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1) In gymnastics, you do have different specialists and whom you select for a team event depends on each athlete's strengths and weaknesses. In skating, everyone aspires to the same skill set, which would be the equivalent of an "all-around" champion in gymnastics. A strong spinner isn't going to help in the SP or the LP if they don't have an all-around package of jumps and artistry also.
2) Gymnastics uses the team event as the qualification for individual medal events, whereas in skating the competitors for the events is decided before the Games begin.
My fear is that the overexposure of skating the same programs twice could create less interest in the other events that follow the team event.
As for the team event, I'm more curious than excited. If it's gonna be anything like last season's WTT, I'm glad they're getting it out of the way first thing in Sochi.
I think they should also have individual medals for different disciplines, like in gymnastics. It wouldn't be easy to judge, but it would be fun. Scott Davis and Lucinda Ruh would've had spinning medals, I'm sure, and Patrick could get a gold in "skating skills and transitions" even if he falls and somehow loses the big gold medal (not likely, probably). Someone like Max Aaron could try to get a medal in quads without trying to change his style and show more emotion or whatever.
I'm looking forward to the team competition, and while I think some things will have to be ironed out, I think it will be a success and more teams countries will be able to field a team in the future.
I expect it to generate more CONFUSION than not amongst the general viewers. Skaters who can claim themselves Olympic medalists will dilute the impact of the skaters who win the individual events. It could also diminish the impact that specific performances can have if they are seen more than once. Will require an impressive performer to overcome that potential over-exposure risk. Also, those without charisma or personality, should stay away from the media, as it would be twice the opportunity to underwhelm the world.
Spinning gold, silver, bronze medalists
Spiral gold, silver, bronze medalists
Footwork gold, silver, bronze medalists
Edging gold, silver, bronze medalists
Jumping gold, silver, bronze medalists
We wouldn't get tired of skaters' programs, and people like Alissa Czisny get to go to the Olympics
I thought that it had already been confirmed that different skaters would be chosen to skate the short and long programs. So for example, if Ashley Wagner is chosen to compete the ladies long program for the US team, those watching would still need to wait for the individual ladies event to see her 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond' program. So there would still be something new to see later on rather than seeing the same programs over and over and getting tired of them, especially since the general audiences watching these events will be seeing these programs for the first time anyways.
However, I do have some worries about this team event and how the skaters will train simultaneously for it and their individual events, I don't want some of my favorites to tire out so early on, but skating their Olympic programs before an Olympic audience right off the bat could prove to be the best possible practice. I sure hope it is anyway.
It is hard to replicate the experience but hopefully those skating in the team even can use it like "practice" so they aren't tired for their event. I meanthey practice often long hours hand do a few run throughs a day so really if they can mentally train they have a skate a day it is less th an usual - but how they react to the stress and pressure is another issue. I am not suremedals in individual events will work namely because what would be the categories.
On the plus side, the team event encourages countries to have well rounded skating programs that focus on all four disciplines, not just one or two (Japan, I'm looking at you).
On the minus side, I am expecting the ISU to botch this event rather badly. I imagine a scenario where there are several countries tying for the fourth/fifth spots in the final, and the commentators have to explain the arcane tie-breaking rules to the public.
The whole set-up takes us back to the days of ordinals and skaters no longer "controlling their own destiny." Country W beats Country X because Country Y makes it to the final five over Country Z. (Not that I can think of a better way to organize the team event, I admit.)
I also don't like that the two segments are equally weighted. Shouldn't the short count half as much as the free?
I worry, too, about the brouhaha that will erupt if a favourite for an individual medal injuries him/herself in the team event and is taken out of contention in the individual event.
As for seeing the same programs in the team and individual events, don't gymnasts perform the same routines for their various events? If this isn't a problem for gymnastics viewership, why should it be a problem for figure skating?
I think it might prove deleterious to the non-team competitions. No real basis for this, but I suspect it will be history after this Olympics. Who or what gets the credit for coming up with this idea? Are the skaters having to prepare different programs for this event? I think they should if it is to be really interesting. I don't care about seeing them skate the same programs in both the team and non-team events.
The Pairs event, being the first to be held relatively shortly after the team event, would seem a likely place for have different athletes compete, but it is also ironically the discipline with the thinnest roster of competitors.
^^ It's funny, but for myself (as a spectator), I'm probably more interested in watching the Team Event than the Pairs.
Right now, Pairs is the Olympic "throwaway" event for me... the event I'm least interested in watching.
The Team Event, exposure to the skaters and their stories, getting a preview of what they can do (and what they're planning to do) can only INCREASE my chances of tuning in to pairs.
As for the other events, don't you think some great stories/speculation can come from that? D/W beat V/M in the short dance by less than a tenth... can they hold on? Patrick Chan blows away the other men in the Team Event... can he duplicate that? And so forth...
The topic got me wondering about the changing popularity of some Olympic sports and so I found this on Google. If you want a good chuckle....
The ten oddest former Olympic events


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Earnings season is winding down, with most companies already having reported their quarterly results. But there are still some companies left to report, and Transocean (NYSE: RIG ) is about to release its quarterly earnings report. The key to making smart investment decisions with stocks releasing their quarter reports is to anticipate how they'll do before they announce results, leaving you fully prepared to respond quickly to whatever inevitable surprises arise. That way, you'll be less likely to make an uninformed knee-jerk reaction to news that turns out to be exactly the wrong move.
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Analysts have been stolid in their views on Transocean for the just-ended quarter, having kept their earnings-per-share estimates constant throughout the past three months. But the stock has been a lot more exciting, having risen by 16% since late November.
Investors have recently gotten reminders of Transocean's role in the Gulf oil spill. In mid-February, a federal court judge approved the company's plea bargain with the Justice Department. Under the bargain, Transocean pled guilty to a misdemeanor criminal charge and paid $400 million in penalties. The deal followed up on a previous agreement concerning Clean Water Act violations, which will involve another $1 billion in civil penalties if a separate court approves the bargain.
But Transocean is eager to put the incident behind it, especially given the rampant activity in the deepwater drilling arena right now. Transocean has taken full advantage of dozens of deepwater discoveries from exploration and production companies by boosting its backlog of contracts to nearly $30 billion. Even as rival Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL ) is building new deepwater rigs at breakneck pace, Transocean continues to see plenty of potential for further growth in the space.
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This is a discussion on [VPN] Re: SSL VPN testing results available - Network ; Joseph S D Yao wrote: > On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 09:59:21AM -0700, Joel M Snyder wrote: > >>A very very large review / test I just completed has finally been >>published by Network World: >> >> http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/...est-intro.html > ...
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> On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 09:59:21AM -0700, Joel M Snyder wrote:
>>A very very large review / test I just completed has finally been
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> Joel, mildly curious why Cisco is not included.
Cisco is in a state of disarray. They are not committed to the 3000
series, since it's really end-of-life hardware, but that's where their
good SSL VPN software is. The ASA series, which is their New Best Idea
for security is several major revisions behind on the SSL VPN
capabilities. So Cisco said "hey, don't evaluate us because we don't
have good software right now." (I'm not leaking any secret information
here; I don't know FOR SURE that the 3000 is essentially EOL, but it
sure is very old hardware and I can't imagine that they will be pushing
that hardware platform when they have the new ASA stuff to go for.)
Actually, what they said is that the good software would be available on
the ASA by the time the article is published and they didn't want the
review to mis-represent what was shipping at the moment the review was
published. And they were very specific that they didn't want the 3000
series incorporated. But, surprise, surprise, the SSL VPN stuff on the
ASA hasn't been brought up to speed yet (but will any day now, I'm
absolutely sure).
I don't think that Cisco has really demonstrated the kind of interest in
the SSL VPN market that other vendors have. In part, this is because
they don't have to. Look at the 3000 series, the Altiga boxes. Very
very hot stuff, which means that their need to have a good remote access
story is less. Compare that to the top products in the review: Juniper,
F5, Nokia. None of those has had a decent story for remote access,
meaning that it is that much more important that they do a great job in
SSL VPN. (Aventail is a bit of an anomaly here, since they DO have a
good remote access story, AND they have a great SSL VPN product, but for
every rule there's an exception).
I think that Cisco is going to be in the same bucket as Nortel and Check
Point. All three have outstanding IPsec solutions, which really takes
the pressure off of them to do a good SSL remote access solution. None
of them are really striving to be top-tier in the way that folks like
Juniper MUST in order to be credible.
Hmmm. I guess that was more than you wanted to know. Stuck in the
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Phone, fishing lines busy for WCA supervisor
Sherry Mishik's most important job as supervisor of the Walnut Creek Access Area and Marina is talking to people.
"We're like a visitors information center on the interstate,'' Mishik said as the phone in the administration building rang -- again.
"(The waves) are 2 to 4 feet, with winds about 10 to 15 knots, with a 30 percent chance of rain,'' she told a boater planning to fish on Lake Erie.
Mishik, 57, a widow and mother of three with three grandchildren, has worked for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for 17 years. While she's selling fishing licenses and ice for packing fish, helping folks launch boats or studying the radar, she takes pride in her work.
"I love to meet people, and they come from all over the world, especially for fishing for steelhead," said Mishik, a New Bethlehem native. "I'm nice to people, and I love to talk, and people seem to like me. And the people I work with are phenomenal. It's fun to be here.''
1 How did you become a supervisor?
I applied for a job at the Albion prison where my sister worked. Our place (Walnut Creek) is run by the enforcement division of the Northwest Region Fish Commission, and I worked at the North East Marina and here from 1997 to 1999. North East got privatized, so I've been here since. The requirements are that you have to have clerical skills and be a typist. Bob Nestor is my supervisor, and there are two other supervisors when I'm not here, Judy Herrick and Beverly Leighton.
2 How has the Access Center changed since you've been here?
The marina is about the same, with 72 slots, two for transients (available for visitors not docked there during the April through October season) in the marina. The fishing for steelhead was already taking over for the coho salmon, and there were a couple of other changes. In the office, however, everything had to be done by hand. Now we have an automatic license stamper. All we had then was a phone and a marine-band radio. At first, we got calls for the Game Commission. Then we got calls for Presque Isle because our number was mistakenly listed under theirs. We had a computer but really didn't take advantage of it right away, but like anything else, it's essential to our operation.
3 What services do you provide to callers and visitors?
"We call (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) every couple of hours for people who call for weather and wave conditions. People call, and we tell them what hotels and motels to stay at, or we call the motels if there are rooms available. They ask where to eat, or where the fish are biting. The best fishing on this side of Erie County is directly northeast of us.
4 What other duties do you have here?
"There are days I have to help boaters with their launch, or if there is a tight spot when they are leaving their docks. Sometimes I have to help pull boats in. We also check the boats after a storm to see if they are still secure. It's also a requirement to be certified in CPR and First Aid. But what I'm really proud about is implementing a system with the Internet in 2003, where I can call out to people on the lake if there is trouble with a storm approaching, to give them a chance to come in safely. Most boaters are on Channel 68. They would call me to check the radar, or if a boat breaks down, we can call other boaters in the area to offer assistance, or we can call towing, though it's expensive. The main thing is, people appreciate these calls, and I really think I saved a few lives.
5 How much fun is it to work at the hub of Steelhead Alley?
"We have people coming from everywhere. Just check the license plates, and sometimes the parking lot is jammed, and they're parked on the grass. The steelhead slowed down a few years ago, but the past three years, it has been really good again. But we also have great walleye and perch fishing, and boaters are out there, and we have several people outside the channel on the lake. We don't have too many problems with people, though sometimes they don't pull in their lines when boats are coming in, which can ruin the seal on the motors. Some people have fallen off the pier, one time someone launched their car into the water. But, really, this is a nice place, and everyone comes to have a good time.''
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Science center to host star party Saturday
Published Monday, 18th February 2013
The Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College will host a star party beginning at dusk, around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23.
This free, public event is held in partnership with the Astronomical Society of East Texas and the TJC Society of Physics Students/American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
"We will have telescopes set up outside starting at dusk, and the show will go on no matter the weather," said center director Dr. Tom Hooten.
Hooten said the science center will also be open to the public for free during the star party, and the live night sky will be projected in the dome theater.
"Science on the Half Shell" is the current science center exhibit and features the study of bivalve mollusks, which include clams, scallops, oysters and mussels.
Through the use of three interactive stations, the exhibit explores the principles of evolutionary biology and provides an understanding of how the tree of life of this commonplace and familiar group of animals has had meaningful applications on our everyday lives.
For more information, go to www.tjc.edu/cesse, or find the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TJCCenterforEarthandSpaceScience.
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This candy store window display advertising poster (8 x 12 inches) announces Goudey's classic 1938 "Heads-Up" series. It features a giant "Heads-Up" card of Brooklyn pitcher Van Lingle Mungo. The poster is mounted to a piece of cardboard. Condition flaws include chipping along the edges, as well as some minor wrinkles. Overall in Good to Very Good condition. High-grade examples of this rare advertising poster have sold at auction in the past for $7,000+. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a relatively affordable low-to mid-grade example of this rare 1930s card-related advertising display. Framed and matted, with three original cards (DeMaree, Bartell, Lombardi) from the 1938 Goudey "Heads-Up" series, to total dimensions of 17.5 x 16.5 inches. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$600. SOLD FOR $4,930.00
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Florence, the capital of Tuscany in Italy, is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Whether you are visiting one of the over 80 museums in the city, strolling through the gardens, or checking out the old city walls, Florence is breathtaking in every sense of the word. While you are here, be sure to spend some time in the centro storico, the old town area, and the shopping district centered in Via Roma.
Here are a few additional suggestions of things to do in Florence:
-Galleria degli Uffizi: This is one of the most famous fine art museums in the world.
-The Duomo: This cathedral has become a symbol of the city and offers beautiful views from its dome.
-Boboli Gardens: These gardens make up Florence's most famous park area.
-Palazzo Vecchio: You will find an endless array of street performers showing off their skills in front of this historic landmark.
-Piazza della Signoria: This is Florence's most famous square.
-Ponte Vecchio: Built in 1345, this is the only bridge that has survived from the medieval days of Florence.
The best time to visit Florence is in the spring, when the weather is still pleasant but the high tourist season is still a few months off. Many of the most popular festivals in Florence also take place during this time including the Feast of San Giuseppe in March, the Exhibition of Crafts in April, and The Maggio Musicale in May.
Staying in a vacation rental in one the main areas of the city is usually the preferred option for those visiting Florence. In addition to a luxury apartment rental, it's also possible to rent a villa in the countryside. If you want to get out of the city, Florence can serve as a starting point for exploring the rest of the Tuscany areas. Nearby towns that are accessible by public transport include Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, and the wine region of Chianti.


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I purchased the DMPlus to work alongside my MacMini. The MacMini has been stripped to just Mac OSX and Amarra Mini ver 2.4 using iTunes as the librarian. The Mini's USB output to the DMPlus is via an Audioquest Forest USB cable. I have 2 ways to listen to the DMPlus. First, I plug my Sennheiser HD650's directly into the headphone jack. In this mode the DMPlus acts as a headphone amplifier. iTunes and Amarra feed directly to the HD650's. The sound is wonderful and open. Great soundstage. You can see in your mind where each instrument is placed. The imaging is spot on...after you adjust the balance that is. One of the pluses of the DMPlus is the user adjustability. There...(read more)


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Psymbionic – "Parallels EP" – Part 1: "Storm" (Gravitas Recordings)February 25th by Sofia Tags: Gravitas, ill-esha, One4All, Psymbionic, Vibesquad
Bass Master, Psymbionic, is back with a brand new spankin' creation, deep music composition, a masterpiece of smooth and futuristic basslines filled with collaborations. This new full length album entitled "Parallels", featuring the artwork of Joyce Su Design, is being released in a dual sense: Part 1 "Storm" and Part 2 "Eye"; this split release showcases two different parallel sound structures and is set for different release dates. Today, February 25th marks the release of Part 1 "Storm" and is out on Austin, TX's own Gravitas Recordings, and, as always, is available for their motto vision: "free/pay-what-you-want" deal on bandcamp.
Part 1 of "Parallels" incorporates a super funky style meshed with rich heavy and distinct melodic basslines. Psymbionic's 5-track release is an original creation and features the collaborative effort of like-minded hip-hop artists and producers/visionaries. The tracks are entitled: "Continuum" ft. Jay Fresh, "Slither", "Parallels" ft. Vokab Kompany, "Facade" ft. ONE4ALL (Gravitas), and a remixed version of "Slither" by the legendary VibeSquaD. I know it may be Winter still, but if you give your ear pineals a treat and listen to Psymbionic's magic bass, you'll be sure to warm up – each track is brilliant…talk about a unique and creative explosion- the perfect "Storm".
John Burcham is definitely on his game and you're able to feel his dedication/passion for music in this release…a year in the making, well worth the wait. I really dig how he continues to expand himself as a producer by incorporating different elements into his composition. For example, both the tracks "Continuum" ft. Jay Fresh and "Parallels" ft. Vokab Kompany expose rhythmical lyrics of well-respected hip-hop artists which blend wonderfully with Psymbionic's production style, giving it an overall sense of accomplishment. The collaboration of "Facade" with Gravitas producer, ONE4ALL, is full of futuristic bass sounds and gives off a soothing dreamy upbeat vibe. "Slither" has a more heavy and whompy vibe to it making it an adventurous excursion- a bass blast off into space! The 5th track is legendary VibeSquaD's remix of "Slither" and it's definitely a heater- very trippy influenced vibes with a smooth, yet drippy melodic structure.
I honestly can't wait until the release of Part 2: "Eye" of "Parallels" in April, which will feature a downtempo aspect. I've been listening to John's music since 2011 and it's sweet watching him grow, he definitely has developed a unique sound. He's very dedicated to his music, is a very creative individual, and will continue to explore different musical elements. This Thursday, Ascension Shows in Austin, TX is hosting his album release party at The Parish (dual album release party with Ill-esha's latest album, Open Heart Surgery), a show not to be missed if you're in the ATX area.
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Collaboration will use SistemQC platform to help ensure standardization of cells for clinical applications.[© jscreationzs - Fotolia.com]
Roslin Cells and Sistemic are to partner on the development of new technologies for standardizing the manufacture of stem cells for applications in cell therapy and drug development screening. The collaboration will exploit Roslin Cells' expertise in GMP stem cell production and Sistemic's SistemQC™ microRNA platform for cell characterization and monitoring of production quality control.
Sistemic maintains the stem cell community is in general agreement that there are currently no tools available that can adequately be used to monitor the quality and standardization of stem cells used in clinical applications. "We have been using our SistemQC microRNA-based service with clients working in these fields to help them gain a greater molecular understanding of their stem cell systems and have built a comprehensive understanding of the issues this sector currently faces," claims Jim Reid, CEO. "We have been looking both at early characterization during the R&D phase, right through to generating microRNA fingerprints which can be used in the release of products from manufacture."
Roslin Cells is focused on generating stem cells to GMP standard for therapeutic applications as well as research and drug development. The firm maintains that the collaboration with Sistemic will further allow it to ensure the optimum standards for stem cell production, from development through to scale-up and commercial manufacture. "Data from cell characterization tests are an essential element of what we provide to our customers and collaborators," comments Aidan Courtney, CEO. "This collaboration with Sistemic will enable us to improve our production processes and deliver more extensive and valuable data to those using our cells."
Launched in September 2010, the SistemQC platform essentially monitors stem cells to ensure the maintenance of identity, pluripotency, and differentiation status. The firm claims the platform essentially assesses the functional competence of cells using microRNA profiling to generate a read-out of the physiological status of cells and simultaneously provide potential insights into the underlying biological effect associated with any changes observed. Sistemic claims SistemQC represents a simplified platform for monitoring the maintenance of pluripotency across passages, the staging of directed differentiation, and the competence and stability of cells generated for clinical use.
SistemQC is founded on the firm's enabling platform, SistemRNA, which profiles microRNA expression to provide a fingerprint of the cell system and identify changes in response to stimuli. The platform forms the basis of a range of tools and services offered by Sistemic for drug development. SistemKB™ is a reference database of microRNA profiles of gold standard compounds, based on selected key microRNAs (kmiRs). The firm claims identification of this small subset of kmiRs allows the effects of drug candidates or other stimuli on cellular response to be compared against the gold standards, establish biological relevance, and provide insights into cellular pathways and networks involved in drug activity and cellular responses, including the identification of on/off targets.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Have you ever wondered how much rain falls in your backyard? If so, then consider joining the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, also known as CoCoRaHS, and help contribute a piece to the daily weather puzzle.
CoCoRaHS is a grassroots volunteer network of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities.
The program started in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1998 and now exists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 2008, South Carolina became the 29th state to join the CoCoRaHS network, and in that same year, South Carolina won the national award for the most new volunteers.
Each morning, hundreds of volunteers across the state head out to check their rain gauges and enter their information on an interactive web site, www.CoCoRaHS.org. In all, more than 10,000 volunteers participate nationwide each day.
The month of March is the perfect time to join the program. CoCoRaHS March Madness is a friendly recruiting contest between all 50s states to see who can recruit the most new volunteers during the 31 days of March. The winning state receives the CoCoRaHS Cup to keep and exhibit for the year.
The process takes only five minutes per day, but the impact to the community is tremendous. By providing high quality, accurate measurements, observers are able to provide important data to the National Weather Service, climatologists, civil engineers, farmers and other decision makers. Special reports on hail, heavy precipitation, and other weather events are also relayed to the National Weather Service and used to monitor flooding potential, severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and other significant weather events.
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Unless you've been on a desert island without wi-fi access, by now you've heard that Facebook has bought photo-sharing service Instagram for $1 billion. But why did they buy it? And what does it mean for you?
It's time for the Monday (well, Tuesday) morning quarterbacking as all of the tech analysts, business reporters, and the rest of us on Twitter and Facebook analyze why Facebook bought Instagram.
The Guardian surveyed industry observers about why Facebook would shell out such an enormous sum for the upstart service, which has zero revenue. One thought is that is bought the photo-sharing service so that competitors like Google wouldn't have access to it. Another viewpoint is that Facebook's purchase of Instagram would help the social networking site branch out into mobile. "Facebook has also been trying to figure out how to make money as people spend more time on smaller screens," wrote Jenna Wortham at The New York Times.
But what does the purchase mean to Instagram users? There was an immediate (and loud) outcry on social networking sites like Twitter as hardcore Instagram fans felt somehow cheated that the company "sold out."
Many were wary that Facebook would ruin Instagram or change its privacy policies. "Instagram bought by FB just means I will never use it. I don't need FB having even more data on me," Tweeted entrepreneur Richard Keith Latman (@icarmagic). Digital Trends even made a To-Do List for users who wanted to delete their Instagram accounts.
But Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg vowed not to change Instagram significantly. "We're committed to building and growing Instagram independently," Zuckerberg posted on his Facebook feed Monday. He also said:
We think the fact that Instagram is connected to other services beyond Facebook is an important part of the experience. We plan on keeping features like the ability to post to other social networks, the ability to not share your Instagrams on Facebook if you want, and the ability to have followers and follow people separately from your friends on Facebook.
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FLINT, MI -- Someone found a cheap and illegal way to find party supplies, after a Flint business reported several hundred dollars in liquor and food stolen, according to a police report.
Flint police responded to the 3000 block of Lakewood Drive on Tuesday, May 27, in reference to a breaking and entering call. The business employee told police when he arrived at work he found the lock cut off and the door pried open.
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Alex Peters, formerly the studio head for Warhammer 40,000 developer Relic, has jumped ship and is now a vice president of production at Activision.
The news, confirmed by Peters' LinkedIn page is no surprise given that THQ is currently auctioning off its assets, including IP like Relic's Company Of Heroes 2.
His updated CV does not make clear which Activision brand he is currently working on.
Peters spent just over two years with Relic. Prior to that he was executive producer at Propaganda Games. He also spent nine years working for EA and DICE.
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> It's been a long time since I looked (VMS V5 time-frame?), but IIRC, if
> it is necessary to set a breakpoint in a global page, DEBUG makes a
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Right. It still does.
> I don't remember if DEBUG does this explicitly or if the creation of the
> local copy is a side effect of changing the protection on the page.
It's an explicit action by DEBUG.
> I also don't remember what happens if the page is a global, writable
> page. (The thought of such a page containing code is not comforting.)
If the page is writable, then DEBUG can write a breakpoint. Others
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> Note that this was for the VAX. I have not checked the mechanism for
> Alpha or Itanium.
The same, though for Itanium there is one more trick we can use if all
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Couric stakes claim to daytime talk TV
That Katie Couric is about to launch a new daytime talk show -- it premieres Monday in national syndication -- has escaped almost no one's attention.
But there's more than preshow promotion driving the interest in "Katie." As one of TV's best-known, relatable and highly regarded personalities, whatever Couric does is subject to scrutiny and sky-high expectations.
Couric is in a spotlight arguably as bright as she has ever known, maybe as searing as when she left NBC's "Today" in 2006 after 15 years of ratings domination to claim the anchor desk of "The CBS Evening News."
During that five-year reign, for the first time, she proved fallible. Nothing she did could reconfigure the job to her particular strengths, as everyone, watching her with interest, came to realize.
A year ago, she signed on with Disney/ABC, which is syndicating "Katie" and employs her as an ABC News special correspondent. In the latter role, she expects to contribute on an "as-needed basis," she says.
"I may be involved on election night in some capacity, and there may be some specials they want me to do." She also may fill in for "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts, on medical leave.
But "Katie," she declares, is "my No. 1 priority, and it's going to take a lot of time, attention and energy."
With a healthy dose of time, attention and energy, can Couric transfer her America's-sweetheart appeal (as demonstrated by her stardom on "Today") to the daytime-talk world, without shortchanging the ideals she espoused at the "CBS Evening News"?
Can she satisfy her serious side and her playful side, too?
"A daytime format seemed to be the best fit for my skill set," says Couric, 55, relaxing on the couch in her office for an interview. "I like interacting with people. I like conversation. I like spontaneity. There are very few places on TV where you can have all that.
"The notion of a startup was exciting," she goes on. "Having worked at networks with infrastructures and bureaucracies, I feel liberated that I don't have people on top of me saying, 'No, you can't' or 'This isn't the way we've always done things.'"
One more plus: This new venture reunites her with Jeff Zucker, in recent years a top executive at NBC Universal but, before that, her executive producer at "Today."
"That was exciting to me," she says. "We're simpatico. We have very similar tastes. It's kind of uncanny."
But what kind of show will their collaborative tastes produce? It's a question she's been asked and asked and asked.
"What we're trying to do is take issues that are in the zeitgeist and affect people's lives, and dig a little deeper to give people some perspective," Couric says.
Her show will typically air right after taping, "and I want to make it as timely as possible, even though we may be dealing with evergreen issues.
"There's always an intelligent way to talk about even light subjects," she adds.
Like, say, hair. That was the subject on one of several shows she pretaped during August. (It is scheduled to air on Friday.)
The hour includes a hairstyling makeover for three women. Wendy Williams, herself a talk-show host, arrives for a discussion of wigs, a subject dear to her heart and fundamental to her look.
Couric even greets the audience sporting a wig of her own -- a gray wig -- that prompts an exploration of how hair color can define someone to the outside world as well as dictate how she sees herself.
She rolls easily with the punches, as evidenced during a recent mishap while taping a show.
"This is a new show and we're ironing out the kinks," she reminds the studio audience with some amusement. "Apparently our pod ran into the wall. That is not a good thing. But we're figuring it out. So please stand by."
Her message is greeted with laughter and applause as stagehands wrestle with the balky flat. A minute or two later, all is well, the pod is where it's meant to be and taping resumes with no further mishaps.
"Hair today, hopefully not gone tomorrow," Couric jokes a while later at her sign-off of "one of the more fun shows we have planned."
Couric says she's always had the attitude that 'No guts, no glory.' "But I'm not looking for glory, I'm just looking for an opportunity to continue to enjoy what I do, and do something worthwhile," she says.
Then, when her chuckling subsides, she shares an early, pleased appraisal: "It's really shaping up to be what I'd hoped it would be."


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Rear Admiral Shares Engineering Experiences with Penn State York Students
More than 70 Penn State York students, mostly engineering majors, gathered recently to hear Rear Adm. Scott A. Weikert, Deputy Commander, 1st Naval Construction Division, speak about the role engineering plays in the United States Navy. Weikert shared his career experiences and background and answered questions following the hour-long presentation at the campus.
Weikert encouraged students to pursue their goals in engineering and reminded them that the military and the federal government offer challenging careers. Weikert, a York native, earned a master's degree in business administration from Penn State, and an undergraduate degree in engineering from Drexel University.


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Prep football teams begin preparation for 2009 season
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CROWLEY – Monday marked the unofficial start of the 2009 prep football season and teams locally and statewide began drills in preparation for the upcoming season.
The first official day of practice, when teams are allowed to workout in shoulder pads and helmets, is Monday, Aug. 10.
"According to the LHSAA, it's still summer by rule," said Notre Dame coach Lewis Cook. "But for us, like most everybody else, we're in full-time mode."
Despite being limited to helmets and shorts this week, coaches and players alike are excited to be out in a team-oriented atmosphere.
"When the first of August rolls around, you start getting a little itchy and you're ready to get going," said Cook, whose squad had a brief workout in the morning before heading to Acadiana High School for 7-on-7 drills. "It was fun being out here today and having all the kids back. They are excited about getting started just like all the teams are. It's good to be back at it."
Notre Dame, the 2008 Class AAA State runnerup, will continue its morning practice routine for the rest of the week and will close out Wednesday's session with a trip across town to take on the Crowley High Gents in 7-on-7 drills at 9:30 on the CHS practice field.
"Right now, we're just trying to get everyone acclimated to the weather and get offensive and defensive installation going," said Crowley High coach Tommy Tate. "And we're trying to get a lot of special teams work done early in August before we can actually get pads on.
"It's kind of like the last week of the summer workouts and we're excited about getting started. It's that time of the year and football is in the air."
Teams across the state will put on shoulder pads next Monday before going to full pads on Thursday.
"It will get a little more serious on Monday because you can put on shoulder pads," said Cook. "We're still going to hit. Monday starts some contact work, but we'll be full fledged on Thursday."
Cook's squad will get its first real test on Thursday, Aug. 20 when it travels to Lafayette to take on St. Thomas More in the two teams' annual scrimmage. Just over a week later, the Pios will square off with Cecilia in the Lafayette Kiwanis Jamboree at Cajun Field on Friday, Aug.
That game is slated for 8:30 p.m.
Crowley will take on Beau Chene on Friday, Aug. 21 in the Gents' annual scrimmage before opening the season the following Friday at North Vermilion when they take on the host Patriots at 8:30 p.m. in the Acadia - Vermilion Jamboree.


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As we broaden our worldview, those unique and stimulating notions that once occupied the periphery of our minds appear fully formed in the forefront of our thoughts, and we gain the unique ability to perceive the beauty that is inherent in all knowledge. Beliefs at which we once might have scoffed become intriguing puzzles to be unraveled, and difficult concepts awaken questions within us that lead us to new sources of wisdom. Upon satisfying one level of curiosity through study, we are drawn into a fresh web of inquiry that exposes us to unfamiliar ideologies. Our reaction to this widening of the borders of our inner landscapes is surprisingly tolerant, as we grow ever more inquisitive with each insight that appears fully formed in our minds. Your contemplations will lead you into amazing and unexpected worlds of knowledge and experience today.
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Kenyan men have won Boston 15 times since Ibrahim Hussein was the first in 1991. That dominance could take a major hit at the Boston Marathon on Monday, if a group of five talented Ethiopians perform up to their predictions.
"One-two-three-four, maybe," said Lelisa Desisa (above) today with a confident laugh.
"We train together in Addis. We have our own strategies, yes, a race is a serious thing, but it helps to know each other, so we might work together to a certain point," said Markos Geneti.
Deriba Merga and Gebre Gebremariam, both with the experience of victory and podium places in major American marathons, also seemed quietly confident.
"I expect a good result. Top four. I am as ready as when was third at Boston in 2011," said Gebremariam.
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With five runners, Ethiopian team seems ready to win it.
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With oil and gas prices soaring, the need for alternative fuel has been a must for every form of transportation. And this week, a major milestone was hit in the direction of solar powered flight. Now, it was only a meter high, but that's still flight. Bertrand Piccard, founder of Solar Impulse, was the lucky guy to make this astounding flight in Switzerland.
On Thursday, just two weeks shy of the 106th anniversary of Wright Brothers first flight, at about one o'clock local time, Piccard was given the opportunity to give his HB-SIA its first test flight. So his battery powered airplane got on the runway, started up its four motors(with batteries), and his plane sped down the runway, achieving flight for 28 seconds at one meter above sea-level.
Now, after all that excitement, they must disassemble the HB-SIA and transport it to another airport; one with less restrictions. Spokeswoman Rachel Bros de Puechredon told Wired.com:
[QUOTE]There will first be longer flights and to higher altitudes. The next step will be the first day-night-day flight, a 36 hour flight next summer.[/QUOTE]
This flight is one of the first big steps in green airlines that we have seen. Hopefully we will begin to see more and more of these solar planes as we roll through 2010. And maybe some cheaper airline tickets too.
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SOUTH ORANGE — Two masked men carjacked and robbed a Montvale man and his female friend Saturday night, South Orange police said.
The men, at least one of whom was carrying a gun, approached the 2009 Mercedes around 11:30 p.m. as the victims pulled into a driveway on Irving Avenue, according to authorities.
Before the driver could exit the car, the carjackers demanded his property and the vehicle. The men then sped off in the car, police said.
Police spotted the car on Centre Street and pursued it into Newark, where they ended the chase.
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C'est l'amour. Where else for Gary Oldman, 36, and Isabella Rossellini, 42, to celebrate their engagement but Paris? They strolled with her adopted son, Roberto, 1. The two met on the set of Immortal Beloved, a drama about Beethoven and his lover.
Gee, if Bruce Willis could spread his own message on a sandwich board—instead of the one he was required to wear while filming Die Hard 3 in New York City—we're certain it would read, "I need a hug."
With the sun setting on his marriage to Roseanne, Tom Arnold ventured forth with his new girlfriend, who so far goes only by Julie, to the L.A. premiere of Clear and Present Danger. Nearby, actress Ann Magnuson—who plays a drug cartel's pawn in the movie—put her best foot forward, in the pink of fashion.
Lassie's Helen Slater and Helen Hunt of TV's Mad About You were all matching names, smiles and black ensembles at a Los Angeles screening of Parallel Lives, a semi-improvisational tale about a college reunion, featuring a cast of thousands, including Slater.
Former Hollywood waitress Rebecca Broussard, 30, has for the time being tamed her wolf, Jack Nicholson, 57. The tempestuous pair, who have two children together—Lorraine, 4, and Raymond, 2—were caught strolling seaside in Saint-Tropez, apparently reconciled after their breakup last year.
Wonders never cease, especially Stevie, who performed at Monaco's Aug. 5 Red Cross Ball in front of Prince Rainier, Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and hundreds of their subjects. The prince passed along the best wishes of that erstwhile songbird, Princess Stephanie, who was home with 3-month-old daughter Pauline.
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Tru Story: Offering a progressive French menu that has garnered Tru a semifinalist nom for "Outstanding Restaurant" from James Beard, executive chef and partner Anthony Martin cooks up a bold blend of dishes on three seasonal tasting menus. This fruity twist on a vegetable (some people abhor) is just one of many standouts on the menu. The caviar adds extra foofy to the fabulousness.
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Behrend softball falls in doubleheader vs. Pitt-Bradford
Sydney Mosby was the winning pitcher and went 3-for-4 in the first game, while Lauren Hogue hit a two-run homer off the scoreboard in the second game Thursday as Pitt-Bradford beat Penn State Behrend 6-4 in a pair of games at Behrend.
Pitt-Bradford (7-5 overall, 2-0 AMCC) trailed 4-2 in the seventh inning when it loaded the bases with two outs. The Panthers scored two runs on error before Meagan Lewis knocked in a two more to give Pitt-Bradford the lead.
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lot of stupid star calls like it is with the old refs, so I don't
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You won't find a more honest quote than that. While Rasheed is right, I wouldn't be surprised if he got fined. There's more:
Do you think the replacement refs will be fair?
"I hope so. Of course I know they are going to come in all
happy-go-lucky 'Oh I have Sheed Wallace a tech tonight, ha ha ha.' But
I could care less about that. As long as we go out there and win, if
I'm on the floor, oh fine. If I'm not on the floor, I think guys are
still talented enough on this team with their high IQ to get that W."
Can you actually have discussions with officials or do they tune you out?
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This thought occurred to me today. You, or at least, cartoon you, would look pretty dang epic in a viking helmet.
I don't know why I thought of this. If it's from an earlier comic or something, feel free to flame me, guys.
I think I just found my next Halloween costume.
Not to be confused with the rubberized, mechanical trouser snake that your wife/girlfriend may be fighting this very minute.
I just finished reviewing Gamera vs. Barugon and the latest MST3K release, so the timing of this cartoon was perfect.
"Just like Captain Kirk." Sounds to me like someone thinks Picard was the better captain. Also, great job.
Hmmm, snake, eyehole, zipper, two-handed over the head, "snot" beaten out of you. Freud would have a blast with that one.
Every pane of this made me laugh really hard. I don't think one of your comics has made me do that in a long time. Bravo on a highly amusing and entertaining piece.
Hahaha..... Trogdor?
Oh, God, I lurved this one! Another awesome chance to work Trek references into everyday life. Can't wait to try it out the very next time I see somebody in costume. Been a fan for years, Scott. Your comics really are helping me get through this aught-generation-slump. Whoohoo, keep'em comin!
TROGDOR!!! (Burninating all o' the peoples...)
The S is for Sucks
I have never commented here but I just wanted to make sure that someone else had caught the Trogdor similarity besides me :)
Consummate V's! I said consummate!
"Let's put one of those beefy arms back on him! Yeah, that's nice... Coming out of the back of his neck..."
this comic fails to inform you that the fake-looking monster is the most dangerous of all. note that it is not called the 'fake monster', but the 'fake-LOOKING monster'. the 'zipper' and 'eye hole' markings on his skin serve to lure the unwary into striking range. before you even realize it, he is upon you!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who immediately though "Trogdor!" Please tell us you're a fan, Scott!
What Jon said - a classic.
I distinctly recall Scott saying that he could not draw, and, thus, all of his comics were solely done by tracing pictures he'd taken of people in real life.
This in mind, who or what was the base template for the Snake Ape, and the apparently more powerful Robo Snake Ape?
Trogdor was a man!
Or maybe he was a Dragonman!
Or..maybe he was...just a Dragon...
But he was still TROGDOOOOOOOOOOR!
Epic stuff.
I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought of Trogdor
The Title in the RSS feed sold me. I was far from disappointed. The question remains. Did you actually build a snake ape monster , photograph it, rotoscope it? We got to see the photos. Snake-ape and robo-snake ape costumes would be hot ebay items.
@Holly: Next Halloween costume? Which one: Snake Ape or Robo Snake Ape?
"Ah, a Trogdor costume" was the FIRST thing I thought of when I looked at panel 1 of this strip. I cannot believe it wasn't at least partially inspired by the beefy-armed burninator.
I like how Robo Snake Ape has a viewing slit rather than eyeholes, but it still has a zipper.
Came for the Trogdor reference, left happy.'
Awesome strip Scott! Never fails to make me laugh.
LOL. nice one guys
I agree. I'd love to see the photo template for Snake Ape! :-)
I always called it the "Shatner attack". I've seen him use it outside of his role as Kirk, so I assumed it was his own idea of how to actually attack something.
clearly, you should have called in for the.......that's right........The Knifeketeer !
how many Syfy original movies have I seen in my life? I don't know if I can count! This is soooo true!!!!
Next we must have the Judger's team fight Snake Ape! I await the day Rocket Hat yanks off Snake Ape's head and finds Omnipresent Man inside the suit (he IS everywhere) ...
This monster also reminded me of Trogdor the Burninator, sans the wings.
Then I looked up "snake ape" and found this curious article:
The thing I love about the "secret weapon" is if he actually uses it (turns the dryer on), the heat will melt the glue and the fins will fall off...
I think we need to start getting together the funding now... Robo Snake Ape: The Movie
I agree with the guy who said you'd look epic with a viking helmet.
You had me at SNAKE APE!
Trogdor is from the strongbad email cartoons at www.homestarrunner.com . I haven't watched them in a very long time, and I didn't think of trogdor when i saw the this comic, but I got the reference.
I hate to correct you, but there's no such thing as Robo Snake Ape.
It should be Mecha Snake Ape.
I've seen a lot of posts for Trogdor, but I thought it looked more like the monster from the kid's dream in Dreamscape. That one was defeated by Dennis Quaid holding it still while the kid went at it with an axe.
love the judo chop!


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How to Promote Affiliate Products in 5 Easy Steps
If you are wondering how to promote affiliate products and get some real sales soon, you should take advantage of the 'wisdom' that is being distributed 'totally free' via this post. I mentioned in one of my recent posts about the crucial importance of having your own website as tool # 1 of 4 tools in affiliate marketing. Ask any 'affiliate marketing guru' and you will get the same suggestion: start your own website to market affiliate products.
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Your articles are your own creation, a product of the brilliant mind that you possess. Put this brilliance to maximum use and create articles that not only are interesting and to the point, but are written with a genuine desire to help readers with your knowledge. If you observed closely, you would have noticed that I stressed on 2 things. First of all I stressed on brilliance and second thing I stressed on genuineness. Brilliance cannot be created but may be bought. In case your writing skills are not quite up to the mark, hire a professional writer to get the job done. Even in such a case, it is your job to make sure that genuineness is included in the articles.
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This panel therefore invites contributions from the East African region and beyond which offer original insights on how print cultures, and where possible the actors behind them, conceived broadly to include newspapers and newspapermen, journals and journal writers, letters and letter writers and so on, interrogated the issue of governance. Naturally, since the present is always a product of its complex past, we specifically seek contributions that are historical in nature and which examine how East Africans imagined change, democracy and leadership and how these experiences were preserved in their print cultures.


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Massive budget cuts. Airport traffic controller furloughs. Small airport closures. Flight delays.
All of the above were partial headlines recently. The general public is expected to change their routines to accommodate the needed budget cuts. Fine, we will adapt.
However, the politicians didn't think far enough ahead before approving the cuts. After all, it wouldn't affect them, now would it? Wrong! Their short-sightedness would have forced them to face long delays just like the average person and that just wouldn't work.
Today, they voted to reverse this budget blunder. This is wrong in so many ways.
Just where did they find the funds to reverse this budget cut? It's the old ''rob-Peter-to-pay-Paul'' that will have a domino effect further down the road. Guaranteed the general public will feel the pinch, again.
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GIRARD - Patricia Marks and Katie Tingler know what it's like to have a missing or deceased child.
The two longtime friends were among those who attended a special Mass and social gathering recently at St. Rose Church for the families dealing with such tragedies.
Marks of Girard, one of the event organizers, was there for her son Daniel, who went missing in November 2005 while hiking and camping in Kauai, a small Hawaiian island. He was 24 years old at the time and has not been seen since.
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Patricia Marks of Girard, center, shows friends Katie Tingler of Brookfield, left, and Annaleise Lessick of Girard a flier with a picture of her son Daniel Marks. Daniel went missing in November 2005 while hiking in Hawaii. The three women were among those who attended a special Mass and gathering in April at St. Rose Church in Girard to provide comfort and support to families with a missing or deceased child. Tingler had a son die and a daughter who is missing.
She said the idea for the gathering was to provide some spiritual strength and comfort to anyone in a similar situation. Participants could bring a photo of their child, memorabilia or articles to share with others. Marks brought photos of Daniel.
''We need the support from one another, not only from those who have lost a child but also from those who have not lost a child. They can all be there as the strength to those of us who have lost a child to hold us up, because sometimes we feel ready to fall down,'' Marks said.
She said the event is held to recognize that everyone's child is very dear and important to all. Many of her family members and friends were among those in attendance.
Among those friends was Tingler of Brookfield whose adopted son, Paul Crawford, was a victim of suicide, and whose adopted daughter, Cherie Crawford, has been missing for five years. Tingler was a foster parent to many children before adopting.
''The two of us have been friends since high school and have supported each other," Marks said. "We have many things in common we are happy to share, but we have other things in common which we wish we didn't.''
Marks and Tingler, who are both social workers, have received support from Girard High School senior Annaleise Lessick, who has been using the Internet to search for Daniel Marks and other missing people.
''I enjoy being at the Masses and supporting Patricia in what she is going through,'' said Lessick, who also has volunteered with Marks at the Girard Multigenerational Center.
Tingler said she appreciates the support from family and friends but said things can get very overwhelming.
''It's very hard to face the grief at times,'' she said.
Marks said although many people attend the Mass, not everyone wants to say much about their loss.
''Some people attend and don't want to communicate more than that, and that is fine. Many people deal with their loss in their own way. We want them to know we are there to provide comfort to them and know they are not the only one,'' Marks said.
Rita George of Pleasant Valley Church, whose 13-year-old daughter died of leukemia, also helped organize the event.
Marks plans to continue holding the Mass each year.


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Cancer Society Pushes for Flavored Tobacco Ban in New York (6/5/13)
They come in brightly colored, shiny packages in flavors like chocolate, blueberry, and gummy bear.
But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes. The group's New York chapter announced Friday its push to make the state the first to enact a comprehensive restriction on the sale of candy- and fruit-flavored cigarillos, chewing tobacco and tobacco used in water pipes.
Supporters say only certain merchants, such as adults-only tobacco shops, should be able to sell the products. They say the restriction would crimp illegal sales of tobacco to people under age 18.
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cheese and cheesemaking
This page contains a short introduction to making cheese at
A little introduction.
I owe all I know to various people form it.hobby.cucina, in particular
Also, there are a few books around on
cheesemaking, the last one I read is "Cheesecraft: A Manual for
Cheesemaking" by Rita Ash and Susan Cutting (mainly on English
cheese), but you can find many others around. All the "scientific"
information you can find here comes from discussion on
it.hobby.cucina (especially with Marilus), or form other sources,
such as Professor
Fankhauser pages on cheese.
What is cheese?As you know, you cannot keep milk for more
than a few days, especially if it is untreated: you can imagine
cheese as a way to preserve the nutrients of milk for longer. You
can think of cheese as the "solid" version of milk. If you are
interested in the composition of
milk, have
a look at this page. Milk can go through a number of steps
before it is converted into cheese: for instance, remove cream to
make butter, then make cheese, then make ricotta. In this page I
take a simpler approach and I start from whole milk to make cheese.
Essentially, there are two ways to obtain a kind-of-solid product
from milk:
Let's make cheese, finally! This is the procedure
for nearly all cheeses made with rennet, the different
parameters to obtain different cheeses are explained later.
How to make crescenza: Crescenza (aka stracchino
in some Italian regions) is a soft, creamy cheese, with high
water content. Follow the procedure as above, but cut the
curd in 3cm cubes, not less. Strain the crescenza and try to
keep the humidity as high as possible (for instance by
covering the strainer with cling film), and salt the surface
every day (you can obtain a better result if you soak the
crescenza on salted water the first day). Crescenza is ready
after 5 days more or less, it should be creamy and slightly
acid (acidophilus is the kind of bacteria you need). If you
wait two days only and you do not soak the curd in water but
only sprinkle salt on top, you'll obtain the so-called primo
sale. Crescenza is typically square, so use a square
strainer if possible.
How to make ricotta: Coming soon! :-)


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INVESTORS' strong appetite for banking and financial stocks kept the JSE in positive territory on Thursday, offsetting weakness in the general resources sector.
Gold stocks were particularly under pressure as a result of a lower gold spot price as well as caution ahead of the National Energy Regulator of SA's decision on Eskom's tariff hikes application, due this afternoon. Mining houses are already under pressure from rising costs.
At 12.26pm the all share index was 0.41% higher at 39,435.75 points, with the top 40 index regaining 0.44% at 35,005.73.
Banks and financials lifted 1.89% and 1.31% respectively while gold stocks lost 2.02%.
"Resources continue to lag as a lower gold price weighs on gold stocks while strong results from Liberty Holdings boosted financial stocks," said Nedbank Capital strategic research head Mohammed Nalla said.
Nalla said that after some value-buying in the resource sector, earnings of mining companies had disappointed after production cuts and labour unrest, leading this index weaker.
"Signs of economic recovery globally remain uncertain and this is causing concern, resulting in a moderation in risk appetite," he said.
Leading European markets were broadly firmer at noon, with London's FTSE 100 up 0.3%.
On the JSE, FirstRand rallied 3.31% to R30.91, RMB Holdings gained 3.63% to R41.37 and Discovery was up 3.28% to R74.96. Liberty Holdings was up 1.57% to R116.80.
Among miners, AngloGold Ashanti lost 1.99% to R218.85 and Harmony Gold dropped 2.43% to R55.48.
The spot price of gold was down 0.53% at $1,588.74 an ounce at 1pm.


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Mitsubishi Mirage
Mirage Overview: It's lightweight and designed to be light on the wallet while treading lightly on Mother Nature.
Powertrain: The 74-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder doesn't seem like much, but the Mirage weighs 600 pounds less than a Mazda Miata, so it gets by; five-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable unit good for 37 mpg in the city and 44 on the highway.
In the distant past, various Mirage models were imported wearing Mitsubishi, Dodge and Plymouth labels. (Chrysler and Mitsubishi once worked closely together.) That well dried up after the 2002 model year, but it will be at least partially replenished by a small four-door hatchback that the automaker promises to be one of the most fuel-efficient non-hybrids you can buy. The new five-passenger Mirage is currently manufactured in Thailand for Mitsubishi's European and Asian markets and is larger than the Chevrolet Spark in most key exterior measurements. However, it's smaller than the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Hyundai Accent hatches. The Mirage is perched low to the ground on tiny 14-inch wheels, while the rounded and somewhat stubby front gives the car a cute-in-its-own-way appearance that belies its wind-cheating (i.e. numerically very low) drag coefficient. Although the front doors and liftgate are generously sized, smallish rear doors and a sloping roofline hamper three-in-a-pinch rear-seat access. The interior appointments are simple, yet tasteful, with easy-to-read gauges and controls. The 60:40 split rear seat can be folded down for added stowage (although you won't get a perfectly flat load floor), but even when occupied there's reasonable space for groceries and gear. Of course, contemplating a vehicle this small usually involves compromises, and in the Mirage's case you give up room in return for exemplary fuel economy. The car's pump-passing nature comes from a 74-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine mated to your choice of a five-speed manual transmission or optional continuously variable unit. The latter features Idle Neutral Logic, which automatically shifts the transmission into neutral when stopped to save fuel, then switches back into drive mode when the go pedal is pushed. Mitsubishi is touting 37 mpg in the city and 44 highway for the CVT, which handily beats the Chevy Spark's 32/38 rating. For $13,800, including destination fees, the base DE actually comes with automatic climate control, tilt steering, keyless entry, power windows and outside mirrors. There's also seven standard air bags, including a driver's knee inflatable. Move up to the ES, and the content list expands with automatic speed control, alloy wheels, steering-wheel-mounted audio switches, fog lamps, and keyless entry and start/stop button.
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With a termination fee, Pa. could end lottery deal
HARRISBURG -- A long-term deal under consideration that would hand over management of the Pennsylvania Lottery to a British firm could be terminated for no reason, but the state would have to pay a potentially substantial fee.
Gov. Tom Corbett is weighing a 20- to 30-year agreement with Camelot Global Services to manage the $3.5 billion lottery, an unusually lengthy contract in Pennsylvania, where courts have generally frowned upon government services contracts that tie the hands of future administrations to decide policy.
Under the proposed contract, the state could end the deal for no reason -- called a "termination for convenience" -- after three years, plus six months for Camelot to finish up. One catch is the termination fee, which could be substantial. That amounts to the remaining value of Camelot's investment in things like equipment, technology and personnel, plus 10 percent.
"We cannot estimate what these amounts would be, as they are formulaic and will depend upon the manager's operating budget," Elizabeth Brassell, a Department of Revenue spokeswoman, said in an e-mail.
Camelot would be unable to challenge a termination for convenience by the state, although it could dispute the calculation of payment obligations spelled out in the management agreement as the "sole and exclusive liability for terminating for convenience," Brassell said Monday.
The state may also terminate the contract if Camelot consistently fails to meet its annual profit commitments, among other reasons.
In the 1990s, the state paid $145 million to settle a lawsuit over the cancellation of an auto emissions-testing contract after then-Gov. Tom Ridge decided to shift policy toward a decentralized private network of service stations.
Currently, the 41-year-old Pennsylvania Lottery is run by the Department of Revenue, and profits benefit programs for the elderly, including transit, rent and property tax rebates, prescription drug assistance, senior centers and long-term care services.
Corbett has said he is gauging whether to hand over day-to-day management of one of the nation's largest state lotteries in exchange for Camelot's guarantee of stable profits. Camelot is the only bidder for the management agreement and the union that represents the current state lottery employees is in the process of making a counteroffer to the state.
Democratic lawmakers oppose Corbett's move to privatize, which also may herald an expansion of lottery gambling, such as the addition of online ticket sales or games, keno terminals in bars or restaurants and an aggressive new search to add more lottery retailers.
The proposed agreement with Camelot would be for 20 years. Camelot would guarantee at least $34 billion in profit to the state over that period, and could earn another 10 years of extensions if it meets certain performance benchmarks. An extension beyond that would require a mutual written agreement. Camelot's offer expires Dec. 31.
Camelot would be able to bill the state for certain agreed-to operating costs and could take home 0.75 percent of the profit as a management fee, or about $250 million on the 20-year profit guarantee of $34 billion. It would also receive a share of any profits above its annual guarantee.


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Trot on is derived from the phrase jog on which featured in the 2004 British film "The Football Factory," usage varies, however it is normally used to tell someone to go away or get lost, it is rarely used with malice.
citizen 1: Hey mate, you got a filter I can nab?
citizen 2: Trot on son, use a roach.
citizen 2: Trot on son, use a roach.
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