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I just found this site while looking for info on NF. We just adopted a little girl from Russia - just brought her home the week before Christmas. She was born premature (abandoned at birth), she is a little peanut. She is adjusting amazingly well, better than we had hoped even in the beginning, putting on weight, sleeping well etc. We were ecstatic!! We took her for her first doctor's visit, and he noted some areas on her stomach/abdomen area and asked, "Were these cafe au lait spots noted on her medical records?" (that was the first I ever heard of them). They are so light and tiny, that we didn't notice or think anything of it (and no, they were not noted on her medical from Russia).
Anyway to make a long story short, we have no parental history at all. She has no other signs right now, no hypertension, no glioma or lisch nodules, no freckling, etc, but she is only 19 months old. She has a LOT of the cafe au lait spots though at only 19 months. Would this lead you to believe she will have a "bad" case? We are SO very upset right now. We had said that we could take a child with "minor correctable" health issues since we are older parents to start with. I don't want to sound cold, I know it is not like shopping, but that is what we felt we could handle (not something that will present itself with more problems as we get...well..."old").
I am just trying to learn what I can, and some sites I have seen horrible photos, and it is all SO scary for my beautiful little daughter!!!!!!! It is not what we expected, and while the doctors over there "missed" this problem we are told by our agency, our regular pediatrician saw it immediately and said not to worry but to get it checked out.
The genetecist we saw said the likelihood was there that she has this disease (something to that effect). She said we will return in 6 months to have her seen again. She said there was genetic testing but if we were to do the testing and it showed our daughter had NF we wouldn't do anything else right now but monitor her anyway...I was kind of numb at that point, so I forgot to ask why we wouldn't just do it so we are sure. Is there a test for NF? Is is very accurate, is it very "difficult"? I wasn't sure since the doc didn't say, "let's test her"...after I left and came to my senses, I had questions. (and it is 2:00 am righ now)
I know I am rambling here, but I am just so upset right now. If anyone can tell me anything about testing, or whether a lot of the spots can tell of things to come, please help!
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Stockpile Challenge – Update #3
Bye, fresh fruits and veggies! I'll miss you!
Well, they're gone. All the fresh stuff recently purchased from the grocery store is history. Today was the first day we've had to rely on produce that has been preserved.
I know that I have plenty of good things stored, but I have to admit, it feels a little strange not to be able to reach for an apple or an orange. It's becoming a very different menu than we usually consume. It was funny, because I went into town today and stared longingly at the grocery store across from the bank, thinking of the lovely organic fruit there.
For dinner tonight I made a cottage pie. (My friend from the UK corrected me – I had always called it shepherd's pie, but if it contains meat other than lamb, apparently "cottage pie" is the appropriate term!) I used leftover roast beef and gravy, and mixed in from my home canned goods, a jar of corn, one of green beans and one of carrots. I topped this with leftover mashed potatoes and baked it for 40 minutes at 375*F. Normally this would have had some frozen peas in it and a salad on the side, but it was still tasty, filling and met our nutritional needs. For a snack today, I had apple sauce (also home-canned) in place of my normal afternoon apple.
Tomorrow my daughter has the day off school and we will be making some dairy products – yogurt and farmer's cheese.
I did an inventory of our produce today.
- Green Beans
- Yellow Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Strawberries
Home Canned:
- Carrots
- Green Beans
- Pickled Cauliflower
- Pickled onions
- Tomato Sauce
- Apple Sauce
- Cinnamon Apple Sauce
- Peaches
- Plums
- Vegetable Soup
- Cabbage Soup
- Salsa
- Jalapenos
- Mandarin Oranges
- Onions
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Raisins
- Dried Cranberries
- Potatoes
As well, I have loads beans and seeds to sprout – also a new project for me.
I was thinking today that this is far more like our ancestors would have eaten. They would be down to some root vegetables and whatever they had preserved by this time of year. And I have the peace of mind that nearly all of our produce is healthy and home grown.
I restocked the bathroom today from the storage room: toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner, soap and fresh razors.
How's it going for the rest of you? Have you run into any snags?

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Double Jeopardy
The next time you see that screenwriter in the law library hard at work, poring through some fat brown book, don't be confused. He isn't trying to get a law degree; he's just trying to pluck out an obscure piece of legal mumbo jumbo to rest his next plot on.
Okay, so maybe the fifth amendment to the Constitution isn't legal mumbo jumbo, but with today's incarceration times for the most heinous offenses approximating the employee turnover rates at Burger King, you'd think trying people for the same offense more than once would be an excellent political issue for the right wing to rest its hat on in the next election. In the case of Libby Parsons (Ashley Judd), she's convicted of offing her husband (Bruce Greenwood), but suspects he's still alive during a phone call to her best friend, Angie (Annabeth Gish), who's taking care of her son while Libby's in the big house.
Thus Libby can track down her husband, shoot him in the face, and not be tried, because she's already been convicted of that crime. Or so a conveniently-placed female prisoner/former lawyer tells us. So she hunts him down, much to the consternation of her parole officer, Travis Lehman (Tommy Lee Jones), who's a former law professor with a muddied past. Apparently, some kid in this town has a lemonade stand where he also sells law degrees.
Another characteristic of the town is that everybody hangs their keys on little hooks next to whatever it is the keys lock. If you don't want people opening up your locks, I'd suggest not doing this. Also, when you're the only person on the boat with your husband and you follow a trail of blood to a big knife, don't pick it up. Another thing: When burying your wife alive, make sure to check her pants for any weapons she could possibly use to pry or shoot the hinges off the coffin from the inside. Finally, when writing a script based on a flimsy idea, try not to fill it so full of clichés that two-year-olds are sitting in the theater calling out the characters' next moves like moderators of a Bingo game.
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Socket descriptors not freed on close
Hi All
I am facing a wired problem.The socket descriptor is not free (entry persists in /proc/pid/fd)
even though it is closed.
Code snippet is
int ctrlSock = socket (AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0);
Re: Socket descriptors not freed on close
The issue has been resolved..
Actually the sockets were getting freed but same fd was getting reallocated immediately.
As the same socket fd were reused, it was thought as if the descriptor was not getting released...
It was verified using netstat, /proc/<pid>/fd,/proc/net/tcp,/proc/net/raw and strace.
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I fail to think of many. Heck, I can't! But I wonder how many have.
1. We all know Michelle Kwan is the keen of the clean 7 triples
2. SARAH HUGHES has several ot her credit
3. Irina
Are there more?
I fail to think of many. Heck, I can't! But I wonder how many have.
1. We all know Michelle Kwan is the keen of the clean 7 triples
2. SARAH HUGHES has several ot her credit
3. Irina
Are there more?
4. Sasha in the 2004 Marshalls that I posted on another thread
5. Kimmie in the 2006 Worlds
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I forgot all about Kimmie and that was just recent.
So that's not a long list at all.
I assume we're talking just ladies?
oh, men would be cool! I never thought about it. I bet it would be
1. Yagudin
2. Plushenko
3. Stokjo
4. Eldgrige
5. Galindo
OMLord! That would be a long list. If you've got the stats, please post them!!!!!!
For ladies, Tara Lipinski. That girl had amazing consistency, almost as good as Sarah. Love them, love them.
I think Maria Butryskaya had some 7 triples, and Surya? I bet she did too.
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I don't have the stats... but add Browning to the list... i'm pretty sure he's hit 7 clean in one program...
I think Midori Ito was the first female to hit a 7 triple program, her Calgary LP, it not earlir, had seven triples (including a 3tl3tl very late in the program and a 2ax-halflp-3sl.
I believe Johnny Weir hit seven clean triples in 2004 when he won his first national championship. He had eight triples planned but left one out.
I'm sure Jennifer Kirk probably did somewhere. She use to be so consistent.
If I'm not wrong (I have to check) also Mao Asada, Yu-Na Kim, Miki Ando, Tara Lipinski, Shizuka Arakawa and Elena Sokolova. Surya Bonaly maybe also. What about Lu Chen? I think that also Elaine Zayak had a 7triples program (4 toe loops, 2 sals and one loop). The reason for Zayak rule!
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According to Heather's jump statistics, Michelle did it eleven times: 1995 Worlds, 1995 Skate America, 1996 Worlds, 1997 Skate America, 1998 US Nationals, 1998 Olympics, 1998 Worlds (qualifying round), 1998 World Pro, 2000 Worlds (long program), 2001 Worlds (qualifying round), 2001 Worlds (long program).
Kristi Yamaguchi landed seven triples at 1992 U.S. Nationals, 1990 Skate America and 1989 U.S. Nationals. I believe all of these also had two double axels in addition to the seven triples.
Someone mentioned Jenny Kirk. I know she landed seven multiple times. I haven't seen Irina's name mentioned, I'm sure she's done seven a few times.
I think it's slightly harder now with COP rules to do seven for the ladies. One jump pass must be a triple triple combo and/or sequence to get seven in. And that would be with one double axel unless you use another double axel in one of the combinations/sequences which is certainly doable.
Didn't Kwan make it the standard to do All 7 triples - as opposed to 7 triples? That's why I wouldn't neccessarily count Zayak since she didn't do all 7.


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An impressive field of amateur players teed off Monday at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash. for the 20th Sahalee Players Championship. The championship will be contested over 72 holes of stroke play, with 36 holes the first day, 18 the second, and 18 on the third and final day.
Last year's event saw a three-way one-hole playoff , with winner Kevin Penner edging Chris Williams and Ben Geyer to claim the title. Penner, a native of Sammamish, recently graduated from UNLV and has turned professional. Williams, of Moscow, Idaho, competed in the U.S. Open a few weeks ago at Merion Golf Club and turned professional immediately afterward. Williams graduated this spring from the University of Washington and was the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world when he ended his amateur playing career. Geyer, a senior at Saint Mary's College in California, is the West Coast Conference Co-Player of the Year, and returns this year to the SPC for another attempt at the title.
This year's field consists of 66 of the top amateur golfers from around the world. Among the competitors are 2011 runner-up Zac Blair of Ogden, Utah; David Fink the reigning Pacific Coast Amateur champion from Honolulu, who just completed his junior year at Oregon State; Nick Chianello of Gresham, Ore., another Oregon State player who last week won his second consecutive Oregon Amateur title; Shotaro Ban, the reigning Pacific Northwest Amateur champion and a Cal freshman; Andrew Yun, a senior from Stanford and 2012 Pac-12 individual champion; Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., recipient of the Phil Mickelson Award as the most outstanding freshman in NCAA Division II men's golf; Cameron Peck of Olympia, Wash., who won the 2008 U.S. Junior Amateur, and two weeks ago won the Washington State Amateur; Taeksoo Kim, a senior at Boise State and reigning Idaho State Amateur champion; and Brady Watt of Australia, currently the No. 3-ranked amateur in the world. Both Blair and Yun were Walker Cup practice-session invitees this year.
Past champions of the championship include Kyle Stanley, Casey Martin, Peter Uihlein, Nick Taylor, Daniel Summerhays, Ryan Moore, Chris Williams, Arron Oberholser and Jason Gore, among others.
Along with Watt, other strong international contenders include Jordan Zunic of Australia, winner of this year's Tasmanian Open; Blair Riordan of New Zealand; Compton Pikari, also of New Zealand; Callan O'Reilly of Australia; Joshua Munn of Australia; Cameron Jones, the reigning New Zealand Stroke Play champion; Eric Banks of Novia Scotia, who underwent heart surgery last year and was subsequently named Comeback Athlete of the Year at the University of Florida; James Gibellini of Australia; Chris Hemmerich of Ontario; Charlie Hughes of Burnaby, B.C., a senior at the University of Washington and a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award; and 2010 Pacific Northwest Amateur champion, Brett Drewitt of Inverell, Australia.
When asked about the championship, tournament director Mike Jonson said, "The Sahalee Players Championship provides the Northwest with the opportunity each year to witness the performance of some of the world's finest amateur players."
This year will mark the 20th installment of the Sahalee Players Championship. After a brief stop at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. in 2010 while Sahalee Country Club hosted the 2010 U.S. Senior Open, the SPC returned to Sahalee. In addition to the U.S. Senior Open, won by Bernhard Langer, Sahalee hosted the 1998 PGA Championship, won by Vijay Singh, and the 2002 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, won by Craig Parry.
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It's in the cookbook thread.
Don't nobody care Krys
Amber can you post the link please? I wanna try that. I LOVE pumpkin.
We're home. Begged our way out of the hospital. Chunk is passed out.
This 20/20 is DISGUSTING. Nothing is safe to eat unless you grow/raise it your damn self. :(
My last post in the previous thread looks like: A. an illiterate wrote it. B. a three year-old wrote it. C. an illiterate three year-old crack head wrote it.
Dulcius ex asperis
"The important thing is this... to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we will become."
Ms. B.
Mom to E and N, Wife to J.
Choc, can you repost the ombre video link? I was on my phone before I couldn't see it.
Dulcius ex asperis
"The important thing is this... to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we will become."
Ms. B.
Kenni, I'm pretty sure it has been around for quite a while. We used to have them all the time back in the day, but basically, you take a fruit, put it on the bottom of the pan, sprinkle yellow cake mix on top with butter and bake for like an hour.
You can find the recipe on cake websites like Duncan Hines. But, it's really simple.
I will find you Krys and hop on the first red eye!!! You don't know my life. I'm bout it bout it. Killuminati all through my body.
Inds, did you see that $350 steak? Bish, puh-leez...
I've heard of dump cake, I just am confused because the whole board is making them lol... Is this a special recipe? Why is this dump cake week?
kenni: mother to...
k (2006) - t (2014) - ? (2016)
LOL...good question...the recipe isn't really special.
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Al Davis talks about Lane Kiffin, Kiffin responds
Davis: "…what I would call propaganda, the lying that had been going on for weeks… and months… and a year… and time."
Kiffin: "Does that mean I don't get paid?"
Davis: "That's what I'm saying to you."
Lane Kiffin responds…
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Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM ) reported earnings on Feb. 5. Here are the numbers you need to know.
The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q3), Toyota Motor beat expectations on revenues and whiffed on earnings per share.
Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue shrank slightly and GAAP earnings per share grew.
Gross margins dropped, operating margins shrank, net margins grew.
Revenue details
Toyota Motor logged revenue of $61.49 billion. The 11 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ looked for sales of $59.91 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 2.8% lower than the prior-year quarter's $63.23 billion.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
EPS came in at $0.68. The two earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $1.32 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.36 for Q3 were 5.9% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.34 per share.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 13.6%, 160 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 2.3%, 340 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.9%, 20 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $61.62 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.33.
Next year's average estimate for revenue is $235.29 billion. The average EPS estimate is $6.98.
Investor sentiment
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Lambda Kappa Mu
A meeting of the Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Lambda Chapter, last night was chaired by Louise Nixon Basileus. Members from the group reported on the triple negative breast cancer lecture given during the recent Black History Month Symposium. Lambda Chapter will sponsor an Atlantic City bus trip to Trump Plaza on March 31. The bus will leave from National Liquidators in Port Richmond Center at 9 a.m. For reservations, call Barbara Christopher at (718) 981-8624. The next meeting is April 16.
Grasmere Civic
The Grasmere Civic Association, meeting last night at Holy Rosary Parish, South Beach, heard from President Frank Ninivaggi who introduced Steve Matteo, chief of staff for City Councilman James Oddo. Mr. Matteo discussed the redevelopment of the former gas station property at the corner of Hylan Boulevard and Steuben Street. Guest speaker was Roberta Hayes from the Children's Cord Blood Bank. Capt. Joseph Veneziano, the new commander of the 122nd Precinct, and Detective Kevin Medivin, also of the 122nd Precinct, attended the meeting. The next meeting is April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Marine Corps League
Fifty-seven Marines and associates attended Staten Island Marine Corps League's bi-monthly meeting at its Sunnyside quarters. The meeting was conducted by the Detachment's new Commandant Marine Karl Pustizzi. Members discussed plans to take part on April 12 in the dedication of the Sgt. Angel Mendez Post Office. The group's Color Guard, Rifle Team and Marine members will take part in a ceremony on April 19 honoring Medal of Honor recipient Army Private Joseph Merrell; members of Staten Island's Veterans' associations will also participate in this ceremony at St. Peter's Cemetery. The Devil Dogs' growl is scheduled for April 26 at 8 p.m. at Detachment's quarters. The next meeting is April 2 at 8 p.m.
American Legion
The Kells Grennie American Legion Post, meeting Monday night in New Dorp, heard from Commander Dennis Rosenwald. Past Department Vice Commander Bob Mahoney was in attendance. Membership chairman Joseph Dietrich reported that the post membership was at 91 percent. A yard sale is scheduled for April 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at post headquarters. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Children's Miracle Network. The scheduled rain date is April 28. A contingent of Legionnaires will attend the National Commander's dinner at Anton's Restaurant on April 13 at 7 p.m. Several legionnaires will attend the Third Annual "Evening of Honor" at the Excelsior in New Dorp on April 18 at 7 p.m. sponsored by the U.S.I.V.O.. The night's honoree will be "Staten Island Project Homefront." The next meeting is April 16 at 8 p.m.
Handspinners and Weavers
The Staten Island Handspinners and Weavers, meeting last night, heard Mary Owen give a presentation on the Short Row (wrap and turn) technique. The next meeting will be held April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Historic Richmond Town. Barbara Kramer will present a workshop on making buttonholes. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Maureen Sadowski, at 718-727-9171.
Arrochar Friendship
The Arrochar Friendship Club finalized its April calendar during a meeting yesterday in the Epifanio Parish Center, South Beach. The schedule is as follows: April 2, trip to Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City; April 6 the center is closed in observance of Good Friday; April 11, trip to The Brownstone in Paterson, N.J., to see the show Copa Cabana; April 12, blood pressure and nutrition screening by the Visiting Nurses of Staten Island; April 13, defensive driving course from the AARP; April 17, monthly party at the center; April 27, defensive driving course from the AARP. For more information, contact Amy Votinelli, site coordinator, at 718-720-6110.
Golden Age Club
The Golden Age Club at Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church in Bull's Head, meeting yesterday, finalized plans for a trip to Harrah's Casino in Chester, Pa., which will leave from the church at 10 a.m. on April 3. On April 25, the group will visit Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Manhattan, leaving from the church at 10 a.m. For reservation and information, call Agnes Davis at (718) 494-5475.
Harbor Terrace AARP
Members of the Harbor Terrace AARP chapter, meeting last night, heard from guest speakers, Laura Del Prete-Conde, outreach coordinator from the Jewish Community Center who spoke about the grandparent and caregiver program; and Bob Kamble who spoke on Social Security. The next meeting is April 17 at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Mariners Harbor. New members are welcome. Future events include a trip to the Renault Winery and Atlantic City on April 16, and an overnight trip June 12-13 to Bethlehem, Pa. For information, contact Karen Mazzey at 718-983-1366.
Monsignor Farrell club
Members of Monsignor Farrell High School's "Hearing Our Heroes," club paid a visit to the VA hospital in Brooklyn yesterday to bring clothes to homeless veterans. They also donated money and books for their library. On April 3, the group will meet with Korean War veterans to discuss how the club can lend a helping hand.
American Legion
John McDonald, vice commander of Post No. 277, reported that during a meeting last night at the Elks Lodge in Greenridge, plans were finalized for an awards dinner honoring Legionnaires with 25 years or more of service. A Vietnam Veterans Day service is planned for Sunday at Tottenville High School. The next meeting is April 17.
A S.T.A.R. (Steps To A Rainbow) meeting was held last night at Brighton Heights Reformed Church, St. George. S.T.A.R. is a free support group, for women ages 18 and up, who are going through any type of crisis. The next meeting will be Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information call (718) 448-0165.
Bridge Club
Game winners yesterday at the Bridge Club of Staten Island, Castleton Corners, were: North-South: first, Norma Shamosh, Eileen Lee; second, Michael Gecht, Diane Gitlin; third, Ted Toscher, Fredlyn Edelstein; fourth, Joseph Goldstein, Judith Schwartz. East-West, first, Jeanette Tawil, Elyse Menashe; second, Leonore D'Ambrosio, Parvin Sabrkesh; third, Karen Schulman, Sheila Jacobson, fourth, Deana Brenner, Gayle Mayerhoff. For information, call 718-273-3106.
Alzheimer's Foundation
The Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island, Inc. met this morning to continue plans for the Robert R. Merlino Memorial Antique Show & Sale. The show and sale will be Saturday and Sunday in the auditorium of St. Sylvester's R.C. Church, Concord. It is open to vendor of all merchandise regardless of vintage. The Foundation will also have its Forget-Me-Not Thrift shop area and a 50/50 drawing. Breakfast and lunch are also available. Admission is $3.50 for adults and $3 for seniors. Children under 12 are free. There is a two-day pass for $5 a person. Guests will receive $1 off if they bring an ad from the Advance or a Foundation flier. Further details are available by contacting the Foundation at 667-7110.
Dongan Hills United
Dongan Hills United Civic Association met at St. Ann's R.C. Church hall. Three new members were welcomed. Guests included Frank Ningiavanni, president, Grasmere Civic Association; Officer Kevin Mendershmidt of the 122nd Precinct, and representatives of the offices of Rep. Michael Grimm (David Carr); Councilman James Oddo (Angela Thornton); state Sen. Andrew Lanza (Richard Parrarino) and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (Cara Buoninconter). Members discussed an expansion request and parking by Classique Salon, 1991 Hylan Blvd. The group is opposed to solid waste technologies being used on the Island. The 2012 slate of officers is: Jerry Ruggiero, president; Fred Guinta, treasurer, and Judy Barnett, recording secretary. Board of directors: Three years, Connie Brown, Fran LiVolsi and Lou DelPriore; two years, Donna Foran, Finfa Cicazzo and Darlene DelVecchio; one year, Gail Cangro, Jo Berardi and Renee Rampulla. Members also discussed a garbage problem at Ruth Place and Mason Avenue. The next meeting is April 16 at 7 p.m. at the same location.
Business Guild 1
Business Guild I of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce met Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn, Travis. John DeStefano, owner of Xtreme Houselifts, discussed the value of using QR codes in business marketing. Those interested in joining may contact President Christine Fiorenza of S.I. Parent Magazine at 347-581-5022.
St. Alban's
The Music at Saint Alban's Committee met today to finalize plans for the series' upcoming concert: The Mother Mild - Meditations on the Sorrows of Mary. This concert marks the return of the organization's founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Hoffman who will be accompanying soprano Anneliese von Goerken and mezzo-soprano Tracy Bidleman, in a program featuring Giovanni Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, and works by Samuel Barber, Ned Rorem, Charles Callahan and Jeffrey Hoffman. The concert is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 76 Saint Alban's Place in Eltingville. Tickets and information are available at www.musicatsaintalbans.org.


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In March 2010 Bloomfield Road's Jimmy Armfield Stand was opened and his statue was unveiled outside the ground in May 2011. Bloomfield Roads South Stand which was opened back in 2010 is also a tribute to Jimmy and was named the "Jimmy Armfield South Stand" with the name ARMFIELD spelled out using white seats.
The nine-feet in height bronze statue which can be located outside the main entrance facing Seasiders Way, behind the West Stand, cost around £100k with money being raised through a number of fund-raising events.
The aim was to unveil the statue on Jimmy's 75th birthday in September 2010. However, the statue was not unveiled until May 1st 2011, some 40 years to the day since he last appeared on a football pitch for the Seasiders.
The statue shows Mr Armfield in his 20s and was created by sculptor Les Johnson at his workshop in Hampshire. Armfield, attended the ceremony, alongside fellow legends of the game Sir Trevor Booking and Sir Bobby Charlton. Hundreds of fans gathered outside of the club's Bloomfield Road stadium to witness the unveiling of the statue dedicated to the former captain.
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FAU Researcher Part of Team that Discovers New Monkey Species in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Only the second new species of African monkey discovered in the last 28 years
BOCA RATON, FL (September 12, 2012) - Florida Atlantic University Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kate Detwiler was part of a research team that discovered a new species of African monkey, Cercopithecus lomamiensis, locally known as the lesula. The species was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as described in the Wednesday, September 12 issue of the open access journal PLOS ONE (http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044271). This is only the second new species of African monkey discovered in the last 28 years.
"With this discovery, Dr. Detwiler and her research partners have made a monumental contribution to science," said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. "FAU is proud to support her, not only for her accomplishments in her field, but also for the inspiration that she brings to our students. The molecular anthropology laboratory that she is establishing at FAU will offer many opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate researchers."
The first lesula found was a young captive animal seen in the town of Opala in 2007 by survey teams of the Lukuru Foundation, which was undertaking the first systematic inventories of large mammals of this landscape in the Congo. The young monkey bore a resemblance to the owl-faced monkey, a species absent from the central Congo forest block and only known to occur far to the east on the right bank of the Congo River. Its coloration, however, was not that of the owl-faced monkey and was unlike that of any other known species.
Over the following three years, a collaboration of scientists from the Lukuru Foundation, Florida Atlantic University, Hunter College-CUNY, New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Yale University, and the Wildlife Conservation Society were able to locate the lesula in the wild, determine its genetic and anatomical distinctiveness, and make initial observations of its behavior and ecology.
Detwiler's roles in the discovery of the lesula were that she was the corresponding author for documentation of the new species and she led the genetic analyses with colleagues at NYU. Tissue samples were shipped from the Congo to the molecular anthropology lab at NYU where Detwiler was conducting her Ph.D. research at the time. The genetic analyses were essential in determining that the lesula is a new species of monkey. Along with the anatomical and behavioral observations in the field, her results conclusively demonstrated that the lesula is genetically distinct from its closest relative, the owl faced monkey.
Detwiler traveled to the Congo this past summer to see the species in its habitat, an area that covers about 6,500 square miles between the Lomami and the Tshuapa Rivers in central Congo.
"After searching for several days in the most densely populated lesula habitat, I finally got a glimpse of the species on the last day in the forest," said Detwiler. "After the excitement of confirming the new species in the genetics lab, the chance to see the lesula in its natural habitat was especially gratifying. The fact that we are just finding a new species of primate in this area of the Congolese rain forest in the 21st century indicates that there is still so much to learn. We are very lucky that we found the lesula while there is still time to save it, and the discovery fuels the drive to raise awareness about and support for conservation of this incredibly diverse ecosystem."
In addition to the lesula, the Lukuru Foundation's surveys discovered that the forest is the home of other rare and endangered species, including the okapi, Congo's endemic forest giraffe, the bonobo, as well as 10 other species and subspecies of primates. One of Detwiler's current graduate students will join researchers from the Lukuru Foundation next summer to continue field study of the lesula.
The discovery of the lesula confirms the importance of Central Congo's landscape, from the Tshuapa River through the middle Lomami Basin to the Congo-Lualaba, as a center of forest biodiversity in Africa. The lesula is seriously threatened by uncontrolled commercial bush meat hunting that has expanded into the species' range over the past decade.
"The challenge for conservation now in the Congo is to intervene before losses become definitive," said John and Terese Hart, who led the project and direct the Lukuru Foundation. "We are asking people not only to stop hunting in the area that will become a national park, but also to change their hunting behavior and to not hunt the lesula and other endangered species in the adjoining buffer zones as well. We have seen initial willingness, but there will have to be economic alternatives."
A significant area of the new species' known range is now proposed as a new protected area, the Lomami National Park. This will be the first national park established in the Congo through consultation with local communities from the outset.
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This Is The Most Epic Brand Meltdown On Facebook Ever
The two owners of Amy's Baking Company Bakery Boutique & Bistro took over the restaurant's Facebook page last night to fight unruly commenters, and man, was it embarrassing.
1. This is the Facebook page for Amy's Baking Company Bakery Boutique & Bistro, a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
2. If you recognize the name of the restaurant, it was recently featured on an episode of Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. The owners were dumped by Ramsey after being too difficult to work with.
3. Apparently, last night, owners Samy and Amy Bouzaglo took to the restaurant's Facebook to defend themselves against nasty comments from users.
4. As they started posting, they started receiving nastier and nastier comments back at them.
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8. They discovered a Reddit thread posted to r/cringepics about their Facebook meltdown and started monitoring it.
9. And the Reddit thread was, unfortunately, sending more unruly commenters to the Facebook page.
11. The whole thing blew up.
12. And unfortunately, Amy and Samy just kept posting…
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16. They then Photoshopped a comment thread from Reddit, claiming police were calling users.
17. Finally, the updates stopped around 9 p.m. Monday night, with Amy and Samy calling all their commenters "punks" and saying they had "God on their side."
19. The restaurant's reviews on Yelp are definitely not favorable.
20. And you can watch part 2 of the Kitchen Nightmares episode featuring their restaurant below:
22. UPDATE: As of Tuesday night, Amy's Baking Company claim their social media pages were hacked and that they were not responsible for the comments on their page.
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Legal troubles for Toyota continues, as a group of seven insurance companies has filed suit against the car maker, looking to recover money they paid out to policyholders involved in crashes allegedly caused by sudden unintended acceleration.
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Behind every buzzworthy headline of the past year has been someone in charge, someone to blame, or just someone to laugh at and talk about. From the debacle of Toyota's millions of recalled automobiles, to a fed-up flight attendant with a flair for drama, we've become familiar with a few new faces in 2010, for better or for worse.
BP Dumps Huge Oil Slick On Bank Of America To Earn Title Of 2010's Biggest Business Debacle
In what will probably come as a surprise to no one, Consumerist readers have overwhelmingly selected the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as the biggest business debacle of 2010.
Vote Now For The Biggest Business Debacle Of 2010
We asked for your input in nominating the biggest business screw-ups of the year and you responded. Now is your chance to vote for a loser from the final five nominees.
Wind Broke My Car, Toyota Warranty Guy Blows Smoke
All it took to turn Bobby's Toyota Highlander into a mess was a gust of wind. The incident damaged the door's functions, but Toyota has determined that the vehicle isn't covered under warranty because the damage was caused by outside forces.
Toyota Must Fork Over $32.4 Million More In Fines
The thrashing continues for Toyota, which has had to recall more than 11 million cars since the Fall of 2009 thanks to myriad problems, including bum gas pedals and steering relay rods. The car company has coughed up $16.4 million in government fines, and now will pay $32.4 million more.
650,000 Prius Hybrids Need Water Pumps Fixed
Toyota is going to pay to fix the water pumps on 2004-2007 Prius hybrids starting in December. The pumps can glitch, causing the car to overheat and lose power.
Lawsuit Alleges Toyota Secretly Repurchased Faulty Cars
A recently revised lawsuit brought against Toyota alleges that the car company attempted to hide unintended acceleration problems in their vehicles by secretly repurchasing them back from complaining customers and having them sign confidentiality agreements.
Consumer Reports 2010 Car Reliability Survey: Who Makes The Best Cars?
Our gear-head bros at Consumer Reports have published the results of their Annual Auto Survey and there's good news for General Motors, whose numbers showed considerable improvement. Still, no U.S.-based car makers were able to beat out either Honda or Toyota for reliability.
Toyota Recalls 1.53 Million Cars
Toyota just can't seem to catch a break.
Toyota Recalls 1.13 Million Corolla and Matrix Vehicles
It almost seems like Toyota is gradually recalling every vehicle it manufactured over the last decade. The latest — 1.13 million 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles have been recalled to "address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured."
Toyota Demands Quick Payment For Repo'd Car, Is Slow To Give Vehicle Back
Christopher came to his parents' rescue, forking over $12,000 to Toyota to retrieve their repossessed ride. Toyota insisted it get the funds immediately, but days after Christopher's check cleared it told him his parents might have to wait another week to get the car back. On top of that, the family is responsible for towing fees, which grow by the day.
Toyota Recalls 373,000 Avalons Over Steering Issue
The recall tab for Toyota keeps adding up, as the world's largest automaker announced a recall of 373,000 Toyota Avalons "to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certain conditions."
More Subpoenas For Toyota! This Time It's Steering Rods
Five years ago Toyota had a problem with their steering rods. Now a federal grand jury would like to see records relating to whether or not the company notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the problem in a timely fashion, says the WSJ.
Toyota Planted The "Driver Error" Story In The WSJ
The word on the street from NHTSA is that it was Toyota that planted the driver error story.
Early Tests Show Some Runaway Toyotas Caused By Driver Error
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that, according to an anonymous source, preliminary analysis at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that most unintended acceleration incidents involving now-recalled Toyota vehicles were due to driver error.


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It gives me great pleasure to announce that D. Vanessa Kam will be coming to Stanford University Libraries (SUL) as Head Librarian of the Bowes Art & Architecture Library in September of 2016.
The annual Cardinal at Work Celebrating Staff Careers ceremony recognizes active, benefits-eligible staff members who celebrated a significant career milestone of 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years with Stanford in the previous calendar year.
The Celebrating Staff Careers ceremony is held during the Multicultural Springfest event.
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Letter from LIA and Purolator Inc. to President & CEO of Air Canada
The Long Island Association, which is the leading business organization of the region, and Purolator Inc., which is the largest integrated parcel and freight services delivery company in Canada, would welcome Air Canada's arrival at Long Island MacArthur Airport (LIMA). If Air Canada establishes an Islip to Toronto route, you can count on the Long Island business community's full support.
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Already singed by the state plan to downsize Philadelphia's branch library for the blind, the Free Library of Philadelphia has now been sued by four blind patrons who cannot use the library's new electronic book readers.
The lawsuit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, said that the e-reader lending program, begun in November at the main library off Logan Square, uses devices that are not accessible to the blind.
And that violates the rights of blind people under the federal Rehabilitation Act and Americans With Disabilities Act, the lawsuit contends.


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Feeding that bran mash may be a danger to the health of your horse's hoof. And biotin supplements aren't going to help. If you want your horse to have a healthy hoof, you've got to feed his feet. Good nutrition pays off in a healthy hoof.
Do not feed bran if your horse has any hoof problems. Oats or other grain brans contain phytate which is high in phosphorus and will block absorption of calcium in the small intestine, producing a systemic calcium deficiency, according to J. Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS. Dr. Gravlee is an equine veterinarian and founder of Life Date Labs in Cherokee, Alabama. Calcium, Dr. Gravlee says, is necessary for the strong bonding of keratinized cells to produce a strong hoof.
Dr. Gravlee says if you are feeding bran to regulate stool consistency switch to sugar beet pulp. If you are using bran to prevent sand colic, use psyllium instead, he says. (Personally, I say feed the horse adequate amounts of forage and he won't be sifting through dirt and sand looking for that last blade of grass. Your horse should have a handful of hay left at the time of his next feeding.)
Biotin, the popular "hoof growth supplement", is only one of many nutrients needed for a health hoof, and biotin is only needed in small amounts. Dr. Gravlee points to studies which clearly show a horse with a normally functioning GI tract has no biotin supplement need. Research has also shown that feeding more than the physiological amount of biotin does not improve hoof growth and strength, he says.
What you do need to feed is loose salt, vitamin C, copper and zinc, says Dr. Gravlee.
Be sure your horse has access to loose salt. Salt blocks are fine for cattle, but a horse has a smooth tongue and cannot lick adequate amounts of salt. Do not depend on a salt block. Horses fed a premixed feed often get adequate amounts of salt, so if fed loose salt, they may ignore it.
Copper and vitamin C, according to Dr. Gravlee, are necessary catalysts for forming health, connective hoof tissue and should be provided through the daily diet or supplemented. Check your feeding program to be sure copper and vitamin are provided in adequate amounts. DL-methionine, praline, glycine and glutamic acid are major building blocks for healthy connective tissues.
Zinc is a requirement for a health hoof. Without the proper amount of zinc, the hoof suffers parakaratosis, a defect in the maturation of keratin, which leaves the hoof soft and structurally weak.
Dr. Gravlee cautions that the proper amount of zinc must be in the proper ratio with cooper.
Do not start feeding supplements just as an "insurance policy." If you do not know for certain that you have a dietary deficiency, do not supplement.
And no horse should be given more than one supplement at a time. Feeding multiple supplements leaves you with no baseline and no way to determine the effectiveness of supplementation. In addition, multiple supplements can create "combination" problems.
Finally, essential fatty acids are necessary for the creation of a healthy pliable hoof. Fatty acids are obtained from grains, unprocessed grain oils, cooked whole soybeans and lecithin.
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Yet before people can vote, the military-appointed legislature is ramming though a series of restrictive new laws that will make a mockery of these constitutional protections.
The legislature is now rushing to enact as many as eight new laws, which for broadly defined reasons of national security will strictly limit the charter's media freedom guarantees and once implemented will undermine further the country's fading democratic credentials.
The legislation entails some of the most restrictive and potentially punitive measures for governing the Internet anywhere in the world. The new Computer Crime Act, which came into force on July 19, gives Thai authorities broad discretionary censorship powers and entails possible prison terms for people who use proxy servers to access government-blocked materials on the Internet.
Since last September's coup, military-appointed authorities attached to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry have on then dubious legal authority moved to block several politically-oriented websites, particularly those that have reported favourably on ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
In a move that made global headlines, the ICT Ministry blocked popular video-sharing website YouTube after anonymous contributors posted video clips that, in violation of the country's strict lese majeste laws, which carry possible 15-year jail terms, lampooned His Majesty the King.
The government's new willingness to openly censor Internet-posted news suddenly puts Thailand in league with Asia's more notorious media freedom violators, including the likes of China, Vietnam and Burma.
More broadly, it shows how the application of laws intended to protect the honour of Thailand's widely revered monarch can have a sweeping and adverse impact on freedom of expression. With YouTube blocked, the Thai people are cut off from a vital new tool of global communication.
Despite the military's promise to hold elections and restore democracy by the end of this year, there are more media restrictions in the interim government's legal pipeline. Apart from the already passed Computer Crime and Film and Video acts, the appointed National Assembly is hastily drafting bills for governing broadcasting and television operations, public-broadcasting organisations, printing and publishing, and the suppression of so-called "dangerous behaviour instigation".
Several media freedom and pro-democracy advocates in Thailand fear that in varying degrees and forms, every one of the eight bills will include new restrictions and limitations on the media and stall the once constitutionally mandated process of shifting ownership of the broadcast media frequencies from state to private hands. Currently, all of the country's six main television stations are state-owned and since last year's coup on military orders news broadcasts have been heavily self-censored.
Not only do the proposed bills represent a significant step backward from the various media liberalisation and press-freedom guarantees enshrined in the now abrogated 1997 constitution, but their proposed restrictions chillingly hark to the darkest days of Thailand's long history of military rule.
For instance, the new print bill now under deliberation will likely leave in place the 1941 Printing and Publishing Act, which gives government authorities broad discretionary powers to close down newspapers for reasons of national security. Thai journalists have for years been campaigning to have the draconian law taken off the books.
Even with the more progressive 1997 constitution in place, Thai journalists were already working in an increasingly hostile environment. Deposed prime minister Thaksin filed several crippling criminal and civil defamation suits against journalists and editors and guided big state advertising contracts away from the few critical local newspapers that refused to tow his government's line.
But the military-appointed interim government's repeated promise to take a more enlightened approach towards press and media freedom issues nearly 11 months later clearly has not been honoured. Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont in particular had vowed not to use the same "carrot and stick" approach to media management that the previous government employed.
Local press freedom advocates, including the vocal Campaign for Popular Media Reform, have called on the military-appointed legislature to cease passing any additional media-related laws until a new democratically elected government is installed early next year. Even as questions linger about the legality of last year's military intervention, the appointed legislature is now rushing to enact laws that seem partially designed to stifle critical debate about the military's controversial plans to extend its influence over Thai politics even after this year's elections.
The people of Thailand are being asked to make a decision about their political future in an environment in which the flow of information and ideas is deeply curtailed. The fact that new laws are being rammed through before and outside of the referendum raises questions about the legitimacy of the entire constitutional process.
The Thai people are not being given a say on their rights to freedom of expression - the future on that crucial democratic score, it seems, has already been decided.
Joel Simon, Shawn W Crispin
Joel Simon is the executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a US-based press freedom advocacy group. Shawn W Crispin is CPJ's Asia Program consultant.


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I have not had health insurance in over a decade, and not by choice. As soon as I have a job with benefits or am making enough money to get coverage on my own, I will definitely have a plan and get regular check-ups. Just because you make an annual trip to the doctor's office does not automatically mean that you have to start taking oodles of prescription meds.
While eating right is enormously beneficial towards the body, it is by no means a universal panacea. I personally will be taking full advantage of all that modern medical technology has to offer for disease prevention and detection. As for treatment, I will research my options thoroughly should the situation arise.
I mean no disrespect to anyone, but sometimes the anti-CW rhetoric on these boards starts to turn into anti-science propaganda.
Greg B, I was under the impression that any money put into HSAs had to be used by the end of the year for medical expenses or it would be lost. Do you know anything about this?


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Giuliano Mc SquammonsI just finished him half an hour ago, and I was very excited about him, so I decided he deserves a post only for him!
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I've been wanting to make a softie with felt scales like this for a long time, but I didn't want it to be an owl....
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For Wearable Computers, Future Looks Blurry
At the D11 Confab, the Silicon Valley Elite Debate Google Glass's Mainstream Appeal
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif.—If you haven't heard, the future is wearable computing. But how that future—seen through Google Glass specs—will go mainstream is still out of focus.
At the D11: All Things Digital conference here, the tech elite buzzed about the promise of microcomputers that attach onto humans. They opined not just about fitness-tracking bands, which are already becoming ubiquitous, but also about multipurpose mobile gadgets that we can strap onto our wrists, heads or other body parts.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., AAPL -1.67 % which is reported to be working on a watch-like device, said wearable computers will likely be "another key branch" of the Apple tree. But in reference to competitor Google Inc.'s Glass headgear, Mr. Cook said high-tech eyeglasses would be "difficult" to pull off as a mainstream product. On stage, he wore a Nike+ FuelBand bracelet that tracks physical activity.
Mary Meeker, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, said wearable computing would be the star of the "third cycle" of the Web. In her annual report on the state of the Internet, she said the world was already entering a cycle of "wearables, driveables, flyables and scannables."
Even companies that few would consider high-tech were eager to plant a flag in wearable computing. On Wednesday, Tom Staggs, the chairman of Walt Disney DIS -0.15 % Parks and Resorts, trotted out MagicBand, a wristband that stores information about consumers' identity and preferences, so that Disney characters can greet guests by name.
Despite the promise of wearable computing, attendees also acknowledged that there was a very large gulf between the current technology and mass adoption.
"This is kind of like the flying skateboard," said Jared Fliesler, a general partner at venture capital firm Matrix Partners, referencing the still-not-here hoverboards from the "Back to the Future" trilogy. "The single-purpose device is very straightforward, they have been in market at scale. But the thing that hasn't been solved is a multipurpose device," he said.
Google Inc.'s Glass headgear is seen by many as a pioneering, all-in-one wearable device. A handful of attendees wore them here, using them to tweet during sessions and take photos of colleagues. However, these Glass wearers stuck out, their telltale frames with conspicuous rectangular pieces making them easy to pick out in the crowd.
One executive, who asked not to be named for fear of upsetting his peers, said these people looked a bit silly and borderline obnoxious, using a term that is a colorful play on the word "glass" and a curse word.
Facebook Inc. FB -1.63 % COO Sheryl Sandberg, who tried Glass for the first time last week, said she liked it but would have to get used to it. She added that her team was one of the first to develop for the device and would continue to do so.
The reality is that complex wearable computers still seem very far off from mass market consumption. "We are just about to take a piece of rock and, maybe, etch it into the first wheel," Patrick Chung, a partner at venture-capital firm New Enterprise Associates.
Atheer, another wearable computing startup, debuted its software and prototype hardware, which amounted to a bulky pair of glasses that allowed the user to switch between maps, newspapers and games with gesture controls.
While the technology itself was novel, how it would function in the real-world was less obvious. "Where do you use this?" asked Kara Swisher, the host of the conference.
Still, among the digerati, real-world uses for wearables are emerging.
Loic Le Meur, co-founder of the LeWeb conference, spent much of the conference wearing Glass, shooting photos to his social networks and responding to Twitter messages through the voice commands.
Mr. Le Meur, who said he had a "love, hate and now love" relationship with Glass, said the product could appeal to a mass audience—if Google improves the design or creates a novel experience for users. He said he hit a tipping point once he realized it helped him see important tweets he would have missed.
"It has to offer enough value that you don't mind the social awkwardness," said Mr. Le Meur, who was briefly not wearing his Glass at a cocktail event.
Asked why, Mr. Le Meur said one attendee asked him to put it away.
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There was neither a heroine nor a villain in Jules Verne's 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, but scenarist Charles Brackett evidently knew what he was doing by adding both to the 1959 film version. The picture proved to be a significant success in an otherwise disappointing year for 20th Century-Fox. James Mason stars as amusingly absent-minded professor Oliver Lindenbrook, whose first step on a fabulous journey is prompted by a lump of lava brought to him by his student Alec McEwen (Pat Boone--and, yes, he gets to sing). Melting down the curiously composed lump, Lindenbrook discovers a hastily scrawled message from long-lost explorer Arne Saknussen, with directions for reaching the earth's core. Accompanied by Carla Goeteberg (Arlene Dahl), widow of a famed geologist, and Icelandic guide Hans (Peter Ronson) Lindenbrook and Alec head down, down below. They are closely followed by the villainous Count Saknussen (Thayer David), descendant of the lost explorer who wrote the directions; the Count hopes to use Lindenbrook's discoveries for his own personal and political gain (we know he's really bad when he eats Han's lovable pet goose). What follows is a festival of superb special effects, fabulous subterranean sets, and gigantized reptiles posing as dinosaurs, all brilliantly accompanied by Bernard Herrmann's ominous musical score. Journey to the Center of the Earth would later be adapted into a Saturday morning cartoon series, again produced by 20th Century-Fox. Hal Erickson
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2014 Range Rover Evoque Cabrio,Once Land Rover has unveiled a two-door Vary Rover Evoque, it was eventually only a matter of time till the corporate determined to provide a convertible version from the car. The choice has been recieved taking below consideration the huge achievement the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is currently getting in the marketplace. But, the Evoque Convertible can target clientele wanting for any a lot of luxury oriented model.
Perhaps of greater significance is the optional Active Driveline system, an on demand four-wheel drive system which is promised to improve fuel economy by operating in front-wheel drive mode during steady-state driving at above 22 miles per hour. This new system monitors the Evoque's driving mode and activates four-wheel drive when needed. Torque Vectoring by braking is another new feature which will be available on all versions of the Evoque, and it will redirect torque between the four wheels to counteract understeer.
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But that's not all, as 2014 Range Rover Evoques will also be available with Park Exit Control, a system that allows the car to automatically exit a parallel parking spot. Perpendicular Park will position the car centrally in two parking spots. Also available will be the Closing Vehicle Sensing and Reverse Traffic Detection, which will warn the driver of oncoming traffic. Lane Departure Warning will also be available on the 2014 Evoque.
The 2014 Evoque will also have Land Rover InControl as an option, which will have two features: InControl Remote and InControl Secure. The former will allow the occupants to contact emergency services in the event of a crash, also allowing them to reach Land Rover Technical Assistance. The latter will track the car in the event of a theft.


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La Salle University sophomore Matthew Fritz has been selected for the Kemper Scholars Program, which helps prepare students for leadership and service, especially in the fields of organizational administration and business.
For the next three years, Fritz will receive a scholarship from the program. This summer, he will attend a Kemper Scholars conference in Chicago to learn about research done by Kemper Scholars who are college juniors and seniors and participating in internships. In 2015 and 2016, Fritz will participate in internships. The first will be with a non-profit organization in Chicago. The second can be with a nonprofit or for-profit organization in the United States or overseas.
Recent La Salle Kemper Scholars interned at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., at WorldChicago, a non-profit organization that welcomes foreign diplomats, journalists, and students to the United States, and in the office of a Pennsylvania State Representative.
"I saw the Kemper program as an opportunity to better my education in hopes of learning more to help my community," said Fritz, who is from Millersville, Pa. "I was surprised and humbled I received it. The best piece of advice I received was from my stepfather, who told me once someone gives their all, they must await the results in peace, knowing they did their absolute best. That carried me through the long waiting period. I was so fortunate and lucky to receive such an honor. The other candidates are friends of mine, and I know they were just as capable."
Fritz said he plans to apply to law schools after he graduates from La Salle.
The Kemper Scholars program has been sponsored by the James S. Kemper Foundation of Chicago, since 1948. Each year the foundation selects students from 16 exemplary liberal arts colleges around the country.
Its mission is preparing students for leadership and service, especially in the fields of organizational administration and business. The Foundation believes that undergraduate study of the liberal arts represents the best preparation for life and career. The program aims to promote education in the liberal arts while providing students opportunities for career exploration and practical experience. The Foundation's experience shows that students learn the value of their liberal arts education for leadership by seeing how they use what they have learned when they work in a professional environment.
La Salle University was established in 1863 through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which St. La Salle founded in 1680. La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 30 schools in the North Region and among the top 10 Catholic schools in the region.


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> And when I get comfy with my linux, should I go on with that one or
> switch to something better? I've heard that starting with SuSE and
> then switching to Mandrake or RedHat is cool... Just opinions I want.
.... mandrake has 'traditionally' been the newbie Linux distro.
suse is a good one, the pro edition being the more packed version.
download mandrake, check it out
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Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855), a poor clergyman's daughter from Yorkshire, England, worked as a teacher and governess before her publication of Jane Eyre won her instant fame. She went on to produce three more novels before dying at the age of thirty-eight.
It's as old as time: the breakup letter. The kiss-off. The Dear John. The big adios. Simple in its premise, stunningly perfect in its effect. From Anne Boleyn to Sex and the City writer/producer Cindy Chupack, from women both well-known and unknown, imaginary and real, the letters here span the centuries... Read more
Charlotte Brontë's most beloved novel describes the passionate love between the courageous orphan Jane Eyre and the brilliant, brooding, and domineering Rochester. The loneliness and cruelty of Jane's childhood strengthens her natural independence and spirit, which prove invaluable when she takes a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. But after... Read more
Orphaned at an early age, Jane Eyre, leads a lonely life until she finds a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There she meets the mysterious Mr. Rochester and sees a ghostly woman who roams the halls at night. What is the sinister secret that threatens Jane and her new... Read more
Jane Eyre, a penniless orphan, is engaged as governess at Thornfield Hall by the mysterious Mr Rochester. Her integrity and independence are tested to the limit as their love for each other grows, and the secrets of Mr Rochester's past are revealed. Charlotte Brontë's novel about the passionate love between Jane... Read more
Charlotte Brontë's impassioned novel is the love story of Jane Eyre, a plain yet spirited governess, and her employer, the arrogant, brooding Mr. Rochester. Published in 1847 under the pseudonym Currer Bell, the book heralded a new kind of heroine—one whose virtuous integrity, keen intellect, and tireless perseverance broke through class... Read more
Introduction by Diane Johnson Commentary by G. K. Chesterton, Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth Rigby, George Saintsbury, and Anthony Trollope Initially published under the pseudonym Currer Bell in 1847, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre erupted onto the English literary scene, immediately winning the devotion of many of the world's most renowned writers, including... Read more
These two classic novels, together with Brontë's well-known Jane Eyre and Villette, comprise a magnificent oeuvre, each one a singular achievement of characterization, human understanding, and narrative elegance and drama. Shirley is the story of a complicated friendship between two very different women: shy and socially constrained Caroline, the poor niece...
Charlotte Brontë's final masterpiece powerfully portrays a woman struggling to reconcile love, jealousy, and a fierce desire for independence.Having fled a harrowing past in England, Lucy Snowe begins a new life teaching at a boarding school in the great capital of a foreign country. There, as she tries to achieve independence... Read more
"Villette! Villette! Have you read it?" exclaimed George Eliot when Charlotte Brontë's final novel appeared in 1853. "It is a still more wonderful book than Jane Eyre. There is something almost preternatural in its power."Arguably Brontë's most refined and deeply felt work, Villette draws on her profound loneliness following the deaths... Read more
Left by harrowing circumstances to fend for herself in the great capital of a foreign country, Lucy Snowe, the narrator and heroine of Villette, achieves by degrees an authentic independence from both outer necessity and inward grief. Charlotte Brontë's last novel, published in 1853, has a dramatic force comparable to that...
With her final novel, Villette, Charlotte Bronte reached the height of her artistic power. First published in 1853, Villette is Bronte's most accomplished and deeply felt work, eclipsing even Jane Eyre in critical acclaim. Her narrator, the autobiographical Lucy Snowe, flees England and a tragic past to become an instructor in... Read more
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