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SC-BTT770 Home Theater System with 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
Details http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/SC-BTT770.html
FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater System
- VIERA Cast featuring Netflix® & Skype™
- WI-FI Built In / Wireless Rear Speaker Kit Included
- Two HDMI Inputs (One HDMI Output)
- Featured
- Home Theater System Remote Controls
Firmware & Drivers
FIRMWARE Download Instructions
SC-BTT770 Firmware Update DOWNLOAD Download and install instructions
- Version: 1.59
Issues Addressed:
Netflix update and Blu-ray playability
Stability and functionality of VIERA Connect Apps
Playability of Blu-ray Disc
Adds support for Viera Connect Service
Network connectivity
Quality of Skype call and video mail
VIERA CAST update
Playability of AVCHD Disc
Wireless LAN Connectivity with WEP encryption
Netflix compatibility
Viera Cast update to Skype Video mail function
Blu-ray Disc playability and other improvements
Viera Cast update to Skype service
VIERA Link HDAVI Control compatibility
- Release Date: 3-22-2014
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
SpecificationsExpand All
More Details
+R / +R (DL) / +RWVideo
Version 3
- BD-R/ BD-R DL Version2
- DVD DVD-Video
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DLDVD-Video
DVD Video Recording
- SD Memory Card (SDHC/SDXC) JPEG / MPO / MPEG2 / AVCHD
- Television Signal System NTSC
- Output Channel 5.1ch
Output Power - Home Theater Mode (RMS)
Total Power: 1000W
Front: 185W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
Center: 180W (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
Surround: 125W x 2 (1kHz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
Subwoofer: 200W (100Hz, 3ohms, 10% THD)
Output Power - Home Theater Mode (FTC)
Total Power: 430W
Front: 60W x 2 (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
Center: 90W (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
Surround: 60W x 2 (120Hz-20kHz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
Subwoofer: 100W (45Hz-120Hz, 3ohms, 1% THD)
- Selectable Speaker Layout Yes (Normal/Front Layout)
- EQ (Flat/Heavy/Clear/Soft) Yes
- Subwoofer Level Yes
- Center Focus Yes
- Whisper-mode Surround Yes
- Dolby® Digital Decoder / Dolby® Pro Logic® II Yes
- Digital Synthesizer Tuner Yes
- Dolby® Digital Decoder Yes (Dolby® Digital Plus/ Dolby ® TrueHD)
- DTS™ Decoder Yes (DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential/ DTSTM-HD High Resolution Audio)
- Easy Setup Yes
- Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24-bit
- High Clarity Sound Yes
96kHz Surround Re-MasterYes
- Station Presets 30-FM
- 7.1ch Virtual Sound Effect with 5.1ch Yes
- Adaptive Chroma Processing Yes
- 3D Effect Controller Yes
- 2D-3D Conversion Yes
- Deep Color Yes
- 1080/24p Playback Yes
- Digital Noise Reduction Yes
- x.v.color™ Yes
- Enhanced Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD) Yes
Universal Dock for
iPod®/ iPhone®Integrated
iPod/ iPhonePlayback ( Music/Video/Photo) Yes
- iPod/ iPhone Full Title List on Screen Display for Music & Video Contents Yes
VIERA Link™Yes (HDAVI Control 5)
VIERA CAST™Yes
- Wireless LAN System Yes (Built - in)
- HDMI Out 1
- Video Out 1
Ethernet Terminal
Yes (for
BD-Live, VIERA CAST™ and Firmware Update)
- Front Configuration 2-way 3-speaker, Bass-reflex
Front Speaker Unit
Woofer: 1-3/8 x 4" Cone Type x2,
Tweeter: 1" Semi-dome Type
- Front Weight (lb.) [Approx.] 5.07 lb. (2.3 kg)
- Front Dimensions (H x W x D) [Approx.] 40-11/32 x 10-1/16 x 10-1/16
- Center Configuration 2-way 3-speaker, Bass-reflex
Center Speaker Unit
Woofer: 1-3/8 x 4" Cone Type x2,
Tweeter: 1" Semi-dome Type
- Center Weight (lb.) [Approx.] 2.34 lb. (1.06 kg)
- Center Dimensions (H x W x D) [Approx.] 2-11/32 x 16-23/32 x 3
- Surround Configuration 1-way 1-speaker, Bass-reflex
- Surround Speaker Unit 2-1/2" Full Range, Cone Type
- Surround Weight (lb.) [Approx.] 0.77lbs (0.35kg)
Surround Dimensions (H x W x D) [Approx.]
4-19/32 x 3-5/32 x 2-15/16 inch
( 117 x 80 x 70.5 mm)
- Subwoofer Configuration 1 way 1 speaker (Down Firing)
- Subwoofer Speaker Unit 6-1/2" Woofer (Cone Type)
- Subwoofer Weight (lb.) [Approx.] 9.5 lb. (4.3 kg)
- Subwoofer Dimensions (H x W x D) [Approx.] 16-1/16 x 7-3/32 x 11-13/16 inch
- Wireless Rear Yes
- Pure Direct Sound Speaker Yes (front, center)
- Advanced Bamboo Cone Yes (front, center)
- Weight (lb.) [Approx.] 6.6 lb. (3 kg)
- H. Bass Sound Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] 16-15/16 x 1-9/16 x 10-31/32 inch
- Standby Power Consumption [Approx.] (Main Unit) 0.05W
- Digital Music Connection for iPod/iPhone Yes
- Optical In 1
- Analog Audio In RCA
- Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz
- Receiver Unit Weight [Approx.] 1.46 lbs.
- Receiver Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] 6-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 6-15/32
- Normal Use Power Consumption [Approx.] (Main Unit) 85W
- HDMI In (2)
- BD-Live Yes
- New Stylish GUI Yes
- Clear Sound Digital Amplifier Yes
- Digital Tube Sound Yes
- Cinema Surround Plus Yes
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 15.5'' x 28.69'' x 19.63''
- Weight 40.17 lbs
Owner's Manuals
Owner's Manuals and Documentation
Warranty information
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Where can I find Firmware for my product?
1. Visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 2. Enter your model number into the search box in the middle of the screen and click on the blue "Get Support" button. 3. Click on "Firmware & Drivers" in the floating menu on the left side of the screen.Note: If "Firmware & Drivers" is not listed in the floating menu, there are no firmware or driver updates available for your product.
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1. Visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 2. Enter your model number into the search box in the middle of the screen and click on the blue "Get Support" button. 3. Click on "Warranty" in the floating menu on the left side of the screen.Note: If "Warranty" is not listed in the floating menu, warranty information is also available in the Owner's Manual.


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We are giving away this amazing customized leather jacket (painted by Danielle Vergne) along with five Machine Head fanpacks.
Metal Hammer have just released Machine Head's next album Unto The Locust in the UK with a special edition fan-pack! As well as the album itself, the pack comes complete with a 132–page special issue, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the making of the new album, extensive interviews with every member, never-before-seen historic shots from the band's personal collections, a guide to their custom rigs, and a diary of their massive Mayhem tour happening this summer, this is the ultimate companion to the long-awaited follow-up to The Blackening, Metal Hammer's album of the decade.And that's not all. This exclusive fanpack also includes a 100% official patch, Machine Head bottle opener key ring and poster. This is your chance to be part of Machine Head history!
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Call TDHC to get screened today!
Texas Digestive Health Consultants is located on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. J. Steven Burdick, MD established Texas Digestive Health Consultants, and specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and pancreatico-biliary disease.
The physicians work with a research nurse and clinical coordinators to assist in patient care and research as protenomic and genotyping become more commonly used. The GI lab at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas where the physicians are on the medical staff has been expanded to include three fluoroscopy rooms and technical devices including double balloon enteroscopy. BUMC was recently ranked 20th in the country overall for gastroenterology by "US News and World Report."
Kathy Ireland has partnered with ASGE on a new Public Service Announcement to encourage those 50 and over to undergo screening for colon cancer. "Everyone wants to stay healthy for their family and part of a healthy lifestyle if you are 50 or over includes getting screened for colon cancer," said Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer for kathy ireland Worldwide®. "As a wife, mother of three and business owner, I know how hectic life can get, but I took time out of my busy schedule to get screened for colon cancer. I'm delighted to be partnering with ASGE to encourage colon cancer screening. If like me, you are 50 or over, or you have a family history of colon cancer, please talk with your doctor about getting screened; it could save your life."
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Texas Digestive Health Consultants do not accept Medicare replacements, Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plans, or Medicaid Primary. Any patient who misses an appointment without notifying the office in advance may be assessed a no-show fee.
How much do you know about what makes up a healthy lifestyle? Here's a pop quiz.
1. How do you define working out?
a. Going to the gym.
b. Turning the jump-rope for the neighbor's kid.
c. Playing Frisbee with your dog.
2. How do you define good nutrition?
a. Eating a vegetable at every meal.
b. Eating two vegetables at every meal.
c. Drinking a fruit smoothie for breakfast.
3. Which of these is a healthy activity?
a. Push-ups, sit-ups, or running the track.
b. Walking the dog after dinner.
c. Spending Saturday afternoon snoozing on the sofa.
Believe it or not, the correct answer to every question is A, B, and C -- even that Saturday afternoon nap!
Dr. Burdick offers medical care for patients with endoscopy challenges, pancreaticobiliary disease, GI oncology, and esophageal dysplasia.
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Colonoscopy is routinely recommended to adults 50 years of age or older as part of a colorectal cancer screening program. Patients with a family history of colon or rectal cancer may have their colonoscopy at age 40. Your physician may also recommend a colonoscopy exam if you have change in bowel habit or bleeding, indicating a possible problem in the colon or rectum.
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Current guidelines suggest screening adenoma detection rates (ADRs) of 15% for average-risk women and 25% for average-risk men. Texas Digestive Health Consultants Overall Adenoma Detection Rate = 61.54%, far exceeding the National Average. Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time Recommendation by the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The withdrawal phase of colonoscopy should be at least 6 minutes, according to national guidelines. Average TDHC Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time is 19:22, far exceeding the national average.


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SEP 25, 2013 - Russia Today
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A senior member of the Russian Jewish community said the acknowledgement of the Holocaust by the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was neither new, nor enough, to change attitudes towards the Iranian regime.
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American Airlines probably will announce the 120-day distribution after the market closes
American Airlines Group, which has announced other stock distributions post-merger early in the day, appears to be announcing the 120-day distribution after the market closes Tuesday.
To date, holders of pre-merger AMR Corp, shares, ticker symbol AAMRQ, have received 0.5576 shares of American Airlines Group, AAL, for each share of AAMRQ they held on Dec. 6.
As we all remember, the initial Dec. 9 distribution of 0.0665 of AAL shares for each AAMRQ share panicked a lot of AAMRQ holders who didn't realize that it was only the first of at least five distributions.
But before the 120-day distribution, the 0.5576 shares of AAL were worth $19.95 as of Tuesday's close, compared to the $11.39 closing price of AAMRQ on Dec. 6.
We'll know late this afternoon the final distribution, but J.P. Morgan analyst Jamie Baker tossed out a guess of 0.185 shares when he looked at the situation last week, based on the volume-weighted price of AAL shares as of that time.
While the 120-day distribution is the last scheduled distribution, more shares might be distributed if there is any money left in the unresolved claims pool that was set aside to make sure all creditors and claimants were fully repaid.


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Product Description
The Bambuti tribe has an annual competition where the villagers bring their most valuable family belongings--large, richly engraved wooden masks--which are constantly pushed back and forward among the participants until the sound of the jungle drums abruptly stops. Who has the most valuable mask?
Product Information
Hartmut Kommerell
Adlung Spiele
Year: 1999
Players: 2
Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Ages: 12 and up
Weight: 125 grams
Language Requirements: Game components are language-independent. Manufacturer's rules are printed in multiple languages (including English).
Product Reviews
Average Rating: 4 in 1 review
Bambuti is one of my favorite 2-player games. I think it is as good as the best of the Kosmos 2-player series.
The 50 cards come in 5 colors and denominations from 1 to 10. Five of these cards are laid out on each side across from each other. The cards must be placed with the highest number in the middle and the cards next to it must be equal or lower in value to the edge. 1,6,8,8,5 would be a good sequence but 1,6,8,9,5 would not. This may sound confusing but it is easy to keep track of.
During your turn you place one card. You can play on any of yours but must keep the "highest in the middle and lower to the edges" sequence intact. With the above 1,6,8,8,5 sequence, if you were to place a 9 it could only go in the middle. If you wanted to play an 8 it could go in three spaces, over one of the existing 8's or over the 6. If you wanted to place a 6 it could go in any of the spaces except the middle one. Once again, as confusing as this sounds it really is simple. You can also play on the opponent's cards but you must keep the high-to-low sequence and the card played must match the color of the card it is covering. The only other rule for playing cards is you can not play cards of the same number across from each other.
Cards are compared for scoring purposes with the card directly across from it. The lower card number scores its value. The higher card scores the difference of the cards' values. As an example, if an 8 were across from a 5, the 5 would be worth 5 and the 8 would be worth 3 (8-5=3). There are cards that are provided that keep track of the difference so that the scores are always in view. In the above example the card would register the player with the 5 as having 2 points. This is the difference between the two scores (5-3=2). This keeps everything neat and tidy and makes scoring very easy. Just to throw a monkey wrench into the works: if the two cards are the same color, the player with the highest card gets the points. A scoring round is triggered when one player uses one of the 2 scoring cards he is given at the start of the game, or when the cards on one side are symmetrical color-wise, and at the end of the game.
There is a lot of give and take and the situation changes constantly. This gives the game a very interactive quality. The cards look very good and are laid out functionally. Recommended very highly.
The question of whose masks are finer must be settled by a contest. You and your opponent each place five mask cards in a row. The highest-valued card is in the center, with values decreasing toward the sides, a pattern that must be maintained. On your turn, you may play a card on one of yours, or on an opponent's card of the same color. Its number must differ from the one directly opposite it. When your display contains a symmetrical color arrangement, or when you play a drum card, it's time to evaluate the layout. The score for each card in a facing pair is the difference between the larger number and twice the smaller number. The game ends when each player has four cards left; the highest score wins. Bambuti presents a sly and subtle succession of swiftly-shifting situations to charm and beguile you for many an evening.
The library of two-player games that are not purely abstract or war simulations is quite thin. Yet, the demand seems to be growing with the large support of the [page scan/se=0546/sf=category/fi=stockall.asc/ml=20]Kosmos 2-player series and smaller productions like Cwali's Isi. This is a great trend in my opinion, and now Adlung has jumped into the mix with Bambuti, a two-player card game that should be well received by fans of Shotten-Totten or Lost Cities. Bambuti is more complex and not as fun as those two, but the end result is a positive experience nonetheless.
The idea in Bambuti is that two tribes are having a contest to display their best masks. This weak theme allows for some nice looking cards that show a mask along with a number from one to ten in each of five colors. Players sit across from each other with opposing rows of five masks each and throughout the game will update their displays to try to better their relative position. Each mask is battling against the mask opposite it for superiority.
The way the masks are valued is one of the three key features of the game. It's simple but not intuitive. The lower numbered mask is equal to its value, and the higher numbered mask is valued as its number less the value of the other. Sound confusing? An example should clear it up: if a '5' is facing a '3', the '3' is equal to 3 and the '5' is equal to (5-3) or 2. Thus, the relative value of the '3' mask is +1, and a point indicator showing this is placed between the two cards. One goal, then, is to always try to position cards that are one less than your opponent's so that they'll be subtracting most of their value. A '9' facing a '10' gives the '9' an 8 point score (since 9 equals 9 while the 10 is equal to 10-9 or 1). However, if the two masks are the same color then the score is exactly reversed! A yellow '9' facing a yellow '10' would give the '10' an 8-point relative position.
The relative score at any given time is always shown by the point indicators, and if a scoring is forced all five indicators are considered. Before considering this, though, let's look at how the cards are laid how and how each can be adjusted. The second key idea in the game is that each of your five masks must always be positioned such that the largest value is in the center, and the card value cannot increase moving outward on either side. Initially, five cards are dealt face down to each player and they arrange them to meet this condition. So, if dealt 9-9-4-3-1, one of the 9's would have to be placed in the center and then each side would have to degrade from that. Thus, you could place 1-3-9-9-4 or 3-4-9-9-1 but not 4-3-9-1-9. When the first 5 cards and their layout is revealed, point indicators are placed accordingly and the game begins. This is the only time that two cards of the same rank can be opposing; as cards are played it is not allowed to create this situation.
On each player's turn, they play a card from their hand of seven on their own side, covering one of the existing masks and adjusting the point indicator accordingly. The fundamental placement rule of highest in the middle with no increasing values outward must be maintained, however. Colors can be changed, and there is often reason to do so. Alternatively, you are allowed to play on your opponent's row but only if you keep their positioning rule in place and do not change the color of their card. If positioned with my red '7' facing my opponent's yellow '5' (thus the indictor shows plus 3 for him), I can only play a yellow card on their '5' or else use any color to change my '7', again ensuring of course that the scaling hierarchy is not violated in either case.
Now the scoring comes in, and this is part three of the mechanic. Each player is given two scoring cards, and these can be played following the playing of a card to lock in the total score shown by the indicators. All five indicators score every time a scoring happens, so the time to play a scoring card is when you have a good relative advantage. The more interesting way to score, though, is when you create a symmetrical color pattern on your five masks. Symmetrical in this case refers to the colors from the center, like the numbering hierarchy. So, green yellow red yellow green is symmetrical, as are five reds. It is moving from asymmetrical to symmetrical that triggers the scoring; you don't continually score as you stay symmetrical and if this scoring forces you to take a relative loss then you are stuck with it. The last scoring is mandatory and occurs when the deck is exhausted and each player holds only four cards, and after this scoring the game is over.
As you can tell, there is a lot to consider in this game and thus it tends to move slowly. Every card play must consider the effect on the direct score (for the mask pair affected) and how this balances the total score (for all five mask pairs). Almost more importantly, you must carefully manage the number hierarchy on your mask row. If, for example, you end up with a '5' in your center space you will only be able to play any card from 6 through 10 on that space until you get more breathing room. This is a good way to use the option to play on your opponent's row; often looking only for immediate benefit changes will not be as useful as screwing up their overall positioning.
The color play is also vital. You're using the colors on your row to try to force scorings at times beneficial to you. Also, though, since common color mask pairs reverse the scoring convention this is often a good way to flip an indicator your way. It is a mistake to wait too long to play your scoring cards as well, since the deck runs out sooner than expected and any used cards are wasted. Added to all this, card counting helps to better determine your odds of getting the card you need or your opponent's ability to change a situation in their favor.
It is this continually changing landscape and the setup for a good card play that make the game interesting, but also tedious. This is why I think the game is not too fun to play, but it is a good game when you want something a little heavier. Among similar type games, I rate this a little below the two Knizia titles mentioned but solidly above DruidenWalzer. Adlung's games are good value, and among their recent offerings this is definitely one of the best. You won't lose for trying it.


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GK: Fabian Assmann
This Argentine goalkeeper, who currently plays for Independiente, has been given the nickname Billy Gun. (by me)
LB: Jullian Dicks
"Julian Dicks is everywhere. It's like they've got eleven Dicks on the field." – Sometimes football can be a sausage factory.
RB:Rod Fanni
Unflappable French right back for Olympique de Marseille has impressed in recent years. It's no wonder that Wigan, Sunderland and Newcastle have been eyeing up a bit of Fanni.
CB: Danny Shittu
Journeyman Shittu, now at Millwall, has always been know for his strength and squeezing things out of tight situations…I made the last bit up.
CB:Milan Fukal
Former Czech international, who once had trials at Leeds and Manchester City, has spent all his career in either his homeland or Germany doing, you guessed it…playing football. He is a professional you know!
LW:Christian Fuchs
The Austrian Wing-back and Manchester United target was forced to stay at his current club this season because, apparently, Schalke just don't give a fuchs.
RW:Brian Pinas
Pinas Joined Newcastle's youth team at a young age but struggled to 'fit-in'. He just din't fill the hole Newcastle needed…In his homeland of Holland however he managed to slide in nicely.
CM: Wang Dong
All-action China international, now 31, has spent almost all his career at Changchun Yatai. He's a big fan of skiing.
CM: Andre Muff
Capped twice for his country (Switzerland) Muff has had to retire at 29 because of injury. his career had dried-up. The walls just collapsed around him after he was constantly battered by defenders week-in-week-out. He's lucky that he never had to play against Dicks.
FW: Stefan Kuntz
Euro '96 party pooper. What a ****
FW: David Goodwillie
Since joining Blackburn last year some fans would agree that he should change his first syllable of his surname to 'bad'
You can play with some of the most famous names in the game over at www.ladbrokes.com on their Shoot slots game. From Pele to Best and Maradona to Beckenbauer, they don't come much bigger than that.


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Maurice Batey wrote:
> Some time between moving from OS/2 to SuSE 9.0 and then to
> Mandriva 2007 and 2008.0, I found that if the printer wasn't
> switched on before I requested Print, the printer would - after
> then being switched on - refuse to print, and I had to use
> localhost:631 to get it moving again.
> Since then I have always remembered to switch on first, but
> yesterday I forgot, and - to my amazement - the print request
> turned the printer on! (HP5150 Deskjet)
> So somewhere along the line some update has added an
> auto-switchon function for the printer. Great!
> Anyone know when that was, by any chance?
> (No problem - just curious...)


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There were 66 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday. At that time, there were 1,428 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Robbery: A man and woman conspired to steal a 47-year-old's bicycle and threaten him with a baseball bat Monday evening, police said. The robbery took place as the victim rode his bike at Channel and Center streets about 11 p.m. A heavyset man standing about 6 feet 3 inches tall stood in the victim's pathway and asked him if he wanted to sell his bike. The suspect pulled out a bat and swung it at the man when he refused, police said. A woman in her 30s took the man's bicycle after he jumped off it to avoid being hit. The pair fled easton Park Street, police said.
Attempted robbery: A man wearing a black jacket and dark pants beat a 28-year-old with a tire iron Monday evening after the victim refused to hand over winnings from a recent gambling trip, police said. The assault took place in the 200 block of Glasgow Avenue about 10:50 p.m., but the suspect did not take any of the victim's money, police said. The 5-foot 8-inch robber weighs roughly 165 pounds and escaped in a dark-colored vehicle. The victim received lacerations to his face and nose.
Robbery: A thief knocked a 74-year-old woman to the ground, stole her purse and threw the empty bag out her car window as she fled Tuesday morning. Stockton police say the woman was attacked in the 1000 block of North Wilson Way about 9 a.m. as she finished shopping. The suspect, described by police as a skinny woman in her 20s, fled in a four-door Oldsmobile and threw the purse out near a strip club on West Lane after looting the cash and items inside.
The California Highway Patrol responded to six noninjury accidents and four injury accidents in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday. CHP officers also arrested four people on suspicion of misdemeanors, made two felony arrests and recovered six stolen vehicles.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 67 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Tuesday, including four vehicle accidents, 46 medical calls and two structure fires.
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Kanye West's brand new album, "Yeezus" has hit #1 across the globe this week in cluding U.S, U.K., Australia, Canada, Germany & France!
"Yeezus is a brilliant, obsessive-compulsive career auto-correct… This isn't just a way to stay ahead of the competition; it's a way to stay ahead of himself." – ROLLING STONE
"Immeasurably lofty…razor-sharpened…cohesion and bold intent are at a premium on Yeezus, perhaps more than any other Kanye album. Each fluorescent strike of noise, incongruous tempo flip, and warped vocal is bolted into its right place."– PITCHFORK (Best New Music)
"Technically breathtaking…Yeezus charges out of the gate…a fiercely edited, assaultive, and noisy work, concerned less with grandeur than with intensity. It doesn't sound like anything else on the charts…Twenty years from now, West's previous records will remain important, but a new generation may first gravitate to the lean vibrancy of this one" – NEW YORKER
"An aggressive demand for attention…Yeezus arrives with all eyes and ears on Mr. West…Mr. West's response to all that scrutiny is an album that stays as combative as its opening zap …the album is one long, efficient, inventive kick in the head." – NEW YORK TIMES
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Tell us a little about yourself. I am the author of Signs & Seasons: Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy. Since 2002, I've created the Classical Astronomy Update, an email astronomy newsletter especially for Christian homeschoolers. Prior to that, I had been involved in mainstream astronomy popularization since about 1996.
What was your motivation behind this project? Though Signs & Seasons includes 40 pages of field activities, many of the users asked for this workbook to help them get organized and facilitate the accomplishment of the activities. The workbook takes most of the "heavy lifting" out of creating a field journal, allowing the students and their parents to spend more time learning the sky. Also, the parents requested chapter tests so they could assign a letter grade to their high schooler, hence the test manual portion of the workbook.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? It remains our hope and vision that a young generation will regain an understanding and appreciation for the LORD's sky, and rediscover the traditional techniques for finding the time and direction from the Sun, Moon and stars.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? The LORD blessed me with a window of opportunity to create this workbook in the winter of '08. The work went very well, and our previous experience publishing Signs & Seasons made the process very smooth.
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Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: Make the effort to learn the sky and rediscover the secrets of Classical Astronomy. Christians can reclaim the secrets of this forgotten science to the greater glory of God. You will appreciate the handiwork of His celestial creation. It will enhance your knowledge in many areas, from understanding scientific methodology to appreciating history and classic literature. Best of all, observing God's glory in the sky is FREE!
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Tickets for the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) third annual Winter Windfall raffle are now available at its offices until the end of January. The raffle is sponsored by Franklin Community Health Network.
By donating $10 per ticket to HCC, the donor will be eligible for 31 prizes to be drawn daily throughout January. A sampling of prizes include: a Saddleback mini-vacation for four ($950 value); a guided fly fishing trip ($450 value); an Xbox 360 Kinect ($315), an IPod Nano ($146), restaurant certificates; ski passes to Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Titcomb Mountain; a fitness membership, and much, much more!
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The Juror by George Dawes Green was originally released from The Hachette Book Group in '95, but has been re released this year. (It was also made into a movie in '96 with Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin)
Annie Laird is a struggling single mother. When she is called to jury duty, she accepts, determined to do her civic duty. She is approached by a man known only as The Teacher, who insists that she 'sway' the jurors to a not guilty verdict. Her inspiration? Her son and friends will remain unscathed. Fail and......
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ARNOLD -- Helen "Lois" Gambill, 86, formerly of Wappapello, died Nov. 19, 2006, at Woodland Manor in Arnold.
Born Feb. 7, 1920, at East Prairie, she was retired from McDonnell Douglas and had lived in Arnold for 20 years after living for several years in Wappapello.
On July 31, 1960, she married Pete Gambill who preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1983.
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So, according to some newly-published research coming from the direction of Webfusion, the average American is pretty clueless when it comes to 'getting' the cloud compared to the average Brit. Only 25 percent of Americans really understood what the cloud was, yet 34 percent of the British public were on the money as far as defining the cloud was concerned.
Apparently, and with absolutely no hint of surprise from my direction, 25-34 year olds pretty universally get it best, but my eyebrows did rise a tad when I saw that 63 percent of people don't recognise iTunes, Dropbox or even Gmail as being cloud-based services.
The most revealing statistic to drop out of this report, well reports actually as there was one for the US market and another which covered the UK, was the one that reveals 91 percent of Americans and 84 percent of us Brits have no idea that scalable hosting is the cloud.
63 percent of people don't recognise iTunes, Dropbox or even Gmail as being cloud-based services
Forget the whole 'we know more about the cloud than you' jibing that is going on, at least in the accompanying press release, that's besides the point. The point which is, if you think about it, that the cloud may well be taking off but until and unless more people understand what it is and why that is some very real problems with effective migration will remain.
Not least, I imagine, with convincing the late adopters to adopt at all. Taking another bit of research into consideration, this time from managed service provider (MSP) Claranet, which determined only a measly 20 percent of those businesses asked thought that calculating return on investment was a primary supporting factor for cloud migration.
Sure, there are other considerations that have to be taken into account and can be used to press the case for a move into the cloud, but in recessionary times surely stone cold cloudonomics must be at the fore?
And what is cloudonomics? Well, it certainly means more than simply predicting cloud adoption ROI against the likely cost savings made by the IT department. Which is a shame, as that's what 93 percent of the organisations that had adopted cloud services told Vanson Bourne when it compiled The ROI for Adopting Cloud report for Claranet. Bear in mind that the 250 'senior IT decision makers' polled for this came from a cross-section of SMBs, large enterprises and public sector organisations so this is not just a problem impacting one sector.
What worries me is that only 55 percent factored the wider cloud benefit of better business performance into the ROI prediction. Employee productivity was only considered by 49 percent! Until those responsible for putting forward the business case for the cloud really get to grips with what the cloud is and how it works; until they grasp that efficiency, flexibility and productivity all need to be rolled into the ROI calculations; until that becomes a reality then the likelihood of cloud growth continuing on an upward curve has to be questioned. Not least because if these basics of cloud economics are not being factored into the ROI calculations when determining whether to migrate or not, you have to assume that they won't be present in any post-migratory cloud ROI figures either. And if the stats start pouring out that, actually, the ROI wasn't as great as was expected then that's only going to serve as yet another reason to put off making the move...


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In the last issue we told you about a section of former rail line that was supposed to become a rail-trail, but the state had been outbid by private investors. We've now learned that the state has since purchased this property, according to David Soucy, Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands in Maine. This consists of a 32.5 mile stretch between Houlton and Presque Isle and a 6 mile section between Mapleton and Washburn. Thanks go to Stephen Mitchell in Yarmouth, Maine for alerting us to this new development.
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FOX FLOAT Airshox Q & A
Fox has provided some Q & A to common service questions they get regarding their innovative FLOAT Airshox. Now that these lightweight shocks are being offered on more and more sleds right from the factory, we thought it would be helpful to share this tech information about the shocks to help you better understand what is normal and what to be looking for. Like all high-pressure gas shocks, the FLOATs will require disassembly and servicing to maintain their performance characteristics.
First, you should monitor the air pressure at least once every other month and you should perform air sleeve maintenance once a year. Also, they should have a complete rebuild and oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Complete service should only be performed by a trained technician as it requires specialized tools and knowledge, just like traditional FOX shocks.
Question: There is a slight amount of oil at the air sleeve/body cap joint. Is there something wrong?
Answer: No, the air sleeve threads are lubricated with light grease to make disassembly easier. Sometimes, a slight amount will ooze down the air sleeve. Simply clean the air sleeve and body cap. Keep an eye on the air spring pressure to make sure it remains steady.
Question: Is it normal for oily dirt to build up at the FOX Samurai wiper?
Answer: Yes, this means that the wiper system is working properly. Periodically wipe the oily dirt from the Samurai wiper to keep it clean.
Question: There are small dings on my aluminum impact body. Will this cause an air leak?
Answer: No, the air seal occurs on the inside of the air sleeve only. Small dings on the impact body over time are normal and are nothing to be concerned about. However, big scratches or dings in the impact body will allow water and dirt contamination into the air sleeve that could lead to a long-term air seal failure. In the case of major scratches or dings in the impact body, it is best to replace it.
Question: Will I have to adjust my air pressure when I go up in altitude?
Answer: No, the air pressure in the air sleeve is not affected by changes in altitude
Question: What about the damping in this shock?
Answer: This shock uses the same proven velocity sensitive, oil damped valving arrangement that is used in all FOX Racing Shox shock absorbers. The valve code or calibration has been carefully tuned for each application to give the best all-around performance over a variety of conditions.
Question: The air pressure in my shock absorber is different every time I measure it. What's wrong?
Answer: First be sure that the suspension and shock absorber is fully extended by jacking up the vehicle by the frame so that the skis are completely unloaded and have no weight on them. This is the "home†position for measuring pressure. Second, every time you thread on the pump to the shock, the pressure reading will go down slightly as the gauge fills up. This is typically between 2 and 5 psi.
Question: My shock absorber leaks air slowly over time. What's wrong?
Answer: There are three possible leak paths. To determine which one is the culprit, remove shock from vehicle, charge the air spring pressure, and submerge the shock in a sink or a bathtub. If the air bubbles are coming from the air filler valve, replace it (FOX part number #802-00-001-A). If the air bubbles are coming from the body cap/air sleeve joint, replace the body cap O-ring (part number #029-01-135-A). If the air bubbles are coming from the bottom of the air sleeve past the FOX Samurai wiper, clean the air sleeve and replace the air piston seal (part number #036-01-014-A) and the two Air Piston Slyde Rings (part number #002-00-012-A).
Summit Running Board Reinforcement Kits
With the introduction last year of the very open running boards on Summit Liquid-cooled models that were designed to reduce snow and ice build-up in deep powder, some very aggressive or heavier riders found the running boards could possibly sag or bend while riding in extremely rough conditions.
Ski-Doo now offers a running board reinforcement kit to strengthen this area of the running board, as well as triangulate the foot well area for improved strength. Order part #861 804 300. This kit contains all necessary reinforcing parts, including rivets and instructions. The kit will add a slight amount of weight, but the running board will be considerably more rigid.
MonoShock RA Remote Cable Adjuster
Do you turn the remote adjuster dial on your 2005 Yamaha RX-1 with the MonoShock RA rear suspension but sense no change in suspension compliance? The cable could be broken!
The remote cable adjuster and protective rubber boot found on the 2005 Yamaha MonoShock RA rear suspension can become damaged during riding. To prevent this occurrence, Yamaha is installing a "RA Protector Kit†into all 2005 models fitted with this new rear suspension. This kit consists of a new cable and boot assembly, a new steel protector, and mounting hardware. Owners of these units should contact their dealer to schedule installation of this kit.
2004 SDI Fuel Starvation
There have been a few reports of 2004 Ski-Doo models fitted with the 600 H.O. SDI engine package experiencing fuel starvation under hard acceleration. Some of these instances have been caused by the fuel pickup at the rear of the tank being installed backwards or too high in the tank. In some cases, the machine would momentarily act like it was running out of gas, even with 1/4 to 1/3 of the fuel remaining.
If your 2004 SDI 600 acts like this, an inspection of the fuel pickups should be performed. The rear fuel pickup is at the end of a length of fuel hose positioned at the rear of the tank. The pickup should lie flat on the bottom of the tank, so the angle at which the pickup is installed into the fuel line is critical. Adjust as needed.
Also, the length of the fuel line to the back of the tank shouldn't be so long that it lets the pickup ride up on the rear wall of the tank. This fuel pickup line is only available as an assembly due to the critical nature of indexing the pickups to the fuel pump. Replace this fuel line assembly if needed to keep the pickup laying flat on the bottom of the tank.
If the rear fuel pickup is installed backwards, no fuel can be drawn through it. This can be identified by inspecting the fittings on top of the fuel pickup. The exposed fitting (opposite the fitting where the fuel line is attached) should be smooth with no "barb†or "nipple†exposed. If the exposed fitting does in fact have a barb or nipple at the end to attach a fuel line to, it is installed backwards.
Proper indexing of the pickup assemblies to the fuel pump is critical, so be sure to accurately align the arrows of the fuel pump with the arrow on the fuel tank. Refer to the appropriate shop manual to ensure proper positioning of the fuel pickups.
Yamaha RS Error Code "84â€
Some of the 2005 Yamaha RS models (those fitted with the three-cylinder 4-stroke 1000) may falsely activate the Throttle Override System (TORS) and indicate an "84†error code in the tripmeter/odometer display (along with the warning indicator and engine icon).
We experienced this on our 2005 RS Vector, and a number of Vector owners also reported this occurrence. Yamaha indicates this can be caused by the ignitor unit's settings not responding correctly to certain normal operating conditions. A mismatch, of sorts. The TORS system can activate when it is not needed, in situations where the throttle operation may be normal. The sled will act like you momentarily hit the kill switch (safety stop switch), where ignition is cut briefly, as the TORS falsely senses faulty throttle operation (TORS compares the position of the throttle at the carbs to the position at the handlebars, and if it detects the throttle is open at the carbs but closed at the handlebars it cuts the ignition).
Yamaha dealers have been instructed to replace the ignitor unit on machines that experience false activation of the TORS system. If your 2005 Yamaha RS model experienced these symptoms, contact your local Yamaha dealer.
Piston Wash – How Much?
2-stroke engine tuners know that observing the amount of piston wash on the piston dome is a very accurate indicator as to the best fuel-air mixture for maximum power production in competitive situations. These small "clean areas†on top of the pistons, located where the fuel enters the combustion chamber at the transfer ports, are indicative of the amount of excess fuel entering the engine. The smaller the "washâ€, the leaner the fuel-air mixture.
How much is the perfect piston wash? The engine builders at Black Magic Racing tell us we should keep two important items in mind when we are looking at the wash on top of the pistons. Based on their experience (with Suzuki engines) the engines with flat top pistons can run less wash and not lose performance or detonate. The domed pistons need to run more wash than a flat top piston in order for the engine to run at peak performance.
Flat top piston wash, such as in a ZR 600 or ZR 500, at peak performance, will be the size of the nail on your little finger. You can get slightly smaller than this, but then the performance will begin to go down hill and the detonation point gets closer.
Domed style pistons need to have a wash the size of the nail on your thumb or slightly less. Running a ZR 800 or ZR 900 with a wash much less than this will lose performance. The 8's and 9's, along with the F6 and 7's, will begin to lose power if the wash gets much smaller or becomes non-existent. The reason these engine just lose power and sometimes not even detonate, is due to the timing curve which is much milder than the 5's and 6's were back in '98-99.
Remember, the amount of piston wash explained here is based on regular octane fuel. Running race fuel, if you have the compression to burn it, will allow the size of the wash to become less through jetting and not lose as much HP. If you are into getting the most out of your engines, use this rule of thumb to keep enough fuel thrown at it and avoid the burndowns.
2005 Arctic Cat M-Series Bulletin
Arctic Cat has alerted their dealer network regarding all 2005 M-series sleds. It has been determined that there are two conditions that need to be addressed on the 2005 M-Series snowmobiles. As you may already know, there is a possibility of moisture having entered the gear case. If this condition exists and the service work is not performed, damage to the gear case components may occur. Second, the current drive shaft cap screw might break due to excessive vibration if the snowmobile is operated in hard-packed snow conditions.
Arctic Cat dealers have been instructed to contact all owners of record to remedy these situations. The Diamond Drive gearbox will be removed, drained and flushed, a new seal installed and new lube added. Also, a new driveshaft cap screw will be installed.
Mach Z 1000 Clutching
The 2005 Mach Z was delivered with the TRA clickers set at #6, and this allowed the mighty twin to over-rev. Most riders simply turned the clickers down to #1 or #2, and while this tamed the peak operating RPM it tended to cause too much mass being thrown at the lower shift ratios, depending on conditions.
One of the hottest set-ups for the 2005 Mach Z was to install a set of lighter aluminum arms with an adjustable pin kit, typically set to 22 grams. Many shops were doing this using the Dalton Aluminum TRA arms for the Mach Z, along with the Dalton adjustable pin kit, while others used a Thunder Shift Kit from Fett Brothers Performance. This allowed them to run the stock spring in the primary and all of the stock secondary components. Set the clickers so you spin the twin at 7850 RPM and hang on. Tight.
For 2006, Ski-Doo tells us all of their 1000 SDI models can be enhanced for optimum performance and top speed. Mach Z and Renegade 1000s can install a 25mm set screw (part #206 262 599) into each TRA pin, and set the clickers to #2 or #3 to reach the target operating RPM of 7850.
Summit models used at sea-level (below 2000 feet elevation) can install a long threaded pin (#417 222 595) into each arm along with the 25mm set screws mentioned above. Again, set TRA clickers to # 2 or #3 to reach the target 7850 RPM
1000 SDI Updates
Last issue we told you about updates for the 2005 Summit 1000 models; Ski-Doo has now informed their dealers of additional updates to be performed on 1000 SDI models, including most Summit 1000s and all Mach Zs. These machines will receive enhancements aimed at improving both performance and reliability.
Almost all of the 2005 SDI 1000 models are to get an ECU calibration update, a fuel pump update where the mechanical fuel pump is replaced with an electric one, the cable for the electronic power vales will be updated, and several pyramidal frame bolts will be updated. Mach Zs also get an EGT sensor placed in the exhaust canister.
The ECU updates reflect the latest software calibration for controlling the fuel injection, ignition timing as well as power valve operation. The fuel pump update should eliminate issues of fuel starvation before the fuel tank is empty. The E-RAVE cable update is in response to the inside lining of the cable coming out and restricting or breaking the cable. Six pyramidal frame bolts are also replaced; the new ones have locking patches to keep them from coming loose. On Mach Zs, a temp sensor is placed into the exhaust canister as the latest ECU calibration now requires this additional input.
A small number of 2005 Summit 1000s are excluded from this procedure, so check with your dealer if you are unsure if your machine is affected. Otherwise, owners of record should have been contacted to have this service performed.


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Piracy is a growing threat to West Africa's plans to double oil production over the next decade and is already having a devastating impact on ports, the UN Security Council was warned Monday.
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White House: Obama to return 5 percent of salary
The White House says President BarackObama will return 5 percent of his salary to the Treasury in light of automatic spending cuts that have led to furloughs for thousands of federal workers.
A White House official says Obama decided to return part of his salary each month for the rest of the year to share in the sacrifice that government employees are making. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the decision publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The president makes $400,000 per year. A 5 percent pay cut amounts to a little less than 1,700 per month.
The decision is retroactive to the beginning of March. That's when $85 billion in federal spending cuts kicked in after lawmakers failed to agree on a plan to undo them.


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Collect, compare and quantify male- and female-specific volatiles. Determine the GC-EAD activity of the sex-specific compounds. Identify sex-specific compounds with biological activity. Synthesize the new compounds and formulate for behavioral testing. Determine the effects of various environmental and biological parameters on the production of sex-specific compounds. Isolate, identify, and synthesize host and tree related attractants. Wind tunnel and field tests.


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The octagonal poker table is made from quartersawn ribbon-stripe mahogany, features flip-over poker chip trays and felt-lined drink/cigar tray. Pullouts slide closed to leave a stunning dining table with an 8-pie section field, and edgeband with a triple ebony inlay. The quadripartite pedestal base has four turned bun feet and an exquisitely hand-carved pedestal that features high relief acanthus leaves in Rococo style.
The round poker table features bookmatched crotch mahogany field with a mahogany edgeband framed with 3 sets of inlayed patinated brass stripping. Poker chip tray is custom monogrammed. The round base features a papyrus pedestal.
The acrylic modified nitrocellulose lacquer provides excellent water resistance. The antique patina is the result of multi-step applications and finished with a hand-rubbed and waxed surface to give a warm glow.
Dimensions: Octagonal 53" x 53" x 30" : Round 62" diameter x 30" high


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Lindsey Stirling might be the most successful dancing violinist performing today. She might also be the only one.
She's a self-made YouTube sensation and remains an independent artist, even after acquiring more than
337 million 668 million views on the video streaming site and north of 2 million Facebook fans. Her unique blend of electronic music, violin and choreography coupled with her charmingly quirky personality has captivated audiences. She performs locally at South Side Ballroom on July 12.
The 27-year-old's ambitions weren't always focused on music. She attended Brigham Young University's film school with hopes of becoming a director, then shifted gears into recreational therapy.
Music "was never my main plan," says Stirling, a classically trained violinist of 21 years from Arizona. "It was always kind of my hobby and my passion that I kept feeding, and that's how it turned into my career."
She made a semi-professional debut as a competitor on Season 5 of America's Got Talent, though the judges (specifically Piers Morgan) didn't see her potential as a "hip-hop violinist."
Two years after appearing on reality TV, Stirling made the jump in 2012 into electronic music with the release of her self-titled debut album. What really put her on the map, however, were the accompanying music videos that not only showcased full-scale theatrics, costumes and pyrotechnics, but also her blended style of self-taught dance.
"My whole life I thought dance was the most beautiful thing," Stirling says. Through her study of reality TV series So You Think You Can Dance, Stirling embraced the art form as a mode of storytelling, capitalizing on graceful — if rudimentary — pirouettes and kicks, all with violin in hand.
For this tour, Stirling worked with a choreographer to diversify her repertoire and include technical pieces of ballet, modern dance and hip-hop.
On Shatter Me, the violinist's sophomore effort released in April, Stirling worked with six producers to give each track its own life and beat, from dubstep and glitch-hop to techno and house, under a pop polish. Though some of the tracks are pre-recorded for the live show, her violin leads the parade.
"It's such an expressive instrument," Stirling said. "It sings in a different way than a synthesizer would."
Contrary to her first, fully instrumental album, Stirling invited singers Lzzy Hale and Dia Frampton as guest vocalists on "Shatter Me" and "We Are Giants," respectively. The musician is also beefing up her live show, adding backup dancers and new choreography (Stirling said that she's training for the first time in her tenure as a self-taught dancer) to her usual live keyboardist and drummer setup.
"I love for fans to get lost in the Lindsey world," she says.
Details: July 12 at 8 p.m. at South Side Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas. $42.99. Live Nation.
[Correction: We incorrectly stated Stirling notched 337 million views on YouTube. The correct number is 668 million.]
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Happy Mother's Day weekend. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was gorgeous here and the sunny warmer weather brought us all outside for the weekend. I got a few things finished in the yard, and was able to finish some painting as well. It was warm enough on Saturday that my kids brought out the sprinkler. It was a blast watching them play and it brought back memories of last summer, and how much they have both grown since then.
I managed to get the last details of my desk finished today, and finally got some time to snap some pictures of it.
After a good coat of primer, I applied two coats of Rustoleum white, semi-gloss.
Then it was ready for the Mod Podge.
Do you love this paper as much as I do? I love the pink, it just called my name when I was searching the craft store.
You can read about the Mod Podge process here.
After the drawers were done with the Mod Podge I reattached the original hardware to them. I used the same hardware on the side drawers, only I painted them first. For the top drawer I bought new knobs, and look how cute they are! I debated getting matching ones for the side drawers but at $5.99 a piece, I decided to hold off.


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My Last Will and Testament.
Wow, congrats to Pete Cashmore if this is true: CNN reportedly buying Mashable for $200 million.
Does China care about monopolies? Did they ever have a Teddy Roosevelt clamping down on innovation and growth? Youku and Toudo merge.
What could've been: Google killed a redesign.
Paul Graham gives seven ideas for becoming a billionaire.
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Why I'm ashamed.
James Altucher is a contributor to the Financial Adviser blog. He is a managing partner of Formula Capital, an alternative asset management firm, and an author on investment strategies. Mr. Altucher buys and sells investment instruments for his own account, and will disclose if he holds a position in a company or industry he writes about.


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RuleDesign via eBay offers this Men's Leather Bifold Wallet with Money Clip for $3.32 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from a week ago and outside of other eBay sellers, $7 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere.
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Location, desk staff.
Pool water needed to be heated as a indoor pool it was unusable.
Reserved a king bed, was given 2 doubles. Was told there were none left. What! Frig in room made loud ticking.
Easy to fine friendly staff.
Vending machine was broken at the time. No big deal.
Nothing really
Bed not comfortable (could feel the springs). Non-Smoking room had cigarette burns in the bathtub/shower. Even though I pre-paid, they demanded that I swipe my credit card for 'incidentals and possible damages'.
The price was right
No coffee pot or hair dryer. Not enough electrical outlets. It's kind of silly to have a microwave and fridge, but no coffee pot.
Denise, the person at the front desk tried doing everything she could to finding my a room after they lost my reservation when they changed to a new system!
They must have know about losing my reservation because they tried explaining what happened when I walked in at 10:00 pm and gave them my name without looking in their system. They had my call number but didn't bother to call and warn me.
Ended up getting a different room from my reservation.
I am still waiting for a phone call from the manager Courtney.
Also, the hot tub and ice maker on our floor were not working and the pool was over chlorinated.
Poor hotel management!
To be in the middle of nowhere the hotel was actually very nice. The rooms were clean and the staff was very nice.
The breakfast was really bad.
This is a truckers' motel. Unbearable noise , overwhelming smell of smoke. Not clean.
What I didn't like: everything! A miserable night-that cost more than $100!
Next to the sewage treatment plant making a poor view and sewage oders when down wind.
Bed and sheets were very good. Refrigerator convenient.
After 6 hrs. of traveling to Pottsville (our destination) and to find out the shower knob was broken for tub and shower at 12:30am we were very upset. We didn't get water for shower till that afternoon. Yes, it was a very big pain.
It was in a central location. The breakfast was more than what I expected even with me coming at the last minute.
There should be more of sign about loading/unloading. I was unsure and ended up parking in what I thought was a decent lot (still ended up being their lot), but had to walk back and forth to get luggage and place parking pass.
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
The priced was great and we chose it over another similar place because of free breakfast which is always a money saving bonus. Having to return to first floor for ice
Having to return to the first floor for ice. The refrigerator in the room didn't work at all. We prefer much softer pillow's and they were not offered. Maybe this is too picky but there was no TV Guide so you had no way of knowing where to find the channel that you knew you wanted to watch other than The very slow scrolling through the channels It took longer to check in then it should have because the computer at the front desk was not working apparently. The attendant apologized and did the best she could.
Continental breakfast was on point w/ a friendly & personable hostess
We had a warm greeting and were immediately provided delicious fresh cookies and coffee. We only stayed one night and we were out for most of it for a wedding reception. We regret missing breakfast (sorry!).
Parking was convenient for loading/unloading. The location and hotel were quiet. Frig was large & clean. Bathroom was new-ish and clean. Loved the surrounding historic town of Myerstown. Nice restaurant very close - Fresco - great pizza.
Wish the TV was HD. Breakfast was minimal, waffles were OK. Soft tasteless bread. Not enough towels for 2 people.
Excellent value, close to interstate, fridge/microwave
desk was very helpful when I lost my room keycard
slight smell of cigarette in the room even though it was a non-smoking room.
Location was great. We have family the live near by so we stopped for a quick visit. The hotel staff (front desk-maid) were nice. The room was clean and great for the price.
The beds were a little hard(Cheap) but for the price and only 2 nights not bad. The room was a little older but clean again for the price and 2 night it was ok
Nothing. It is a house of horrors with scary, scheming owners and crack heads all around you.
There was nothing I DID like about this hotel. I may still ask for a refund. That BAD.
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Indianapolis – Increasing Sustainability
Indianapolis Mayor Gregory A. Ballard took office in January 2008 and by October had created the new Office of Sustainability in the Department of Public Works as part of his goal "to make Indianapolis the most sustainable city in the Midwest."[1] One of the office's main functions is to ensure the success of the mayor's SustainIndy initiative.
SustainIndy focuses on ways the city can improve its water and land; find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle; reduce energy consumption and emissions; and enhance the city's quality of life. In order to accomplish these goals, the city is looking at how to change its policies and ordinances, incorporate green infrastructure into its development, expand recycling programs and incentivize green building practices.[2] Many of its programs are focused on incorporating greening opportunities into new development projects, which led to the creation of the Green Checklist in 2011, now a required document for all developers to include in their submissions to the city.[3]
This emphasis on green elements in building projects has led to a close relationship between various departments in the city and the Urban Forestry Section of the Department of Public Works. "We have construction and project managers in our offices every day," says Andrew Mertz, the former urban forestry manager. "We try to make sure that the urban canopy, landscaping and green infrastructure issues are taken care of up front for every project," which wasn't always the case just a few years ago.
In 2009, Urban Forestry moved from its long-time home in Indy Parks and Recreation to the Department of Public Works, embedding the urban forestry management team within the engineering section of the department, which has meant that urban forestry has had greater access to recommend and implement changes to how trees are managed during construction projects.
"Trees have not always been a priority when designing and constructing capital improvement projects in rights of way in Indianapolis," says Mertz. "Neither has the long-term maintenance of newly installed trees or landscaping. Our new proposed standard operating procedure (SOP) gives designers and construction managers a set of steps to follow for every project so trees and landscaping are accounted for before, during and after construction."
As part of the proposed SOP, before any capital improvement project can proceed, the Urban Forestry Section makes sure the trees within the footprint of the project are inventoried, a workplan is generated, all tree maintenance is done and all necessary tree protection is put in place. Then, the project moves forward as planned. Finally, when the project is completed, tree replacement is completed as needed, and a maintenance component phase begins. "This model allows us to address tree inventory, routine tree maintenance and tree planting needs in neighborhoods project by project," relates Mertz.
While this procedure is not a requirement for all projects yet, it is something that the Urban Forestry Section strives to incorporate in every capital improvement project that comes out of city engineering. "What we've been able to show is that we're adding a very small percentage to the cost of each one of these infrastructure projects and getting a much better product in the end," says Mertz. "But we're still having to sell it, and we sell it every day."
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References[1] City of Indianapolis. Department of Public Works. Office of Sustainability. City of Indianapolis Sustainability Report 2008-2009. http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPW/SustainIndy/Sustain/Report/Documents/Sustainability%20Report_Final1.pdf (accessed Sept. 12, 2012). [2] City of Indianapolis. Department of Public Works. Office of Sustainability. SustainIndy Fact Sheet. http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPW/SustainIndy/Documents/Sustainability%20in%20Indianapolis.pdf (accessed Sept. 12, 2012). [3] City of Indianapolis. Department of Public Works. Office of Sustainability. Sustainable Infrastructure. http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPW/SustainIndy/WaterLand/Pages/SustainableInfrastructure.aspx (accessed Sept. 12, 2012).


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McKesson Comes To Terms With Elliott
The stand-off ended with a whimper. U.S. drug wholesaler McKessonreased its price for Germany's Celesio by a mere 2% to EUR23.50 a share. That was enough to win over hedge fund Elliott Management, which had indicated it would block the deal.
The hedge fund said Thursday it would tender most of its shares and sell convertible bonds in Celesio to McKesson. It is not clear whether Elliott gets a better price for its convertibles than other holders. But both sides, presumably, believe the agreement is enough to secure the deal's safe passage.
The bump makes sense for McKesson. Increasing the offer, excluding any side-deal for Elliott's convertibles, cost it perhaps EUR100 million ($135 million). McKesson's market value has risen by close to $3 billion in the past two days on talk it was trying to break the dead-lock.
Meanwhile, Elliott can claim victory, having forced a raise. But the story may not be over. Celesio shares again traded over the offer price at EUR24. Funds can still buy shares and hold out for a court-mandated settlement under German rules. More proof that in Germany, takeovers aren't necessarily over, even when they are over.


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Reactions To DoJ Move Against AT&T, T-Mobile USA Deal
News of the government moving to block the AT&T-T-Mobile USA deal is reverberating throughout the wide landscape of telecom watchers.
Here at the Law Blog our inbox is flooded with emails from folks having their say about the dramatic development.
From the Chicago think tank, The Heartland Institute:
"Nope, no competition here, folks – only President Obama myopically marshaling his troops to drive up the costs of doing business for the wireless industry, reducing consumers' choices among wireless carriers best suited to their individual needs and preferences, and redefining 'competition' to reflect an alternate universe where the United States doesn't possess the most intensely competitive mobile-services market while boasting among the lowest prices and highest quality on the planet."
From Washington D.C.-based public interest group Public Knowledge:
"Fighting this job-killing merger is the best Labor Day present anyone can give the American people. AT&T's effort to recreate 'Ma Cell' by holding rural broadband hostage and threatening American jobs deserves nothing but scorn."
Brace yourself, America, for a long battle with some very strong opinions. Over at Deal Journal, WSJ's Shira Ovide takes a look at the government's history of blocked mergers.
Her summary shows that for the most part the DOJ has gotten what it wants, minus one notable exception – the Oracle-PeopleSoft $10 billion deal in 2004. Oracle fought the DOJ, and won when a federal judge found the government didn't prove its antitrust claims.
The WSJ's Martin Peers offers a look at how, as he says, "the deal was always long on hype for how it would help consumers, and short on robust legal arguments."
Antitrust lawyers had said in recent days that the company's chances of winning approval rested on political issues trumping legal concerns. The fact that the government challenged—months earlier than observers had expected—demonstrates that the legal issues won the day, Peers writes.
The Justice Department's primary test "is whether a merger causes prices to be higher than they otherwise would be," Joe Simons, co-head of the antitrust group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, told Peers before the filing. And that doesn't have to mean prices going up, he noted. Even if prices are falling, and continue to fall, the question is whether they would have fallen materially more absent the merger.
White & Case Attorney Maury Mechanick, a former senior executive at COMSAT Corporation and Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications, says that if the merger goes forward smaller cellular operators would suffer. There's no way a new entrant to the market could compete with the three major giants, he says.
"This Justice Department action may encourage new entrants into the cellular marketplace," Mechanick says. "A less concentrated market generally means lower the barriers to entry, because less effort and resources will be required to position oneself as a credible competitor."
AT&T says it's going to dig in and fight this one.
"We intend to vigorously contest this matter in court," said Wayne Watts, AT&T's general counsel.


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Photos: Mutt struttin' and more at the One Arts Plaza block party
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One Arts Plaza held its Fall Block on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, with live music, a dog costume contest, cooking and cocktail demos, and food samples from the district's chefs. Here, Leiza Dolghih and her dog Scarlett participate in a Halloween costume contest.
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This woman's age is 100 years.
- Age is defined as a span of years during which some event occurred.
The number of years that ice covered most of the world is an example of an ice age.
- The definition of age is the number of years something has been alive or in existence.
An example of age is being 16 years old.
- Age means to experience the passage of time or show signs of growing older.
- To allow wine to ferment and develop its flavor over a certain number of years is an example of the process used to age wine.
- An example of age is a person who grows from 15 years old to 60 years old.
- the time that a person or a thing has existed since birth or beginning
- a stage of life: she is at the awkward age
- a point in life at which a person becomes qualified or able to receive or assume a right, responsibility, etc.: drinking age, age of reason
- the condition of being old; old age: wearied with age
- a generation
- any interval of geologic time; specif., a subdivision of an epoch corresponding to the rock strata of a stage ()
- any prehistoric cultural period in human development: the Stone Age
- a period characterized by some person or by some outstanding feature or influence: the Elizabethan Age, the Space Age
- Informal a long time
Origin of ageMiddle English ; from Old French aäge ; from Medieval Latin an unverified form aetaticum ; from Classical Latin aetas, contr. ; from aevitas, akin to aevum, age, eternity ; from Indo-European base an unverified form aiw- from source aye
- to grow old or show signs of growing old
- to ripen or become mature
- to make, or make seem, old or mature
- to cause to ripen or become mature over a period of time under fixed conditions: to age cheese
of age
- act, condition, or result of: marriage, cleavage, usage
- amount or number of: acreage
- cost of: postage
- place of: steerage
- collection of: peerage, rootage
- home of: hermitage
Origin of -ageOld French ; from Late Latin -aticum, belonging to, related to
- a. The length of time that a person or thing has existed: a man 23 years of age; wanted to know the age of the house.b. The time of life when a person becomes qualified to assume certain civil and personal rights and responsibilities, usually at 18 or 21 years; legal age: under age; of age.c. One of the stages of life: the age of adolescence; at an awkward age.d. The state of being old; old age: hair white with age.
- often Agea. A period of time marked by a distinctive characteristic, achievement, or figure: the Stone Age; the computer age; the Elizabethan Age.b. A period in the history of the earth, usually shorter than an epoch: the Ice Age.
- a. The period of history during which a person lives: a product of his age.b. A generation: ages yet unborn.
- ages Informal An extended period of time: left ages ago.
verbaged, ag·ing, ag·es
verb, transitive
- To cause to become old or to show the signs of becoming old: The stress of the office visibly aged the president.
- To cause to mature or ripen under controlled conditions: aging wine.
- To change (the characteristics of a device) through use, especially to stabilize (an electronic device).
verb, intransitive
- To become old or show signs of becoming old: Who doesn't want to age gracefully?
- To develop a certain quality of ripeness; become mature: cheese aging at room temperature.
Origin of ageMiddle English, from Old French aage, from Vulgar Latin *aetaticum, from Latin aetas, aetat-, age; see aiw- in Indo-European roots.
Related Forms:
- ag′er
- a. Collection; mass: sewerage.b. Amount: footage.
- Relationship; connection: parentage.
- Condition; state: vagabondage.
- a. An action: blockage.b. Result of an action: breakage.
- Residence or place of: vicarage.
- Charge or fee: cartage.
Origin of -ageMiddle English, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *-aticum, abstract n. suff., from Latin -aticum, n. and adj. suff.
(plural ages)
- The whole duration of a being, whether animal, vegetable, or other kind; lifetime.
- (uncountable) That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
- What is the present age of a man, or of the earth?
- (uncountable) The latter part of life; an advanced period of life, eld; seniority; state of being old.
- Wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age, sometimes age just shows up all by itself.
- (countable) One of the stages of life; as, the age of infancy, of youth, etc.
- (uncountable) Mature age; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.
- to come of age; he (she) is of age
- (countable) The time of life at which some particular power or capacity is understood to become vested.
- the age of consent; the age of discretion
- (countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
- the golden age; the age of Pericles
- (countable) A great period in the history of the Earth.
- the Bronze Age was followed by the Iron Age; the Tithonian Age was the last in the Late Jurassic epoch
- (countable) A century; the period of one hundred years.
- The people who live at a particular period.
- (countable) A generation.
- There are three ages living in her house.
- (countable, hyperbolic) A long time.
- It's been an age since we last saw you.
(third-person singular simple present ages, present participle ageing or (US) aging, simple past and past participle aged)
- To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.
- Grief ages us.
- (figuratively) To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.
- Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so.
- (accounting) To categorize by age.
- One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable.
- (intransitive) To grow aged; to become old; to show marks of age.
- He grew fat as he aged.
From Middle English age, from Anglo-Norman age, from Old French aage, eage (Modern French âge), from assumed unattested Vulgar Latin *aetāticum, from Latin aetātem, accusative form of aetās, from aevum ("lifetime"). Displaced native Middle English elde ("age") (modern eld; from Old English eldo, ieldo ("age")).
age - Legal Definition
- The age, usually determined by statute, below which a person may not marry without parental consent. See also consent.
- The age, usually determined by statute, below which a person is legally incapable of consenting to sexual intercourse. See consent and rape.
- The age, usually determined by statute, below which a child cannot be legally capable of committing a crime.
- The age, usually determined by statute or case law, below which a child cannot be legally capable of committing a tort.


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