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Constantine was the first emperor to consistently depict himself full-length on seals since the second reign of Justinian II, at the beginning of the eighth century (there is one specimen of Isaakios full-length as well). The emperor is shown wearing a crown and loros and holding a labarum. Constantine preserved the obverse of Christ Emmanuel favored by his predecessors. A later design shows the first depiction of Christ enthroned to appear on imperial seals on the obverse, and the emperor, being blessed by the Mother of God on the reverse. This was the first time that a divine figure accompanied the imperial portrait on seals. In addition, although not appearing on his seals, several issues of coins depict Constantine with his wife, Eudokia Makrembolitissa, the first appearance of an empress on coins with her husband since Theodora with Theophilos in the first half of the ninth century. For the seals of Eudokia's family see the Doukas Dynasty in the Dynasties of Empire section.
Constantine ruled over a brilliant court and patronized a collection of learned men, poets, lawyers, philosophers, and historians; in 1045 Constantine refounded the University of Constantinople. The year 1054 saw the opening salvos in the schism between the eastern and western churches. The old divisions that had arisen during the Photian Schism reappeared as the two sides debated the theory of papal supremacy, and the filioque clause that the western Church had added to the Nicene Creed. Eventually the papal legate Cardinal Humbert excommunicated Patriarch Michael Keroularios, to which Keroularios responded in kind. Although this is not the definitive act that it was once portrayed as, it nevertheless highlights the tensions growing between East and West, as well as between emperor and patriarch. Constantine had hoped for an alliance with the papacy against the Norman threat in southern Italy. Keroularios was to gain great prestige from this point, essentially running the government of Michael VI and playing kingmaker for Isaakios I Komnenos. In economic matters, Constantine's reign saw the continued expansion of aristocratic estates and the first substantial debasement of the Byzantine gold coin—the dollar of the Middle Ages—since its creation seven hundred years earlier. This marked the first step in the loss of international prestige that would characterize Byzantine monetary history for the remainder of the eleventh century.
As with the seals of Romanos III and Michael IV, those of Constantine IX maintain the bust of Christ with the "Emmanuel" inscription on the obverse. The obverse side of Constantine's seals resemble those of his immediate predecessors. The emperor is shown wearing a loros and crown, and holding a globus cruciger and scepter. There are, however, three different obverse inscriptions found on his seals. Constantine is either identified as basileus Romaion (emperor of the Romans), autokrator (sole ruler), or autokrator augustus Romaion (sole ruler and augustus of the Romans).
In the East Manuel extended Byzantium's boundaries by annexing much of Cilicia, buying the County of Edessa, and forcing the submission of Antioch. He was also involved in ambitious plans to conquer Egypt. The new heights to which Manuel carried Byzantine prestige amongst the crusader states can be seen in the ceremony of his triumphal entry into Antioch in 1159. Manuel made a ceremonial entry into the city on horseback while the Prince of Antioch and King of Jerusalem walked behind him on foot.
In the West Manuel had to deal with the Second Crusade and the newly united Norman kingdom of Sicily. The Second Crusade reached Byzantium in 1147 with contingents led by the German Emperor and the King of France. Although Manuel provided ships to transport the crusaders to the Holy Land, and he became friends with the German Emperor, he was largely blamed in the West for the failure of the crusade as a whole, particularly by Odo of Deuil, a chronicler in the party of Louis VII of France who proved to be an incompetent crusader and needed someone to blame. Taking advantage of Manuel's preoccupation with the crusade, Roger of Sicily sacked a number of important towns in Greece. Manuel responded by invading Italy and for a while held part of the mainland as a protectorate.
Not all of Manuel's actions were successful: in 1171 Manuel poisoned Byzantine relations with Venice by arresting and expelling her citizens from the empire and confiscating their property. Furthermore, after decades of largely ignoring Anatolia, during which time the Sultans of Iconion united most of the Turks of the region into a unified polity, he suffered a major defeat at their hands at Myriokephalon in 1176, which threatened to unravel much of his life's work.
From a social perspective, Manuel's reign witnessed growth of Western influence at the Byzantine court and in life in general. Manuel's second wife was a princess of Antioch, and the emperor himself took part in jousting contests organised in the hippodrome in Constantinople. Notable during his reign is the expansion of the pronoia system, which assigned to individuals, originally members of the Komnenian family but increasingly common soldiers, specific tax revenues, diverted from the fisc, instead of direct payment from the imperial coffers.
On the obverse of his seals and coins Manuel employed Christ Emmanuel: he is depicted as unbearded and fleshier than the portraits that prevailed after the introduction of Christ by Justinian II. The imperial portrait on the seals is of the same type as those of Alexios I and John II, but he holds in his left hand an anexikakia rather than a globus cruciger. The two had distinct symbolic meanings—the former, according to Hendy, "a representation of the life-giving law," and the latter a symbol of ecumenical rule—but their employment on seals and coins seems to have had little significance beyond their basic identity as imperial insignia. Finally, Manuel retains the epithet porphyrogennetos, first introduced on seals by his father.]]>
The seals of Romanos III largely continue the design that prevailed on Basil II's: a bust of Christ on the obverse, and the emperor on the reverse. Romanos holds a globus cruciger and a scepter or, in a variation, a labarum. An innovation is the inclusion of the inscription Emmanuel on the obverse, for a portrait that is not the normal Christ Emmanuel type.]]>
On this golden seal Theodora uses the Christ Emmanuel obverse found on the seals of her eleventh-century predecessors. The reverse shows Theodora wearing an elaborate crown with pendilia and a loros with a jeweled collar. She holds a labarum and a globus surmounted by a trefoil.]]>
Michael's seals largely correspond with the design of his nomisma histamenon, although the obverse inscription conserves "Emmanuel," as found on Romanos III's seals. Michael is shown on the reverse wearing a loros and crown, holding a scepter and globus cruciger.
The reign of Isaakios marks a great (and scandalous) innovation on seals and coins: the representation of the emperor holding a drawn sword and wearing armor. There was no precedent for this direct reminder of the origins of Isaakios's power; usurpers generally sought divine verification with the portrayal of a saintly coronation. On seals, this was the first use of military costume or paraphernalia since Tiberios III three-and-a-half centuries earlier, although Constantine IX holds a sheathed sword on his class 4 histamenon (1054/55) as well as on his miliaresion (1042–55). Isaakios's seals are also the first imperial seals to have an inscription composed entirely of Greek characters. In addition, Isaakios is the first to employ his family name (Komnenos) on his seals, although Constantine IX added Monomachos to his two-thirds miliaresion. Isaakios maintained the image of Christ Emmanuel on the obverse of his seals.]]>
The seals of Michael do not follow the design of his coins, but instead retain the design of his predeccesors with the bust of Christ Emmanuel on the obverse and an imperial bust on the reverse.]]>


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In 1969 Mr Antonio Bertoccetti (Antonius Rex) decides to tranfert itself in London where the musical ideas were feer and decides finally of to record this masterpiece of the Black Prog. The album was printed in 300 copies+ 10 promo and distributed to nun sects! Substantially it is an album for church organ and electric guitar with recited vocal parts.
That fear, that suggestions... all the songs put fear but "Magister Dixit", "Triumphatus Sad", "Intiatjo" and "In Cauda Semper" have an evocative power than hasn't equal. Hypnotic, darknesses, not songs... Go listened to night, to the light of the full Moon, in a castle (or church or abbey) in ruin. After not say me that the mental hospital is yours house!
Antonio Bartoccetti (guitar, bass, vocal)
Doris Norton (drums)
Charles Tiring (church organ, harpsicord, Moog synthesizer, vocal)
Franz Partheny (medium)
Fiamma Dallo Spirito (vocal, violin, flute)
1. Ajtus (4:06)
2. Magister Dixit (10:30)
3. Triumphatus Sad (3:35)
4. Veneficium (2:21)
5. Initiatjo (6:49)
6. In Cauda Semper Stat Venenum (10:05)
This record was actually made in 1969 but it was released on cd as late as 2001. The atmosphere on record is sinister and haunting. Guitar is quite Iommi-style, organ is recorded at an old monastery and the drum set is as large as one bass drum. There is also a prototype synth built by Robert Moog. Human voices on the record consist of female humming and male chants in Italian and Latin.
This album was recorded in London in 1969, pressed in 333 copies and only sent to different religious sects!!!
Rip from CD 256@ (artwork included)
Download link
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Hello Good People....
What a terrific post...
Thank You and
remember this: "Live Gets Sweeter Everyday"
Peter Hammill
- 5 января 2008 г., 15:54
We share similar tastes in music. I've been hunting for this record, not to mention the CD version. Thanks for posting this in high quality. Do you, by any chance have Antonius Rex other body of work?
- 17 января 2008 г., 21:40
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McBride invited to try out for Team USA
Erie native Kayla McBride has been invited to try out for the Team USA women's basketball team.
McBride, a senior at Notre Dame, is among 33 invitees, including three-time gold medalists Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Tamika Catchings.
The tryouts will take place Oct. 4-6 in Las Vegas on the campus of UNLV and will be used to determine Team USA for the world championships in Turkey in 2014 and the next Summer Olympics in Rio in 2016.


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This is a discussion on Re: Broadcom Netlink BCM5906M - FreeBSD ; TooMany Secrets wrote: > On 2/3/08, Sepherosa Ziehau wrote: >> Please test the patch posted in this PR : >> http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/query-pr.cgi?pr=3D118975 >=20 > This patch works fine... but only for a few minutes :-( > If I open a ftp ...
TooMany Secrets wrote:
> On 2/3/08, Sepherosa Ziehau
>> Please test the patch posted in this PR:
>> http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/query-pr.cgi?pr=3D118975
> This patch works fine... but only for a few minutes :-(
> If I open a ftp connection (local, with another computer in lan),
> start downlading anything but after 5-8 seconds, the connections
> become very slow, more slow and then is like stop it. After this, if I
> try to make a ping to anything (from freebsd to any machine or vice
> versa), the host appears down.
> There is nothing message in /var/log about this, also in dmesg. And
> the unique modules in system are "kernel", "acpi", "linux" and
> "logo_saver".
> Anybody could help me, please?
Some questions: Which version of FreeBSD are you running?
How do you recover? For example:
ifconfig bge0 down; ifconfig bge0 up
or what?
I tested to ftp a file from my laptop and back again (around 400 MB)
and couldn't see any problems, but I'm running at 6.3R.
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Site Engineer, Civil
Nesma & Partners Contracting Co., Ltd. - Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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Job Description
•Ensuring all materials used and work performed are as per specifications.
•Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;
•Agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
•Liaising with any consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
•Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress).
•Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;
•Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
•Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on site;
•Preparing progress reports.
•Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that may arise.
B.S. in Civil Engineering
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Over the past two decades until 2003, Nesma Construction Group operated within the scope of three affiliated-companies: Nesma & Alfadl Contracting Co. Ltd. for civil and building services, AGAP Arabia Ltd for industrial construction services and Nesma-Emcor Co. Ltd. for electro-mechanical services. In 2004, the three companies operating under the umbrella of Nesma Construction Group were integrated and merged as Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. The integration is aimed to better provide services to clients through a unified and built-in approach and decision-making. Nesma & Partners now includes all the three specialized disciplines of the construction trade: civil and building division, industrial mechanical division, and electro-mechanical division. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2000 as well as ASME 'A' and 'PP'. Nesma & Partners is a recognized leader in the fields of oil & gas, petrochemicals, power and water sector. The company is involved in major construction work in Saudi Arabia and Gulf region; and its construction expertise is constantly expanding with the application of new technologies.


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There's always plenty to do in London on any given week, and with a huge number of free things to do, even those visiting the Rose Park Hotel on a budget can get the most out of the city.
- Wednesday is Burns Night, and what better way to celebrate than at the Rob Roy pub with a proper piper from 6pm (food and drink to be paid for).
- On Thursday you can visit Fortean London featuring Mark Pilkington, Geraldine Beskin & John Rimmer 7.30-10pm upstairs at The Bell pub, 50 Middlesex Street E1 7EX (£3/£2 concessions).
- The Imprint Festival kicks off on Friday at The Serpentine Gallery's Centre for Possible Studies. There will be contemporary art, storytelling, paper dolls, music and much more from noon, evening event from 6pm (free but donation appreciated)
- Saturday sees the Big Garden Birdwatch – spend an hour gazing at the avian life in nearby Hyde Park.
- Round off the weekend by joining in the Chinese New Year celebrations in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown on Sunday (free).


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Friday, January 24, 2014
Saving the trees and the lack of law enforcement were the main themes oft repeated Tuesday night at a SCDOT public hearing for the clear cut of trees in the median along what has been called the "death corridor" of Interstate 26 between I-95 and Summerville exit 199.
About 300 attended, many carrying homemade "Save the Trees" cardboard signs.
The evening began with an hour of mingling where attendees could look at maps and aerial shots of the highway, sign up to speak or submit written comments, and speak with representatives of the state and federal Departments of Transportation.
At 6 p.m. the state began a Power Point presentation explaining its reasoning behind its proposal to cut all the trees in the 29.6-mile stretch where fatalities are 20 percent higher than the rest of the state.
At the end of the presentation, those who had signed up were allowed two minutes each to speak for or against the tree cutting.
However at about 5:30 p.m. a man stood in front of the microphone and proceeded to address the crowd of some 300. Although asked quietly by at least three people to follow the planned sequence, he ignored these requests stating what he had to say would take more than two minutes and everyone wanted to hear him.
The state's presentation noted that the crashes in this stretch were double the state average and that although the 1,934 crashes between January 2007 and November 2011 were a normal amount, the 44 fatalities of the 1,934 crashes was 20 percent higher than the state average.
The state noted that the No. 1 reason for the crashes was distracted driving/falling asleep at the wheel. Second was DUI and third was speeding.
The various solutions were discussed including double guardrails of high tension cable, leaving the trees intact versus a single guardrail in the center of the median and clearing all the trees.
The basic premise is that the cable has a "give" of 10 to 15 feet whereas the trees offer no give and are more deadly.
Jordan Pace spoke first during the public comment session, representing U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford. Pace said that Sanford is not in favor of cutting the trees. Following Pace, many of the 42 who had signed up to speak came forward. Those that didn't, noted that what they had to say had already been said.
Jane Orenstein began by asking everyone in the auditorium who was in favor of cutting the trees to stand up. About three people stood. A cheer rose up from those sitting.
A number of people said they were "stunned" and "dismayed" that the town council of Summerville was in favor of cutting the trees, calling the council hypocritical since no one within the town limits can cut trees on their property without the town's approval.
Another noted that South Carolina is ranked second for having the worst drivers in the nation. Another called for the return of car inspections. Many, however, lamented the lack of law enforcement, blaming the lack of enforcement of speed limits, drunk and distracted driving, tailgating, etc., as the reason for so many crashes.
Others cited the lack of a shoulder and the steep incline on the sides of the highway.
Another informed the crowd that a 24-inch pine tree multiplied by 40,000 yards of such trees gave a $4 million benefit in reducing air pollution. This earned a round of applause.
A sobering moment came when Greg Elmore stood and told the group that his son was one of the fatalities and he found it offensive that such terms as "stupid drivers, texting, DUI" were being used as the reasons for the stats. "My son was not any of those," he said, "nor was the young girl recently killed or the father of three ..."
Firefighter Sweatman of the Lebanon Fire Department in Berkeley County spoke of the 75 to 80 bodies and more than 600 people he has pulled out of cars along that stretch.
"If you go into the median, you've bought the farm," he said. "Put up two sets of guardrails and leave the trees." He blamed many of the crashes on inattention and speed.
Almost every speaker noted the lack of law enforcement and may felt the simple enforcement of the laws and presence of traffic control would do far more in curbing crashes than the removal of the trees.
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Destination: El Sur
Here's a campaign line you won't hear anytime soon from President Obama: Under my watch, fewer Mexicans came to the U.S. and more Mexicans in the U.S. returned to Mexico.
It's all true, if impolitic to say in such a blunt manner. Demographers for several years have suspected that the flow of Mexicans was tending more south than north. This was an educated hunch, based on disparate data, and the hard numbers were lacking.
But now the Pew Hispanic Center, using data that included the 2010 census in Mexico, has established very clearly that the epic migration from Mexico has stopped and may even have been reversed. After four decades walking toward El Norte, the feet are now more likely to be pointing toward El Sur.
About 1.4 million people migrated from the U.S. to Mexico since 2005, including some 300,000 children who are U.S. citizens. That's what you call lifting anchor. The "return flow," as demographers call it, appears to be especially pronounced in the last two years.
What drove it? The Pew Hispanic Center attributes it to several factors, including the poor economy in the U.S., demographic and economic changes in Mexico, increased enforcement along the border and, yes, the dramatic rise in deportations.
The return flow includes both legal and illegal migration. On the latter, the numbers are a little squishy. The Pew Hispanic Center, citing U.S. and Mexican census data, said that return migrants who were in the U.S. illegally ranged from 5 percent to 35 percent of the 1.4 million.
These migrants are now less inclined to try to sneak back in, according to the study, which cites a survey of Mexicans who have been removed from the U.S. That is not in and of itself surprising. Deportations have been far more aggressive under the Obama Administration, and it stands to reason that if you go through the trying removal process you are going to think twice before venturing north again. In 2010, for example, 17 percent of Mexicans here illegally were apprehended at home or at work, compared with just 3 percent in 2005.
So who will claim credit for the trend? Don't be surprised if immigration control advocates attribute it at least partly to laws passed in Arizona, Alabama, Georgia and elsewhere. There is little doubt that this enforcement has forced people to migrate to less hostile states. It stands to reason that some would move back to Mexico. The term of art for this, thanks to Mitt Romney, is self-deportation.
It will be interesting to see what the secure-the-border types make of the findings (including our very own Lamar Smith!). This could present a crisis. Should they still press for the 1,900 mile fence? Can they really keep insisting that the border is wide open, given the evidence?
The Obama Administration, of course, deserves credit for helping the trend along (or full blame if you are in the immigration rights/Latino advocate corner). Aggressive enforcement at the border and record-setting deportations over the last three years are undeniable factors. Don't expect a press conference, though.
But here's an idea. What if the Republicans blamed Obama for driving the Mexicans south? That could help the GOP's abysmal standing with Hispanics, this being an election year.
The door is open, so to speak.


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Dumah (angel)
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Dumah (Heb. דומה "silent") is an angel mentioned in Rabbinical literature. Dumah is a popular figure in Yiddish folklore. I. B. Singer's Short Friday (1964), a collection of stories, mentions Dumah as a "thousand-eyed angel of death, armed with a fiery rod or flaming sword". Dumah is the Aramaic word for silence.
The angel[edit]
Duma(h) or Douma (Aramaic) is the angel of silence and of the stillness of death.[1]
Dumah is also the tutelary angel of Egypt, prince of Hell, and angel of vindication. The Zohar speaks of him as having "tens of thousands of angels of destruction" under him, and as being "Chief of demons in Gehinnom [i.e., Hell] with 12,000 myriads of attendants, all charged with the punishment of the souls of sinners."[2] In the Babylonian legend of the descent of Istar into Hades, Dumah shows up as the guardian of the 14th gate.[3]
Other references[edit]
- Dumah is one of the twelve sons of Ishmael and the "burden of Dumah" is mentioned in Isaiah 21:11, possibly as a prophecy.
- Dumah is a city associated with the descendants of Ishmael that was known to the Assyrian empire as Adummatu and is known in modern times as Dumat Al-Jandal.[4][5]
- Dumah is the name of one of the seven compartments of Gehenna.[6]
- Dumah is a boss in the video game Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver. He is the vampire brother of Raziel, and along with Turel is the one who cast him into the Abyss. In reference to the meaning of his name, when finally confronted, he has been killed by vampire hunters, and his corpse is sitting silently on a throne.
- Doma (a variation of Dumah) the Angel of Silence is a card in the card game Yu-Gi-Oh!.
- Dumah makes an appearance in Neil Gaiman's The Sandman (DC Comics), specifically in "The Season of Mists". He, along with Ramiel, become the keepers of Hell after Lucifer abandons his throne.
- Dumat, from the video game Dragon Age II, is named after this angel. He is addressed in game lore as the Dragon of Silence.
- ^ Definition partly taken from Gustav Davidson
- ^ Müller, History of Jewish Mysticism
- ^ Faiths Of Man: A Cyclopedia Of Religions. by James George Roche Forlong, 1904
- ^ Gallagher, 1999, p. 56.
- ^ Hoyland, 2001, p. 68.
- ^ (edit.) Boustan, Ra'anan S. Reed, Annette Yoshiko. Heavenly Realms and Earthly Realities in Late Antique Religions. Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Gallagher, William R. (1999), Sennacherib's campaign to Judah: new studies (Illustrated ed.), BRILL, ISBN 9789004115378, ISBN 90-04-11537-4
- Hoyland, Robert G. (2001), Arabia and the Arabs: from the Bronze Age to the coming of Islam (Illustrated, reprint ed.), Routledge, ISBN 9780415195355, ISBN 0-415-19535-7


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They're just a few of the artists drenching themselves in ice water as part of the Ice Bucket Challenge movement currently sweeping social media. Why are they doing this? To raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The campaign, which actually started months ago as a fundraiser for various charities, has become a phenomenon around the world in the last 10 days, since friends and family of former Boston College baseball player and ALS patient Pete Frates used it to raise awareness about the disease.
The idea is for participants to douse themselves in ice water, and challenge others to do the same within 24 hours. If they don't, they must donate to the charity of their choosing.
Bentley, who was challenged by fellow singer Chase Rice, went all in – shirtless! – outside of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday. "If you watch Chase Rice's video, there's only about half the water and ice that's in this bucket," says Bentley, before adding, "I really don't like Chase right now."
While McGraw, who was called out by Urban, enlisted the help of his daughters in the dousing.
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Legislative Item
File Number: 132354
|Printable PDF Format Clerk's Official Copy
|File Number: 132354
|File Type: Ordinance
|Status: In Committee
|Version: 0
|Reference: 14-12
|Control: Board of County Commissioners
|Requester: NONE
|Final Action: 1/29/2014
|Sunset Provision: No
|Effective Date:
|Expiration Date:
|Registered Lobbyist:
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Legislative History
|Acting Body
|Agenda Item
|Sent To
|Due Date
|Board of County Commissioners
|Special Item No. 6
|Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record. Commissioner Monestime noted the intent of this ordinance was to ensure the the taxi meter rates were reviewed on an annual basis, by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and that an adjustment was considered, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). He also noted the ordinance required the Administration to prepare and submit annual report containing relative information and a re-calculated figure on the Cost of Living, for the Board to review along with the rates. He indicated that the Taxi Industry had not received a rate adjustment since 2005, which was a long time. It was moved by Commissioner Monestime that this ordinance be adopted as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Heyman, followed by a discussion. Chairwoman Sosa asked if the rates could potentially be increased every year, but never decreased, according to this ordinance. Mr. Joe Mora, Division Director, For-Hire Transportation Regulatory & Business Affairs Division, Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) Department, said 'yes' but noted it would provide the BCC an opportunity to review the rates, compare previous years to the CPI, and decide if the rates should be increased or not. Chairwoman Sosa expressed concern that it seemed the Board would be limited to either increasing or maintaining the current rate, but never to decrease the rates if they felt it was in the public's best interest. Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez noted this ordinance included a provision that stated '…when the rate resolution was presented to the Board, the appropriate rate shall be no less than the previous rates adjusted by the CPI, unless the County Commission found that no change in the rates or a reduction in the rates was in the public's best interest' which meant the Board would have the authority to reduce the rates. Commissioner Diaz asked if the Board would have the flexibility to compare the County's taxi meter rates with other jurisdictions rates. Mr. Mora noted the annual report required by this ordinance would include information on the CPI, and a survey comparing other jurisdictions to the County, which would be useful for comparing the rates, to ensure the County remained competitive. Commissioner Diaz commented that the Board's intent was to ensure the County remained competitive, and the taxicab drivers earned a decent living. Commissioner Heyman noted, according to this ordinance, the Consumer Services Department (CSD) shall annually investigate, prepare a report on the existing rates and submit it to the Board for review, at which time the Board could either increase, decrease or maintain the same rates, based on the information provided in the report. She said she supported this ordinance and clarified its intent was to ensure the rates were reviewed on an annual basis. She asked to be listed as a co-sponsor of this ordinance. Commissioner Bovo noted his only concern was whether this ordinance ensured the Board would retain the right to change the rates. Vice Chair Bell noted she supported this ordinance and an annual review of the taxi rates, which she felt was appropriate. She asked to be added as a co-sponsor of this ordinance. Commissioner Diaz asked to be also listed as a co-sponsor of this ordinance. Commissioner Moss pointed out that State law prohibited the County from regulating the lease rates charged to taxi drivers by the companies or vehicle owners. He inquired whether a study had ever been conducted to determine if the taxicab drivers had actually benefited from an increase in the meter rates. Mr. Mora noted that specific information is not collected by the RER Department. He also noted there was a 25 percent rate increase over a two-year period (years 2003 through 2005), but the lease prices were also increased during the same time period or shortly thereafter, making it difficult to determine if the taxi drivers actually benefitted from it. Hearing no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on this ordinance as presented.
|Transportation & Aviation Committee
|Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
|Assistant County Attorney Bruce Libhaber read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record. Chairman Moss opened the public hearing for persons wishing to speak in connection with this ordinance, and closed it after no one appeared to speak. It was moved by Commissioner Monestime and seconded by Commissioner Bovo that this ordinance be forwarded to the County Commission with a favorable recommendation. Commissioner Monestime noted the County Commission had not reviewed the local taxi cab meter rates for an adjustment since 2005, which had been a long time. He noted the intent of this ordinance was to improve the process, by allowing the County Commission to review the rates on an annual basis and consider adjusting them based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Hearing no further comments or questions, the Committee members proceeded to vote, by roll call, on this ordinance as presented.
|Board of County Commissioners
|Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing
|Transportation & Aviation Committee
|Board of County Commissioners
|Adopted on first reading
|First Assistant County Attorney Abigail Price-William read into the record the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance. There being no comments or objections, the members of the Board proceeded to take a vote. The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for public hearing before the Transportation and Aviation Committee (TAC) on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.
|County Attorney
|Transportation & Aviation Committee
|County Attorney
|Gerald K. Sanchez
|Legislative Text
Section 1. Chapter 31 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows: 1
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Sec. 31 87. Rate regulation.
(A) The provisions of this section shall be the exclusive method for the establishment of for-hire motor vehicle rates throughout Miami-Dade County. Notwithstanding the provisions of any municipal ordinance, resolution or agreement to the contrary, from and after the effective date of this article, no municipality shall authorize, establish, change, alter, amend, or otherwise regulate rates charged by the industry. All municipal ordinances or resolutions to the contrary are hereby superseded.
(B) It shall be unlawful for an operator or chauffeur to charge, demand, request or accept any fare other than the rates established pursuant to this article. Rates established by this article shall be applicable through Miami-Dade County, both in the incorporated and unincorporated areas, without regard to any municipal boundaries.
(C) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, Florida, shall establish all rates for taxicabs and for-hire vehicles operating in Miami-Dade County. From and after the effective date of this article, rates shall be established, altered, amended, revised, increased or decreased in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) The CSD[[, upon request of the Commission or the County Manager,]] shall >> annually<< investigate and prepare a report concerning the existing rates. In the case of taxicab rates, said investigation shall specify the relative changes in the consumer price index >>(�CPI�)<< over the preceding [[two-]]year [[period]] and shall quantify what rates would be if the currently approved uniform taxicab meter rates were adjusted for such change. Such investigation shall also consider any additional matters, or review of special service rates when requested by the Commission or Manager. For ratemaking purposes, the CSD will not consider any costs incurred in the acquisition of a license and political contributions. Costs which will be considered in rate studies will include vehicle operating, maintenance and repair expenses, salaries of drivers, dispatchers and supervisors, insurance costs, taxes and license fees, and administrative and general expenses as prescribed on CSD financial and operating report forms.
(2) The CSD�s report>>, including proposed rate adjustments reflecting the CPI,<< shall be forwarded to [[the County Manager who shall prepare a recommendation to]] the Board of County Commissioners>>annually<<.
(3) A public hearing concerning >>the report regarding<< rates shall be scheduled >>annually<<. At such hearing, all interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider the CSD�s report[[, the County Manager�s recommendation,]] and all evidence produced at the hearing and, by resolution, shall determine and set the appropriate rates >>which shall be no less than the previous rates adjusted by the CPI, unless the County Commission finds that no change in rates or a reduction in rates is in the public interest << [[as may be in the public interest]]. Appeals of the Board of County Commissioners� decision shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure for review of administrative action.
(4) As part of the rate-making procedure, the Board of County Commissioners may authorize special service rates such as shared rides, group rides, contract services, prearranged service, services to an identified segment of the population, flat rates for all licensed vehicles from one (1) point or area to another, or package delivery.
(5) Operators who desire to provide service at a rate other than that established under the preceding provisions of this section may request approval of such special rates by filing an application with the CSD. Within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the request, the CSD shall conduct an administrative hearing on the proposed rate, after written notice to the public and all operators, investigate the proposed rate and forward its analysis and recommendations to the County Manager. The CSD shall, among other things, consider:
(a) The effect of the proposed rate on increased public use of for-hire motor vehicles.
(b) The ability of the operator to provide the proposed service.
(c) The operator�s ability to manage the proposed rates.
(d) All information contained in the rate request application.
(e) Improved transportation in Miami-Dade County.
(f) The economic impact on the industry and the general public.
(6) The Director shall be authorized to approve a per trip taxicab rate surcharge in addition to the existing rates then in effect. Such surcharge, which is to be a fixed amount, may be imposed upon the occurrence of an unforeseen change in petroleum market conditions which causes the price of regular unleaded gasoline to increase by 50 cents from the base price. The base price shall be the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in effect as of the most recent taximeter rate adjustment. Upon reaching the first benchmark dollar value a one dollar ($1.00) surcharge may be implemented. Following the initial surcharge, each additional increase of 50 cents of regular unleaded gasoline may trigger an increase in the dollar value of the surcharge by 50 cents. The average weekly price of regular unleaded gasoline must remain at or above a level, as described above, for three (3) consecutive weeks before a surcharge, or an increase in the surcharge, may be authorized by the Director. The fuel surcharge shall expire upon the effective date of any taximeter rate adjustments. The fuel surcharge may be decreased or removed, by the Director, should the average weekly price of regular unleaded gasoline remain at or below a level, as stated above, for three (3) consecutive weeks. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline shall be based on the retail prices listed for regular unleaded gasoline by the United States Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. The surcharge may be added to the taximeter rate or flat fare rate and, if added, shall be reflected on the taximeter as an extra charge on vehicles so equipped. Notice of a surcharge approved pursuant to this section must be prominently displayed within the taxicab, as required by regulations promulgated by CSD.
The County Manager is authorized to approve proposed rates that result in lower fares being charged by operators. All other proposed rates must be reviewed and approved by the Commission.
Any approved special rates must be filed with the CSD and be posted in each for-hire motor vehicle of the operator for which said rate applies, and copies provided to anyone requesting same. All approved special rates may not be modified or altered without prior written approval of the County Manager, in the case of reductions, or the Commission, in the case of increases. An operator may eliminate special rate(s) by thirty (30) days� advance notice to the CSD and posting thirty (30) days� written notice of the changes in all vehicles.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 3. It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance, including any sunset provision, shall become and be made a part of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word �ordinance� may be changed to �section,� �article,� or other appropriate word.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board.
1 Words stricken through and/or [[double bracketed]] shall be deleted. Words underscored and/or >>double arrowed<< constitute the amendment proposed. Remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged.
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The University of New Orleans officially became part of the University of Louisiana System this week, a promising change for the university and also for the metro New Orleans area. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools gave final approval to the move on Wednesday.
That was the final step in a process that began when the state Legislature adopted legislation moving UNO from the LSU System. Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the measure into law in July, and a five-month transition began.
"The addition of UNO complements our eight regional, comprehensive, research universities truly making the UL System nine universities strong,'' said system President Randy Moffett.
Strengthening the UL System, which is the largest higher education system in Louisiana, is a plus. But the main advantage is that UNO will no longer have to compete with a flagship school that received a disproportionate share of attention and resources. UNO struggled with shrinking resources and a lack of support under the LSU System.
New Orleans also should be well-served by the change. UNO is vital to this region's post-Katrina recovery, and the lakefront school should be better able under the UL System to fulfill its role as a strong public research entity that can help drive economic development.
UNO has been without permanent leadership since the departure of Tim Ryan last year, and the university's future depends heavily on who is at the helm. UNO is closer to resolving that issue, as well.
A committee chaired by President Moffett and made up of nine members of the UL System Board of Supervisors and four UNO representatives has narrowed the field from four candidates to two after conducting public interviews.
Peter Fos, director of health policy and systems management at LSU Health Sciences Center, and Michael Wartell, chancellor at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, are the finalists. The UL System Board of Supervisors will interview both candidates again this Friday and make the final decision.
Choosing a leader who will be able to boost enrollment, improve the graduation rate and nurture research programs is critical to UNO's future. It's also an opportunity for the UL System to steer its new university in the right direction.


text: (Donald Gruener) In pictures Uranium's rollercoaster ride Add to ... SHIRLEY WON The Globe and Mail Published Friday, Mar. 09, 2012 10:31AM EST Last updated Friday, Mar. 09, 2012 2:14PM EST Comments AA The fortunes of this radioactive element have swung wildly in the wake of global events More Related to this Story Resurgent uranium lights fire under stock prices The Uranium Bubble Japan's nuclear nightmare


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My previous work place had a soap opera of a construction project going on next door in my final months in Eugene. All spring we had to endure months of jackhammering, threats of invasion as they eye balled our storage space, and the final straw of summertime noxious fumes as they sealed their poured concrete (I made it out before this last one- whew!).
One unique aspect to this construction project is that it is contained underground with landscaping covering the maze of concrete underneath.
As our ire over our neighbor inconveniences mounted, my attention was brought to a wonderful herbaceous outlet for frustrations in the form of hand made seed bombs at Heavy Petal. You see, this came to the forefront of my mind just as the obnoxious construction project was considering the laying of sod over our adjacent lot. A lot that used to be grass criss-crossed with bike paths, tree shaded benches, and a cool sun dial.
Would seed bombs of violets survive and be noticed next season? Would bombs of dandelions be too vicious and only provoke chemical warfare from the groundskeepers? Yuck.
A coworker came up with a perfect suggestion: a true Northwest weed, a robust plant that's a creeper too! One that would make us grin with multiple sensory inputs, if its seed bombs were successful. Heh.
Lets just say our landscaping bomb fantasy left us feeling minty fresh.


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Sales were $2.1 billion in first quarter
LONDON — Nasdaq-quoted U.K. cable giant Virgin Media added 36,800 net TV subscribers in the first quarter of 2008 bringing the total to 3.51 million.
CEO Neil Berkett hailed the period as "another solid operation performance."
"In particular, churn continued to decline, reflecting the emphasis that we have placed on this area," he said. "Our results demonstrate that our customers are continuing to respond positively to our compelling consumer propositions.
"We remain focused on leading in next generation broadband and redefining the TV experience through on-demand."
Posting an operating loss of £5 million ($9.75 million), compared with a loss of $29.25 million during the same quarter a year earlier, Virgin Media's sales were $2.106 billion, down slightly on the 2007 figure of $1.989 billion.
The company reported 88,400 net additions to its broadband service, bringing the total to 3.78 million.
Virgin said it achieved record "triple-play" penetration of 51.3%. This refers to customers who take three of the four products sold by the outfit — cable TV, fixed and mobile telephone, and broadband.
ARPU (average revenue per unit) fell slightly, from $83.36 in 2007 to $81.72 this year.


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Bainbridge Police Blotter | FYI, Jan. 09
Bainbridge Police reported the following incidents:
12:27 a.m. An apparently intoxicated Poulsbo driver motoring westbound on High School Road rolled over a portion of the traffic roundabout and collided with a totem pole sculpture on the corner. The man drove away despite a flat tire and heavy body damage to the vehicle. The suspect later returned to the scene of the collision. He was arrested for negligent driving and hit and run.
6 a.m. A Kingston driver lost control of her Ford Explorer on an icy section of Fletcher Bay Road near High School Road. The vehicle veered across the roadway, rolled once and came to rest on the far shoulder. The woman said she had been traveling at 35 mph when the vehicle began to fishtail. She was cited for driving too fast for conditions. She suffered injuries to her hip and shoulder.
3:39 p.m. A buoy was reported missing from the waters off a home on Springridge Road. The resident said the buoy was three feet in diameter and held in place by a 15-foot chain attached to a large anchor block. The man was not sure whether the mooring rig had sunk or was taken along with the buoy. The total loss was estimated at $700.
4:41 p.m. A Bainbridge woman called police after a suspicious person harassed her and her daughters in Safeway. The woman said she had placed her daughters in a shopping cart and was shopping when the man approached. She said he asked how much her children were "per pound." She replied "a million dollars" and moved on. The man continued to follow her as she shopped and tried to engage her in conversation. She ignored the man and began talking to the children. The woman said she heard him ask one of the daughters if the woman was married. He continued to talk to her children as she shopped. The woman said she had been focused on her shopping at the time but later decided to report the man's suspicious behavior. The case was recorded.
5:50 p.m. A Dodge Van traveling north on Miller Road veered right and struck a BMW stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Koura Road. The driver of the Dodge, a Bainbridge man, said he thought the roadway curved and did not see the BMW. He was cited for inattention. No injuries were reported.
8:54 a.m. A Helmsman Court resident reported the theft of a battery from his boat. He said he had taken the cover off his boat that day and noticed the battery case empty. The theft occurred sometime in the previous two weeks, the resident said. No suspects.
11:47 a.m. Street signs in the area of Weaver Road and Wyatt Way were relocated to a ditch in an apparent case of malicious mischief. The signs included two stop signs, a speed limit signs and a caution sign. A responding officer attempted to reinstall the signs but found the post holes would not support them. A public works employee was called in to assist. No suspects.
2:35 p.m. The owner of a home under construction on Lovgren Road found the house's door ajar, lights on and mail scattered across the floor. The woman said she had turned off the lights and secured the door when she left the site the night before. The mail belonged to two nearby residents. Both were contacted by police. The mail was placed into evidence. No suspects were identified in the apparent trespass and theft.
12:59 p.m. A vehicle abandoned on Day Road was impounded. The vehicle had left by its driver after it was involved in two traffic collisions on Dec. 29. The driver had been given notice to remove the vehicle within 24 hours.
12:50 p.m. An iPod and sunglasses were reported stolen from a Ford Flex parked at a Bainbridge residence. The vehicle's owner believed he may have accidently unlocked the vehicle by activating its keyless entry remote in his pocket. The items were valued at $250. No suspects.
2:11 a.m. A Jeep Cherokee was stopped on SR-305 after an officer noted its license plate light was nonfunctional and its exhaust system sounded too loud to be stock. A records check showed the driver's license was suspended. He was cited. The passenger had a valid license and was allowed to drive the vehicle away.
3:54 p.m. A Moran Road resident reported that someone had rolled his vehicle 60 feet down his driveway overnight in an apparent theft attempt. The man said he had moved the car the day before because a tree had fallen on his driveway. The vehicle was left unlocked. The next day he found the car had been rolled down the driveway and off to the side where it had apparently gotten stuck. He suspected the culprits had not wanted to start the vehicle for fear of being heard. The keys to the car were missing. No suspects.
7:40 a.m. Police impounded a vehicle that had been abandoned on Miller Road north of Battle Point Drive during a snow storm. The vehicle was causing traffic to divert across the centerline. Authorities had been unable to contact the vehicle's registered owner.
1:16 p.m. A Bremerton resident reported losing a wallet in a Bainbridge theater on Jan. 1. The theater said the wallet had not been turned in. It contained $20 and various credit cards. The case was recorded.
4:59 p.m. A Bainbridge woman contacted police after she discovered her credit card had been fraudulently used to purchase tickets to a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. The $832 purchase had been made through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster acknowledged the charges as fraudulent. The woman cancelled the card.
4:50 p.m. A Eaglecliff Road resident reported that a delivered package had been stolen from his doorstep. The delivery service confirmed the package had arrived that day but the resident never saw it. He said he had been gone from his home for most of the morning. The package contained eye glasses valued at $300. No suspects.
10:47 a.m. A Parfitt Way resident submitted a written complaint regarding excessive noise from businesses on Parfitt Way. The man said the noise had been disturbing his sleep. Police advised the man to contact city code enforcement and call 911 if he continued hearing excessive noise from the businesses.
12:59 p.m. A Bainbridge woman received a medical bill addressed to her home but bearing someone else's name. The woman contacted the medical provider and advised it of the mistake. No apparent fraud was involved. The case was recorded.
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Just a few days ago was the fifth version of the proposed Mesa on-disk shader cache and it's looking like it may finally be ready for merging with some of the prep infrastructure work having landed today in mainline Mesa.
It has been over one year since last testing the mainline Linux kernel's BCache support for this block cache that allows solid-state drives to act as a cache for slower hard disk drives. Here are some fresh benchmarks of a SATA 3.0 SSD+HDD with BCache from the Linux 4.8 Git kernel.
There are about 2,000 Steam Linux games that are published and working (1,999 as of right now), granted a majority of them are indie games and only about a fifth of the games available for Steam on Windows or less than half of the number of games available for OS X.
At the end of 2015 Mozilla effectively put an end to Firefox OS / Boot 2 Gecko by concluding things weren't working out for Mozilla Corp and their commercial partners to ship Firefox OS smartphones. All commercial development around it has since stopped and they are now preparing to strip B2G from the mozilla-central code-base.
One month after Kirigami's first public release, KDE Kirigami 1.1 is now available as the newest stable of this user-interface framework designed for mobile and convergent applications in Qt.
Today is a big day along the Fedora 25 schedule and stepping towards its official debut in November.
A revised set of 11 patches were published this week for implementing basic HiZ (Hierarchical Z) support within Intel's open-source Vulkan "ANV" Mesa driver.
With all of the RADV Radeon Vulkan activity in the past few weeks, The Talos Principle now renders correctly when using this community-driven Vulkan graphics API driver!
26 September
While GLAMOR has already been around for a number of years as a means of providing generic X11 2D acceleration over OpenGL for the X.Org Server, it's a seemingly never-ending process to optimize its code-paths for best performance. More improvements are en route for making GLAMOR 2D faster, which should especially be helpful for Raspberry Pi users making use of the VC4 driver stack on this very slow-speed hardware.
With AMD's forthcoming Zen processors is support for some new memory encryption technologies that are of particular benefit for virtualized environments.
A KDE Advisory Board has been formed by KDE e.V. to provide greater insight and cooperation around this free software desktop environment.
While the Core i7 6800K has been available for a few months now, there hadn't been any review on it since Intel hadn't sent out any Broadwell-E samples for Linux testing this time around. However, I did end up finally buying a Core i7 6800K now that the Turbo Boost Max 3.0 support is finally coming together (at first, Intel PR said it wouldn't even be supported on Linux) so that I can run some benchmarks there plus some other interesting items on the horizon for benchmarking. Here are some benchmarks of the i7-6800K from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS with the Linux 4.8 kernel.
Edward Shishkin, one of the last remaining Reiser4 developers and the one who has been leading this out-of-tree file-system the past few years, has implemented logical volumes support with support for mirrors (in effect, RAID 0) and failover support at the file-system level.
The inaugural LLVM Cauldron conference happened earlier this month ahead of the GNU Tools Cauldron in Hebden Bridge, UK. All of the slides and videos from this latest LLVM conference are now available.
OpenMW 0.40 is now available as the well known open-source reimplementation of the Elderscrolls III: Morrowind game.
Coming up in two weeks marks the return of Steam Dev Days. Linux and SteamOS gaming will be talked about there, but so far no indications of Steam Machines.
Using the LLVM JIT with PostgreSQL can vastly speed up the query execution performance and shows off much potential but it hasn't been mainlined yet.
Linus Torvalds issued on Sunday night the eighth weekly test version of the Linux 4.8 kernel with the expectation of officially releasing this new kernel next weekend.
25 September
It has been about two weeks since last reporting on "RADV" Radeon Vulkan activities, but development hasn't let up and there has been several feature commits since then on this open-source Vulkan Linux driver for Radeon AMDGPU-interfacing hardware.
Fedora has been making a lot of RISC-V build/packaging progress over the past few months while this weekend the milestone was announced that they are hosting clean, RPM-built, bootable disk images for this open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture.
Here are some fresh benchmarks of various solid-state drives (SATA 3.0 SSDs plus two NVMe M.2 SSDs) as well as two HDDs for getting a fresh look at how they are performing using the Linux 4.8 Git kernel.
PostgreSQL 9.6 is being prepared for release on 29 September as the database system's latest major update.
SuperTux v0.5 is now available as the newest version of this open-source Tux-themed game inspired by Super Mario Bros.
Independent developer Kevin Brace took over maintaining the OpenChrome DDX driver earlier this year to improve the open-source VIA Linux graphics support while over the summer he's slowly been getting up to speed on development of the OpenChrome DRM driver.
24 September
The 2016 X.Org Developers' Conference (XDC2016) wrapped up Friday in Helsinki, Finland. Here is a summary of the major happenings for those that may have missed it or didn't yet watch the video streams.
Following this week's Wayland/Weston 1.12 release, Wayland 1.13 and the reference Weston 1.13 compositor are now open for development.
In addition to the Nouveau status update talk at XDC2016, Nouveau contributor Karol Herbst had carried out an additional presentation on Friday dedicated to this open-source NVIDIA driver's work on power management and re-clocking.
It's been one week since the Libreboot downstream of Coreboot announced it would leave the GNU and denounced the FSF over supposedly a transgendered individual having been fired by the this free software group. Both Richard Stallman and the FSF denounced these claims made by Libreboot maintainer Leah Rowe. Since then, no actual proof has been presented to back up these claims by the Libreboot maintainer but the drama around it has seemingly continued.
At the GNU Tools Cauldron earlier this month in the UK there was a presentation on forthcoming improvements to the GNU Tools, presented by Nick Clifton as part of the Red Hat Tools Team.
This summer the student developer Elie Tournier participated in Google Summer of Code to develop a "soft" double-precision floating-point library for Mesa. While GSoC is past, it appears he is committed to seeing this library through and getting into Mesa. With potential soft/emulated ARB_gpu_shader_fp64 support, this could be good news for those GPUs lacking real double precision support.
Timothy Arceri of Collabora has revised his massive patch-set that implements an on-disk shader cache for the Intel open-source driver.
23 September
It has been nearly one year since the LXQt 0.10 release while today it was succeeded by LXQt v0.11, the newest version of this lightweight, Qt-powered desktop environment.
Landing in the mainline GCC compiler stack for next year's GCC 7.1 release is initial enablement on ARMv8.2-A support.
If you are using openSUSE's Tumbleweed rolling-release Linux distribution, you now have access to the upstream GNOME 3.22 packages.
On the first day of the XDC2016 conference this week in Finland NVIDIA presented over their GBM vs. EGLStreams debate that's been ongoing for months with NVIDIA's lack of GBM API support by their driver being what's preventing the binary blob from working with current-generation Wayland compositors. In that session they called for a new community-driven API to suit the needs of device memory / surface allocation and could succeed the Generic Buffer Manager. By the end of XDC2016, some progress has already been made.
The OpenSolaris-derived Illumos project is rolling out its new bootloader project to use on new systems in place of its old GRUB (v0.97) legacy bootloader.
Last month Intel introduced the 600P Series solid-state drives as the most competitively-priced NVMe SSDs launched to date. Here are a few Linux comparison benchmarks from my initial testing of the SSDPEKKW256G7X1 M.2 SSD on Linux.
The Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL) now has support for atomic mode-setting and nuclear page-flipping!
It's been one year since Frictional Games launched SOMA as their latest science fiction survival horror game. The game is supported on Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 4. This game saw close to half a million sales, but just over 1% of them were from Linux gamers.
In addition to being the organizer of XDC2016, Martin Peres also participated in several presentations at this week's conference in Helsinki. One of these pesentations by Martin was concerning 2D X.Org acceleration.
Besides Nouveau developers being frustrated by NVIDIA's signed firmware blobs, at XDC2016 they also made other remarks about their focus on OpenGL and performance while Vulkan support isn't expected anytime soon.
Harry Wentland of AMD just presented at the XDC2016 conference about DAL, the big Display Abstraction Layer code-base, which many AMD Linux users have been waiting to see merged in order to have Polaris audio support and this is one of the stepping stones for seeing FreeSync/Adaptive-Sync and other modern display capabilities.
Feral Interactive will be releasing three new Linux games next week.
Earlier this month LunarG published up-to-date Vulkan Sample Tutorials for those wanting to learn more about using this high-performance Khronos graphics API.


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Meet Liz & Casey, MIA's Goodwill Ambassador Team
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June 18, 2012
(CNN) -- It's inevitable these days. If you fly, you're going to have to spend a good amount of time at the airport, either waiting to take off or between flights. Thankfully, more and more airports are sympathetic to your situation and are adding unique amenities to help keep you entertained. Of course, you can always whip out your laptop and check your e-mail or stop into the nearest newsstand and pick up the latest James Patterson thriller, but we think you'll find these options a lot more exciting.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Miami, Florida: Need some snuggle time? Casey, a 69-pound golden retriever, strolls though Miami International Airport two days a week with owner Liz Miller, an airport volunteer. The trained therapy dog is outfitted with a "Pet Me" uniform and her own business cards (e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com). Casey and Liz give passengers directions and generally try to ease the travel experience.
And if you're flying with a pet in tow, you'll want to make note of the growing number of animal relief areas, like those at the Miami airport that feature patches of real grass and a bright yellow fire hydrant. www.miami-airport.com. Continue
June 29, 2012
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Featured Golf News
Tiger & Rory Lose Opening Matches in Turkey
Tiger Woods couldn't overcome a triple-bogey on the ninth hole and lost his opening-round match to Charl Schwartzel by a stroke at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final in Turkey.
The $5.2-million, eight-player exhibition is being played at the Atalya Golf Club. The winner will earn $1.5 million. The format is medal match play, with the winner of the individual matches having a lower score than his competitor.
The eight players are separated into two groups of four, with everyone playing each other in their group over the first two days. The leading two in each group advance to Thursday's semifinals, with the final on Friday.
In one group of four, Woods shot a 70 to Schwartzel's 69. No. 1-ranked Rory McIlroy also lost his match to Matt Kuchar by a score of 76-70. Woods will play Kuchar Wednesday morning and McIlroy Wednesday afternoon.
In the other four-player group, Justin Rose defeated Hunter Mahan and Lee Westwood beat Webb Simpson in the first round.
McIlroy admitted to some rustiness; he hadn't touched a golf club since the 2012 Ryder Cup two weeks ago. He was only two shots down before posting a triple-bogey, double-bogey, double-bogey starting on the 15th hole to lose by six shots.
"If it was a different format and a different tournament it might not have got as out of control as it did, but that's just the way it is," said the 23-year-old Northern Irishman, who helped the European team retain the Ryder Cup.
"But it's fine. I know what I need to do tomorrow. I need to go out and win both of my matches and see if that's good enough. In a way it could be a blessing that I'm not complacent and I go out and give it my best."
During a press conference on Monday in Turkey, Woods admitted he played a key role in the Americans' loss in the Ryder Cup. The Yanks enjoyed a 10-6 lead heading into the singles matches but collapsed on Sunday and lost to the Euros by a margin of 14½ to 13½. "I had an opportunity to earn three points in team sessions and didn't do that," he said.
"My point [in the singles] didn't matter when all was said and done. Steve Stricker and I were sent out to win points and we didn't do it. That was frustrating.
"It has been difficult, there is no doubt," Woods added. "We held a great lead and couldn't manage to win from a perfect position going into Sunday. That was tough. Some guys were pretty bummed out by what happened. We had guys out early on Sunday to get points and that didn't happen. It was then left to us at the back, but it came down to the situation where my point didn't matter. It was a tough situation, no doubt."
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True Writer Obsidian - very good pen!
This is my first Levenger pen but it will not be my last. It is overall an excellent performer. There are no hard starts or skipping and it lays down an excellent line....Read complete review
This is my first Levenger pen but it will not be my last. It is overall an excellent performer. There are no hard starts or skipping and it lays down an excellent line. The fine nib is on the medium side. This is a very light pen - surprisingly light. That can be good or bad depending on one's preference. I find that when the ink is getting low, the pen writes drier and to restore a wetter line you have to prime the convertor. If you are not careful, you could land up with your fingers covered with ink! I would have preferred a little bit more heft. it is an exceptional performer I use almost every day.
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I just got this pen. It writes smoothly. It's a nice size. It looks good. But the cap doesn't stay on the barrel when I write. I've never had a fountain pen...Read complete review
I just got this pen. It writes smoothly. It's a nice size. It looks good. But the cap doesn't stay on the barrel when I write. I've never had a fountain pen where the cap did not fit snugly on the barrel. It feels awkward, especially when I am not in a position to put the cap somewhere. Is this how it's meant to be? I keep looking down into the cap to see if there's something, like packing, that I'm supposed to remove, but there's nothing there. Besides, if there was something there, the pen wouldn't close - and it was closed when I received it. I think this makes the pen non-functional.
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I love the broad nib. It makes a fabulous statement with your black ink and makes every document easy to see.
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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By millius
from Denver, CO
I purchased this pen for my husband as he always wanted a fountain pen. He loves to write with this pen in his journal and it makes him more aware of his penmanship. I had his name engraved and it makes a very classy gift.
Great Everyday Pen
By EdwardInAK
from Anchorage, AK
This is a classically styled, classically executed fountain pen. It's light weight and good balance - even when posted - make it a joy to write with. I never have dry starts or skips and the wetness that it exhibits with Levenger ink is very satisfying. The Fine Nib is consistent with other non-Japanese Fine Nibs in line breadth, and the nib provides good feedback without being scratchy. I'd very much recommend this pen to anyone getting into Fountain Pens. It's a workhorse.
Good Purchase
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from Kansas City
With numerous fountain pens, this is my real everyday, simple pen. Not too fancy, but very stylish. Works well and I can count on it. Love Levenger! It i a little light. If you are looking for something with weight, look at some of the other ones here.
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By marinedoc
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My great grandfather gave me this pen four years ago, before two deployments to Afghanistan, and having two amazing children, he passed away shortly after. I didn't use it until two months ago until I started to journal for my organization and PTSD. The pen is amazing, it's made me want to work on my penmanship daily it's never scratchy or dry. Also my four year old son cannot wait until this pen is his, thank you for a quality product. I will be buying more.
Great value for the price
By Roost
from Atlanta, Georgia
Great pen to take with me on travels. Excellent for the price!
Excellent Fountain Pen Best Value
By Revilo
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I have two other True Writers. they make excellent everyday and travel pens. The stainless steel nib provides effortless, no leak smooth writing. I have Mont Blancs, Parkers, Waterman, Pellican and Dunhill fountain and ball point pens. For price to value--this is a great pen, for a first fountain pen you just can't get a better value.People who are not regular customers of Levenger must realize if the Levenger name is on it--literally or figuratively Levenger stands behind it. I find it hard to fathom that any customer would rate any of your products and service below a 5 star level!
Lovely first fountain pen!
By KateC
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This is my first fountain pen, and it does not disappoint. Very attractive design! Easy to write with and lovely ink! I can't wait to get a bottle of ink next!
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Auto Insurance Information for Kids
It's never too early to learn about car insurance. When you start driving, you will have to get car insurance. It's the law in Texas. Most other states also require you to have car insurance.
What kinds of things can happen to your car?
- You could have a wreck.
- Someone could steal it.
- Hail could dent it.
- A flood could wash it away.
Car insurance can help you fix your car. And if you have a wreck, car insurance will pay to fix the other person's car too. It will even pay for people who are hurt in a wreck to go to the doctor.
If you don't have car insurance and something happens to your car, you will have to pay to fix it yourself. The great thing about insurance is that it will help you pay!
How much does car insurance cost?
The cost of car insurance is different for different people. Insurance companies ask you questions when you buy insurance. This tells them things about you that helps them know how much to charge. They will want to know where you live. If you live in a big city you will pay more for insurance. That's because there are more people in cities. If there are more people driving, then it's easier to have a wreck. The insurance company will ask you what kind of car you drive. Insurance costs more for a really fast car than for a slow one. The company will also want to know how old you are.
If you're still in school, the insurance company might ask about your grades. Some companies charge less for students with good grades. Make good grades now to save money later!
Shop for insurance
Shopping for car insurance can save you money. Print out these booklets. They can help you find good deals. Give them to your parents and to people you know who need insurance:
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Here's an activity that can help your parents save money on their car insurance!
What area of the state do you live in? If you're not sure, ask you parents. Choose your area in the list below. This will give you names of insurance companies and their prices. Print it out. Read all the information, then answer these questions:
- Which company has the lowest price?
- What is the difference between the lowest price and the highest one?
- Which companies have the best financial rating?
- Which one has the lowest complaint index?
- What is a complaint index and why is it important?
Show the list to your parents and talk about what you learned. Can they save money by shopping around?
Where do you live?
For a brochure on Automobile Insurance Sample Rate Comparisons in your area, click the region you live in from the the map below or choose the region from the the list.
- Central Texas PDF
- Coastal Texas PDF
- North Texas PDF
- Panhandle and Plains PDF
- Permian Basin & Concho Valley PDF
- South Texas & Rio Grande Valley PDF
- Southeast Texas PDF
- Texas Big Country PDF
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Are you ready to save more money? Do the same thing for home insurance.