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Chavez retires after 17 seasons
CINCINNATI -- D-backs infielder Eric Chavez has decided to retire after 17 big league seasons.
Chavez, who has been on the disabled list since June 8 with an injured left knee, hit .246 for Arizona this year.
The 36-year-old spent the first 13 years of his career in Oakland, where he won six American League Gold Gloves at third base for the A's.
Chavez spent the 2011 and '12 seasons with the Yankees before signing with the D-backs as a free agent.
In his first season in Arizona, Chavez hit .281 and was a big contributor despite missing time with various injuries.
The D-backs re-signed him and he injured his left knee during Spring Training, but he tried to play through it early in the season before finally going on the DL.
"I'm just so close to the end, you know, where I've got to worry about feeling good for the rest of my life," Chavez said in late June when asked if he was thinking about retirement.
Chavez was a career .268 hitter over 1,615 games.
"I took advantage of [being around him], in how I approach my game and defensively," third baseman Martin Prado said. "He taught me how to handle rough times and good times, trying to be the same player every day. He's a guy that always had knowledge to let you understand the game and respect the game. He did it. It's a shame that injuries kept him from doing more, but what he did was unbelievable. It was an honor for me to play with him."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Advances in the Lupus Treatment and Clinical Research Opportunities for Patients with Lupus
From the 2012 Lupus Education Series
Advances in the Treatment of SLE, Richard Furie, MD
Presenter Richard Furie, MD noted that like snowflakes, no two cases of lupus are alike, making it difficult to treat and research.
Lupus Treatment
Lupus therapy should control disease activity, prevent damage, and prevent flares.
- The focus of treatment should be on active lupus because you can't get rid of damage that has already been done.
- The least toxic dose should be used to treat the manifestation of greatest concern.
- Medications typically used to treat the various manifestations of lupus and the drugs toxicity include. He said the current feeling is that everyone who could be, should be, on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). He gave an example of six disease manifestations that a patient may be suffering from and explained that while the patient may be most concerned about swollen fingers and joints, the physician will be most interested in treating the low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and least interested in treating irreversible damage.
When conventional therapy fails there are some other options such as pulse steroids (1200 mg a day for 3 days by IV, usually for kidney disease), bone marrow transplant which is experimental and has not been that successful or safe, TNF inhibitors that are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but can aggravate lupus, biologics such as belimumab, and off-label biologics such as rituximab or abatacept.
Drug Development and Clinical Trials
There is a need for more efficacious and safer therapies for lupus. However, the wide range of lupus manifestations makes trial design very difficult. Issues include what endpoints to measure and the use of background medications. There are different pathways in lupus that can be targeted for therapy. Dr. Furie pointed to the only drug approved just for lupus, belimumab (Benlysta®) as targeting one of these pathways, BLyS, which overstimulates B cells. By reducing BLyS in one's system, the B cell is no longer stimulated to make antibodies.
He explained that Phase I studies are small, 50 to 60 patients, and designed to make sure the drug targets what it is supposed to and is safe. Phase II looks at effectiveness and compares patients taking the drug to those taking a placebo. And in Phase III, they continue to look at safety and effectiveness but also look at different subsets of patients.
In recent clinical trials for lupus there have been surprising failures, such as rituximab, and successful failures. The Food and Drug Administration requires a trial to show a drug is superior to an approved drug. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF or cellcept) is an example of this. The trial failed to show that MMF was superior to cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) but it did show it was equivalent. As a result, the FDA did not approve MMF for lupus but because it is less toxic than cyclophosphamide it is often used.
There are currently 12-13 drugs being developed for lupus. Clinical trials have gone worldwide. A lot of patients will be needed to participate to determine the efficacy of these drugs.
Richard Furie, MD
Professional Title: Chief, Division of Rheumatology and Allergy-Clinical Immunology, North Shore LIJ Health System; Professor of Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine
Bio: Dr. Richard Furie, Chief of the Division of Rheumatology and Allergy-Clinical Immunology at the North Shore LIJ Health System, is a rheumatologist whose activities for the last several decades have focused on patient care, physician education, and clinical research in the area of anti-rheumatic drug development. He directs the Hospital's SLE and Autoimmune Disease Treatment Center, internationally recognized for its role in developing new therapies for SLE. Dr. Furie is on the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of the SLE Foundation as well as the Alliance for Lupus Research Scientific Advisory Board. He has served on many committees of the American College of Rheumatology, and has recently been appointed to the College's Board of Directors.
Clinical Research Opportunities for Patients with SLE, Laura Donohue, CCRC
Presenter Laura Donohue, CCRC described what a clinical trial is, what a trial participant can expect, risks, and different types of trials.
- Safety of the patients is very important and patients are required to sign a consent form that explains known associated risks. She also explained that trials are very carefully monitored and patients can withdraw from a trial at any time. It usually does not cost anything to participate in a trial and travel expenses are often reimbursed.
- Different types of trials include interventional studies, blood draw studies, and observational trials.
- Interventional studies are drug studies and currently the Program in Novel Therapeutics at North Shore-LIJ is conducting studies in lupus nephritis, discoid lupus, and non-renal active lupus.
- Blood draw studies typically involve a patient giving blood once. The blood is then studied looking a genes and biomarkers.
- Observational studies entail watching how people respond to various treatments but there are no special treatments or procedures.
- She also emphasized that if your doctor is not affiliated with a study site, you can still participate in a study and the study site will communicate with your doctor. People with lupus who are interested in participating in a trial can contact Laura at (516) 708-2558 or email@example.com.
Laura Donohue, CCRC
Laura Donohue, CCRC is the senior research coordinator at the Division of Rheumatology and Allergy Clinical Immunology at the North Shore LIJ Health System. She has been working with Dr. Furie on research studies for over 11 years and has coordinated over 20 lupus trials.

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Probiotics, psyllium and peppermint eased symptoms of IBS in several new studies.
In a probiotics study, 70 men and women with IBS, aged 19 to 75, took the probiotics Bifidobacterium bifidum and lactis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus and casei twice per day or a placebo. After four weeks, compared to placebo, the probiotics group reported half as much discomfort, and at eight weeks, 80 percent reported greater pain relief.
In a fiber study, 275 people with IBS, aged 18 to 65, took 10 grams of the soluble fiber psyllium, 10 grams of the insoluble fiber bran or a placebo. Soluble fiber, found in fruits and vegetables, dissolves in water. Insoluble fiber, found in grains, does not. A majority in each group reported at least one moderate side effect during the study, and doctors noted many did not tolerate bran well, and that there was no particular clinical benefit with bran. After three months, symptom scores decreased 49 points for placebo, 58 for bran and 90 for psyllium.
In a review of IBS studies, researchers analyzed 38 placebo controlled clinical trials covering 2,761 participants who took fiber, prescription antispasmodics or peppermint oil. In all cases, the treatments were more effective than placebo. Peppermint oil was the most effective treatment of all, with one out of every 2.5 participants experiencing relief from IBS symptoms compared to one out of five for antispasmodics, and one out of 11 for fiber. Doctors said that many of these products are available over the counter, and are just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs.


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Fox News just interviewed Deroy Murdock about his NY Post article on Hollywood and the disinformation about fracking.
A hidden video was played of a man going ballistic when the EPA told him that his ground water was NOT contaminated. I guess that this ruined his million dollar lawsuit? I will try to get a copy of that video and add it to this post later on.
According to Murdock, Gov Cuomo is NOT releasing information about the safety of fracking, because it would hurt the anti-fracking movement.
Go to nypost.com for the article by Deroy Murdock
The FAR LEFT are undermining American fracking, because they are trying to PROTECT the Russian profit from the gas industry. – Steve Cooper
This is my opinion and it is not mentioned in the article.
As you can see the Russian media is pushing the fracking lie to create paranoia among the American population about the dangers. American Leftists are coordinating lies with a foreign power to undermine the US economy and energy production.
The communist propaganda is obviously still pouring out of the Soviet Union…I mean Russia.
Putin's Frack Attack by the WSJ
I interviewed Deroy Murdock during the very early days of the Tea Party.
Here is a copy of my interview with Deroy Murdock from July 2009. The Conservative Monster radio show was known as 'The Conservative News Intelligence Network' at that time.
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WIMBLEDON legend Tim Henman showed off his skills at an Abingdon tennis centre to help a three-year-old girl suffering an incurable disease.
The tennis star came to the aid of grandmother Liz Bamber, from Bampton, near Witney, to boost undraising efforts for her grand-daughter, Lily Bamber, who suffers from Mitochon-drial Disease (MD).
Mrs Bamber, who turns 60 today, organised a tournament at White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre, and was delighted when 'Tiger Tim' agreed to take part. Mrs Bamber, a tennis player and coach, played in six consecutive hours, one for each decade of her life, only taking a number of short breaks after the marathon started at 9am.
She has raised more than £11,000 for The Lily Foundation, named in memory of another sufferer, Lily Merritt, who died from the disease aged eight months.
At the end of the event yesterday, Mrs Bamber said: "I've been going on adren- aline – I've had the most fantastic day. Tim was brilliant –just incredible.
"Tennis is my love, and I cannot believe how much we have raised."
Mrs Bamber got in touch with the star through a tennis-playing acquaintance. Mr Henman, 38, who lives in Aston Tirrold, near Didcot, with his wife Lucy and three daughters, said: "Liz has known me for most of my life.
"When I heard about today I wanted to get involved. She's a real lover of the game, and it is a great cause."
Mr Henman joined Mrs Bamber in an informal doubles match against two of her former pupils, Jack Rivitt, 18, from Carterton, and Christopher Gray, 17, from Faringdon. Mrs Bamber and Tim Henman won their games.
Mr Gray said: "I felt honoured to play with such a star and it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Because Liz has coached me, I have a strong connection with the cause, and it was really nice to be involved."
He added: "Her stamina is very impressive for a 60-year-old."
Lily, who lives in Suffolk with her mum Michelle, 30, and her dad Jamie, 35, was diagnosed with MELAS syndrome, a form of MD, aged two. There is no known cure or treatment for MD.
The three-year-old, who turns four in February, will start school in September, but she cannot walk and wears callipers on her legs for support.
Lily's dad, Jamie Bamber, said: "She is a very normal little girl, it is just that she cannot walk around."
"If anything, it has made her more determined to live her life."
At the end of the event Mr Henman donated his racquet to the cause.
To donate to the charity or find out more about buying Mr Henman's racquet, visit Mrs Bamber's Just Giving Page – justgiving.com/Liz-Bamber.


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Mets plan to use Mejia as starter upon arrival
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Still unsure of when Jenrry Mejia may arrive at camp, Mets manager Terry Collins reiterated Friday that Mejia will work as a starter once an issue with his visa is resolved and he rejoins the Mets.
"Is it going to be [in New York]? As of right now, with our staff, probably not," Collins said, "But he's certainly in the top seven. He's got to be in that mix."
Unlike fellow pitching prospect Jeurys Familia, who struggled as a starting pitcher last season, Mejia performed better as a starter than a reliever. It was enough for the Mets to spend the offseason trumpeting Mejia as a starter until -- or unless -- he proves ill-suited for the role.
But with Johan Santana, Jon Niese, Matt Harvey, Shaun Marcum and Dillon Gee all confirmed members of the rotation, Mejia will join Zack Wheeler in Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the year. If he pitches well, he could beat Wheeler to New York.
That is assuming he finds his way to Florida first. Delayed in the Dominican Republic, Mejia is still at least a week away from joining the Mets, according to Collins.


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Fox is making a whole bunch of changes for the upcoming television season - five new comedies, four new dramas, a couple of "event" series; a sort-of new reality/competition series and an animated show.Seth MacFarlane ("Family Guy") brings his first live-action sitcom, "Dads," to the network; Andy Samberg ("Saturday Night Live") stars in the sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; J.J. Abrams has a new action/drama, "Almost Human"; and the legend of "Sleepy Hollow" is updated.M. Night Shyamalan, whose movie career has pretty much tanked in recent years, is coming to television with one of those "event series" - Matt Dillon will star in "Wayward Pines," a limited-run series for the spring of 2014.Fox Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly talked a lot about keeping the network going 12 months a year with midseason and summer programming. And he's already getting a lot of buzz for the return of "24" as a 12-part series, also in the spring of 2014.FOX 2013-2014 SCHEDULE(New shows are in bold; returning shows moving to a new time slot are in italics.)MONDAY7 p.m. - "Bones" (fall) / "Almost Human" (late fall)8 p.m. - "Sleepy Hollow" / "The Following" (midseason)TUESDAY7 p.m. - "Dads"7:30 p.m. - "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"8 p.m. - "New Girl"8:30 p.m. - "The Mindy Project"WEDNESDAY7 p.m. - "The X-Factor" (fall) / "American Idol" (midseason)THURSDAY7 p.m. - "The X-Factor" (fall) / "American Idol" (midseason)8 p.m. - "Glee" (fall)/ "Rake" (midseason)FRIDAY7 p.m. - "Junior MasterChef" (fall) / "Bones" (late fall)8 p.m. - "Sleepy Hollow" repeats (fall) / "Raising Hope" (8 p.m.) and "Enlisted" (8:30 p.m.) (late fall)SATURDAY6 p.m. - Fox Sports SaturdaySUNDAY6:30 p.m. - "The OT"7 p.m. - "The Simpsons"7:30 p.m. - "Bob's Burgers"8 p.m. - "Family Guy"8:30 p.m. - "American Dad"CANCELED SHOWS: The list includes "Ben and Kate," "The Cleveland Show," "Cops," "Fringe," "The Mob Doctor" and "Touch"Here are Fox's (really long) descriptions of its new fall shows:COMEDIES
Fox's new TV schedule previews largely disappoint
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine": From Emmy Award-winning writer/producers Dan Goor and Michael Schur ("Parks and Recreation"), and starring Emmy Award winners Andy Samberg ("Saturday Night Live") and Andre Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age," "Homicide: Life on the Street"), BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is a new single-camera ensemble comedy about what happens when a talented, but carefree, detective gets a new captain with a lot to prove. Detective JAKE PERALTA (Samberg) is a good enough cop that he's never had to work that hard or follow the rules too closely. Perhaps because he has the best arrest record among his colleagues, he's been enabled - if not indulged - throughout his entire career. That is, until the precinct gets a new commanding officer, Captain RAY HOLT (Braugher), who reminds this hotshot cop to respect the badge. Jake may have collared more criminals, but Detective AMY SANTIAGO (Melissa Fumero, "One Life to Live," "Gossip Girl") is close behind, and she's keenly aware of how many arrests she needs to close the gap. Amy grew up with seven brothers who were all cops. She's the first girl in the family to put on a police uniform, and suffice it to say: she's extremely competitive...about everything. Also working cases in Brooklyn's 99th precinct is Sergeant TERRY JEFFORDS (Terry Crews, "Bridesmaids," "Everybody Hates Chris"), a linebacker of a man who's lost his nerve, not because he's a wimp, but because a year ago, his wife had twin baby girls - Cagney and Lacey - and he can't imagine not seeing them grow up. Detective CHARLES BOYLE (Joe Lo Truglio, "Wreck-It Ralph," "Superbad"), who idolizes Jake, is the precinct's workhorse; he's not that brilliant, he's not physically gifted, but he tries harder than anyone else. Charles pines for Detective ROSA DIAZ (Stephanie Beatriz, "Modern Family," "The Closer"), with whom he stands no chance at all. Rosa is simultaneously tough, sexy and scary as hell. She's vocally opinionated about everything. Cleaning up everyone's mess is GINA LINETTI (Chelsea Peretti, "Parks and Recreation," "Kroll Show"), the eccentric, civilian office manager who somehow gets involved in everyone's business. Together, these tightly knit - or is it tightly wound? - cops interrogate suspects, arrest perps and solve murders. But, ultimately, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is a workplace comedy that's not really about the job. It's about the men and women behind the badge - singing karaoke, grabbing a beer and hitting on each other - all while protecting the fine people of Brooklyn. BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is produced by Universal Television. The series is created and written by Dan Goor ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Parks and Recreation") and Michael Schur ("The Office," "Parks and Recreation"). The series is executive-produced by Goor, Schur and David Miner ("30 Rock"). The pilot was directed by the team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller ("21 Jump Street," "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs").
"Dads": Honor thy father. Way easier said than done. Especially when your dad's broke, living in your house and ruining your life. From Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild, the creatively outrageous minds behind last year's highest-grossing feature comedy, "Ted," and FOX's hit animated series FAMILY GUY, DADS explores the often treacherous terrain of the father-son landscape. This new multi-camera comedy series follows two successful guys - and childhood best friends - now in their mid-30s whose relatively stable lives get turned upside down when their pain-in-the-neck patriarchs move in. ELI (Emmy Award winner Seth Green, FAMILY GUY, "Robot Chicken") and WARNER (Emmy Award nominee Giovanni Ribisi, "My Name is Earl," "Ted," "Avatar") are the co-founders of a successful video game company. Warner is married with two kids, two dogs and a beautiful home. Despite his success, he's a bundle of nerves, constantly worrying that his next paycheck will be his last. He and Eli came up with the idea for the company while stoned in college, and Eli has remained stoned ever since. In contrast to Warner's picture-perfect life, Eli's is a bit messier, with brief stabs at self-improvement. What he lacks in courage, he also lacks in moral fiber. Although Warner and Eli are at very different places in their lives, they are so close, their friendship is more like a marriage. And that relationship is more complicated now, as their dads invade their lives. Warner's neuroses likely stem from having grown up in a family whose fortunes fluctuated wildly from year to year, due to the failed get-rich-quick schemes of his father, CRAWFORD (Martin Mull, "Two and a Half Men," "'Til Death"). A self-described "businessman" (in wine-stained khakis) and a perpetual optimist, Crawford still firmly believes the next big opportunity is just around the corner. Now living with Warner and Warner's beautiful, hotheaded wife, CAMILA (Vanessa Lachey, "Wipeout," "True Beauty"), Crawford continues to spend beyond his means, making well-intentioned grand gestures that he can't afford and that Warner ends up paying for. Eli's dad, DAVID (Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Peter Riegert, "The Good Wife," "The Sopranos"), is a towering monument to negativity. Equal parts cheap and cranky, David relishes disappointment and has always prepared his son for it, who in turn rebels by spending excessive amounts of money. After hitting hard times, David turns to Eli, who blames his dad for his own shortcomings, including his inability to settle down. In fact, his longest relationship with a woman remains the one with his cleaning lady, EDNA (Tonita Castro, "Go On," "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World"). Trying to help both Warner and Eli through their myriad life challenges is VERONICA (Brenda Song, NEW GIRL, "Scandal"), their witty and surprisingly entitled assistant, who is a force to be reckoned with. The invasion of the DADS will give these friends and business partners their biggest challenge yet. Between dubious schemes, passive-aggressive busy-bodying and light kissing-on-the-lips, will these beleaguered sons be able to hold the line in the face of two massive game-changers?
"Enlisted": Three brothers, one Army, but absolutely no fighting! ENLISTED is an irreverent but heartfelt single-camera comedy about three brothers on a small Florida Army base and the group of misfits who surround them. Charming, funny and a natural-born leader, Sergeant PETE HILL (Geoff Stults, "Ben and Kate," "The Finder") was on a path for a huge military career until one mistake overseas got him booted stateside to Fort McGee, the base in Florida where his two younger brothers are stationed. Now, as head of their platoon, Pete must serve both as big brother and military boss. Corporal DERRICK HILL (Chris Lowell, "Private Practice," "Veronica Mars") is the middle brother - smart and sarcastic, he likes to stir up trouble and doesn't really care about being a soldier. Private RANDY HILL (Parker Young, "Suburgatory"), on the other hand, loves it. He's the hyper-enthusiastic, hyper-goofy - just hyper - youngest brother who wants to be the gung-ho "GI Joe" military ideal. The Hill brothers serve on the Rear Detachment (Rear D) unit, comprised of the soldiers left behind when everyone else is deployed, because they're not quite good enough to be sent overseas, yet not bad enough to be kicked out of the Army. These are the men and women who mow lawns at the base, sort mail, wash tanks, find lost dogs and maybe engage in a war game or two. But the Rear D's main job is taking care of deployed soldiers' families. Whatever they need, the Rear D soldiers do. And, in the event that something happens to a soldier overseas, the Rear D troops break the news to the family and become a supportive shoulder to cry on. It's a job that shifts each moment from the thrilling to the mundane to the emotional and back again. Fort McGee is run by Command Sergeant Major DONALD CODY (Emmy Award winner Keith David, "Cloud Atlas," "The Cape"), a firm but fair man who served with the brothers' late father. Major Cody promised to look out for them, so he brought all the brothers to the base to fulfill that promise. Cody has seen it all and lost a foot to prove it - which no one can forget, probably since he never misses an opportunity to bring it up. Confident, funny, tough and beautiful, Sergeant JILL PEREZ (Angelique Cabral, "Friends with Benefits") is the same rank as Pete and leads the other Rear D platoon on base. A military-set family comedy, ENLISTED centers on three brothers who, when the best of the best are sent overseas, stay behind to try to keep the base in order. Between hijacking tanks, inventing new drinking games and accidentally blowing up a fuel truck, they will inadvertently discover the key to strengthening their long-lost childhood bonds. ENLISTED is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, and written and created by Kevin Biegel ("Cougar Town," "Scrubs," "South Park"). The series is executive-produced by Biegel and Mike Royce ("Men of a Certain Age," "Everybody Loves Raymond"). The pilot was directed by Phil Traill ("Suburgatory," RAISING HOPE).
"Almost Human": From Emmy Award-winning executive producer J.J. Abrams ("Fringe," "Lost," the "Star Trek" and "Mission: Impossible" franchises) and creator/executive producer J.H. Wyman ("Fringe," "The Mexican"), comes ALMOST HUMAN. Starring Karl Urban ("Star Trek") and Michael Ealy ("Sleeper Cell," "Common Law"), the new series is an action-packed police drama set 35 years in the future, when police officers are partnered with highly evolved human-like androids. The year is 2048. Meet JOHN KENNEX (Urban), a cop who survived one of the most catastrophic attacks ever made against the police department. After waking up from a 17-month coma, he can't remember much - except that his partner was killed; his girlfriend, ANNA MOORE (guest star Mekia Cox, "Crazy, Stupid, Love.," "Undercovers"), left him after the attack; and he lost one of his legs and is now outfitted with a highly sophisticated synthetic appendage. Suffering from depression, mental atrophy, trauma-onset OCD, PTSD and the "psychological rejection of his synthetic body part," John returns to work at the behest of longtime ally Captain SANDRA MALDONADO (Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor, "Six Feet Under," "Ransom"). By mandate, every cop must partner with a robot. And despite his passionate aversion to androids, John is paired up with a battle-ready MX-43. But he abruptly terminates his partnership after the robot discovers incriminating information about him. So technician RUDY LOM (Mackenzie Crook, "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise) introduces John to DORIAN (Ealy), a discontinued android with unexpected emotional responses. Although such responses were deemed flaws, it is in these "flaws" that John relates to Dorian most. After all, John is part-machine now, and Dorian is part-human. John and Dorian's understanding of each other not only complements them, it connects them. As he adjusts to working with his new partner, John also must learn to get along with his new colleagues, including the eager and somewhat starstruck Detective VALERIE STAHL (Minka Kelly, "Friday Night Lights," "(500) Days of Summer") and the distrustful Detective RICHARD PAUL (Michael Irby, "Law Abiding Citizen," "The Unit"), who does not welcome John back with open arms. ALMOST HUMAN will follow the week-to-week missions of John and Dorian, as they fight crime across this futuristic landscape, while the mysteries surrounding his attack and the larger mythology of this new world unfold. ALMOST HUMAN is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The series is created by J.H. Wyman, who wrote the pilot. The series is executive-produced by J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk and Wyman. Kathy Lingg ("Person of Interest," "Revolution," "Fringe") and Reid Shane ("Fringe") are co-executive producers. Brad Anderson ("Fringe," "The Killing") directed and served as co-executive producer on the pilot.
"Sleepy Hollow": What if you suddenly woke up from the throes of death 250 years in the future to find the world is on the brink of destruction, caused by unimaginable events, and you are humanity's last hope? Welcome to SLEEPY HOLLOW, the thrilling new mystery-adventure drama from co-creators/executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci ("Star Trek" and "Transformers" franchises, "Fringe"). In this modern-day retelling of Washington Irving's classic, ICHABOD CRANE (Tom Mison, "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen") is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers. Revived alongside Ichabod is the infamous Headless Horseman who is on a murderous rampage in present-day Sleepy Hollow. Bound to the Headless Horseman by a blood spell cast on the battlefield of the American Revolution, Ichabod quickly realizes that stopping Headless is just the beginning, as the resurrected rider is but the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As this re-invented Ichabod finds himself in present-day Sleepy Hollow, he discovers a town and a world he no longer recognizes. All that is brutally familiar are Headless and Ichabod's determination to annihilate this immortal being. It's a mission he must complete quickly, as Headless already has viciously slain Sheriff AUGUST CORBIN (guest star Clancy Brown, "Cowboys & Aliens," "Carnivale"). Grey served both as mentor and father figure to Detective ABBIE MILLS (Nicole Beharie, "Shame," "American Violet"), a young cop whose own supernatural experiences help her form an unlikely bond with Ichabod. But Sleepy Hollow's head of police, Captain FRANK IRVING (Orlando Jones, "The Chicago 8," "Drumline"), isn't buying any of this. In fact, the only person who is on Abbie's side is Ichabod. His extensive first-hand knowledge of our secret American history, coupled with her superior profiling and modern threat assessment skills, will make them a formidable duo as they work together to triumph over evil. The complex pasts of Ichabod and Abbie, from Ichabod's inclusion in the powerful and secretive Freemasons Society and the ghostly appearance of his late wife, KATRINA (Katia Winter, "Dexter"), to Abbie's childhood visions, will help them solve the intricate puzzles of Sleepy Hollow in order to protect its future. As history repeats itself, the oddly-linked pair will draw on the real stories and hallowed secrets this nation was founded on in their quest to stop an increasingly vicious cycle of evil. SLEEPY HOLLOW is from K/O Paper Products in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is co-created by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Phillip Iscove and Len Wiseman ("Hawaii Five-0," "Underworld" and "Total Recall"). The series is executive-produced by Kurtzman, Orci, Wiseman and Heather Kadin. Iscove serves as supervising producer. Wiseman directed the pilot.REALITY/COMPETITION
"Junior Masterchef": Move over grown-ups...the kids are taking over the kitchen! JUNIOR MASTERCHEF (working title) is a new culinary competition series for talented kids between the ages of eight and 13 who love to cook. Based on the hugely successful U.K. and Australian format, the series extends the MASTERCHEF brand in the U.S. to include a younger group of aspiring masterchefs. JUNIOR MASTERCHEF (wt) will give budding cooks the exciting opportunity to showcase their talent, culinary smarts and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges and cook-offs. Similar to MASTERCHEF, Ramsay will be joined by restaurateur and winemaker Joe Bastianich (Del Posto, Eataly) and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot (Graham Elliot, Graham Elliot Bistro) on the JUNIOR MASTERCHEF (wt) judging panel. Together, the celebrated food experts will coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like a pro and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way. After a nationwide search, 24 of the best junior home cooks in the country will create their best seafood, pasta or dessert dish and present it to the judges in the audition round. Those who impress the judges will continue in the competition, during which they will face exciting challenges - including taking over a celebrated fine dining restaurant - until one talented kid is named America's first-ever JUNIOR MASTERCHEF (wt). JUNIOR MASTERCHEF (wt) is produced by Shine America and One Potato Two Potato, and is based on the format created by Franc Roddam and Shine. Shine International handles distribution for the MASTERCHEF format. Elisabeth Murdoch, Eden Gaha, Paul Franklin, Robin Ashbrook, Gordon Ramsay, Adeline Ramage Rooney, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler serve as executive producers.MIDSEASON SHOWSDRAMAS"Gang Related": Only people who really know the streets can win the battle on the streets. In the gritty new action-drama GANG RELATED, Detective RYAN LOPEZ (Ramon Rodriguez, "Battle Los Angeles," "The Wire") is a rising star in Los Angeles' elite Gang Task Force. What the world doesn't know is that long before Ryan was a cop, he pledged allegiance to a different band of brothers - a powerful Latino gang called Los Angelicos. When Ryan's best friend and partner is senselessly killed by a notorious gang member, Ryan teams up with longtime Task Force member CASSIUS GREEN (RZA, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Californication"), who has been at the forefront of the city's war on organized crime. In this war between law enforcement and gangs, the series explores how every villain has a noble cause, and every hero has a dark side. Despite his profession, Ryan is still beholden to the gang's leader, JAVIER ACOSTA (Cliff Curtis, "Live Free or Die Hard," "Training Day"), the father figure Ryan has tried to make proud his entire life and the man who masterminded his entry into the police force. It's a secret that has been held for a decade by Ryan, Javier and Javier's sons: cold-blooded gang lieutenant CARLOS (guest star Rey Gallegos, "Sons of Anarchy," "24"); and Ryan's childhood best friend, straight-laced investment banker DANIEL (Jay Hernandez, "Last Resort," "Hostel"). But Ryan is even more dedicated to being a cop. He is respected by his team, including TAE KIM (Sung Kang, "Fast Five," "Live Free or Die Hard"), VANESSA "VEE" HAREL (Inbar Lavi, "Underemployed," "Street Kings 2: Motor City") and Task Force leader SAM CHAPEL (Terry O'Quinn, "Lost"), Ryan's other surrogate father figure, whose estranged daughter, JESSICA SHAW (Shantel VanSanten, "One Tree Hill," "The Final Destination"), is the city's Assistant District Attorney. Ryan's education comes from the streets. And that schooling will work to his advantage, as he, Cassius and the rest of the task force take aim at the city's most dangerous gangs, while his increasing sense of loyalty to his task force family helps him determine which side of the law he is really on. GANG RELATED is from Chris Morgan Productions, Skeeter Rosenbaum Productions, Imagine Entertainment and 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created and written by Chris Morgan ("Wanted," "Fast Five"). The series is executive-produced by Morgan, Scott Rosenbaum ("The Shield," "Chuck"), Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer ("24," "A Beautiful Mind") and Francie Calfo ("The Great Escape," "The Playboy Club"). Allen Hughes ("Dead Presidents," "Book of Eli," "Menace II Society") directed and served as an executive producer on the pilot.
"Rake": RAKE, a character-driven drama based on the Australian nominee for Best Television Drama series of the same name, follows the comedic and chaotic life of criminal defense lawyer KEEGAN DEANE (Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Greg Kinnear, "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Kennedys"). On a single day, Keegan Deane is described as many things. His ex-wife-calls him "unreliable"; his son calls him a "pal"; most judges think he's "an outrage"; the IRS calls him a "defendant"; and to his former dealer, he's simply a "tragic loss." Brilliant, frustratingly charming and with zero filter, Keegan is one of life's great addicts. His staggering lack of discretion and inability to self-censor land him the cases that nobody else will touch, but behind that lies a resolute optimism and belief in justice that fuel his dogged determination to defend those who seem beyond redemption. He always tries to do the right thing, but at the same time struggles to save himself from the many self-destructive elements that plague his own life, such as his overindulgence of various excesses, including women and gambling. Keegan gets a majority of his cases from BEN (John Ortiz, "Silver Linings Playbook," "Luck"), his best friend since law school. Ben is married to SCARLET (Necar Zadegan, "Emily Owens, M.D.," "The Event"), another of Keegan's old friends and, as Assistant District Attorney for the city of Los Angeles, quite often his opponent in court. In addition to Keegan's cases within the justice system, the series follows his personal trials and tribulations, including his mounting debt to his bookie and his overlapping liaisons with various women, including MELISSA "MIKKI" PARTRIDGE (Bojana Novakovic, "Edge of Darkness," "Drag Me To Hell"), Keegan's favorite prostitute and de-facto love interest. Also among his predicaments is his ongoing battle with the IRS. But always there to help Keegan clean up his mess is LEANNE ZANDER (Tara Summers, "Ringer," "Damages"), his extremely put-upon, no-nonsense assistant. Meanwhile, Keegan's ex-wife, MADDY (Miranda Otto, "The Starter Wife," "War of the Worlds"), a psychologist by profession, begrudgingly acts as his therapist. She also is the mother of their hormonal son, FINN (Ian Colletti, "Phoebe In Wonderland"), who displays many of the same proclivities as his father. Each morning, Keegan tends to wake up bruised - physically, emotionally, spiritually. Usually it's a combination of them all. Then it's out into the world - onto the battleground of Keegan's day. RAKE is produced by Fedora Entertainment and Essential Media & Entertainment Pty Ltd., in association with Sony Pictures Television. The series is created and written by Peter Duncan (creator of the original Australian series). The series is executive-produced by Duncan, Peter Tolan ("Rescue Me," "Analyze This"), Michael Wimer ("2012"), Richard Roxburgh ("Rake," "Mission: Impossible II," "Moulin Rouge") and Ian Collie ("Rake"). Kinnear and Leslie Tolan ("Rescue Me," "The Job") are co-executive producers. Sam Raimi ("Oz the Great and Powerful," "Spider-Man" franchise) directed and served as an executive producer on the pilot."Wayward Pines": Imagine the perfect American town... beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets. Now imagine never being able to leave. You have no communication with the outside world. You think you're going insane. You must be in Wayward Pines. Based on the best-selling novel "Pines" by Blake Crouch and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan ("The Sixth Sense," "Signs"), WAYWARD PINES is the intense new mind-bending event thriller evocative of the classic cult hit "Twin Peaks." Secret Service Agent ETHAN BURKE (Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon, "Crash," "City of Ghosts") drives to the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID, to find two missing federal agents. Ethan was the logical choice for the mission. He's one of the best Secret Service agents in the Seattle office. He's also the man who knew missing agent KATE HEWSON better than anyone. They were partners. They were more than that. Their relationship nearly destroyed Ethan's marriage. Kate transferred to Boise and Ethan thought he'd never see her again. Now, Kate and her new Secret Service partner, BILL EVANS, are nowhere to be found. But just as Ethan spots the sign that says "Welcome to Wayward Pines, Where Paradise is Home!," a truck slams into his car. When Ethan wakes up in the Wayward Pines Hospital, he remembers his name, his address in Seattle and the accident on the outskirts of town. He knows he's a Secret Service Agent who came to Wayward Pines to investigate the disappearance of two agents. What he can't figure out is what's wrong with this eerily perfect little town. None of the phones work. He can't get through to his wife back home or his boss at the Secret Service. His wallet, ID, money, phone...everything is gone. And no one will help him. Back home in Seattle, Ethan's wife, THERESA, gets a call from Ethan's boss at the Secret Service, ADAM HASSLER. Ethan is missing. No other information is available until early testing shows that Ethan was never in his car that was recovered on the side of the road outside of Wayward Pines. They're still investigating. This isn't enough for Theresa. Along with their teenage son, BEN, Theresa sets out on her own search for Ethan. The mystery only deepens as Ethan employs his intelligence and tireless determination to solve the mystery of this unsettling town. Challenged at every turn by the town's die-hard residents, Ethan's investigation only turns up more questions, the most important of which is: What's wrong with Wayward Pines? WAYWARD PINES is a production of FX Productions. The series is created and written by Chad Hodge ("The Playboy Club," "Runaway") and executive-produced by Shyamalan, Hodge, Donald De Line ("Green Lantern," "The Italian Job") and Ashwin Rajan ("After Earth").COMEDIES"Murder Police": MURDER POLICE is a new animated comedy series that expands the boundaries of the cop show genre as only animation can. From David A. Goodman (FAMILY GUY) and rising writer/animator/performer Jason Ruiz, the series follows a dedicated, but inept detective and his colleagues - some perverted, some corrupt, some just plain lazy - in a twisted city precinct. At the center of this maelstrom is MANUEL SANCHEZ (Ruiz), a neurotic and nerdy cop who aspires to be a good policeman, but his efforts to solve crimes are constantly put in jeopardy by his own clumsiness and the incompetence of his fellow detectives. Making matters worse, his egotistical, bribe-accepting partner, TOMMY MARGARETTI (Will Sasso, "The Three Stooges," "MADtv"), a tough, rule-breaking "bad cop," can't interrogate a suspect without beating him up. The other detectives in the precinct include RANDALL HICKOX (Chi McBride, "Golden Boy"), a cop with little interest in police work. He's lost a lot of partners, hates his job and often hands off his resume to crime scene witnesses. Randall's newest partner, JUSTICE (Jane Lynch, GLEE), is a self-righteous working mother whose child is lodged in a baby bjorn that is permanently secured around her chest. Undercover cop DONEL (Phil LaMarr, FAMILY GUY, "Futurama") is in so deep that he often does things of questionable legality. They all are supervised by the perpetually annoyed Captain JOHN RUSHOUR (Peter Atencio, "Key and Peele"), a brusque, overweight old-school cop who expects failure and can't be bothered to even get out of his Rascal scooter. Manuel's ex-wife, ROSA (Justina Machado, "Private Practice," "Six Feet Under"), is a defense lawyer who remains irritated that Manuel always put his job first. But they remain bonded in the upbringing of their son, MARIO (Ruiz), a troubled teen who is less impressed with his father than he is by the criminals he catches. These cops often find themselves mildly interested in the most recent crime victim, but completely obsessed with who "destroyed" the bathroom. Nevertheless, where there's a mystery, Manuel somehow finds a way to solve it. MURDER POLICE is produced by Bento Box Animation (BOB'S BURGERS) and 20th Century Fox Television. The series is co-created by David A. Goodman (FAMILY GUY) and Jason Ruiz - one of the writers/animators discovered through the Fox Inkubation program. Goodman serves as executive producer and showrunner, and Ruiz is co-executive producer."Surviving Jack": Father knows best...well, sort of. SURVIVING JACK is a new single-camera comedy based on best-selling author Justin Halpern's autobiographical book, "I Suck at Girls." Set in 1990s Southern California, the ensemble series is about a man becoming a dad, as his son is becoming a man, in a time before "coming of age" was something you could Google.JACK DUNLEVY (Emmy Award nominee Christopher Meloni, "True Blood," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"), ex-military and an oncologist, is a no-bull kind of guy. He sees little, if any, need to sugar-coat the truth. Up to this point, Jack's been the parent who's left for work early, come home late, eaten the big piece of chicken, yelled at his kids and gone to bed. But after years of deftly raising and running the family, his wife, JOANNE, is going back to law school, leaving Jack as a full-time parent for the very first time. Jack's teenage son, FRANKIE (Connor Buckley, "Deception"), is just starting his freshman year in high school. Lanky, quick-witted, self-deprecating and not entirely sure of himself, all Frankie wants to do is fly under the radar. But over the summer, he grew 10 inches, threw a no-hitter against a rival team and started to attract girls - all of which put him in some awkward situations - especially when the only base he's ever been to is on the field. Fortunately, no matter how embarrassing the situations Frankie gets himself into are, Jack is there to pick up the pieces and lead his son to manhood...with the least gentle hand possible. Although Jack may be unorthodox, unfiltered and sometimes even unkind in his approach, his intentions are always good. For better or for worse, he's Frankie's only resource now. Even more confusing to Jack than Frankie's growing pains are those of his daughter, RACHEL (Claudia Lee, "Hart of Dixie"), a gorgeous and super-smart 17-year-old high school junior. Up until now, Rachel's done everything right. No longer under the watchful eye of her mother, she's now a handful. Jack considers the mind of the teenage girl beyond his (or anyone's) comprehension - a fact which Rachel will take full advantage of. In addition to disciplining his own children, Jack must keep a watchful eye on Frankie's best friends: GEORGE (Kevin Hernandez, "Get the Gringo," "The Sitter"), an overly confident Mexican-American with a big vocabulary; and MIKEY (newcomer Tyler Foden), a tough kid from a broken home. Only time will tell if Jack's blunt and unpredictable parenting style will keep his kids out of trouble, or if Joanne will have to put down the law books and somehow step in to keep the family order. Until then, Jack's the dad the Dunlevy kids always wished they had - most of the time. For someone who is used to taking care of people with cancer, Jack's got this...right? SURVIVING JACK is produced by Doozer in association with Warner Bros. Television. Based on best-selling author Justin Halpern's book, "I Suck at Girls," the series is written by Halpern ("$#*! My Dad Says") and Patrick Schumacker ("$#*! My Dad Says"). The series is executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Bill Lawrence ("Spin City," "Scrubs," "Clone High," "Cougar Town"), Halpern, Schumacker and Jeff Ingold. Victor Nelli ("Scrubs," "The Bernie Mac Show") directed the pilot.
"Us & Them": When two people finally come together, they never come together alone. US & THEM is an outrageous but authentic ensemble single-camera comedy about a pair of young lovers, whose path to happily-ever-after is complicated by the screwed-up circus of people closest to them. New York pharmaceutical copywriter GAVIN (Emmy Award nominee Jason Ritter, "Parenthood," "The Event") is a neurotic Woody Allen-ish personality with indie-rock looks, who has never been in love. On the other hand, pretty Pennsylvania-based printing press employee STACEY (Alexis Bledel, "Mad Men," "Gilmore Girls") has a subtle wit and has been engaged before. For the past six months, they have been flirting online and finally agree to meet...with their best friends in tow for double-date safety. Gavin and Stacey's wingmen are, respectively, CHRIS "ARCHIE" ARCHULETTA (Dustin Ybarra, "We Bought a Zoo") and NESSA (Ashlie Atkinson, "Inside Man," "Rescue Me"). Archie is often wrong but never in doubt and the loudest, most outrageous character in any room. Nessa is brutally blunt - actually, just brutal, in general - with a rock-a-billy look, complete with messy tattoos (many of which she doesn't remember getting). Gavin lives in an apartment below his parents, PAM (Emmy Award nominee Jane Kaczmarek, "Whitney," "Raising the Bar," "Malcolm in the Middle") and MICHAEL (Kurt Fuller, "Psych," "Midnight in Paris"). With zero filter and little volume control, Pam is fearful she is aging and that the good times may be behind her. Michael thinks of himself as the family's voice of reason. He is wrong. Dillsburg, PA, is a tiny dot of grit in the green countryside. Stacey lives there with her widowed mom, GWEN (Kerri Kenney, "Reno 911!"). BRIAN (guest star Michael Ian Black, "Ed"), Stacey's uncle, and her late father's brother, has taken on the role of family protector. He is a simple man who is amazed by the little things in life...like white Toblerones. Stacey's long-distance romance unnerves both Gwen and Brian, who fear she might fall in love and move away to the big city. When all of these characters collide to create a salty but sweet romantic comedy, we wonder not if the two leads will get together, but how they ever will stay together. After all, it's complicated enough trying to make a relationship work. But the biggest complications of all are the friends and family who are part of the package deal. US & THEM is produced by Sony Pictures Television and BBC Worldwide Productions. It is based on the hugely popular and multiple-award-winning BBC series "Gavin and Stacey," which was created and written by James Corden and Ruth Jones. US & THEM is adapted and written by David J. Rosen ("I Just Want My Pants Back"), and executive-produced by Rosen, Jane Tranter, Julie Gardner, Corden and Jones. Steve Coogan and Henry Normal serve as executive producers for Baby Cow Productions. Michael Patrick Jann ("Drop Dead Gorgeous") directed the pilot.


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The landscaping was designed by CTA Architects Engineers and installed by DLM Contracting and Sweet Pea Landscaping. Gallatin Valley Landscaping Center donated 761 perennial plants and 10 trees. Gallatin Gardener's Club donated the four Marmo Maple trees that are planted along Main Street in front of the Library.
WATER CONSERVATIONGroundwater and a stormwater managment system are used for irrigation so processed City water doesn't need to be used to keep the Library's landscape green. The "streambead" theme you see in the parking area medians are also part of the water conservation strategy for the Library's landscape. The river rocks allow some rain and snowmelt to drainback into the ground instead of across the parking area and provide for snow storage in winter.
TREES CTA and SweetPea Landscaping worked together to select the best possible mix of evergreen aand deciduous trees that will be healthy and long-lived. The list of species is quite extensive and most are known as "regionally adapted" with the ability to withstand long, cold winters and dry summer conditions. Trees that can be seen around the Library: Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce, Burr Oak, Honey Locust, Quaking Aspen, Linden, Green Ash, Autumn Blaze Maple, Emerald Queen Maple, and Amur Chockecherry.
TRAILS The trail adjacent to the Library is part of the "Main Street to the Mountains" trail and connects the Library's Main Street Plaza with Lindley Park, Peets Hill, Burke Park, and Gallagator Trail. This trail segment includes two pedestrian bridges, lighting, trees, and a paved parking lot at the Peets Hill trailhead.
GRASS AND PLANTS The grass and plants were chosen to be water efficient and drought resistant. Canada Bluegrass and Little Bluegrass were used in the turfgrass areas. The natural grasses used include a mixture of Wheatgrass, Ryegrass, and tall Fescue. The perennial plants that are included are: Garden Phlox, Hosta, Day Lily, Lupine, Coneflower, Yarrow, Hollyhock, Stonecrop, Speedwell, and Dianthus.
TRAVIS ATKINS MEMORIAL GROVE A memorial fund was established by Jack and Elaine Atkins in honor of their son, Army Staff Sergeant Travis William Atkins who was killed in Iraq on June 1, 2007. At the request of the Atkins family, the fund was used to create a reading grove with 7 crabapple trees and a bench. The Travis Atkins Memorial Grove is located outside the Children's Area ajdacent to Lindley Park.


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Kansas does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program. Consequently, federal occupational safety and health standards govern private sector workplaces in the state.
Public sector employers (state and local government offices, operations, and schools) are governed by workplace safety and health abatement orders (KS Stat. Ann. 44-636). Abatement orders can cite federal safety and health standards when giving notice of violations. There are no state-specific public sector rules for hand protection.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The admiral in charge of all Navy operations in northeast Florida says looming budget cuts could be devastating to the military community and possibly hamper national security.
Sequestration -- the mandatory cuts that will go into effect March 1 if the U.S. Congress fails to agree on more structured budget reductions -- would require one-day-a-week furloughs for all civilian employees of the military. That would affect more than 8,500 workers in Jacksonville -- many of them at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport -- and at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
"These are workers that fix our airplanes, that fix our ships," said Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander of Navy Region Southeast. "These are hospital workers. These are police officers; they are firefighters. It runs the gamut, and these employees are really critical in accomplishing our mission."
These workers would lose 22 days of work between April through September -- the equivalent of a 20 percent cut in pay.
"The effects of sequestration and continuing resolution on our military personnel will be devastating, but on our civilians will be catastrophic," said Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright.
While active-duty military personnel would not face furloughs, their annual pay increase would be reduced to 1 percent. And officials say the reduction in civilian hours could have an impact on readiness and national security.
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Two months after concluding its best season in five years, D.C. United opened camp in suburban Virginia on Friday with intrigue surrounding a couple of key players.
General manager Dave Kasper confirmed that designated player Hamdi Salihi, who arrived from Austria's Rapid Vienna last winter with considerable fanfare, won't return. But getting rid of the Albanian star won't be easy because of his guaranteed contract.
"We just don't project him competing for a starting spot," Kasper told The Washington Post. "He's a very good striker, but we're not able to make it work for him."
Salihi, 28, was the second-highest paid player on United in 2012, behind Dwayne De Rosario, and D.C. would either have to buy out his contract or convince another club to take him on. He scored six goals in 24 MLS appearances, failed to make an impact in games in other ways and never started after July, even after D.C. coach Ben Olsen shuffled the lineup following De Rosario's injury in September.
"More than likely he will end up overseas," Kasper said of Salihi.
Meanwhile, defender/midfielder Andy Najar apparently has impressed Anderlecht during his loan stint, prompting an offer from the Belgian champion. United surely would have accepted the ludicrously high $8 million rumored to be on the table, but Kasper isn't yet ready to part with his young Honduran winger for what actually was offered.
He said Anderlecht's recent bid was "nothing worth contemplating" and that Najar, 19, was due back in D.C. in two weeks.
United also is awaiting the arrival of two players with experience in South America. New designated player Rafael Teixeira de Souza, a 20-year-old Brazilian striker on loan from Bahia, is awaiting his visa and hopes to join United in Florida next week, according to the Post.
Also expected in Florida is trialist Diego Restrepo, a goalkeeper who grew up in Colombia and Florida and attended the University of Virginia before returning to Colombia two years ago to play professionally. He then spent 2012 with Venezuela's Deportivo Táchira.


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The inaugural BottleRock Napa Valley will be held May 9 - 12, 2013 in the heart of the legendary Napa Valley, featuring over 50 artists, bands and performers from a variety of genres, including rock, soul/R&B, country, hip-hop, comedy and more during an incredibly diverse, four-day festival. Scheduled to appear are The Black Keys, Zac Brown Band, Furthur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, The Shins, The Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Alabama Shakes, Primus, Dwight Yoakam, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Cake, Flaming Lips, Bad Religion, Mavis Staples, The Wallflowers, ALO, Donavon Frankenreiter, Charlie Musselwhite, Tristan Prettyman, Allen Stone, Blues Traveler, Brandi Carlile, Cafe Tacuba, and many more.
On Wednesday, May 8, emerging musical artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (with special guests) will warm up the festival.
The show is available to all and 4 day BottleRock festival pass holders and individual tickets will be sold to this show as well.
On May 9, BottleRock Napa Valley will officially begin. On Thursday, Furthur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, The Black Crowes, and Primus opens the first full night of BottleRock Napa Valley
. Friday brings multiple Grammy Award winners and nominees, including The Black Keys, the Shins, Alabama Shakes, and more to the main stages. On Saturday the headliners include Bad Religion, Ben Harper, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros supported by many others. Sunday's schedule closes the weekend with a full lineup anchored by the Zac Brown Band, Cake, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
An up-to-date festival lineup can be found at www.bottlerocknapavalley.com, with continued updates as additional acts are added. The full comedy lineup will be rolled out in mid-February.
"The genesis of BottleRock springs from the great live entertainment gift that is the Uptown Theatre. The long awaited downtown Napa renaissance has inspired us to bring an eclectic and broad group of world class music and performers to our home town," said BottleRock Co-Founder Gabriel Meyers. "The Napa Valley has set such a high standard for wine, food and hospitality that we feel that the time is right to add an amazing music festival to the mix. It will be great to see foodies, wine lovers and BottleRockers exploring the Valley by day and then coming together in downtown Napa for an evening of after parties. BRNV will be a different kind of music festival by virtue of its location in the Valley and Downtown Napa. Where else will you see winemakers, chefs, and artists mingling with patrons before, during and after the music? The chance to raise money for all of our community and charitable partners is really exciting and motivating as well."
Limited pre-sale passes go on sale Sunday through Feb. 9 (or until sold out) for Napa Valley locals, artist fan club members, community partners, and more. General 3 and 4 day passes go on sale beginning Feb. 10 until sold out. General BottleRock Napa Valley festival passes will be available Feb. 10, starting at $299 for the 3-day festival pass, $399 for the 4-day pass and $599 for the 4-day VIP Reserve pass. All festival passes include access to the May 8 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis show.
Single tickets for the May 8 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis show are $29 and go on sale Feb. 10. VIP Reserve passes come with many benefits, including convenient parking, exclusive viewing sections, access to additional hospitality areas, and limited access to the more than 30 official VIP after-parties taking place every night in downtown Napa. Festival passes can be purchased at www.bottlerocknapavalley.com.
Approximately 60 vintner partners, along with artisanal micro-brewers, will be paired with dozens of Napa Valley restaurateurs and chefs, ensuring that BottleRock Napa Valley will provide a complementary culinary festival experience.
More information can be found at www.bottlerocknapavalley.com, or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Bottle Rock Napa Valley, or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BottleRockNapa, #bottlerocknapavalley.


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1. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!celandinehobbit Mar 30, 2013 5:52 AM (in response to thans56)
I'm honestly perplexed by these reviews. I've had my HD+ for three months now and havent had a problem of any kind. Seriously. The experience was so good, I went out and bought the HD as well for the days when the other is just to big to carry around. The experience is still stellar and I absolutely love both.
I'm not doubting your troubles, just confused as to why some have the greatest experience ever with a device and why some don't.
2. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!eaglewomanEP Mar 30, 2013 8:38 AM (in response to celandinehobbit)
I've had my HD+ since Christmas, and love everything about it.I had a NOOK color for 2 years before that.
i have never had any of the problems I read about on the forums. It does just exactly what I wanted it to do when I got it. Relly love the fact that I can buy the adapter and hook it to the TV for movie watching.
3. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!TheWind Mar 30, 2013 8:55 AM (in response to thans56)
thans56 wrote:
I'm sooooo beyond fed up with my Nook HD plus! Seems like each day it gets more hinky in all sorts of ways. I have to tap numerous times on a clean screen to get it to respond, scrolling and page turning are slow, internet connection is slow - odd my ipad and Kindle don't have any problems with internet at all - so why does the Nook. Finding tons of books recently with no description other than size and basic info. Not buying a book with no idea of what it's about! And I could go on and on with other issues. I wish I had never bought the HD and just kept my Nook Tablet which I never had problems with. And to make things worse . . BN just flat doesn't seem to care! Seems like every update just messes it up even more. Seriously ready to throw hd in trash and just read off my ipad!!!!!
Atleast you'll throw it in the trash can and not pollute. Others have said they'll toss it in the lake or bathtub.
Serious yo, reset it, hold the power until its off. That would fix it. My Fire glitches out like crazy too btw.
4. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!5ivedom Mar 30, 2013 9:46 AM (in response to thans56)
I found that there were problems but B&N has been fixing them via updates.
So it's gotten better.
A lot of the problems you mention seem to be related to some app running in background and eating up memory OR perhaps just Nook needing to be reset.
a) Clean screen.
b) Press and hold power button and n button for 30 seconds.
That should clear up a lot of stuff.
If not, then get App Killer and see if you have any strange apps running.
5. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!julestrik Apr 1, 2013 6:01 PM (in response to thans56)I love the Dolphin app for web browsing. I also love my Nook HD+. No device is without it's problems. Keep your screen clean. Use a screen protector film. Take a deep breath and try to solve the problems rather than throw tantrums. I have had a few problems but nothing serious, but I have always found solutions on the B&N . Just be patient.
6. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!jukin Apr 3, 2013 9:01 AM (in response to thans56)
I've been in two minds whether to get a Nook HD+ ever since January. I have a Nook Tablet and only really use it for reading books and magazines, and playing a few games and for that it's perfect. The only downside for me is that I'd like a screen size large enough to be able to read a magazine without having to zoom or use the article button. However, having seen so many negative postings regarding the Nook HD it seems like staying with the Tablet makes sense for while. The one major issue with the HD for me is the way that Shelves have not been properly implemented with the HD. I usually have around 1000 books on my Nook (SD card) and so working shelves are essential for me. Plus of course there seems to be a whole bunch of other issues people are finding that make me even more reluctant to go for it. I keep reading these forums to see what, if any, upgrades there's been to fix the problems but I'm not convinced yet. I do love the Tablet and am glad I didn't follow my initial inpulse to dive in and get a Nook HD+ back in January.
BTW. I haven't seen one post on this thread where a poster has slammed the OP or been sarky to him/her. That says a lot for the people here. I also have a Kindle Keyboard and if you've ever read the Kindle forums on Amazon you'll know that if anyone dares to suggest that the Kindle(s) are less than perfect, loads of little goblins appear to mock and be quite abusive to the poster. Nice to see that people here are of a different calibre.
7. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!BFCoughlin Apr 3, 2013 5:31 PM (in response to jukin)
I can only speak from my own experience: I have had the HD+ since Day 1 (pre-ordered and had one waiting for me at the store) and I love it. I have absolutely NO regrets. There *WAS* a problem with shelves disappearing, but that has been resolved. I don't have near the number of books you have, so I can't comment on whether or not current shelving would work for you.
I have the NC--the whole reason I bought into the B&N ecosystem, because at that time, it was the only color option. It was way ahead of its time. I loved reding National Geographic on it, but I hated having to zoom in all the time. I bought the HD+ to have a better experience with photo intensive magazines like NG and other photography publications. I've since cancelled my paper subscriptions to them because the HD+ experience is so much better. As far as books--I was surprised to find that I prefer reading them on the larger screen. Kinda like hard copy over paperback. And the HD+ is light enough that it's not wearing to hold. I feel a little guilty at abandoning my NC, but I find myself preferring the HD+ over it.
Downside for me (and I don't know how different this would be with an Android tablet or iPad--can't afford the latter, so it's moot): the HD+ is fine for reading on the Web, but all too often, when one wants to respond, the virtual keyboard covers the text box area. I can't touch type on a real keyboard much less a virtual one, so it's pretty much useless for e.g. commenting on posts by fellow photo bloggers.
Overall, though, I am very happy with it. Could be an iPad is better--for twice the price. Dunno. I just know that I got my money's worth and I enjoy using it every day.
8. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!bestem Apr 3, 2013 8:15 PM (in response to BFCoughlin)
BFCoughlin wrote:
Downside for me (and I don't know how different this would be with an Android tablet or iPad--can't afford the latter, so it's moot): the HD+ is fine for reading on the Web, but all too often, when one wants to respond, the virtual keyboard covers the text box area. I can't touch type on a real keyboard much less a virtual one, so it's pretty much useless for e.g. commenting on posts by fellow photo bloggers.
Have you looked into a bluetooth keyboard? I don't have the spare money to get one, so I don't know if you'd still see the touch keyboard if you were linked with a bluetooth one, but it might be worth it to go into a tech store like Best Buy and see if they have a display one you can connect to your Nook to see how it behaves. I keep looking at the Microsoft Wedge keyboard at work, and thinking about buying it, because there are some features to it I really like (it's got a cover, so all that stuff that makes its way into the bottom of your bag can't get between the keys when you're transporting it. also, when the cover is on the keyboard automatically turns off, which saves battery life, and when it's off it can turn into a stand for a tablet) but I can't justify spending a quarter of my paycheck on one.
9. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!emmkaytee Apr 4, 2013 2:12 AM (in response to bestem)
No, the on-screen keyboard does not appear when the Bluetooth keyboard is being used. The thing that annoyed me immensely about both my Nooks was that I couldn't seem to hit my target on a Web page, either with my finger or a stylus. I fixed this with a Bluetooth mouse, and found that (for forms, etc., not documents) I frequently just use the mouse on the on-screen keyboard rather than bothering to pull the physical keyboard out of my bag. Now, if they would just fix Read In-Store (fat chance!) I would be quite happy with the entire deal.
10. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!5ivedom Apr 4, 2013 12:02 PM (in response to jukin)
1) What BFCoughlin wrote.
I think there's a small chance you might get a lemon, in which case you can get a replacement. However, Nook HD+ is pretty decent. I bought it at launch and it's worked great for me.
With my Nook HD, it's been a good experience too. Though the only way it'll connect to my Windows 8 PC is by restarting both.
2) Regarding this:
BTW. I haven't seen one post on this thread where a poster has slammed the OP or been sarky to him/her. That says a lot for the people here. I also have a Kindle Keyboard and if you've ever read the Kindle forums on Amazon you'll know that if anyone dares to suggest that the Kindle(s) are less than perfect, loads of little goblins appear to mock and be quite abusive to the poster. Nice to see that people here are of a different calibre.
I stopped going to Amazon forums. It's all because of just a small handful of users who are very negative. Amazon really should moderate that forum better.
I also like the forum structure here better.
11. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!Opa-MN Apr 4, 2013 3:36 PM (in response to 5ivedom)
I too am upset but not with the actual working of the HD+. I have had no problems with the device, but I feel that B&N pulled a bait and switch. I have had my HD+ since November 5th and have not had any problems other than it being an Android device that can't use most of the apps out there. I had hoped that the HD+ would be the best of both worlds as a great tablet and a great reader. I think if I could get most of my money back I would be looking for a deal on an iPad and use the B&N app to read. I want to say again I would not use the word hate, but I sure am disappointed.
12. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!thans56 Apr 10, 2013 9:26 AM (in response to thans56)
Not my first Nook, I've tried EVERY suggestion here and nothing seems to help. Thanks for the ideas and suggestions everyone.
Noticed yet ANOTHER issue today . . . in the shop where the Daily Find is shown . . . the prices shown there do not match the correct sale price. I've been passing up things because of the price and just discovered today that when I tap on book to read about it THEN the correct sale price shows up.
Gee, and BN wonders why ebook sales dropped so drastically for them last year! DUHHHH.
It's just things like this that keep me irritated with them and my Nook.
13. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!FreeEagle2x Feb 9, 2014 4:05 AM (in response to thans56)
Foor me, the first few mnths were fine-but then...Slowly things started to act up and go wrong. I took these errors as "quirks", not anticipating the compound affect. Bottom line, as much as I love b&n, they either are (playing) stupid or just don't care about products already sold and out the door.
If I had extra $ I would definitely call this purchase a loss and explore replacing it with a superior, reliable, and company guaranteed/certified-not just pretending to care their product.
14. Re: I HATE my Nook HD!AlbionRose Feb 9, 2014 7:43 AM (in response to FreeEagle2x)
I'm sorry you are having a bad experience with your Nook.
I know it is a real pain to do, but a factory reset can help to restore performance. If you really want your old Nook back, I would suggest doing a reset, and if that doesn't help take it into a store. The B&N store folk seem to generally be very helpful.


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Today, all US Shake Shack locations are giving out coupons for a free cup or cone of custard to customers who fill out a "Pledge to Vote" card.
Tomorrow, Z-Burger's Tenleytown, Southwest, and 14th Street locations will give a free Burger or cheeseburger to customers who wear an "I Voted" sticker or say "ZVote."
...Having said that, DCist points out that giving people free food for votes is illegal. Their suggestion is for Z-Burger to give away free burgers to anyone without the stipulation of having voted.
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Garza won't throw again until he's pain-free
MILWAUKEE -- On second thought, Matt Garza's stint on the disabled list for a left rib-cage strain will almost certainly extend beyond the minimum 15 days, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said on Sunday.
Roenicke had expressed a different mindset a day earlier, saying that until he was told otherwise, he was operating under the assumption that Garza would be back immediately. He had updated information Sunday morning.
"He's not [throwing] any time soon," Roenicke told reporters. "Now, I don't know what that means, but the next few days he's not going to throw."
Garza made improvements last week and was pushed in workouts, Roenicke said, leading to some soreness on Saturday.
"He didn't have a setback, but until he is completely pain-free in a bunch of different motions, they're not going to let him throw," Roenicke said.
Garza is eligible to return from the DL beginning Aug. 19, but, "it's not looking good," Roenicke said.
Off-days could allow the Brewers to operate with only four starting pitchers from Thursday, when Mike Fiers starts against the Cubs, until Sept. 3, but at the moment the club intends to continue to keep all five of its starting pitchers in order.
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I'm just beginning to learn Pali using de Silva's primer; I'm on lesson 5. I've begun to develop the habit of reading the first word to ascertain the subject of the sentence and then moving to the last word to get the verb and basically working backwards from there. Is this OK? Will it be good for long term comprehension? How do those of you experienced with reading Pali approach the reading of a sentence? What is your process of dissecting it? Any advice for a rank beginner?


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Over recent years Saracens have become known for their tight-knit solidarity.
While this has been a contributing factor to their transformation from mid-table mediocrity to top four title contenders, could it in fact be a hindrance when it comes to the international environment?
Take Chris Ashton as an example.
His form for England has come under much scrutiny with many believing his place is severely under threat.
You watch the former Northampton man play for club and country and it is like watching a different player.
For his club, Ashton looks like an individual who is comfortable in their environment, happy to try things, hungry for work and with a smile never far from his face.
For country, it is a much different story - a man under pressure, a shadow of his former 'ash splashing' self.
Could it be that the strong inclusive Saracens wolfpack environment has made it difficult for players to adjust when faced with a different mentality, ethos and approach to man management?
In the Autumn Internationals the back line should have been firing.
It was a group of backs who were familiar with each other on the whole, if not in the white of England but in club colours. Yet the England attack failed to properly ignite, something was missing.
The bringing together of individuals from different backgrounds is always a difficult task. However the feel good factor surrounding Stuart Lancaster's team is seemingly vanishing, something that could easily affect those out on the pitch.
The return of Barritt from injury will be a welcome sight for all.
He may not be the flashiest most eye-catching of players but the rock-solid dependability he brings to any team he plays in is indispensible.
With questions marks circulating over the possible centre partnership come Six Nations kick-off, the Sarries man has a real chance to cement himself as England's rock in what seems to be a time of change around him.
Nobody knows whether Ashton will retain his place in Stuart Lancaster's 15 however his ability to cross the whitewash for his club has raised the question why he has so far been unable to replicate this on the international stage.
It's a debate that's sure to rumble on in the coming weeks.


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Along the line of one being "music mad" or "music crazy", let's extend the phrasing to "music happy". I've re-discovered that happiness, for some, is the purpose of making music, although I realize not all music is so. Here's a great story:
Thanks also to Ross for extending the happiness.
Walking through the streets of Los Angeles towards the Greek Theater on that fateful night, I was at the beginning of a new passion in my life. I came up to everyone's belt buckles and had to tilt my neck back to look up at all the adults. I will never forget what I saw, for it became a way of life for me. Men and women wore bright clothing and dreadlocks and sold all sorts of things, from glass items to hemp necklaces to something I later on learned to love, goo balls.
At the time I only had Junta to listen to (it was a gift), and I fell in love with the two disc masterpiece. I made the trek all the way from my native Costa Rica to California to be able to experience this wonderful new sound live. At twelve years old, I didn't know what to expect!
As the crowd grew anxious inside the venue, I looked to my right and saw a beautiful girl (who must have been eighteen or nineteen years old) smile down at me and say, "Enjoy the show little sister". These words have stayed with me at every show I have been to since.
The screaming grew louder and with the lights still dim, I saw four silhouettes climb the stage with a cool ease as if taking a stroll on a Sunday afternoon. That's when it all began: songs I had never heard that blew my mind. A new genre of music to my ears! I had never listened to other jambands, not even the Grateful Dead, so this sound that was coming from these four talented musicians was a new and wonderful experience!
I danced like I had never danced in my life as they kicked off the show with "AC/DC Bag" and kept my groove all the way through "Sparkle" and "Divided Sky". I finally chilled out when "Strange Design" began, a song that I have only had one other opportunity to listen to live (in 1997), after eight years of attending shows. My heart sank with the beautiful words and music that came from Trey Anastasio, a name I would become so acquainted with I would feel as if though I knew him.
After the show I lay in bed and thought about everything that I had seen and heard that night. I knew then that that's how I wanted to live my life. I wanted to follow Phish and live the excitement I had lived that night for the rest of my life.
Almost an entire year went by before I had another opportunity to see Phish live. During that time I acquired most of the albums that had been released up until then and could play some of their basic riffs on my guitar. None of my friends in Costa Rica understood my love for the band, for the music. I was alone in my love of the band, but that never discouraged me from listening and believing that someday I would see them live again.
That someday came July 5, 1996 in Rome, Italy. When I found out that Phish was doing a European tour, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to seeing them again. My mother is remarried to an Italian from Rome, so we spent quite a lot of time there. I was able to convince my mom to leave for Italy a few weeks before schedule so I could see the band perform a second time.
I had hoped that my second Phish experience would be as good as my first"... that show exceeded my expectations. I was more familiar with the music then the first time around and had a much deeper appreciation for the different versions of songs I heard. That night I learned what a kind person was. Some kids I met at the show offered me to go with them to see the rest of the European tour.
Over the years I saw Phish in over 10 states, most western European countries, and Japan. Now, at age 20, standing 5'11, I don't have to crank my neck back to look at everyone anymore, but I still feel the rush I felt that first night back in LA. My knees get weak, my stomach grows knots and my head goes crazy in anticipation wondering "what will they play tonight?"!
I've never formally met the band, though I did have a very brief run-in with Trey in Los Angeles once in 2000 on one of his solo tours. But that's another story for another day"...I've often wondered what I would say to the guys if ever given the chance to meet them. So many questions pop to mind, about the words, about the music, about them"... but in the end I know I wouldn't really ask them anything. I would simply say "thank you".
July 10, 2003 was my last concert, at Shoreline in California. It was my fiftieth show and I enjoyed it as much as I did my first, eight years before. I know I will always love Phish and will continue to listen to their music throughout the rest of my life. I don't know for sure how many more shows I will go to in my life, I can't say how long Phish will continue to perform live, and I cannot promise myself that I will get in to every show that I try to. The only thing I am sure of is that I will hear a little voice inside my head that will say "enjoy the show little sister"... and I know that I will.I happened to attend this show. My experience was not as revelatory, but I enjoyed it all the same. Great to hear of such an experience though!
Thanks also to Ross for extending the happiness.


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WASHINGTON—A group of 31 Republican senators asked the White House not to allow subsidies under the health-overhaul law for health-insurance plans jointly run by employers and unions.
In a letter to President Barack Obama sent Thursday, the group, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, said any expansion of insurance subsidies to union workers' plans would violate the 2010 law.
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University Park, Pa. -- Andre Boehman, professor of fuel science and materials science, will give a seminar for the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering titled, "Challenges and Opportunities in Transportation Fuels." The presentation is from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 10 in room 244 of the Agricultural Engineering Buliding.
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Version 4.1.5 — September 13, 2016
Our latest release updates the app to (properly) support iOS 10. If you update to iOS 10 you need to download this update! :)
- Fixed: The Today widget now displays in the iOS 10 style and doesn't have rendering glitches.
- Fixed: Tasks are now rendered properly in task lists and don't have rendering glitches.
- Fixed: Tags everywhere are now rendered properly and don't have rendering glitches.
- Fixed: The refresh control (spinning circle) didn't display on iOS 10 when using pull-to-refresh.
Version 4.1.3 — August 3, 2016
- Fixed: Issues where the share extension would freeze or not show up in some apps.
Version 4.1.2 — August 1, 2016
- New: Quickly add tasks with attached URLs with the new sharing extension. Hooray!
- New: See statistics like number of tasks in a view, the total estimated time for tasks, tasks due today, tasks overdue and completed tasks by tapping on the view name.
- Improved: Select a due or start time quickly from the date selection list. Just tap the clock icon next to the date. Yay!
- Fixed: Some notes would be incorrectly truncated when displayed on iPad.
Version 4.0.51 — June 22, 2016
- Improved: Task reminder notifications now have Complete/Postpone actions! Hooray!
- Fixed: An issue where the drag and drop order of subtasks was lost on a generated instance of a completed task.
- Updated: Localizations for all supported languages.
Version 4.0.48 — May 16, 2016
- Improved: VoiceOver support for swipe actions (Complete/Postpone) on task rows.
- Improved: Time estimates entered in any language are now viewable in any other language (e.g. different language used between iOS and web apps, shared lists, etc).
- Fixed: Grouping headers did not match the web app in some cases.
- Fixed: An issue with note editing using a Bluetooth keyboard where the view would not scroll properly.
- Fixed: An issue with parsing due times where a period is used instead of a colon, e.g. '4.30pm'.
- Fixed: An issue where sync would ignore the 'WiFi only' setting on some versions of iOS.
- Fixed: An issue with search criteria where a non visible whitespace character was used.
- Fixed: An issue where extra brackets would be added to search criteria when it was saved in some cases.
- Fixed: An issue with search when the search criteria included an apostrophe.
- Fixed: An issue parsing Polish repeat formats.
- Updated: Localizations for all supported languages.
Version 4.0.47 — March 21, 2016
- Improved: The app icon now shows the last two views visited when using 3D Touch (did you know that you can also 3D Touch tasks and notes to quickly look at them? No? Well now you do! :)
- Fixed: A display issue with list permissions which were removed.
- Fixed: The Spotlight indexer would crash if it was rebuilding the task index when the app wasn't running (did you know you could search for your tasks in Spotlight? No? Well... :)
- Fixed: Using 3D Touch on the add button would sometimes crash the app.
- Fixed: The 'after a week' repeat interval was unselectable if the current repeat interval on a task was set to 'every week'.
- Fixed: An issue with date parsing when the device language was set to Chinese (Simplified) or Chinese (Traditional).
- Fixed: An issue with date parsing when the device language was set to Italian.
- Updated: Localizations for Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Polish and Russian.
Version 4.0.43 — March 7, 2016
- Improved: You can now change the font size specifically for the app under 'Settings' -> 'Text Size'. Hooray!
- Improved: If a search only matches completed tasks, show a link which lets you switch to the completed view.
- Fixed: The app would sometimes crash if multiple tasks had their due date changed or were postponed.
- Fixed: Adding a task by selecting a contact from the left navigation wouldn't give the task to that contact unless they were also selected in Smart Add.
- Fixed: A rendering issue in the task list when the due date is 'Yesterday'.
- Fixed: "Forgot username or password?" link was linking to the forgot password page.
- Fixed: Completing a task with the repeat 'every month on the 9th weekday' crashed the app. Now it doesn't. :)
- Fixed: Parsing issues with Danish, Norwegian and Italian.
- Updated: Localizations for German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil) and Russian.
Version 4.0.42 — February 23, 2016
- Implemented support for Dynamic Type, which means certain font sizes in the app will adjust based on your device setting.
- Fixed a bug in the sorting of the This Week view.
- Fixed parsing issues for German, Italian and Spanish.
- Added Swedish localisation.
- Updated Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish translations.
Version 4.0.41 — February 3, 2016
This update is big. Like, ridiculously big. In fact, it's a whole new Remember The Milk! We listened closely to all your feedback and suggestions, and set out to create the bestest tasks app the world has ever seen.
Highlights include:
- Subtasks - break your tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces
- Drag and drop reordering - rearrange your tasks in the order you plan to do them
- Tag colors - make your lists both organized and colorful
- All new sharing - share your lists and give tasks to others to get things done faster
- Notifications - get notified when someone shares a list or gives you a task
- Individual task reminders - set different reminders for each of your tasks
- Advanced sorting - sort and group your tasks however you like
- Start dates - track when it's time to start working on a task
- And much, much more!
For the full scoop, see the What's New page.
Version 3.0.4 — September 25, 2014
- Updates for iOS 8.
- Includes support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Version 3.0.3 — June 19, 2013
- Fix issue with password prompt repeatedly being shown on launch.
Version 3.0.2 — June 3, 2013
Manage your Evernote Reminders with Remember The Milk! See the blog post for more details.
Version 3.0.1 - Sep 21, 2012
- Updated and optimised for iPhone 5.
- Bug fixes for iOS 6.
Version 3.0.0 ("Insect") — May 14, 2012
This is our biggest iPhone app update ever! The app has a completely new interface, and a whole bunch of new features and improvements. See the blog post for more details.
Version 2.0.2 — Oct 19, 2011
- Built for iOS 5.
Bug fixes:
- Fix crash on the "More" screen under iOS 5.
Version 2.0.1 — May 11, 2011
Bug fixes:
- iPad related bug fixes
Version 2.0.0 -- May 5, 2011
Initial release.