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Pitch Talk: Montreal
The Columbus Dispatch - April 12, 2013 11:59 AM
The Crew heads to Montreal to face the Eastern Conference-leading Impact, and we return for another edition of "Pitch Talk." This week's guest is Lloyd Barker, a former player and coach who has covered the team for the Montreal Gazette.
You can follow Barker on Twitter at @lloydbarker11. Now, for the questions:
1. Simply put, what has gone so well so far in Montreal?
"In Marco Schallibaum the team now has an experienced coach who has been able to seamlessly continue the teams improvement. It's a more mature team than last season, meaning the irresponsible individual and group mistakes of last season have been eliminated."
2. It's still early, but does this team look equipped to hang around all season?
"This team is for real and will be all season. There were signs last season this could be a good team but they were far too inconsistent, especially away from home. I still think they need another reliable striker to relieve Marco Di Vaio of carrying so much of the load up front, and a winger who can beat players off the dribble and whip a ball in."
3. Is there a matchup you see as key for Montreal's chances of success?
"The key to Montreal's success is improving on the road, which they've already addressed. There are no particular matchups I see as more important than another. MLS is a league of parity, so beating the opposing team on any given day is a real possibility."
4. Who is one player Crew fans should keep an eye on?
"Not just Crew fans, but all of MLS should watch Patrice Bernier. For my money, the best central midfielder in MLS."
5. What sort of boost, if any, will the Impact get from playing in Stade Saputo for the
first time this season?
"The boys love grass, and home grass is even better. Montreal perennially has always been tough to beat at home. There is a special feeling you get from the most loyal supporters and the comfort of being on your own pitch."


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For most of us in the United States, it is cold out there, so you better "bundle up!"
Today, IBM announces the [IBM Storwize Rapid Application Storage] bundle, an integrated solution that improves storage efficiency and application availability. It comes in two offerings:
- Basic
The "Basic" offering includes a single IBM Storwize V7000 controller enclosure, and three year warranty package that includes software licenses for IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager (FCM) and IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Disk - Midrange Edition (MRE). Planning, configuration and testing services for the software are included and can be performed by either IBM or an IBM Business Partner.
- Standard
The "Standard" offering allows for multiple IBM Storwize V7000 enclosures, provides three year warranty package for the FCM and MRE software, and includes implementation services for both the hardware and the software components. These services can be performed by IBM or an IBM Business Partner.
Why bundle? Here are the key advantages for these offerings:
- Increased storage utilization! First introduced in 2003, IBM SAN Volume Controller is able to improve storage utilization by 30 percent through virtualization and thin provisioning. IBM Storwize V7000 carries on this tradition. Space-efficient FlashCopy is included in this bundle at no additional charge and can reduce the amount of storage normally required for snapshots by 75 percent or more. IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager can manage these FlashCopy targets easily.
- Improved storage administrator productivity! The new IBM Storwize V7000 Graphical User Interface can help improve administrator productivity up to 2 times compared to other midrange disk solutions. The IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center for Disk - Midrange Edition provides real-time performance monitoring for faster analysis time.
- Increased application performance! This bundle includes the "Easy Tier" feature at no additional charge. Easy Tier is IBM's implementation of sub-LUN automated tiering between Solid-State Drives (SSD) and spinning disk. Easy Tier can help improve application throughput up to 3 times, and improve response time up to 60 percent. Easy Tier can help meet or exceed application performance levels with its internal "hot spot" analytics.
- Increased application availability! IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager provides easy integration with existing applications like SAP, Microsoft Exchange, IBM DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. Reduce application downtime to just seconds with backups and restores using FlashCopy. The built-in online migration feature, included at no additional charge, allows you to seamlessly migrate data from your old disk to the new IBM Storwize V7000.
- Significantly reduced implementation time! This bundle will help you cut implementation time in half, with little or no impact to storage administrator staff. This will help you realize your return on investment (ROI) much sooner.
To learn more, check out the IBM [landing page].
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Zappu, one of the finest Japanese terminal tackle manufacturers, specializes in creating innovative ways to catch heavily pressured bass. Featuring a uniquely shaped 100% Tungsten head, the Zappu PD Chopper Swim Jig creates an underwater vibration that is more subtle than a chatterbait, but far different from any other swim jig. The head has a flattened tapered face, which is widest at its approximate mid-point then narrows down quickly to a keel-shaped bottom. These attributes combine to produce its unique vibration, as well as, the PD Chopper's erratic side-to-side movement that "hunts" like the finest balsa crankbaits.
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Comments: Nothing special...not worth 8 bucks...If you think (like I did) that the shape of the head being similiar to a chatterbait blade, will make this jig vibrate/shimmy/shake...Ur mistaken, unfortunately. IMO it doesnt perform as advertised in the description. When swam fast, moderate speed, or slowly it tracks straight. There was no "unique vibration" to be SEEN (maybe the fish feel it or see it?) and there certainly was not an "erratic, side-to-side movement" and to say it "'hunts' like the finest balsa crankbaits." is far from accurate!. It does have a nice quality hook...solid skirt...but it's just a jig...I wouldn't even call it w well-designed swim jig withOUT the claims of vibrating, hunting, and tracking. On a plain old swim jig basis the hook is too stout, has the wrong line-tie angle...the hook is a hook suited for a flipping jig in gauge and style (it's not a roundbend), and the head is more like a stand-up head than a swim jig. I feel like they designed this jig thinking it might work, then saw that it didn't and said "oh well"...
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (88 votes).
In short: Well organised, friendly, good pb course.Date of review: October 4, 2011
In short: Excellent support and marshalling. Thanks to those that braved the heat!In full: In terms of catering for the conditions this event was second to none. The amount of water out on the course was superb and the support was excellent throughout, even for us nearer to the back when even the most fervent of supporters must have been wilting! I'll be back next year.Date of review: October 4, 2011
In short: Congratulations to the organisers on the great event, the extra water really made all the difference on a very hot day, the marshalling was probably the most cheerful and supportive I have experienced, well done I will do this again.Date of review: October 4, 2011
In short: Good race, good atmosphere...but more WATER STOPS next year please!Date of review: October 4, 2011
In short: was very hot on the day but every effort was made to keep us well hydrated & coolDate of review: October 4, 2011
In short: Defo PB potential, if not 28 degrees as was for 2011!Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Welcome was as warm as the weather! Superbly organised.Date of review: October 3, 2011
In short: well organised,well marshalled,great runIn full: my local race, so was really pleased it all went off very well,well organised, marshalls were very good, lots of support from locals,i did not think it would work going from the school but was pleasantly surprised, much nicer coming off the sea front at queens park,so we did not have to run past all the food outlets, weather was great bit hot but as it was forecast there were plenty of water stations and toilets on course,a good day for me as i got a pb, might have a bash at the full distance next year, well done mablethorpeDate of review: October 3, 2011
In short: Great race, brilliant MarshallsIn full: A very hot day but well organised and brilliant marshals who were all very friendlyDate of review: October 3, 2011
In short: weill organised race from start to finishDate of review: October 3, 2011
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Lord How Island is a small bit of paradise on earth and its only problem is that it is incredibly far from where most people live. The Australians are lucky to be able to spend time there without having to fly half the globe! For Aerosoft it was easy to decide to do this project when Mat Dalton proposed it to us. His work is excellent quality and fits perfectly in our idea to cover the more special airports with dense scenery.
Although far from our main customer base this was a scenery project we really liked as it is a prime example of what we like in FSX, a high detail environment, difficult short runway and with an additional danger as there is no alternate airport in the region.
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The Academy Awards are the biggest night of the year for Hollywood, and finding the perfect dress can be tough... we understand. Most nominees have already hit up the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, the BAFTAs, and so on... they may be experiencing couture gown fatigue by this point, yet there's no carpet more significant than the Oscars.
Every year, a few celebs make questionable choices when it comes to their dresses, but sometimes things are taken to a whole other level. In honor of this Sunday's Academy Awards, we're bringing back the wrost Oscar dresses of all time! Can you believe Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron made this list?
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We've had a couple of conversations here of late about the idea of filibuster reform. And in the course of these conversations it has been pointed out that how you feel about filibustering has a lot to do with whether or not your party is in the minority. I'd say that's a fair point and that whatever reform is put forward should be measured reform, with that very very fact in mind, that idea of protecting the minority voice. But the story I read this morning sure does leave one to think some kind of reform is in order.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced legislation to raise the debt ceiling on Thursday, apparently with the intent of showing that even Democrats would not support such a bill.However, McConnell�s plan backfired after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) called for a vote on the legislation, which would have given the president the authority to raise the federal debt ceiling on his own. The top Senate Republican was forced to filibuster his own bill.�What we have here is a case of Republicans here in the Senate once again not taking �yes� for an answer,� Reid said, after McConnell announced his filibuster. �This morning the Republican leader asked consent to have a vote on this proposal, just now I told everyone we were willing to have that vote � up or down vote. Now the Republican leader objects to his own idea. So I guess we have a filibuster of his own bill…�
Is this really what we should accept as deliberate debate in our highest chamber of government? Silly men playing at games of chicken?
The one notion I've heard mentioned as a potential reform is reverting to older practice where a filibuster would actually require the filibustering senator to speak on the floor. I like that idea. I don't suggest this because I long for the days when we were all treated to the spectacle of senators sharing their laundry list or favorite bible passages to fill and kill time. But maybe, just inadvertently, if we make these men actually debate… well, maybe they will.


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Mississippi College supporters in attendance at the spring scholarship banquet enjoyed political and economic insights and an entertaining quip or two from keynote speaker Steve Forbes. Forbes' March 29 appearance raised a banquet record of $312,875 to support scholarships at Mississippi College.
Editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, CEO of Forbes media, a regular contributor to Fox News, and a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes is known for his outspoken opinions on everything from healthcare to the nation's leadership to the future of capitalism.
Forbes' appearance attracted more than 500 visitors to the Mississippi College campus, including Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, Agriculture Commissioner Lester Spell, and Supreme Court Justices William Waller and Randy Pierce. Bryant, an MC alumnus who teaches political science classes part-time at his alma mater, introduced Forbes to the welcoming crowd. Forbes' remarks were followed by a Q&A session moderated by Mississippi College School of Business Dean Marcelo Eduardo.
Despite challenging times, Forbes predicted growth in the economy, saying, "This year will be far better than last year."
Forbes' address included a call for an end to the nation's enormous, complicated, and still-growing tax code, which now includes some nine million words and which even America's scores of tax experts find difficult to decipher. The Declaration of Independence, Forbes noted by way of comparison, includes just 1,300 words.
Despite challenging times, Forbes predicted growth in the economy, saying, "This year will be far better than last year," and also addressed healthcare reform, stating bluntly, "There's no reason why the government has to take over healthcare."
In an article in the Clarion-Ledger, Forbes was asked to size up the 2012 presidential prospects. "Sort of like the prom, I'm looking at everybody," Forbes said, but added that he would support Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour if Barbour decides to toss his hat into the ring.
Forbes was the latest in a powerful line-up of speakers who have visited MC since 2008. Previous banquets have generated more than $422,000 for scholarships at MC.
"The scholarship banquet not only raises money for scholarships, but also raises awareness of Mississippi College as a university that hosts noted commentators on the American political and economic scene," said MC President Dr. Lee Royce. "We're pleased to bring these experts to Mississippi and to provide a venue for them to share their experiences and viewpoints with the community, and at the same time, raise funds to help the next generation of leaders attend MC."
Scholarship Banquet Sponsors
The Presenting Sponsor for the scholarship banquet was The Lifeshare Foundation, led by CEO and Chairman Wayne Parker, a former Mississippi College trustee. The Lifeshare Foundation contributed $85,000 toward the event. Platinum Sponsors who contributed $25,000 or more included J.L. Holloway and joint sponsors Dr. Bobby Graham and Dr. Sharon Martin. The annual scholarship banquet is a component of MC's "Growing the Vision" campaign, a drive to raise $80 million for scholarships, academic programs, endowment support, and capital improvements to the MC campus.


text: Atlantic cod populations respond differently to predators depending on what region of the Atlantic Ocean they occupy. Atlantic cod are susceptible to being consumed by large marine mammals (harp and harbor seals) and sharks. In the northwest Atlantic Ocean most of the large predatory fish have been removed and cod (and similar species) act as dominant predators in this region. In other parts of the Atlantic Ocean with large harp seal populations the number of Atlantic cod has been greatly reduced due to consumption by seals. Cod larvae are vulnerable to smaller predators such as zooplankton. Juveniles are preyed on by species such as dogfish, squid, and halibut. Cannibalistic behavior becomes apparent as adult Atlantic cod readily consume juveniles. Although adult Atlantic cod have relatively few predators compared to their young, they still must be on the lookout for large marine animals. The greatest predatory threats to cod are those that lurk above the surface. Humans are responsible for drastically lowering Atlantic cod populations through well-developed fisheries. The economy of several regions is dependent upon these fisheries and the great demand for large numbers of Atlantic cod has resulted in overfishing and reduced cod stocks. ("Assessment and Update Report on Gadus Morhua (Atlantic Cod)", 2003; "Wikipedia: Encyclopedia", 2005; Riede, 2004)


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Google slashes Nexus 4 price
Google has slashed the price of its Nexus 4 Android smartphone by $100 in Australia, fuelling suggestions the device is due for an upgrade in the near future.
Google has slashed the price of its Nexus 4 Android smartphone by $100 in Australia, fuelling suggestions the device is due for an upgrade in the near future.
LG's new white Google Nexus 4 will be sold "exclusively" through Harvey Norman from mid-June, the company announced today.
Leaked press images have all but confirmed that Google is set to launch a white variant of its Nexus 4 Android smartphone.
Google is once again taking Australian orders for its hard to come by Nexus 4 smartphone, after selling out of the device for the second time last week.
Google has exhausted stocks of its Nexus 4 Android smartphone in the Australian Play Store for a second time, just hours after the device went back on sale yesterday following a two month long hiatus.
LG has today announced that its Google Nexus 4 Android smartphone will be available "exclusively" through Harvey Norman retail stores from Friday 1 February.
Google has exhausted initial stocks of its Nexus 4 Android smartphone less than an hour after the device went on sale yesterday.
Although Google had to call off its formal Android event due to a historic hurricane slamming into the Eastern Seaboard, all of the major announcements it had been planning were nonetheless made online.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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Diplo is, by all accounts, the godfather of modern dance music. The hyperactive DJ and producer is responsible for championing obscure local music styles from around the world and incorporating their influences into his own sublimely dance-worthy beats. When he's not DJ-ing solo, he also tours as one-half of alter ego Major Lazer, a musical collaboration with DJ/Producer Switch, and helps launch the careers of countless other up-and-coming musicians through his taste-making record label Mad Decent Records.
The Creators Project: So, Diplo, how did your journey into the musical stratosphere begin? Diplo: I guess I began doing music in Florida when I was in high school—I was just trying to make a pop record. I didn't have any samplers, just an old turntable-mixer that had a like a three second stamp on it, so I'd loop things and then try to cut samples over top of the record. That was the first time I ever made anything—three-second loops.
How long did it take for you to start putting together mix tapes and stuff like that? That took a while. I had a little Gemini mixer and I'd be buying and trading stuff like an XP-1200 or an F-20, which were different samplers. And I would sell my turntables and buy a whole bunch of turntables back, and then sell samplers and buy them back. I kept selling and buying and trading until I was about 21. Then I moved to Philadelphia and decided to do more DJ stuff, because it was a way to make money. I've also worked as a school teacher and at places like Subway and at a movie theater.
Why Philly? A lot of people in your situation would have chosen New York. I couldn't afford to move to New York. Besides, Philadelphia is really a good city and a pretty creative place. I guess it's tougher than New York in terms of the competition because everybody hates each other. If you can make it out of Philly, you have pretty tough skin. I also got a scholarship to go to university there, so school was another reason.
And while you were there you eventually put together the Piracy Funds Terrorism mix tape with M.I.A., which was a pretty major stepping stone. Why do you think it was so successful? The M.I.A. mix tape came out about five years ago, and it was a big hit because no one had seen an artist like her in that context. There were no rules for that. She's one of the artists who really broke through the ideas of underground hip-hop and club music.
Around the same time you were involved with some very popular club nights in Philadelphia. Tell us a bit about how that started. When I started DJing in Philly I couldn't really get any gigs because, like I said, it's a tough city. Eventually I started DJing with some other kids from Philly at this one party, Hollertronix, which was starting to blow up because it was very unique. We were all essentially hip-hop DJs, but we started playing electro and Miami Bass. Word spread and it went from like 20 people attending to 400, 500, 600, 700. It got to a point where we had to turn people away.
Another genre you've championed is Baile Funk. How was your interest in that type of music first sparked? You couldn't ever find Baile Funk stuff on the internet or at record shops, but I'd get mix tapes from these two girls who would come to Hollertronix. I was fascinated by them. They had stuff on them like Morrissey on top of a drum break or little kids screaming about the Smiths on top of a Portuguese dance track. I didn't have any real information on it, so I went to Brazil to find the music. I was down there for three weeks and met some of the biggest DJs, but if I had gone down there with no backup and no contacts it would've taken us a year to get into the underground. That's because everything is tied to the drug dealers and the police. It's really weird, and it's not like the music industry in America. It completely blew my mind.


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Lenovo Group, a leading maker of personal computers for business users, said that business users require physical keyboards, as a result, the company has no plans to release its own slate-type personal computer. Nevertheless, the firm updated Monday its ThinkPad X201 tablet personal computers with newer microprocessors.
"We of course build plastic mock-ups that we show (to customers). We had a slate form factor. The feedback was that for (our) customers it will not work because of the need to have (a physical) keyboard," said Mika Majapuro, senior worldwide product marketing manager at Lenovo, in an interview with Cnet News.com web-site.
It is not a surprise that business users do need physical keyboards badly as they are more convenient to use in order to browse the Internet and write emails or texts. Besides, virtual keyboards are practically useless for a lot of applications, including spreadsheets. However, according to Lenovo, even kids do not like virtual keyboards and would like to have physical one on their personal computers.
"These were 14-year-old kids, who, I thought, would be most willing to try a virtual keyboard but they said no, we want the physical (built-in) keyboard. It was amazing to me. At first I didn't want to believe (our customers) but the keyboard was such a big need for them," added Mr. Majapuro.
In order to meet the best options of both slate and laptop worlds, Lenovo on Monday updated its ThinkPad X201 tablet with newer microprocessors, multi-touch support, improved screen, anti-theft tools, noise cancelling microphones, stereo speakers, 2.0MP camera, 54mm ExpressCard slot for smart card reader, TV Tuner, Firewire and other devices, WiMAX, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and other features. The new ThinkPad X201 tablet comes with Microsoft Windows 7 business system.


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Join all your pals from PTAG for our Second Saturdays at Frick Park. We'll continue our momentum into 2007, finishing the Iron Gate Trail and working to improve the other existing trails.
Meet at 10am, work until 2, ride until 4, then have fun 'til we're done.
January 13, Meet at the parking lot off of English Lane, **afterwards we're heading to Boyce Park for the PORC party**
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Just seen they are making a biopic of Cilla Black. Im sure Paul played a big part in her career.
Here is the actor playing Paul in the new show. Not sure if he actually looks that much like him..http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3262824/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
But got me thinking which actors have played Paul in films/tv and who would you say has done the best job at him?
I thought Aidan Quinn done a good job in Two Of Us. The VH1 show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0228979/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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EoT Manmai - 4.7g 75ml water in a gaiwan. Brews up very light in color. Brewed leaves smell like a freshly mown field. Flavor is very subdued and evanescent...yet possesses decent chaqi. Notes of hay, bean and light mushroom find their way through. Overall I think this would yield a better cup with a bit more leaf. It reminds me somewhat of the 2010 Shi Kun Mu Pin Jian. I have just enough to try the remaining sample in a yixing which I think will provide some improvement.


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Films and lectures related to American Heroes: Japanese American World War II Nisei Soldiers and the Congressional Gold Medal, on view June 29–August 4, 2013.
All films and lectures take place in the Koret Auditorium at the de Young. Koret Auditorium doors will open to the public approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the film or lecture.
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Honor Bound: A Personal Journey (1995, 58 min.)
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Giving your country away
While the media keeps our minds off Benghazi and on gun control, to protect their anointed one from his right out lying to the American people, did you know that our wonderful DHS is considering nullification of the Fourth Amendment rights of millions of Americans?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
The (www.christianpost.com/news/the-constitution-repealed-in-ten-states-89864) Department of Homeland Security doesn't believe in the Fourth Amendment and has recently issued statements to that effect.
They are claiming that if you live within 100 miles of the international border that they have the right to search all electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops and tablet computers without probable cause or first securing a warrant. The 100-mile distance is being referred to as the border security search zones.
This would include cities such as San Diego, Escondido, El Centro, Yuma, Tucson, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, El Paso, Brownsville, Seattle, Grand Forks, Toledo, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Montpelier to name just a few.
But wait, it gets even better. If you live anywhere in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey or Rhode Island, DHS says the search zones encompass the entire state.
Let's not leave New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia out of the fun, because large areas of these states are also being designated as search zones.
If you live anywhere in any of the designated search zones, the feds claim to have the right to invade your privacy and conduct an unconstitutional search of your private possessions, without any probable cause or warrant.
If you ask me, this sounds a lot like the Gestapo under Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany, which is what I compared this administration to in an earlier articles. This just helps to reinforce my claims. If you haven't read the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence, please take a few minutes and do so.
You will find that, the Constitution is the "what" and the Declaration of Independence is the "why."
I pray Americans are paying attention while our country being slowly taken apart, adding regulation after regulation so they can regulate us, just as other dictators have done.
We hired them to follow the law of the land, which is our Constitution. The United States of America has the greatest Constitution of any country in the world. After all, following these laws made us the greatest economic, and military power in the world.
The socialist party is slowly giving your country away, dismantling her and taking away rights of the citizens. It sure doesn't help, when you have a president that wants to follow the exact same pattern of Mr. Hitler, to gain absolute control of you. I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them. And: "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." T. Jefferson
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Short takes for July 12
Roers' presence will be missed
THUMBS UP: One more shout out to Betty Roers, who was instrumental in starting and maintaining Senior College for more than a decade. Roers has decided to move on from her duties at Southwest Minnesota State University and will surely be missed. Under Roers' guidance, Senior College has grown and developed into a very popular program that turns seniors into students. It's a wonderful concept, and Roers deserves much credit for keeping the program fresh and attractive to seniors from around the region.
Celebrating the 4th
THUMBS UP: Southwest Minnesota certainly knows how to celebrate Independence Day. From fireworks displays from Currie to Marshall, to the Parade of Flags in Hendricks, area cities clearly know how to throw a patriotic party. But there was one special 4th of July spectacle that really caught our eye last week. Lizzie Breczinski, a 14-year-old from Ruthton, took it upon herself to assemble a float for Ruthton's 125th anniversary parade, which took place on the 4th. Breczinski, who has a second cousin who was in the military, did it to honor the troops, and it's heartwarming to see a young teen recognize the importance of the sacrifices our troops make.
Minnesota needs to fight back
THUMBS DOWN: A billboard campaign by the Greater North Dakota Chamber is apparently shifting gears – a previous billboard along Interstate 94 in Moorhead didn't go over too well and has been moved to Fergus Falls, and now another one will be put up near the Twin Cities. North Dakota is obviously taking advantage of recently-passed tax hikes and new taxes in Minnesota, and while Republicans will more than likely work to repeal some taxes should they gain control next year, we think it's time for Minnesota to fight back in some way. How? That's a good question. Perhaps continue with the billboard war, we don't know, but if North Dakota's campaign does indeed lure people and businesses out of Minnesota, Democrats in St. Paul who were all in on a broad array of increased taxes better be prepared to lead a charge to do something about it. We can't take this lying down.


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Mexican AmericaBibliography
Mexican America: Bibliography
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Hernan Cortes
- Description
- This engraving shows Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish captain who headed the conquest of the Aztec Empire. He became a part of popular mythology the moment he arrived in Mexico around 1520. Cortés had spent time in Cuba killing and enslaving its indigenous inhabitants and administering the new social order of the Spanish colonies of the Caribbean. As his well-read memoirs attest, even his experiences in Cuba did not prepare him for the history-altering intrigues, battles, and cultural encounters between the Spanish and the Mexicans, Mayas, and their many neighbors in between. Motivated by an ancient notion of fame, Hernán Cortés wrote his own version of the conquest of Mexico that put him squarely at the center, favored by the Christian God. But neither his victories nor his pillage of the Mexican capital would have been possible without the aid of soldiers, slaves, and supplies from the enemies of the Aztecs. As a testament to Cortés's enduring fame, his portrait by the Spanish painter Antonio Carnicero was published as an engraving by Manuel Salvador y Carmona in 1791 in the book, Retratos de los españoles ilustres, con un epítome de sus vidas, (Portraits of Illustrious Spaniards, with a Synopsis of Their Lives.)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- ca 1795
- depicted
- Cortes, Hernan
- original artist
- Carnicero, D. A.
- graphic artist
- Carmona, D. J. A.
- ID Number
- catalog number
- 20683
- accession number
- 226630
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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In short: Superb as always. My sixth consecutive time!!!!In full: Now extended to 10 miles (previously 9 miles, then 9.5 miles) and different route with more hills so a good challenging run. The live band belting out classics at the start/finish is always unique to start and finish a race! Well organised, attended , great marshalls and supporters along the route which is mixture of great countryside views and residential roads. The weather was best I've experienced in my 6 years and the very generous goodie bag (t-shirt, mug, mars bar, energy drink, water bottle) is a great bonus.I highly recommend this race. Thank you Ricky Road Run for one of my highlight races of the year - Please keep up the great work and I'll keep on coming back for the race mug!Date of review: October 29, 2013
In short: superb!!!!!!Date of review: October 27, 2013
In short: superb, but hilly, race - the best race medal I've ever got! RECOMMENDEDIn full: Thanks to the organisers, stewarts, volunteers for this great, perfectly formed friendly small race - approx 100 runners. Hills are tough but what a way to finish the year! THE best race medal I've got in my collection, more like a mini presentation plaque. I will be back next year. Overall flawless!Date of review: December 30, 2012
In short: flawless race, my 6th consecutive time, one of my all-time races. don't miss itDate of review: October 28, 2012
In short: superb as always, my 5th consecutive time! outstanding goody bag- mug, t-shirt, energy drink, mars bar, water bottle, cloth bag!!!!Date of review: October 28, 2012
In short: another great raceDate of review: February 22, 2012
In short: Lovely scenic countryside route - tough hill which you need to tackle twice!Date of review: December 31, 2011
In short: gretaDate of review: November 6, 2011
In short: Great organisation and good time of the year for a raceDate of review: November 4, 2011
In short: Excellent race - good organisation & encouraging marshallsIn full: I've now run this twice and thoroughly enjoy it. A nice two lap course through the scenic school town of Harrow - pretty steep hill to go up twice and runners of different abilities so great for experienced and beginner runners. About 10 mins walk from to the Harrow-on-the-Hill tube station. Recommended. I hope it takes place again in 2012. Thanks to the organisers and marshalls.Date of review: November 1, 2011
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Just in case you missed it - along with the CUBRID 9.1 engine stable release, we have also released the 2.0 Node.js CUBRID driver!
The scope of this tutorial is to introduce some of the new features we have implemented in this new version.
In this first part of the tutorial, we will focus on the SQL statements queuing support, while in the 2nd part we will look into some other new driver features.
Friendly disclaimer: If you are not familiar with Node.js, we strongly recommend reading about it, before continuing further with the tutorial.
For this tutorial, the software prerequisites you will need to have installed are:
We are assuming you are already familiar with installing and using the CUBRID Node.js driver. There are many tutorials, code snippets and other resources that can help you getting started very quickly – just take a look at the driver home page.
The main features we have added to the driver are:
On top of these, there are many other smaller improvements, for example connection timeout support, improved events support etc. The readme file available on GitHub contains all the details about this release.
As a side note, SHARDING is one of the most interesting feature implemented in CUBRID and we have prepared a separate Node.js tutorial to show how you can use the node-cubrid driver in a CUBRID SHARD environment.
As we mentioned before, in this first part of the tutorial we will focus on the SQL statements queuing feature.
In the first driver release, only one SQL statement could be submitted for execution at any time – a "next query" had to "wait" for the previous query to complete execution:
The "standard" coding pattern in 1.x was:
CUBRIDClient.connect(function () { CUBRIDClient.query('select * from nation', function (err, result, queryHandle) { .... // Start another query... ... CUBRIDClient.closeQuery(queryHandle, function () { CUBRIDClient.close(function (err) { }); }); }); });
The key thing to remember – and this has not changed in any way! – is the Node.js callbacks concept implemented for each driver method, which is still there, as a fundamental part of the Node.js programming model:
Of course, there is also the "events model" based on driver's custom events, but, for simplicity, we will consider for now only the "callbacks model".
What's new is that, based on user's feedback, in the 2.0 release we have introduced the concept of "queries queuing" – the SQL statements now can be added to a queue, without the need to wait for the previous query execution completion "event" notification
Please note that in the "background", the SQL statements are still executed in sequence – there is no "true parallel" execution.
This means that:
The big advantage is the "programming experience" – the client does not have to wait for the previous query to complete to submit a new query to be executed!
It's time to take a look of how can we use this new feature in code.
First of all, we will reiterate that there are 2 fundamental types of SQL statements:
A. QUERIES. These are "SELECT" SQL statements, which returns data as rows/records.
B. NON-QUERIES. These are "INSERT", "UPDATE", "ALTER", etc. SQL statements which do not return rows of data.
The so-called "queries queue" in the CUBRID Node.js driver is able to handle both these SQL statement types, through 2 methods:
As the name implies, the first method is used to "add" to the queue QUERIES statements, while the other one is used for NON-QUERIES.
In the next section, here are some simple examples.
Let's see first an example with some SQL statements, all QUERIES-type:
var SQL_1 = 'SELECT COUNT(*) FROM code'; var SQL_2 = 'SELECT * FROM code WHERE s_name = \'X\''; var SQL_3 = 'SELECT COUNT(*) FROM code WHERE f_name LIKE \'M%\''; CUBRIDClient.connect(function () { CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_1, function (err, result) { //Process query results... }); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_2, function (err, result) { //Process query results... }); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_3, function (err, result) { //Process query results... CUBRIDClient.close(function (err) { }); }); });
As you can see, the queries are added to the queue independently, the "next query" code does not have to be within the callback of the previous query – this is what the "queries queue" concept is all about!
As usually in our tutorials, please remember that we stripped out the error handlings, output messages etc. We are only keeping the relevant code for the scope of demo-ing the features we are presenting!
And here is an example mixing QUERIES and NON-QUERIES SQL statements:
var SQL_DELETE = 'DELETE FROM code WHERE s_name = \'A\''; var SQL_INSERT = 'INSERT INTO code VALUES(\'A\', \'ABC\')'; var SQL_COUNT = 'SELECT COUNT(*) from code'; CUBRIDClient.connect(function (err) { CUBRIDClient.addNonQuery(SQL_DELETE, function (err) { … }); CUBRIDClient.addNonQuery(SQL_INSERT, function (err) { … }); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_COUNT, function (err, result) { … }); CUBRIDClient.addNonQuery(SQL_DELETE, null); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_COUNT, function (err, result) { … }); …
The brief answer is:
We have NOT removed the support for "single"/"direct" queries execution which we had in the 1.x previous releases!
If you do not need the queries queue, the driver is 100% compatible with the previous releases and you can keep on doing "query(…)" or "batchExecuteNoQuery(…)" as before.
Actually, this is even recommended whenever you have performance issues to consider and a queries queue is not actually needed…!
Yes, we do keep on going with the events model support in 2.x, including the queries queue! More than ever, we paid special extra-attention to the events model, in order to properly enable queries queuing in pair with data retrieval through events. Let's see a quick example:
var SQL_A = 'SELECT * from nation'; var SQL_B = 'SELECT * from code'; var SQL_C = 'SELECT * from game'; CUBRIDClient.connect(function () { }); CUBRIDClient.on(CUBRIDClient.EVENT_ERROR, function (err) { throw err; }); CUBRIDClient.on(CUBRIDClient.EVENT_CONNECTED, function () { Helpers.logInfo('Connected.'); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_A, null); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_B, null); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_C, null); }); CUBRIDClient.on(CUBRIDClient.EVENT_QUERY_DATA_AVAILABLE, function (result, queryHandle, sql) { … switch (sql) { case SQL_A: … break; case SQL_B: … break; case SQL_C: … } CUBRIDClient.fetch(queryHandle, null); }); CUBRIDClient.on(CUBRIDClient.EVENT_FETCH_DATA_AVAILABLE, function (result, queryHandle) { … CUBRIDClient.closeQuery(queryHandle, null); });
As you can imagine, the "big" challenge is knowing from what query the (fetch) results are coming from… …and this is handled via a pair of SQL statement source and queryHandle "values". You might actually need to implement your own "dictionary" with this data, using as key the queryHandle, if you find yourself in a more complex situation where an advanced sql statements tracking system is needed.
Also, do not forget: The SQL statements are executed in exactly the same sequence in which they were added to the queries queue!
Related to queries, one of the new things we have added in the 2.0 release is the support for queries with typed parameters. Previously, when you were dealing with parameters in queries, what you had to do was to specify the delimiters for the parameters. We added this "extension" because for some data types, simply specifying the parameter delimiters was just not enough – for example, when trying to figure out if you are dealing with VARCHAR or CLOB…
Now, we have added support for specifying each parameter type. Without any more, here is an example which is self-explaining:
var sql = 'select * from nation where continent = ?'; var arrValues = 'Oceania'; CUBRIDClient.connect(function (err) { CUBRIDClient.queryWithTypedParams(sql, arrValues, 'varchar', function (err, result, queryHandle) { …
As you can see, we can specify now the parameter data type – in our example above is "varchar".
The recommendation is to use this only when there is some confusion potential regarding the parameter data type, like the one we mention above with VARCHAR and CLOB! Otherwise, just go on with delimiters (there are some downsides when using this data type explicit method – "queryWithTypedParams(…)").
Another thing you should know and it might be very useful in your code is that the new queries queue processor supports implicit connect!
In other words, once you have created your client instance, you don't need to explicitly call "connect(…)" – the driver will automatically detect if a connection is needed and will do it for you. Here is an example:
var SQL_1 = 'SELECT COUNT(*) FROM code'; var SQL_2 = 'SELECT * FROM code WHERE s_name = \'X\''; CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_1, function (err, result) { … }); CUBRIDClient.addQuery(SQL_2, function (err, result) { … });
We hope you enjoyed this first part of the tutorial!
Stay tuned for the next part and please let us knows your feedback and suggestions!
Thank you!
The CUBRID API team


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No decision on Iron River police cuts
By NIKKI YOUNK
Staff Writer
IRON RIVER – The Iron River City Council is continuing to look at reducing the city's police force.
During a special meeting Thursday, the council discussed the issue, but made no decisions.
Council members directed Iron River City Manager Perry Franzoi to draw up a budget showing how much police staffing the city can afford.
Franzoi said that the budget must be adopted by June 1, so a decision on police staffing should be made by that time.
There are currently six full-time officers and one full-time administrative assistant on the Iron River Police Department.
One of the officers will retire early on June 30, leaving the department with five officers.
Nikki Younk's e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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BEIJING (AP) Norway defeated Romania 24-23 Sunday in a matchup of unbeatens in Olympic women's handball.
Kristine Lunde scored the game winner in the 58th minute of a match that was tied nine times in the second half. The Norwegians (5-0) won Group A and finished as the only unbeaten, untied team.
Romania (4-1) had won its pool play matches by an average of 10 goals. Both squads advanced to the quarterfinals, which begin Tuesday.
China (2-3) defeated France (2-3) 21-18 in must-win match for the hosts. Both teams both qualified for the quarterfinals in Group A.
Kazakhstan tied Angola 24-24, a result that meant both Group A teams failed to reach the medal round. Kazakhstan (1-3-1) needed a win to have a chance, and led 24-21 before Angola (0-4-1) closed with three goals, including the game-tying score by Ilda Maria Bengue, in the 59th minute.
The Group B winner was Russia after a 30-29 win over Germany. Natalia Shipilova scored the game-winner in the final minute for the Russians (4-0-1). Germany (1-4) was eliminated from medal contention.
In other Group B action, Sweden eliminated Brazil with a 25-22 win and South Korea defeated Hungary 33-22.
Sweden and Brazil were tied at 18 in the 45th minute before Sweden (2-3) held on to earn a quarterfinal berth and knock Brazil (1-3-1) out of contention for a medal.
South Korea (3-1-1) and Hungary (2-2-1) both have qualified for the quarterfinals.


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Ow... I guess it's just the samples... Too bad. But it's great to hear George's voice again!
So true. Such a joy to hear the man's voice.
It won't be long to wait now.
Okay- who is going for the Special Collectors Edition with the DVD?


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$5 each, they work just like Super Bowl squares.
$100 payout for halftime score and $300 payout for final score.
We have a few left and I think they will be gone by week's end. A lot of you have some already and thanks for that.
Let me know if you want any please


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Jonny Lee Miller first gained international attention with his performance as the drug-addicted punk Sick Boy in Danny Boyle's drama "Trainspotting," with Ewan McGregor. Also, he starred in the true-life drama "The Flying Scotsman," receiving Scottish BAFTA Award and London Film Critics Circle Award nominations for his portrayal of the innovative but troubled racing cyclist Graeme Obree. His additional film credits include Alan Rudolph's "Afterglow," Gillies MacKinnon's "Behind the Lines," "Plunkett & Macleane," "Mansfield Park," Woody Allen's "Melinda and Melinda," and "Aeon Flux." Most recently, Miller appeared in Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows," opposite Johnny Depp. Later this year, Miller will star in Neil Jordan's vampire thriller "Byzantium," with Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan.
On television, Miller had a memorable multi-episode arc on "Dexter," and shared a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as a member of the show's 2010 cast. He also starred for two seasons in the title role "Eli Stone." His other television work includes the miniseries "Dead Man's Walk," based on the Larry McMurtry novel, such BBC projects as the four-part adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma," the miniseries "Canterbury Tales," and the telefilm "Byron," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Endgame."
Miller made his Broadway debut in 2009 in "After Miss Julie," opposite Sienna Miller. His theatre work also includes the West End productions of "Someone Who'll Watch over Me," "Feston" and "The Play What I Wrote."
In 2011, Miller starred in the world premiere of "Frankenstein," a new play based on Mary Shelley's classic story, presented at London's National Theatre under the direction of Danny Boyle. Miller won an Olivier and Evening Standard Award for his performance, shared with Benedict Cumberbatch with whom he alternated in the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature.
His hometown is Kingston-Upon-Thames and his birthday is Nov. 15.


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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Paris: Thales Introduces Future Cockpit Avionics Concept
Thales introduced the international aviation community to its future cockpit avionics concept on the first day of the Paris Air Show, the "Avionics 2020" cockpit.
(Thales 2020 Avionics Cockpit. Photo, courtesy of Thales.)
The cockpit is evolved from the one display for a cockpit interactive solution (ODICIS) demonstrator that Thales unveiled at the 2011 Paris Air Show. Avionics 2020 is a next-generation cockpit with customization options for airlines and operators, touchscreen displays with NextGen and Sesar functionality and a feature that allows pilots to adjust aircraft takeoff and climb profile for optimal CO2 emissions and fuel burn.
Also included in the 2020 cockpit are I4D operations, which allow pilots to better sequence air traffic with time constraints at metering point to each aircraft converging to a certain point, and digital-taxi functionality, enabling real-time uplink of taxi routes with controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC).
Pilots will also be able to drag data across cockpit displays with the touchscreen functionality, and can use the cockpit's Airborne Separation Assistance Systems (ASAS) to adjust aircraft speed relevant to spacing for other nearby aircraft. The displays merge data from the aircraft's most critical avionics and non-avionics systems, similar to the merge capabilities of some the latest fighter jet cockpits, such as the French Rafale fighter cockpit, which was also designed by Thales.
"We are showing the world that a cockpit designed around more seamless interaction between the pilot and the electronics is no longer a purely intellectual concept, but a viable commercial application which, as more and more functionalities and tasks are added to a pilot's workload, will become essential for the future of air transport," said Denis Bonnet, head of innovation for the cockpit competence center at Thales.
Related: Commercial Avionics News


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John on Wine- Friends don't let friends Vacu-Vin
By John Cesano
Updated: 04/04/2013 10:58:27 AM PDT
(NOTE: This piece was edited down for the paper from a longer piece that ran here in the blog years ago. -John)
One of my wine industry jobs was with the Wine Appreciation Guild, one of the industry's largest publishers of wine books and a one-stop distributor of both wine books and accessories. My job was to sell wine books and wine accessories to winery tasting rooms, wine shops, and other specialty merchants in 42 California counties.
There was one item I refused to sell.
Vacu-Vin. There is no wine preservation system more ubiquitous. Gwyneth Paltrow told Oprah that it is a "must-have" in her kitchen. Every frau and pretentious wine poser in the country has one. Sales of the devices number in the tens of millions.
For the one or two of you who are unfamiliar with Vacu-Vin, here's what the manufacturers say:
"The Wine Saver is a vacuum pump, which extracts the air from the opened bottle and re-seals it with a re-usable rubber stopper. Place the re-usable stopper in the bottle and extract the air from the bottle using the Wine Saver pump. A "click" sound tells you when you have reached the optimum vacuum level. The vacuum slows down the oxidation process which makes it possible to enjoy your wine again at a later date. The question "how often do I have to pump?" is a thing of the past. The unique and patented vacuum indicator will emit a "click" sound when the correct vacuum is reached."
The Wine Appreciation Guild carried them, and everyone I worked with wanted them to sell in their stores.
I had a problem. To my mind, the Vacu-Vin doesn't work:
"The "Vacu-Vin" device as submitted was evaluated to determine efficacy in reduction of oxidative spoilage in opened wines. Using the protocol described above, the "Vacu-Vin" device was found to have no measurable effect in reduction of oxidative spoilage." -Gordon Burns, ETS Laboratories, 1204 Church Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
"Vacu-vin" doesn't work, It never has. Sensorily – to me anyway – the Vacu-vin was a shuck. You could track the deterioration in each sample. Indeed, just recorking the wine worked equally as well or as badly.
The (Wall Street) Journal asked Professor David Roe of the Portland State University chemistry department to test the gizmo. At best he achieved a vacuum of somewhat less than 70 percent. In just 90 minutes, he reported, the vacuum pressure diminished by 15 percent.
I asked Professor Roe to repeat his test with a newly purchased (newer, 'improved', model) Vacu-Vin. The results? "The pump is more efficient, but no more effective," he reports. "The vacuum is the same, around 70 to 75 percent. And the leak rate is the same: After two hours you lose 25 percent of the vacuum. Overnight 12 hours the vacuum is totally gone." -Matt Kramer, "A Giant Sucking Sound And That's All"
"Unnecessary equipment: There's no clear need for Vacu-Vin Vacuum Wine Saver and other wine-preservation systems, our tests suggest.
A lot of people turn to wine-preservation systems that seek to retard or stop oxidation, the chemical process that degrades wine. If you're among those who swear by such systems, we have surprising news, based on our tests of four widely known brands: No system beat simply recorking the bottle and sticking it in the fridge." – Wine Spectator.
Getting the air out: The Vacu-Vin Vacuum Wine Saver, $10, uses rubber stoppers (two are provided) with a pump that sucks out air.
We tested three varietals with the systems on three different occasions for three different periods of time. For comparison, we also stoppered one bottle with its own cork. After all the bottles spent time in our wine cellar, expert wine consultants compared their contents in blind taste tests with freshly opened bottles. If our trained experts, with nearly 60 years in the business, couldn't discern among wine storage systems, most consumers probably can't, either. So just go ahead and cork it (you can turn the cork over if it's easier to get in). But try not to wait more than a week or so to drink the wine, and sooner is better." – Consumer Reports, December 2006
I would tell the buyers for the winery tasting rooms, the wine shops, and the kitchen stores that the Vacu-Vin doesn't work but it didn't stop most of them, because you, the home customer, wanted to buy and use these things.
When I see a wine bar using a Vacu-Vin, I won't drink any but the first glass from a bottle.
Here's the deal: when you open wine and let it breathe, you are letting tannins dissipate, alcohol flush burn off, and fruit come forward. You'll find that the hot, harsh, and closed Cabernet at opening becomes a smooth delicious beverage with blackberry and currant notes with a little time. Oxygen is wine's friend initially.
While I am prepping food for dinner, I usually open a bottle, or more than one bottle if cooking for friends, pour a little of each in a separate wine glass, so I can repeatedly swirl and sniff each. I am looking for the wine to open and become perfect. At that point, I recork the bottle so I can just open, pour, and seal all the way through the meal. I know the last glass will be as good as the first. If not perfect, every glass is pretty darn good.
If I opened the wine, let it breathe, and then ignored it, the fruit would follow the tannins, and perfect would become sad. Oxygen, so important to a wine at opening, becomes wine's enemy afterward. Leaving a wine open ruins wine over time.
Pumping the air out of a bottle of wine with a Vacu-Vin strips the wine of some aroma and bouquet. Each time it is used it can harm the wine. To me, a couple of seconds is like hours of damage. Kramer described the loss of delicate notes in his piece for spectator.
The Vacu-Vin doesn't even create a complete vacuum. As tested, fully 25-30 percent of the air, and oxygen, remains inside the bottle before the Vacu-Vin fails and all of the air, and oxygen returns. To me, the worst think about the Vacu-Vin is that consumers are fooled into a false sense of preservation security and don't seek another, effective, method to save the aroma, bouquet, and flavors of a bottle of wine in between glasses.
Matt Kramer and the Wall Street Journal engaged a University science department professor who measured the Vacu-Vin's fail using drills and tubes and meters, all very high tech. Similar high tech methods were used by Gordon Burns of ETS Laboratories and the testers at Consumer Reports.
At work, in the tasting room, I use 100 percent pure Argon, an inert gas that is heavier than oxygen, from a large tank. Shooting a little into a bottle, then recorking it, allows the Argon to settle and provide a protective blanket between wine and oxygen. Smaller home versions are available, with Private Preserve, a nitrogen/argon mix, the most easily found. More expensive, but also more efficacious, WineSave is 100 percent pure food grade Argon in a can available at WineSave.com
John Cesano does not get a kickback from private preserve or winesave, but wishes he did.
John On Wine blog bonus –
I polished a popular piece posted previously here, and it was published in the printed paper, perhaps a partial week ago. (Note: sorry for the alliteration, once started, that last sentence wrote itself).
I also visited Matheson Tri-Gas, a commercial supplier and asked about the cost of an Argon tank for the serious hedonist, the folks who care about preserving quality of wine glass to glass, and those foodies who want to prevent cooking oil from becoming rancid and vinegars from becoming musty.
A small tank (it isn't really small, but it is smaller than a commercial tank) runs about $100. The regulator runs another $100. The hose, nozzle, and other fittings runs a third $100. Initial cost: $300. from that point on, tank can be filled or refilled with Argon for about $30 and a small (big really) tank would last practically forever used at home.


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Notice of Sale of Various Surplus/Found or Seized Property
Notice is hereby given that the Independence Missouri Police Department will sell to the highest bidder various items of surplus/found or seized property. Miscellaneous items include, but are not limited to, small electronics, computer items, household items, cell phones, automotive accessories, bicycles and jewelry.
Said sale is being conducted for the Independence Missouri Police Department by Proper Bureau Inc. via the Internet on their auction website at www.propertyroom.com or www.stealitback.com.
The on-line auction/sale of this property is continuous and allowing you to browse and bid on items at your leisure, 24-hours per day, 7-days a week.
All bidding, sales, and shipping, are subject to the rules and conditions outlined on the auction website.
The City of Independence Missouri/Independence Missouri Police Department makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, of any nature as to the condition of the goods offered for sale.


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Baesler withdraws state's application for waiver
North Dakota State Supt. of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler announced Monday that she has withdrawn the state's application for the Elementary and Secondary Act flexibility waiver and the state will proceed under current guidelines for the 2013-2014 school year.
The waiver would have given North Dakota more flexibility under the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, but Baesler said the U.S. Department of Education has taken too long to make a decision on the waiver application and the state's schools need to begin planning for the upcoming school year.
North Dakota submitted its initial flexibility waiver on Sept. 6 with a revision submitted on Dec. 27.
"The idea of developing a state-determined plan was very inviting," said Baesler in a press release. "The further we progressed through the waiver process the more we felt we were being asked to adopt another national, one-size-fits-all model. We discovered there is very little flexibility for us in the ESEA Waiver. Schools and teachers would actually see very little relief."
Baesler said the key issue of disagreement between DPI and the U.S. Department of Education is over the level by which the number of non-proficient students need to be reduced over six years. North Dakota's flexibility waiver application called for schools to achieve a 25 percent reduction during those six years; the U.S. Department of Public Instruction wanted the bar set higher, at 50 percent. Baesler said DPI staff and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Planning Committee, made up of educators from across the state, believe that 25 percent is an ambitious, but realistic, attainable goal while 50 percent is not.
Baesler said the U.S. Department of Education has been too slow in making a determination about North Dakota's application ,and, last Friday, asked the state to consider postponing discussion on the waiver to a later date. Baesler said this was not acceptable because it is necessary for schools across the state to begin scheduling and planning for the next school year.
"We developed a plan to help our schools move forward under the waiver, but we also have a plan to help the increasing number of schools who will be placed in program improvement status under the current No Child Left Behind requirements," said Baesler in a press release. "We are prepared and procedures are currently in place to move forward with those plans."
Only schools that receive Title I funding, apportioned based on the number of students in the school eligible for free or reduced price school lunches, fall under the requirements of No Child Left Behind. Title I schools or school districts that receive federal Title I funding whose students fail to make "adequate yearly progress" on standardized tests are eventually placed in program improvement. Among other requirements is that schools set aside 10 percent of their Title I funds for professional development for teachers.
Baesler urged the state's congressional delegation to improve and reauthorize a school improvement bill.
"Only reauthorization of an improved Elementary and Secondary Education Act can provide the long-term certainty needed to pursue education improvement reforms and adopt effective standards," said Baesler in the press release. "Failure to reform and reauthorize the ESEA has put undue authority in the USDE to dictate education reform through grants and waivers."


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The United States Senate confirmed and swore-in Hillary Rodham Clinton as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State. Read the testimony at her nomination hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Jes in Pennsylvania writes:
Congratulations and Godspeed Madam Secretary!
Joe in Tennessee writes:
God bless and Good Luck....never hurts to have both!
Ms Clinton already has the ability and insight...
Nice to see her smile....
Anna in Washington, DC writes:
Welcome, Secretary Clinton, we're happy to have you here!
SNP in Syria writes:
Maybe Secretary Clinton will tell us why the last time she visited Damascus, Syria with husband Bill and kid, she ran away from Syria in fear, terrified. Does she remember why?
Shirley in West Virginia writes:
Yay! Finally, Bush's crew is gone! Things can only go up from here. :)
Jenn in California writes:
I am pleased to hear of her confirmation. I look forward to watching Hillary Rodham Clinton's work around the world. I was inspired to have read that she said this in her confirmation hearing:
The State Department will have a very active women's office, a very active office on human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, which is primarily a slavery of women and girls."
Donald in Virginia writes:
@ SNP in Syria -- I think if your trying to put some fear into Mrs. Clinton before you say something you might regret remember there is over 300 million of us Americans how many Syrians?
Sir your biggest hope should be to establish peace not bring up the past.
"We as Americans will support Secretary Clinton and keep this in mind "We stand together" now my suggestion to you is to apologize on this blog to the very place where you can communicate freely."
Cheryl in Virginia writes:
Congratulations Secretary of State Hillary Clinton! I knew you would make it. I am proud to see a woman of your integrity be granted such an important position. It would be an honor to assist you in your service in any way that I could. I will keep you in my prayers.
Tracy in Texas writes:
Congratulations, Madam Secretary, on your confirmation. Good luck ... we are fortunate to have you as America's chief diplomat.
Holly in Pennsylvania writes:
A hearty welcome, Secretary Clinton- So very pleased to see you in this position- words fail. You have my full throated support.
Karen in New Mexico writes:
We are thrilled to have you for our Secretary of State. We are very proud of you.
All the best, congratulations.
Megan in Connecticut writes:
Congratulations Secretary Clinton!!!
I wish you nothing but the best! :D
Roberta in U.S.A. writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary. America is the better with you at her service. God bless you and God bless America.
Emily in Wisconsin writes:
Congratulations, Madam Secretary. Our country is in good hands with you representing us.
Amy in Ohio writes:
Congratulations Hillary Clinton, our new Madam Secretary.
I feel safer knowing you are S of S
Sharon in Arizona writes:
Congratulations Madame Secretary and Thank You So Much for your service to your country.
Take Care.
Elizabeth in Illinois writes:
Congradulations Madamm Secretary! Knock their socks off, now I can sleep soundly knowing you are in charge. :)
Not where I wanted to see you, best of luck to you in your new position.
Tracy in California writes:
Congratulations from California! Secretary Clinton, we are so excited to have you be America's lead voice in our endeavor to repair, rebuild, and reinvigorate our global connections. How lucky we are. May you enjoy and thrive! Today, we celebrate YOU!
Frances in California writes:
Dear Hillary: Hip! Hip! Hooray! You did it! Best to you on your new journey!
Pie in Michigan writes"
Congratulations, Madame Secretary!
Intelligence, competence, and compassion is so needed now, and you have it.
Shoshana in Washington writes:
Congratulations, Madam Secretary! You have been one of my heroes since I was a college freshman (and a Republican at the time!), and I am delighted that you will be representing our country throughout the world.
I wish you great success and safety as you go forward with your important work on behalf of our country.
Campskunk in Florida writes:
Best sight I've seen all week. Congratulations, Madame Secretary. We've been here for you the whole time.
Arlene in New Jersey write:
Congratulations! I wish you (and us) all the best.
Melissa in California write:
A huge congratulations to the woman with more qualifications than anyone in Washington DC - we are proud of you, Hillary!!
Donna in Oregon writes:
Dear Seantor clinton ( I mean Madame secretary Clinton ), CONGRATULATIONS!! I have throughout the 2008 election for your campaign for President and I will continue to support you no matter where you are or where you go!! You are the best!!
While I am disappointed that you are not our President, I am very proud and very happy and very confident in your position as Secretary of State. Good luck to you!!
Please know that so many of us love you and we will always be a support for you!
Sincerly, Donna
Gail in New York writes:
Congratulations, Hillary! I'm so happy and proud of you. I know you'll do a great job.
James in Florida writes:
Congratulations Madame Secretary!
I trust that your expertise, work ethic, and courage will make you a great Secretary of State. You're so well-respected in the world that I believe you will be the key to reshaping the U.S. image. God bless you, Hillary. Make us proud!
Anna in California writes:
Congratulations Hillary, we now have the best SoS possible, and boy do you have your work cut out for you. But who better positioned, better prepared, able to bring together factions, and see things from all sides, but most especially from the side of the weakest and most vulnerable? Today is a great day, thank you for your public service.
Citizen, Anna Shane
Lois in Massachusetts writes:
Madam Secretary: Congratulations! Your intelligence and perseverance are unmatched. Your willingness to serve in this demanding post will greatly benefit our country and the cause of women's rights/human rights throughout the world.
SNP in Syria writes:
@ Donald in Virginia -- Better not think too hard, because your thinking is wrong. We appreciate Mrs. Clinton, an accomplished achiever, regardless of her policies. 300 million Americans are not a threat to Syria. We survived Assyrians, Babylonians, Greek, Roman, Ottoman empires, Genkizkhan, few crusaders campaigns and modern day genkiz, the Khazzar of Israel and we still kicking, pushing and punishing.
Peace with the murderous Khazzars? They don't want peace; they want to sell guns and rob Middle East oil. If we open our doors for these Khazzars we all will be living like Gazan. If they seriously want peace, why not start implementing the few dozens U.N. passed resolutions since 1948. So don't read fear mongering into the comment, I never forget the scared face of her and kid when they left Syria earlier than Bill, just wants to know what happened, that is all.


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The big story over winter break has been the announcement of a new women's soccer coach, following a six-week search. Meanwhile, it's been a good couple of weeks for the men's and women's basketball teams, as both have taken two of three games. Wrestling was also in action last weekend, and men's swimming will start its winter slate in a few days.
Women's soccer
The search for a new women's soccer head coach did not take very long. Athletic Director M. Dianne Murphy announced on Monday that former LIU Brooklyn coach Tracey Bartholomew would be taking over for Kevin McCarthy, who resigned on Nov. 18 after two decades at the helm.
Men's basketball (8-6)
On Jan. 21, the Lions knocked off Fairleigh Dickinson 82-59, snapping a two-game losing skid. A week later, Columbia fell to St. John's 65-59 in a tightly contested affair at the Barclays Center. And on Monday, Columbia defeated Colgate in a double-overtime thriller. First-year forward Luke Petrasek had strong performances in all three games and is now the two-time defending Ivy League Rookie of the Week.
The team begins a four-game home stand on Saturday, hosting St. Francis Brooklyn.
Women's basketball (3-10)
The Light Blue notched its second and third wins of the season. To start winter break, it knocked off Kennesaw State 78-61. Sophomore guard Sara Mead scored 18 points to lead the Lions. On Saturday, Columbia hosted and defeated Lehigh 87-80, as senior forward Courtney Bradford moved into the Lions' top 10 for career rebounds. The team's two-game winning streak was snapped on Monday, however, with a 68-47 loss to Bryant.
The Lions next play on Sunday against Stony Brook.
Wrestling (1-2)
The team traveled to Illinois to compete in the Midlands Championships over the weekend. It took 12th out of 47, finishing in front of four Ivy rivals. Junior Shane Hughes had the highlight performance for Columbia. He took runner-up in the 174-lb. weight class, falling to a wrestler from first-place finisher Iowa in the final. The Lions visit Rutgers on Friday.
Men's swimming and diving (2-2)
The Light Blue will face Bucknell on Saturday. It defeated the Bison handily last year at home, 209-21, taking first in 30 of 35 events. But the Bison have had strong performances so far this season, winning five of six meets and nearly besting Yale—which the Lions edged in mid-November.