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ARM Reveals Cortex A12 With Malli T600 GPU, OpenGL ES 3.0 for Mid-Range Mobile
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ARM has announced the Cortex-A12, a mid-range target solution, with support for OpenGL ES 3.0. The new CPU core design is meant to deliver a 40 percent performance bump over Cortex-A9 designs. As well, the Cortex-A12 includes an improved GPU, the Mali-T622, which packs support for the Mali-V500 video engine and OpenGL ES 3.0 standard. Read More

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Deputy Art Director Michael Goesele of Washingtonian Magazine Selects Sean McCormick
April 8, 2011
At a city magazine, one of our constant challenges is to introduce readers to new and unexpected stories within their immediate surroundings. Photography plays a pivotal roll in telling such stories. For our April issue, assistant editor Michael Gaynor suggested that we do a piece on the Library of Congress's Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation. The unassuming office building in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains 70 miles southwest of D.C. wasn't the main star, rather it was what was beneath it: an underground Cold War bunker where archivists are gathering every movie, TV program, and album they can get their hands on. Millions of films, shows, and recordings—good, bad, and awful.
We needed a photographer who could cover all the bases, from the overall facility to its various details. A space that includes 90 miles of shelves, 35 climate-controlled storage units, and 124 nitrate vaults was definitely a challenge. Sean McCormick was the perfect choice. Sean has the ability to capture the essence of a subject while using minimally invasive lighting techniques, which was especially important for this story because of the nature of the archival material.
Before sending Sean out we discussed the visual direction for the piece. Keeping the compositions very linear and graphic would help emphasize the vastness of the space and its repetitious qualities. He returned with exactly what we asked for. From the cement tunnels as long as football fields and archivists restoring film to the details of old projectors and audio equipment, the photography gave our readers a beautiful insight into the facility.
Best of all, Sean's a great guy. He's easy to work with and brings incredible energy to his projects. In his desire to explore and see more, he leaves no stone unturned. This passion coupled with a great sense of composition leads to compelling visual storytelling time and again.
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Opportunities for Student Involvement
As a culture of community service is strongly promoted at NEC, students are encouraged by faculty and administrators to participate in the Community Performances and Partnerships Program. Any student who is interested may sign up to be involved on a volunteer basis as much or little as their schedule allows. Additionally, some students have class, program, or studio requirements that include participation in these programs.
Students who are interested in a more extensive outreach experience may apply to participate in one of NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships Fellowships. Students who are accepted into these programs receive an honorarium for their participation. All students who perform/work in community settings receive training through workshops, one-on-one mentoring, classes, seminars, and peer feedback sessions. Below are the five fellowship program opportunities currently offered through the CPP Program:
- Individual Fellowship Program
- Musical Storytelling Fellowship Program
- Teaching Fellowship Program
- Ensemble Fellowship Program
- Holiday Ensemble Fellowship Program
View a complete description of each of the CPP Fellowship Programs.
If you are a current NEC student and would like to more information on ways that you can be involved in the program, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact:
Tanya Maggi, Director of Community Performances and Partnerships
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 585-1243
2015-2016 CPP Fellows
These students were chosen through a competitive application process, and will collectively perform, teach, coach, and collaborate with partners at over 300 events in the Boston community this academic year. We had an unprecedented level of interest in this program from students this year, and we are so incredibly proud of the passion and dedication these fellows have shown as they both share their artistry and forge meaningful relationships with people from all corners of our community.
Individual Fellows - Residency/Special Projects
Caio Afiune, guitar
Chloe Brisson, jazz voice
Margaret Bridge, soprano
Jenny Herzog, Contemporary Improvisation voice, tap dance
Bryce Leafman, percussion
Deepti Navaratna, Contemporary Improvisation voice
Lauren Parks, composition
Individual Fellows - Solo
Kenan Adnawi, oud
Sarah Atwood, violin
Jonathan Kim, guitar
Alix Raspé, harp
Chris Schoelen, guitar
Carl Straussner, guitar
Robby Brown, guitar
Michelle Sung, flute
Individual Fellows - Duos
Noémie Raymond-Friset, cello
Hongge Du, piano
Kiyoshi Hayashi, violin
Tingting Wu, piano
DoYeon Kim, gayageum
Jonas Kublickas, guitar
Alec Harper, tenor saxophone
Simon Willson, bass
Julia Cohen, voice
Tong Wang, piano
Chava Appiah, cello
Sarah Gao, piano
Luis Diaz, flute
Hanzheng Li, piano
Andrew Heath, trumpet
Yishai Rubin, piano
Alex Stening, horn
Moriah Trenk, piano
Caitlin Nuckolls, voice
Ming-Hang Zhang, piano
Musical Storytelling Fellows
Taylor Blanton, trombone
Micah Gharavi, bassoon
Anneke Harger, voice
Jonas Kublicks, guitar
Megan Shusta, horn
Fanya Wyrick-Flax, flute
Shishi Zhou, violin
Teaching Fellows
Eli Cohen, percussion
Julia Connor, violin
Carrie Furniss, voice
Samuel Gabay, saxophone
Collin Griebling, trombone
Jinhee Jung, flute
Ethan Lobenstine, voice
Kevin Metzger, guitar
Julian Pozniak, voice
Sophie Scolnik-Brower, piano
Marza Wilks, cello
Ensemble Fellows
String Quartet
Julia Connor, violin
Sarah Hadley Yakir, violin
Jessiva Pickersgill, viola
Noémie Raymond-Friset, cello
American Songbook TrioJenny Herzog, Contemporary Improvisation voice, tap dance
Jacob Hiser, piano
Umar Zakaria, bass
Jazz QuartetTravis Bliss, saxophone
Shane Simpson, piano
Simon Willson, bass
Jon Starks, drums
Wind Quintet
Mona Sangesland, flute
Sam Waring, oboe
Brittnee Pool, clarinet
Christian Guitierrez, horn
Micah Gharavi, bassoon
Flute/Harp Duo
Fanya Wyrick-Flax, flute
Alix Raspé, harp
Contemporary Improvisation Duo
Jinhee Jung, flute
Eunjin Ahn, voice/horn
Brass Quintet
Maria Currie, trumpet
Eric Rizzo, trumpet
Alex Austin, horn
Alfred Brewer, trombone
Chris Bassett, bass trombone
Holiday Ensemble Fellows
String Duo
Kiyoshi Hayashi, violin
Clare Bradford, cello
Jazz QuartetAaron Blumenthal, saxophone
Chris McCarthy, piano
Umar Zakaria, bass
Jacob Richards, drums
Jazz QuartetDavid Adewumi, trumpet
Andres Abenante, guitar
Isaac Levien, bass
Ryan Sands, drums
Vocal Trio
Pepita Salim, voice
Chelsea Fingal, voice
Gina Ruzhansky, voice
Brass Quintet
Maria Currie, trumpet
Eric Rizzo, trumpet
Alex Austin, horn
Alfred Brewer, trombone
Chris Bassett, bass trombone/Frank John, tuba
Brass Quartet
Matt Gaunitz, trumpet
Sam Thurston, trumpet
Julia Dombeck, horn
Collin Griebling, trombone
Horn Quartet
Megan Shusta, horn
Seann Trull, horn
Reese Williams, horn
Christian Gutierrez, horn
Jazz Quartet
Travis Bliss, saxophone
Shane Simpson, piano
Simon Willson, bass
Jon Starks, drums
What Students Are Saying
"Participation in CPP has been a critical aspect of my development this year. I am more comfortable playing in different settings throughout the community. All the skills I learned I need as a musician, and I will use them for life!" - Hannah Nicholas '14 M.M., Viola Performance
"The CPP Program reaffirms that what I am doing really does make a difference, and that I am practicing for more than just self gain." - Mary Lynch '10 B.M., Oboe Performance
"The past two years, as a member of the Euroca Quartet (an NEC Honors Ensemble), and with a solo piano Fellowship, I have been very fortunate to be able to perform all over Boston. I feel that because of the outreach program, I am much more confident, and much more coherent. NEC students are so lucky to have the CPP Program. Everyone should take full advantage of this incredible opportunity which is so easily accessible." - Andrei Baumann '09 M.M., Piano Performance
"Participating in CPP has given me an incredible opportunity to share music with those who appreciate it but cannot easily attend concerts. It's made me remember the power of music. I loved hearing the gracious feedback from listeners after our concerts, and collaborating with my good friend. Thank you, CPP, for making this year memorable!" - Angela Theis '10 M.M., Vocal Performance
"In my opinion, it is one of the best things that NEC has to offer. It has been really beneficial to learn how to prepare a program for different audiences." - Megan Shusta '17 B.M., Horn Performance
Student Spotlight
Every year, students in New England Conservatory's Community Performances and Partnerships Musical Storytelling Fellowship travel to many different schools, telling stories through music to many classes of youngsters in the Boston area. We interviewed someo of our Musical Storytelling Fellows to find out more about their experience in this fellowship program.
Interview with the Musical Storytelling Fellows
How did you find out about the CPP Program?
"Some friends involved with CPP highly recommended it and when I attended an info session about CPP I was impressed by how many locations they partner with around the city, the different kinds of programming, and the staff's genuine excitement and care for facilitating musical outreach within the Boston community." ~Kirsten Lamb
"I was instantly drawn to the Musical Story-Telling Fellowship because of its creative, powerful and inventive mission that allowed me to tap into my love of music, theatre, and education." ~Lukas Papenfusscline
How are you involved in CPP?
"As a Musical Storytelling Fellow, I've visited many elementary schools around the city to perform a story that I tell while accompanying myself on upright bass. My presentation also introduces the students to the banjo and ukulele, as well as a handful of basic musical concepts. In addition to Musical Storytelling, through CPP I co-taught four songwriting workshops for teenagers at the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Brighton." ~Kirsten Lamb
"This is my third year as a Musical Storytelling Fellow, and each year is an adventure! My first two years I visited various schools and libraries to share music with young kids and I couldn't wait to do it again this year. But I decided to switch it up a bit, and instead of changing locations, I connected with the students at Bridge Boston and did multiple programs there, which was a whole new experience! I was able to adapt to their environment, build relationships with the students and become a part of their community!" ~Lisa Fujita
What do you like about the Musical Storytelling Fellowship?
"The actual telling of the story is my favorite part of the program because the kids get so focused on it. They're really engaged with listening and participating by singing along and answering questions." ~Kirsten Lamb
"It has really allowed me to enjoy performing again. I had such a fun time playing for the kids, showing them the instrument and showing them the possibilities of music." ~Eric Maul
"We've been given this immense power and responsibility to translate a love of music and genuine interest in the arts. As arts funding dries up in schools, programs like this help fuel interest and provide an artistic outlet for the children." ~Lukas Papenfusscline
"I love seeing how kids react to the same story and the same games in different contexts, and at different stages in their development." ~Natalie Alper-Leroux
Are you learning any skills as a musical-story teller that you will take with you in the future?
"I have worked a lot with elementary-school-aged children and am also an experienced performer, but I was excited to develop an educational program I could continue to use outside of CPP. Tanya was very helpful with working on the timing and the flow of the story (as well as the whole program), and each time I present the program I become more comfortable with it." ~Kirsten Lamb
"Although I always go into a program feeling prepared, you never know what is going to happen, so I have learned to be flexible and adjust to different situations." ~Eric Maul
"I gained insight into being a teaching artist, crafting creative lesson plans, approaching schools and seeing education as a part of my future." ~ Lukas Papenfusscline
What do you like about the CPP Program?
"So many things! I think the CPP Program is an amazing and important resource for connecting NEC with the greater Boston community. The staff is so friendly and invested in matching students' interests and areas of expertise with outreach programs and opportunities. The CPP Program also has such strong relationships with an impressive number of schools, hospitals, and assisted living communities throughout the city and carefully matches student programs with specific locations. It's been really refreshing and rewarding to be part of this program this year at NEC, and to be able to connect with such diverse audiences." ~Kirsten Lamb
"We are a , I've learneda lot from other story tellers realizing it. Each time I interact with everyone I walk away armed with somethinnew for my own story telling." ~Eric Maul
"I love how supportive Tanya and the rest of the team is of the Fellows. Also, the snacks at group events are the best. :)" ~Natalie Alper-Leroux
What would you tell other students who are interested in being a CPP Fellow?
"Yes, absolutely. Even if a Fellowship seems like too big of a commitment, it's also possible to do one-time performances by just getting in touch with the CPP staff. The opportunities are really open-ended and the staff is so supportive, accessible, and genuinely excited to hear your program ideas and to match you with appropriate venues, it makes it really easy to get involved." ~Kirsten Lamb
"GO for it! Right now! The CPP department is filled with awesome, engaging and smart people who share the goal of community outreach and education!" ~Lukas Papenfusscline
"DO IT. Take the leap into interacting with your audiences, because it is by interacting with our listeners that we remember why we began playing music in the first place." ~Natalie Alper-Leroux
Do you have a favorite story about a CPP experience?
"One week at the songwriting workshop we wrote a song together as a big group, which I thought was really successful. Everyone participated by offering suggestions for lyrics and melodies, and by the end of the workshop they had written a really catchy and introspective song about winter turning into spring. We sang it together 3 times!" ~Kirsten Lamb
"Every time I visit Bridge Boston the students have something they want to show me: a piece they are working on or a song/dance they just learned. On multiple occassions, when the whole class sings together I join by improvising on top of them with my violin, and some of the students would even stop singing and just stare at me with their mouths wide open. But my favorite part is when they ask me 'how did you do that!?' 'will I be able to do that too!?' It makes me happy to see that they want to learn how to play the violin, I love showing them how much fun it can be!"~Lisa Fujita
Do you have any other thoughts or reflections you would like to share?
"I realized this is something I'll probably continue to do as a professional who runs his own chamber group. This experience has given me much more confidence in performing, which I wasn't expecting at all. The planning required for the story-telling has leaked into my daily practice and it's really changed my music making." ~Eric Maul
"It has been a blessing to use my CPP program as an outlet for blending together different styles and families of music; noodling around with little snippets of Irish fiddle tunes on days when I'd done nothing but play late Romantic orchestral works was a mental break of the best kind." ~Natalie Alper-Leroux


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Vázquez-Sonsona on weight
Puerto Rico's Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. (17-0-1, 14 KOs) and former WBO super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona of the Philippines (14-0-1, 12 KOs) both comfortably made their 7 day pre-fight weigh-in with maximum limits allowed today. Vázquez Jr. weighed in at 127.25 in Miami. Sonsona weighed in at 126 pounds from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The maximum weight allowed for the 7 day pre-fight weigh-in was 128.1 pounds. 122 pounds will be the max limit for their WBO junior featherweight world title fight February 27th. The bout will take place at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The event titled 'Making History' is being presented by PR Best Boxing in association with All Star Boxing, Sampson Boxing LLC, and SGG Promotions.
Also featured on the televised card will be unbeaten 6'6″ cruiserweight giant Carlos Negron of Puerto Rico (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Roy Ashworth, Jonathan Oquendo (17-2, 11 KOs) of Puerto Rico vs. Mexican Álex Becerra for the WBO Latino junior featherweight title.
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kud13 says:
09/22/2011 at 15:32
i've been an ardent Blizzard fan ever since I was first introduced to Warcraft II, back in '98.
I've also been a single-player gamer all my life.
Once i've moved to Canada, and was introduced to the Internet, I became a rabid pirate throughout my teenage years.
Of the many games I played back then, there was only one game I legitimately owned–it was the Star Craft Battle Chest. I never played a single MP game.
I've purchased Wings of Liberty on Day 1. I played through the single player.
Then I went to law school, and I've had no time for the game for over 3 months.
When I wanted to pick it up again in November later that year, I was told that I can longer play offline.
I was eagerly awaiting Diablo III. I was genuinely excited about the game, ever since i've heard that they had one of the guys from Troika (Leonid Boyarsky) working on the story–teh same guy who worked on the story for Vampire: the Masquerade: Bloodlines, which is one of my all-time favourite games.
All this time, i've never envisioned myself playing Diablo any other way than single-player.
Now, blizzard makes that impossible.
So long, Blizz, it's been fun while it lasted.
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Alphabet says:
09/22/2011 at 18:26
I presume you stopped pirating once you decided to pursue the law as a vocation?
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09/22/2011 at 15:08
Let's all play Nox instead.
Khemm says:
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Diablo 1 FTW.
But I've never played Nox, so I'm biased or uninformed. Is it that good?
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09/22/2011 at 15:24
I've never played any Diablo games, but word on the street is it's like Diablo II. But either way, yes, it is excellent.
Khemm says:
09/22/2011 at 16:03
Really? Huh. Will definitely have to get it, then. It's on gog.com and pretty cheap, so why not?


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Need help: cleaning bird poop on Llumar clear film
We had Llumar full hood, fenders, and bumper installed on my wife's M Coupe about 30 days ago. She does not drive the car in the rain.
Yesterday, sometime between 9 am and 2 pm, bird got to the hood. Outside temp was about 70 deg F but it was sunny. She removed the poop as soon as she saw it with microfiber and quick detailer, but it left orange stains. I washed the car at home last night, tried a few things, but I can't remove the stains.
Any advice? Is this typical for Llumar clear film?
My M coupe has Xpel on it... about 10 years of service, and I have never had a staining issue.
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Line-breeding for the progency of (CAN) SEL CH (AM) CH Mar Haven's Solitaire N' Blackjack and CH Monarch Kaleef's Rubis Lexicon
Mar haven's Solitaire N'Blackjack x Monarch Kaleef's Rubis Lexicon
The dam seems heavily linebred on a popular stud dog. And I am familiar with quite a few of the dogs in her pedigree. The sire is from the west coast, but I still know some of his background.
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Daphne knows WAY WAY more than I do about pedigrees. WAY more.
At a quick glance I see a lot of Dallas on the dam's side. I recognize several dogs on the dam's side (Aregon, Stealing The Show, Bailey, Calvin, Danny Boy) and Karizma on the sire's side. I have a bitch who is a Bailey (CH. Kenlyn's Aries V Hicliff) granddaughter.
That's all I've got.
Yes, very 'popular line' bred dam. Is this a good breeding or too heavily linebred? Any input on the sire?
Thanks for the input so far!
Hi Marbury
Jack (the male) is from mar haven in California but resides here in Ontario Canada at lorretto kennels. If you can get a copy of the 2013 Canadian nationals jack and a few of his kids were shown. Jack is a beautiful black gsd with an excellent temperament and big movement
I second getting ahold of the 2013 gsdcc nationals. There were quite a few of his pups and grandpups shown. Jack has been bred a lot so you should be able to find plenty of info on what he produces. The pedigree database has a few dogs under his progeny.
He's a big boy and people that know him adore him. We have a Jack pup that comes into the store I work at and he is a very laid back, happy go lucky kind of dude. Very specialty style and will do well in the ring when he grows up.
Thank you! I'm definitely interested in him. Bubba, who do I contact to learn more?
To clarify, I own the bitch. I'm seeking an appropriate stud for the next few years after we get AKC titles on her.
Hi Marbury
This is the link to loretto kennels Loretto Kennels - Home
morris bartucci owns jack and loretto kennels
I would definately look for a stud that is not bred on the same lines as your bitch. The one you have chosen is probably a good choice. I love his sire - great producer of movement and temoerament.
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Corporate Giving in Australia: An Analysis of Motives and Barriers
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Odisha miners want early nod after Sail, Tata Steel get leases
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The federation of mining associations of India (Fimi) approached the Supreme Court once again on Wednesday on the delay in approvals. The next hearing on the mining leases is expected on August 19, R K Sharma, president of Fimi told Financial Chronicle.
"Hopefully, the procedure will speed up before the next hearing date on the mining issue. The delay is because Supreme Court had earlier given six months time and the state government may act only when the final date approaches," Sharma added.
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Started my first tank - Fluval edge, need some help
I'm 3 days into my first fish tank. It's a fluval edge (with stock LED) and I put in some driftwood, rocks and 5 plants (annubias and java ferns).
The substrate is some gravel from Petco. I've read a ton about these but I'm a bit lost on the cycling. Since I got plants and wood from a live tank I'm hoping the cycling is starting - plus I'm using the nutrafin cycle as directed. Should I now be changing the water regularly? My testing kit is on the way.
I also have some stocking suggestions. How would 5 Endlers Livebearers, 1 Dwarf Gourami, 2 small shrimp and 1 snail work out? I gather the only real question is the Dwarf Gourami and I've read mixed opinions on them in a tank like this.
Also, what kind of snail would I look for?
Lastly, when I start putting in fish what order do I add them? I know the shrimp/snail would probably be a month+ from now but would adding 5 Endlers at once be a problem?
One more thing! The plants are barely attached and I'm wondering how long it would take for them to root in the gravel, rock and wood I attached them to. They aren't actually attached, more like slightly burried.
if you have buried the roots of the plant then fine..but if you have buried the rhizomes as well..they will die in no time..so attach them to your wood/rock for getting them rooted up with a thread. Ideally there is always an ammonia spike for the first couple of weeks. My advice change water on alternate days for next 2 weeks since this is a low-tech tank(assuming) so it should be fine.
Welcome aboard! You can check out my tank for some ideas I have almost the same setup.
I would advise against the gourami just because I had one as well and he would constantly take the plants out and rearrange things into his bubble nest. Very annoying
Thanks for the advice
zico, the roots are partially burried but not the rhizome. They are basically trapped between some rocks and I was hoping it would attach to them or the gravel below. I think I'm just going to get some string and tie them up though because one in now floating
akpoly - any other suggestions on a 2nd kind of fish to put in? I wanted something that would fit so I thought Gouramis because they're pretty and don't need to be in a school.
I just got back from my LFS - I was hoping they had some gravel or media they could give me to jump start the cycling. Instead, he told me to get one fish, like a red borras, and keep it for a month. He told me that I should not cycle by adding ammonia.
I'm a bit confused at this point. Any advice?
Also, I'm still wondering about my final fish stocking. I like 5 Endler Livebearers, 3-4 shrimp and maybe 1 other fish but I'm not sure what that other one should be. Would one red borras be ok? He seemed to think so but I know you can get bad advice anywhere and I'm honestly a bit suspicious.
Another idea is 2 Sparkling Gouarmi, 5 Galaxy Rasbora or 5 Borraras Brigattae and 3-4 shrimp. And could I start with 1 Gourami?
Gouramis are terrible community fish. Some people report keeping them in communities without issue, and still recommend them, but I think they are merely lucky with the individual fish they got.
Gouramis have the tendancy to be very aggressive. Do not keep more than 1 male--you will end up with only 1 remaining. I have had them be aggressive with community mates (rasobars) as well, even when showing no interest in building bubble nests. Gouramis can also be very destructive to plants. I had one that ate all stem plants in my tank, even when I kept him fed with fresh veggies. I moved my last gourami to a solo tank.
I personally think it is irresponsible for people to recommend gouramis for community settings, especially to a beginning fish keeper. Unless you are prepared to return or quarantine an aggressive individual, just say no to gouramis in a community setting.
It's perfectly fine to cycle a tank with ammonia following instructions. People have explained this process on the forum. Yes, adding plants and other material is going to give you a start on the process. Remember, cycling is just giving time for nitrifying bacteria to colonize. They turn ammonia and nitrite into nitrate. It's really a very simple process. Don't overthink it.
What would be an alternate suggestion to Gouramis? I would really like to have two kinds of fish, plus some shrimp and a snail.
Which size Fluval Edge is this? If it's the 6 gallon, you don't have room for too much variety. Since endlers seem to be your first preference, what about adding about 6 corydora pygmaeus or one of the other dwarf cories like corydora hasbrosus.
Whoops, 6 gallon. So you think I could put 6 Endlers and 6 Corydora Pygmaeus? I was picturing a small shoal and a fish that does well in 1's or 2's, plus shrimp.
in your same tank, i have an oto, 4 fire red cherries, and i'm thinking about maybe a handful of rasboras....not sure if that helps, but from what i've read it seems to be a good combo
Personally, I would start with a single-species and some shrimp for a 6 gallon edge. If you feel it can handle more (bio-load) and aesthetically needs something else down the road, you could then add a second shoaling species.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Original manuscripts and autographed drawings for two acclaimed books produced by former Beatle John Lennon in the mid-1960s will be sold at auction next week in New York, Sotheby's said on Thursday.
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Infant Classes Visit Gardyne Theatre March 30, 2012Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so far
Yesterday our class along with all the other classes from P1-P3 visited the Gardyne Theatre to see a production of Aesop's Fables. It was a great morning's entertainment and gave us all a great deal to think about too. The three cast members were very talented and helped bring the stories to life with their acting, singing, dancing and musical talents.
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This afternoon primary 2/3 took part in the Sports Relief Mile. The class had to do 5 full laps of the pitch to cover the mile and managed it in an impressive 25 minutes. The boys and girls were so quick they were in danger of overtaking all the other classes. Blelow are some images of our charity walk. We will update the post later when we have a total raised.
As of Tuesday 27th March the current total raised was in excess of £1,000 pounds with some money still coming in. Well done, everyone!
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On Wednesday the infant classes were lucky to get a visit from one of the SSPCA team to talk to them about the work they do and how we can help care for animals and protect nature.
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Games Designers of Tomorrow! March 21, 2012Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , add a comment
The boys and girls of Primary 2/3 have been busy designing some gaming pods they would like to build. These pods would act as a storage area for an xbox 360, kinect sensor and television for the equipment we are currently using in our class project. The children were asked to use what they knew about the game, about wild animals in general and also their own creativity to come up with a design which could be wrapped around the old bookcase we are currently using.
Every single person in the class approached the task with a lot of enthusiasm and so much creativity that we decided to turn them into 3D models. We even added some shelves into the models and a cut out of an xbox with the television and kinect sensor to get a true idea of what our designs would be like if we had the chance to build it for real.
I am sure you will agree that the designs are fantastic and that they would certainly help to make any project or activity more interesting and exciting for others to use. We hope to do some similar for our next project on the Olympic Games and this time we will choose a design to build to full size.
Well done everyone! You have all did a fantastic job.
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More Jungle Fever March 20, 2012Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , add a comment
Some of the children in the class have been working very hard to show how much they have learned over the course of our project. Some children have been creating fact files about a variety of different animals where as others have been creating fantastic pieces of art. This week I happened to find a group of girls working in the jungle area who were showing what successful learners they have become this term.
The girls were busy sorting out the pictures of the different animals in the jungle corner and sticking them on the correct habitat card. The reason I noticed what the girls were doing was not because they asked me to look but rather I heard some fantastic conversations taking place between them where they discussed the different animals, what they knew about them and why they were suited to certain habitats and not others. Upon looking into the corner I found four girls working as a team to complete a task in the best way possible.
I was so happy to see how well the girls were working together and also to hear how knowledgable they are about our project. This is a great example of children in primary 2/3 fulfilling the four capacities from the Curriculum for Excellence. Well done Aimee, Katie, Natasha and Casey!
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P2/3 Jungle Explorers February 21, 2012Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so far
This term we are part of a new project called Wild Things. As part of the project we will be using an xbox360 and the Kinectimals game as an introduction into the world of wild animals. Already many of us are finding out about animals at home as well as in class. Some of us are also making and writing things at home then bringing them into school to share with our friends. In the classroom we also have a jungle areas where we can go to read books about animals or test our knowledge of different habitats and lifecycles.
We are also trying to think about games, consoles and technology when we are learning. So we are keeping a log book of our gaming experiences along with photographs and completed activities about using equipment safely and responsibly.
We will keep you posted about how we are getting on so please come back soon.
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Happy New Year January 9, 2012Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , add a comment
Welcome back to all our familes and friends for what is sure to be an exciting 2012.
2011 finished in style for the class and for everyone in Dens Road School with the performance of our end of year centenary show. It took a great deal of hard work and planning but was a great success and could have sold out several times. We really enjoyed the chance to perform for both audiences and look forward to more concerts and shows in the future.
If you were at the concert in December we would be delighted to hear what you thought. So please leave a comment. Of you want to comment on any of our posts on the blog you can still do that whenever you wish.
Come back soon as we will be updating even more in the near future.
Christmas Fayre December 8, 2011Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , 2comments
This year primary 2/3 decided to sell three different items at the Christmas Fayre. We were selling punchball balloons, handmade snowflakes and assorted pot pourri decorations. On the day we had one of the busiest stalls in the whole school with a line of people waiting for Mr Robertson to blow up the balloons. By the end of the afternoon we had completely sold out of all the balloons and Mr Robertson had a very dry mouth!!! We also sold out of the pot pourri, but we still have snowflakes left if anyone wants one!
It was a great afternoon and we are all delighted at the number of people who came to support us. Thank you to everyone.
Teddy's Travels December 8, 2011Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , add a comment
This term we have begun a project called Teddy's Travels. We are using this as a chance to learn about lots of different countries all around the world. Therefore, we would love to hear from as many people as possible whi have stories to share about journeys they have been on and countries or cities they have visited.
We even hope that Teddy might stop at the North Pole on his way and we can do lots of Christmas activities while he is there!
What were you doing in the 80's and 90's? September 14, 2011Posted by Mr Robertson in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so far
This term we are taking time to look at old buildings and castles as our project. This is a nice project to do as our school is still celebrating its centenary year.
To fit in with our celebrations, the school is looking at all the decades between 1911 and 2011. Primary 2/3 and Primary 2a1 are both looking at the 1980's and 1990's.
Therefore, if you have any memories of these decades or maybe some pictures then please let us know. We are trying to find out about schools, fashion, music, tv, major events and more from this time.
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Welcome to Law.com's Midweek Recess, in which we round up some tasty tidbits from the week's legal news cycle. We'll be here every Wednesday, so grab a cup of coffee and take a little break. It's all downhill to the weekend from here.
Softee v. Softee, Part II - You may recall that a few weeks ago, we told you that Mister Softee was suing Master Softee for trademark infringement. Master Softee is (you guessed it!) an ice cream company. It's run by Dimitrios Tsirkos, a former Mister Softee franchisee who operates look-alike red, white and blue ice cream trucks. How look-alike, you ask? Both Mister Softee and Master Softee's trucks are emblazoned with a bow-tie-clad ice cream cone, though Mister Softee's familiar smiling cake cone is replaced with an upstart waffle cone on Master Softee trucks. Mister Softee, started in 1956, claims to offer "The Very Best," in frozen sweet tweets, while Master Softee calls itself "The World's Best."
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Southern District of New York Judge Laura Taylor Swain was unimpressed by the argument that these fake-different differences were a coincidence, and ruled in favor of the venerable Mister Softee. But her ruling hasn't put the dispute on ice; far from it, this delicious spat looks to be heating up. Though Swain's order banned Tsirkos from using the Master Softee name and from selling ice cream in any manner within five miles of his old Mister Softee franchise, Master Softee trucks are still rolling. Mister Softee co-owner Jim Conway told the New York Daily News that a private eye hired by the company counted 10 Master Softee trucks on the streets of Manhattan over the weekend, and that the company plans to submit photos of the imposter trucks in action to show the court that Master Softee is ignoring the order. So, stay tuned for the next installment of The Great Ice Cream Fight of 2014!
STFU. - Dear Lawyers: You've been using a lot of acronyms, and the D.C. Circuit is not into it. In March, a three judge panel of the court ordered parties in a case to resubmit briefs "that eliminate uncommon acronyms used in their previously filed briefs," admonishing them that the court's handbook makes it very clear that acronyms should be avoided.
But not everyone was paying attention that time, and now Word War II is upon us. Judge Laurence Silberman, who was a member of the March panel, filed a concurrence seemingly for the sole purpose of skewering the petitioners' lawyers for their acronym use.
Silberman wrote a brisk three paragraphs in which he stated that using acronyms "constitutes lousy brief writing." He added that he found it "dismaying" that one of the attorneys who had written the brief was a professor at Columbia Law School (presumably a denizen of such a shiny, shiny ivory tower ought to have known better). Not content to leave it at that, Silberman added: "We never see [acronyms] in a brief filed by well-skilled appellate specialists. It has been almost a marker, dividing the better lawyers from the rest."
To all of you acronym users out there: A little ice for that burn?
Biglaw <3 Marriage Equality - The U.S. Supreme Court may not yet have ruled on same-sex marriage, but Biglaw appears to have reached its own verdict, coming down very decidedly on the side of gay and lesbian couples. A Reuters review revealed that 30 large law firms are involved in challenging state marriage bans, while "not a single member of the AmLaw 200 … is defending gay marriage prohibitions."
You Didn't Build That, Clapboard Siding Edition – The Second Circuit this week dismissed the claims of an architect, James Zalewski, who contended that two construction companies to which he had sold his drawings of colonial homes violated his copyright by using the drawings after their licenses to them had expired. Judge Richard Wesley, writing for the court, explained that to the extent that the companies copied Zalewski's designs, they only used elements that are "unprotected" because they "are part of all colonial homes."
Then, in an unexpectedly lyrical coda to a case that focused on things like closet placement, Wesley added: "Great artists often express themselves through the vocabulary of existing forms. Shakespeare wrote his sonnets; Brahms composed his Hungarian Dancers; and plaintiff designed his colonial houses. Because we must preserve these forms for future artists, neither iambic pentameter, nor European folk motifs, nor clapboard siding are copyrightable."
Well. Cheer up, Mr. Zalewski. You lost, but you and your siding got lumped in with Shakespeare and Brahms. Not bad.
Attack of the Noncompetes – A surprisingly wide array of businesses are now requiring employees to sign noncompete agreements, The New York Times reports. The clauses are common in fields such as technology, engineering and sales, where employers are looking to protect trade secrets and customer data. These days, though, even hairdressers, yoga instructors and college interns are being asked to sign contracts that bar them from working for rival employers. Lawmakers in Massachusetts recently heard the testimony of the father of a 19-year-old college student who had her job offer as a camp counselor revoked after she unwittingly signed a noncompete during a prior summer job at a neighboring Linx-branded camp. Linx's founder defended the contract to the Times. "Our intellectual property is the training and fostering of our counselors, which makes for our unique environment," he said. "It's much like a tech firm with designers who developed chips: You don't want those people walking out the door. It's the same for us."
Regardless of whether corralling campers = designing microchips (OK, wait, let's be clear: it doesn't), let this be a warning to all job-seekers, and particularly to would-be interns. When you get that highly-coveted summer job and you're in HR on the first day all starry-eyed over your big break, read before you sign.
You'll thank us when you get to go file papers elsewhere next summer.


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Samsung Expands Galaxy S III Range With a Collection of New Colours
Sep 12, 2012
Following the successful launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Electronics has extended the handset's range through a new collection of colours for its human-centric smartphone. The new colours are inspired by the Earth's richest materials: Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey.
Elegant, intelligent and stylish, the Samsung Galaxy S III is designed for humans and inspired by nature. This design ethos is brought to life through the new colour range. The Galaxy S III boasts an organic appearance, with gently curved lines and clean features which are accentuated by these latest colour options:
• Titanium Grey*: Inspired by the colour grey as a symbol for intelligence, insight and curiosity, all of which are embodied within the design of the Galaxy S III. The Galaxy S III LTE Titanium Grey will be available through EE in the UK as a launch partner for the 4G mobile network.
• Garnet Red*: Garnet Red reflects the elegance of Almandite Garnet, in line with the Galaxy S III's curves and smooth lines. The Galaxy S III Garnet Red will be available from Carphone Warehouse in the UK joining the Pebble Blue and Marble White versions currently available.
• Amber Brown*: The deep, rich colour of Amber Brown enhances the advanced organic design of the Galaxy S III. The Amber Brown Galaxy S III will be available in the UK later this year.
• Sapphire Black*: Showcases the stylish Galaxy S III design, with the sophisticated and refined Sapphire Black colour option. The Sapphire Black Galaxy S III will be available in the UK later this year.
Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said: "We're incredibly proud of the success of the Galaxy S III in the short time it has been available, and have had great feedback from our customers who are amazed by the phone's simplicity-of-use and intuitive features. In keeping with the design concept of the Galaxy S III, this expanded colour range will give customers looking to buy our best smartphone yet, even more choice when it comes to purchase."
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organisations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognised for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.


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This article, from the May 28, 2010 subscriber edition of Planet Waves, describes why the BP spill was, and still is, a worldwide event. The gulf stream is one of the world's root currents, which connects to every other major ocean current on the planet. — efc
Dear Friend and Reader:
We are certainly in an Atlantian moment.
Coming to terms with the Gulf of Mexico, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, named for the mythical Lost Continent that sank because its people could not control their technology, is in part about recognizing the immediate effect of this runaway chemical spill.
For the rest of our lives, the magnificent Gulf Coast, which I was blessed to see just once (from the sea wall at Galveston), will be a hazardous waste dump and wildlife charnel ground. The sight of haz-mat workers and people wearing respirators is the new image of the once-thriving region of the world. It's become so toxic that as of Wednesday the EPA has called back all of the fishing boats that were participating in the nascent cleanup because workers are starting to get sick with dizziness, chest pains, nausea — classical symptoms of an acute toxic exposure. CNN video yesterday, produced by Anderson Cooper, was eerily reminiscent of descriptions of DDT-sprayed forests by Rachel Carson in Silent Spring. The wildlife sanctuaries, they said, were dead quiet.
Barring an actual divine intervention-styled miracle [if you're a lightworker, or if you're in with some friendly space brothers, please get busy], it's only a matter of time before the sludge gets into the Loop Current and then the Gulf Stream. We could be seeing this oil on the beaches of Key West, of Maine and the coasts of England and Western Europe and as far away as West Africa. Consider this description of the Gulf Stream, from Wikipedia:
"The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, exits through the Strait of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The process of western intensification causes the Gulf Stream to be a northward accelerating current offshore the east coast of North America. At about [40°0′N latitude] it splits in two, with the northern stream crossing to northern Europe and the southern stream recirculating off West Africa. The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe."
In other words, the Gulf of Mexico was about the worst place on the planet this could happen, as the source of one of the world's master currents.
So, as we move into the most exciting astrology of our generation so far, the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction on the Aries Point, we do so in the midst of a confrontation with a dimension of reality that most of us have so far avoided awareness of: the consequences of industrialism. We know that the lives we lead damage the planet, though usually it happens more slowly than we're seeing now; indeed, slowly enough to ignore. This is true for many people to whom it happens literally in their backyard. And I would dare say, we know how little we give back.
Yet another confrontation involves witnessing how the technology we trust so well can run out of control in a moment. The blanket assurances of safety we are given are almost always lies. This is difficult because we want to be told that it's safe. In my long reporting career as an environmental journalist, I've watched people practically beg to be lied to, then gamble their lives, and those of their children, on that lie. I have watched once-honest people, confronted with a difficult truth, morph into liars, and flee into becoming participants in the coverup.
The psychology is complex. Once a student editor refused to print my articles about a toxic situation involving PCBs on his campus. He said he was afraid he would go to hell if he published my articles (he was Catholic). The next time I saw him, he was working as PR man for General Electric, specifically on the issue of the PCBs they had dumped in the Hudson River.
If we want to know why this kind of stuff happens, we need look no further than moments when we have a choice to accept truth or deception, and then contribute our power one way or the other. Often there is the equation, "If I accept this truth, what else do I have to accept?"
Though it may be difficult to see, we are all in such a moment now: every one of us who is aware of this tragedy, every one of us who cares, everyone who wishes it would go away. The spectrum of personal responsibility and individual potential responses ranges from how we allocate our energy (Americans use twice the energy of our European counterparts, for the same or lower quality of life) to the choices we make for where to spend our money. We choose when we participate with the corporate and government entities that surround us. They are quite fond of telling us how safe it all is, and how much we need them, and we choose when we believe them.
For the moment, the petrochemical industry has us convinced that we would not be able to survive without them. This is one of their favorite lies — because it works so well.
Last week on the Planet Waves daily page, we broke a story that opens an unpleasant dimension of reality. You've probably heard that BP is pouring tons of a chemical dispersant called Corexit into the Gulf of Mexico, in an attempt to thin out the oil spewing into Gulf waters at the rate of about a barrel per second. It's been widely reported that there are more effective, potentially less toxic products. The chemical is made by a corporate ally of BP called Nalco Holdings, whose stock jumped on the news that BP would be buying all of its available Corexit supply.
Nalco, in turn, used to own a company called Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories (IBT Labs, for short). And who were they? Well, they were one of the moral lessons of our times. When you wake up in the morning and take a shower using antibactierial soap or brush your teeth with flouride toothpaste or apply sunscreen, you are using chemical ingredients — present in nearly every packaged product — that have been safety-tested by supposedly independent testing labs, one of which was IBT.
Through the Sixties and Seventies, IBT Labs was in the business of producing thousands of fraudulent studies 'proving' that the chemicals contained in every product in your home are safe to be used on your skin, and that of your children, and your dog; and safe for your liver and kidneys and hormones and immune system. Who was affected? In hearings called by Senator Ted Kennedy, one official wryly testified: "everyone who washes" (unless of course you use Dr. Bronner's soap).
The problem was, not a single study was valid. The history is covered in two articles posted on Planet Waves, one of which originated in Amicus Journal and the other written by me in Sierra magazine. The result was one of the longest, most hideous criminal trials in United States history, resulting in several fraud convictions. Many of the chemicals certified safe by IBT Labs are still on the market, and we have no reason to believe they are safe — if they were, honest science would have worked fine. In one study, a chemical IBT certified as a non-carcinogen killed all of the mice with cancer.
So now we have Nalco itself, the sponsor of this lab, creating the chemical that's now being dumped into the Gulf, to deal with another chemical flooding out of the Earth uncontrollably. The two are mixing and they will have what is called a synergistic effect: they make a brew of new chemicals with unknown effects. The EPA has ordered BP to use a different chemical. BP is still using Corexit. Welcome to Atlantis.
The personal question is: when will you stop believing that these promises of safety by the chemical industry, and the petroleum industry, are honest? Why do half of us get cancer? Think about that the next time you put a flea collar on your dog, or the next time you squirt some Purell into your hands, or the next time you microwave in plastic, or the next time you swallow an oral contraceptive or have it shoved under your daughter's skin. Think about it before you let her get the Gardasil vaccine. Think about it when you put your cell phone up to your skull.
We can only hope that this event will be the one that wakes us up. As I suggest in Tuesday's edition, however, our lifetimes have been nothing more than one long sequence of events that 'should have woken us up', and we chose to stay asleep. I won't make a list; it would be too depressing.
So, what comes of this? Do we read the obituary for the Gulf of Mexico and turn the page? Do you trade in your SUV for something that gets better mileage? Do you look up the ingredients in the deodorant you use? I admit it, this is a tempting time to go back to sleep. And if you choose that, you will miss one of the greatest opportunities in the history of humanity: the one where you get to help correct our course, take responsibility for your life, and both claim your power and start to use it. For those concerned about sacrificing their individuality, so far as I can tell, to claim your personal creative gift is also to claim humanity's co-creative gift. They are the same thing, based on the same quality of thought and action.
Now, as I write, I am aware of the Law of Attraction, which says: what we focus on increases. We get more of how we already feel, till we change how we feel. That's one reason why I am focusing on empowerment through awareness, and the ability to choose, rather than any other angle. While it's clear that nearly any way you look at the Gulf of Mexico disaster, it's going to lower the vibration of the planet, we're still left with the choice for how to live. We also have the option to hold down our awareness of the issue, which is pretty much a guarantee of despair, because it's a concession to having no power.
So, where to from here?
Well, what choices do you see for yourself as we embark on the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction? Or more to the point, what do you want?
I can tell you that, from what I've learned doing the work I do, the people I know who struggle the most tend to have one thing in common — they don't know what they want. Humanity, as told in the story of the planets, is in a particularly amazing moment for making that discovery. I know that in theory this must be true all the time, though this is the grand synchronicity of the moment. We are at this point among the byways of the cosmic timescape where we can awaken to ourselves through our entirely unique inner qualities described by a conjunction on the Aries Point.
And it would seem like a worthy time to awaken to a level of group consciousness that makes a significant shift in collective awareness possible. And I dare say we would benefit from both. This is the theme of our times; this is the moment when we get to be alive.
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Good grief, can legislators make anything more complicated:
Be fore warned:
NEW YORK GUN LAWS - WHEN YOUR UNLOADED GUN IS REALLY LOADED :: New York Criminal Attorney Blog
Good grief, can legislators make anything more complicated:
Be fore warned:
NEW YORK GUN LAWS - WHEN YOUR UNLOADED GUN IS REALLY LOADED :: New York Criminal Attorney Blog
What does that mean? If you have your gun in one state, and your ammo in another, you 'possess' both and are going to prison? Or, does 'possess' carry the connotation of having it on or about your person (1 in your pocket, the other in your glove box console)?Quote:
Tilem & Campbell is fortunate to have former Firearms Trafficking prosecutor Peter H. Tilem as its Senior Partner able to advise clients on all aspects of New York gun possession. Under New York law, the severity of a Criminal Possession of a Weapon charge dealing with a firearm can hinge on whether the firearm was loaded or not. For example, one may be charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon (CPW) in the Fourth Degree for simply possessing a firearm [See PL 265.01(1)]. Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree does not require that the firearm be loaded. Therefore, one is guilty of CPW 4th if they simply possess an unloaded firearm without proper licensing. Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree is an A misdemeanor that carries up to one year in jail.
However, if one possess a loaded firearm outside their home or business, the charge is CPW 2nd, a C felony which carries a mandatory minimum 3 ½ year to a maximum 15 years in state prison. [See PL 265.03(3); PL 70.02(3)(b)]. Therefore, if you possess an operable firearm outside your home or place of business, the difference between facing an A misdemeanor (CPW 4th) which carries up to one year in jail with no mandatory minimum (which means probation is possible) and the C felony (CPW 2nd) which carries a mandatory minimum of 3 ½ years in state prison has everything to do with whether the firearm was loaded.
Heres the problem. Your unloaded gun might be considered loaded under New York law. Under the Penal Law, a Loaded firearm is defined as any firearm actually loaded with ammunition or any firearm which is possessed by one who, at the same time, possesses ammunition for that firearm. [See PL 265.00(15) for the exact definition of loaded firearm]. Therefore, the term loaded firearm means not only a truly loaded firearm but also the contemporaneous possession of an unloaded firearm and ammunition for that firearm. Accordingly, under the law of New York State, an unloaded firearm may actually be considered a loaded firearm.
TGILGS. (Thank God I Live in the Gunshine State)
A "loaded" firearm is to be any firearm that has ammunition also in the control of the person carrying that firearm, even if it's not loaded. Beautimus.
New York: off the list of places to visit.
That would be a very good example of a "loaded" phrase... :scruntiny:
Is NY even part of the US? LOL sorry Jmac!
i am glad that i do not like over there in ny
The law means whatever they WANT it to mean, from moment to moment.
What is it you don't understand?
Im pretty sure it means that the ammo has to be close enough for someone to load it immediately. For instance: If I have the gun on me but the ammo is at home its not loaded. But if I have the ammo in the glovebox with the firearm it is "loaded". Isnt that rediculous? Im surprised they dont have a law that says you can be charged with criminal possession of a weapon even if you dont have a weapon.
Welcome all to NYC. IMHO Bloomberg is not anti-gun but has a bee in his bonnet for illegal guns or straw purchases.
So let me see if I have this straight. If a loaded firearm is not loaded it's really loaded.
or is it.
If a loaded firearm is not loaded and you have bullets nearby it's loaded even thought it's unloaded.
Seems like a lawyer would have a field day with this one.
Those laws are almost as hard to decipher as credit card agreements.
Who's on first here?


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November 16, 2008 By Melissa Camilleri Magliola
Since President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, U.S. schools have been forced to take a hard look at their students' achievement data -- as reported on standardized state assessment tests -- make sense of that data and then use it to steer curriculum in order to improve learning. Sounds simple enough, right? Not quite. With so many variables that affect student achievement, including geography, socioeconomics, race and parental involvement -- all factors outside the school system's control -- some districts find that solutions to increase student achievement are often shots in the dark, albeit with the greatest intentions.
In Richardson, Texas, the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) had these variables stacked against it due to a high percentage of students in minority and low socioeconomic demographics, who as a cohort have typically scored lower on standardized tests than their white, middle-class counterparts. In some RISD schools, up to 50 percent of students come from poor homes and many have high mobility rates.
The RISD was determined to close this widening achievement gap, particularly in middle-grade math curriculum. Gov. Rick Perry passed state education laws in 2006, requiring students to take four years of math in high school, beginning with the class of 2011. With news of this legislation coming down the pike, in 2004 Jim Nelson, then-district superintendent, approached Texas Instruments (TI) about collaborating to implement a program that addressed the declining achievement trend the district faced.
"Research, as well as years of experience in math education, indicated that there was not one 'silver bullet' that would solve this challenge," explained Lisa Brady-Gill, TI's director of education policy and practice. Mathematics experts, researchers, TI, RISD administrators and teachers collaborated to develop the intervention program now called TI MathForward.
MathForward's technology component incorporates the TI-Navigator, a graphing calculator attached to a wireless hub, which communicates directly to a router connected to the teacher's computer. In real time, a teacher can view students' calculators on the computer, receive contributions from students and assess their comprehension. The instant feedback lets teachers address their students' needs immediately, rather than waiting for unit tests as the culminating assessment for a week's worth of lessons.
"Because the system can anonymously display individual student responses to the class, it helps create a safe environment for students to share and compare thoughts and answers," said Kristen San Juan, the RISD's MathForward implementation curriculum specialist, who was the mathematics department chair at Lake Highlands Junior High in Dallas during the pilot year. "The interactivity of the technology engages students, even those who would not be participating otherwise ... [which] helps reduce discipline problems in the classroom."
From a teacher's perspective, Karrie Kellerman, seventh-grade math block and pre-advanced placement mathematics teacher at the district's Apollo Junior High, gave an example of how she might incorporate the technology in her classroom. "I may ask the students to find the amount of sales tax on a certain clothing item," Kellerman said. "Students submit their answers via Quick Poll, [a TI-Navigator application]. I would see if students were able to do this problem correctly. If several answers were all relatively close to each other, I would assume any mistakes made were in computation and not in understanding the problem as a whole. If the answers the students gave were all over the place, I would know that they did not understand the question. Determining how you explain the problem, if you need to give more examples or if students are ready for the next concept is helpful."
However, Kellerman, like other teachers implementing the technology in their classrooms, faced a few challenges along the way. She said ensuring she really understood the calculator functions and assessment applications was crucial, as well as not


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Ron Paul campaign denies white supremacist ties
posted at 8:00 am on February 4, 2012 by Karl
Only the naive thought stories like this were going away:
Political hacktivist group Anonymous claims to have found emails linking Texas Rep. Ron Paul to an American white supremacist group, a claim the Paul campaign says is completely untrue.
Las Vegas-based group American Third Party Position (AP3) — whose stated goal is "to reach out to Americans of European ancestry and particularly to disenfranchised White workers, farmers and students who have become victims of the discriminatory affirmative action policies" — was allegedly hacked by Anonymous Tuesday, and emails purportedly reveal close ties between Paul and members who are admitted white supremacists.
Last week the story was that Paul was deeply involved in the company that produced racist, anti-gay, conspiracy-mongering newsletters, Ron Paul & Associates, and closely monitored its operations, signing off on articles and speaking to staff members virtually every day.
I am in no position to confirm or deny the Anonymous claims, but Paul is the guy who once bragged about how much money he raised from the mailing list for The Spotlight, the conspiracy-mongering, anti-Semitic tabloid run by the Holocaust denier Willis Carto. Paul's columns appeared in in the American Free Press — another Carto publication. His 2008 campaign was, er, unconcerned about donations coming via the Stormfront website. And Paul's association with Civil War revisionists and the John Birch Society are recent-to-ongoing. Accordingly, the campaign's denials are going to be met with skepticism in many quarters.
But probably not from all quarters. My interest in the newsletter story has been Paul's apologists and supporters in the media and libertarian circles. These folks are are spinning for Paul because they see his campaign as their best chance at gaining real-world political influence. That's interesting insofar as these sorts of libertarians generally look down on supporters of the major parties as grubby and unprincipled. But for all their touting of Ron Paul as the principled candidate in the race, he's a poseur on entitlements.
Beyond what these stories reveal about supposedly principled libertarians, there is a potential residual effect on the election. Although Paul is downplaying expectations for the Nevada caucus, it appears he plans to stay in the race and amass as many delegates as he can for leverage at the GOP convention. Giving Paul a prime speaking slot or influence over the platform will give the establishment media a chance to drape his dirty laundry all over the eventual nominee, much as they hung Pat Buchanan's around the neck of George H. W. Bush in 1992.


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376 West Broadway between Broome and Spring Sts. Subway: N, R to Prince St. Visit this tri-level market for fashion, beauty and home-decor goods, curated by lifestyle website Daily Candy's editors in Chicago, L.A., San Francisco and NYC. The event is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will get you discounts at select vendors, with the proceeds going to Free Arts NYC (freeartsnyc.org), a nonprofit that provides underserved children with educational-arts services. Shop Terra New York raincoat capes ($180), Jung Lee acrylic glass goblets ($14) and Soko Glam face cream ($65). We'll be sticking around on Saturday (7pm) for a performance by indie pop-rock singer-songwriter Alex Winston.
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Transit – Shuttles will begin running at 3:15 pm and will pick up at Mendenhall and College Hill transit stops.
Walking - Students may walk to Minges Coliseum from campus crossing over 14th Street at the top of College Hill (behind Gateways East and West). Begin walking early to ensure prompt arrival.
Cars – Parking will be available with official ECU Parking Pass.
Entrance to Minges:
Students will enter Minges through the Smith-Williams Practice facility. Members of the Greek Community will welcome you as you enter Smith-Williams.
Class Pin:
Students will receive an ECU Entering Class 2016 Pin once they enter Minges Coliseum. The Entering Year Pin symbolizes the start of your academic journey and commitment to being an East Carolinian.
Students will sit on the lower floor of Minges and in the upper level, sections 201-207 and 215-216.
Faculty and staff seating is in upper level, sections 214-215.
Pre-Convocation Entertainment:
Pre-convocation entertainment will include interactive games and musical competitions with students, faculty and staff at 3:45 p.m.
Pep Rally:
A pep rally led by the ECU Athletic Department, Pep Band, Cheerleaders and Dance Team will immediately follow Convocation in Minges Coliseum.
Exit from Minges to Pirate Palooza:
All students will exit through Smith Williams Center and move towards Dowdy-Ficklin Gate 8 to enter Pirate Palooza (for more information on this event visit www.ecu.edu/piratepalooza).
All first time students are invited to fall convocation in Minges Coliseum where you are officially welcomed to East Carolina University. The purpose of this event is to foster community building traditions, student involvement and campus commitment. As part of the official welcome, students will begin to build a group identity or community among members of the entering class; understand the institution's mission and expectations; and hear presentations from the Chancellor and a keynote speaker. The new student welcome and convocation is capped off with a spirited pep rally led by the Athletic Director, ECU's coaches, Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Dance team.