at TVGuide.com
Other Links From TVGuide.com
Comments are currently unavailable on this article
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Texas Man Keeps 35 Year Running Streak Alive Despite Hospitalization
Updated: 04/01/2012 - A Texas man has been running a mile a day for 35 years straight. Not even a hospital stay will stop Bill Anderson.
Updated: 04/01/2012 - A Texas man has been running a mile a day for 35 years straight. Not even a hospital stay will stop Bill Anderson.
Posted: 09/06/2011 - Video, commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Updated: 09/02/2011 - The stories of heroes and survivors' of the Sept. 11th, 2001 attacks.
Updated: 09/02/2011 - Related resources to learn more about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. View photographs from that day, read survivors' stories, and find out more about the memorials constructed at the locations where the attacks took place, 10 years ago.
Updated: 08/14/2012 - In 2003, in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, several government agencies were split up and recombined to form the Department of Homeland Security.
Posted: 09/02/2011 - The War on Terrorism, also known as the Global War on Terror, has been used in reference since the September 11, 2001 attacks. It is the common term for military, political, legal, and ideological conflict against what leaders describe as Islamic terrorism and Islamic militants.
Posted: 09/02/2011 - The September 11, 2001 attacks, often referred to as 9/11, were a series of coordinated suicide terrorist attacks upon the United States, predominantly targeting civilians, carried out on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Updated: 10/14/2014 - Getting confused about all the different green terms, certifications, and logos? The Rochester Institute of Technology has created a guide that will help you determine what's what when Going Green!
Updated: 10/14/2014 - Every year, on April 22nd, Earth Day commences and reminds us to remember the pioneers who began the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Updated: 12/31/2010 - Crews are on the scene of a meth lab explosion in Lansing.
Updated: 09/21/2010 - Black Friday mania ... what you should know before you hit the crowds.
Updated: 11/18/2014 - How much do you know about Thanksgiving? We've compiled a list of fun facts to share with you! Test your knowledge, or find trivia to amuse your friends and family.
Posted: 09/21/2010 - Traditions are a big part of every holiday, and Thanksgiving is no different. From taking in a football game on the couch with our dads, to breaking the wishbone, here are the five most popular.
Posted: 09/21/2010 - Take the stress out of the meal planning this Thanksgiving and try a few tasty favorites below!
Updated: 11/18/2014 - Have a stress free Thanksgiving this year with a few helpful preparation tips!
Updated: 11/18/2014 - Looking for some great ways to decorate for the holiday? Check out these fun, easy to make crafts that you and your family can make together!
Updated: 06/17/2011 - New Upcoming Movies, Summer 2011!
Updated: 05/20/2010 - From comedies, to action, to suspense-thrillers, we have the perfect Father's Day movie picks for you.
Updated: 06/01/2011 - Ways to celebrate the father figure in your life.
Updated: 05/20/2010 - Gift ideas for dad!
Updated: 05/20/2010 - Many countries around the world celebrate Father's Day, but dates and customs vary.
Updated: 05/20/2010 - Throughout history, fathers have been loved, respected, and looked up to. Here are a few famous dads that have made their mark on history.
Updated: 05/20/2010 - An historic account of how Father's Day became a national holiday.
Updated: 05/19/2010 - An historic account of how Father's Day became a national holiday.
Updated: 10/14/2014 - Hank Aaron is best known for surpassing Babe Ruth in 1974 to become Major League Baseball's home run champion. But it is the total of his life's commitment to baseball that makes him great.


text:
ALCATRAZ to ANGEL IS.SWIM - AUG.31st -Jump NLT 7:00 a.m.Water World Swim
Water World Swim
Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 7:00 AM (PDT)
ALCATRAZ to ANGEL ISLAND SWIM SATURDAY AUGUST 31st
JUMP or START OF SWIM: 6:45am-NLT 7:00am.(NotLaterThan)
Place to Meet: Fisherman Wharf
This is a great new swim that have captivated all levels of swimmers. By popular demand we have changed this course also for other reasons due to the America's Cup but with have obtained permit with a better solution.
These crossings from Alcatraz are recommended for those swimmers who have either taken the Water World Swim Alcatraz Swim Clinic or who feel confident and have had prior experience swimming in cool open water or have trained swimming a mile or more in a pool..
Our crossings are usually limited to small number of swimmers and are accompanied by three or more of our coaches. Our crossings are supported by the best Water World Swim pilots. After a brief, but thorough discussion of the conditions of the bay during your crossing, we will jump from our boat, and swim toward our destination across the bay.
Swimmers will be divided in two or three groups of slow, medium and competitive levels in which are accompanied by our coaches. This is surely an exciting and thrilling swim.
Be sure to meet 45 minutes before jump time. Bring 2 towels, warm clothes for on the boat and afterwards, have your wetsuit on in boat and be ready to jump. Bring your swim gear (cap, earplugs, goggles, etc.) and warm tea or drink in thermos for after.
MEETING TIME : 6:15 a.m.
BOARDING TIME: no laten than6:30 a.m.
MEETING PLACE : Jefferson St. and Jones St. (next to Castagnola Restaurant-) FISHERMAN WHARF
JUMP TIME: 6:45 a.m. -NLT 7:00a.m. (Not Later Than) -for a fast helping flood current
PLEASE BEFORE SIGNING IN OR FINAL SIGNING IN. REVIEW THE PROGRAM. THIS IS A SWIM TO ANGEL ISLAND (Coming back on same boat that transport you ) and you will be back transported in same boat back to pier. ONCE YOU REGISTERED, WE CANNOT REFUND AS WE MUST BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE FOR THIS SWIM AS MANY EVENTS ARE IN PROGRESS DURING THIS TIME.
DEFINETIVELY NO REGISTRATION ON SAME DAY. (Water World Swim 2013 members- 30% discount for all events) Before registering please read our non-refund policy.
Rollover Credits
If you cannot participate in an event for which you have registered, you may be eligible to receive a Rollover Credit, which may be applied towards any future Water World Swim event. Rollover Credits may be applied toward any Water World Swim event(s) at any time- There's no expiration on your credit. To retain a Rollover Credit, you must notify us of your intentions to pull out of a race NO LATER THAN 2 WEEKS OR 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.
f within the 15 days leading up to the event a medical reason, military deployment or death in the family will prevent your participation, you must notify us in writing and attach documentation (i.e. doctor's note, deployment notice) to support your claim. We must be in receipt of your written notice at least 72 hours before the published swim start time. All requests for Rollover Credits for any reason besides medical, military deployment or death within 15 days of race day will be denied.
No credits will be issued within the last 72 hours prior to swim start. A Rollover Fee will apply for all Rollover Credits
(See chart below)
We reserve the right to cancel a swim due to extreme weather conditions. This is for your own safety and safety of the support team. U.S. Coast Guard may not allow the swim to take place due to different extreme circumstances. In case of extraordiany situation, like terrorism, earthquake, natural disaster, oil spill or cases outside our control, then will be the time we wil evaluate the situation in order to process full refunds.
Rollover Fees
The amounts listed below will be deducted from the original entry fee paid (less any online processing fees) to determine the remaining amount of credit:
Monthly Alcatraz Swim " $50
Alcatraz with the Centurions $50
Swim Around the Rock $50
Bridge to Bridge 10K swim $50
Golden Gate Bridge Swim 3K $50
Water World Swim has been offering open water swimming events and training programs for over 16 years. Some of our programs include the "Swim with Pedro"
Weekly workouts and training sessions, regular Alcatraz crossings and instructional clinics, the New Waves program for young swimmers with an interest in open water swimming, and our numerous open water races and events.
Our swims have been chosen for their beauty, safety , and general "coolness" factor. Each swim is prepared, organized, and guided by a team of local coaches and swimmers with vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the local waters. All our swims are fully certified, permitted and supported by the U.S. Coast Guard.
We welcome swimmers from all over the world with all levels of ability. If you are training for an upcoming competition, want to accomplish a swim from Alcatraz, or just want to experience swimming in the beautiful waters of the San Francisco Bay, then we encourage you to join us. We offer something for everyone.
Invite you to check our 2013 swim program listing full of swimming events for everyone interested in taking the challenge and register in the swim of your choice.
In order to purchase these tickets in installments, you'll need an Eventbrite account. Log in or sign up for a free account to continue.


text:
STOCKTON - Two young boys required major medical attention after sustaining serious injuries in separate accidents Friday in Stockton, authorities said.
Surgeons had to remove part of a 10-year-old boy's foot after he was struck by a train about 2:20 p.m. in south Stockton, loved ones said. Authorities said the boy was injured while trying to jump aboard a moving train near South Stanislaus and East Taylor streets.
The boy suffered severe trauma to his foot, authorities said. He was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery, received a blood transfusion and had part of his foot amputated, according to his mother's boyfriend.
At 5:09 p.m., a 7-year-old boy was riding a bicycle in the 3700 block of Hatchers Circle in Lincoln Village West when he was struck by a car, authorities said. The boy was taken to Mable Barron Elementary School on Cumberland Place, where a helicopter landed to fly the boy to the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento for treatment of a broken femur, authorities said.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
NEW: For a prettier blog interface, see the Wordpress version!
~/.diary schedule
No entries
Priorities - A: high, B: medium, C: low; Status - _: unfinished, X: finished, C: cancelled, P: pending, o: in progress, >: delegated. Covey quadrants - Q1 & Q3: urgent, Q1 & Q2: important
|Summarize #emacs for http://emacstidbits.blogspot.com
|5min Reply : E-Mail from Eric Pareja (social)
|Reply about book : E-Mail from Peter Hemminger (social)
1. everlasting_man.txt
The circularity of philosophy in Asia and how this is not religion. The fallacies in a purely economic view of man. Carthage and infant sacrifice.
On Technorati: book
2. Back on ratpoison
Categories: None -- Permalink
xwrits can take care of my typing breaks, so I'm off
GNOME and back on Ratpoison again.
On Technorati: opensource
I'd love to hear about any questions, comments, suggestions or links that you might have. Your comments will not be posted on this website immediately, but will be e-mailed to me first. You can use this form to get in touch with me, or e-mail me at [email protected] .


text:
Freshman-Sophomore Living Experience
Whether it is a late night study session, Iron Chef Westminster style, or a walk to the movie theatre, living on campus provides you a great experience. You will make friendships which last a lifetime, become involved with campus activities, and get the most out of your college experience. Westminster will become your second home.
Can't live on campus?
Housing Brochure Viewbook
Gold Meal Plan:
Purple Meal Plan:
The Westminster Freshman-Sophomore Living Experience is designed to provide students with the best possible college experience. On-campus living promotes greater community, transition to college life, and facilitates positive first and second year experiences. Plus, students who live in student housing have better grades, are retained in higher numbers and graduate sooner.
We offer a variety of housing options for freshmen and sophomores. Activities are plentiful, campus is your backyard, and professors are just a 5 minute walk away.
Exemptions to our two-year residency requirement will be considered for students over 21 years of age; military or veteran status; married, domestically partnered, and/or with legally dependent children; independent student status; medical and disability circumstances; or other special circumstances which create substantial personal hardship. If you meet these requirements please fill out the Housing Exemption Form.
Become a part of the Westminster family. When you make Westminster your new home, you become a member of the Westminster family and enjoy the benefits of on-campus living. You'll dine with your fellow Griffins in Shaw, grab a coffee in Bassis, and have quick access to join in on campus events like sports games, casino nights, visiting food trucks or be enlightened by renowned artists, authors, performers, and lecturers that regularly visit the campus.
Take advantage of proximity. The beauty of Westminster's small campus is that everything is easy walking distance: study with your classmates in the library for a group project, exercise in the Eccles Center with fitness classes or stop by your professor's office to get quick help on a homework question. Leaving campus is just as easy. Use your student ID to "tap on" the public bus; it's free to Westminster students. Plus, Sugar House businesses are only 5 minutes walking distance away:
DINING - Noodles, YellowFin Restaurant, Panda Express, Rubio's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Dolce Coffee, Pier 49, Training Table, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Tsunami, Masala Grill
SHOPPING - Old Navy, The Loft, Barnes & Noble, Nordstrom Rack, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Michaels, Massage Envy, Sugar House Alterations, Bikram Yoga, Deseret Book, US Nails, Electric Beach, Peerless Beauty Supply, Verizon Wireless, The UPS Store.
Look forward to independence. Everyone looks forward to livingaway from home. Having a roommate teaches you to set aside your differences and cooperate with people by learning more about them and how they function. having a roommate will help you expand your social skills.
Make studying easier. National research indicates that in general, students who live on campus have a higher retention rate than those who liveoff campus. (What Matters in College? Four Critical Years Revisited by Alexander W. Astin pg. 194. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993.)
Use all of Westminster's resources. Math lab, writing center, computer labs, eportfolio studio, access to faculty, counseling center, student government, on-campus jobs, and more.
Enjoy additional perks. No monthly bills! Campus housing Includes all utilities and internet. Plus, furniture is already in your room: bed, desk, dresser.


text:
NIAID has been supporting leprosy research around the world for many years. With the Mycobacterium leprae genome now identified, researchers are looking at several different approaches to combating leprosy.
Innovative research efforts are addressing such issues as transmission and the true extent of leprosy incidence. Studies are focusing on the areas of early detection (prior to developing clinical symptoms), prevention of nerve damage, surveillance of areas where drug resistance is occurring, and molecular epidemiology.
Molecular tools have helped overcome challenges posed by the slow growth of M. leprae in vivo and its inability to grow in vitro. Other than humans, armadillos are the only animal known to be susceptible to leprosy. Because of this, colonies of armadillos have been important in research to model the disease. Since 1978, NIAID has supported contracts for the propagation of M. leprae in armadillos to derive sizable quantities of the bacterium, its DNA, and antigens as resources for researchers working throughout the world. The armadillo facility is located at the National Hansen's Disease Program Laboratories (NHDP) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the M. leprae research reagents are being developed at Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
As part of these NIAID-funded contracts, investigators at NHDP are developing the armadillo as a research animal model for human leprosy and investigators at Colorado State University are developing improved skin test antigens to detect leprosy. Trials to determine the safety of new skin test antigens were conducted in volunteers in the United States and at the Anandaban Hospital in Nepal to determine the utility of a skin test for epidemiologic surveillance and diagnosis in leprosy-endemic regions.
NIAID-funded scientists at NHDP are also using genomic knowledge of M. leprae to examine leprosy transmission. From earlier epidemiological studies, NIAID-funded scientists at NHDP knew that M. leprae had been found among wild armadillos in Texas and Louisiana, suggesting that human contact with infected armadillos might lead to infection. Recently, the research team, led by by Richard W. Truman, Ph.D., compared the gene sequences of M. leprae samples taken from humans and infected wild armadillos and found that 64 percent of human samples had a particular genotype that had never been seen before. What's more, 85 percent of armadillo samples shared that same genotype.
These results showed that the two strains were related and that wild armadillos were a likely source of some human infections. But more importantly, it established leprosy as a zoonosis: an infectious disease that can be transmitted back and forth between animals and humans.
Priorities for research in leprosy today include genetic probes for molecular epidemiology, and new immunologic tests for early detection of leprosy before nerve damage occurs. The goals are to provide evidence on routes of transmission and incubation periods and to develop new tools to prevent and, ultimately, eradicate leprosy.
back to top
Last Updated October 04, 2011


text:
BEST ENTRANCE: Nordstrom Entrance, Parking P2
LOCATION IN MALL: Located on the Second Level towards Nordstrom
(703) 415-1100 | Driving Directions | Michael Kors Website |
View Deals | Mall Map
More stores to consider
The last word in cool: @SolangeKnowles with our Brooklyn crossbody. https://t.co/irinRSDCzw #SidewalkSpotted https://t.co/WL12ROG6p5/p>
Michael Kors
Vibing in the village with Solange in part 1 of our new street style campaign—Michael Kors The Walk! http://mko.rs/50ho1 #SidewalkSpotted
Read More
Shadow play with our Brooklyn crossbody. https://t.co/D0tJdgMlqC #SidewalkSpotted https://t.co/Pc8LnTEqPD/p>
The Brooklyn bag goes to Brooklyn! Follow along today on Snapchat. http://mko.rs/4z56z #AutumnLuxe
Meet your new travel essential—Michael Kors #Wonderlust. http://mko.rs/4xunc
Luxe at first sight… http://mko.rs/4xr4n #Wonderlust
Which must-have bag are you currently coveting? #SidewalkSpotted/p>
Pull it together with leather—the ultimate city-chic staple. http://mko.rs/4zu57 #AutumnLuxe
A defining shoe makes the look. http://mko.rs/4ym0f #JetSetGo
On your mark, jet set, go—follow us today on Snapchat for a look inside our new concept pop-up shop in NYC! This month's theme? The School of Sport. http://mko.rs/4y9bo
Curve appeal: kick-start the season with our Natasha slides. http://mko.rs/4y505 #JetSetGo
This Fall, we're making it easy to refresh your wardrobe. http://mko.rs/4xzuj #AutumnLuxe
Let desire lead the way—discover our new #Wonderlust fragrance today. http://mko.rs/4xkuz
The chicest women in the world have a point of view, a sense of individual style. –xxMK/p>
Style is in the details—a whole new spin on Michael Kors is coming soon! #SidewalkSpotted https://t.co/VhITQT6ler/p>
Style is in the details—a whole new spin on Michael Kors is coming soon! #SidewalkSpotted
A tie-neck blouse is a seasonless staple. #StyleTip/p>
Signature style in full force—watch it unfold on 8.30. #SidewalkSpotted
You've never seen Michael Kors like this before. Stay tuned! #SidewalkSpotted
Books? ? Backpack? ? Great Style? ? http://mko.rs/4zpuh #AutumnLuxe
??: Tyler Joe
Chic on arrival: your new fall favorites are here. http://mko.rs/4zkui #AutumnLuxe
Our Brooklyn wristlet steals the scene—uptown, downtown and everywhere in between. http://mko.rs/4yp8c #AutumnLuxe
Vibing in the village with @SolangeKnowles in part 1 of our new campaign! https://t.co/qbOjmKyKiB #SidewalkSpotted https://t.co/3Hat6eWbp3/p>
Works like a charm. Tune in on 8/31 for the big reveal! #SidewalkSpotted
A striking plum hue gives our Raven messenger a luxe fall touch. http://mko.rs/5054o #AutumnLuxe
See and be seen with city-chic accessories: http://mko.rs/4zfiv #AutumnLuxe
We like to think of fall as leather weather. http://mko.rs/4yjwt #AutumnLuxe
A great bag bridges the gap between fashion and function. https://t.co/hsd1HJnpbA #AutumnLuxe https://t.co/p4Jf7hfTCn/p>
Make an entrance—whenever, wherever: http://mko.rs/4zhk2 #MichaelKorsCollection
Big city glamour, for wherever the season takes you: http://mko.rs/4zfl4 #AutumnLuxe
Going places? You need this dress. http://mko.rs/4zbvj #AutumnLuxe
A pretty pick-me-up is just what your Wednesday needs: http://mko.rs/4z0bi #AutumnLuxe
Tie the knot: a pretty bow detail gives this denim shirt a whole new feel. http://mko.rs/4yuw8 #AutumnLuxe
Get back in the saddle for fall with our Brooklyn bag: http://mko.rs/4yhgc #AutumnLuxe
Introducing #Wonderlust: our captivating new fragrance for women. http://mko.rs/4xoqj
Then Get Our Can't Miss Style Reports, Retailer Offers
and Event News Before Everyone Else.
Plus you'll be entered to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.
View our privacy policy / No spam. We promise.


text:
The Most Challenging Aspect of a Job is Keeping it: The Importance of Flexibility in the Workplace
Rebecca Malnisky is the Executive Director, Ken's Krew Inc., an organization that helps individuals with autism function at their highest levels in jobs at The Home Depot and CVS Caremark pharmacies.
It you ask any of the 125 Ken's Krew, Inc (KKI) participants currently working in The Home Depot or CVS Pharmacy, "What is the most challenging part of your job?", you might get any range of responses, from dealing with difficult customer questions, having hours cut during a slow season, or becoming familiar with where all the products are in the store. If you ask me what the most challenging piece of a job is for our participants, I would say, keeping it. When it comes to working in retail, the most important characteristic of a successful worker is flexibility, a word that is often not synonymous with the work skills of an individual on the autism spectrum. Nevertheless, with appropriate support, many of our young adults diagnosed with autism are rising to the occasion and demonstrating an impressive ability to adapt based on a strong desire to obtain and maintain employment.
In today's difficult job market, our participants are competing for job with college graduates and individuals that have years of retail experience. KKI vocational trainers are dealing with this by ensuring that all of our candidates understand that every employee needs to flexible. Are you open to working after 1pm? Are you willing to work in a department that you are not familiar with? Do you have a desire to learn how to use new equipment, like a cardboard bailer?
Additionally, especially within The Home Depot, stores can be loud, distracting, and ever changing. Again, not exactly characteristics that make for a strong job match when job developing for an individual diagnosed with autism. However, KKI has trained several young adults who were initially characterized on their KKI applications as "structured" and "rigid", who have been extremely successful on the job, making incredible contributions to the productivity and corporate culture at their respective stores.
For example, take Thomas Brown, who just earned his second "Homer Badge" for exceptional customer service. During training, Thomas stated that he was very intimidated by the uncertainty of what a customer might ask and whether or not he would be able to supply the customer with an adequate response. As a result, a KKI vocational trainer focused a significant amount of time on decreasing Thomas' frustration level and increasing his self-confidence. Thomas and his job coach role played, so that Thomas could learn to say "I'm not sure. I'm in training, but let me get someone to help you" dozens of times during each shift. Additionally, Thomas' vocational trainer offered generous praise, practiced frequent customer service scenarios and ensured that Thomas identified a "buddy" within his department during each shift.
Besides discussing the inevitably ever changing environment of retail, vocational trainers provide KKI participants with a strong training foundation at The Home Depot and CVS Pharmacy. After three months of side-by-side 100% job coaching from a KKI vocational trainer, our participants have the self confidence and product knowledge to work independently in these environments. To address areas that might require development, KKI vocational trainers may develop a picture book, practice role plays countless times, devise a check list of task or attend online computer trainings with the young adult.
Without a doubt, job flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment are extremely important in busy, competitive job settings, such as The Home Depot and CVS Pharmacies. Fortunately, our corporate partners make accommodations for our young adults, including providing consistent work schedules during intensive training, and allowing our job coaches to conduct job sampling across various departments.
While it is accepted in the field that structured environments serve as preferred work settings for individuals on the autism spectrum, I believe that with appropriate support, certain individuals diagnosed with autism can be successful in busy retail environments. By building upon strengths, devising strategies that help support areas of development, and encouraging participants to be flexible, even the most challenging jobs can serve as good job matches for individuals diagnosed with autism.
Family Services provides resources and information. If you have a question, contact the Autism Response Team today. If you're concerned that your child may be affected with autism or if you've received a diagnosis, browse the Tools for Families section, where you'll find our 100 Day Kit, and the Autism Video Glossary. If you'd like to do a quick search for service providers near you, selectFind a Local Resource and browse the Resource Guide.
October 28, 2010 at 6:37 pm
I've got a question. Are any your clients, diagnosed with some form of autism, whom you have trained while they were working at the Home Depot or CVS Caremark>/b> ever graduated from college. Whether it being at a two year technical school or a four year school.
I'm just very curious to how many adults who were diagnosed with autism have graduated from some form of college. Obviously, I belong to that group as I graduated with two degrees from UW-Whitewater in mathematics and accounting.
Finally I wonder if any of them are accountants.
October 29, 2010 at 11:09 am
Congratulations on Ur achievements! Math & especially accounting R not easy 4 MOST people!
October 28, 2010 at 8:32 pm
While hubby & I raised 4 daughters 2 adulthood, 2 w/ children of their own, w/ out even knowing, cing, or hearing the word autism, R family's favorite term has always been flexibility. I hav since heard how difficult unstructured activities R 4 those living w/ autism. I want 2 THANK Home Depot & CVS Pharmacy 4 enriching the lives of KKI participants thru training them 2 B FLEXIBLE!
October 29, 2010 at 9:01 am
Kudos to Rebecca, Thomas. and the entire KKI organization.
"I don't ask for much, I only want your trust,
And you know it don't come easy.
And this love of mine keeps growing all the time,
And you know it just ain't easy.
Open up your heart, let's come together,
Use a little love
And we will make it work out better." – Richard Starkey
October 29, 2010 at 11:10 am
NICE, fitting place 2 leave this Comment! TY!!


text:
I was lucky enough to interview Jon "Maddog" Hall, one of the speakers of the upcoming LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in London.
TM: Your name is so well-known that you don't even need an introduction. How are you keeping yourself busy these days?
JH: I do consulting for a number of companies, as well as trying to switch Linux International from a vendor organization to an end user organization. Linux International has never been a paying position, I have always had it as a volunteer job. I still travel 'round the world talking about free software, but lately I am talking more about techniques of migration and integration than just how to make money, save money and increase software value with free software.
TM: You were working for Digital and managed to get Linux's first port (to Alpha processors). So, you must have been truly excited about Linux from day one. Are you still as inspired today?
JH: It was interesting. I met Linus at a DECUS in New Orleans in 1994, and when I first logged into Linux I felt it was a really good implementation of a Unix system. It was responsive, and the systems I expected to find were all there. It all just "felt" right. And of course the warmth and the welcoming of the FOSS community was also great. I liked Linus immensely from the very beginning, and I still do today.
I continue to be astounded by the things that the free software community develops. Asterisk, Firefox, other projects. I look forward to the constant improvements that go on in the community, and I am looking forward to the improvements in the TCP/IP stack that were discussed at the Linux Conf AU conference last year in Dunedin, New Zealand.
TM: It's universally accepted that conferences are important. What do you think makes LinuxWorld especially crucial for Linux? Which aspect is the most valuable one?
JH: I think that Linuxworld is the place where free and open source software technology comes together with the business community. It is where the person who is not fully into spending their entire lives following all of the web pages, mailing lists, forums and other news media of the FOSS community can find out what is crucial and interesting for them. It is a place where people can be exposed to multiple solutions instead of just "the one", and get help in understanding which is the best solution for them. It is a place where people new to FOSS can "kick the tires" and listen to those who have boldly gone before them, for both what has worked and what has not worked.
TM: What's your talk at LinuxWorld going to be about?
JH: I am actually giving two talks, one a keynote and one a "master talk". The keynote will be about how to convince a Windows user to use free software, and the "master talk" will be about how to generally integrate free software into your existing environment in a relatively painless way.
TM: When did you write them, and why?
JH: Who says I have written it already? I hardly ever give exactly the same talk twice. Sometimes I write the talk the night before. I may reuse some slides from other talks to cover some similar ideas, but I really try to tailor the talks to the environment, audience and time allocated.
TM: One last question. Can you give our readers three reasons to come to the LinuxWorld conference?
- It is the place where you can quickly compare different choices in FOSS software and choose the one that is right for you.
- It is the place where you can get advice on how to tackle a particular situation with FOSS software.
- It is the place where you will get to talk to me! :-)(and other FOSS knowledgeable people).
TM: Thanks a lot for talking with me and answering my questions.
interesting talk to be
It would be very interesting to know what new ideas TM will talk to convice a Windows user, who are usually very sticky and stubbon, to Linux. And also what TM will tell us how to integrate (politically or technically?) free software smoothly.
Even I have been using Linux for many years, I could not get rid of Windows. It is simply because many software vendors only release Windows version of their software. For example, I do some stock trading, but my brokerage only support Windows. So, I think it is the same important and even harder I believe to convice software vendors to release Linux versions otherwise the regular customer will have no choice in such case.
I am not sure about "TM"! :-D
well, if by "TM" you mean Tony Mobily, I can tell you that I will not talk about any new ideas, since I am not giving a speech at LinuxWorld this year...!
However, the best way to find out is... by going to the Linux World ans listel to Jon "Maddog" Hall's speech!
" to convice a Windows user "
Most Linux users where Windows users in the past and many multi boot between Windows and Linux. I am a multi booter too, only I have not booted Windows for several years.
The problem is not that Windows users are against using Linux.
The problem is more about windows users who do not know there is a choice, company policy where Linux is not a choice and the mere fact that you get a windows machine when you bye a PC.
Also, among those who know about Linux, is this fear that you have to be moore "educated" to use Linux.
Basically, on the desktop part, it is about the pre installed OS.
"you have to be more 'educated'" or "cars"
In my experience, this doesn't go away. Even when you are fairly skilled, you will constantly encounter techies on mailing lists who will berate your stupidity for not knowing that, e.g. "apt" is controlled by files under "/etc/apt", or that you can run two X11 displays on one computer with one monitor (I only discovered how to do this about a week ago).
GNU/Linux remains an "expert" or "professional" field, whose culture remains dominated by the ideas of the "BOFH" and the "luser" that originate from campus computer-center culture and form the basis of many IT professional's cultural values. Changing the meaning of the "F" in "RTFM" does not change the sentiment, no matter how many times people try to pretend it does.
Re-creating a user-centric culture around GNU/Linux is the principle marketing problem, as far as I am concerned. Windows and Apple both have succeeded at that (in different ways), and I think that is why they are regarded as "successful" in the desktop market—even though the facts may speak differently (I read recently that Linux is actually deployed on more desktops than Apple's Mac OS X. Of course, that kind of data is always a little suspect).
If you think about it, you might compare these O/Ss to cars (wait for it!): the Apple Mac OS X is like VW's "new beetle", flashy, expressive, but actually rather expensive for what it does; Windows is a bit like a mass-marketed mini-van, trying to be everything for everybody, and winding up awfully square, somewhat inconvenient, but everybody uses them anyway; and Linux is, well what? A Hummer? An overpriced gas-guzzler that can survive desert conditions, battlefields, and slopes you wouldn't drive on anyway? But is built like a rock?
No, that's probably one of the propietary Unixes. Maybe Linux is a kit-car? Used by almost no one except the kind of car geeks who read the ads in the back of Popular Mechanics and actually order that stuff? But they're quite happy with their choice, thank you very much, and the rest of the world can go hang?
I think until we know where Linux fits in that kind of world view, we don't quite know how to tell the market what GNU/Linux is or why it should want it.
Of course, it might be more realistic to realize that GNU/Linux is actually just an Engine and a kit of parts after all. From it, you can build a working car, especially if you add some custom bits to snazz it up. That's when we have to start talking about Ubuntu and Freespire, Debian and Slackware, Red Hat and Novell ("little sports cars", "panel vans", and "POS company cars").
(I knew this car thing was going to get out of control! ;-) ).
Stephenson gave us our metaphor
Stephenson is a much better writer than me, so I'll just quote him:
"With one exception, that is: Linux, which is right next door, and which is not a business at all. It's a bunch of RVs, yurts, tepees, and geodesic domes set up in a field and organized by consensus. The people who live there are making tanks. These are not old-fashioned, cast-iron Soviet tanks; these are more like the M1 tanks of the U.S. Army, made of space-age materials and jammed with sophisticated technology from one end to the other. But they are better than Army tanks. They've been modified in such a way that they never, ever break down, are light and maneuverable enough to use on ordinary streets, and use no more fuel than a subcompact car. These tanks are being cranked out, on the spot, at a terrific pace, and a vast number of them are lined up along the edge of the road with keys in the ignition. Anyone who wants can simply climb into one and drive it away for free."
Changing users to Linux
Though new to Gnu/Linux (only the past two and a half years) my three desktops and two laptops run Linux.
I've had a failure with a friend - Windows 2000 crashed. Installed SimplyMepis - he liked it, his boyfriend didn't (he causes all the crashes and didn't like NOT being able to 'fix' things :)) Weird;
had a partial success - step-father is still interested, he just can't yet pull himself away from the thing he complains about and has trouble with all the time (W2K), and;
had a complete success - wife's friend. On occasions she's asked some questions, but since I installed W2K under VMPlayer those odd little things she needed have not seemed to be needed so much (more of a security blanket, or trainer wheels. Now she knows it's there, she doesn't need it :))
I agree that the image of Linux needs changing from 'geek toy' to 'home desktop' and lots of the documentation needs improving too. For instance, I'd like to see it designed so that when you complete a fresh install and open your web browser, it takes you to the relevant site for installing all the other goodies you're likely to want. (I should follow this up with the various distros myself really :))
Overall though for all the time I've put into learning and reading, I have been repaid in spades.


text:
Game of Thrones is a site for the HBO-series based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
New to the series? Read our spoiler-free review of A Game of Thrones.
Read our Privacy Policy.
A young Dothraki woman, Irri is given to Daenerys as one of her three handmaids with the particular task of helping her to learn how ride to Dothraki standards. She and Jhiqui, the other Dothraki handmaid, are inseparable.
The Westeros network consists of several different sites, including a forum and a wiki, for all your A Song of Ice and Fire needs.