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Last week I woke up seven times in one night, and on wakeup number seven I had a terrible pain in my chest. Naturally I thought, "Hello heart attack, goodbye world." Luckily my friend Clayden was asleep upstairs, so at least he would be around in the morning to discover the body, take the dogs for a walk and spread the tragic news. But it was only anxiety, after weeks of insomnia, brought on by a mixture of concerns: the tax bill, the dog's eye ulcers, my budding cataracts and subsequent driving ban, and an absolutely jumbo gas bill. Thank you, EDF Energy, for raising prices in the middle of winter.
Fortunately, I can pay my gas bill. I don't want to, but I can. But here's another worry to keep me awake. There may come a day when I am an isolated and incapacitated pensioner and can't pay, so I thought I ought have a practice. I turned off the central heating, put on two extra woollies, crept around with a hot water bottle and sat at my desk like Bob Cratchit, warming my bloodless fingers on a lightbulb. I feel that I need to be prepared for the future, which looks less attractive the older you get. Especially with all the recent grim news of old people freezing and starving alone in slum conditions, with no home visits, while the government fritters its money away on wars and management consultants.
It could be paranoia, but I keep noticing more and more little features in the media reminding us that older people are a burdensome, unattractive and useless nuisance, and odds on they will have a rotten and dangerous time on their way to the grave. Should pop-stars over 50 still be performing in public? Should people over 70 have an annual driving test in case they're demented, going blind and too stiff to turn their necks round? And look - a freak show! Someone over 80 has married someone over 90 and they're driving a caravan around Britain. Watch out, everyone! And they have physical contact. Erk! Whatever next? And here are some more, staggering around clutching at bannisters, hauling themselves about, marooned in their homes. Now two centenarian sisters in Rochdale have been attacked and robbed by a gang of pretend water board officials; a Bristol man in his 70s lay dead on the sofa for five years and his elderly flatmate did nothing. Did no one else enter that flat for five years?
There's just one thing wrong with all this. It's only part of the story. There are lots of us out here who function normally - physically and mentally. And you won't believe it until you get here, but for much of the time, our lives over 60 are pleasant and rather like your lives. Just as long as we can pay our gas bills.
· Thank heavens the British Olympic Association has changed its mind over that silly decision to ban competitors at Beijing from criticising China. But they were probably just getting into practice for our own 2012 games, in case the London Development Agency makes a frightful cockup of things. We won't want people here moaning about displaced communities or facilities or broken promises. Foreign visitors might assume that the LDA was an authoritarian regime.
Some of us think that it is already, in its own little way. It has already bulldozed and displaced the lovely old Manor Gardens allotments, with their mature fruit trees, asparagus beds, grapevines and swathes of herbs and flowers, that used to nestle beside the River Lee in Newham.
Last year the LDA promised that all trees, plants and equipment would be relocated carefully to a lovely new site close by, which would be ready on time, barring an act of God, because it was a minor bit of construction compared with the Olympics. Was it ready? No. It was a month late and wasn't lovely - a bleak, exposed venue, traffic thundering past on a busy road, surrounded by brutish spiked fencing. And what about the carefully relocated equipment? About half had been nicked from the Olympic site, inside the high-security blue fence. Because the move had to be done in two mornings and many of the gardeners were elderly, two blokes had turned up in a van, but weren't all that keen to help because it wasn't really their job. Eventually off it went to be loaded into containers, but there weren't enough of these ready at the Olympic site, so it lay about in the open - seeds, tools, garden furniture - got wet, and got nicked. Eventually the scraps that were left turned up at the new venue, some smashed, some sodden, some covered in mud.
The gardeners battled on, some gave up, the strong November winds blew a few huts away, the heavy rains turned plots into lakes, and the earth was oddly sterile, probably because it came from the contaminated Olympic site and been artificially cleaned, which washed away the worms and micro-organisms along with all the other rubbish. So now they have useless, saturated soil, a desolate venue and loads of rabbits, which can't get through the rabbit-proof fence, but can hop in through the non-rabbit-proof gate. In five years' time, they will all move back again to a lovely new site in the Olympic Park. Or so the LDA promises. Do we believe it? Is this the only disappointing Olympic relocation? Is pork kosher?
This week Michele watched Life in Cold Blood: "Twice, because I am mad on amphibians, lizards and David Attenborough. High points were the frogs applying sun lotion, the romantic crocodiles and the tremendous excitement over the pygmy leaf chameleon." She read Joanna Trollope's The Men and the Girls: "What odd characters and I believed in all of them. A treat."


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How can i export my workstaion and laptop info, with the hardware specs into a excel spread sheet.
i used to use it before but cant find the options.
thank you!
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Nov 1, 2011 at 4:27 UTC
Is this an "Active Directory" infrastructure? If so, this is will be very simple.
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Nov 1, 2011 at 4:29 UTC
Go into reporting, find the report that you need, then click the 'export' link to pick xls. Was that what you were looking for?
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Nov 1, 2011 at 4:30 UTC
Go to your reports, create the report you want and run it. Then you can export to Excel.
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Nov 1, 2011 at 4:33 UTC
thanks guys just had to go thorugh the built in reports
the one i was looking for was called the "Configuration Summary"
thank everyone

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From a long time, Pragya, Bulbul and Daadi have been trying their best to know the third person involved with Aaliya and Tanu in their master plan in Kumkum Bhagya. However, they have failed on every occasion. It is only because of this that they are not able to expose Aaliya red handed. While, they have been trying their best to find out who can it be, Aaliya, Tanu and Raj are leaving no stones unturned in weakening Pragya in her own plan.
Raj Has Cautioned Aaliya to Keep Him in Loop Every Time She Plans Anything
Pragya, Bulbul and Daadi are shattered that they couldn't expose Aaliya even this time as she outsmarted them by making the manager steal the CD. However, the whole episode did infuriate Raj who had no idea about the 'Rs. 10 Crore Deal' that Aaliya made with the producer. Though Aaliya and Tanu try to convince him later, he warns them that no matter how big or small things are, they should inform him time and again. He notifies them that if they fail to do so, he himself will reveal everything in front of Abhi and the family.
Raj's Warning is a Boon to Pragya
Now that Aaliya Is warned by Raj we are sure they both will meet more in the coming days. Bulbul, Daadi and Pragya who are keeping a watch on Aaliya closely will then question the meetings of Raj and Aaliya. You never know if they hear their conversations or even smell the whole thing that Raj has cooked so far. The plot so far ensures that Pragya will soon get to know the involvement of Raj with Aaliya and Tanu. However, when and how that will be depended on the writers who love to move Kumkum Bhagya in snail's speed.
Will Pragya Expose Raj? Will He Be Caught?
If Pragya and team are able to decode the mystery of Raj in this hide and seek game, they'll be able to expose Aaliya too without much difficulty. However, the question is – will Pragya be able to expose Raj as we known Raj has become very smarter who is not even telling anything to his wife Mitali as he knows what a fool she is! Perhaps if Pragya gets to know about Raj she can trap both Aaliya and Raj in their own trap by creating misunderstandings between them.
But Pragya Will Be Kidnapped Soon
As per the spoilers, we hear Pragya will soon get kidnapped and raped by the goons hired by Raj and Aaliya. I think the moment Raj and Aaliya will know that Pragya knows the truth about them, they will plan the kidnapping so that Pragya doesn't reveal the truth in front of Abhi and the team.
In the end everything will come in front of Abhi. However, by that time Pragya will already be raped by the goons and she will be so shattered that there will be nothing left for her to do anything. Maybe after this incident the writers will expose Aaliya and Raj.


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Luca: Bugged.Mature
Gemme frowns as we walk back to the car; apparently something's up with me? I dunno. I was thinking about the date we had last night. It was good up until those fan girls fucked it up and Gemme nearly said Damien's name when we were talking about people that 'love' me... Of course the fucking homo loves me, but you didn't need to bring it up!
I dunno if that's what's up with me or what. Whatever.
We get in the car and I chuck the suicide kid's knife in the back seat.
I'm gonna get attacked by those fan girls tonight, aren't I?
I drive the car with telekinesis and light a smoke, wondering what to say to stop Gemme thinking there's something wrong. She doesn't say anything and the silence in the car only gets worse.
"You okay?"
"I'm fine, Luca," she says and it's my turn to frown.
"Mmm, good... I don't wanna have to see those fan girls tonight," I whine, "d'ya think I could hide from them somehow?"
"You have a show, that's highly unlikely."
"Why did I say I'll see them after the show? Why am I that thick?"
"You're not thick."
"Okay, thick was the wrong word," I shake my head and look up as the bus comes into sight, "whatever. Fan girls over Damien any day," I can see him on the floor with Phil, playing the guitar. He looks up as we get closer and waves.
"Yep." I look at her, raising an eyebrow. And she says something's up with me. I pull up and get out of the car, squinting in the bright sunlight. "So, do you have practice or something today?" she asks as we walk back towards the others.
"Not really, I can't wear my voice out before the gig, but we might jam for a while. Why were you planning on doing something else?"
"Not really... but I guess I don't really wanna wear your voice out before a gig."
We're back stage just before the show. This is the closest Damien has dared to get to me all day. I hug Gemme, watching as Phil and Damien walk out on stage.
"Have a good show."
"Thanks," I mutter, kissing her on the cheek. Rayn walks out and I pull away, smiling. She reaches forward, grabbing my arms and kissing me once more, firmly and swiftly, and suddenly my smile feels more genuine. I kiss back and walk out, the roar of the crowd out here deafening. I can see those fan girls in the front row, reaching past the security, but they get pushed back and I breathe an inward sigh of relief. Maybe I won't get mobbed after all.
We play a good show, and the crowd is really responsive and massively getting into it all; even Damien is grinning when I look around. When I get a chance, I strip my shirt off, way too hot and chuck it into the audience. Of course... fan girls get to it and they jump around, screaming louder than everyone else. Ah shuttup. I don't care if you're happy about getting your hands on a sweaty shirt, stop being annoying.
I don't let that show, though, and just carry on playing.
Eventually, we finish up. I'm knackered, sweaty, my voice is fucked and I'm grinning like mad. I'm looking forward to crawling into bed with Gemme and falling asleep.
Only I can't, can I? 'Cause those fan chicks wanna talk and make me sign shit. I dig out my sharpie and follow the other guys round to the front. Gemme kinda follows us, but she stands away a little.
"Alright, girls?" I ask with a smile as the fan girls bound over to me, pushing through the crowd.
"Great!" One chirps.
"Amazing show!" The other one finishes.
"Awesome. Glad ya had fun. Anything you want signed while I'm here?" I question, twirling the sharpie in my fingers. They looked to each other and giggled, nodded their heads and pulled their tops down slightly. Aha. I laugh slightly as the first one bends forwards, glancing around at Gemme. She looks away and I try not to frown as I sign their skin. I stand back when I'm done and they grin, handing me books as well, "After all..." one started, "it'll only wash off," The other finishes again. I nod and sign those too, hoping they'll go away soon.
"Tell us..."
"Yeah tell us."
"You and your girlfriend..."
"Is it serious?" Can I slap them?
"I'm surprised you even need to ask... yeah. It's totally serious."
"Why so surprised?" I arch an eyebrow slightly.
"Just 'cause I'd have thought it was obvious," I shrug.
"Can't blame us for trying."
"Yeah, I mean... you're so hot." I laugh a little. Yeah... still haven't gotten over that hottest celeb thing.
"Cheers, but I am well and truly taken."
"No chance?"
"None... at all?"
"None," I say firmly, wishing Gemme would come over and prove it.
"But... surely she won't mind."
"Just once..." I shake my head, my smile fading pretty quick.
"Eugh, fine. Where is she now?"
"We'd stick with you always." Ooh. Creepy. Where's that security guy when you need him?
"Just over there," I glance around at her again.
Gemme sighs, trailing over to us "If you two, don't move," she whispers, looking at the floor, her voice calm "then I will smash your heads together and kill what little brain cells you have left," she growls looking up at them with a scowl. Wow, chill Gemme. I put my arm around her, trying not to laugh at their faces. "Go you idiots!" She snarls and they scurry off.
"Man, I love you," I smile as I watch them disappear.
"I love you too," she smiles, making to walk back over to where she was stood before, but I keep a hold on her.
"Where're you going?" I ask.
"Umm back to my wall?"
"Why? We're nearly done." I mutter, nodding at the last few fans milling around by Rayn. He's started a mosh pit with them with no music... crazy kid.
"What's up?" I ask, dropping my hand from her waist.
"Nothing, just nothing to say." I open my mouth to say something, but I forget what as Rayn jumps over to me and says he's going back stage to get high with his new fan-friends... Brilliant. I wave him away and frown slightly, wondering what's bugging Gemme.


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DeAndre slips easily between a starry-eyed, auto-tuned slur and a more blunted flow on the latest off his upcoming King Soulja 4.
The rapper steals the spotlight again with an auto-tune-heavy cut from his King Soulja 3 mixtape.
"Man, I feel like everybody's been reaching out to me. I don't know man. I'm good where I'm at right now. I'm excited."
He's allegedly not allowed to even have a toy gun.
"Don't ask me about the shit no more."
Police arrested the rapper in December.
An Instagram squabble has apparently turned into a Las Vegas event.
Los Angeles police arrested the rapper on Thursday morning, a spokesperson confirms to The FADER.
The Hollywood actor shares his "final freestyle."
Hip-hop's weirdest "thing" continues.
The collaborative tape we needed is here.
"The Soulja Boy of Canada" is here.
The five-year endorsement deal is with online gaming company World Poker Fund Holdings.
Via lots of adorable throwback pictures.


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Corel has announced Paintshop Pro X6 'Ultimate', its PC-only image processing software which improves on the previous version of PSP X6 thanks to the addition of built-in automatic image correction by Athentech Imaging. The update to 64-bit architecture should result in better performance on modern operating systems, as well. Apparently, the new software was created after a research study indicated that 'more power, more speed and improved usability were the changes users most wanted to see in X6'. We hope the research team got rewarded handsomely for figuring that one out.
Press release:
New 64-Bit Corel® PaintShop® Pro X6 Delivers on Users' Top Request
Increased Performance, Refined UI and Improved Workflows Help Users
Create Their Best Photos Ever
Ottawa, ON – September 4, 2013 - Today Corel announced the availability of PaintShop® Pro X6 Ultimate. Thanks to the addition of 64-bit support, X6 is the most powerful version to date. Improvements in speed and performance, plus interface refinements and new quick selection tools help photographers achieve their best results – fast.
"PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate is rooted in Corel's sincere desire to build a product that helps users create their best photos ever. The most effective way to achieve this was to go right to the source," said Rick Champagne, Senior Product Manager, Corel Photo & Video. "X6 was developed based on our extensive customer research. Our users told us they want 64-bit power, faster performance, an improved user interface, and continued availability of a perpetual license, so we delivered them. Now we not only offer the most robust feature set in the space, but also the professional power to back it."
Improvements in PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate originate from the most extensive research study in the product's history. Corel researchers drew from a base of over 2.6 million PaintShop Pro users, learning that more power, more speed and improved usability were the changes users most wanted to see in X6.
New 64-Bit Power Drives Acceleration Application-Wide
The leap to 64-bit has dramatically accelerated key features application wide. Performance gains include:
- Superior performance: 64-bit dramatically improves the power of PaintShop Pro X6, delivering more performance, speed, and stability in users' favorite features. For example, when compared to X5, 64- bit PaintShop Pro X6 saw a 78% performance increase in cataloguing JPG images. For more information on performance gains please refer to page 17 of the Reviewer's Guide www.corel.com/newsroom/paintshoppro.
- New! Memory management: New memory management work opening and saving files and applying effects is accelerated in both 32- and 64-bit versions of X6. Both are included with every purchase.
- New! Open more and larger images faster: With X6 users can open larger files and more files - upward of 50 - with ease. This significantly improves performance in batch processing, multi-layer compositing work and HDR processing.
- Enhanced! Support for Adobe Photoshop plug-ins: PaintShop Pro X6 now supports many 64-bit Adobe Photoshop plug-ins in addition to Photoshop format (.psd) images and Photoshop format (.abr) brushes.
New Tools Improve on Workflow
New selection tools make traditionally tedious editing tasks a breeze allowing users to focus on the creative side of editing.
- New! Smart Selection Brush: This new brush enables the selection of objects based on a brushstroke. Users simply paint over an object to select it.
- New! Auto Selection tool: The new auto selection tool lets users enclose an image area in a bounding rectangle that automatically detects and snaps to the edge. It's quick and simple, accelerating common selection tasks.
Professional Level Plug-ins Add Additional Value to PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate
Corel's flagship photo editor, PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate also includes valuable photo editing extras worth over $200.
- Perfectly Clear: Available for the first time in PaintShop Pro Ultimate, the award-winning plug-in by Athentech Imaging, saves users time by delivering advanced, one-click image corrections based on 10 years of scientific research.
- FaceFilter3 Standard: A versatile photo retouching and beautifying toolkit by Reallusion, FaceFilter3 Standard helps users reveal the true beauty of their photos by providing scenario-based portrait editing and beautifying.
Also introducing Corel Photo Video Suite™ X6
Corel also today announced Corel Photo Video Suite X6, the comprehensive combination of PaintShop Pro X6 and VideoStudio® Pro X6, for photo and video editing in one complete package.
Pricing and Availability
PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate can be purchased immediately as an electronic download (ESD) from www.corel.com/paintshopproultimate or from Corel's global resellers. North American suggested retail pricing (SRP) is $99.99 (USD and CDN). Upgrade pricing, for users of versions X3 and higher, is $79.99.
PaintShop Pro X6 is available at an SRP of $79.99 and $59.99 for an upgrade. For more information please visit www.corel.com/paintshoppro
Photo Video Suite X6 is available for $129.99 or $99.99 for an upgrade. For more information please visit www.corel.com/photovideosuite
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I think I might give it a try. Even if there might be some snags as some have reported (I hope they are just in the vocal minority) I would rather take my chances with this software than give Adobe one thin dime of mine ever again.
With an open mind I thought I'd check this out.
I work in software support, have over 8 years of experience working with hundreds of labs across the country, and thousands of professional photographers. I downloaded the X6 trail today. I added a folder 30 rather small JPG's and the program crashed. It wouldn't even start up. I uninstalled it, cleared my Windows registry, and then only installed the 32bit version. That ran and then did the same thing. Nice!
I go through FAQ's, online documentation, and then try to contact technical support. That didn't work so I contacted sales. They tell me that I'm using an "ONYX PIN" and not a support PIN. Keep in mind that this PIN is listed within the support box of my online account on their website. Of course because it is a trial I don't have a support PIN. I ask for a temporary one, and I get an apology.
Based on this experience I'm not likely to even consider a Corel product ever again.
I wish I could use Paintshop X6, but unfortunately it does not support my plugins, i have Onone 7, Alienskin, Topaz, Nik. until then i guess I'm stuck with adobe.
I know it supports Topaz and Nik. TheX5 came with the Nik plugin and I have also tried the Topaz plugins in X5.I am trying out X6 and configured it to use my Nik plugin with no issues. Note that you must use the 32 bit X6 for the older 32 bit plugins and the 64 bit X6 for newer plugins.
I downloaded the trial version of PSP X6 yesterday and played with it for several hours.
It opened all my RAW files just fine (specifically ORF and DNG). I found most of the equivalent tools that I use in Photoshop (Unsharp, Curves, cloning, dodge/burn, adjustment layers, filters, etc.) with no problems. Masking tools seem OK, but I didn't delve into those too much. I managed to go through my normal post-processing workflow without wanting for much.
The overall responsiveness is not as good as Photoshop. I noticed a slight lag when applying things like dodge/burn, curves, etc. (I'm running the 64-bit version on a Windows 8 machine with 16 Gigs of RAM). Also, it did crash on me once. So it could use a bit of optimizing and patching.
Overall, I'd say it's about 80-90% as good as Photoshop in terms of post-processing and image tweaking. I'm not sure how it compares to Photoshop for more advanced artistic features like drawing, painting, restoration, etc.. I'll get to those later.
In fairness you are comparing a 50 dollar product to one that is forced subscription based and costs 800ish or whatever.
I got PSP5x because of its cost effectiveness and ability to do a lot of stuff, yet not be as high of learning curve as Photoshop.
I'm an PSP X4 owner. I'm trialling X6. I was disappointed to find some of it is still 8-bit. I run a SmartSharpen script. It uses Automatic Contrast Enhancement which, while it is not exposed now in the UI, still pops up when invoked from a script.
However, when working on a 16-bit TIFF, the ACE function in the script still has PSP X6 telling you to convert it to 8-bit to use this function.
# Auto Contrast Enhancement
App.Do( Environment, 'AutoContrastEnhancement', {
'Appearance': App.Constants.Appearance.Bold,
'Bias': App.Constants.ContrastBias.Neutral,
'Strength': App.Constants.ContrastStrength.Normal,
'GeneralSettings': {
'ExecutionMode': App.Constants.ExecutionMode.Interactive,
'AutoActionMode': App.Constants.AutoActionMode.Match,
'Version': ((14,0,0),1)
I haven't noticed any difference in speed compared to X5 for every tool I use. I would have preferred a spotting tool and improvements to existing tools.
Please be careful. It might be my set up but I don't thinks so. If you're using a completely sRGB workflow and are certain that none of your images have other embedded profiles such as aRGB or ProPhoto then you should be okay. Otherwise checkout my experience here.
This is a great alternative for PC users, and best of all, you don't have to rent it.
Yes, but do they offer a "Creative Cloud"? ;-)
I have been using their products since version 2 and they have all been great. Just purchased X6 and the 64bit version is a huge improvement. Photoshop users unhappy with the subscription model should give this product a try, I think they just might like it.....
I had 2 then 4 and now 5. I have been pleased with all too. I despise PS elements. I had versions 6 and was ok, 10 sucked so I bought PSP5 and have been very please. I will try 6 and get the upgrade is needed.
I had x3,x4,x5 and so far have had good results. I think their pricing doesn't give any incentive for X5 users to upgrade. Pity, if the pricing was better i would upgrade but X5 does the job so why spend the money for a few nice to haves. For a new user, definitely a good product though.
The previous version, PSP X5, is very stable - now - after service pack 3.PSP X6 seems to be having some teething problems if you follow the X6 thread here on DPReview.com: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52029041
I'll be sticking with X5 for now.
I've upgraded to X6 ultimate from X4. I've used it for about 2 weeks, and I can see a big improvement. Selection-tools are much easier to use, and you can work with 64 bit. I also use Nik Efex pro as a plug-in. I think you should look at X6, if you need a photo software that are cheep compared to PS, and can do almost the same.
One would think you guys would state up front that this is a PeeCee tool and not compatible with MAC.
I guess it should be assumed, since the PC dominates the market share.
"I guess it should be assumed, since the PC dominates the market share."
That would be an illogical and foolish assumption. Paint Shop Pro is actually one of the few exceptions of photo apps not available for the Mac, although it works great on a Mac through Parallels. I run it on my iMac and I haven't had a single issue. The main thing missing from Paint Shop Pro is a spotting/healing tool. It's mind boggling and disappointing that they haven't added such a necessary tool in all these years.
I've used previous versions for some time now. A good alternative to PS.
I would say it's the best compromise, not an "alternative."
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As if $13,950 wasn't enough to pay for a special edition lens, the Leica Store in San Francisco is offering a prototype of said lens for $24,995. Read more
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With a claimed 800 new custom parts, Microsoft's updated Surface Pro comes with the latest Kaby Lake processors, better battery life, a new hinge, plus the Surface Pen is updated as well. Read more
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The Kodak EKTRA, the company's 'camera first' smartphone, is now available to purchase in the United States. Read more
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David Gibson, one of Britain's best known street shooters, shares all.
Photographers from the SKYGLOW project travelled 150k miles and took 3 million photos in increasingly rare locations: those without light pollution.
The world's fastest 200mm was produced for 16 years. In that time, only 8000 were made.
Photokina, the biennial photo industry trade show in Cologne, Germany, has announced that it will become an annual event beginning in 2018, and expand its focus to additional areas of imaging technology. Read more
No mic socket? No problem. In this video, Daniel Peters at Photo Gear News shows you how to make a lapel microphone using just a smartphone and a pair of earbuds.
How does the iPhone 7 Plus stack up against the Arri Alexa cinema camera? Watch this short video to find out.
Canon Australia's video series "The Lab" is designed to make photographers experiment and think outside the box. In the latest video a group of photographers create images based on their sense of taste.


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Plan your visit
Coach parking
Pick-up and drop-off for coaches is at the Court House for pre-booked groups. There is no coach or car parking currently on site.
What's on for 2017
Faces of Hillsborough
An exhibition of photographic portraits of some of the great many people who have worked in, stayed at and visited Hillsborough Castle over the past 130 years. The exhibition will be in the Downshire Gallery, the last room of the visitor route.


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Louis Varricchio
Vermont's 'blood stones' born under heat, pressure
Previously: In 1991, the Vermont Legislature designated the garnet as the official state gemstone. The garnet was crowned king of Vermont's gems under House Bill No. 678 submitted by State Reps. Michael Obuchowski and Sean Campbell. more
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1. Why are you directing this to Bill Nye specifically? And why didn't you begin with "Do you believe you are"? I'm sure, whether or not Bill Nye is influencing children in a positive way (he is), he probably doesn't have the authority to say whether or not he is, only if he believes he is.
2. Why did you ask this question? Do you think the word "atheist" is synonymous with the phrase "five year old child who shuts his eyes to make himself believe the bogeyman isn't real"? When we say we don't believe in a God or Gods, it doesn't mean we're scared of one, it means we don't believe. However, because you asked if I am afraid of a, as in any, divine creator, my answer is "no, in the same way I would not fear Adolf Hitler or Pol Pot. I have my own feelings towards evil, and they do not include fear."
3. Kevin already explained a lot of this already, but let me summarize this in a way that people from buzzfeed can understand.
The Earth is created, then suddenly, poof. Adam says "I'm alive! And I'm in my late twenties early thirties and can make women appear out of my ribs!"
Does that sound logical to you?
4. "The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system never decreases, because isolated systems spontaneously evolve toward thermodynamic equilibrium—the state of maximum entropy"
That is literally the first sentence on the wikipedia page, and already it has answered your question. Key term: isolated system. The Earth is not an isolated system, it takes in energy from the sun.
Furthermore, just for fun, would anyone care to tell me any of the other laws of thermodynamics? All you ever talk about is the second.
5. Are you insinuating that in order for there to be a sunset, we need a God to move the sun into place behind the horizon? If so, what are you smoking, and can I have some?
6. I had to Google what this one actually said. "If the Big Bang theory is true and taught as science along with evolution, why do the laws of thermodynamics debunk said theories?"
Now that we've gotten that out of the way: http://biologos.org/questions/evolution-and-the-second-law
Please read that, you clearly do not understand thermodynamics.
7. Noetic Science is multidisciplinary field that brings objective scientific tools and techniques together with subjective inner knowing to study the full range of human experiences.
Even with that in mind, I highly doubt the studies of things such as consciousness and world view have anything to do with why I believe in evolution.
8. Procreation and biological processes and methods in order to further species development, survival and triumph.
My answer, however, is my own. I promise you there will be millions of answers like it across the internet.
9. I was about to answer the question "how did the universe begin?" before I re-read the question. I now have a much longer answer.
Chance certainly played a role in the creation of the first single celled organism, however, given that most, if not all, life on Earth is carbon based, it would be fair to make the assumption that carbon, along with its isotopes and several other substances, combined, thus forming the first unicellular organism. To understand how elements combine, or stick together, or merely react, consider taking a class in chemistry or bio-chemistry. Or googling experiments on youtube. Sure, I doubt there will be any involving the production of life, but once again, chance did play a role in its creation.
10. This wasn't meant to be a question, Kevin, but I'll respond anyway. If you're unwilling to accept the big bang theory and prefer believing that a God or Gods made it happen, that's fine, but I don't think you need to word it in such a way to show that you not only, in fact, ARE a Christian, but, get this, you also don't believe the big bang theory. How interesting and unique of you.
11. 1. The original message did in fact use the wrong form of "there". 2. Secularists/Evolutionists/Huminists/Non-God believing people actually don't believe in intelligent design. If they did, they would not be "Non-God believing people", they would be at least deists. As for them believing that this intelligent design was caused by aliens, that to me sounds like a religion. Also I don't think that's true for this reason: If the aliens created the universe, what created the aliens? If the aliens have always been there, who's to say the universe hasn't always been there? If the aliens created themselves, who's to say the universe didn't created itself?
Look familiar to anyone?
12. I had to Google Lucy as well. Lucy was in the genus of Australopithecus, which went extinct some two million years ago. There are actually a number of different specimens from this genus, including Karabo, a 4'2" skeleton encased in stone over millions of years. By the way, they weren't the missing link either. Further googling revealed a number of different species before them, including Orrorin, who lived 6 million years ago and looked EXACTLY like I would expect a monkey to. The more we look, the farther back we go, and the closer we get to labeling every every species of early human.
13. This question literally means "Do butterflies help support evolution?". Animals that go through metamorphosis do so as a stage of life, much like the jellyfish (I really want to make a story about jellyfish). It's evolution on the same scale that Pokemon is evolution. To further understand this, Grade twelve or entrance level university biology touches up on this quite well.
14. Creationism is not a theory. Theories are falsifiable. Creationism is not. Evolution is taught in schools because you can gain a better understanding of evolution by studying it, and further develop into it. You cannot do this with creationism. Evolution has actually been called both fact and theory, and a good explanation is offered by this person: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100113195603AAfmCP8
15. Definition of science: the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Again, there is no issue whatsoever with being a theory, but science as a whole is not a theory. Also, I feel like I'm answering the same questions, come on buzzfeed, get it together.
16. This is a really weird question for a creationist to ask someone who believes in evolution. Especially considering its answer doesn't need more than 2 words. "Natural selection". Now this person underlined the word increase, so I'll explain. The monkey with one eye is significantly advantaged over the monkey with no eyes, and therefore they will die off quicker to make way for their superiors.
Kevin offered some other good sources, I don't feel the need to repeat.
17. Kevin is a pessimist. Though I do agree with him on the fact that I wasn't put here for a specific purpose, I arrived here by way of reproduction. What purpose do I have now? To live, make my world as good as I can for myself and those around me, that sort of thing. I don't need the promise of a magical land in the sky to tell me to be a good person. And if you do, then whether it's real or not, if you're going there, I don't WANT to join you.
18. Does anyone actually know what Lucy was without saying "the missing link"? As soon as you find the answer, you'll also find that she isn't unique. This is also the second time I've seen something along these lines, these messages certainly range in creativity.
See 12.
19. Faith is the belief in something based on apprehension rather than proof. 1. The big bang is a THEORY. Theories come about through hypotheses, which come about through evidence, limited or not. Those who do believe it, know that there is some proof for it so far, and furthermore: 2. Many of us are AWARE that the big bang is not yet perfect to answer every question we have for the origin of the universe. That's why we continue to build upon it. This isn't a belief based on faith, I'd barely even call it a belief based on proof. It's not a belief, it is a constant search and struggle for answers about what started it all.
20. I love Earth, but you know what else I love? Not Earth. I adore outer space, and I adore everything about it. I still have drawing of myself as an astronaut from when I was five, but I'm getting on topic. Yes, Earth is awesome, but it's not THAT awesome. For example, why is it so difficult to grow oranges in Canada?
There's a planet out there that may be made out of diamond, and a nebula made out of alcohol. If someone did create the Earth, they did a horrible job of placing it, which brings me to the point that if someone can screw up the placement of the planet, they don't deserve their praise. I could mention the videos details Earth's creation by people like charlieissocoollike on Youtube, but you can find that yourself. The point is it's too imperfect for me to believe it was made perfectly.
21. It was not a star. Science does not know where the materials used came from, but that's why scientists are still figuring it out, to learn. Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang read it. You'll learn things.
I am aware that wikipedia is not a perfect reference for things such as this, but my point is that for the most part, most messages used in this display are able to be refuted simply by googling them and checking wikipedia. If you want to make a point, make it a solid point.
22. ... "If we came from Monkeys then why are there still monkeys?"
If America was colonized by the Spanish, then why is there still Spain?
This man has not heard the term "common ancestor" before, so I'll let him believe that we all evolved from monkeys, and I'll make sure he never learns what the word "biology" means, because whatever world he's living in inside his head, it must be nice there.
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If you're going to round, at least do it up, as the actual pace was slightly over 58 points .
Anyways, Hodgson considerably helped Vanek's numbers. It went both ways. And he was ahead of Pominville who was also on that line until he was traded. He wasn't dead weight (like Luke Adam the year before on that line).
I said he has the potential to put up 100 points now that his skating has improved. Not saying he will, but if he can put up almost 60 points in his 2nd season with his IQ and skillset I don't think it is out of the realm of possibilities.
Only Evgeni Malkin and Daniel Sedin have cracked 100 points the last two years. Possible? Sure, in the sense that all things are possible, given the right factors. Probable? Nope.
As to the "booing". I think everyone here has judged Hodgson's character along their own standards, and have their opinions. For me, there's enough outside evidence to deride Hodgy. Winters, Oake, Friedmann, Willis, Gallagher each have brought insight into the situation. There's enough there to form an opinion. Sure, I will boo him, but probably just as afterthought.
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As we head into what will be the first draft weekend for many leagues across the land I thought I would throw out a few observations, concentrating on internet leagues. I used to play in a local league long ago, until it just got too hard to hold it together. When the same 2-3 guys are winning championships every year, eventually the cattle become dis-interested and stray. And to be perfectly honest, I prefer to play against better competition anyway.
I do play in a couple of long established internet leagues with guys that have been together for years, but I also play in new public leagues every year as well. Where I don't know anybody, and they don't know me. The anonymous liason.
Sizing up your competition in such a league is not all that easy. Usually for the first 3-4 rounds the sharks and the chum are hard to differentiate. Lots of good players in the first 3 rounds. Everybody gets 3-4 of them. , but as the draft progresses past the 3rd round, and the choices get harder your serious competition will reveal themselves. Here are a few pointers.
- The first guy to draft a defense (usually in the 7th -8th round) is most likely chum. He is either convinced that he already has the best starters so far, and all he needs is the best defense to wrap this thing up, or he realizes that he is hopelessly behind and thinks his stud defense is a magic pill that will draw him even with the front-runners. In either case, he is usually wrong.
- The first guy to draft a 2nd quarterback is likely chum as well. I'm not talking about the guy that waits until the 9th or 10th round to pick his first quarterback. I'm talking about the guy that got Peyton Manning in the first round and feels the need to back him up with Derek Anderson in the 8th round. Before half the league even has one quarterback yet. This guy is either anal retentive and imagines Manning will suddenly start missing a bunch of games to injury, or he is under the impression that he will be able to trade one of his quarterbacks to cover up his other draft day screw-ups. Possible. But not a strategy I would hang my hat on.
- The guy that takes only players at the top of the ADP through the majority of the draft is probably chum. Look, ADP is nice. But it is only a tool. And those that follow it as their draft guide are tools as well. Don't overestimate the intelligence of the fantasy football community as a whole. Lots of sharp players. Lots of good players. But about half are - you guessed it - chum. And their opinions are included in the ADP as well.
- The guy in a PPR league that waits until the 5th round to get his first receiver is probably chum. Especially if the 3-4 running backs he loads up on to start the draft are not particularly of the "pass catching" variety. Either he doesn't understand the league rules, or he has the idea that he is some kind of WR savant - just waiting to surprise the hell out of everybody with Coles, Santana Moss, and Bobby Engram. He probably doesn't realize that Engram is out for the first 4 weeks, and thinks he just got over big-time on the "ADP list" guy drafting right after him.
The sharks in a draft reveal themselves slowly. They are matching you punch for punch all the way through the early rounds. You think you can shake them but they just keep bringing it. Starting runs. Snatching sleepers right out from under you at every turn. Gobbling up the value that falls to them at every opportunity. Building depth. Making your draft harder than you thought it might be. By the time you realize who the sharks are, it is too late to do much about it.
Sometimes, if the draft is not a fast mover I will assess the first few rounds and pick a couple of teams that look the best to me after say, the 4th round, and mark those on my draft tracker sheet. It's amazing how many times that those teams that were my early favorites don't look so great when the draft is finished.
It has been said before, but I will say it again. The draft REALLY starts in round 5. That is about the time the chum start losing interest, and the sharks begin their dirty work.
There is an old poker saying that with a bit of a tweak translates well to fantasy drafts. If you can't spot the sucker at the table in the first 10 rounds...well, you know the rest.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood's Oscar race heated up on Tuesday when a trio of movies drew honors from critics, including the surprise choice of animated "Wall-E" as the year's best film by a major group of reviewers.
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This Vegetarian Ramen recipe is going to rock your world! Learn the secret of creating a super rich & creamy broth without any meat bones.
Wait!!! Even if you're not vegetarian, please don't leave yet. My big ramen fan, Mr. JOC, didn't even realize this is vegetarian ramen when he tasted the soup! The ramen broth is so rich, creamy, and full of flavors it might trick people thinking it's Tonkotsu broth!
Now if you're vegetarian or vegan (minus the egg topping), you are in for a treat today!
Watch How To Make Vegetarian Ramen ベジタリアンラーメンの作り方
Spicy and rich vegetarian ramen recipe made with soy milk and vegetarian dashi. This ramen broth is super rich and milky, and it just might trick you thinking it's Tonkotsu broth!
Vegetarian Ramen with Soy Milk
Recently I was challenged to use a Silk's plant-based beverage to create delicious meat- and daily-free versions of my favorite fall recipes. I immediately knew that I wanted to try and use soy milk to make my all-time fall/winter favorite dish, ramen.
I'm not sure if you've are aware, but there is a ramen called Soy Milk Ramen (豆乳ラーメン) in Japan (check out Mamezen in Kyoto). It's the combination of soy milk and ramen. I know it sounds suspicious, isn't it?
Hopefully by the end of this post, I could convince ALL OF YOU, whether if you're vegetarian/vegan or not, to try this rich and creamy delicious Soy Milk Ramen. And the best part is it only takes less than 20 minutes!
Vegetarian Ramen Broth
The soy milk ramen in Japan is not necessarily vegetarian or vegan friendly. Just like regular Tonkotsu, Shoyu, or Miso ramen, the broth can be made with pork bone- (Tonkotsu 豚骨), or chicken carcass- (Torigara 鶏ガラ). To make the soup even more complex, most of the ramen soup usually contain seafood based stock using bonito flakes (Katsuobushi 鰹節) and kelp (kombu 昆布).
So how do we get rich and tasty vegetarian ramen broth without pork or chicken bone in it?
Dashi – Umami Packed Broth
To make this dish vegetarian and vegan-friendly, we'll be making dashi with dried shiitake mushroom and kombu. Both are packed with umami substance and they are inevitable in this recipe so please DO NOT SUBSTITUTE if you want to make a bowl of authentic ramen broth.
If you're not vegetarian/vegan, you can substitute Awase Dashi (regular dashi) instead of Kombu & Shiitake Dashi.
The 2 Key Ingredients for Flavorful Ramen Soup
Other key ingredients that we need in order to make this quick ramen soup are miso and fermented broad bean paste. These two condiments enhance the flavors of the soup and adds complexity. The combination of these ingredients bring out so much flavors and they're simply powerful. Again, NO SUBSTITUTE, please.
1. Miso
The big tub on the left is (my favorite brand of) miso (味噌), Japanese fermented soybean paste. There are different kinds of miso available, but if you are not sure which one to pick, get Awase miso (combination of red + white miso) or Koji miso. They work great for almost all recipes that call for miso. More about miso on this page.
2. Fermented Broad Bean Paste
The two jars on the right are fermented broad bean paste (豆瓣酱); spicy, Chili Bean Sauce/Paste (La Dobanjiang 辛豆瓣酱) on the left, and non-spicy, Fermented Broad Bean Paste (Dobanjiang, 豆瓣酱) on the right.
When you go to Asian grocery stores, it might be difficult to pick a jar out of the many kinds and brands of Chinese condiments. The Chinese names for this sauce is always the same, 豆瓣酱 for non-spicy, and 辣豆瓣酱 for spicy. However, English names might have "Sauce" on one jar and "Paste" on the other, or "Bean Paste" on one jar and "Broad Bean Paste" on the other.
When you get confused, check the ingredients on the label. The first two ingredients should be "fermented broad bean paste" and "soybean". If you want to make NON-SPICY ramen, make sure to pick the jar that doesn't contain chili (and usually you can tell from the color of the paste). And it is NOT Black Bean Sauce even though the names might seem similar.
Where To Find Ramen Noodles
In my local Japanese grocery stores, they sell packages of fresh ramen noodles (with soup packages included, but I don't use them). Sun Noodles make great noodles if you can find them locally.
If you don't have an access to fresh ramen noodles, you can purchase this dried "Chuka Men" (Chinese style noodles) by HIME at Japanese or Asian grocery stores (Amazon used to carry this item but not at this time).
For gluten-free noodles, click here.
Ramen Toppings
If you want to stick with the traditional ramen toppings, I recommend, scallions (green onions), corn, ramen egg (not for vegan), seaweed (nori), wood-ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts (I used my Spicy Bean Sprout Salad today).
However, enjoy your ramen with things you already have in the fridge or whatever your preferences are. Put homemade vegetarian kimchi, bok choy, spinach, deep fried tofu… Find the ingredients that compliment the ramen broth and ramen noodle texture.
If You're Not Vegetarian/Vegan
If you are not vegetarian/vegan, you can add 1/8 lb (57 g) minced pork per recipe (serves 1) between Step 6 and Step 7. You can also check out my Chashu recipe.
I hope you enjoy making Vegetarian Ramen! If you try it, don't forget to share your picture on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with #JustOneCookbook. Thank you so much for reading, and till next time!
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- 3/4 cup water
- 1 kombu (dried kelp) (one kombu 1" x 2" = 2.5 cm x 5 cm)
- 1 dried shiitake mushroom
- 1 Tbsp white and black sesame seeds (roasted/toasted)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ inch ginger
- green onion/scallion (white part)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp Chili Bean Sauce and/or Broad Bean Paste (La Doubanjiang)
- 2 tsp miso
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- ½ cup dashi
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- Dash white pepper
- 1 ramen noodles (See notes)
- ½ Ramen egg (Recipe) (omit for Vegan)
- Spicy Bean Sprout Salad (Recipe)
- Homemade vegetarian kimchi
- Corn
- green onion/scallion (green part)
Gather all the ingredients.
- For 2 servings, simply double the amount of ingredients.
- Soak the kombu and dried shiitake mushrooms in ¾ cup water for at least 30 minutes. Transfer the liquid into a small saucepan, including kombu and shiitake mushrooms. Slowly bring the liquid to boil over low heat. This will help enhance the dashi flavors.
- Right before the liquid turns into a full boil, remove the kombu and shiitake mushroom. If you don't remove the kombu from the liquid before full boil, the dashi will be become slimy.
- Grind sesame seeds until they are crushed (I use Japanese "suribachi").
- Press 2 cloves of garlic and mince ½ inch ginger.
- Separate green and white parts of scallion, and then cut into thin rounds.
- Add 2 tsp. sesame oil into the small saucepan. Add garlic, ginger, and white part of scallion and cook over medium low heat until fragrant.
- Add 2 tsp. Spicy Bean Paste and 2 tsp. miso in the saucepan. Stir constantly so that they don't burn.
- Add 1 Tbsp. sake. This will help you release the bits of the sauce attached to the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spatula.
- Add the sesame seeds and soy sauce.
- Slowly add 1 cup soymilk. Stir the soup the soup constantly and make sure to dissolve Spicy Bean Paste and miso before you finish adding the soymilk. Add ½ cup kombu & shiitake dashi next.
- Add dash of white peppers and salt to taste.
- Once the soup and all the toppings are prepared, cook the fresh or dried ramen noodles in boiling water. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Make sure to loosen the noodles before adding to the water. Stir the noodles so that they don't stick to each other.
- Once the noodles are done cooking, drain the noodles very well and transfer to a ramen bowl. Pour the hot ramen soup into the bowl.
- Place the toppings of your choice on ramen and enjoy!
Ramen noodles: For GF ramen noodles, click here.
If you want to make more than one serving, simply multiply the quantities of ingredients by the number of servings you wish to make.
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22/05/2017University of Manchester researchers together with their UK and overseas collaborators have found out that more than one third of 1,400 people with high blood pressure have not been taking their blood pressure medication.
01/12/2016Common salt – or sodium chloride – is essential as a stimulant for nerve conduction. What is more, sodium ions also regulate the water balance in the body. Yet when it came to salt consumption, for the longest time the rule was "less is more". However, a recent study publication calls this belief into question.
01/07/2016Children instinctively know this – exercising is fun, makes you happy and keeps you fit. This begs the question of when and why this innate love for movement dwindles in many of us as we get older. After all, diseases like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure can be considerably controlled with sufficient exercise.
22/06/2016Exercise makes you healthy – oftentimes even when you are sick. That's why doctors hardly ever recommend taking a break from it. Even patients who are about to receive a heart transplant can benefit from sports. As is so often the case, the dose makes the poison. We asked sports medicine physician Prof. Martin Halle, what people need to consider.
01/09/2015They can be seen everywhere: at the wrists, in the ear, clipped to the belt. Wearables are small technical assistants who are built to collect and partially also to analyze data. Some of them collect measurable health data, others "only" count their user's steps or measure the surrounding UV radiation. The fact is, however, that wearables are en vogue and are used for many different cases.
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Corby: Leaving
Ugh, this stuff is too heavy for me. Back when I first came to the Kingdom all the fighting was put at a minimum, now it's like... mandatory. Some days I wish I could just go back to Earth, where it was normal.
I sat down in my headquarters. I don't train everyone, just those who just arrive and haven't decided a side yet. Yes, the headquarters are on the Kingdom side, but it's underground and unless I bring you there it's very hard to find. Then after they're finished with training I ask them what side they want, then send them in that direction. I don't get paid for that specifically, but some of my students give me money later on, that's how I live.
I put on my battle gloves and boots, then I decided to go back to the entrance again. I was never sure if the side I picked was the right one, I mean the other side is called Freedom, it can't be that bad. I got back to the lobby. No one was there, but I did see two forms. One with people of the Kingdom, the other with people from Freedom.
I stared at them both for like ever. I knew exactly what I was going to do, I just needed to collect myself first. I took a deep breath, grabbed the pen, and scribbled my name off of the Kingdom list. Now most people would write their name in Freedom now, but that's just the thing, I didn't want to be a part in the war. Not at all. So I got out my chisel and marked the wall.
Corby Torson: It's not a Kingdom with two rulers, and not Freedom with a war. I wasn't meant for this place, and I will spend the rest of forever trying to leave.
"Someday someone will see this, and maybe I won't have to be alone for the whole time." I said to myself, knowing no one could hear me. And then I set off down the middle of the sides, to see what's at the other end of this world.


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"They can really pitch, give them credit," Cohen said.
Ranaudo (7-3) certainly did, putting in an out over seven innings with six hits and six strikeouts to his credit. The only blots came on uncharacteristic loss of some control in the second and third inning when State collected all their scores on five hits and three walks. It didn't seem to bother the tall righty too much. "We did as good a job against him as he could, but he figured it out," Cohen said. "That's what good ones do." Ott was pretty good too, picking up his 12th save of the season by getting the last five Bulldog outs with three hits and three fannings.
At the same time State starting pitching merited some credit as well, with lefthander Tyler Whitney giving a fine performance. After allowing a solo homer in the first inning the junior kept his side ahead into the decisive seventh.
"It seems all year I've been a slow starter, if I get past the first couple of innings without too much damage I'm OK," Whitney said. "And I was able to settle down and just pitch at a good level down in the zone and get ahead with the slider." Whitney's line showed three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and four walks. Good enough to win, even, had the Bulldog bullpen been able to support their starter just a bit better. Instead relievers Lee Swindle and Chad Crosswhite combined to allow the catch-up and go-ahead run, with the winning score ironically coming on a wild pitch in the LSU eighth.
"You've got to be able to step up there late in a game and just shut down a big inning," Cohen said. "And we kind of allowed it to happen, instead of them hitting their way into the big inning they walked their way into the big innings."
Whitney wasn't giving up any early big innings. After centerfielder Mikie Mahtook, the second Tiger to swing, cleared left-centerfield with his sixth homer of the season the Bulldog hurler was able to hold them there. He even picked off second baseman D.J. LaMahieu to end the inning. The next time the LSU cleanup hitter stepped in it was with bases loaded in the top of the third on a hit and two walks. LaMahieu struck it sharply and 1B Connor Powers had to time his all-out jump just right to snare it and prevent at least a pair from scoring.
That sparkling play began a strong stretch for Whitney as he retired nine of the next eleven, aided most often by SS Frank Radow with one outstanding dive-and-throw and a couple of direct line-outs. "I had a good fastball most of the night, I was able to locate it pretty well. A couple of times they got me in the stretch and I was a little bit erratic but I was able to get out of those jams."
By then State had done some damage. Ranaudo also escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first turn as LF Luke Adkins fouled off two ball-fours and flew out on a third chance. It was another matter in the second as a two-out walk and clean single by CF Grant Hogue had Dogs on opposite corners. RF Ryan Collins' grounder was slow and some steps to the off-hand of Tiger first baseman Sean Ochinko, who did very well making the diving stop but tried to get back up, turn, and dive for the bag. Collins got there first making it count as lead runner Radow crossed the plate for a tied score.
A leadoff double by DH Ryan Duffy in the third set State up to take a lead, with C.Powers joining him on the paths via walking. Adkins did his job nicely with a bunt to advance each into scoring position, and 3B Russ Sneed lined his first pitch just past his counterpart's glove for one RBI, as it was covered too quickly to risk bringing C.Powers further than third. It didn't matter because 2B Jet Butler's hot grounder somehow hopped over Ranaudo's glove and through the box. Sneed was able to make third and score on Radow's fly ball to rightfield for a 4-1 Bulldog advantage, though Butler took a chance on the throw-in and was tagged out at second.
From there, though, Ranaudo reverted to all-conference form. "He got back in a rhythm because he's got a lot of skill. He's got a great arm, a good breaking ball. And guys that have skill can jump back in there," Cohen said.
The lead still lasted into the seventh, when Whitney ran out of gas against the bottom-third of LSU's order. "I thought that was the right time, I was starting to wear down a little bit and was over the 100-pitch point," he said. A walk of rightfielder Jared Mitchell and single from catcher Micah Gibbs had Tigers on third and first for Swindle…who saw them both come on home as his first pitch was lined into the right-centerfield gap by shortstop Austin Nola. Cohen said that the pitcher missed a couple of signs from the dugout what to come with in the situation. "We're absolutely throwing a breaking ball there, in fact (C Scott) DeLoach goes to block it. And it's a fastball down the middle."
Worse, now the tying runner was on second and top of the order coming up. It fell to Mahtook to tie things back up with his one-out single through shortstop, and force another pitching change. Crosswhite had to leave the go-ahead runner on third base with a pop-out.
He wasn't so lucky the next inning as with one out Mitchell went just about all the other way, his shot lined off the leftfield padding for a standup double. He was standing on third with two outs and a 0-2 count, when Crosswhite wasted the slider much too low-and-away. "Just a huge miss," Cohen said. "And nobody wants it more than Chad does. He threw a lot of good pitches, that was the one bad pitch he threw." By the time DeLoach could retrieve the ball Mitchell had given LSU a 5-4 lead.
LSU let Ranaudo return for the first out of MSU's eighth before giving Ott the save opportunity. An out later he had Dogs on corners via an infield single from Sneed (Nick Hardy came in to run) and blooper off Butler's bat. Cody Freeman got the pinch-hit call and after getting ahead 3-1 missed twice on fastballs to strike out. A two-out single by DeLoach was all State could muster in the last chance.
"You have to be win a low scoring game and we just weren't capable of doing that," Cohen said, adding "Haven't been capable of doing that much this year. The kids are trying hard." In fact this was State's tenth loss in 13 one-run games. Four Tigers had two base hits each with Mahtook and Nola both driving in a pair of runs. Duffy, Sneed, and Butler also had a pair of hits for State.
LSU improved to 40-14, 19-9 SEC and has a one-game lead on both Florida and Ole Miss in the championship race with two games left. The Bulldogs are 24-28, 8-19 SEC. Friday's game-two is at 6:30, though the forecast is iffy. Weather permitting, State will put freshman lefty Nick Routt (4-3, 3.89era) on the hill while the Tigers will come with their league-leading righthander Louis Coleman (10-2, 2.45).