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posted on 25 Dec 2010, 11:24
Just OK
Julie has owned it for more than one year before publishing this review
The phone has developed a long lang switching between landscape and portrait mode and the screen often freezes when being rotated while a call is coming in.
For texting- it doesn't pick up on the keys being hit that well and just guesses what you want to type which is annoying.Build quality 8/10Reception 7/10Call quality 9/10Internet 5/10Multimedia 8/10Camera 4/10UI speed 6/10Everyday usage 3/10Text input 3/10Display 4/10Battery 6/10
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posted on 10 Nov 2010, 11:31
Great phone i've ever had
everwin15 has owned it for less than year before publishing this review
It is great phone. It works extremely fast, great call quality, user interface. multimedia except below par speaker and camera. Camera quality is too bad compare to other 3.2 mp camera phone. Can say it has only vga resolution. In my opinion, is great phone and worth to buy it.Build quality 10/10Reception 10/10Call quality 8/10Internet 7/10Multimedia 8/10Camera 3/10UI speed 10/10Everyday usage 10/10Text input 8/10Display 9/10Battery 7/10
- fast
- easy to use
- unique touch
- great call quality
- worse speaker
- worse camera
- low battery life
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posted on 17 Oct 2010, 04:17
Just The right Tool!
A great business tool when fully utilised, this is just all its required nothing more! multitasking friendly and responsive.
i've used quite a number of phones and this is just it. i got one initially for 5months it got lost and i wasnt myself until i got this one, my old back up made it look like nothing was missing! great phone.
people complain about the lag, but dont understand that they run many apps at a time because of its multitasking, and before one command is through they have chaged to several screens to run others, the phone smartly stops you from going further, execute your previous commands and allows you to continue. thats cool i guess it suits me. it never hanged on me at least.Design 9/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Multitasking
- visible screen outdoor in the sun in africa!
- friendly
- secure bluetooth
- big screen
- compact
- smaaartttt!
- vulnerable to the slightest fall!
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RIP to RIM
posted on 25 Sep 2010, 12:40
Buy if you're a BB fan, If not, buy something else
I had a Nokia 5800 which is a good phone regardless of its crappy OS, then I changed to the storm 2. which is not a bad phone, but it doesn't stand a fight with today's generation phones out there. In my personal experience with this phone, sometimes is unresponsive, lags a lot, and the battery only last the day. the worst part is that RIM WILL NOT update the OS of this phone to the most recent OS released... I feel really disappointed from RIM, they just keep updating the phones like a quarter the speed of their competitors and don't care about their customers, seriously, I have to wait 2-3 minutes to reset the phone?, with my old Nokia I just wait a couple secs. and that's it... I think I made a really bad choice when purchasing this "smart"...phone..., when the Nokia C6-01 or C7 comes out, I'll surely buy one and sell the storm 2...Design 9/10Features 8/10Performance 6/10
- -Great business tool
- -Social Networking apps work great
- -Good sound (regardless of its basic music player)
- -Making difference with the clickable touchscreen
- -Calls sounds clear
- -Good amount of apps to be downloaded
- -Auto turn off/on mode saves energy by a lot
- -Messages, Chats & Updates can be seen in the top bar
- -Awesome multitasking device
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posted on 12 Jan 2010, 14:00
What is with all the dust under the screen!!!!!!!
I had the first Storm; first one had problem with one of the corners of the screen not clicking/registering, the next one had dust fill underneath the screen, the next one was a "fat fingered" duplicate ESN number that couldn't fully be registered to my name, the next one was dead upon arrival, the next round was the "fat fingered" phone that they somehow were able to register, that one eventually died also randomly on vacation, and the next one started to fill up with dust in the camera lens.
So...after the last call into support on the first model Storm, I was upgraded to the Storm 2. Now after only a couple months, the flash cover is filled with dust and the screen is starting to get some under it. I thought that they fixed this with the stationary screen, but apparently not. Why in the world don't they just put a rubber sealant along the edges of the bloody screen???? If I have to do it over again, I may consider going to the hardware store and getting some flixible black cauk and doing just that myself.
Besides that though, I love the phone and features. Seems a bit better than the first one, but the upgraded firmware on the first one really helped it out a lot. The only thing that drives me crazy is that you can't hang up quickly. Since the call buttons are now touch activated, you have to sit there with you finger on the end button for a couple of seconds before it registers and you can push down.Design 1/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Great apps and GPS functionality with most of them.
- Stupid design flaw that allows dust to get under the display and the camera lens/flash cover.
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Ian Smelly-Farts
posted on 06 Jan 2010, 23:23
I have had a cell phone for about 6 years now i just got the new storm 2...AND I LOVE IT!! ITS AMAZING AND SO USER FRIENDLY! it kicks all my previous phones butts! GET ONE! i thought this phone would be hard to use and difficult to understand how to use, but in less than a day the screen was amazingly easyier than an all touch screen and than a plain QWERT keyboard also! )although it did feel weird at first) I love how you can customize the theme of the phone which makes it so i will not get bored of it as quick as i usually do with phones... which is a huge +!Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Big display
- screen resolution
- camera flash
- apps
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posted on 25 Dec 2009, 22:49
wow..glad waited.....
This is my first black berry and love it. Nice big bright screen.easy to use features and great call quality.I have had the phone for 2 weeks now and have to admit it takes some time to get use to.. Battery sucks have to charge it daily but I do ise it a lot and I never let the battery get below 20%. Camera is ok why they did not go for 5 mega pixel. App memory could be more..overall the phone is excelled and glad I waited for it...Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Big bright screen. Easy to use. Great call quality.wi.fi. Loud speaker..great apps and features.
- Battery.app memory
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Rick R--Maine
posted on 22 Dec 2009, 11:56
The Best Smartphone On The Market!!!!!!
This is by far the best smartphone I've ever had. It's my first Blackberry. Had a Verizon XV6800 with Windows it was OK.
This Blackberry does everything I need it too do and then some. Highly recommended!!! Very sharp looking. It works beautifullyDesign 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Sure Touch
- Browser
- App World
- Camera
- None
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Voltage Fire
posted on 11 Dec 2009, 09:06
The Storm2 is the best phone I've ever had. I use the hell ot of it everyday. I've used this thing so much that the screen is fading.
Design 10/10Features 9/10Performance 9/10
- Wi-Fi, Awesome Camera
- None
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posted on 05 Dec 2009, 07:09
Excellent Phone
Each time I upgrade a phone, it is better than the last one. The Storm 2 is no exception. This is my best phone yet and my first touch screen model.
PROS (listed in no particular order):
1.) Fast (applications and switching from portrait to landscape view)
2.) Responsive
3.) Fun to use (and addictive)
4.) Good size and weight (I hate light phones. The S2 feels solid and good build quality.)
5.) Nice loud, clear speaker (calls, music, ringtones all sound really good)
6.) Camera (excellent quality for a cell phone camera)
7.) Call quality
1.) Browser is slow (hope to be improved in '10)
2.) Software needs an option/indicator so that it is easier to see the letter you are touching while typing.
Hopefully, RIM keeps working on tweaking the software because this phone is worth keeping around for a long time. The active click action is easy to do (similar to pressing a physical keyboard) and offers a very nice selection feedback response.
When I have tried other brands of touch phones I always accidentally press when I want to touch and touch when I want to press. There is no confusion when using the Storm.Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 9/10
- Fast, responsive, fun to use, good size and weight, nice loud and clear speaker, good camera, excellent call quality.
- browser needs updated, options for typing indicators for touchscreen.
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posted on 16 Nov 2009, 11:47
I'm a BB fanatic! I've owned several over the past 3 years. I had the Storm for about 2 days before I couldn't stand anymore. I went back to my trusty Curve 8330. I ordered the Storm2 when it was available and I loved it. Thought that they finally got it right. Well after about 2 weeks of use now I've had dozens of complete freezes and several reboots. Also the lower left corner and upper right corner seem to stick in? I know that with the new tecnology there are four sensors but whatever acknowledges the screen press isn't working. I have to tap the phone on my hand to get it to work. This is right over the send button. I am pretty forgiving of issues and hope that they can work this out. Until then, I've jumped ship and gone to the Tour. Wish I could wait for the Tour2 (trackpad, wifi, ect) Oh well, you can't keep up with the times, as they are a changing!Design 8/10Features 9/10Performance 6/10
- Great looks and phone, os rocks
- Screen buggy STILL!
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posted on 14 Nov 2009, 09:10
I love this phone! I was a bit hesitant to get the S2 because of the problems with the S1 but I haven't had any regrets. I really like the Sure-Press screen. I can type just as fast (if not faster) on the S2 than I could on my Curve and I like the click sound. The response time is good, although I have to admit I haven't gotten it loaded down with too many apps yet. The reception and sound quality is good. The email is lightning fast! The design and appearance of the phone is absolutely beautiful, unlike VZs other recent release (which shall remain nameless but you know which one I'm talking about) which is rather fugly. No need to hide this bad boy in a case! Of course, there is always room for improvement. Here would be my suggestions to RIM for the Storm 3: 1) More app memory. As App World becomes more popular and has more selection, we will need more room for apps. 2) Better camera. 3.2 MP is in the ballpark, but a lot of new phones are rocking 5.0 MP. 3) Needs a better browser, which I think is in the works.Design 10/10Features 8/10Performance 8/10
- Attractive design.
- Fast.
- Easy typing.
- Good reception and call quality.
- 3.2 MP camera is so yesterday.
- A bit heavy.
- Could use more app memory.
- Browser needs work.
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posted on 07 Nov 2009, 14:22
Storm 1 vs Storm 2
I am also an indirect Verizon agent and agree that the software is a big key to the differences
in these two phones. Except for the doubling of the memory and adding wi-fi, the biggest difference
is Blackberry's new OS 5.0. Add the new software to the Blackberry Storm 1 and it's a whole new animal.
If wi-fi isn't a huge need and you're not pusing your memory limits, there's certainly no big reason to
rush out and grab a Storm2. Upgrade your software first ( it's free ) and experience your new phone.Design 9/10Features 9/10Performance 9/10
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Indirect Agent
posted on 04 Nov 2009, 18:56
OS not the phone
I am a Verizon Agent and one thing people need to keep in mind is that Blackberry also just updated the OS. The Storm 2 and 1 both have a new OS 5 now. With the OS update Storm 1 runs just as good as Storm 2 just without WiFi. I've had a Storm 1 for about a year and as soon as I updated to OS 5 it was like a brand new phone (A storm 2 basically). I've even had enough issues with my storm that verizon offered me a new phone. Customer service offered me a number of other phones but said a Storm 2 wouldn't make a difference seeing as they run the same OS.All I'm saying is don't junk Storm 1 and run for a Storm 2 until you run the OS update on your Storm 1.Design 8/10Features 8/10Performance 9/10
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posted on 04 Nov 2009, 13:21
I've waited a long to get the storm 2 and that I finally have it I found that there is anything wrong with it. It has a great battery life then the first storm did and its faster too. I very happy with the improvement with this phone I haven't found a let down in this phone.Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Battery is great and is very quick.
- Nothing at all!!
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posted on 04 Nov 2009, 11:12
Let the party begin!
Honestly, i was a little hesitant to get this phone do to the first gen storm with all those bugs. One thing i can tell all you blackberry lovers out there who are skeptical about this phone, feel good about grabbing this one because this one is a winner! Very responsive and the typing on it is just a joy. To many good things to say about but it's only up to you to see it and experience it in person.Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
- Design, wifi, touch screen is very responsive!
- haven't found one...
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John Tran
posted on 03 Nov 2009, 11:04
storm 2 rocks
I've only many phones. I have owned the iPhone 3G and 3GS. I recently switched over from ATT to Verizon because of the service and i get better reception with Verizon (WAY BETTER). The storm 2 is not a iphone and in my opinion there will be no phone that can compete with the iphone. Iphone is a totally different phone. I'm tired of people comparing the storm 1 or storm 2 to the iphone. THE TWO PHONE ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT PHONES!! iphone is more for web browsing and having some fun with it. BB Storm is for business.
I love the clicking of the screen. It feels really good when i text people and i text alot.
-Reception is awesome
-the OS is alot faster and smoother
-battery life is okay
-the camera is nice and smooth. takes very good picturesDesign 9/10Features 8/10Performance 9/10
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posted on 02 Nov 2009, 17:32
This phone sucks. I am an ideirect agent for Verizon Wireless and was really looking forward to the Storm 2. Wo was it a let down when we recieved them in the store. I was looking for it to be a normal touch screen phone like the iPhone but that is not the case. Yous still have to click in on the screen. What a bummer and if your are looking for something comparable to the iPhone the closest thing is going to be the HTC Imagio, HTC Desire, or the DROID. What a let down BlackBerry.Design 4/10Features 5/10Performance 6/10
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Fast Eddy
posted on 02 Nov 2009, 17:12
I did have the Storm and it did have it problems. I have found nothing but good with the Storm 2. All is better including; battery life, reception, ease of use, just works the way it should. the e-mail function is flawless and works like a charm. Voice quality is very good. this is the one, it does what it is advertised to do and does it well.
You should give it a try, it is a whole new phone, not just a reworked Storm.Design 10/10Features 10/10Performance 10/10
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posted on 02 Nov 2009, 13:15
To the person gave it a 5 star.
shouldn't your review be for storm 1 and not storm 2? your review has nothing to do with storm 2 and you don't even only own one.
I just bought the storm 2. I switched over from sprint. i had the HTC Hero. It lagged alot. Anyways, the storm 2 is so much better then the storm 1. I use to own a storm 1. The typing on this is WAY better. The browser has improved, its alot faster then the old one. so far i am enjoying the phone and great to be back with the best carrier (Verizon)
Design 8/10Features 8/10Performance 9/10
- -faster
- -cleaner
- -better to type with
- -overall performance is better then storm 2
- i just wish the BB OS looks better.
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posted on 01 Nov 2009, 15:21
Returned Storm 1 Love Storm2
Hated first Storm. Moved to Tour but screen was too small for internet browsing, and no wifi. Love Storm2. It is perfect. Maps had problem but now fixed. Use wifi all the time for faster downloading. Phone automatically grabs wifi and everything moves instantly. Have used windows mobile based phones, Blackberrys, and Voyager. Couldn't be happier.Design 10/10Features 9/10Performance 10/10
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SAN DIEGO -- Infielder Chad Tracy is the leader of the "Goon Squad," which is another name for the Nationals' bench. Like all the players on the bench, Tracy was off to a slow start, but it was forgotten -- at least on Friday night -- as the Nationals edged the Padres, 6-5, in 10 innings at Petco Park.
Entering Friday's action, Tracy was hitting .162 when manager Davey Johnson called on him to pinch-hit for Rafael Soriano in the 10th inning.
The score was tied at 5 when Tracy swung at a 1-1 pitch from right-hander Huston Street and hit the ball over the right-field wall for his first home run of the season. It was also the seventh pinch-hit homer for the left-handed-hitting Tracy. Five of those home runs have come against the Padres.
"I was trying to hit something hard. I'm trying not to think too much," Tracy said. "I was thinking middle of the field and caught it out front a little bit.
"I was fired up. As a collective group, we haven't really come in and won a ballgame for us yet. Last year, we did that early on -- the first series of the year. It took a little longer this year. That's something that could get us going. We can feed off each other."
Then came right-hander Drew Storen, who battled in the bottom of the 10th inning to save his first game of the season. After getting a quick out, John Baker hit a ball that deflected off Storen's right hand and Baker reached first on a single.
Johnson, pitching coach Steve McCatty and head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz went to Storen's aid to make sure he was OK and he was.
"I know I'm very lucky because it hit in the ideal spot," Storen said. "It hit on the base of the palm. Not exactly the smartest move that I ever had on the field. It's all instinct, I guess."
Alexi Amarista was the next hitter and he singled to right-center field to put runners on first and third. Chris Denorfia followed and struck out on a changeup.
"I made a quality pitch and I'm pretty happy about it," Storen said.
Everth Cabrera followed and hit a ground ball to third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who bobbled the ball, but was able to get Cabrera to end the game.
"That was a blip for Soriano," Johnson said. "He has been really good. But a good opportunity for Drew and he did the job. Instead of ... throwing, he actually pitched. It was a big strikeout getting Denorfia. That was huge. He threw a great breaking ball. It had bite to it. It was good for a couple of guys. We got Storen back and Tracy."
The Nationals also was able to get Adam LaRoche back. A few weeks ago, everyone was wondering what was wrong with LaRoche. On May 1st, he was hitting .129 with three home runs and nine RBIs.
Talk to the Padres, however, and they will tell you nothing is wrong with the left-handed-hitting slugger after he drove in four runs on two homers. LaRoche also leads all visiting ball players with 10 home runs at Petco Park.
"You think it would be 20 other parks than this one," LaRoche said. "It plays pretty big. I know they moved the fences in which helped us out a little bit. I don't know what it is here. I see the ball good."
Right-hander Burch Smith started for the Padres and he dominated the Nationals the first three innings by striking out five batters. He also was given a 2-0 lead after one inning.
With left-hander Gio Gonzalez on the mound, Kyle Blanks singled to right field, scoring Everth Cabrera. On the same play, Bryce Harper's throw to third base went past Zimmerman for an error and that allowed Jesus Guzman to score the second run of the game.
But the Nationals would take the lead in the fourth inning against Smith. After Harper and Zimmerman hit consecutive singles to start the inning, LaRoche swung at a 1-0 pitch and hit the ball over the right-center field fence to give Washington a 3-2 lead. LaRoche extended his hitting streak to 14 games.
"It's the same. It's just one at-bat to the next. I feel great," LaRoche said. "Right now, when I feel good, I'm hitting the ball good or taking some walks. I'm getting closer."
Two innings later, the Nats added to their lead using the long ball against Smith. With one out, Zimmerman hit a ball that barely went over the right-field fence for his second home run of the season.
LaRoche followed and hit his second home run of the night, a solo shot that went over the center field wall. It was the second time this season that LaRoche hit two home runs in a game.
"I felt like I lost some velocity," Smith said. "[The home runs] were up and over the plate. Guys at this level will make you pay for it."
Gonzalez ended up with a no decision. He lasted 6 2/3 innings, allowed three runs -- two earned -- struck out five batters and walked three.
It looked like it was going to be a short night for Gonzalez after he threw 45 pitches over the first two innings, but he settled down the rest of the way and allowed one more run, which was a home run by Jedd Gyorko.
But the Padres tied the game in the ninth inning by scoring two runs off closer Rafael Soriano. But it was the leader of the Goon Squad who was able to get the job done for the Nationals.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Now, years later, Beyoncé still demonstrates just how irreplaceable she is as a solo artist, having released four albums (the latest called, appropriately, 4 — reviewed here) with some of the most memorable and gay-celebrated singles in pop music history. Not every artist can say they've had a gay boy lead a football team to glory by performing "Single Ladies," as seen on Glee. And not every artist can say they have 16 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most honored artists in Grammy history.
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A Muslim community hoping to open an Islamic centre in an abandoned Worcester Park pub has decided to withdraw its proposals following a public consultation.
The Shia Ismaili community had intended to open a centre at the Worcester Park Tavern in Park Terrace for exercise classes, seniors day clubs and quiet meditation.
But plans for this were withdrawn after a consultation took place inside the building last year and the community group decided that an alternative site should be sought.
A spokesman from the group said: "The Ismaili community would like to thank all the respondents for their feedback and participation in the consultation process.
"It remains the hope of members of the Ismaili community who are part of the wider community, that this building will soon be put to good use."
A petition to stop the tavern from being used as an Ismaili centre gathered more than 1,700 signatures.
Kingston councillor David Fraser (Old Malden ward) said: "It is good news.
"In fairness to the group I will give them credit. They did listen to the people and if the people were more in favour they would have carried on. I have a high regard for them now.
"But it would have been a traffic nightmare."
The group currently have centres in Kensington, East Finchley, Croydon and Hounslow which have hosted open art exhibitions, talks for the elderly by Age Concern and early childhood development discussions.
The Ismaili Centre in South Kensington was the first centre to be specially designed and built for Ismailis in the Western world and was inaugurated in 1985 by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
This sector of Islam is different to the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jama'at group that had its second application for a mosque at the old bank chambers in Green Lane rejected.


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Pork producer margins lost another $7.41 per head for the week ending on Nov. 2, compared to the week before. Meanwhile for the same week, packer margins improved by 57 cents per head.
Farrow-to-finish producers averaged a $9.37-per-head loss on the week, according to Sterling Marketing, Vale, Ore. That compares to the previous week when producer margins were in the red by just $1.96 per head. One year ago, producers were making a $18.43-per-head profit on average in early November.
Feed costs have generally stabilized in the last few weeks, holding around $134 for hogs placed into finishing; a year ago, that cost was $103.14.
Hog slaughter continues its strong seasonal run, although weights continue light. Hog prices for the week of Nov. 2, were down slightly at $82.26 per hundredweight compared with the week before at $84.59 based on western Corn Belt negotiated lean-carcass bids.
Packer profits inched up slightly, reported at $2.84 per head, compared to $2.27 the week before. Sterling Marketing reports that for early November in 2011, packers were averaging a profit of $9.27 per head.
The Sterling Pork Profit Tracker for the week ending Nov. 2:
- Average farrow-to-finish margins: -$9.37 per head
- Average pork packer margins: $2.27 per head
Sterling Marketing provides the Sterling Pork and Beef Profit Trackers, which are calculated using actual weekly prices for hogs and cattle, feed costs, pork and beef cutout prices, drop credits and other factors that influence profit margins.
Cattle feedlot losses have been fluctuating, but showed an improvement for the week ending on Nov. 3. Average margins were reported at $32.68 per head, compared with $56.64 for the week before and a $34.82-per-head profit for the same period in 2011.
Declines in boxed beef prices and steady cash fed cattle prices last week caused packer margins dropped by more than $30 per head. Sterling Marketing reports beef packers lost $76.48 per head for the week ending Nov. 3. One week before, losses were $45.46 per head and one year ago they averaged $55.18.
The Sterling Beef Profit Tracker for the week ending Nov. 3:
- Average feedyard margins: -$32.68 per head
- Average packer margins: -$76.48 per head
- Sterling Profit Quotient: -118.2
The Sterling Pork and Beef Profit Trackers are produced by Sterling Marketing Inc. and John Nalivka, president, Vale, Ore., and are published weekly by Pork Network.


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Make your day special with a Laser Pegs themed birthday party!
For a kid, there is nothing more fun and exciting than planning out your next birthday party. Whether their birthday is next week, next month or six months down the road, it is never too early to start dreaming up their perfect day and thinking about all of the fun activities that they are going to have at their party.
For instance, they could have an outdoor party where they play their favorite sport, a classic sleepover with a few of their closest friends, or even a themed party based around one of their favorite movies or their favorite toy. Laser Pegs, for example, are a great toy for bringing kids together at any kind of party or event, and can provide hours of fun and entertainment for everyone involved.
With Laser Pegs, you can follow one of our popular kit models to build a Butterfly or Spaceship, or even build your own creation with the light up pieces that easily snap together to build structures of all shapes and sizes. Your child could even build their own light up birthday cake to celebrate their big day, without ever having to worry about blowing out the lights of Laser Pegs.
If your kids are a big fan of Laser Pegs and want to make them a part of their next birthday, here are just a few ways in which you can incorporate this fun, educational toy into your next party:
Have A Timed Build Off
If your child and their friends are big fans of toys that build and connect, have them race against each other to build one of their favorite Laser Pegs classic creations, such as the Tractor or the Rocket. To play this game, separate the children at the party into equal teams, or even teams of one, and have them race against the clock to see who can build the same design the fastest. Whoever finishes in the shortest amount of time gets a prize.
Have A Dance Party
One of the most fun aspects of Laser Pegs is their exciting light up features. There are three different light modes to choose from, including constant, flash and strobe. Combining the different colors with these light modes can provide the perfect backdrop our outline for a dance floor. Have your kids put on their favorite high energy tunes and turn off the lights for their own kid-friendly dance club.
Have A Unique Creations Contest
If you have a party full of creative, inventive children, see what they can really do when they put their Laser Pegs skills to the test. This game is similar to a build off, but instead of following along with one of our pre-designed kit manuals, have children design and build their own creations. Give them a set amount of time and pieces, and at the end of the designated time, have a team of adult judges vote for their favorites. That person will get a special prize.
If your child has a birthday party coming up, consider incorporating Laser Pegs into their big day! Check out our shop today to select one of our popular pre-made models or create a creation all in your own. Happy building!


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New Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Vera Institute
ACLS invites applications for the third competition of the Public Fellows program. The program will place 20 recent Ph.D.s from the humanities and humanistic social sciences in two-year staff positions at partnering organizations in government and the nonprofit sector. Fellows will participate in the substantive work of these organizations and receive professional mentoring. The fellowship provides a stipend of $65,000 per year as well as individual health insurance.
This program, made possible by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, aims to expand the reach of doctoral education in the U.S. by demonstrating that the capacities developed in the advanced study of the humanities have wide application, both within and beyond the academy. Now in its third year, this innovative initiative allows talented humanities Ph.D.s to gain valuable, career-launching experience in areas such as arts management, development, communications, public administration, and digital media.
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Frazier GIDP ends the inning. Bats up 4-3 heading into the 5th.
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Justin Walker is done in Dayton. Final Line
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Carolina still leads 1-0 after 3. Yonder Alonso to lead off the 4th for Carolina.
Heisey, Francisco, Frazier, Alonso.
I don't know how all the positions work out, but this seems to be exactly what the big club needs.
Maybe the FO does have a clue.
Carolina up 1-0 in the 5th. Montano 4.1ip, 1h, 0bb, 3k so far.
Ramon Ramirez comes in to relieve Baez and gets the final out of the inning on 1 pitch. Bats up 6-3 in the middle of 6.
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Could it be that the life Daphne's always wanted is right under her nose?
Daphne Sweeten left Parisand a job she lovedto marry the man of her dreams in the U.S. But when he stands her up on their wedding day, she's left reeling and senseless. Literally. She's been trained as a perfume creator and now her sense of smell has disappeared along with her fiancé.
She has to figure out why her nose isn't working, fix it, and get back to Paris. Meanwhile, she'll rely on her chemistry skills and just hope her new boss at Gibraltar Products, Jesse, doesn't notice her failing senses. They'll be working together on household fragrances, not posh perfumes. How hard can it be?
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DUCKgirlAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5December 12, 2012DUCKgirlAge: 25-34Gender: femaleThe Scent of Rain
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When deprived of her most prized sense, Daphne discovers a life she never expected, right under her nose.
Daphne Sweeten has left Paris - and a career she loves - in order to marry a man she loves even more. But when he stands her up on their wedding day, Daphne's left reeling. Trained as a professional "nose" or perfume creator, Daphne soon realizes that her sense of smell has somehow disappeared too.
In the days following she moves to Dayton, Ohio, to take on a job creating fragrances for household products. Without her sense of smell, she must rely on her chemistry skills, and hope her handsome new boss, Jesse Lightner, doesn't notice before she can figure out how to get it back.
Despite her desire to return to Paris, she can't deny the way Jesse makes her feel. But when Daphne approaches former contacts, she learns her missing ex-fiancé has somehow snagged her old job.
As Daphne and Jesse work on a signature scent for their new line, she feels God at work in her life as never before. And the promise of what is possible is as fresh as the scent of rain.
I just got my new Kindle and I love reading on it. I couldn't put this book down. The story was so engaging that I wanted to find out what happened next. The story was a little predictable but I still really enjoyed it. I like to lose my self in a book that doesn't require a lot of thought, that is exactly what this book is. Love it!
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
mindyWisconsinAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Scent of RainDecember 4, 2012mindyWisconsinAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 3Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3What a horrible thing! Not only to have the man you planned on spending the rest of your life with stand you up at the altar, but to also have the one thing disappear from you that you counted on as a money maker.
Daphne is trained as a perfume creator and without her sense of smell, she can no longer do her job properly. But God has shown her amazing promises and that good can conquer evil- love can win and in Him all things are possible.
This was a lovely read and I think I learned a few things from the characters. Life isn't always easy, but with God, all things ARE possible.
AddLibrarianAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5EnjoyableOctober 19, 2012AddLibrarianAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 3I really enjoyed learning a little bit about professional noses and the perfume business, but I don't feel that Scent of Rain is up to Billerbeck's usual standard. I usually really identify with her female leads, but Daphne fell a little short for me although I found Jesse's story to be very compelling. Of course this might be because Daphne is so calm about being left at the alter. I would probably be a hysterical mess! I'm going to chalk it up to personal preference especially since I loved Split Ends and A Billion Reasons Why.
kp07193 Stars Out Of 5The Scent of RainOctober 17, 2012kp0719Quality: 3Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3Daphne Sweeten's life seemed to fall apart in a moment. Her fiancé, Mark left her standing alone on the day they had planned to marry!
Daphne had left an ideal job at a perfumery in Paris, France to return to the states for a scent formulation job in Dayton, OH. Now Daphne's only choice is to go on to Dayton alone. She arrives at her new job to meet her new boss, Jesse who seems to have hang-ups of his own.
Daphne and Jesse begin to work together to formulate a new scent to save their company. God has new things planned for their lives that they never imagined!
Teddy GAge: 35-44Gender: female2 Stars Out Of 5Intriguing Premise, Disappointing Plot HolesOctober 2, 2012Teddy GAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 2Value: 3Meets Expectations: 2Daphne Sweeten has been Paris-trained to be a professional "nose," someone who can recognize over 5,000 different scents. Dreaming of a job in the French perfume industry, and with ambitions to create her own fragrances, she instead finds herself left at the altar and heading to Dayton, Ohio to work in a failing household goods department. As if that doesn't seem drastic enough of a change, she now finds herself without the one thing she prides herself on - her sense of smell is completely gone. How will she find herself and her true worth without being able to do what she does best?
The Scent of Rain had an intriguing premise - who are we if we lose our most identifying feature? Daphne had to deal with unexpected turn after unexpected turn, and she couldn't even rely on the self she knew. While I enjoyed the idea of the story, and I cheered for the Daphne who kept trying to make the most of the situation, this book fell a little flat for me. There was the letter from the ex-fiance, Mark, which Daphne never found time to read, and nobody explained to her. Wouldn't it be natural to read it immediately? Or have someone leak the information in it if it's that juicy? It just felt like a plot hole to me.
Also, the relationship between Daphne and her boss, Jesse, didn't ring true. (Possible spoilers here!) While it seemed natural for them to be drawn together, and I actually enjoyed the idea of them falling for each other, it happened too quickly to feel real. There was just no transition between them both saying they needed time, or refusing the idea of the relationship, to being committed to each other.
I liked the idea of the story, and I liked most of the characters, but I really feel this story could have been done better. So, I feel that I can only give this book 2 stars. I have read other books by Kristen Billerbeck and have enjoyed them more, so I can still recommend this author!
I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my honest review.
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Let me start by saying that I like Emmylou Harris, but I can't say that I've followed her enough to know much from her catalog save some signature tunes. But I had to see her. I mean, it is Emmylou Harris, and while I can't say she disappointed, she wasn't quite what I expected.
On tour for her 2011 release Hard Bargain, Harris played a healthy set of old and new Thursday night, coming in just over the two-hour mark. With an impressive catalog of 26 albums, she wasn't short for material. She opened the show with the new "Six White Cadillacs," a playful tune that set a welcoming tone. Without missing a beat, she followed up with "Orphan Girl" from her 1995 landmark album Wrecking Ball. A song I liked, but this is where the unexpected part began.
"Orphan" has a middle pacing that's not too slow and not too fast. It coasts on beautiful guitars and mid-tempo beats. Which is fine, but almost every song after it followed this same formula. Regardless of the quality of the songs, the pacing was so even-keeled that it was a couple of shades shy of boring. She did punctuate it with a couple of rousing ditties, but the first one came an hour into the show. If she had just added two or three more of those, it would have had a better flow.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville police officer found dead in his patrol car in front of the Sheriff's Office last week was laid to rest Tuesday.
Ed Krawcyzk, 46, was a 20-year veteran of the department and a member of the K9 unit. His death was ruled a suicide.
He was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Before the burial, a memorial was held at the Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Riverside. Officers gave a solemn salute as they carried the flag-covered casket out of the church.
Krawcyzk was married with three children and had been battling a rare form of throat and mouth cancer for five or six years.
Krawcyzk was on duty overnight and expected to get off at 4 a.m. last Friday.
When he couldn't be reached overnight, dispatch alerted officers and he was found dead inside his patrol car around 2 a.m. just outside the Police Memorial Building on Bay Street.
In January 2009, Krawczyk noticed a tumor on his neck that grew to the size of a grapefruit. Krawczyk didn't use tobacco products and his doctors were puzzled.
"It's crazy, they said I had a better chance getting struck by lightning in Florida than getting this cancer," Krawczyk said then.
His fellow officers held a spaghetti dinner benefit to help his family pay medical bills.
"It has been unbelievable, the amount of support we've had from our friends and family. If it was not for the love, prayers and support of these people we would not have been able to make it through," said Krawczyk's wife, Susan.
At that time, Krawczyk was looking forward to returning to the force.
"He said, 'Hey, I'm going to beat this.' He said, 'Hey, I'm going to be back, I'm going to be back in this uniform and help protect the citizens of this city,'" said fellow officer Charlie Wilkie, Krawczyk's best friend.
Wilkie said Krawcyzk was built like a soldier and had a real soft spot for his children. He said that in four years, Krawcyzk beat cancer twice, all while doing the job he loved so much.
Wilkie said Krawcyzk underwent months of treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the rare and often times aggressive throat and mouth cancer.
In August 2010, he had a setback, with a cancerous tumor removed from his femur and hip socket.
By 2011, Krawcyzk had lost nearly 30 pounds but was cancer free and back to work with a renewed hope and spirit.
Close friends say the devoted father had seemed more tired and preoccupied in his final days, but because of his strong front and no-nonsene attitude, they didn't push for an explanation.
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Huge heroin bust in Eureka
EUREKA: Two men are arrested after Sheriff's Deputies make a routine traffic stop and find over four pounds of heroin.
On Friday, April 11th around 10 AM, Sheriff's Deputies stopped a Chrysler sedan in Myrtletown for speeding and failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver, 20-year old Mario Martinez from Perris, California was found to be driving on a suspended drivers license. Both Torres and an 18-year old male passenger were very nervous during questioning. A search warrant was obtained and the Humboldt County Drug Task Force was brought in and they found hidden compartments and over four pounds of heroin valued at over two hundred thousand dollars.
Charges of transportation of a controlled substance and possession for sale of a controlled substance are being sought against Torres and the male passenger. Anyone with information for the Sheriff's Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff's office at: 707-445-7251


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POOLE Inshore lifeboat launched at 11.30am today to a medical evacuation off Parkstone Yacht club.
Portland coastguard tasked the Poole inshore lifeboat and rescue helicopter to attend to a 7.5 metre yacht with two people on-board; one of them had been taken ill.
The volunteer crew found the vessel heading for Poole Quay, the harbour launch was standing by and a crewman from the launch was on-board the yacht, two lifeboat crew were transferred across and first aid was administered.
The yacht continued under its own steam, while the lifeboat crew radioed ashore to request an ambulance to standby. As they came alongside Poole Quay another crewman was transferred on to the yacht to prepare the mooring lines to come alongside.
The yacht was moored alongside Poole Quay and the casualty was transferred across at Custom House steps to the care of the paramedics into an ambulance, which took him to Poole Hospital.


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THE boss of Ambleside's Hayes Garden World has resigned after being jailed for lying to police and the courts.
A shadow was cast over the future of the family-run business when managing director Thomas Richard Hayes was imprisoned for 18 months at Carlisle Crown Court earlier this week.
It took just 30 minutes for a jury to find him guilty of perverting the course of justice after lying about who was driving a car which crashed in November, 2010.
His barrister Lisa Judge said jailing Hayes could lead to the closure of the business.
"The implications are massive not just to his wife and child. This is about the potential demise of a business," she said.
But Hayes's mother Elizabeth, who is the majority shareholder at the Lake Road business, dispelled the claim.
She told The Westmorland Gazette: "While this has been a difficult time for us, we want to assure customers and the community we are committed to driving Hayes Garden World forward through a strong management team that has the full support of myself as majority share-holder."
Mrs Hayes said her son had now resigned and would not be replaced as managing director. The firm would now be run by a management team of three, including herself.
She said: "Hayes Garden World is a family business that has a strong heritage in Cumbria spanning over 200 years and we place great importance on our standing."
Before sentencing on Monday, Ms Judge told the court: "There is potential for collapse, leading to mass unemployment and an impact on the local community.
"There are a lot of people who rely on a man who cares deeply about maintaining employment in his local area." Hayes, 46, of Crook Road, near Kendal, was found guilty following a six day trial.
His co-defendant, Derek Henderson, 58, of Woodbank Terrace, Endmoor, was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
The trial arose after questions were raised over who was driving a luxury Porsche Cayenne when it narrowly avoided a head-on collision and flipped on Hollins Lane, Burneside on November 21, 2010.
The court heard that Hayes used his 'power and influence' to collude with Henderson to spin the web of lies in an attempt to avoid the consequences.
The pair remained silent as judge Michael Hayton QC also sentenced Henderson to one year in jail.
Katie Nicolson, senior prosecutor for CPS North West, said afterwards: "A jury has seen through their lies."
Prosecutor Brendan Burke told the court: "Fearing the consequences of prison or a ban, Hayes used his position of power and influence, whether with money or the threat of less work, to force Henderson to say he was driving."
Hayes was previously convicted of getting behind the wheel while nearly four times the drink drive limit. He was jailed for 18 weeks after an appeal was rejected.
Both men stood accused of lying between November 2010 and July 25, 2012, including during police interviews and three court appearances.
Henderson, a contractor who had worked at the garden centre, told police he was driving – but he made no mention of the near miss with oncoming motorist Terrance Willan.
Mr Willan told the court he was driving in the opposite direction when he was confronted by the Porsche.
He said it took around 30 seconds to perform a three-point turn before reaching the car to check for casualties.
He saw a man scramble through the driver's side window.
Henderson said he got out of the car by forcing open the driver's door.
Hayes said he had asked Henderson to drive him to the Spar in Burneside for bread and milk, realising that he was still unfit after a drinking session with friends the night before.
Unfamiliar to driving an automatic car, Henderson crashed the vehicle and fled, the defence said.
But the jury of eight men and four women did not believe their story.
Passing sentence, Mr Hayton QC told Hayes he was a 'decent member of the community' who had brought it on himself.


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Season 7: Episode 124: The Cadillac, Part IAfter returning home from a lucrative out-of-town engagement, Jerry decides to buy his father a new Cadillac. As Jerry is out looking for the car, a friend of Elaine's claims George is just the right type for her friend, Marisa Tomei. Infatuated with the Academy Award-winning actress, George badgers Elaine into helping get him a date. Meanwhile, Kramer seeks revenge for having to wait for a cable TV appointment ten years ago.
When Jerry arrives in Florida to surprise his dad, Morty is delighted with his son's generosity, but Helen isn't. And neither are their neighbors, especially Jack Klompus, who immediately suspects Morty of financial misdeeds. So, at the next meeting of their condominium association board of directors, Morty finds himself facing impeachment as its president. Meanwhile, to keep Susan from finding out about his date with Marisa, George convinces Elaine to back up the story he's concocted. And Kramer's elusive behavior forces the cable man to employ some equally covert tactics.
When George finally gets his chance to meet Marisa Tomei, she finds him charming and funny. But her mood changes dramatically after George admits he's engaged. And realizing she's been lied to, Susan accuses George of having an affair ... with Elaine! Meanwhile, Morty learns of a board member whose vote could save his presidency. However, when Mrs. Choate remembers being mugged by Jerry for a loaf of rye bread, Morty's chances are ruined and Jack is installed as president. Finally, as the impeachment forces Morty and Helen to move, Kramer's determination convinces the cable repairman to declare an end to hostilities.


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text: As a user commenting on the previous news post informed us, the first patch for the Xbox 360 version of Fallout: New Vegas has been released. It is likely the same 1.1.0 patch that was released on the PC two days ago, fixing over 200 quest and scripting issues. We'll let you know when we know more. The PlayStation 3 version is still awaiting an update.


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Next Iron Chef Journals: A Look Backby Sara Levine in Shows, November 17th, 2010
We started with 10 rivals in Los Angeles. Five went on to Las Vegas. Now it's down to the last two standing. Marco Canora and Marc Forgione will battle it out in Kitchen Stadium for the title of The Next Iron Chef this Sunday at 9pm/8c.
To put this exciting and exhausting journey in perspective, take a look through the eight eliminated rivals' journals from the competition. What was the thought process behind the dishes that won challenges—and those that sent rivals packing? Who drew lifelike sketches of their plates and who took meticulous notes? Flip through the pages of the chefs' red Next Iron Chef journals to see.


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Gluten-Free Oz
As you may know, Oz the Great and Powerful has made a cinematic comeback with the help of the dashing James Franco. In the strangest of ways, this movie's plot relates directly to the gluten-free diet. This version of the classic Wizard of Oz does not include Dorothy or Toto, but it does include three types of witches and one great man that ... Read More »


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I am from Caguas, Puerto Rico, and I will study Physics at Harvard University because I would like to find answers to the "why's" and "how's" of nature. I have been self studying Physics for the past three years. Last year I won a bronze medal and the Gorzkowski Special Prize in the 40th International Physics Olympiads. This year I am going to Croatia to compete in the 41st International Physics Olympiads.


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BLACKBURN Rovers fans gathered for the official launch of a supporters' trust which is hoping to be able to buy the club from Venky's.
The Rovers Trust, backed by MPs and former players, has already raised £3million from fans buying shares.
The group met at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday to unveil its campaign strategy, which is to obtain full, or part, ownership of the club.
Trust co-chairman Wayne Wild, also a director at Darwen's WEC group, said: "The meeting was really just to give everybody an update as to where we are at. We wanted to gain more membership, inform everybody what the current stage is, and talk about a pre-share offer.
"We also wanted to tell people what the overall aim was, which is for fans to have a shared ownership in the club."
Mr Wild said the trust had come together after the Blackburn Rovers Supporters' Investment Trust, and the Blackburn Rovers Supporters' Trust, merged.
He said: "By uniting, we can concentrate on making as many supporters as possible members of Rovers Trust.
"This gives us the ideal platform to persuade members, supporters, and the business community, to raise enough capital to buy the club."
Venky's have previously denied the club is for sale.


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Online film piracy costs industry $3.3bn
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has published a report which estimates the online film piracy market to be $3.3bn (KW3.75 trillion won) a year.
The governmental organization also estimates that the benefit of turning this illegal business legitimate would expand the legal online market by at least $468.5m (KW530bn).
KOFIC analyzed the state of online film piracy from February to April 2013, tracking an average of 2,322 films a month illegally circulated on 93 "webhards" (online storage and sharing sites). The tracking estimates the online pirated film market to come to $61.9m (KW70bn) a month and $742.7m (KW840bn) a year.
Factoring in the actual number of films in distribution and the reality of foreign sites such as YouTube and Baidu, KOFIC puts the entire illegal distribution market at $3.3bn a year. This is calculated at the rates of legal usage fees.
The report highlights the potential to bring this "underground economy" into the light.
KOFIC estimates that even just applying the 8.5% of users who answered in a 2012 survey that they would be willing to use legal online services if piracy were to be cracked down upon, films' digital online market would expand 2.5 times its current size to $468.5m.
KOFIC states, "We are at the point of achieving the qualitative improvement of Korean films after longtime efforts and need to bring the illegal market into the light in order for the film industry to overcome a profit structure which is overly dependent on theatrical and to become globally competitive."
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Umpires, Official Scorers Announced For 2014 All-Star Game
Gary Cederstrom, a crew chief in his 21st year of Major League service, will call balls and strikes and will lead the crew assigned to the 85th Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, July 15th at Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball announced today.
This marks the second career All-Star Game for Cederstrom, who was the third base umpire in the 2003 Midsummer Classic in Chicago. The North Dakota native has worked two World Series, six League Championship Series, six Division Series and the inaugural National League Wild Card Game in 2012. Cederstrom's crew will consist of fellow regular season crew chief Jeff Nelson (first base), Bob Davidson (second base), Scott Barry (third base), Todd Tichenor (left field) and Vic Carapazza (right field). This is the third career All-Star Game duties for Davidson (1987, 1993); the second for Nelson (2006); and the first for Barry, Carapazza and Tichenor. The Replay Official who will be based in the Replay Operations Center at MLB Advanced Media during the All-Star Game will be crew chief Jerry Layne, a 26-year Major League Umpire.
The Minor League Baseball Umpires who will work Sunday's SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game are Travis Eggert (home plate) of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League; Jansen Visconti (first base) of the Double-A Eastern League; Nate White (second base) of the Texas League; and Matt McCoy (third base) of the Double-A Southern League. All four umpires will be on the field for the Gillette Home Run Derby on Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 14th. McCoy and White also will tend to Sunday's Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game.
The official scorers for the 2014 All-Star Game will be MLB's longtime Minnesota-based scorers Stew Thornley and Gregg Wong and Minneapolis Star-Tribune writer La Velle Neal, the President of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). In addition, Thornley and Wong will share scoring duties for Sunday's SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.
The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at Target Field on Tuesday, July 15th. The 85th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International's independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and Sirius XM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.


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A WOMAN has been sexually assaulted in a Worcester park.
The attack happened in Brickfields Park, Brickfields Road, Worcester after a man stopped his car to talk to the woman.
The woman, aged 20, was walking alone between approximately 7pm and 8pm on Monday when a car pulled up alongside her. The male driver engaged her in conversation before parking the car and getting out of the vehicle. He then walked with the woman into the park.
While they were in the park the man sexually assaulted the woman who then ran back to Brickfields Road. She managed to flag down a passing vehicle and get a lift back to a family member's house.
Police are keen to trace the driver of this car as they may be an important witness.
The offender is described as wearing a red jumper or jacket. He was aged in his late 20s or early 30s and he was driving a dark coloured medium sized car, possibly a VW Golf.
Anyone with iformation for the police should call Worcester CID by dialling 101 and quoting incident number ois 729s 060213.


text: Doublefris 316 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Hello fellows of gamedev.net. I've been struggling with a bit of a problem on my AI. Me and a friend are working on a space game. Our use-case is a basic kind of AI that will stop and turn to the player when the player comes near. The problem as follows: How do I find the (target) angular velocity that will rotate a ship towards a given point? The knee-jerk solution would be to create a look-at rotation matrix, but this isn't an option. The ship must be rotated indirectly by changing it's target velocity. I have looked in the book "Artificial Intelligence for Games, Second Edition", from page 180 and on, however this example use quaternions, not matrices like we do. I guess the basic idea would be to align the ships z-axis with the vector between the two ships, however I don't know how to achieve this( my math skills are lacking ) thanks in advance! Edited April 2, 2013 by Doublefris 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Corn futures continued their recent decline Tuesday. There was not a great deal of news concerning the yellow grain, but it was rather clear that the market was struggling with persistent indications of poor demand and improving weather forecasts. Prospects for slight improvements in South American conditions during the days ahead seemed particularly negative for futures. March corn had fallen 7.25 cents to $6.95/bushel by late morning, while December had inched 1.75 cent higher to $5.605.
Soybean futures also declined Tuesday morning. Firmness in the new crop 2013-14 contracts suggest CBOT traders were not very impressed with the increased precipitation being received by some areas of the Central U.S. this week. However, the moderate losses posted by the nearby contracts suggest the industry is adjusting its estimates of South American production upward in response to modest improvements in Argentina and Southern Brazil. March beans had fallen 7.75 cents to $14.2375 late Tuesday morning, while March soyoil sank 0.21 cents to 51.03 cents/pound, and March meal slipped $1.7 to $411.3/ton.
Wheat futures moved decidedly lower in response to improving moisture conditions over the U.S. Southern Plains. Not only have parts of that region received significant precipitation lately, current forecasts are indicating increased chances for more of the same in the near future. March CBOT wheat futures dropped had dropped 12.25 cents to 7.2925/bushel just before the lunch hour, while March KCBT wheat dived 11.75 cents to $7.77, and March MGE futures lost 11.0 cents to $8.15.
CME live cattle futures could not sustain their Monday bounce Tuesday morning. Although recent cash and wholesale news was not very supportive, the most-active April contract had rebounded substantially from the eight-month low posted Monday morning, which suggested the market was due for a sustained advance. The fact that prices have given back the bulk of that bounce this morning seemingly bodes ill for short-term prospects. April cattle were trading 0.75 cents lower at 129.60 cents/pound late Tuesday morning, while August had tumbled 0.50 cents lower to 125.92. Meanwhile, March feeder cattle plunged 1.55 cents lower to 143.25 cents/pound, and August dropped 1.07 cents to 156.60.
Hog futures also moved generally lower in early Tuesday action. Bearish expectations for the both the cash and wholesale markets seemingly dragged prices downward. The expiring February future inched upward to 87.07 around mid-session, despite the fact that it will expire Thursday and the latest official quote for CME index was stated at 90.17. That pessimism rather obviously inspired little confidence about the spring-summer outlook. April hogs had fallen 0.60 cents to 85.77 cents/pound just before the lunch hour Tuesday, while June lost 0.77 cents to 94.00.


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JUST 23 apprentices are employed at Worcestershire County Council - leading to claims the authority is not doing enough for young people.
The county's Liberal Democrat group has severely criticised the tally, saying the council is being hypocritical and "failing to get its own house in order".
For several years the council has lobbied hard to encourage private employers to take on more apprentices, and only last month a report was produced saying schools must do more to boost the interest among teens.
But just 23 apprentices are working for the authority out of a 3,500 strong workforce, and just three of those positions are at the main County Hall HQ.
Councillor Liz Tucker, leader of the county's Liberal Democrat group, said: "I am strongly supportive of apprenticeships but I'm concerned the council talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk.
"When I checked there were only three apprentices working at County Hall (and 23 in total).
"We cannot go preaching to others on this issue unless we sort ourselves out first."
Her criticism has been accepted by the council, which says it will work hard to boost the figure.
Councillor Simon Geraghty, deputy leader and the cabinet member for economy, skills and infrastructure, said: "That's a very good point - we need to make sure we're doing as much as we can internally as well.
"It's something I've already raised with the chief executive because I believe it's an issue we need to raise our game on.
"It's a point well made."
Of the 23 apprentices, 19 are in schools based jobs and four work in various other departments.
A spokesman for the council said: "We recognise these numbers are low but this is something that we will be looking to improve over the coming months as part of the council's 'Investing in the Future' initiative."
A report last month, produced by Councillor Ken Pollock urged the council to encourage schools to put apprenticeships at the heart of career advice.
Between 2011 and last year the number of apprenticeships has rocketed across the county, topping 6,000.
It followed your Worcester News 100 in 100 campaign, which called upon 100 companies to take on 100 eager apprentices and help boost young people's lives.
It smashed all predictions, with 214 people finding work with 145 different employers.


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Padres can't solve Cubs' pitching in opener
Stults allows three runs over five innings in first game without Headley
CHICAGO -- Eric Stults took the mound on a muggy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, confident that he could turn around his career struggles against the Cubs.
The Cubs had other plans.
Chicago catapulted to its first win in 11 days, scoring three runs on six hits against Stults, while handing the Padres' their first shutout loss of the second half, 6-0, on Tuesday night.
Stults lost his league-worst 12th decision and dropped to a 1-6 against the Cubs, who now boast a .302 (51-for-169) average against the lefty.
Stults, who received no run support for the seventh time this year, said he struggled with his fastball command early after walking three of the Cubs' first nine batters over the opening two frames. His pitch count elevated to 50-plus through two innings and 103 through five.
"The first inning of a ballgame for me is the toughest," Stults said. "It took me a couple innings to settle in. I threw a lot of pitches, but I felt like getting through that first inning and allowing only one run was a victory for me.
"I don't know if they have my number. I've had a few really good starts, but just haven't been able to come out with the win."
Chicago jumped to a 1-0 lead when Emilio Bonifacio scored on a Justin Ruggiano sacrifice fly after leading off with a double. Then Anthony Rizzo belted his first of two homers on a first-pitch curveball from Stults that nearly eclipsed the right-field bleachers onto Sheffield Ave., extending the Cubs' lead to 2-0.
In the fifth, Ruggiano added his second RBI to give the Cubs a 3-0 lead on a single to center that brought home Starlin Castro, who had preceded with a double to left.
Stults was relieved after the inning in favor of Dale Thayer, then Blaine Boyer, who allowed back-to-back homers to Arismendy Alcantara and Rizzo -- who leads the National League with 25 -- and an RBI double by Welington Castillo in the seventh.
"You think that you're going to get back in the game by scoring runs," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We just didn't get there."
The Padres mustered five hits, but their biggest issue on the 89-degree night in front of 32,730, was running into four double plays.
"Double plays were our demise," Black said. "The low change-up, the low fastball with some sink to it, we just nicked the ball into the ground. We couldn't get it airborne."
Black praised Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who made just his second career start and first at Wrigley on Tuesday. Hendricks, who allowed four runs on five hits in his debut earlier this month, tallied just 83 pitches over seven innings, allowing five hits and three walks while fanning five.
The Padres' bullpen, which pitched just 7 1/3 innings during last weekend's three-game series against the Mets, tossed three innings with three earned runs and four hits on Tuesday.
"When you're 50-plus pitches after two, and on a night like this where you think that runs might be aplenty, you start thinking about how you're going to use your bullpen," Black said. "But after the All-Star break, good pitching over the weekend against the Mets, our bullpen is fresh. We knew what we could do. We had plenty of arms out there to get it done."
The Padres (43-56) look to draw even with the Cubs (41-57) on Wednesday after splitting a four-game series in San Diego earlier this season.
Daniel Kramer is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Alexander Milroy in the Civil War
Alexander Milroy (1846 - 1881) also joined the Union Army (in addition to his father Robert and brother William) - he signed up with the 20th NYS Militia (80th NYSV). He apparently gave his age as 18 when he signed up in October of 1861. According to the family Bible transcription above, he would really have been only 15 or 16 at the time. At some point during his service, he was promoted to Corporal. His description is given as "5 feet 3 1/2 inches tall, light complexion, dark eyes, light hair." Army records show him as being discharged in 1865. On the Sons of Union Veterans Civil War grave database, there is an entry for MILROY, A. from the 80th NYSV, Company A. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, California. The Sons of Union Veterans database gives the death date as December 17, 1881. Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903, found on Ancestry.com, gives his death date as December 29, 1880. This is confirmed by the Register of Deaths for Santa Clara County in California.
A New York town clerk's record has the following note for Alex: "Deserted, was retaken, and is Still in Service". Alex apparently stuck with the army after he was retaken. The register is dated "ca. 1865-1867". Other records show him being discharged in 1865, so he doesn't appear to have stayed with the army very long after the war. Still not sure how much action he saw in service, if any. I recently found "New York, Registers of Officers and Enlisted Men Mustered into Federal Service, 1861-1865" on Ancestry.com, which further states that Alexander was punished for his desertion by being held in the service for an extra year. It also states that "In 80th Vol. Helped to plant the first flag in Petersburgh, Va."


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Kingstonian could find themselves at the summit of the Ryman Premier League table on Saturday night, and boss Alan Dowson could not be happier.
Ks have started the campaign in unbeaten fashion – in contrast to their Kingsmeadow landlords – and are averaging nearly three goals per game to boot, thanks largely to the free-scoring
expoits of Andre Mccollin, Dean Lodge and Matt Pattison.
A win at Bury Town this weekend and a draw in the first-versus-second clash between Hampton & Richmond Borough and Lowestoft Town could see Dowson men top the pile.
But the Kingsmeadow chief, who let Allan Tait switch to league rivals Met Police last week, is not concerned with the pressure of being up there to be shot at and is confident his men can take
everything in their stride.
"People keep saying you do not want to go top of the table too early, but I'm not bothered," he said.
"These things can turn around quite quickly if you are not careful. You have to enjoy it.
"We could lose at the weekend and be out of the top five. We try to win every game we play and that will not change, whatever happens."
Ks romped through to the FA Cup second qualifying round on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Guildford City and Dowson defended his cup record.
"We were one win away [from the first round] a couple of years ago, having started in the preliminary round. It is wrong to say we have not had a good cup run," he said.


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According to vol. 4 of The Personal Correspondence of Sam Houston, 1852-1863, ed. Madge Thornall Roberts, 2001, p. 86:
"On their 1845 trip to Tennessee, the Houstons had visited Maryville. Margaret probably met Mary when William Wallace organized a barbecue in [Sam's] honor. Inez E. Burns, History of Blount County, Tennessee, from War Trail to Landing Strip (Maryville: Tennessee Historical Commission, 1957), 257."


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UPDATE: Markita Ashley Hardison has returned home unharmed.
The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a female missing from the Middle River area.
Markita Ashley Hardison is a 25-year-old black female. She is five feet tall, weighs 165 pounds, has brown eyes, and shoulder length black hair that is pulled back. She should be wearing a brown coat with fur around the hood, dark jeans, black Converse shoes, and carrying a black leather purse.
Markita Ashley Hardison was last seen at 5:30 p.m. today in the unit block of Gravelo Circle in Middle River 21220. She may have left the area of Gravelo Circle in a silver Jeep brand vehicle with two subjects. No further information is available on the Jeep vehicle or the subjects in the vehicle.
Anyone with information on Markita Ashley Hardison is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.


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People who write web browsers know how insanely complex a good browser has to be. The problem is that a lot of design decisions for the web were done in a very lax, ad hoc manner. There are standards, but a lot of content does not obey them. When users encounter the content which does not work in their browser, they tend to blame the browser. This leads to more and more of the "black magic" in browser engines and the web content which more and more relies on very subtle (and non-standard) features in the browsers. And any subtlety that some web content uses has to stay in the browser engines effectively forever. This hurts content portability and usability.
To avoid the same sort of problems with eBook content, it is important to make sure that the content does satisfy the standard. This is especially important to make sure that eBooks work well on mobile devices where adding special-casing to "fix" broken content might be simply too expensive. The best way to make sure that the content is standard is to develop a tool that can validate epub files.
The need for such tool was for a long time recognized by IDPF members. As we were developing epub standard, we did the work on validating epub files. Now this tool (named EpubCheck) is available as an Open Source project. It is not complete (there are still many checks that we can do), but it is already fairly mature and extremely handy. If you author epub files, you should consider running this tool on your content regularly. Standard content is much less likely to have problems in today and future eBook readers and any problems with fully-compliant eBooks are much more likely to get serious attention of the developers. If you are a developer, I would like to invite you both to use EpubChecker code in your development (it is licensed under BSD terms) and to contribute back to the project.


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