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Issue No.02 - Second (2012 vol.5)
pp: 149-163
M. Jarzab , Dept. of Comput. Sci., AGH-Univ. of Sci. & Technol., Krakow, Poland
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TSC.2011.8
This paper presents the concept of an Adaptive SOA Solution Stack (AS3). It is an extension of the S3 model, implemented via uniform application of the AS3 element pattern across different layers of the model. The pattern consists of components constituting an adaptation loop. The functionality of each component is specified in a generic way. Aspects of these patterns are analyzed in relation to individual S3 layers. The ability to achieve multilayer adaptation, provided by several cooperating AS3 elements is also discussed. Practical usage of the proposed concepts for Adaptive Operational Systems, Integration, and Service Component layers are presented in the form of three case studies. Each study describes the architecture of the proposed system extensions, selected software technologies, implementation details, and sample applications. Related work is discussed in order to provide a background for the reported research. This paper ends with conclusions and an outline of future work.
service-oriented architecture, adaptive systems, service oriented architecture, adaptive SOA solution stack, AS3 model, AS3 element pattern, adaptation loop, S3 layers, multilayer adaptation, adaptive operational systems, integration, service component layers, Service oriented architecture, Adaptation model, Monitoring, Quality of service, Adaptive systems, Computational modeling, quality of services., Services architectures, services management, operational model
M. Jarzab, "Adaptive SOA Solution Stack", IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, vol.5, no. 2, pp. 149-163, Second 2012, doi:10.1109/TSC.2011.8


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Good old-fashioned home cookin' in an old time diner atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday all you can eat fried chicken, Friday fish fry, daily specials.
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
The American Craft Exposition (ACE) is one of the country's premier fine craft shows, bringing together over 140 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. In its 32nd year, this highly competitive juried show and sale of fine craft features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted artwork and luxury collections, from the country's leading craftspeople.
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at the Marriott Theatre
This Pulitzer Prize-Winning classic will follow the journey and the rise of eager young J. Pierrepont Finch. Finch, a window-washer joins a huge corporation by starting in the mail room, and becomes chairman of the board two weeks later. This show is one not to be missed.
A prime steak and seafood restaurant serving the highest quality of foods and freshest ingredients all in a world class facility. Enjoy a exceptional prime aged steak paired with a glass of wine from the extensive wine list. Outdoor patio in the warm months make it a great place to gather with friends and family.
The festival will feature craft beer and cider from 50+ unique breweries along with urban cuisine from a variety of food trucks offering everything from gourmet grilled cheese and cupcakes to sausage, tacos, BBQ, skewers, sliders, and more. Live music from a range of Chicagoland bands and performers will be featured throughout the day. Plus, take part in raffles sponsored by Gurnee American Legion Post 771, and enjoy on-site and on-air interaction with DJs from 102.3 XLC! This beer fest is a one-of-a-kind experience you don't want to miss.
Singin' in the Rain at the Marriott Theatre
Singin' in The Rain is based on the 1952 American musical comedy film. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late '20s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to talkies. This play will offer the audience some splashy old-fashioned fun.
Bling: The Jewelry & Gift Show
It's time to get your bling on! Amdur Productions is proud to launch a new holiday shopping festival: Bling, The Jewelry & Gift Show. Sending out some love to all of the jewelers and jewelry lovers with this Highland Park, Illinois indoor festival November 18, 19 and 20; located at the Highland Park Country Club. This event is a free admission, free parking for the public.
CITY:Highland Park
This long awaited gastropub boasts 48 beers on tap, private party rooms and an extensive wine and craft cocktail menu to compliment the chef driven menu. Menu includes burgers, wraps, salads, ribs, seafood and much more.
A three day long fest that can't be missed. Long Grove invites the whole family out to enjoy all the best that the Irish culture offers including: live music, dancers, best dressed dog competition each day, traditional Irish food and drink, and activities for the "wee" folk.
CITY:Long Grove
"Shades of Autumn" is the annual fall festival at Stade's Farm & Market. Located in McHenry County in northern Illinois, Shades of Autumn is a great place to bring the whole family to enjoy nature's bounty, plus great entertainment, during the most beautiful time of the year. During Shades of Autumn, you can experience a day on the farm filled with family fun and forever memories.
Dining at El Barrio is always a memorable experience. This family owned restaurant offers a Tex-Mex food, comfortable atmosphere and colorful decor that makes customers feel as if they have traveled to Mexico. The menu is full of authentic Mexican dishes. Be sure to ask about the fine selection of tequila from the bar.
One-of-a-kind chocolate inspired restaurant. A fun and casual restaurant, lounge and boutique for foodies and chocolate lovers alike. Diners will find a variety of beautifully plated main courses, appetizers and desserts that incorporate the restaurant's namesake ingredient alongside delicious options where chocolate is optional - or non-existent. The venue will also offer artfully packaged craft chocolates and other treats made by independent chocolatiers and local chocolate makers.
The Broken Earth Winery in Long Grove offers wine tastings, wine club memberships, video gaming and a seasonal menu of small plates featuring wine friendly nibbles, along with wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Broken Earth Winery brings award-winning Paso Robles wines to Illinois oenophiles.
CITY:Long Grove
The vibrant downtown Highland Park district contains an upscale outdoor shopping destination filled with unique boutiques, jewelry stores, home decor shops, amazing restaurants, and businesses catering to beauty and personal care.
CITY:Highland Park
The Second City "Free Speech (While Supplies Last)" at the James Lumber Center
The Second City Touring Company performs "Free Speech! (While Supplies Last)," an irreverent look at America's electoral insanity. This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key. It's a must-see evening of comedy that features some of Chicago's best and brightest and a majority of laughs.
Sgt. Pepper's Presented by Art of Time at the Genesee Theatre
Led by Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, Toronto's Art of Time Ensemble transforms the way the audience experiences music. Fusing high art and popular culture, their reinvention of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band entertains as it enlightens.
Popular pianist Dan Tepfer returns to Ravinia for 2 back to back shows. The first one at 6pm with the Avalon String Quartet. The second with Ben Wendel,begins at 8pm. Choose one or stay for both.
CITY:Highland Park
Butterflies & Blooms is a butterfly exhibition where visitors can immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies. This exhibition is filled with species native to South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the lawn of the Learning Campus. Weather permitting.
Josh Turner at the Genesee Theatre
Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner, is one of country music's most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12 million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his most recent 2012 Billboard No. 1 release Punching Bag, Turner has garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominations.
Primo Italian American Cuisine
Primo Italian American Cuisine is Lake County's newest dining hot spot with five star ratings across the board. Menu includes Primo salads and sandwiches, pasta, seafood, steaks, extensive wine list and much more. Make Primo one of your stops for lunch, dinner, or drinks when you Visit Lake County.
Sweet Pete's Candy is the sweetest destination on Earth. We offer handmade chocolates and confections, ice cream, frozen yogurt, cupcakes and more. Join us for a party, class or field trip for a sweet candy-making experience you will be sure to love.
CITY:Lake Forest
SiVer Place cuisine, outdoor dinning on Lake Michigan and live entertainment makes it an experience like any other in Waukegan, or Lake County. The Executive Chef brings an interpretation of modern but fun culinary art to the city of Waukegan. Menu includes salads, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, sliders and more. Kids and desserts menus also available.
Bill's Friendly Christmas Tree Farm
Cut your Christmas tree in a backwoods setting. We have many trees, including Norway, white spruce and blue spruce. Family owned and operated. Trees up to 23 feet tall.
Chain O'Lakes Brewing Company is McHenry County's favorite taproom and biergarden to enjoy locally brewed craft beer and conversation. Visit "Brewery Corner" in downtown McHenry in the building of McHenry Brewing from 1868-1942 and ask about our "prohibition" tunnel.
Iconic Michael's opened in 1977 as a hot dog stand in downtown Highland Park. At the infamous counter the food is made-to-order before the customer's eyes. Order the fare that made Michael's famous such as Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, Italian beef, Polish sausage and cheddar fries. Alternatively, opt for healthier selections such as wraps, bison burgers, pockets, baked potatoes, veggie or turkey burgers, signature greens or create-your-own salad from our 60+ salad ingredient choices. Talk with our professional Events by Michael's staff about a corporate event, milestone celebration, reunion or fundraiser. Catering at the restaurant or your place. Let us bring our popular Char Bar to your backyard BBQ or if you desire a more upscale menu, we have you covered. In early 2016 Michael's will undergo a full renovation including private event space with sophisticated AV, a fully-equipped bar and a built-in DJ booth.
CITY:Highland Park
Peppa the Pig at the Genesee Theatre
Based on eOne's popular Peppa Pig television series, Peppa Pig's Big Splash is a fully immersive musical production featuring a dozen familiar and original songs, as well as a sing-a-long. An interactive experience full of singing, dancing, games, and muddy puddles, Peppa Pig's Big Splash is a guaranteed blast for the whole family. Tickets go on sale March 11th.
Knowledgeable members of the Chicago Herpetological Society will give short talks about crocodiles and their kin, including some of our very own residents. Jim Nesci and his world-famous American alligator, 'Bubba,' will pay a visit from 10 – 12. Come see the skull of a 24-foot saltwater crocodile, today's largest living terrestrial predator! There'll be face painting, storytelling and other activities for children. There will also be craft vendors and other fun for the whole family.
CITY:Lake Forest
Come enjoy the 2016 Antioch Farmers Market! There will be everything from fruits and vegetables to plants and flowers, sweets, meats and breads and much, much more. Then stay for It's Thursday Concerts in the park starting tonight at 7:30pm and then weekly through August 11.
Fun Inc. is a manufacturer and wholsale distributor of magic tricks and gag novelties. Our knowledgeable and experienced factory staff, most of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, take pride in paying attention to the smallest details. This makes accurate fulfillment of orders and timely shipments a top priority.
Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide and now coming to the Genesee Theatre for one night of original hits. Enjoy hits like Come Sail Away, Renegade, The Grand Illusion, Blue Collar Man, Crystal Ball and more.
Bill Maher at the Genesee Theatre
Come out for an evening with comedian Bill Maher. known for being the host of Politically Incorrect and Real Time, Maher is known for his sarcastic attitude, political satire and sociopolitical commentary. He targets many topics including religion, politics, bureaucracies, political correctness, and the mass media.
Nestled on the eastern edge of Highland Park's bustling Central Avenue among other trendy boutiques is Ooh-La-La, a small shop that's big on style and service. Located in the historic Highland Park Movie Theatre Building, in a space previously dedicated to a millinery shop during the 30's and 40's, proprietor and designer Lisa Farrell interprets the art of millinery with a modern eye. This tres chic boutique feels like a Parisian millinery salon complete with draped velvet curtains, an elegant chaise lounge and an ornate vintage mirror. By far the most dramatic element of the salon is the wall lined with old hat blocks – a true mark of craftsmanship seldom seen in department stores. Beautifully handcrafted women's hats are displayed in small vignettes throughout the intimate salon. These one-of-a-kind couture creations are wonderfully detailed with frothy feathers, sumptuous fabrics, vintage beading or another well-crafted trim.
CITY:Highland Park
Marty Stuart & Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters at Ravinia
Marty Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. In the early 1990s, he had a successful string of country hits. Along with Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters this should be a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia.
CITY:Highland Park
Beautiful sunsets over the lake, delicious breakfasts and welcoming hospitality await guests of the Inn At Lake Elizabeth. Located in Richmond, IL, the Inn offers access to a variety of snow and water sports.
Clucker's serves only the highest quality organic, natural, golden plump chickens. As each bird is carefully roasted, the irresistible aromas of open air charcoal are infused into the chickens giving them a rich, earthy flavor that's sure to ignite every appetite. From Cajun to Latin the chickens cater to a wide range of taste buds. Menu also includes turkey burgers, salads, Chicken Enchiladas, BBQ Brisket and more along with an array of sides.
Savor the Flavor of the Seasons' Bounty at the Deerfield Farmer's Market. Look for the bright orange carrot. Locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, tasty maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and much more! This market is held in downtown Deerfield at the Metra Commuter Parking Lot, located at 850 Waukegan Rd. (Deerfield and Robert York Ave).
Bring the friends out for a great night of music with Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia. Her songs and albums incorporate elements of blues, rock, folk and country. This is her Dig in Deep Tour and should be a concert not to be missed.
CITY:Highland Park
Northern Illinois Airshow - Wings Over Waukegan
The Northern Illinois Airshow at Waukegan National Airport is scheduled as a one-day event and will carry a Remember 9-11 theme. Approximately 10,000 people are expected to watch the exciting aerial performances and share in the excitement that the roar of aircraft engines brings. The show will feature vintage warbirds, mock dogfights, aerobatics, along with many aircraft on static display. Unlike other regional airshows,this one is an up close and personal experience. Attendees can actually walk right up to the airplanes and ask the pilots questions; the show is as much education as it is entertainment. There also will be food and refreshment booths.
O.A.R. is renowned for its intense, vibrant live show and the communal feeling it shares with its fans. With each studio album, the band has endeavored to achieve that sense of immediacy. Bring the friends out for this great concert at Ravinia.
CITY:Highland Park
Black Violin at the Genesee Theatre
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS and a drummer. Along with Chicago Bucket Boys, this should be a show not to miss. Ticket prices are $23.00, $28.00 & $48.00.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers at the Genesee Theatre
The most 'bad to the bone' performer in rock, George Thorogood & the Destroyers are badder then ever. They will be playing a catalog of classics that include Who Do You Love, Bad to the Bone, I Drink Alone, Move it on Over and more. Tickets - $43-$63.
Daniel O'Donnell at the Genesee Theatre
Daniel O'Donnell's is a charismatic, good ol' Irish boy with a voice of gold who has endeared himself to audiences all over the world. Daniel O'Donnell has been a mainstay in the music industry for a quarter of a century, showcasing a mix of old Irish favorites, warm country tunes, and inspirational pieces. Propelled by his charming personality and engaging stage presence, O'Donnell is foremost a performer who truly loves to perform.
Billy Gardell at the Genesee Theatre
Billy Gardell is known as Officer Mike Biggs on the CBS hit show Mike & Molly. Come out and experience his powerhouse stand-up show. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with audiences. The tales about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are told with the skill of a master craftsman.
Clucker's serves only the highest quality organic, natural, golden plump chickens. As each bird is carefully roasted, the irresistible aromas of open air charcoal are infused into the chickens giving them a rich, earthy flavor that's sure to ignite every appetite. From Cajun to Latin the chickens cater to a wide range of taste buds. Menu also includes turkey burgers, salads, Chicken Enchiladas, BBQ Brisket and more along with an array of sides.
In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 23 albums, Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop, and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. He will be performing many of his career hits and as well as songs of the holiday. Tickets range from $49.50-$89.50.
Tighthead Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Mundelein, a suburb of Chicago. Our brewpub is a neighborhood institution where friends and families can meet up and enjoy great music, wonderful company, and the best beer in town. Since we opened our doors in 2011, we have poured our heart and soul into every glass. Stop in and taste what we're talking about!
Presented by the Alpine Runners, this is a 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Youth Mile, and also offers kid's races. Something for all runners and the whole family. The races run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Paulus Park in Lake Zurich. Gatorade, water, and time splits will be available along the course. Food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. No dogs, strollers, bikes, rollerblades or headphones are allowed in the races please.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Pickard China ranks among the finest china made anywhere in the world. The same painstaking craftsmanship and skilled handwork necessary to produce top quality ware has not changed through four generations. Each piece of china produced in the Pickard factory passes through a minimum of 21 stages and three 100% inspections, and is handled by Pickard employees averaging 18 years on the job.
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in "Wines grown from local Vines." The winery sits on one acre of a 10 acre property surrounded by 2,300 grapevines. Vigneto del Bino specializes in producing unique wines from grapevines that grow here in Illinois. The winery building encompasses the manufacturing of the wines, a tasting room and gift shop. Relax and shop for gift items; while sampling our crisp and refreshing wine selection.
Carlos Menica at the Genesee Theatre
Known for his brash comedy about politics and race, Carlos Mencia has been winning over audiences with his take-no-prisoners performing style and humorous observations for decades. Mencia's show pokes fun at everything and everything, from talking about racist road signs to having religious figures wrestle each other. Ticket prices from $38-$48.
Stevens' is a spirited family owned and operated establishment. that strives to make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a warm and comfortable experience close to home. Offering a wide selection of finely aged steaks and chops, the freshest seafood, extensive wine and martini list and an eager staff to serve you.
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the Genesee Theatre. Theresa will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts. Tickets start at $39.75 and will go on sale beginning June 24th.
Longtime Prince collaborator and full-time smooth Morris Day is one of the most swaggering and peacockish funk performers to hit the stage since the Purple One himself. As the frontman of the Time, the charismatic Day built a serious name for himself in the '80s with his colorful showmanship, introducing international audiences to his slick stage presence in musical films like Purple Rain and Graffiti Bridge. Tickets are $29.50-$54.00.
The feel is casual, comfortable yet energetic and an inviting, exciting and sophisticated atmosphere. The menu features artesian hand tossed Pizza made in a wood fired oven with a very thin crust and exceptional flavor profiles, house made chips, Dutch oven steamed mussels, truffle deviled eggs, proprietary ground beef blend hand patty burgers, Braised Beef of the Day and baked pasta dishes. The Brew-House will produce up to 12 different brews to be served, from Lagers to IPA's, to Stout's and seasonal, and even some small batch wood barrel aged specialty beers. The Brew Master will also create craft sodas, do brewery tours and walk throughout the facility and let guests sample our craft brews, and be educated on the Half Day Brewing experience.
Bill Engvall at the Genesee Theatre
Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and one of the top known comedians in the country. Known for his part in the Blue Collar Comedy troupe, Envall's humor and southern charm will make it a night not to be missed.
The Little River Band at the Genesee
The Little River Band is stronger than ever with a rock/country crossover sound and the unmistakable feeling of a band really enjoying itself. Join them at the Genesee with special guests Ambrosia.
Rick Springfield & Loverboy at the Genesee Theatre
One night, two bands that defined the 80's. Rick Springfield became a teenage heartthrob after his smash hit, Jessie's Girl. Loverboy, with their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, has sold more than 10 million albums, and earned four multi-platinum plaques. Don't miss this great night of music.
It is well known that the B-52s are the World's Greatest Party Band. Thirty-five years and over twenty million albums later, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music's most beloved and enduring bands with hits like Love Shack, Rock Lobster, Dance this Mess Around, Roam and Private Idaho. Tickets are $28-$73.
Fame! The Musical at the James Lumber Center
Derived from the award-winning film and television series, Fame - The Musical follows the incredible journey of a group of vibrant, multi-cultural young artists at New York's High School of Performing Arts. Featuring music for the ages, this riveting theatrical odyssey inspires audiences to embrace their talents and follow their dreams.
The Avett Brothers at the Genesee Theatre
The Avett Brothers joined together to present songs about the human experience. Subject matters are tragic, joyful, and inexhaustible. They combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, indie rock, honky tonk, and ragtime to produce a novel sound. Tickets are priced at $68-$78.
An Afternoon with Rita Moreno at the James Lumber Center
For pairing an afternoon of story with song, Rita Moreno is both master chef and sommelier. The table is set with a full course that includes some of Rita's favorites from the American songbook -- Broadway classics, including selections from West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard, Master Class, Swing, Jazz, selections from her new Spanish album, Una Vez Más and even Rap. Enjoy a confection of her experiences, anecdotes and encounters collected over her storied lifetime.
The Monkees - 50th Anniversary Tour at the Genesee Theatre
Here they come again hey, hey, it's The Monkees! 50 years after their groundbreaking show and hit singles first took televisions and record players by storm, original Monkees members Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork of the Monkees reunite to perform a full evening of magic music and multi-media splendor! Don't miss this incredible evening of history-making hits like Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville, I'm a Believer, A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You. Tickets $40.00 to $95.00 with VIP Packages available.
Vince Gill at the Genesee Theatre
One of the most popular singers in modern country music, famous for top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm tenor. Vince Gill visits the Genesee Theatre for a night of his greatest hits including When I Call Your Name, Look at Us, Go Rest High on That Mountain and The Heart Won't Lie. Tickets go on sale starting July 22.
Alice Cooper at the Genesee Theatre
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Spend the night with his rock-psyscho drama, featuring his greatest hits like School's Out, I'm Eighteen, Poison, No More Mr. Nice Guy and many more. Tickets go on sale starting July 22nd.
In the Mood at the James Lumber Center
n The Mood celebrates the music of the 1930s and 40s, the Big Band era, with a sensational 13-piece String of Pearls Orchestra and fabulous singers and dancers. The great melodies and lyrics that are still with us today are presented in a musical revue that is jazzy, sentimental, rhythmic, nostalgic and patriotic-all happening at the same time. With music arrangements, costumes and choreography, In The Mood is as authentic as it gets.
Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas at James Lumber Center
From the infinite treasury of Ireland's cultural heritage comes Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas - a recreation of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland in the 1940s. Neighbors gather around the fireside for a night of traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling from native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. There is magic in the air when the neighbors knock sparks off the flagstone floors with their dancing and the rafters sing with fiery traditional music. A wholesome Christmas show for all the family to enjoy. Contact the Box Office for complete details on the tickets.
Masters of Soul at the James Lumber Center
The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Jackson Five, and Stevie Wonder are just some of the iconic Motown artists who have earned their place in the history of all popular music. In this ultimate stroll down memory lane, Masters of Soul celebrates these artists and many more via incredible harmonies, stylish costumes and endless smooth moves.
You've Got A Friend 'The Music of Carole King and James Taylor' at the James Lumber Center
This nostalgic concert performance pays homage to the music, lyrics and melodies that comprise the timeless songbook of Carole King and James Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, hit songwriter, Kirsti Mann, and national recording artist, Jonathan Birchfield, share their incredible onstage chemistry and unique artistry, capturing the essence of friendship through music.
The Magic of Bill Blagg at the James Lumber Center
Bill Blagg is one of the nation's top touring illusionists, thrilling thousands and leaving people in complete disbelief as he creates the impossible. Prepare to be amazed as he passes through the blades of an industrial fan, shrinks his body to just 6" tall and instantly teleports across the theatre.
Harvest Celebration Crush at Vigneto del Bino
Make plans to come out to Vigneto del Bino Winery's annual Harvest Celebration Crush. Enjoy discounts on wines, wine tastings, gift basket raffle, music from 4pm-7pm, food, stomping the grapes and make a T-shirt.
An Evening With Jillian Michaels at the Genesee Theatre
Each show is a truly unique, interactive evening of wit, humor, inspiration, information, and audience Q&A that will help you shatter any and all obstacles holding you back. In her trademark, authentic no-nonsense style, Jillian answers your questions, shares her personal stories, and offers up the critical tools for taking control of your health, your emotions, your relationships, your career, and ultimately your life.
Survivor, John Waite and A Flock of Seagulls at the Genesee
Go back in time for a night of 80's rock with Survivor, John Waite and A Flock of Seagulls. Before the show, tease your hair and wear your best frayed jeans and enter the 80's costume contest. Prizes for best male, female and couple will be awarded.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
In a new Halloween event called Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, more than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins—some as large as 150 pounds—will light up the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Replacing HallowFest, Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns is the only event of its kind in the Chicago area. The LED-lit jack-o'-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway, starting at the Esplanade. Along the way, encounter entertaining characters, view the ghostly trains in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, and find seasonal light food and drink, such as apple doughnuts, cider, and ale, for sale.
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia Presents Cinderella
The State Ballet Theater of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, brings the world's most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of 65 distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world. Ticket prices are $29.50, $42.50 & $52.50.
At Light the Lamp Brewery, we're always inspired by great beer. Our tap room is inspired by our passion; hockey. All of our beers undergo a rigorous process from start to finish to ensure that every sud gratifies your taste buds.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
The RAM offers a casual dining atmosphere, including a brew house with adjoining bar/lounge and restaurant areas. Lively environment accompanied by great house-brewed beers and daily food specials.
Six Flags Great America Bonus Weekend
Six Flags Great America will be open for an extra bonus weekend this year for those who want to take on the thrill rides one more time before the park closes for the season. With Fright Fest closing on October 31st, the park will open for regular visits on November 5th and 6th with limited hours. Please check the website for special hours.
Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever at the Genesee Theatre
Only a few artists in history have been capable of defining an entire era of music. Ronnie Spector, formerly of the Ronettes, is the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 1960's. Now see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee for a one night performance of her Best Christmas Party Ever. Here songs like Be My Baby, Sleigh Ride, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Walking in the Rain and many more. Tickets $28-$49.
Only Child Brewing Company is a small batch, family owned & operated brewery in Chicago's North Shore. As a Husband & Wife team, (Ben & Amanda Rossi) we put our heads & hearts together to bring our passion to your glasses & it is very plain to see that all of our beers are brewed with artistry & a great deal of care. A Tap Room has been added where guests can enjoy the freshest Only Child beers possible.
Lake Forest Symphony Concert - Eroica
Maestro Kulenovic and the Lake Forest Symphony begin the 59th Season with a reverent tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Barber's solemn Adagio opens the program, and guest soloist Stefan Milenkovic champions Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The orchestra closes the program with the courageous optimism of the Eroica Symphony.
The Wizards of Winter at the Genesee Theatre
Starting out as a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute to raise money for a local food pantry, Wizards of Winter have become a musical force of its own design. Simultaneously recalling a heyday of classical tinged rock that is park and parcel of older listeners' mythology and amping it up in an aggressive way that appeals to young rock fans. This is one show the whole family will enjoy together.
David Adler Music and Arts Center
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Around this time last year, Dalhousie's women's hockey team not only caught the attention of the Gazette, but that of media outlets across the nation. Seventeen senior members of the team were suspended after the discovery that first-year players were… Continue Reading
The Dalhousie Tigers men's hockey team faced the co-first place Acadia Axemen Friday Jan. 24 at the Halifax Forum. Despite being at opposite ends of the standings, both teams came into the match coming off two-game losing streaks and were… Continue Reading
Friday night is usually a time for celebration—an opportunity to leave one's weekday cares behind. For the Dalhousie Tigers women's basketball team, however, last Friday was anything but jubilant. Missed defensive assignments and wasted offensive opportunities doomed the Tigers (5-5),… Continue Reading
Turns out, winning a league championship doesn't get old for Dalhousie men's lacrosse. When the champagne bottle had been emptied, the last hugs exchanged and the hollers had finally died down, the Tigers once again proved they are the finest… Continue Reading
Hockey: On-ice struggles continue A disappointing weekend for Tigers hockey ended on a redeeming note, as Dalhousie's women's team overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 tie against UPEI on Saturday, Nov. 2. Forwards Courtney Sheedy and Elena Tsitouras scored… Continue Reading
It's what the Dalhousie men's and women's cross-country teams have been working for throughout the year. All the early morning practices, the vigorous training schedule and the competition during the regular season leads to one moment: the Atlantic University Sport… Continue Reading
A new era for Tigers women's hockey began this weekend, as a Dalhousie team carrying 15 rookies kicked off its 2013-14 campaign with mixed results. The youthful Tigers appeared overmatched in their 7-0 road-trip loss to St. FX on Oct…. Continue Reading
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Afternoon Reading: WaMu and the Emerald City
What does TPG's cash infusion in Washington Mutual mean to its hometown of Seattle?
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In the coverage of mergers and acquisitions, the impact on the local community can sometimes be forgotten. Granted TPG's investment in the nation's largest savings and loan isn't an acquisition. Yet TPG clearly expects and wants a big return from this bet. And that may mean eventually selling its stake or an outright acquisition of WaMu by another company, writes Jon Talton in the Seattle Times.
For Seattle, the loss of another corporate headquarters, especially a banking headquarters, wouldn't be a good thing. "Seattle may think it already has the scar tissue to withstand another headquarters loss, especially having survived the departure of Boeing when the bosses decamped for Chicago in 2001. But losing a bank headquarters is arguably more painful. The headquarters of major banks (and large S&Ls) are unique assets. They represent centers of capital and talent and are bulwarks of downtown real estate."
While the deal may have a downside for Seattle, it could be a boon–at least from a PR standpoint–for the private-equity industry. "The private equity firms could be cast as saviors of companies with deep roots in their communities, perhaps preserving thousands of jobs," writes Roddy Boyd at Fortune.
So what does the WaMu news mean to its customers? The LA Times provides a Q&A to answer some of the biggest questions.
Portfolio.com's Felix Salmon wonders if Citigroup will let him buy back his debt at 90 cents on the dollar?…So what would the value of The New York Times newspaper be it was broken out from New York Times Co.? $1.6 billion , but someone probably shell out twice that, concludes Douglas A. McIntyre at 24/7 Wall Street…If the current troubles facing investment banks were a baseball game, they would be in the final innings, says Morgan Stanley's John Mack, according to Reuters' DealZone…Not a big surprise, but Thomas Lee predicts no big LBOs for at least a year, writes Yves Smith at Naked Capitalism.…Michael Lewis on the rise and rise of analyst Meredith Whitney over at Bloomberg…The Bear Stearns Tombstone.
From peHUB's First Read post: Quote of the Day comes from a letter to the Economist, from John Baumeister of Edmonds, Washington: "The present economic situation requires a new terminology, borrowed from physical science. For example, sublimation: the process by which assets considered solid evaporate without first passing through a liquid phase, as in, 'Oh, no. My stock in Bear Stearns just sublimated.'"


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The Beatrice Orangemen have a new head coach and the school didn't have to look far to find the right candidate for the job. Matt Zajicek takes over the reins of a program that's had success in recent years.
Zajicek played for Beatrice in the mid '90s, playing under former Beatrice head coach, Jim Weeks, who now is the head coach at Doane College.
Zajicek has spent 10 seasons as an assistant, making stops at Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln High and Lincoln North Star.


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Kings and Queens of the HIll
Photography: Eric Kiel
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On the mountain, the fun can turn fatal, and making the call to prevent disaster is as important as responding to it. Sometimes the switch in job demands can be breathtaking. In minutes, it is possible to go from the stern task of pulling a person's pass for reckless and endangering behavior, to acting like the friendly local tour guide: Advising people on the best way down the mountain according to their abilities, indicating the best groomed runs, even pointing out the shortest lunch lines. People management is dynamic; each day can seem the same, yet each is different, and equally challenging. Another component of the job (one least visible) is stabilizing the mountain. After an all-night snowfall and before most skiers have unplugged their boot warmers, the patrol is high on the mountain on avalanche control, working out the danger spots. First, they'll send projectiles into the known danger areas, such as The Bowls, from the "Avalauncher" on Guntower Lane. Then, working in groups of three, they'll throw 2-pound, high-explosive hand charges, sort of a mini depth charge that doesn't show much on the surface, but reverberates beneath the surface and settles the newly fallen snow.
After that comes ski-checking, the edgy part of the operation similar to clearing a minefield, and just as dangerous. By skiing out on the highest and most logical point that an avalanche might cut loose, the patrolman actually tries to set one off. This is a moment shared by many disciplines; a paratrooper catapulting out of an aircraft, a big-water kayaker launching into a class VI rapid, or a rodeo bullfighter filling the gap between the bull and a downed rider. In cliché, as well as reality, it is a moment of truth. The poet James Dickey once said, "if you're bored with your life, risk it!" It's unlikely the men and women of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol are bored with their lives, but this is a moment when training, skill and intuition meld, match an uncontrollable and unstable element of nature, and attempt to master it. Although sometimes unspoken, it is one of the reasons they are here, and it adds a keen edge to their lives.
In the middle of all of this, or basically at the heart of this job, is the word "first." First on the hill, first called, first responder, first aid. It's the heart of what they do and the heart of why they do it. First always in the mind of any patrolman arriving at the scene of an accident ("wreck" in the parlance) is how to handle it expeditiously, professionally, and with the utmost care given to the injured party and those associated. You may not hear it articulated on a daily basis around the ski patrol hut, but there are profound rewards for this job. Aiding the injured, calming the fearful and distraught, and lending a strong shoulder when one is needed are tasks that make the early mornings, the cold feet, the endless shoveling and living with the danger of snowslides, worthwhile.
Finally, comes the last run of the day—"the final sweep"—a lovely description and act that can be compared to many like moments in the world. Moments like shutting down an amusement park, shooing everyone out so the attendants can bask in a moment of silence. Or it can be compared to a busy restaurant when all of the revelers and happy diners have departed, and the door is locked, leaving all the rooms blissfully silent and peaceful.
It is much like that when the patrol closes down the mountain each evening. Making long, lazy, sweeping turns on empty runs. Seeking stragglers or lost persons, but hoping none will be found to break the reverie of the moment. Pausing at the top of the Stielhung on Warm Springs, or the bottom of College, or on a ridge between The Bowls to watch the last rays of the sun paint the hills a rosy alpenglow. Seeking to hold the silence, or the light.
Yet understanding that all is fleeting, fleeting as life, fleeting as this moment paused to contemplate a lifestyle chosen, a lifestyle lived. An intensely private moment, that you, as a Sun Valley Ski Patrolman, know . . . whether having gone to work this year, or 30 years ago . . . you know that you own the soul of this mountain, or it owns yours. >>>
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The DD1206 RF Wireless Signal Detector from KJB Security Products is a counter-surveillance device. Unlike sweeping-type devices, it detects modern hidden bugs that use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Such bugs, especially Bluetooth types, are practically undetectable by common RF detectors because of their very low transmitted power and a special type of modulation.
The DD1206 signal detector uses a separate channel (2.44 GHz) frequency pre-selector to detect and locate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with a much higher sensitivity. The unit then processes the demodulated signal to identify the detected protocol. In addition, the unit can detect all types of conventional bugging devices (FM-modulated transmitters, digital transmitters, GSM bugs, etc). Correlation function discovers FM transmitters where this unit produces a loop-back effect. A microphone transmitter picks up the sound and transmits the beep.
The demodulation display will pick up the transmission and flash simultaneously. Also, when the unit detects other transmissions, different sound comes from the unit that depends on the type of transmission it detects. The extra antenna allows the device to avoid interference from external sources in cities or near broadcasting towers.
- Detects digital and analog transmitters in the frequency ranges of main antenna (40 MHz to 4 GHz) and auxiliary antenna (2.44 GHz)
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
Mis-Match in Boston, MassEaten by Elizabeth Halen at 4:06 PM
I recently traveled to Boston to present a paper I wrote at the Eastern Sociological Society's 76th Annual Meeting. While I was excited to present at the conference, I was more excited to party and eat in Boston, as well as visit with my dear friend, Angela.
Here we are on the first night in town, I'd met Angela for beers a few hours earlier, so we were sufficiently toasted. This is the usually the point in the night where it is a bad idea to order a martini. Why? Because you'll spill the damn thing all over your lap! Who's idea was it to put it in that stupid glass? I don't remember what kind I had, but it was delicious.
Angela picked the restaurant, Match, based on my explaining we had some bourgeoisie eaters and a vegetarian, as well as people who love to drink! All requirements satisfied, we took the T (which is superior to SEPTA by far) to Hynes/ICA, walked one block up Mass Ave, and we had arrived. I felt a bit underdressed at first, but it was really just the hostessess who were overdressed. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
I ordered the lobster burger with onion rings, sounds fast food, but it was so not. Look at this plate! Actually, it's four plates. One just for ketchup! And one just to hold the ketchup and onion rings! Aside from being only four bites big, the lobster burger was incredibly yummy and fresh.
Would I go back? Probably not. A little pricey for little food. Though I couldn't finish my onion rings, even after sharing with the table, I would have loved a full size lobster burger instead of this slider version. Boston on the whole? I pretty lousy trip. Angela and I had a few nice hours together where we played Scrabble and ate pizza, but I found the trip, and the city, more annoying than anything else.
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- toni said...10:39 AMyes, of course I will try to take pictures of food in Japan...unless it's extremely against customs and what-have-you. If so, I'll take pictures of the food we make at my aunts. :) miss you!
- April said...1:44 PMSorry to hear the trip to Boston sucked, but then, Boston does tend to suck.
If you're in southern New England again anytime in the near future, let me know and I'll introduce you to my favorite Providence sushi restaurant.
- Angela said...1:14 PMI agree that Boston sucks (that's why I'm trying like hell to get out), but hopefully the trip as a whole was okay (despite our little spat). You should have taken a pic of the burritos at Anna's! That was something good about Boston, right? Well, actually it was in Brookline so I guess it doesn't count! Anyway, hope you're doing well...I'll give you a call tonight!


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Feeling rather special, on Wednesday the 23rd of January, I was invited to a press-exclusive preview of the much-anticipated Dead Spare 3, playing up until a point 2-3 hours into the game. If this slice is anything to go by, the full experience of the game will be absolutely worth the wait and the price (and the clunkiness of gameplay) to any fan of the series, and definitely recommended to anyone who's missed the predecessors. Oh, and anyone who likes horror games. Actually that's probably a more important criterion.
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Dead Hungry Diner
I thought it should be best to open this review by saying quite clearly that I've never been a fan of time management games. The only games that fit into the genre (if it can really be called a genre) that I had seen played were very unappealing Flash games, so upon watching the trailer of Dead Hungry Diner and actually feel excited to play the game, I was awfully surprised. Because Dead Hungry Diner is a time management game. Okay, I probably should have said that first…
I am a games writer. That's what I do–I write about games. Usually, this involves composing reviews of games. I play a game, analyse both its positive and negative points, and write about thousand words summarising my opinion on said game, followed by a score out of ten. This time, my job was much more difficult.
Black Mesa
I went into Half-Life (HL1) for the first time twelve years after its release fully aware that my expectations of how a game was to be designed was determined by contemporary releases, so playing this older game may be awkward, but I planned on appreciating the older style gameplay and lower quality graphics as they were. With this perspective I had an awesome time, because even though some parts of the game felt tedious or confusing and the graphics were dreadful (compared to 2010 releases, that is), the gameplay was an absolute blast. For the last eight years a team now consisting of forty volunteers has been bringing this experience into the more modern Source engine used for Half-Life 2 (HL2). As a result of this, their title Black Mesa feels like an awkward mash-up of the two Valve games, HL1 and HL2, and both benefits and suffers because of this. With such a long development time, does the satisfaction of a fresh revisit to a classic title justify all the time and effort put into the project? To be frank, I'm not entirely sure.
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Here it is! It's here! It has arrived! Yes, it's finally time for the (far too) long awaited presentation of the ultimate award to be given out on this week of weeks! That's right–in just a few lines, you yourself will be clicking on the image below and finding out which game will go home with the most prestigious award. Firstly, however, I'd like to take this opportunity to recap on what has been both a marvellous and somewhat bland year for video games.
Sixth Outstanding Game of 2012
That brings us to the final award (I mean it this time, I promise) before the ultimate Game of the Year award for 2012. This is the sixth (and final) (and possibly most controversial) Outstanding Game award to be given out to games from 2012. And the award goes to…
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Sorry, boys and girls! I forgot two very worthy winners of the Outstanding Game last night. The two upcoming award winners are very different games, and many of you might not agree with at least one of them, but they are two games that did a huge amount to further the games industry and deserve some form of accolade. The first winner–and fifth overall Outstanding Game winner–is:


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A former martial arts instructor has admitted to a child sex charge as part of a plea agreement.
According to court documents, Michael Koke pleaded guilty to one count of importuning in exchange for a two-year prison term. He must also register as a Tier I sex offender for the rest of his life.
Police said Koke forced a 7-year-old girl to put lotion on his genitalia while he gratified himself and also watched pornographic videos in her presence.
Instructors at a tae kwon do studio where Koke previously took classes and worked said others in the martial arts community did not respect Koke or associate with him.
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I may be going to Cleveland over the 4th. Any special events I should be aware of, or any don't miss activities or restaurants?
Thanks! Happy Fri!
I may be going to Cleveland over the 4th. Any special events I should be aware of, or any don't miss activities or restaurants?
Thanks! Happy Fri!
Alysha (lindrusso) would harass me from here to Christmas if I didn't say PLEASE GO TO LOLA OR LOLITA!!
That's where I didn't go when I didn't go to Cleveland. I also didn't go to The West Side Market.
Happiness is not a goal, it is a byproduct. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Great Lakes Brewery is walking distance from the West Side Market. East Coast Custard is sooo good. I recommend the turtle sundae or ice cream sandwich. If you leave the city, Cleveland Hts is neighboring and not far, Aladdin's at Cedar and Fairmont, or Cafe Tandoor near Cedar and Taylor. The botanical garden at University Circle is a nice place to walk around. There is Little Italy too but I haven't been there for a long time. I'm racking my brain to see if I can remember more.
Have a great trip!
"A person's a person no matter how small." Horton
These are all great ideas, keep in mind the West Side Market is only open Mon. WEd Fri and Sat. I doubt it will be open on the 4th. Be sure to note the incredible ceiling in the indoor part of the market.
The Cleveland Museaum of Art just opened a new wing that is sure to be great. The Museaum is really fantastic. Obviously the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museaum is good, currently showing a Bruce Springsteen exhibit. The science museaum is good. Our zoo also has a dinosaur exhibit going on.....
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Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry
Number the Stars Theme of Fear
Okay, okay, we admit it: Shmoop is afraid of giant spiders. But we'd take a million giant spiders over the kind of fear the characters face in Number the Stars. What they're up against is pretty terrifying. This is one of the worst periods in history, after all. But it's also important to think about how they handle their fear. And if you check out what we have to say about "Courage," you'll see that they pretty much rock it.
Questions About Fear
- What's the scariest moment in the book? Why is that moment scarier than the rest? Are there any moments in the book where the characters aren't frightened?
- In Number the Stars, is it more dangerous to be afraid or to be brave?
- Do the Nazis have anything to be afraid of?
- How do Lois Lowry's writing style and tone contribute to the fear the reader feels?
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Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil's advocate.
The fear that Ellen feels and the fear that Annemarie feels are totally different.
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This is the main safety component of a high pressure cleaning system where trigger operated gun is being used. It along with the trigger gun literally controls the traffic flow of water in the system. Without an unloader valve when gun is shut off, the pressure will continue to rise until either the motor - engine stalls or pump, hose or gun ruptures. Unloader divert all or part of the flow to a supply tank or the inlet of pump (should not connect without manufacturers' permission) to prevent pressure from building up. When gun is opened water moves from outlet of pump through hose to gun and nozzle. When trigger is released the valve closes and the unloader is activated either by an increase in pressure (pressure actuated type) or a reduction in flow (flow actuated type). Water flows into channel and pushes piston down which opens bypass valve. The unloader diverts flow of water from outlet side of pump back to inlet side causing water to flow back to pump virtually under no pressure.
Advantages of flow actuated unloader is that hose and pump pressure is reduced in unload mode. This is safer for hot water coil and when operator does not want fast kick back when gun trigger is depressed. It however, cannot be used on multi gun systems and is generally more expensive and sensitive to adjust.
Pressure actuated type is the common. It traps pressure in hose during unload mode so immediate pressure is available when gun is opened.
Pressure of system can be controlled to some extend by adjusting the tension on the spring holding the piston in the valve in place. Changing nozzle is preferred method of controlling pressure and unloader should only be adjusted to fine tune the system.
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WASHINGTON -- The military is investigating what appears to be the first case of American troops killed by a missile fired from a U.S. drone.
The investigation is looking into the deaths of a Marine and a Navy medic apparently mistaken for insurgents in southern Afghanistan last week. The two appear to have been killed by a Hellfire missile fired from a Predator drone, two senior U.S. defense officials said Tuesday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is pending.
Unmanned aircraft have proven to be powerful weapons in Afghanistan and Iraq and their use has expanded to new areas and missions each year of those conflicts. Some drones are used for surveillance and some, such as the drone in this case, are armed and used for hunting militants and their hideouts.
Officials said this is the first case they know of in which a drone may have been involved in a friendly fire incident in which U.S. troops were killed, and they are trying to determine how it happened.
Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith of Arlington, Tex., and Seaman Benjamin D. Rast of Niles, Mich., were hit while moving toward other Marines who were under fire in Helmand province.
Military officials in Afghanistan declined to provide any details, saying only that it was a friendly fire incident. "A formal investigation will determine the circumstances that led to the incident," the International Security Assistance Force said in a statement last week.
But reports from the field indicate that the Marines who were under attack mistook Smith and Rast for militants heading their way and called in a strike from a U.S. Air Force Predator, one official said.
Currently, Air Force Predators and Reapers, the high-flying hunter-killer drones, are logging 48 of the 24-hour air patrols a day, moving toward a goal of 65 in 2013. The aircraft are prized for their intelligence gathering proficiency and ability to pinpoint targets, reducing the risk to U.S. pilots and other personnel.
Under pressure from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Air Force has dramatically increased the number of armed and unarmed drones in the war zones over the past three years.


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OK I got it working... Mostly... I don't know if it was a combination of changes that made the difference, but I'll put down what I did. First, I switched my select object in the form bean into just a string type from a string array (it was allowing the selection of one entry anyways). Second, rather than just blanking out the options map, I also blanked out the select object [eg form.setSelect("")].
Now when I select an entry and click delete, the resulting select list is short one visible element. However, you can still select the blank spot where that last entry used to be. However, this is not a huge issue for me now; I will investigate this at a later time.


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Seawolves Fall 4-2 at Vermont
May 15, 2005
Burlington, Ver. - A three-run seventh inning broke a 1-1 tie and propelled Vermont to 4-2 victory over the Stony Brook baseball team on Sunday afternoon at Centennial Field. The loss drops the Seawolves to 22-26 this season and evens their America East record at 9-9. The Brook stands in sixth place in the America East heading into the final week of the season, but still can qualify for the four-team conference tournament.
The Seawolves took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Andrew Larsen drew a leadoff walk and came around to score on a double play off the bat of Isidro Fortuna. Stony Brook starter Tom Koehler held the one-run lead until the sixth inning, when Miguel Magrass tripled and scored on Stony Brook error two batters later.
Vermont broke the tie an inning later with three runs to take a 4-1 lead. Another Stony Brook error led to the first run of the inning before Magrass doubled home a run and Kyle Massie added an RBI single.
Matt Devins hit a solo home run to lead off the eighth inning but that was all the Seawolves could muster as Vermont held on for the 4-2 final.
Koehler threw six strong innings in a no-decision, allowing just one unearned run on four hits while striking out five. Matt Restivo (4-4) suffered the loss.
Devins went 3-for-3 to lead the Seawolves at the plate, while Larsen and Chris Sipp added two hits apiece.
The Seawolves will be back in action next weekend at home versus Northeastern, playing a single game on Friday at 3 p.m. at Suffolk Community College and a doubleheader on Saturday back at University Field starting at 11 a.m. The Seawolves need to sweep all three games from the Huskies to have any hope of making the postseason.


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Some years ago, while doing research on the properties of sorghum seed, I discovered that a genetic female hormone was quite prevalent in these small, glossy kernels.I had a feeling that this sorghum hormone could, perhaps, influence the percentage of hens hatched (female birds), and – to check this "hunch" – I set up an experiment using zebra finches. Because zebra finches regularly hatch up to four eggs a month, this breed seemed like the best choice available to me.Before I began the research, these birds had hatched out a predictable half-and-half mixture of male and female finches.I decided to keep a full dish of sorghum seeds in the aviary at all times and watch for developments.At first the birds didn't show much interest in their new sorghum food, but over the course of three or four weeks-they began to feed on the sorghum before moving on to their regular feeders. This pattern steadily developed during both the morning and evening feedings. After two or three months, I began to notice a distinct increase in the number of female birds hatched.By the end of the first year of sorghum-supplemented feeding, my finches produced close to four female birds for every 1 male bird hatched!
Unfortunately, other (and, at the moment, more important) matters interrupted my experiments before I could take the time to see if my "discovery" held true for larger birds, too.I do hope to continue this research — as soon as time allows — with Marsh's Pharaoh Coturnix Quail. The Coturnix Quail are about the most prolific larger fowl that I've come across. Quail eggs hatch within 16 days, and the chicks actually begin laying eggs themselves by five or six weeks after hatching. Obviously, these qualities would help the experiments proceed quickly.In the meantime, however, I'm glad to pass this little bit of information along to anyone who has a few chickens, geese, etc. and who would be interested in seeing if sorghum seed will increase the percentage of female chicks produced by these more practical barnyard fowls.I can assure you that I've found nothing in sorghum that was not definitely beneficial to the health of any birds fed on this seed.I'd appreciate it if any of you poultry-raising MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers who try this experiment with your own birds would drop me a line. I'd love to hear your results if you notice any.
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KRI features: GPU furPosted Tuesday, 19 October, 2010 - 15:36 by kvark
Hello everyone!
I'd like to present the most complex KRI technology - fur module.
In short: exploiting the existent GPU particle module plus geometry shaders allows to model & render the fur in a standard way: pure geometry.
First, I've made an article about the system (in 3 parts), where you can find the most detailed description of how it works. You can see it right on the title www.gamedev.net page. For those lazy ones providing the direct link:
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Tired of supplying your buddies with beers and sodas when they're hanging out at your house? Why not get yourself a vending machine, and stock it with their favorite beverages?
Get a cool vintage one with custom art-say, an automotive or a racing theme, perfect for the garage or man cave-and it will be a conversation piece that also turns a profit.
American Soda Machines (www.americansodamachines.com) can work up a design featuring any image you like, using stock photos or your own, on their restored vintage machines. The squared-off, 1960s-style provides the biggest canvas, but the company also offers the older, rounded-top and chest-type styles.
Prices for a custom machine at $2695, while a restored beverage-themed machine is $2495.


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Sonu Nigam entering Malayalam with 1993 Bombay March 12
Sonu Nigam has sung a song called 'Chakkaramavin Kombath' for the movie 1993 Bombay March 12. Rafeeq Ahmed has penned the lyrics and blind musician Afzal Youf has composed music for the song. Sonu's first Malayalam solo is released this week. Meanwhile, the movie has also songs by Kailash kher, Sadhana Sargam, Usha Uthup and Ganesh Somasundaram.
Sonu Nigam became popular by singing Mohammad Rafi songs, which got him hundreds of offers in Bollywood films. He has sung many songs in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada and has even done his own Kannada album called 'Neene Bari Neene'. He has also bagged a few awards for his South Indian film songs. Now, it should be seen whether he will be able to throw his charms on Malayalam listeners with his soothing voice or not.


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After 2012 near miss, Georgia coach Mark Richt ready for this season
Published: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10:18 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10:18 a.m.
HOOVER | The Georgia Bulldogs took national champion Alabama to the wire last December in the SEC Championship Game, losing 32-28 and finishing just 5 yards away from a winning score at the end.
Georgia went 12-2 last season and is the pick of the media to win the SEC Eastern Division again.
Head coach Mark Richt returns for his 13th season at Georgia.
"That's exciting for me to still be at Georgia," Richt said Thursday at SEC Media Days. "It's a lot of fun."
Last year's run to nearly topple Alabama from the top of the SEC heap is a motivating factor for Georgia.
"We got a taste of how close you can get and not quite get it done," Richt said. "The goal for us is to get to Atlanta (for the SEC title game) as it always is."
The Bulldogs have 10 starters returning on offense, including quarterback Aaron Murray, who has passed for more than 3,000 yards in each of his three previous seasons as the starter.
"Aaron Murray, great player, has had all the competition in the world in SEC games throughout his career," RIcht said. "He's a 365-day-a-year quarterback. Every day he's got a plan to get better.
"He's a very, very gracious ambassador for Georgia and we're blessed to have him."
Running backs Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall are back after combining for more than 2,100 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns last year.
"Murray knows that a great running back and a great running game is his best friend," Richt said.
The Bulldogs have to replace seven starters on defense, including stars like linebackers Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree.
Georgia's schedule will be tougher this season, starting with the opener at Clemson followed by a key SEC East home game against South Carolina. The Bulldogs also play Florida in the East and have LSU at home.
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Deals of the Day: NYSE Shareholders Say Talk to Nasdaq
Deals of the Day gathers all the biggest news of the morning related to mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, financing and private equity. Deal Journal's homepage is http://blogs.wsj.com/deals. You can see real-time updates of our posts and our favorite deal-related articles on other Web sites through our Twitter feed, @WSJDealJournal.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nasdaq-NYSE: NYSE Euronext shareholders urged the company to open merger discussions with rival Nasdaq OMX Group, but the New York Stock Exchange owner defended its position that straying from a pending deal with Frankfurt's Deutsche Börse would be a mistake. [WSJ] Related: Nasdaq and ICE are poised to go hostile in their bid for NYSE Euronext after shareholders ratcheted up pressure on the Big Board parent to get a better deal. [Reuters]
SunPower: French oil major Total plans to acquire a 60% stake in SunPower, a deal that values the U.S.-based solar-panel maker at $2.3 billion. [Dow Jones Newswires]
Saab: GM and the Swedish government agreed to a tentative deal with Saab's parent company that would allow a financing deal with a Russian businessman. [NY Times]
Community-Tenet: Community Health, which has been trying to buy Tenet Healthcare, rejected Tenet's accusations that it improperly admitted patients to its hospitals, calling its smaller rival "misguided and wrong." [Reuters]
Fortune Brands: Blackstone is teaming up with Callaway Golf for a possible bid for Fortune Brands's golf business, two sources familiar with the matter said. [Reuters]
Consolidated Precision Products: The aerospace and defense parts maker, has hired banks to advise it on selling the company, which could fetch up to $1 billion, people familiar with the matter said. [Reuters]
Gen-Probe: The diagnostic test maker hired Morgan Stanley to seek a buyer for the company. [Reuters]
RBS: BB&T and PNC are among lenders that have shown interest in buying RBS's U.S. consumer bank. [Bloomberg]
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Berkshire's annual meeting: Now that a committee of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. directors has passed judgment on the controversy over David Sokol's personal stock purchases, shareholders of the conglomerate are waiting to hear Mr. Buffett's personal view of the conduct of one of his former top lieutenants. [WSJ]
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Chrysler: The auto maker plans to take out bank loans and sell debt later this quarter to repay $6.6 billion in bailout loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments. [WSJ]
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Foreclosures: Under orders from U.S. regulators, 14 financial institutions have until mid-June to lay out plans to clean up their mortgage-servicing operations—and another 60 days to make the changes.But progress is uneven. [WSJ] Related: Some judges are skeptical of claims by lenders that they have substantially improved their foreclosure procedures since controversy over the practices exploded last fall. [WSJ]
AIG: The insurer alleged it suffered losses from insuring complex mortgage securities created and managed by ICP Asset Management. It also named Moore Capital Management in the lawsuit. [WSJ]
Financial Institutions
China: China's effort to promote wider use of its currency will be the wedge that opens the door to a bigger role in foreign markets for Citic Securities, a top executive at the brokerage said. [WSJ]
Deutsche Bank: The German bank reported a 17% jump in net profit for the first quarter lifted by recent acquisitions and assisted by the performance of its investment bank. [WSJ]
Citi debt collection: The bank has hired more than 1,400 people and brought its debt-collection duties in Indonesia in-house, following accusations that outside debt collectors used by the bank may have caused the death of a credit-card debtor. [WSJ]
Capital Markets
Renren: The Chinese social-networking company, which is hoping to raise $584 million in a public listing on the NYSE, lowered a key user number in its prospectus, highlighting the murkiness of data in China's high-flying Internet sector. [WSJ]
Blackstone: The PE giant is buying the top 11 floors of the former New York Times Building, on West 43rd Street, for $160 million, just four years after the 15-story building sold for $525 million. [NY Times]


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A new sushi restaurant on South Granville. A welcomed change to the neighbourhood, from the "Wrap zone" that previously held the location. This week was their grand opening and the no tax banners and signs attracted my attention. Though it not being on street level and the need to walk down a flight of steps hid it from general view.
Once inside the space opens up, with a sushi bar by the door and a dining space done in black and white to the right. The bar was left simple with black shelves holding white dishware. Their logo branded behind all this and spotlighted with lamps. For a small sushi place it was eye catching. A cozy space to have dinner at and enjoy your company in. I am sure "Sushi Van" will give the two sushi restaurants in either direction a run for their money. Three chefs worked behind the sushi bar. Two in black coats and caps, one in a traditional male style kimono. A server/hostess in branded tee and a bus girl in all black ran the front of store. Both buzzed around running odd jobs. Everyone working today was in a good mood they joked with customers and laughed with each other. And they were all conversing in Japanese so things seemed authentic.
The small stone fireplace, the black painted wooden tables and chairs, and potted green plants kept things looking fresh and clean. Each table was prepped with a delicate white soy sauce jug and tiny sauce bowls to pour it into. A welcomed change from the usual reusable "kikkoman" bottles used else where. The tea was free and set up as self serve by the cash desk, and soft drinks were available at cost, in a cooler that you grabbed yourself.
Right a 6pm, for the early dinner rush, individual bodies came filing in. I just missed the line and eagerly order. I was asked to wait for 15 minutes for my take out to come to pass. But between the two sushi chef my 15 minute wait easily became 9. The extra appeal and the added popularity of the place probably came from their promotions. As I mentioned earlier, this was their week long Grand opening celebration. They offered their new guests no tax and lunch bento boxes at 2 for 1. This would be offered until January 31st, 2014.
The biggest appeal for me was their focus and attempt at making their sushi even more healthier. Orders came with packets of naturally brewed soy sauce, made with no preservatives. Not that I used any, each roll of sushi was already pretty tasty. And all their rice was cooked in green tea. This gave each roll of sushi the flavouring and essence of green tea, with all it's health benefits. Say hello to eating sushi with antioxidants infused into each grain. The down side to this was that this cooking method caused the rice to lose a lot of its usual adhesive-ness. It easily crumbled from the pressure of chopsticks. When eating nothing hit my mouth in a cohesive segment.
Their menus were take away versions, photocopied papers folded into three parts. For those wanting more pictures to help the decision making process, a coloured album-ed menu was available to be shared amongst all guests. It proudly advertised their use of "green rice" for their customer's health, how they spend a lot of time thinking up the perfect sushi combinations, and they encouraged diners to "not eat to live and but live to eat". There were lots to be interested in on the "specials" section of their menu. Though with little description, the vague-ness of things forced me to ask a lot of questions. And not all of these questions were able to be answered by the hostess or the sushi chef. "Sushi risotto", "nude boy", and "burning love"? Quite a list of names, it certainly peaked my interest.
"Sushi pizza". Deep fried sushi rice topped with imitation crab meat, avocado, two pieces of salmon, two pieces of tuna, and masago. A growing sight in more fushion and modern sushi restaurants. The novelty of combining something Japanese in taste with an eating experience common in North America. Here you have your sushi presented as a flattened and rounded sheet of rice, topped with the appropriate seafood and sauces. It gave quite the presentation. The warm crispness of the rice was a good contrast to the chilled smoothness of the raw fish.
"Tokyo tower". Sushi rice topped with spicy tuna, avocado, chopped scallop, crab meat, and fish eggs. I understood the "tower" in the name, as ingredients were piled up, one on top of another. But I just didn't get the height I was expecting. This came recommended when I asked for what else was popular. It was a nightmare to eat with chopsticks. It presented well, but gets ruined quite quickly when attempting to get a bite out. It is nothing more than a rice dish made into a round. It could also be considered a pizza, and should not listed as a specialty roll.
"Tuna 4way", Each a different look ^^". And yes, that was exactly how it was written on their menu. Spicy tuna, tuna gomae, tuna tataki, tuna yukke". I don't know which was what, but each offered a unique play on the common tuna. My only regret was not starting with this first, as it's pleasant and mild taste was lost after consuming a sauced up and flavourful sushi roll.
"8 flavour". A crab meat, avocado, and cucumber roll; cut up. Each segment is topped with different ingredients. Simply put, aCalifornia roll topped with add ons like spicy scallop, shrimp, and even more imitation crab. Once again another roll that was a visual feast. This was the roll that the server had to ask for clarification from the sushi chef. Who in turn needed to ask the head chef for an explanation.
"Tuna tataki roll". A crab meat, avocado, and asparagus roll; topped with seared tuna and a deep fried garlic piece. The roasted garlic changed the taste, of what would be a normal roll. It was the best part of the dish, and it's presence made this my favourite.
"Calamari roll". Lettuce, crab meat, kappa (cucumber), avocado, deep fried calamari, and fish eggs. Great chewy crunch from the lightly tempura-ed squid. This is the one roll I would use with soy sauce.
"Nude Boy". Salmon, tamago, crab meat, avocado, and kappa, all wrapped up in sushi rice and a sheet of rice paper. The rice paper is in place of the traditional seaweed. The see through nature of the wrapping is what gives this roll its name. Definitely different and very inventive, but I don't think the substitution served any purpose. The rice is still present and seaweed actually a more health conscious option. Truthfully the white floor skin made the roll worse. It's mushy texture throws you off, it is missing the crispiness of the seaweed that offsets the gooey-ness of the roll. To quote my dining companion, "It feels weird inside my mouth".
"Burning Love". Salmon, avocado, kappa, tamago, and crab meat roll. Topped with seared salmon and coated in a green onion spicy sauce. And yes I saw the use of a blow torch in play. I enjoy how the searing brings out a sweetness in the salmon. With the chilli sauce, it starts off fairly sweet and ends with a spicy kick. Though nothing was "burning" as its name suggested.
As a side note, I wished their business cards and take out menus was better proof read. Letters went missing and words went misspelled. I would like them to stay in the neighbourhood and do well.
Would I come back? – Yes.
Would I recommend it? – Yes.
I liked the food and enjoyed the uniqueness of their green rice. Each roll was fresh and very flavourful. This saved me the need of adding any soy sauce to things. Though be warned if you are looking for regular white rice sushi rolls, they don't have any here. The presentation was so nice in styrofoam take out containers, I can only image how stunning it would be on a dine in plate. Though realistically, everything we had was comprised of the same ingredients, just presented in different ways. My dining partner tonight put it best, this sushi was not about the fish (as traditional Japanese sushi is), but about the noise used to mask the fish. Either way I have been back twice since, and can definitely see this being a weekly occurrence. Therefore am deeming this as one of my top favourite sushi places in the city, if not the favourite. Don't deny your cravings.
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Bringing Transparency to the ITU
The forthcoming World Conference on International Telecommunications is marred by a lack of transparency. Access to preparatory reports, as well as proposed modifications to the ITRs, is limited to ITU member states and a few other privileged parties. This leaves civil society groups, and the public in general, in the dark. To foster greater transparency, we are offering a way for those in possession of such documents to make them publicly available. They can be anonymously submitted to us, and we will publish them here.
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WordPress was first built as a blog platform but has now developed into a full-featured CMS (Content Management System). It is easy to design in and develop any type of websites. And for today's WordPress Wednesday features 12 Creative websites that been built with WordPress.
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4. Valentino Gallo
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It was quite a scene at 53rd N. & Hoover Wednesday morning. A crate of bees fell off of a truck and into the middle of the road, sending a swarm of about 20,000-30,000 bees around the area.
"I had forgotten I had a top heavy hive and when I turned the corner, it tipped," explained hobbiest bee keeper Lyle Jones. "Long story short, they don't like to be disturbed and right now they're a little upset with me," he laughed.
Sedgwick County crews responded to the area and managed to move the box of bees to the side of the road. They encouraged drivers to avoid the area and if they were driving by, to keep their windows rolled up.
Jones was back at the scene within an hour of the accident to pick up the box and clean up any of the remaining pieces out of the road.
"I have my suit on and I put them back in the truck and hastily retreat," said Jones. "I do not like this, this is not my favorite part of the hobby," he laughed again.
Jones said the bees should dissipate soon and would fly away and find another hive to live on. After cleaning up a bit, he said the bees were no longer a hazard to anyone. No one was hurt during the incident.