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Samsung winning Smartphone war
Money rolling in
Samsung Electronics is winning the Smartphone war, despite what you might be reading in the mainstream press.
Apple bans iWatches from telling the time
Apple mean time only
Fruity Cargo cult Apple believes that only it has the right to tell its users the time of day. Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines to prevent developers from creating Apple Watch apps that display the time.
Apple results show weaknesses
OK for now, but still no plan
Apple released some reasonable results which seem to show that in the long term the company could be facing trouble.
Apple Watch gutted open by iFixit
Model 1553 has S1 chip beneath the plastic
Apple is officially starting to ship to pre-orders and if you are one of the early adopters your Apple Watch might be in the mail as we speak.
LG Watch Urbane LTE retail price is $365
A dollar a day
On the day when Apple is going to take most of the headlines with its low key iWatch launch, LG has bravely announced its own version of the wearable technology.
IOS flaw means you can kill all Apples in a wifi area
Apple does the rest of the world a favour
The brilliant, super-cool security experts at Apple have installed a feature in the iOS which turns off all Apple gear within a wi-fi radius.
Japanese woman punishes love cheat fanboy
In other news an Apple fanboy actually had a real girlfiend
A Japanese woman, who dated an Apple fanboy on the basis that at least he could not get another woman, was shocked to discover that he was cheating on her.
Apple set to make killing from iWatch
There really is no hope for humanity
While anyone with any technical sense has placed the iWatch on "avoid," Apple has already made $3 billion on the chocolate teapot tech.
Apple rumoured to swap Samsung for TSMC
Terrified by Galaxy S6
Fruity cargo cult Apple is so terrified of the success that Samsung has had with its Galaxy S6 it has taken a chip order away from Samsung and given it to TSMC instead.
Apple watch has availability problems
Might still be vapourware
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WASHINGTON-Companies with underfunded pension plans reported a total pension shortfall of $278.6 billion in the latest round of filings with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the agency reported today. That is down slightly from the $305.9 billion reported last year, but up dramatically from the $18.4 billion reported in 1999 (see chart).
The 2003 reports, required to be filed with the PBGC by April 15, 2004, were submitted for 1,050 pension plans covering millions of workers and retirees. The underfunded plans had $641.8 billion in assets to cover $920.3 billion in liabilities, for an average funded ratio of less than 70 percent.
The reports are required only of companies with more than $50 million in unfunded pension liabilities, as measured on the less stringent basis used to calculate PBGC premiums. If underfunding in all insured pension plans is included, PBGC estimates the total shortfall in the defined benefit pension system is significantly higher than $278.6 billion.
Although individual company reports are nonpublic by law, information can be disclosed on an aggregate basis. This is the first time PBGC has released the pension underfunding data shortly after its receipt by the agency. The decision is part of a broader effort by the agency to improve the transparency of the defined benefit pension system. Other recent initiatives include PBGC's first-ever release of its mid-year financial position and the agency's proposed regulation strengthening penalties against companies that fail to inform workers of pension underfunding.
Disclosure of data about underfunded pension plans was part of the Administration's call last year for greater transparency in the defined benefit system. "Workers and investors have a right to know the financial status of pension plans," PBGC Executive Director Brad Belt said today. "As part of any pension reform package, the information provided to PBGC should be publicly available."
The reports show that a significant amount of pension underfunding continues to exist in the airline and steel industries. In the airline sector, 11 companies reported a total of $31 billion in pension underfunding in plans covering 444,000 participants. In the steel industry, seven companies reported a total of $6 billion in pension underfunding in plans covering 213,000 participants. Since PBGC's inception in 1974, these two sectors have accounted for more than 70 percent of the claims against the pension insurance program while representing less than 5 percent of insured participants.
PBGC is a federal corporation created under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. It currently guarantees payment of basic pension benefits earned by 44 million American workers and retirees participating in over 31,000 private-sector defined benefit pension plans. The agency receives no funds from general tax revenues. Operations are financed largely by insurance premiums paid by companies that sponsor pension plans and investment returns.
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Notice of Street Closure for August 1, 2016 44th Street: Kalamazoo Ave to Applewood Dr. (10pm to 6am)!! We have a paving project that will require 44th Street to be closed overnight, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on August 1, 2016. If delayed by weather, the work will be completed on the evening of August 2. We understand this closure may affect your commute and ask for your patience as we work through the project. Closing the road was the safest option for the construction crew and motoring public.
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Did you see those four Blackhawk helicopters in the air today? A simulated "nuclear explosion" took place in downtown GR and Crestwood Elementary on 44th Street was the "safe place evacuation center". There are over 1000 National Guard, police, fire and military personnel from around the State at Crestwood today. There are actors playing the roles as victims and it is quite a production!
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The popular Angry Birds Star Wars game by Rovio has been updated Thursday morning with some nice treats for Angry Birds Star Wars fans. The update includes an all-new episode that give players 20 brand-new cloudy Bespin levels to play.
In addition, players can now unlock new Boba Fett Mission levels either by collecting five hidden rocket packs in the levels, by using a promotion code, or by purchasing the new levels via in-app purchase; these levels include playing with a Boba Fett bird. We recommend finding the five rocket packs, because it will be more fun that way!
Rovio also tells us that they've integrated Twitter support into the game so you can tell all of your followers about the trophies you've earned in the game and that they've added steam gameplay mechanics.
If you have Angry Birds Star Wars already, you'll find the update for free under the Updates tab in the App Store. Alternatively, you can download Angry Birds Star Wars for iPhone and iPod touch from this App Store link for 99¢ or you can download Angry Birds Star Wars HD for iPad from this App Store link for $2.99.
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WASHINGTON -- When the Washington Nationals rallied to tie the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth, all it did was allow them to continue the type of losing streak experienced by few others in major league history.
Pittsburgh, almost predictably, countered with Adam LaRoche two-out, two-run double in the 10th. The Pirates won 8-5 on Tuesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory, while the Nationals became only the fourth team ever to construct a six-game losing streak in which they scored at least five runs every time.
"We continue to put runs on the board," Washington manager Manny Acta said. "This is the 10th game in a row where we score five or more runs -- and we're 1-9. That tells you the story right now."
The unusual six-game skid matches those by the 1929 Pirates, 2004 Cincinnati Reds and 2005 Texas Rangers, according to STATS, LLC. The Nationals are averaging 5.7 runs in those six games, but they've allowed 8.8.
Here's a more startling statistic: With Joe Beimel (0-3) taking the loss, the Nationals bullpen now has a record of 1-14. No wonder Acta and his hitters rue the fact that they had the winning run on second base with one out in the ninth and failed to get him home.
"We've got to come up with big hits, myself included, especially the way things are going for us," said Willie Harris, who struck out for the final out of the ninth. "We had a chance to win the game right there, and now I've got to think about that for tonight and until I get another opportunity to do it again."
Actually, this was a battle of the bullpens the Nationals could have won. The Pirates gave closer Matt Capps the night off, so Sean Burnett was given the first save opportunity of his major league career. He blew it by allowing the run in the ninth, so Tom Gorzelanny (1-0) -- making only his fifth relief appearance in 156 games in the majors and minors -- pitched 1 1/3 innings to get the victory.
"It was definitely surprising," said Gorzelanny, recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. "It was good. I'm glad we got a win and I got out there."
Starter Jeff Karstens allowed four runs over six innings, and Andy LaRoche homered for the Pirates, who blew a 5-0 lead. The Nationals rallied with Adam Dunn's homer in the fourth and three runs in the sixth. Nick Johnson tied the game when he scored on Burnett's wild pitch after hitting a triple with one out in the ninth.
But the Pirates, averaging 9.5 runs in their last four games, had some more offense in the tank.
"We came in with hopes to take this series, definitely," Adam LaRoche said. "On the other hand, I know they're thinking the same thing, 'Oh, the Pirates are coming in, this will be a good time to get on track.' It showed tonight neither team is going to lay down, but this is a good opportunity for us to get something going."
- Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman reached safely for the 37th consecutive game, keeping his streak alive with a bunt single in the sixth.
- Nationals CF Elijah Dukes (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the game.
- Ross Detwiler (five innings, three runs) did enough in his first major league start Monday night that the Nationals will start him again Saturday against Baltimore.
- Washington leadoff hitter Cristian Guzman, who had 122 plate appearances before drawing his first walk Monday night, got another one Tuesday.


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Saffiedine, Kawajiri impress in Singapore
Former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine showed off all aspects of his fight game in his UFC debut Saturday at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and when the UFC Fight Night main event was over, his five round unanimous decision win over gutsy South Korean Hyun Gyu Lim sent a message to his peers at 170 pounds that he's ready for the best the welterweight division has to offer. Scores were 49-46 and 48-47 twice.. . . More
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To my angel babies Jazzy and D-Day,
The pain I felt from loosing you both is still deep in my heart but the memories of our life are close to the top. That's what I focus on when I think of you two.
I can feel when you're around and it's usually at the happiest times or the hardest times when I need you most. I'll always have you two no matter where I am and for that I'll always be greatful.
You're always in my heart and will be forever loved.
I love you and I miss you.
To my angels,
It hasn't been quite a year since you've gone and not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Ever since I made you're joint page and put baby pictures on you own pages I remember so much more of our lives together and how much fun we had and I can smile. I know I gave you the best life possible and in return you gave me your hearts. I didn't think that I could ever get past the pain of loosing you both so close together but being apart from each other was making you so sad. You both went on your own terms and I understand now that it was both your times to go.
Thank you both for sending me signs and songs to know you're always around, watching over your family. I feel safe knowing you are. Jazzy-girl you'll always be my angel face and my love, and D-Day you'll always be my monkey boy and my heart. Without you both I wouldn't have the strength, the courage or the stubborness that helps me get through life. I've learned alot from my angels and know you're still right by my side whenever I need you.
Love to you both on this Rainbow Bridge Day and every other day until I see you in heaven.
Love, Mom
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The Tablet PC Show #13 (MP3 – 20.6MB – 59min 54sec)
This Tablet PC Show, recorded on Father's Day, is lucky show #13. Why is this lucky? The triumphant return of host Marc Orchant gives us a good excuse to catch up on events over the last few weeks. Marc and I openly admire the new ThinkPad X41 and the Motion LE1600 Tablets and discuss the features that each offers to the consumer. We cover a lot of ground in this show ranging from the ActiveWords InkPad beta and all the way through customizing your Tablet UI with Stardock's Object Desktop.
00:00 Intro – James Kendrick & Marc Orchant
07:50 Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet / Motion LE1600 reviews
ThinkPad material the same as Batman's suit?
Rob Bushway's enthusiasm in Motion
Tablet PC.net Motion review
Marc's new Timbuktu Messenger Bag
James is getting a Booq bag
Are wide angle screens viewable outdoors?
22:20 Mini-tablet rumors
24:10 Apple Tablet revisited
Who does Steve Jobs like?
32:40 Upcoming discussion on Object Desktop
38:30 ActiveWords InkPad beta
48:20 MSN Search adds tabbed browsing
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I'm new to hardware in general, can someone tell me the specs on the screws used in this? Width and threads. I have no frame of reference for this, and don't know the terminology.
For adjusting the holes in the plastic I found that heating a paper clip with a lighter made a quick clean drill.
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Another Thought On Viral Hoaxes
Over at his tumblr Just North Of Something Important, writer Michael Barthel has a smart response to my post from yesterday where I said I don't feel very outraged about living in a world of peak hoax.
Here's Barthel, reprinted with permission:
John Herrman's right that a lot of the stuff you find on UpWorthy or other buzzy sites right now ("This Recently Married Man Just Realized Marriage Is Not For Him. You Have To Read What He Wrote.") is just a new way of distributing the content you used to find in e-mail chain letters. But maybe the form of distribution matters. If the "Diane in 7A" hoax is a piece of culture, it's a piece of corporate culture, produced by an entertainment industry professional (the hoaxer is a reality TV producer) and then distributed by BuzzFeed, a massive media company. When chain letters come to you through your relatives or co-workers, their intent is to amuse you and maybe strengthen your relationship. (Or annoy you, depending on your family.) When they come to you through a media company, the intent is to make money. Culture that serves a social function is judged by different standards than culture with a profit motive.
I don't care if an e-mail story my Grandma sends me is true because she just wants to virtually hang out with me. You wouldn't fact-check a story you got told at a bar. I care if a story a media company sells me is true because verifying information is one of their two jobs. We don't need a media company to repackage tweets for us because this is the internet and we can all just read the stupid tweets ourselves. There's no value added by distributing content on the internet because you're just pointing to something everyone else can see. Like I said about horse_ebooks, on the internet, our reception of a piece of culture has a lot to do with how we perceive its intentionality. The intentionality of my Grandma forwarding me something fake is to say hi. The intentionality of media companies, I assume, is to tell me things that are true. I don't need them to access culture online, because I can do that on my own; I need them to tell me what's true. For a media company to be reporting a hoax as if it's true feels like I got duped at the airport into hiring a tour guide who's bringing me to sights I could see perfectly fine on my own—and then telling me inaccurate stories on top of it. I feel like an understanding has been violated.


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I just got a phoenix arm's .25 tonight in a trade. Has anyone had any experience with this gun or company? Are they reliable at all? Can you buy any accessories for it? Thanks
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I just got a phoenix arm's .25 tonight in a trade. Has anyone had any experience with this gun or company? Are they reliable at all? Can you buy any accessories for it? Thanks
If no one has messed with it (modifications), if it is clean and lubricated, and if you feed if round-nose full metal jacketed ammunition only, it will probably work. If it is the one I am thinking of, it is very similar to the old Raven .25 pistol; I think Phoenix Arms bought-out the Raven Arms company after a fire or something, IIRC.
Some accessories available here:
(Note: I do not endorse this company; just found them in a search)
i think dj is right , i had a raven once and it looked just like phoenix 25, and mine shot well with fmj, not alot of accessories that i know of ,but damn 25 ammo aint cheap
Then get the Phoenix 22A.
Don't know much about Phoenix firearms, but as far as the cheapies go, I love my Hi Points. They are homely guns, but run great.
i think phoenix, raven and jennings were all made my members of the same family. i had 4 ravens and one phoenix arms 25 cal that were at least twenty years old. they were all nickel or chrome and looked very pretty which is probably the best thing i can say about them. they didn't feed well and only one was halfway accurate. imo they are not a trustworthy gun, but they are pretty. maybe the newer ones are different. i think phoenix is still in business in either calif or canada but not sure.
Phoenix is actually a rather well made fire arm - NOW, especially their .22 model, the HP22A. Granted their rep from even 5 years ago wasn't stellar. They've turned their quality around, have great customer service, and good luck trying to buy one of their .22s. Do a search in You Tube for some video critiques.
...But please don't try to protect yourself with a .25 ACP pistol.
Even if you make good-quality hits, it is not a fight stopper.
"How do you protect yourself, with a .25 ACP pistol?"
"You cover it completely with Vaseline."
"Because when you shoot somebody with it, it's gonna make him so mad at you that he's gonna shove it up your..."
^^ Yeah, what he said.
i would much rather the PSA 25 which is the baby browning - they got the rights to manufacture this
it was john browning's son that finished his dad's work
i own one
or the beretta 25acp
it is better to have a gun on you than no gun at all
i had a colt jr 25 acp once and aimed it at a rusty 55 gal barrel about 25 feet away, it was used to burn trash and i hit it a bit lower than level and the round nose bullet richoched and hit me in the shin - ouch - didn't break the skin or obviously penetrate the barrel
and a 32 or 380 is basically the same size
this is a caliber that should go the way of the dodo bird


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Vegas police cite Hilton boyfriend in battery case
FILE – In this Sept. 13, 2012 file photo, television personality Paris Hilton arrives at a "Lady Gaga Fame" fragrance launch event at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Police in Las Vegas say the 21-year-old male model boyfriend of celebrity socialite Paris Hilton received a misdemeanor [auth] summons after a scuffle with another man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say the 21-year-old model boyfriend of celebrity socialite Paris Hilton was cited after a scuffle with another man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub.
Officer Laura Meltzer said River Viiperi was ticketed for misdemeanor battery and released after police were called about 3:30 a.m. Monday to the Wynn Las Vegas resort.
Meltzer says a man complained that Viiperi hit him during a verbal argument. No serious injuries resulted.
Hotel officials declined to comment.
Meltzer didn't identify the complainant, and she says police officers didn't talk with the 31-year-old Hilton, who had been with Viiperi at the club.
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Human factors psychologists study human capabilities and limitations and apply that knowledge to systems and environments to enhance human performance. The field strives to make it easier and safer for people to use technology and equipment in their everyday life to improve home and work environments.
The Human Factors Program at WSU
WSU's Human Factors program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society and provides a strong foundation in research design and methodology within the wider context of basic and applied experimental psychology. We believe that the best way to prepare human factors psychologists for the applied environment is to provide general training in experimental psychology as well as specific experience conducting research on specialized topics.
Admissions Requirements
An internship is required of those in the human factors program for completion of the Ph.D. in Human Factors Psychology. The internship typically involves a minimum of 3 months of intensive training and supervised experience in a human factors related position. Past internships have involved paid employment with Google, Microsoft, Motorola, Honeywell, Dell, State Farm Insurance, 3M, and many others.
Human Factors faculty (left to right): Dr. Ackerman, Dr. Suss, Dr. B. Chaparro, Dr. A. Chaparro,
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Applied Cognitive & Expertise Lab (ACE)
The Applied Cognition & Expertise (ACE) lab investigates human performance and cognition in complex, dynamic, and often stressful operational settings. ACE seeks to Identify and define expertise in operational settings, understand the perceptual-cognitive basis for expertise and skilled performance, and design and validate solutions to mitigate error, accelerate learning, and improve resilience. Some topics of current interest to the lab are human factors of firearms and forensic science, police decision making and use of force under stress, CCTV security surveillance monitoring, mixed martial arts (MMA) judging, and emergency medical service (EMS) decision making.
Aging, Perception, and Performance Lab (APPL)
APPL's interests cover a number of areas including basic and applied research concerning visual perception, reading, aging, driving, and aviation. Much of the research has been funded by grants from industry and government agencies including the U.S. Air Force, FAA, Microsoft Corporation, and General Atomics. APPL's current projects include: 1) An investigation of the effects of driver distraction including text messaging on hazard detection and vehicle lane control; 2) How cellular phone design affects driver workload; 3) The effects of simulated cataracts on speechreading.
Human-Automation and Interaction Lab (HAIL)
HAIL is interested in eye movements and attention, and the application of psychological theories and paradigms to real-world tasks (e.g., human computer interaction and driving). Current research projects include 1) detection of driver fatigue and distraction using vehicle dynamics, eye tracking, and EEG, 2) performance changes and mechanisms of distracted driving and automation-assisted driving.
National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR)
The Aviation Psychology and Human Factors Lab of NIAR provides practical psychology to the needs of aviation and defense industries, government authorities like the FAA and the NTSB, the U.S. military, and a great variety of other institutions. NIAR's applied and theoretical research projects are designed to meet the immediate needs of their clients with regard to Human Information Processing, Human Computer Interaction, Automation, and Human Ergonomics.
Software Usability Research Lab (SURL)
SURL is an applied research laboratory that conducts research related to human-computer interaction (HCI). In addition to research, the lab provides usability evaluation services and interface design services to the software development community and trains students on HCI with real-world projects. SURL has worked on a contract basis for many Fortune 500/1000 companies related to usability and HCI issues including Microsoft, Dell, Motorola, Coca-Cola, Textron, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coleman, and Benchmark Brands. The current focus is website design and usability, mobile device usability and methods of text input, eye tracking of websites and mobile applications, and voice recognition on mobile devices.
Visual Perception and Cognition (VPC) Lab
VPC's research investigates the visual perception of depth and shape in stereopsis, distance perception of 3-D objects in the real world, driving performance and visual information processing, and age-related dierences in perception and cognition. The VPC lab is particularly interested in improving older individuals' visual performance through training (e.g., perceptual learning). The goal of their research is to understand the mechanisms underlying visual perception and cognition and to extend this research into applied areas such as driving, especially for the aged population.
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Following a weekend in which just four of a possible nine America East softball contests were played, six teams are hopeful that a full slate of three series will play out. The weekend will kick off on Saturday, with the first contest kicking off at 12 p.m.
Here's a look at the three weekend series:
UMBC (22-11, 0-2 AE) at Binghamton (9-10, 0-0 AE)
Sat., April 5, 2 p.m.. – Live Video | Live Stats
Sun., April 6, 12 p.m./2 p.m. – Live Video | Live Stats
- Binghamton looks to finally jump into league action after the last two scheduled series were postponed due to inclement weather.
- UMBC takes on the Bearcats having lost their first two league games to Stony Brook by one run each (3-2, 2-1).
- The Retrievers are led in the circle by hurler Jessica Holt, who sports a 1.79 ERA over 113.2 innings of work. As of Monday, the rookie led the nation in walks allowed per seven-innings, allowing just seven over the course of the season.
Hartford (6-14, 1-2 AE) at Stony Brook (12-13, 4-1 AE)
Sat., April 5, 1 p.m. /3 p.m. – Live Stats/Live Stats
Sun., April 6, 12 p.m. – Live Stats
- Stony Brook looks to earn its third-straight series win after defeating UMBC in a double header last week.
- The last meeting between the Seawolves and Hawks was in Game No. 4 of the AE Championship last year. Stony Brook, the eventual league champion, went on to win the contest, 6-3.
- Hartford took two of the three games in last year's regular-season series.
Maine (12-9, 4-1 AE) at Albany (11-7, 1-2 AE)
Sat., April 5, 1 p.m. /3 p.m. – Live Stats
Sun., April 6, 11 a.m. – Live Stats
- Maine swept the weekly awards after defeating UMass Lowell in a double header for their third-consecutive series win.
- Over the past four league contests, Maine has crossed the plate 43 times for three double-digit wins.
- Albany has won 10 of the last 12 regular-season matchups against Maine, including nine-straight in the last three years.


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Dunker was kept in jail on Wednesday afternoon and bond was not assigned.
He was pulled over by the University of Florida Police Department for following too close. That's when the cop noticed Dunker was driving with a suspended license and driving a scooter that had been reported stolen, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Dunker took a redshirt during his first year on campus in 2012. He was expected to compete for playing time in 2013 after being praised by coaches and players throughout his redshirt year.
Florida head coach Will Muschamp is aware of the incident and will address it when he returns from recruiting, according to the school. Muschamp was already scheduled to have a press conference on Friday before the incident took place.


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WATCH: Eve, Pusha-T and T.I. talk tattoos & Hip Hop
The famously-tattooed Eve, Pusha-T and T.I. are in the spotlight on the new episode of "Marked Up," Billboard's new video series about musicians and their ink.
The Pitbull in a Skirt, Eve acknowledges the fact that the paw print tattoo she's got on her cleavage is just as famous as her long-stand rap career. The location was chosen based on dare from a friend. "I wanted paw prints," she says. "And I thought, "Where should I get them?' She was like, 'I dare you get them on your breasts.'" Eve dismissed the idea as a crazy one before changing her mind. "Now it's a thing that's how people recognize me."
"I just think it's a form of expression, just like going in the studio, writing a song," Eve says about the skin artform. "I think a lot of tattoos tell a story about where you've been or where you're going or something maybe just inspired you."
The perfect paws were not Eve's first ink. She confides that she got her first tattoo at 17. She'd wanted to get Chinese characters of the four seasons, "but it hurt so bad I only got one. So I got Winter."
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Christmas or Holiday Cards
With all of the debates and information about political correctness, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out whether you should send Christmas or holiday cards to your friends and family. Some of your friends may not celebrate Christmas, others may object to the religious aspect of the holiday, and still others may be Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah or Muslim and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and have their own festivals around this time.
So what should you do? Your culture and traditions may dictate that your family celebrates Christmas and Christmas may be a huge celebration for you. If this is so, don't worry! Send out your Christmas cards. Your friends understand that this is your festival and will not be offended that you are sending them good cheer, well wishes, and news on this joyous occasion. They may even send you a Hanukkah card in return!
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All the new V-8 Audi's are pretty slow. My brother has a 01 S4 with a V-6 twin turbo and that thing is no joke. All he has done is a APR chip and he ran a 13.3@105 and he was bogging every launch. He pulls hard on my Stage 2 WRX. I have raced a couple of stock STI's and neither of them could hang with his S4.
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Personally, looks only matter to a point for me; as long as the car isn't hideous I don't care.
I do NOT find my TR particularly attractive, although I think it looks kind of mean. I don't really like the seats that much and I am definitely too big for almost all Japanese cars anyway.
My feet NEVER work in small imports because I wear a size 15/16 shoe and my foot literally can fit on 2 pedals at a time normally.
All I care about is the balls the car has.
I test drove a TR and it had great low end and definite top end posibilities in the aftermarket....SOLD
If I sat in a vette (a new Z06) I wouldn't even notice comfort luxury accomodations or space for anything else. All I would care about is how fast the car is.
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The continent of Africa, more than any other continent in the world, has been plagued by a plethora of thugs and incompetent leaders. All too frequently, African intellectuals blame the "heritage of colonialism" for their misfortunes, but colonialism ended nearly a half century ago. Laurent Gbagbo was president of the nation of Ivory Coast and decided to hold a free, honest election. He lost. The idea that holding a free election could end up in losing apparently was not part of his mind set. He refused to step down after making certain votes for his opponent were thrown to the winds. UN forces in Ivory Coast have been attempting to ensure victorious candidate Alassane Quattara is able to assume the office of president. Gbagbo is now threatening to attack UN and French troops who are in the country as protectors of democracy.
Ivory Coast used to be a stable, and fairly prosperous nation, when under the control of a benevolent dictator. He died and now chaos between the north and south portions of the nation. Sorry, African intellectuals, this is not a legacy of colonialism. This is failure on the part of African leaders to support democracy in their nations. Nothing will change until Africans stand up to defend African rights and cease blaming the outside world.


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Volume 244 of the series Advances in Polymer Science pp 187-207
Production, Properties and Applications of Fungal Cell Wall Polysaccharides: Chitosan and Glucan
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Chitosan and β-glucan have attracted increased interest for use in many pharmaceutical applications, especially in tissue engineering, medicine, and immunology. Commercially, chitosans are produced from the shells of shrimps and crabs and the bone plates of squids. In fungal cell walls, chitosan occurs in two forms, as free chitosan and covalently bounded to β-glucan. Low cost products of these two polymers could be produced using industrial waste mycelia and mycelia obtained from cultivation of fungus in medium obtained from industrial by-products. The quantity and quality of chitosan extracted from fungal mycelia depends on fungal strain, type of fermentation, fermentation medium composition such as trace metal content and concentration of nutrients, pH of fermentation medium, harvesting time of fungal mycelia, and chitosan extraction procedure. The growth of fungi in solid state/substrate and submerged fermentation, synthesis of chitosan and glucan in fungal cell walls, production of valuable products from fungi, production of chitosan and glucan from fungal mycelia, and applications of chitosan and glucan are discussed in this chapter.
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ST. PAUL (AP) — The Archdiocese of St. Paul has a list of 33 priests accused of sexually abusing minors. But, unlike a similar list of priests revealed this week by St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, the St. Paul priests will remain unnamed.
St. John's released the names of 17 monks who have faced credible allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Victims' rights advocates have pushed to make such lists public for years.
Roman Catholic archdioceses in Milwaukee, Chicago and Baltimore are among those that have revealed the names of accused priests.
The St. Paul list is the subject of at least one lawsuit filed by a man who says he was sexually abused as a teenager by a former Twin Cities area priest.
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Tebogo Madingoane, a member of the chart-topping Mafikizolo group, was killed on Saturday.
Police said the 32-year-old was shot after an alleged altercation with another driver, who has been arrested.
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The manager of the group, Julius Mekwa, told The Star newspaper that Madingoane's death was a huge blow to the industry.
He said any decision on the future of the group would be made later.
South Africa has a reputation for high levels of violent crimes including shootings and car-jackings, especially in and around Johannesburg.
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The future looks dim for incandescent light bulbs, the world-changing invention introduced by Thomas Edison in 1879. Part of the blame goes to CFL bulbs, also known as compact fluorescent light bulbs. Consumers have turned to CFL bulbs to save money and energy. Supporters say that the new CFLs last longer and can provide users with substantial savings on their electric bills over the lifetime of the bulbs.
Phasing Out Incandescent Bulbs in the U.S.
Soon it may be hard to even buy an incandescent bulb, at least in the United States. An energy bill passed by Congress in December 2007 and signed into law by the president set energy standards that can't be met by traditional incandescent bulbs.
The new rules were phased in in 2012 and took full effect in 2014. So it is time that consumers get used to CLFs. And consumers have more options now for replacing traditional incandescent bulbs, including advanced incandescent bulbs and cost-effective LED bulbs.
The United States is not alone in taking bold moves to save electricity. In 2007, Australia became the first nation in the world to announce a ban on traditional incandescent bulbs, which took effect in 2010.
CFL Vs Incandescent: What's the Difference?
If you haven't made the switch to CFLs, you may think that all bulbs are the same. In fact, CFL and incandescent bulbs are quite different.
How do Incandescent Bulbs Work?
Incandescent bulbs work by conducting an electric current along a filament made of a long, thin piece of tungsten metal. The filament must be heated to temperatures of about 2,300 degrees Celsius to glow and emit a white-hot light. But the process transforms only 5 percent to 10 percent of the electricity used into visible light. The rest is transformed into heat, which can eventually increase the temperature of a room.
How do CFL Bulbs Work?
CFL bulbs, on the other hand, are made of glass tubes filled with gas and a small amount of mercury. The amount is so small that an old-fashioned glass thermometer holds 100 times as much mercury as one CFL bulb. Light is emitted when mercury molecules in a CLF bulb become excited by electricity running between two electrodes at its base. The mercury emits an invisible ultraviolet light that becomes visible when it hits the white coating inside the CFL bulb.
The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of CFL Bulbs
There are definite advantages to using CFL bulbs, and they are continuing to grow in popularity with consumers however many families are still using incandescent. Manufacturers of CFL bulbs promise changes in the near future that should make the bulbs more attractive to buyers. And supporters say that the benefits of CFL bulbs now on the market far outweigh their disadvantages.
Advantages of CFL Bulbs
Let's take a closer look at why people choose CFL bulbs.
Cost Savings. Energy Star encourages consumers to think long-term. According to the Energy Star Website, an Energy Star qualified-CFL bulb will pay for itself in six months and save about $30 in electricity over its lifetime.
Energy savings. A CFL bulb uses about 75 percent less energy than a traditional light bulb. Nationwide, a 60 percent to 70 percent decrease in light energy usage would save as much energy annually as the total amount of energy used by all the homes in Texas.
Here's another statistic: The United States could eliminate greenhouse gas emissions equal to 800,000 cars if each household in the country replaced just one incandescent bulb with a CFL bulb, according to Energy Star. Energy Star is a program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to help consumers save money and protect the environment by using energy-efficient products and practices.
Longevity. CFL bulbs last about 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. It's not unusual for a CFL bulb to last for five years, and even as long as nine years.
In addition, manufacturers that produce Energy Star-qualified bulbs are required to offer at least a two-year limited warranty. So if your CFL bulb burns out, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement.
Color. Earlier fluorescent bulbs were criticized for their harsh, unnatural and unflattering light tones. Manufacturers offer better options and greater variety today.
Disadvantages of CFL Bulbs
Now, let's look at some of the drawbacks of CFL bulbs.
Upfront Cost. A standard incandescent bulb costs about 50 cents. A single CFL bulb can cost anywhere from 75 cents to a few dollars. Now imagine replacing every bulb in your house with a CFL, and you can understand why some consumers are unwilling or unable to make the switch. But remember, buying a CFL bulb is an investment, as it will save you money over an incandescent bulb over the long run.
Delay time. Most manufacturers say that it takes a CFL bulb several seconds to reach full brightness after it is switched on. In addition, turning a CFL light bulb on and off repeatedly can shorter its life. It's best to flip the switch only if you plan for the bulb to remain on for at least 15 minutes.
Mercury concerns. One reason that some people are leery of CFL bulbs is that each one contains about 5 milligrams of mercury, a toxic substance.
But mercury also is emitted into the air by coal-fired power plants that generate electricity. In fact, one 75-watt incandescent bulb will contribute 4.65 more milligrams of mercury into the air over its lifetime through the extra use of electricity than would be released by breaking a single CFL bulb.
Clean up and disposal concerns. A CFL bulb contains about enough mercury to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. That may not seem like much, but it is enough for you to take the following precautions if you break a bulb.
Precautions to Take if You Break a CFL Bulb
After you've picked up the pieces of the bulb, wipe the area with a wet paper towel and place all clean-up materials in an outside trash can. Remember to wash your hands with soap and water when you are done. Then check with your local municipality to find out if broken CFLs can be picked up with your other garbage or if they must be taken to a specified recycling center.
The good news is that CFL bulbs are relatively difficult to break. Still, you may want to put down a drop cloth when you change one.
The mercury in a CFL bulb also means that you should not toss burned-out bulbs in the trash. Many municipalities offer recycling services, as do retailers such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart and IKEA, although not necessarily at all locations.
In the future, you may be able to return CFLs to the place you purchased them and receive a deposit back, much like cans and bottles.
Use limitations. You can't just screw any CFL bulb into the device you want to use it in and be guaranteed that it will work. Lights with dimmer switches require the use of dimmable CFLs.
Three-way lights require three-way CFL bulbs. So check the bulb's package to make sure you are buying one that meets your needs.
Choosing the Right CFL
CFL bulbs are relatively expensive so it's best to read packages carefully, or be willing to make returns. Energy Star is working to persuade manufacturers to agree to standard labeling practices that could reduce confusion. In the meantime, here is some information to help you make the right choices when buying incandescent bulbs.
Wattage. Energy Star provides the following conversion chart for people looking to replace an incandescent bulb with an Energy Star-qualified CFL bulb.
- 40-watt incandescent = 450 lumens (minimum light output) = 9 to 13 watt CFL
- 60-watt incandescent = 800 lumens (minimum light output) = 13 to 15 watt CFL
- 75-watt incandescent = 1,100 lumens (minimum light output) = 18 to 25 watt CFL
- 100-watt incandescent = 1,600 lumens (minimum light output) = 23 to 30 watt CFL
- 150-watt incandescent = 2,600 lumens (minimum light output) = 30 to 52 watt CFL
Energy Star-qualified bulbs carry the blue Energy Star label.
Light Colors. Advances in technology give consumers more variety in light colors with CFLs than the sickly, antiseptic fluorescent tones that first gave fluorescents a bad reputation.
Today's CFLs are available in a variety of mood-setting white light. To find the bulb that's right for your needs, you'll need to determine its Kelvin (K) temperature range. Lower Kelvin numbers mean that the light will be yellowish in tone. Bulbs with higher Kelvin numbers will produce whiter or bluer light.
Warm white and soft white lights are within the 2,700 to 3,000 K range. For a brighter white light, look for bulbs marked as 3,500 to 4,100 K. CFL bulbs in cool, white or bright white are good for kitchens or work spaces that need to be well-lit. Blue light that is most like daylight will come from bulbs marked 5,000 to 6,500 K.
Shapes and Styles. Most people are familiar with fluorescent tube and spiral bulbs, but CFLs come in many more shapes. There are covered globes, candles, indoor reflectors, outdoor reflectors, and covered A-shaped bulbs that look like traditional incandescent bulbs. Dimmable and three-way CFLs also are available.
Check out the Energy Star CFL bulb comparison chart, and download the how to choose a CFL PDF file. The document includes information about different types of bulbs and the fixtures in which they work best.
Be Eco-Conscious And Save Money With Your Smart Home
Regardless of the type of light bulb you choose, it is still a waste of energy to have lights on when they are not needed. A cool way to deal with this issue is to add some smart home devices to your life. Imagine if you could turn your lights on and off from your cell phone, no matter how far you are from your home! Here's a helpful rundown of smart home technology, in case you want to learn more.


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Maple Leaf Foods is planning to build a new $395 million processing plant at the Red Hill Industrial Park on the south-east Mountain.

Construction will begin next year on the plant that will make sliced deli meats and hot dogs and is expected to emit minimal odour.

The new facility is slated to be completed in 2014 and employ 670 people.

The move is being touted by city economic development officials, who have been working on the project since January, as one of the largest, if not the single largest private sector investment in the history of Hamilton.

It is also the largest food industry investment in Canada.

The new plant will be built next door to the Maple Leaf-owned Canada Bread facility that recently opened at the industrial park.

Maple Leaf is also building three other new plants across the country and closing several other operations including plants and distribution centres in east Hamilton, Burlington and Kitchener as part of a $560 million modernization plan.


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West Seattle Events and Announcements
Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. S.W.
206 937 7169
Starting July 20, get 40% off on any one item of your choice through the 26th. All items with blue tags are reduced 75% starting July 22. We still have a good selection of women's and men's summer clothing to take you through the end of the season. Consider putting your talents to work with our volunteers cashiering, sorting and pricing quality donated items and be part of our commitment to help find a cure for cancer. In just a 4 hour shift a week you can both make a real difference and feel good about yourself. The all volunteer run, nonprofit American Cancer Society is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Alzheimer's Association West Seattle Caregiver Support Group
Providence Mount St. Vincent
East Dining Room
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
2nd & 4th Mondays of month, 1:30-3 p.m. A free support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss. A place for caregivers to learn and gain support from other caregivers who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Also an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, and current research and treatment options. Information: Facilitator, Martha Smith 206-937-3701 x 28578 / HYPERLINK "http://www.alzwa.org" www.alzwa.org
2014 West Seattle Outdoor Movies
4410 California Ave. S.W.
Between Hotwire Coffee & Dr. Wolff
Bring blankets, chairs, family & friends for the 10th year of WS Outdoor Movies. There are concessions and raffles, with all proceeds going directly to charity. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Free movies start at dusk. Info on movies: www.wsmovies.org.
Saturdays: 7/26 Spice World; 8/2 Sleepless in Seattle; 8/9 The Blues Bothers; 8/16 The Goonies; 8/23 Frozen.
Hiawatha Summer Concert Series
Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave. S.W. - back lawn
All Ages, Free. This 6 week series is a partnership with the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.Thursdays, 6:30-8pm, July 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28. See Summer Concert line-up at http://www.admiralneighborhood.org/summer-concerts/
West Seattle Senior Center Needs Volunteers
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Make a difference by getting involved! For info 206-932-4044 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Neighborhood Appreciation BBQ/Alki Fun Fest
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Fri., Aug. 29, 5-7pm. All Ages. Free. We are thanking our neighbors as well as the families that participate in our community by throwing you a BBQ: burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit and all the fixings. It's a great time to meet neighbors, learn about community programs, and networking.
Camp Long Saturday Morning Family Nature Walks
5200 35th Ave S.W.
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday morning until schedule changes, 10:30 a.m.--Noon. See, engage with, learn about the plants, animals and fungi of Camp Long with the whole family, from the salamanders, owls and hawks, to the dragonflies, butterflies and beetles in season. $8-$12 per person suggested donation. Sign up at: firstname.lastname@example.com or 206-932-7225 / www.stewardshipadventures.com.
Stop 'N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Remember to donate reusable items ie kitchenware, tools, knickknacks, jewelry, linens, furniture, home decorations, clothing & accessories to the Senior Center's Stop'n Shop. Our thrift shop runs on the generous donations of folks like you!!! All donations tax deductible! Hours are 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seattle Accordion Club Program
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
Meets 2nd Monday of month. Social 7 p.m., program 7:30-9:30 p.m. The $5 admission fee includes coffee/tea and cookies or other sweets. The programs feature both professional and amateur accordionists and groups.
West Seattle Rotary Club Meeting
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Meets every Tuesday, Noon-1:30 p.m. Lunch $20.
Coworking Meetup
Office Junction
5230 California Ave. S.W., Suite B
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month, 12-1 p.m. These are free, informal brown bag lunches for freelancers, independent business professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs working from home or coffee shops. We discuss business ideas, share skills, get feedback on projects, collaborate and network. Read about our past meetings at www.wsofficejunction.com. Come join us!
Stop 'N Shop
4504 California Ave. S.W.
Volunteers Needed:
Weekend volunteers needed to cashier at the Stop "N Shop thrift store. You will meet new people, gain a sense of achievement and give back to your community. Shifts on Saturday and Sunday are from 10-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Volunteer consultant, computer lab assistant needed. Network experience needed (Microsoft server), maintain eleven lab computers and security system. Hours can vary.
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Seeking Host Families for International Students
Do you have a loving family and a spare room available at your home? Invite an international student to stay with you this year during his or her high school experience in the USA. Located in or near West Seattle. Financial stipend offered. For information: firstname.lastname@example.com or 781-362-2559.
Grief Support Group
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastoral Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W. (just north of the Parish Center under construction)
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. Anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome. Led by a pastoral counselor and staff member. Questions or RSVP John at 935-0358 ext. 110.
West Seattle Lion's Club Events
Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor
4217 S.W. Oregon St
Thursdays, Noon-1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted.
Call Harvey Rowe at 206-762-1221 for reservations by prior Tuesday evening. Lunch $7.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Peace Lutheran Church
8316 39th Ave. S.W.
Every Thursday evening, 7-8:15 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who meet to help solve compulsive overeating (obesity, anorexia and bulimia). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. OA is a non-profit international organization patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program. All are welcome. For more info 206-979-6665 or www.seattleoa.org.
AARP Defensive Driving Workshop
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton St.
First Saturday of every month, ongoing, 9-5:30 p.m. $12 for members, $14 non-members. Call 206-937-6122 for info or to RSVP.
Culinary Volunteers Needed
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
206-932-4044 x8
Great volunteer positions to utilize culinary talents. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Working with seniors and members of the community. Café assistants: 8:30-12:30 p.m. or 10:30-2 p.m., M-F. Kitchen Assistant: 9:30-1:30 p.m., M-F. Call Margie: 206-932-4044 x8 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Business Network with Westside Professionals
Alki Masonic Hall
4736 40th Ave. S.W.
Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. Build your business through referrals and networking. For info, contact email@example.com
Join the West Seattle Lion's Club
Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 S.W. Oregon St.
Meets every Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton
Come as a guest to grow your communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Mondays of each month, 12-1:00 PM. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for orientation. See http://daystarclub.toastmastersclub.org Email questions to :firstname.lastname@example.com or call 206-669-6511.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mount St. Vincent-1st floor, Rainier Room
4831 35th Ave S.W.
Every Tuesday, 5:45-7 p.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. Info: Jan 206-762-7844 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment or
Manicure/Pedicure Volunteers
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
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At Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon St.
Casino Trips via bus from West Seattle: call Flo at 206-938-1700.
Informal Conversational Spanish Classes
Fridays, 1-2:15 p.m. Facilitated by Suzanne Duffy-Kane, world language educator. Register: 206-932-4044.
Footcare & Manicures
Mondays, ongoing. Cost: Foot care $20 member/$22 non-member; Manicures w/polish $20 member/$22 non-member and no/polish $15 member or non-member. Cancellations must be made by 4 p.m. Friday prior to appointment to avoid being charged. Call 206-932-4044 ext. 1 for appointment.
Homestyle Lunches Daily
11:45-12:15 p.m. daily. FDA approved full meals for suggested donation of $3-$6. Reservations 206-932-4044.
The Cafe
9:30-1:30 p.m. daily. Nominally priced homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies.
Chair Massage
Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 15 minute appointments at $7/members or $9/non-members. Appointments with Eric LaSeur at 206-932-4044.
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Drop-in, $5 mem/$7 non-mem. Chair and standing postures (no floor sitting). Improve breathing, posture, flexibility, balance and peace of mind. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Enhance Fitness Exercise Classes
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, on-going, 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m. (2 sessions). Free to Group Health members or $30 for 5 weeks. Innovative and fun strength-training classes, using wrist & ankle weights, aerobics, balance and stretching.
Seeking ESL tutors
Volunteers 18+, fluent in English, certified and experienced teaching adults.. Application, interview and background check are required. Orientation and on-going support are provided. Info www.stjames-cathedral.org/immigrant or 206-382-4511 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
WSHS Host Families Needed
Host families are needed for foreign exchange students who will attend West Seattle High School for the second semester. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts. For info: 360-661-0552 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Old Clothes = New Opportunities Donation Station
Northwest Center 'Big Blue Truck'
Diamond Parking Lot
44th Ave. S.W. & S.W. Edmunds St.
Fridays - Sundays, 9-5 p.m. Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items at the donation station. List of donations accepted visit bigbluetruck.org or (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible and donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Guadalupe Church-Pastoral Care Center
7000 35th Ave. S.W.
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. TOPS is an encouraging weight loss support group with weigh-ins every Tuesday. For info at 206-932-2621.
Irish Dance Lessons
West Seattle VFW Hall
3601 S.W. Alaska St.
Mondays & Tuesdays in the late afternoon & early evenings. Open to children and adults. Information at 206-851-2102.
Providence Elizabeth House
3201 S.W. Graham St.
Volunteers for Playing Piano/Entertainment
Every second Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. We need someone to play piano or entertain seniors for an hour or so during Birthday Celebrations.
Volunteers for Sign Language Communication with Deaf
Come in once or twice a month to speak with a senior deaf resident. This would be very beneficial for us to have an opportunity to interact with them as well as provide practice to volunteer who studies or wants to practice using sign language.
BNI West Seattle Champion Meeting
The Kenney
7125 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Thursdays, 7:45-9:15 a.m. Learn how to grow your business with quality referrals. $10 includes breakfast.
District Council Meetings
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way S.W.
Third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. Representatives from neighborhood councils and other community organizations provide reports on what issues and concerns they are working on and announcements about up-coming community meetings and events.
Stay-at-home dads
Hiawatha Playfield Playground
2700 California Ave. S.W.
Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. A resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads are welcome. All fathers are invited.
Volunteers Needed
Providence Mount St. Vincent
4831 35th Ave. S.W.
Volunteers for hair salon, gift shop, child care, field trips, one-on-one visits with elderly residents. For info 937-3701 ext. 28170 or www.providence.org/themount
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I know that the easiest thing would be to cut my hair, but it's part of my identity so that's not going to happen. I've been growing it for years and I have never had short hair in my life. I will probably cut it after it has grown more.
And the other thing is, I am kind of trouble sleeper and I wake up very easily. I've tried to sleep with coconut oil in my hair, but I had to wash it because I couldn't sleep.
I have to try those oils! Which would be the best? Or does it really matter..
And I don't mind my roots. It bothers me more when wearing curly than straight, but I will get used to it. Don't really care if someone thinks I look trashy.
I've washed my hair upside-down for many years after I got acne in my upper-back. I thought it was reason to my tangly canopy(??) hair. But today when I washed my hair "normal" way, I couldn't apply product because it was so weird. Everything was so close to my scalp and I had to go back to rinse my hair upside-down. Again, this cause that my hair is weirdly clumped together(not in a good way) and I can't detangle after shower. It just doesn't work for me, I don't have as good waves then. I always detangle when I have conditioner and it's soaking wet. I forgot to take picture before I finger-comber the crown and applied FSG.
Today I used Wella mousse and little FSG. Still used sulphate shampoo, because I don't have anything else now. Isn't fully dried yet.
I think it's better this time.
But the back is more loose wave...
Not good, but better...
Does anyone have any clue what curl pattern hair is now?
The front appears to be layered.. that's probably why it has more curl, less weight to hold it down. For conditioning just the ends try putting it in a ponytail and then only conditioning the "tail", that helps me. Also try pre-poo conditioning for the ends.. I like EVOO but anything would work.
I have the same problem. If I do my hair upside down it gets tangled in the back but if I do it upright it gets stuck to my head. So I've start washing and rinsing it upright, then applying my product. After I do that I flip my head over and finger comb the hair away from my scalp and rake in product upside down. Then I scrunch and scrunch to get the clumps back and to get my hair to curl again. Flip over and scrunch some more. This also encourages the root curl for me. It's not CG but it's the only way I can do it.
Detangling after the shower can be tricky if you want to keep your clumps intact. Some people like the super soaker method. How come you can't detangle after rinsing?
There are a fair few drugstore conditioners that are CG friendly in Europe from Schwarzkopf, L'Oreal Elvive/ Elseve, Garnier, Inecto for co-washing.
L'Oreal use lots of ceramides and hydrolysed protein for damaged hair. Gliss Kur ultimate volume has hydrolysed protein and panthenol which is also good for damage.
There is nothing wrong in using silicones that resist building up if you are low pooing - amodimethicone, water soluble PEG-. That gives you more options. There is nothing 'fail' about low pooing, its permitted in the Curly Girl Handbook.
What strikes me is you are likely not using oils the best way for wavies, and not using a leave in conditioner. Are you using hydrolysed protein? This boosts wave and volume, patch repairs damage.
Why the egg and avocado? 20 minutes won't do anything except make washing your hair a challenge, and risk weighing hair down/ making it greasy. The right conditioner should weigh hair down less and be more effective at clumping, detangling, patch repairing damage.
As already stated penetrating oils like coconut need to be left many hours on dry hair to be of any use. You can do this daytime if you are staying home or night. I can't even tell its in if I do it right and I have chronic insomnia. I oil mostly the tail of a pony but also in sections and loosely bun with Spin Pins from a pound shop/ dollar store.
Oils can be left in as part of your leave in conditioner which makes distributing tiny amounts easier. Leave in conditioner can be mixed with flaxseed gel to make a curl cream (see Sciencey Hairblog). Xanthan gum can be used to make flaxseed harder hold and wave boosting.
Your plopping time is a long time for damaged ends that are probably overly porous but not protected by plenty of conditioner, that would cause frizz/ pouf/ straight underlayers for my colour damaged hair.
Ultimately you will probably have to live with less than great hair as you grow it out, especially if your roots are low porosity and/ or you can't find a way to do treatments properly.
Lauraimes, I am waiting for them to re-stock KCCC! Then I'll order that and KCKT. Maybe something else too, but KCCC is quite pricey, so I don't afford to go crazy.. I wish I could!
I'm waiting for that, too! I finally discovered, after an entire tub, how KCCC works for me. I liked it, but I couldn't get consistent results with it. Turns out that I have to apply it to damp hair as opposed to (soaking) wet, as most curlies do. I'm so impatient.
I love KCKT. I see it as a detangler that I can leave-in without weighing down my hair. I only need a pea-sized amount to detangle my entire hair. The consistency is really nice, as is the smell. I would not say that it is a leave-in perse though. Most people find it is not moisturising enough, and I can see why they think so. I use it primarily as a detangler.


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Thanks a lot! I will definitely check it out!
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Try here? http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artemna
I have one of hers, and the art style is kind of a mix of influences anime and american comics.
Or, if your friend likes really bizar stuff, here http://www.etsy.com/shop/joannedorothea
This has a spine, but it's self published: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57671767/birdsong-songbird-track-one-wi...
A bunch of the people involved with it have done minicomics. I like pretty much all of their stuff a lot.


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Your So-Called Future Life: Homes and To-Do Lists Get 'Smart'
In the smart home of the future, your milk jug will tell you when your milk has gone sour, your plants will text you when they need watering and with solar panels on your roof, you may not even need to be connected to the power grid.
This week on WNYC's New Tech City, host Manoush Zomorodi tours a "Home of the Future" where appliances talk to their owners and each other and furniture can be taken apart and hung on the wall.
"The systems are going to start talking to each other," says Piers Fawkes, founder of the consulting firm PSFK, which set up the smart home (really, a smart apartment) in Manhattan.
Across town, some Brooklyn homeowners are teaming up to bring their apartments and houses solar technology. WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports on Solarize Brooklyn, a coalition that's trying to help hundreds of families make their own electricity.
Finally, Astrid, one of the most popular to-apps shuts down for good August 5th. Jill Duffy, PC Magazine's resident productivity expert, gives her advice on the strategies and apps for staying on task and organizing your life in a digital world.
This is an extended podcast of New Tech City. You can listen to the broadcast version every Wednesday morning at 5:50 and 7:50 a.m. on WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820 and New Jersey Public Radio or subscribe to the program on iTunes.


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Change & Choice: Britain in an Interdependent World
Compiled by Neil Taylor and Robin Richardson
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In the small village of Dorala, Sri Lanka, no-one has ever travelled beyond the island. Few people have been as far as the beach resort only ten miles away, where thousands of Western tourists gather. Yet the villagers' lives are profoundly affected by decisions made in the tourists' homelands. Forty-nine per cent of the labour force in Dorala work as farmers, handloom weavers, or on tea and rubber estates. As world commodity prices rise and fall, and import controls on textiles are lifted or imposed, so the chances of earning a living wage in Dorala fluctuate. How the world has changed 'from a collection of separate places into a single system of interacting parts' is the theme of Change & Choice, a resource pack for teachers produced by the Centre for World Development Education. It's substantial, both in content and quantity. Five case studies (like the one on Dorala) provide concrete examples of global interdependence. Each is accompanied by a large, informative poster for the classroom wall. Visually this is the most attractive and accessible part of the pack. The five discussion papers - environment, trade, investment, food and health, and aid - are more densely argued and pitched to the teacher or group leader. So too are the 18 fact sheets - visually flat, with a glut of statistics and a dearth of imaginative graphics. But the information contained in the factsheets and discussion papers is too good to miss. A teacher willing to do a little extra could present the material more excitingly. The pack suggests practical ways that students could explore their own environment to discover links with the larger world. Detailed source lists of further booklets, visual aids and games are also helpful. Although the pack was written for British 15-16 year olds, the analyses of world issues would hold for any Western nation. However, the editors admit the material is more advanced than 'virtually all' textbooks for pupils of that age. Certainly older students, including adults, will find it concise and stimulating. For younger pupils it will need to be filtered through an enthusiastic teacher.
This column was published in the August 1980 issue of New Internationalist. To read more, buy this issue or subscribe.


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