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forum: Gardening / Growing
#51 Sat 23 Jul 11 11:31am
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Re: Any gardening questions for Robin?
It is from such a lovely program Mada, that has been on TV for 20 years! I just watched tonight's episode!
#52 Sat 23 Jul 11 10:02pm
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Re: Any gardening questions for Robin?
Robin, I miss you.
#53 Fri 29 Jul 11 12:01pm
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Re: Any gardening questions for Robin?
yes, I agree Joy Yam and Grand-Ma - Gardening Australia has always been a really good TV show, and their website is very helpful. I do miss Pete though!


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ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter 396, October 17, 2008
Pingo Has Arrived
On Monday October 13th, ARSC's new five cabinet Cray XT5, Pingo, was delivered to the ButrovichBuilding on the UAF campus. During the last week Cray system engineers and ARSC systemadministrators have been busy configuring the system.
Several capability (CAP) users have been granted exclusive access to Pingo, in order to test thescaling of their codes on high processor counts. The system should be available to these capabilityusers by the end of October. Following the CAP period, Pingo will be made available for generalproduction by projects allocated at ARSC.
We anticipate Pingo be available for production during the first quarter of 2009.
Stay tuned to the ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter for articles on our experiences with the CrayXT5.
For additional details on Pingo, see this announcement: http://www.arsc.edu/news/pingo.html
The C99 restrict Type
[By: Don Bahls]
The C99 standard adds the restrict type qualifier for pointers. The restrict type designates that a pointer has exclusive access to the memory being referenced by the pointer. Using the restrict type in a function definition lets the compiler make assumptions about a pointer that it may not otherwise be able to make. Consider a simple function which adds two equal length vectors and saves the result into a third vector:
void vadd(double * a, double * b, double * c, int v) { int ii; for(ii=0; ii<v; ++ii) { c[ii]=a[ii]+b[ii]; } }
At first glance it may appear that the compiler could use a vector instruction for the add operation inside of the loop. However since C allows pointers to point to the same memory region there could be overlap of data, so the compiler has to be conservative with the optimizations it uses.
When compiled with "-Minfo" and "-Mneginfo" the PGI compiler will indicate which optimizations it uses or doesn't use. For the existing code it uses loop unrolling to improve the performance of the loop:
ognip % pgcc -c99 vector_add.c -Minfo -Mneginfo -fast -c vadd: 7, Loop not vectorized: data dependency Loop unrolled 4 times
While it unrolls the loop, it doesn't attempt to use a vector add operation.
With the restrict type we can tell the compiler that a, b, and c won't overlap. Here is the same function definition with the restrict type added:
void vadd(double * restrict a, double * restrict b, double * restrict c, int v)
Recompiling we now see something like this:
ognip % pgcc -c99 vector_add.c -Minfo -Mneginfo -fast -o vector_add vadd: 7, Generated 4 alternate loops for the inner loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop
The compiler is prefetching data and vectorizing the loop, both of which can help performance. The compiler may not be able to tell if you are using the new version of "vadd" safely, so it's up to the programmer to ensure that the function input parameters match the restrict guidelines.
Because the Fortran standard doesn't allow for aliasing of input parameters, the same routine implemented in Fortran does prefetching and vectorization out of the box:
ognip % pgf90 vector_add.f90 -Minfo -Mneginfo -fast -c add_them: 5, Generated 4 alternate loops for the inner loop Generated vector sse code for inner loop ... Generated 2 prefetch instructions for this loop
A micro-benchmark running the two C versions of the vadd routine repeated showed the restrict version was approximately 3 to 4 times faster than the non-restrict version. The performance of the C restrict micro benchmark was on par with the same code written in Fortran 90.
NOTE: You may need to add a compiler flag to make use of C99 features, such as the restrict type. None of the C++ compilers I tried (pathCC 3.2, g++ 4.2.0, and pgCC 7.2-3) support the restrict type at this time.
Quick-Tip Q & A
A:[[ I am running on a multicore Opteron processor. I need to know [[ which one of the processor cores is running my program. How can [[ I print from my program which core is executing it? [[ # # Thanks to Rich Griswold for this great lead: # The upper 8 bits of the CPUID 1 EBX register hold your APIC ID, which is your processor ID. AMD and Intel use similar algorithms to break the APIC ID down into physical package ID, core ID, and thread ID. There is a good explanation of this process for Intel CPUs at http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/optimal-performance-on-multithreaded-software-with-intel-tools . Breaking down the APIC ID on AMD is easier since you only have to deal with cores and not with threads. First, check bit 28 of the CPUID 1 EDX register to see if you have a multi-core system. If so, get the number of cores per package from bits 16 to 23 of the CPUID 1 EBX register, and compute the number of bits, n, required to hold this value (1 bit for 2 cores, 2 bits for 4 cores, etc). The lower n bits of the APIC ID are the core ID, and the upper 8-n bits of the APIC ID are the physical package ID. # # The editors coded up an example that uses CPUID: # First, a function that returns the core number of the running process: // // // Adapted from "CPU Counting Utility for Linux, Version 1.0", Intel Corp. // See: http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/optimal-performance-on-multithreaded-software-with-intel-tools // and: http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/methods-to-utilize-intels-hyper-threading-technology-with-linux // // This macro returns the CPUID data. Note: Requires an asm() call. // #define cpuid( in, a, b, c, d ) \ asm ( "cpuid" : \ "=a" (a), "=b" (b), "=c" (c), "=d" (d) : "a" (in)); #define INITIAL_APIC_ID_BITS 0xFF000000 unsigned int get_coreid(void) { unsigned int EAX,EBX,ECX,EDX; unsigned int coreid; void verbose_Fn0000_0001 (int EAX, int EBX, int ECX, int EDX); // CPUID(1) will return the 8-bit initial APIC ID for the processor // this code is running on in bits 31:24 of register EBX. cpuid( 1, EAX, EBX, ECX, EDX ); coreid = ( EBX & INITIAL_APIC_ID_BITS ) >> 24; return coreid; } If we compile this into an object file, we can then link it in any time we need to get the core number: mg57> pathcc -g -c coreid.c For example, this program which gets the core number every couple of seconds, printing out the new number whenever it changes: #include <stdio.h> int main(void) { unsigned int get_coreid(void); unsigned int coreid, lastcore; lastcore=999; coreid=0; while ( 1 ) { coreid = get_coreid(); if ( lastcore != coreid ) { printf("Core # %4d\n", coreid); } lastcore=coreid; sleep(2); } } Compile the driver, linking in the coreid function: mg57> pathcc -o test-coreid driver.c coreid.o Now execute the driver in one window... mg57> ./test-coreid ... then in another window, use taskset to move the process to different cores. Taskset places a process on a particular core. Our program should show the same core number if we're doing things right. (The output of "ps" has been doctored to make it fit on a line.) mg56 % ps -elf grep test-coreid 0 S bahls 25980 25164 ... 116127 schedu 08:50 pts/8 ... ./test-coreid 0 S bahls 25991 25001 ... 705 pipe_w 08:50 pts/2 ... grep test-coreid mg56 % taskset -p -c 1 25980 pid 25980's current affinity list: 0 pid 25980's new affinity list: 1 mg56 % taskset -p -c 2 25980 pid 25980's current affinity list: 1 pid 25980's new affinity list: 2 mg56 % taskset -p -c 3 25980 pid 25980's current affinity list: 2 pid 25980's new affinity list: 3 Sure enough, back in the other window, we can see our test-coreid process moving to different cores: mg57> ./test-coreid Core # 0 Core # 1 Core # 2 Core # 3 Q: I've seen shell gurus moving around the command line with amazing ease and grace. What's your favorite shell short-cut? What shell do you use and do you use vi or emacs bindings?
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Thousands honor fallen Colorado Springs officer
Memorial, procession held Tuesday for Matthew Tyner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Thousands of people came together Tuesday to honor fallen Colorado Springs police officer Matthew Tyner.
Tyner was killed in a motorcycle accident while performing his duties last week. The crash is still under investigation.
New Life Church was packed for a memorial service, where those who loved Tyner and total strangers gathered to say goodbye.
"I can tell you, last week we were all numb when we responded to the traffic crash and later to the hospital where Matt was pronounced dead," said Colorado Springs Police Chief Pete Carey. "We're still numb."
"We are all truly better because of you, Matt, and we love you," said CSPD Officer Mike Singles.
Tyner was remembered as being passionate about his police work, but also an outdoorsman who loved adventure.
"Matt's mom told me Matt spent his entire life working on his bucket list of things to try or do," said Carey.
After the funeral, a procession of at least 200 vehicles made its way down Interstate-25 South. The roadway was blocked so public safety officials from all over the state and beyond could make their way to the Police Operations Center on Nevada Avenue.
Motorists stopped to honor Tyner on the interstate, and dozens more paid tribute near the POC.
"What he got here he deserved and more," said Patricia Lightfoot, who watched the procession. "So, what I say to him is, 'Rest In Peace.'"
"It's encouraging to see the community come together," said Adrienne Ryland, who knew Tyner. "It's been a tough summer, and this is a great way to come together yet again and honor a great life."
Colorado Springs firefighters erected a huge flag above Nevada Avenue, and lined up to salute the procession. Lt. Jeff Loveless said Tyner death affected the entire public safety community and firefighters wanted to pay respects to their "fellow brother in blue."
"It's a somber occasion and it's something we, as public safety, face everyday," said Colorado Springs Fire Lt. Jeff Loveless. "Unfortunately, sometimes we don't come home."


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Apartment - Spring (Wiosenny) in old Town (279)
Size46 m²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Balcony/terrace
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Stefana Batorego, 30-001 Krakow, Poland
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The apartment consists of two rooms, one of which is connected with a kitchenette, a hallway, a bathroom with a shower cabin and a toilet. To sleep on you will have two single beds that can be joined together to form a double bed and a double sofa bed in one of the rooms and also another double convertible sofa in the other room. The rooms have access to a sunny balcony overlooking the gardens of the Order of the Carmelites and church towers nearby. It is an ideal place to relax in peace and tranquility after a busy day; here you will also hear the bells coming from the St Mary's Basilica.
Electric cooker, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microvawe oven, Iron, Crockery and Cutlery
Shower, WC, Washbasin, Hair dryer, Soap, Towels
Single bed: 2
Sofa, TV, WiFi-Internet
Sofa, WiFi-Internet
House rulesPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs PLN 30 per day.
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 46 HKD per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
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|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews for this host's other properties
It was great! Beautifull location and very friendly driver. Would definitely recommend
The apartment was clean and everything was working well, is really nice and it's just few meters from the main square so it was very easy to get everywhere. We enjoyed the stay. Thanks for all, totally recommend it!. Great host, quick responses during booking etc, made arrangements for key, air port transfer and check out
good, clean apartment, everything was working. very well located, only a couple of minutes' walk from the market square. only two points: the apartment did not correspond to the announcement (the pictures shown in the announcement refer to another apartment) and the second night there was a party going on in a neighbouring flat, people were really extremely loud until 3 am, shouting like crazy
Great apartment with an unbeatable view of the main square and despite activity outside quiet and relaxed inside.
One negative booked apartment transfer did not show up at the airport, but a taxi for about the same price sorted that and in future would use the integrated train link much cheaper, quicker and more convenient to get to the office to pick up the keys.
The description of this apartment did not match at all to reality.
The description says 4 bedrooms, big living room and also 2 balconies.
There was only 3 bedrooms and 1 balconies.
There was also only one tabel and six chairs in the kitchen. And I have asked Martin especially if there was space and Equipment for 12 people in the kitchen..
The coffe maker did not work okey. One toilet leaked quite a lot.
It would have been good if someone from Wimdu had met us at the apartment and shown us the apartment. Instead we had to get key from office and then make a mumbers of call to fix all trouble.
Thank you very much for your patience.
The attic was fantastic and in a very good situation, very near the center, and it is lovely.
Localitation is perfect, in the downtown and near train and bus station. Spacious flat with a nice view. Needs more kitchenware, there isnt a toaster or microwawe. Is a 3th floor without lift. The street in summer is noisy and if u sleep with the windows open is sometimes molest. The bath needs a bath screen
Incredible views of the main square and nice high-ceiling apartment directly in the heart of the Stare Masto. The furniture and other home furnishings aren't of the highest quality but the apartment is spacious and has lots of room for a group of at least 4 people. Lack of air conditioning can be a problem in the summer months and the music from the square can be distracting but this overall is an excellent choice for Krakow for the location.
Very nice apartment, good location but very very noisy necessarily bring (in summer) through the night, ear plugs! (Lots of revelers in the streets)
Rent office very friendly and helpful.
Sehr schöne Wohnung, gute Lage, aber (im Sommer) die ganze Nacht hindurch sehr, sehr laut, unbedingt Ohropax mitbringen! (lots of revellers in the streets)
Vermietbüro sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
- Quality assured accommodation
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APCNews 122 – Shrinking internet freedom in Pakistan and S. Korea
APCNews – June 10 2010 – Year XI Issue 122
The news service on ICTs for social justice and sustainable development
Recent controversy over a Facebook event called "Draw Mohammed Day" led Pakistani officials to ban the site and block hundreds of other sites including YouTube and Wikipedia. After lifting the social media ban on May 31, the Lahore High Court ordered authorities to find ways to permanently block this "blasphemous content" in Pakistan. Fearing that the measures will be misused by the government, APC member in Asia Bytes For All is urging the government to stop blocking and filtering the internet, "We condemn the blasphemous content and hate speech," says Bytes For All "but we urge the government to stop blocking and filtering of the internet as it will curb people's economic and social well-being."
Pakistani internet ban is excuse to "curb voices against corruption"
ISLAMABAD (Bytes for All) – After lifting the nationwide Facebook ban on May 31, the Lahore High Court directed authorities to devise methods to permanently block "blasphemous content" on the internet in Pakistan. "We believe that this order will be misused by the government to block citizens access to online activism and curb voices against corruption and corrupt practices by the government functionaries and that an open internet is essential in the fight for transparency," says internet rights defender Bytes For All.
Hyper-connected South Koreans face shrinking internet freedom, says UN
JOHANNESBURG (TP for APCNews) – The Republic of Korea has one of the highest percentages of broadband internet connectivity in the world, yet it trails miserably behind on internet freedoms, said a UN Special Rapporteur on a recent visit to the country. APC member Jinbonet reports that "Freedom of expression on the internet in South Korea is facing a serious crisis." Koreans who criticise the government have to be prepared to allow articles be deleted or face prosecution.
JAKARTA: Time for Reel Action Climate Crisis Video Launch
JAKARTA (Andrew Garton for EnageMedia) – Coinciding with World Environment Day EngageMedia is launching a curated compilation of videos that deal with climate change issues from an Asia-Pacific perspective. Time for Reel Action (T4RA) is a video compilation of climate change stories that explores the impacts, the action and climate solutions emerging from the region.
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text: First post. Wanted to start off saying thank you. Been researching the forums for a long time now. Wanted to do as much research as possible before making my wheel/tire puchase. Hopefully this post will help someone else that is deciding. I have a 2009 Silverado crew cab 5.3 with Z71 appearance package. Truck has the ReadyLift leveling kit. The wheels I went with are 20 x 9 +12 offset. The tires are Cooper Zeon LTZ 305/50/20. There is no rub what so ever. Check your tire pressure after getting your setup. Discount put about 36 psi per specs in the tires. Felt like I was hauling a heavy load. Have them at about 41 psi and rides much better now. PS - I've read how a couple of other guys were having problems with the door locks vibrating pretty bad. Mine were also, I tried dynamat behind them but it was to thick. The solution that worked for me was popping off the plastic door lock cap and sticking a piece of velcro (fuzzy side) right where the plastic would make contact on door panel. Works perfect.


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Looking for a forensics guru
Just looking for anyone out there that knows how I could get into the forensics field. I'd like to get into DOMEX/MEDEX but I'm noticing that a lot of people point to EnCE right off the bat. I don't really have that kind of money to drop on a class so I was hoping someone had some knowledge of other stuff out there like the CCE or tutorials I could watch/do for free. I have a watered down copy of FTK and the beginners forensics book by Syngress at this point. Any help is great.
CIO/G-6 C|EH ....Taking the first steps down a long path.


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The darling style gurus of College Fashionista show off their jean-ious takes on denim. Here's a semester's worth of outfit inspiration!
Julianne Hough's Hottest Fashion Moments
"I think it's important for every girl to have at least one pair of high-waisted jeans—they're so flattering! I like the light washes because they're reminiscent of the retro 70s vibe, and because they're perfect for running across campus on a busy day."—Tiffany, 19
"The denim trend has been my favorite for many seasons now because it's so very versatile. The shirt was just gifted to me, so I wanted to show it off to everyone!"—Nicole
Campus Style Spotlight: Neon!


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AZ STATE LL: Welcome
Welcome from the Chairman
Welcome families, players and friends! It is my honor to welcome all of you to our wonderful Little League program!
Let me start off by providing you with some information about Arizona District Administrators Association (ADAA) and Arizona State Little League!
It is the mission of ADAA to provide leadership and support to all member Districts and leagues to ensure that all members and players have the best possible experience. ADAA is the proud home to 14 member Districts providing both Little League Baseball and Softball Programs comprised of player's ages 5 through 18. The member Districts include District 1 Flagstaff, District 2 Litchfield Park, District 3 Phoenix, District 4, District 5 North Tucson, District 6 Scottsdale, District 7 Mesa, District 8 Nogales, District 9 Yuma, District 10 Camp Verde, District 11 Clifton, District 12 South Tucson, District 13 Tempe, and District 14 Mesa.
ADAA is also proud to administer all of Arizona State Tournaments in both Baseball and Softball. These tournaments provide a great opportunity for our members and players to witness firsthand the possibilities of the Little League program and how, through Courage, Character and Loyalty, they can become a champion on and off the field!
On behalf of the ADAA members, I would like to thank you for visiting Arizona State Little League and for being a member of the largest youth sporting organization in the world. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any other ADAA members if you have any questions regarding our Organization or its member Districts and Little Leagues.
All the best,
Carl A. Thompson
Arizona District Administrators Association
At the Arizona District Administrators Association Annual Meeting on October 15, 2016, the pairings for the 2017 Arizona State Tournaments and tentative host Districts were determined.
Please Note: The Big League Divisions of Baseball and Softball have been discontinued. The pairings posted are for:
Intermediate (50/70)
Little League BB
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Senior BB
Little League SB
Junior SB
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Georgia Election Results
November 2, 2004 General Election Precinct Results
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Shipshewana, the heart of Amish country, is located only a short drive from Bristol and is host to over 100 specialty shops. From arts and crafts, hand made furniture, antique shops, flea markets, horse and buggy/carriage rides, restaurants and tours. You'll be hard pressed to see it all in a day. Oh, and the home cooking? Unbelievable!
So we're fairly confident ...
The Murphy Guest House offers some great bed and breakfast packages. So why not take advantage of one and let us help plan your stay? Looking for a romantic getaway? We offer a rest and relaxation package. How about a scrapbooking weekend, or perhaps dinner and a show? Contact Us to see what we currently offer.
Note: Some venues operate on seasonal schedules or otherwise, so please double check before booking your date.
Not exactly sure when to visit? Just Email Us or call us at: 574.596.2644 and we'd be glad to help secure the right date for your next unforgettable getaway!


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This hearty black bean stew is commonplace in Brazil. It can be made a day in advance, allowing time for the smoky bacon flavour to infuse. Alternatively, if preparing on the day, to save time you can cook the beans in a pressure cooker for only 25 minutes instead of 1½ hours. Proceed with the remainder of the recipe as instructed.
Serves 8
• 500g dried black beans, soaked in cold water overnight
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 slices bacon, roughly chopped
1. Drain the beans and place in a large heavy-based saucepan. Add 6 cups (1.5 litres) water and the bay leaves and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, or until the beans are just tender. This may take longer, depending on the age of your beans. Remove from the heat and set aside. Do not drain.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Add the bacon and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until browned. Pour in the beans and their cooking liquid and stir to combine. Simmer for a further 15 minutes, or until the liquid reduces and the mixture thickens; season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Transfer to a large serving bowl and serve hot with Brazilian Rice. This stew is a good accompaniment to any grilled meats.


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Peace Will Come When Israel's Sins Are Recognized
Benjamin Morris | Posted 01.21.2013 | Canada Alberta
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Whenever Hamas attacks Israel, who responds with the bombing of Gaza, opinions are wide spread. Often they are tainted by racism, xenophobia, and all out insanity. That is a huge problem when you look at America's relationship with Israel, and how many in Washington, and the media, side with the 62-year-old country.


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The Business Division and Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization will host a lecture by Mr. Abraham Carpenter, Jr of Carpenter Produce Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in Campus Center Grand Hall B.
Mr. Carpenter manages a farming operation that sells produce to retailers across Arkansas. He will focus on telling the story of his business and the opportunities and challenges of owning a small business.
The general public is invited, as well as students or anyone interested in owning and operating a small business of their own. The lecture is free of charge.
Pulaski Technical College


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Obama 'optimistic' on fiscal cliff
How Kelly Thinks 'The Bachelor' Should Work
Trump's Shoving Montenegro's PM Goes Viral
Elk Has a Joyful Splash Party in the Rain
Queen Elizabeth Visits Manchester Bombing Victims
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As a military family, we really geek out over learning as much as possible about whatever community the Air Force sends us to. One way we can do that is by trying to get to our state's museum. It's a treasure of information that helps define each state, and gives lasting memories to the kids. Not to mention education!
Does my state have a museum?
While I didn't sit down and Google "Alabama State Museum", "Alaska State Museum", "Arizona State Museum", etc., in alphabetical order, a simple Google search for "visit a state museum" yielded hits for many state museums on the first 3 pages. I'll predict that each state has a facility somewhere that fulfills its preservation and education mission.
I don't live near my state's capital. Do I have to trek all the way out to my state's capital city to visit the state museum?
Not necessarily. This website seems to be a great tool listing numerous museums — public and private — in each of the 50 states. While many states' museums are in their capital cities, I noticed some states have state natural history and political history museums at their state universities, which might be in a city other than the state capital.
I noticed that Texas has several state history museums not only in Austin, but also in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
My oldest son and I trekked three hours each way to visit Ashfall Fossil Beds near Royal, Nebraska, where the state hosts a working archeological site as a museum.
Do I need to pay admission to visit state museums? After all, I am a taxpayer! Continue Reading "Our Geeky Weakness: State Museums" »


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Dog refuses to abandon friend amidst the rubble in Japan
At once heartbreaking and beautiful, this video is a testiment to the loyalty and friendship a dog is capable of. It reminds me of images from our own Gulf Coast, post-Katrina, of animals who refused to leave their front porch as they awaited the return of their people.
*Update: CNN has reported that both dogs in the video have been rescued and are receiving veterinary care.
More posts to follow on what is being done to assist in the wake of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan and what you can do to help.
Here is an English translation of the voiceover exchange between the two reporters in the clip (translation courtesy of Toshiyuki Kitamura):
We are in Arahama area. Looks like there is a dog. There is a dog. He looks tired and dirty. He must have been caught in the tsunami. He looks very dirty.
He has a collar. He must be someone's pet. He has a silver collar. He is shaking. He seems very afraid.
Oh, there is another dog. I wonder if he is dead.
Right there. There is another dog right next to the one sitting down. He is not moving. I wonder. I wonder if he is alright.
The dog is protecting him.
Yes. He is protecting the dog. That is why he did not want us to approach them. He was trying to keep us at bay.
I can't watch this. This is a very difficult to watch.
Oh. Look. He is moving. He is alive. I am so happy to see that he is alive.
Yes! Yes! He is alive.
He looks to be weakened. We need to them to be rescued soon. We really want them rescued soon.
Oh good. He's getting up.
It is amazing how they survived the tremendous earthquake and tsunami. It's just amazing that they survived through this all.


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Town Square
Re-Organizing How the City of Palo Alto Works
Original post made by Paul Losch, a resident of Palo Alto, on Oct 29, 2011
I am for Measure D, I oppose Measure E. Just so readers know, and do not have to ask. And not the point of my observations here.
However you come down on these two Measures, it is good to have us voters deciding if the laws and labor practices that have been on the books for years are in need of change.
Those of us who have worked in the private sector have experienced "re-organizations." Private companies by their nature must adapt on a regular basis, or they do not thrive. Our public sector organizations, from federal to local, are there to offer stable platforms for our general community and our private sector to ideally thrive in. Too often, the public sector entities have difficulty adapting, for reasons too numerous for me to mention in this brief post, and that can impede the public sector's basic role in supporting the community and the private sector.
Change is difficult. Human nature in general does not embrace, rather, it resists it. There is so much cacophony about public sector change and resistance to same. Arguments and assertions to which I have been exposed suggest huge disingenuity in polemics from parties taking opposite views on various issues. Hard for me to believe any of them.
I find this to be the case with Measures D and E. Eloquent and not so eloquent (usually emotional) assertions by advocates and opponents of each side.
What is good is that we Palo Alto citizens are being asked "is it time to change some arrangements that made sense when they first put into place some years ago, or should we stick with what we have in place?"
Each of us has to answer for ourselves such a question around Measures D and E. I think the question needs to be asked a great deal more around many issues. City staff and City Council can and do address this question as part of their regular duties. The question can be asked about many things here in town that require a vote of the citizenry, and we do not do it enough.
a resident of Jordan Middle School
on Oct 29, 2011 at 2:29 pm
"The question can be asked about many things here in town that require a vote of the citizenry"
I understand your general point, I think. However, can you be a bit more specific? Please give us some examples of major issues that need to be directly voted on (besides D and E). Another way of saying this is: Our City Council is supposed to vote on our behalf, because we are not a direct democracy, but a representative democracy. If we don't like how our City Council votes, then we vote them out on election day.
Bottom line, Paul: Aren't you really saying that our City Council can't stand the heat in the kitchen? Or are you saying that we, as a citizenry, have locked ourselves into policies, through the general vote, that now require a reversal vote?
a resident of Palo Alto
on Oct 30, 2011 at 1:19 am
Paul Losch is a registered user.
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for some good questions.
I tend to favor government at the local level, it gets uglier up the proverbial "food chain" and definitely more confusing. Although there are circumstances and instutions that work better at a state or national level.
I do not favor the proposition model we have in the State of California. It may have had its place 100+ years ago, but has been out of control since Prop 13 in 1978. Voters are not necessarily better informed and able to make wise decisons compared to those they elect to work on these matters.
The irony in my comment is that I cannot include those along the Potomac, that is toxic water they drink there.
That said, here in Palo Alto, there are things that the voters/citizenry must vote on. I prefer it be done by our City Council when possible, and there are things that Council has to refer to the voter/citizens in town.
Some of those things should not have been established in such a way that requires a vote from the voters/citizens. But, I am glad that we are able to locally make choices that address choices made years ago under different circumstances.


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As a practitioner of journalism I understand why and how words matter. I agonize over which ones go where and how they should be said. It's tough to retract words we don't really mean or ugly things we shouldn't have said. The lame excuses we offer for our half-cocked laments never quite undo the fact they were said in the first place.
Bullying works much the same way. To call bullying "teasing" sanitizes the cruelty to protect the conscience of aggressors and bystanders, and makes it sound like fun instead of the mental torture it is to those on the receiving end. Targets of school bullying justifiably doubt their aggressor's apologies, especially when coerced by an authoritative bystander who may view such spats as normal and urges victims to "just get over it." The emotional torture or harassment usually doesn't end with just one admonishment, and victims are left feeling misunderstood, embarrassed, and scared.
Most of us can recall schoolyard or yellow bus memories of kids unmercifully tormented because of their wardrobe, physique, color, family income status, or other attribute. In my time, the behavior was viewed as an inevitable experience of childhood – part of earning your stripes for adulthood in a cruel world. Turns out, we were wrong about that.
If you think bullying doesn't affect your household, then consider these numbers: Nationwide, one in seven students in grades K-12 is either a bully or a target of bullying. More than 250,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month. Up to 160,000 kids miss school every day because they are afraid. What's more, 1 out of 5 kids who bully another child will be incarcerated by the time they reach age 25. (Click here and here to see more facts about the problem of bullying.) Kids suffer, communities suffer and society pays, literally, for bullying behavior.
The psychological and physical toll bullying has on victims is a timely conversation as we start a new school year. On the first episode of our new season of Health Three60, we address bullying through the eyes of a 10-year-old who suffered from depression because she was bullied. We also hear from her mother as well as educators and anti-violence experts.
In the program, we breakdown the numerous ways bullying occurs (isolation, harassment, verbal and physical abuse) and how it manifests in different stages of child development. We avoid labeling kids who bully as "bullies" because words matter and we don't want to define them by the behavior we seek to change. We also provide educators, parents, and kids with tools and tips for intervention. Click here to watch the entire episode.
Given the casualties of bullying, I think we should revise the familiar childhood rhyme: "sticks and stones may break our bones, and cruel words and deeds hurt just as much."


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ROBERSONVILLE, MARTIN COUNTY - No charges will be filed in a deadly wreck, in which two elderly women were killed, but the husband of one of the victims survived.
Nellie Faye Sawyer, 81, of Everetts, and Reba Keel Roberson, 73, died in the crash at the intersection of Highway 64 Alternate and Clark Road in Robersonville. Troopers got the call at about 8 p.m. Monday.
Sawyer's husband, 84-year-old James Rufus Stancill, was driving on U.S. 64 Alternate, when his vehicle crashed into a Ford pickup truck being towed by a wrecker, said Trooper Brian S. Allen. The wrecker was waiting to make a turn into Williams Service Center when the accident happened.
Stancill suffered severe injuries and was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. At last check, he was listed in serious condition.
According to the Highway Patrol, no charges will be filed because a reenactment of the accident showed both parties were at fault.
Stancill was not supposed to be driving after dark, and the brake lights on the wrecker were not visible, troopers said. The district attorney decided not to file charges as a result.
Meanwhile, loved ones of the two elderly women, killed in the crash, shared their reactions of what happened.
"Sort of surreal, I guess at this point, all of a sudden, you get a call that your mother or your grandmother or your aunt died from an automobile accident," said Robert Cherry, nephew of 81-year-old Nellie Faye Sawyer.
"I hate it for my wife and I hate it for my son. I also hate it for the old man. I hate it for all the folks concerned," said Johnny Roberson, ex-husband of Reba Keel Roberson. "It's a bad situation."
According to family, Stancill was a good driver who never went over the speed limit. They also said he was close with his wife, who died in the wreck.
"They were good friends a couple of years or so before they got married, and after they got married they didn't slow down a bit," Cherry said.
The driver of the tow truck, Mack Flynt, is doing okay after the wreck, said Trooper Allen.
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Microsoft Exploitability Index
Published: October 10, 2008 | Updated: August 12, 2014
The Microsoft Exploitability Index helps customers prioritize security bulletin deployment by providing information on the likelihood that a vulnerability addressed in a Microsoft security update will be exploited.
Why Microsoft Developed the Exploitability Index
Microsoft developed the Exploitability Index in response to customer requests for additional information to further evaluate risk. Through Microsoft's monthly security bulletin release and webcast, the company provides customers with information about proof-of-concept code, exploit code, or active attacks addressed by our security updates, at the time of their release.
How the Exploitability Index Works
Microsoft evaluates the potential exploitability of each vulnerability of Important or Critical severity associated with a Microsoft security update and then publishes the exploitability information as part of the monthly Microsoft security bulletin summary. If after publishing the bulletin summary Microsoft determines that the Exploitability Index Assessment warrants a change, it will change the assessment in the bulletin summary and notify customers through technical security notifications. The company will not update the assessment in the bulletin summary when exploit code is posted that matches the existing exploitability information.
This exploitability information includes:
We define the "latest software release" as the most recent version of the application or platform listed in the "Affected Software" and "Non-Affected Software" tables in the security bulletin. For "older software releases," the highest rating pertains to all other supported releases, as listed in the "Affected Software" tables in the security bulletin.
For example, a vulnerability addressed in a security update would have the following Exploitability Assessment in August, 2014:
In both cases, the Exploitability Index uses one of four values to communicate to customers the likelihood of a vulnerability being exploited, based on the vulnerabilities addressed by the Microsoft security bulletin. As of August 2014, Microsoft changed the wording to better present to customers the actual risk of exploitation for the vulnerabilities:
This rating means Microsoft is aware of an instance of this vulnerability being exploited. As such, customers who have reviewed the security bulletin and determined its applicability within their environment could treat this with the highest priority.
1 – Exploitation More Likely
This rating means our analysis has shown that exploit code could be created in such a way that an attacker could consistently exploit this vulnerability. Moreover, Microsoft is aware of past instances of this type of vulnerability being exploited. This would make it an attractive target for attackers, and therefore more likely that exploits could be created. As such, customers who have reviewed the security bulletin and determined its applicability within their environment could treat this with a higher priority.
2 – Exploitation Less Likely
This rating means our analysis has shown that while exploit code could be created, an attacker would likely have difficulty creating the code, requiring expertise and/or sophisticated timing, and/or varied results when targeting the affected product. Moreover, Microsoft has not recently observed a trend of this type of vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. This makes it a less attractive target for attackers. That said, customers who reviewed the security bulletin and determined its applicability within their environment should still treat this as a material update. If they are prioritizing against other highly exploitable vulnerabilities, they could rank this lower in their deployment priority.
3 – Exploitation Unlikely
This rating means that our analysis shows that successfully functioning exploit code is unlikely to be utilized in real attacks. This means that while it might be possible for exploit code to be released that could trigger the vulnerability and cause abnormal behavior, the full impact of exploitation will be more limited. Moreover, Microsoft has not observed instances of this type of vulnerability being actively exploited in the past. Thus, the actual risk of being exploited from this vulnerability is significantly lower. Therefore, customers who have reviewed the security bulletin to determine its applicability within their environment could prioritize this update below other vulnerabilities within a release.
The DoS Exploitability Assessment can reflect either of the following:
Key Notes Section
The Key Notes provided in the table contain additional information on whether there is a significant change in the exploitability prediction for a particular product or operating system, as well as other important information relating to the ability to exploit that specific vulnerability. For example, this section could contain text such as "Windows Vista is at more risk than other operating systems", so customers should take this into account if prioritizing their release by operating system or product version.
Important Terms and Definitions
Exploit Code – A software program or sample code that, when executed against a vulnerable system, uses the vulnerability to spoof attacker identity, tamper with user or system information, repudiate attacker action, disclose user or system information on the server side, deny service to valid users, or elevate privileges for the attacker. For example, if a vulnerability had a security impact of remote code execution, Exploit Code could cause remote code execution to occur when run against a target system.
Trigger a Vulnerability – The ability to reach the vulnerable code, but not always achieving the maximum impact. For example, it may be easy to trigger a remote code execution vulnerability, but the resulting effect may only be a denial of service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to the Exploitability Index
Q: What is the Microsoft Exploitability Index?
A: The Microsoft Exploitability Index is an index that provides additional information to help customers prioritize their deployment of the monthly security updates. Microsoft designed this index to provide customers guidance concerning the likelihood of exploitation, based on each vulnerability addressed by Microsoft security bulletins.
Q: Why did Microsoft create the Exploitability Index?
A: Customers asked for more information to help them prioritize their deployment of Microsoft security updates each month, specifically requesting details about the likelihood of exploitation for the vulnerabilities addressed in security bulletins. Through webcasts and customer calls, Microsoft has always answered this request with a description of known exploit code or attacks at the time of release. The Exploitability Index goes beyond this by providing guidance about the actual risk of exploitation of a vulnerability at the time of the security bulletin's release.
Q: How are vulnerabilities rated?
A: Microsoft Exploitability Index focuses on two aspects of a vulnerability to build its ratings:
Q: Is this a truly reliable rating system?
A: While reliably predicting activity within the security ecosystem is always difficult, there are three reasons why this system should be useful.
First, over the last few years we've realized that many security researchers analyze the updates associated with Microsoft's security bulletins the day they are released in order to create and evaluate protections. In doing so, many of these researchers also create exploit code to test them. The methodology used to develop this exploit code is similar to the one Microsoft uses to determine the likelihood of exploit code release. Microsoft analyzes the updates themselves, the nature of the vulnerability, and the conditions that must be met in order for an exploit to execute successfully.
Second, not all vulnerabilities resolved by our security updates are exploited. A vulnerability may well be technically exploitable with a high degree of reliability, but it may never be actually exploited. In fact, only 30 percent of vulnerabilities resolved in Microsoft security bulletins in 2006 and 2007 had functioning exploit code released. We continuously monitor and track exploitation activity to keep up to date with current trends. This in turn informs our opinion of what constitutes a more attractive vulnerability over similar vulnerabilities, and enables us to more accurately communicate an actual risk, rather than a potential one from the vulnerabilities we patch.
Finally, we're also partnering with protection providers through the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), working with them to help validate our predictions each month – thereby using a community approach as a way to ensure better accuracy through information sharing.
Q: How is the Exploitability Index different from the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) Bulletin Severity Rating system?
A: The MSRC Bulletin Severity Rating system assumes that exploitation will be successful. For some vulnerabilities where exploitability is high, this assumption is very likely to be true for a broad set of attackers. For other vulnerabilities where exploitability is low, this assumption may only be true when a dedicated attacker puts a lot of resources into ensuring their attack is successful. Regardless of the Bulletin Severity or Exploitability Index rating, Microsoft always recommends that customers deploy all applicable and available updates; however, this rating information can assist sophisticated customers in prioritizing their approach to each month's release.
Q: How are Denial of Service, Tampering, Information Disclosure, or Spoofing issues rated?
A: The Exploitability Index does not differentiate between vulnerability types. It focuses on the likelihood of exploitation of each vulnerability within the range of their full impact potential. Thus, any vulnerability, whether it is Remote Code Execution, Tampering or other, could be rated any of the Exploitability Index ratings.
Q: What happens when newly emerging information requires an update to the Exploitability Index rating?
A: The ability to rate the possible exploitation of vulnerabilities is an evolving science, and new techniques for exploitation in general, or unique techniques specific to a vulnerability, or new trends in detected exploits of particular products may be discovered that could change the Exploitability Index rating. However, the goal of the Exploitability Index is to help customers prioritize those updates for the most current monthly release. Therefore, if there is information that would change an assessment released in the first month of a security release, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) will update the Exploitability Index. If information becomes available in subsequent months, after most customers have made their prioritization decisions, the Exploitability Index will not be updated as it is no longer useful to the customer. When an Exploitability Index rating is corrected in a way that reflects increased risk to customers, the security bulletin summary revision is incremented at a major version number (for instance, from 1.0 to 2.0). When risk is adjusted downwards, the bulletin summary revision is incremented at a minor version number (for instance, from 1.0 to 1.1).
Q: How does the Exploitability Index relate to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and other rating systems?
A: The Exploitability Index is separate and not related to other rating systems. However, the MSRC is a contributing member to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), and Microsoft shares its experience and customer feedback in building and releasing the Exploitability Index with the working group in order to help ensure the CVSS is effective and actionable.
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Top photo: From left, UTSA color guard Officer Matthew Stacy,
Officer Geoffrey Merritt and Cpl. Robert Kolar.
Middle photo: UTSA Police Chief David Hernandez and UTSA
President Ricardo Romo place a memorial wreath.
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UTSA salutes law enforcement officers at flagpole ceremony
(May 17, 2006)--In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, May 8-15, UTSA saluted the 48 officers in the UTSA Police Department and other U.S. peace officers.
A wreath and flag ceremony was conducted May 15 with honor guard and university officials at the flagpole between the John Peace Library and Arts buildings on the 1604 Campus. At the ceremony, UTSA President Ricardo Romo and Police Chief David Hernandez placed a wreath in honor of police officers who died in the line of duty.
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"We are grateful to the officers who protect and serve, and I encourage everyone to take a moment to thank them for their hard work and dedication," said Romo.
Under the leadership of Chief David Hernandez and Assistant Chief Dan Pena, the UTSA Police Department continues to expand its services to ensure that the UTSA community and visitors feel safe and secure.
"The men and women of the UTSA Police Department provide professional and quality services to our customers," said Hernandez. "Their commitment and dedication is something that we can all be proud of."
During Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, the UTSA Police Department conducted an open house and tours of their facilities. Additionally, they distributed summer safety tips to UTSA community members.
UTSA police officers are certified and commissioned Texas Peace Officers who have completed five months of training at the UT System Police Academy in Austin. UT System Police officers must complete 884 hours of training, 266 hours more than required by the state. More than half of the officers have bachelor's or master's degrees.
UTSA police officers work in three divisions (executive, patrol and administration) and seven units (criminal investigations, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, telecommunications, access control, records and training).
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A 2005 survey of UTSA students and staff reporting criminal activity found more than 90 percent selected "excellent" or "above average" in the quality of service they received from a UTSA police officer. Survey categories included knowledge, helpfulness, friendliness, quality of service, professional conduct, providing complete information and response time.
Among those surveyed, 77 percent felt safer on campus than off and 92 percent thought the UTSA Police Department contributes significantly to a safe academic environment.


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"That's the Deeva Vaughn I remember and hopefully that's the Deeva Vaughn you are going to see the whole year," said UNM head coach Yvonne Sanchez.
The Lobos overcame a first half deficit to take the halftime lead then held off a late charge by Texas Tech to earn the win.
"We just all came together – we didn't crumble
anything," said Vaughn. "We kept coming through. I feel we did a
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job executing offensively and defensively."
Freshman point guard Bryce Owens also scored 15 points while, seniors Caroline Durbin and Sarah Halasz added 11 points and 10 respectively.
UNM shot 42.1 percent to 38.5 percent for Tech. The Lobos also held the advantage in rebounding 42 to 33. The Red Raiders did better on turnovers than the Lobos, to the tune of 18 to UNM's 22. But Tech had only managed two fast-break points for the game.
New Mexico (2-0) played hesitantly in the first five minutes, but eventually adjusted to Red Raiders' pressure
"That was a lot of fun. It was just a total team effort," said Sanchez "Texas Tech is a good team. We had 22 turnovers but on the bright side, we had 30 last year (at Tech)."
UNM came from behind in the first half to go up 33-30 at the half and went up by as many as nine points in the second half, but the closest Tech could come was a 42-42 tie with 14:53 to play.
The Lobos led 55-48 with 6:09 to play and Tech closed to 59-56 with 1:07 to play. But
Owens sank a 3-pointer on an in-bounds play with 28 seconds left that put UNM up 62-56 and put tech away for good.
"That was the game," said Sanchez. "Bryce played fearless. She has such a fire in her belly. When it was time to take over the game, she did."
Owens seemed overwhelmed by the experince after the game.
"I can't even describe the feeling," said Owens. "I don't believe I've ever hit a more intense shot in my life. That was not the plan. I just happened to be wide open."
Tech was paced by Monique Smalls, who scored a game-high 22 points. Albuquerque product Amber Battle added 12 points and Christine Hyde added 10 points for the Red Raiders, who fall to 1-1 on the year.


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Libertarian political candidate from Montana who permanently turned his skin gray-blue after overdosing on home-brewed colloidal silver he drank in order to save himself from the prophesied antibiotic shortages and anthrax storms of Y2K.
Do a Google search for Stan Jones. You'll get a few hits, and then they'll ask, "did you mean 'Stan Jones blue?'"
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It was a woman who brought Andy Cutler to Providence 10 years ago.
The relationship didn't work out. But he quickly grew enamored of the place: the food, the culture, the people, the ideas.
Cutler, a communications consultant with a sprawling network of friends and collaborators, authored more than a few of those ideas himself. But his latest, inspired by the city he's come to love, may be his most ambitious to date.
Cutler says he's devoted the last two years of his life — and all of his retirement savings — to a concept he's calling Smaller Cities Unite!
The notion is to draw smaller municipalities around the world — with populations of 1.5 million or fewer — into a partnership far grander than your standard mayor-of-Toledo, Ohio-and-mayor-of-Toledo, Spain-swap-proclamations arrangement.
He imagines a deep sort of learning about how small cities approach public policy, economic development, the arts, entrepreneurship, and education. And he wants to begin by connecting Providence and Copenhagen, Denmark in a trans-Atlantic funnel of people and conversation.
Cutler took a six-week trip to Copenhagen in 2001, after a divorce, and he was immediately taken with the place. The city consistently ranks near the top of happiness indexes. The people he met were possessed of a deep and appealing humility. And during the trip, Cutler met the late California Congressman Tom Lantos, who said something that stuck: Denmark, he argued, "is the most civilized nation in the world."
Now, Cutler sees a real affinity between Providence and Copenhagen. Both are entrepreneurial college towns, he says, that have put art and design somewhere near the center of their identities
He's been making calls to civic leaders in the Danish capital. Last month, he secured a letter of introduction from Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, declaring him "well equipped" to "serve as a global ambassador for the City of Providence." And on February 16, with funding from a series of local business leaders, he will hop on a plane for a two-week trip to Copenhagen.
Cutler will stop by the Danish App Lab, visit Copenhagen Business School, and, dash off to the Institute of Happiness Research. He'll attend a gathering of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists and participate in Social Media Week Copenhagen.
Cutler says Copenhagen, which is building a bicycle super highway, has plenty to teach Providence about sustainability. And Providence, he says, can teach Copenhagen something about the power of networking and connectivity.
But the truth is, Cutler's not quite sure what shape the partnership might take. "Anyone who goes out exploring, they don't really know what they're going to find," he says, "if they're being honest about it."
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WINGS OF THE GODDESS will be available in five different SKUs:
FINAL FANTASY XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 (Stand-alone product including all expansions) Platforms: PlayStation 2 system, Xbox 360 MSRP: $39.99 and $49.99 respectively
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During Tokyo Game Show 2007, Square Enix (Booth 3-S1) debuted an all-new trailer that unveils the new locations, beastmen and adventures coming up in WINGS OF THE GODDESS. This special trailer, which can now be seen at the official FINAL FANTASY XI Web site (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml), also marks the worldwide debut of an all-new job class, expanding adventurers' possibilities in new and exciting ways. North American gamers will have the chance to experience this job at Fan Festival 2007, taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Calif.
Accommodating players in North America, Europe and Japan, FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game capable of simultaneous multiplayer cooperation across three different platforms. Now in its fifth year of service, FINAL FANTASY XI has a community of more than 500,000 subscribers and more than 1.7 million player characters from around the world.


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Author and activist Howard Zinn to speak at Binghamton University
Historian, playwright and social activist Howard Zinn, will discuss "War and Social Justice," at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 8, in the Osterhout Concert Theater, located in the Binghamton University Anderson Center. The program is free and open to the public.
Zinn is best known for his book A People's History of the United States. He served as chairman of the department of history and social sciences at Spelman College in the late 1950s and early 1960s, where he actively took part in the civil rights movement. Zinn lobbied to end meetings of the Southern Historical Association at segregated hotels and worked alongside students in an effort to end segregation in Atlanta. In 1964, he joined the Boston University faculty where his classes in civil liberties were among the most popular on campus.
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New Placement Exam is Online NOW
***NEW*** VU SAPLING Chemistry Placement Exam
Courses in the Departments of Chemistry and Biology at any institution is demanding; and Vanguard University is no exception. To help you prepare for college-level chemistry at VU, the Department of Chemistry requires the placement of all incoming students who want to take chemistry (either Chem 112C/L or Chem 120/L), regardless of major. The Placement Exam that the Chemistry Department uses is sponsored through Sapling Learning. Sapling Learning is an online-assessment and homework management system. The placement exam is a free assessment. You will need to create an account (just follow the directions below).
Step 1: Purchase, Create an Account, and Take the Placement Test
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2c. Otherwise, click "Create an Account". Supply the requested information and click "Create My Account". Check your email (and spam filter) for a message from Sapling Learning and click on the link provided in that email.
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The Sexiest Colours to Wear this Fall
Barbara Aleks Hecht | Posted 10.30.2012 | Canada Style
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Red is sexy. It's provocative and alluring, stimulating and flirtatious. You need to be pretty confident to wear red. But what if you're not? Well, you can do what many women will be doing this Fall. You can sidestep the bright, attention seeking red and go for its sister colours. No cousins. Umm, best friends?


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Head on over to Google.com today to check out a cute, simple animated Google Doodle celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a line of adorable step dancers.
This is the first animated Doodle seen for this particular holiday. If you're interested in the previous years' St. Patrick's Day Google Doodles going back to their first one in 2000, check out a summary at this Dutch website.
To see a history of all Google Doodles form around the world, visit their archives.


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"The Big Ten has some great student sections for the sport of Volleyball. It is now our turn to create a fun and rowdy student section for Nebraska Volleyball. When we move to Devaney in 2013, we will be creating some great space for a large student section. We honored the past last year in the Coliseum. Now, let's invent the future in Devaney!"
Nebraska Head Coach John Cook
For the first time in school history, UNL Students can now purchase 2013 season volleyball tickets for the first season of Nebraska Volleyball's new home at the newly renovated Devaney Center this coming fall. The full-season price is $80. By purchasing a student season ticket, you will pay only $5 per game versus the $6 single-game price.
A limited amount of season tickets are available. These tickets are expected to sell out quickly and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If student tickets still remain, single game ticket information will be available in July. Spouse and dependent tickets can be purchased for $225.


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All the quilts I have just looked at are really pretty. Lots of bright colors being used. Keep up the good work.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
All the quilts I have just looked at are really pretty. Lots of bright colors being used. Keep up the good work.
Sew Extreme,
Thank you!
Some of the blocks are log cabin blocks, they were extras from another charity quilt.
The crumb blocks don't really use a pattern. Here's a link for an idea of how to get started.
Sharon W.
This one was not done by me. It was done before I was born. My aunt gave it to me at a family reunion. Her grandma made it out of her boys old pants. I can see wool, velvet, silk, cotton, linsey - lots of texture. It has a linen back. It has wool inside and is just knotted together. I'm sure it was on a vintage machine - she died in the 1950s. Her sons were born between 1880 and 1900.
What a great piece of history to have!Originally Posted by miriam
It is interesting that they only knotted this. Thanks for sharing with us.Originally Posted by Bennett
When I was younger, my Aunt used to come over for a couple weeks and we (the whole family) would tie quilts. The quilt was probably more utilitarian and meant to keep people warm. Plus the heavy fabric would have been hard to quilt.Originally Posted by vintagemotif
That makes sense that the heavy fabric would be hard to quilt.Originally Posted by deplaylady
Monica, the wool quilt that I lost of my grandmother's was hand-tied.Originally Posted by vintagemotif
OH NO!!Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
That is why I was so quick to save the antique quilt. When I lost it I wasn't into quilting and I had no idea the value of it all. "Young and dumb," as my late husband would phrase it.Originally Posted by vintagemotif