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Tyler Keup of North Platte was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with amphetamine possession with intent to deliver and carrying a concealed knife.
He is also charged with having more than an ounce of marijuana.
Police spokesman Rodney Brown said Keup was arrested around 3:45 p.m. after a traffic stop near A St. and Vine.
Based on two previous incidents of meth distribution investigated by a Nebraska State Patrol task force, Brown said there was probable cause to arrest and search Keup. The search turned up drug paraphernalia and approximately two ounces of marijuana.
A female passenger in the car, Brandi Sanchez, 30, was found with drug paraphernalia that tested positive for methamphetamine, Brown said.
Police also discovered prescription medication and a concealed, large, Buck brand knife under the passenger seat of the vehicle
The arrest was completed without incident and all parties were compliant, according to the police report.
In addition to two counts of distribution, Keup was cited for possession of a controlled substance - adderall (a felony), possession of a concealed weapon (knife), and possession of less than a pound and more than an ounce of marijuana.
Sanchez was arrested for possession of adderall, meth and possession of a concealed weapon (knife).
In court, Keup's bond was set at $250,000 and Pat Hays was appointed his public defender.
Sanchez's bond was set at $20,000. She asked for a public defender. Lincoln County Judge Kent Turnbull said one would be appointed.
Keup, 29, spent more than a decade in prison after he shot an 18-year-old girl in 2000 with a .25-caliber semi-automatic that he had bought for $78.
He was 16 at the time and maintained it was an accident. as a prisoner, Keup was influential in efforts to modify life sentences for teenage criminals. He became an artist and won honors at the Nebraska State Fair and at the 2012 Nebraskaland Days art show.
In prison, he became a member of and designed a logo for a group of prisoners called STOP Stand Together On Purpose, a group dedicated to battling recidivism the pattern of criminals returning to crime, and consequently to prison.
Keup was released from prison in July 2011 after a court found no evidence of intent to commit murder. He has lived in North Platte since his release.
Keup had a brush with the law on Nov. 11, when the car he was driving was pulled over for a traffic violation. The passenger, Cortney Lopez, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and has been in jail since. At the time, Keup was cited for driving without a license.
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DETROIT - After the recent death of a Michigan college student, many parents, students, and families are asking questions about bacterial meningitis.
Local 4 Medical Expert Dr. Frank McGeorge sat down with Ruth Spencer to answer some of most common questions.
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of meningitis; viral and bacterial. Viral meningitis is considered less severe and resolves without special treatment, provided the person has a normal immune system. However, bacterial meningitis is considered more severe and can cause brain damage, hearing loss and even death.
"The general group of symptoms that we think about with meningitis are fever, headache, sensitivity to bright lights, that's because the bright light irritates your brain a little bit, and a stiff neck or even a sore neck," said Dr. Frank McGeorge.
He says the symptoms are similar for the bacterial and viral forms of meningitis, and the means of transmission are also similar.
Meningitis is spread through closer forms of contact such as kissing- sharing eating utensils, beverage containers, or cigarettes. Or, if someone would cough or sneeze right into your face.
"A little paranoia about your personal hygiene habits actually can go along way," advised Local 4 Medical Expert Dr. Frank McGeorge.
He urges you to wash your hands after touching anything in common areas of dorms or classroom, especially before touching your face, as that's how the bacteria spread. And, avoid sharing things with classmates that you don't really need to need to share.
Vaccination Questions
When Local 4 solicited questions via Facebook, one viewer wanted to know when, and how often, children should be vaccinated?
The doctor answered, "Protection from the vaccine only lasts a few years. So, that's why it's recommended that you get two doses: one at age 11 or 12, and a booster shot at age 16."
Dr. McGeorge says the riskiest period for young people contracting meningitis is between 16 and 21 years old, with 18 years old being the peak time.
That's one reason Texas passed a law in 2011 that requires college students to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. If not, they can be pulled from class. Michigan requires vaccination for children 11 years or older as they enter 6th grade, but has no law requiring the booster before college.
Local 4's Ruth Spencer asked Dr. McGeorge, "Your opinion now, do you think Michigan should have that kind of state law?"
"What I think the best solution is give everyone the right information, so they make the right personal choice for them, which in most cases should fall on the side of vaccinating," he answered.
Local 4 contacted a handful of universities in the Metro-Detroit area. Michigan State, Wayne State, and University of Michigan all recommend the meningitis vaccination, but it is not a requirement. There is not a vaccine for the viral form of meningitis.
Pre-emptive Treatment
If you've come in contact with someone who has a dangerous form of bacterial meningitis, you will most likely be contacted by health officers. They will offer prophylactic treatment to those who have been in close contact (within three feet sometime during the previous seven days) with the person who was infected. Those who had casual contact with the person should not be affected.
In the most recent case at Kalamazoo, there are no additional reports of illness so far. Health officials say its unlikely there will be more cases.
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A TALENTED youngster from Malvern is celebrating winning a national crown in Somerset.
Alexander Cupper, a year four pupil at The Downs Malvern, Colwall, impressed at the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) National Fencing Championships at Millfield School, Street.
Competing in the under nines foil category, Cupper produced a dominant display and did not lose a fight en route to the final, which he eventually won 10-2.
His statistics for the day were outstanding, scoring 58 on-target hits and yet only receiving five in return from opponents.
Cupper has been fencing since the age of six and trains with the clubs in Herefordshire and Redditch as well as with The Downs coach at Malvern Hills Sword Fencing.


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According to Trent:Homer Bailey was put on the minor league DL with a strained right groin. It's the same injury that put him on the DL earlier this season.
According to Trent:Homer Bailey was put on the minor league DL with a strained right groin. It's the same injury that put him on the DL earlier this season.
Maybe he's been playing injured?
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According to Aronchis, it's because of hurt feelings that he is on the DL.
Nice to see that the minor league staff and the Reds are not hesistant to put Bailey on the DL even if it is something minor (which I'm assuming this is). It will also help in making sure he doesn't rack up too many IP's this year as he is closing in on 100 IP already this year.
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It will help keep his innings down and hopefully keep his arm fresh so when he returns he is on top of his game.
Maybe he'll come back and pitch better....a little rest may do him well, and possibly get his velocity back up
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Its the Reds fault he has a strained groin. Those kind of things don't happen if your dominating AAA. If he wasn't brought up, he wouldn't have strained his groin.
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I agree which is why I was puzzled that the Reds sent him out at the All star break saying that they wanted him to get his work in and not miss any time.
What's wrong with giving the kid a mid season break? I think he needs it more than the veterans. I'm glad he's getting it now but the Reds reasoning for sending him out before the break was a head scratcher for me.
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THERE IS an elephant in the room and our Marin County Board of Supervisors and other elected officials who sit on the board of the Transportation Authority of Marin are ignoring it. The elephant is the mismanagement and incompetence of TAM's manager and staff who are not working in the public's best interest.
In March of 2004 the voters of Marin passed Regional Measure 2, in part, to reduce traffic congestion from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Highway 101.
To date, TAM has spent almost $9 million to devise a plan that does little to reduce traffic congestion. Because of TAM's inability to solve the traffic congestion problem, they repackaged their plan as a traffic safety initiative and used statistics that have proven to be blatantly false.
Its plan, at an estimated cost of $143 million, is not appropriate for Marin. It is completely out of scale, is unsightly, and appears to shift traffic from Highway 101 to our local streets.
The residents of Marin have fought hard to maintain the charm and beauty of our communities, and the proposed Los Angeles-style three-story tall concrete structure is out of character and unnecessary.
In fact, TAM's plan calls for the elimination of the bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Lucky Drive, which will make it even less safe for our children and bicyclists to get across the highway.
Due to strong public opposition, TAM has formed a working group to evaluate its plan, and staff requested another $500,000 for engineering and consulting fees to get their flawed project approved.
While TAM continues to waste taxpayer money, a citizens' group is volunteering their time to design a substantially scaled down project that will successfully address the needs of our communities along with problems on the Highway 101 Greenbrae/Twin Cities Corridor.
The underlying cause of traffic congestion in the Greenbrae corridor is the absence of a direct connection from northbound Highway 101 to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, forcing traffic either onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, or to the one-lane Francisco Boulevard exit in San Rafael, as well as the lack of a direct connection from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to southbound Highway 101.
If these connection problems were fixed, much of what TAM is proposing for the Greenbrae corridor would become unnecessary.
There have been numerous community meetings with TAM, and without exception, the community's concerns have been ignored by TAM. We want to keep traffic moving smoothly on the highway, and make local streets safe for our children, pedestrians and bicycles. While we are all in agreement that traffic congestion needs to be addressed, it is imperative that we do the right thing with our limited resources.
TAM needs to be reminded that it works for the residents of Marin County (not for Caltrans), and it needs to listen to the almost unanimous voice of our community; to scrap their current proposal, and to find a more appropriate scaled down project that can be supported by our community.
TAM has decided not to do an environmental impact report for this project. Is it afraid of what the results would be?
Our community is wondering why the Board of Supervisors and other elected officials are silent on the mismanagement of TAM, and why they have continued to support TAM's management, which has already wasted almost $9 million of taxpayer funds, and is proposing to spend another $143 million for this unacceptable project.
In the real world, employees who do not get the job done are replaced with those that can.
Stan Hoffman is the general manager of the Corte Madera Town Center shopping center. He also is a member of the Corte Madea Chamber of Commerce.


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HOUSTON - A man was arrested after he went into an east Houston gas station and, a witness said, took a gun from behind a counter.
Houston police said the man walked into the Texaco in the 9100 block of Clinton near Fidelity about 2:15 p.m. on Friday.
Witnesses said the man appeared to be impaired, possibly under the influence of drugs.
A witness said the man walked behind the counter and took a gun.
"He just walked in, walked in the booth and reached down and grabbed the clerk's weapon, put the weapon to his head and pulled the trigger two times," witness John Bowman said. "The weapon didn't go off."
The clerk, Ajit Kumar, said the gun didn't go off because the safety was still on. Kumar said he tried to wrestle the gun away from the man, who he recognized as a regular customer.
"I no like anybody to die in my store," Kumar said. "Everybody has a right to life."
The man and Kumar struggled, but Kumar ended up giving up and ran out of the store.
Kumar said the man fired two gunshots into the ceiling as he left.
Police officers surrounded the store and the man surrendered a short time later. He walked out of the store and laid on the ground. Officers then handcuffed him and took him into custody.
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Now that temperatures are starting to rise, exposing dead grass on lawns everywhere, Rochester Hills officials are seeking to limit water usage, they say, to help keep resident's water rates from growing.
The city's outdoor watering ordinance, enacted in 2008 by city council, allows usage of automatic irrigation systems from midnight to 5 a.m. only.
The reason behind the ordinance was to shift the peak hour water usage into what's known as an exclusionary period, said Allan Schneck, Rochester Hills director of public services.
"The Detroit Water and Sewage Department water model contract states that water consumption between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. will not be part of a rate calculation," Schneck said.
So, by moving the peak hour of usage two hours earlier, from 7 a.m. to 5 a.m., has had a positive effect on water rates for a community, Schneck said, adding that other cities like Troy have enacted similar ordinances.
Officials hope by asking residents to stagger the time they turn on watering systems at 15-minute intervals past the turn of the hour will combat sudden pressure drops within Detroit Water and Sewage Department delivery systems, according to a press release.
"While the city has been successful in minimizing DWSD's rate increases by shifting the peak hour water usage from 7 a.m. to 5 a.m., there is always room for improvement and this year we are taking it one step further," Mayor Bryan Barnett said in a statement.
The DWSD would observe sudden pressure drops due to sprinkler systems being started at the same time, according to the release, hence the call to stagger the times.
Rochester Hills was divided into quadrants to make implementation of the plan easier with specific start times applied to each, Schneck said.
Shifting usage into the exclusionary period and staggering times will be advantageous for automatic sprinkler owners, according to Schneck.
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Application information for the 2013 American Municipal Power (AMP) Scholarship Program is now available through local high school guidance offices. AMP has established this scholarship program to encourage high school students in member communities to further their education and to create an awareness of careers in the municipal electric utility field.
The Cuyahoga Falls Electric System may nominate one candidate for the Lyle B. Wright Scholarship, and one candidate for the Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship.
High school seniors who will graduate in the spring, have met all the basic requirements for college or technical school, and have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to contact their guidance counselors for local application and detailed eligibility information. The amount of these one-time scholarship awards is $2,000.
Application materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. Jan. 16, 2013, to the Cuyahoga Falls Electric System, 2550 Bailey Road.
Application forms are available through high school guidance offices or at the Cuyahoga Falls Electric System. Students are urged to work closely with their school guidance counselors to ensure that application materials are submitted on time.
For more information, contact the high school guidance office or the Falls Electric System at 330-971-8060.


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Toyota ShareLunker Season Ends with Big Day at O.H. Ivie
Double dipper and new lake record come out; four others go back in
ATHENS, Texas — April 30, the last day of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 2009-2010 Toyota ShareLunker season, brought proof that sometimes it's a good idea to pay attention to those "funny feelings" you get now and then.
Jerry Bales of Hico had two big fish in his livewells, and he had a feeling one of them was big enough to become a ShareLunker-13 pounds. But when the fish was weighed at Elm Creek Village Marina at O.H. Ivie, an official ShareLunker weigh and holding station, the scale read only 10 pounds. Disappointed, Bales and his fishing companions were already headed back to the lake when one of them said, "I think we weighed the wrong fish."
Sure enough, they'd taken the fish from the wrong livewell. When the right fish was weighed, it came in at 16.08 pounds, making it not only Toyota ShareLunker 503 but also a new lake record that bested the old mark by nearly a pound and a half.
Bales's fish missed being the largest entry of the season by only 0.09 pounds. That honor, and Angler of the Year title, go to Keith Burns for the 16.17-pounder he caught from Caddo Lake March 20.
However, Bales takes over the number 19 spot on the top 50 list of biggest bass caught in Texas.
Bales's catch also made the current season the first since 1992-1993 to have two or more 16-pound-plus entries into the ShareLunker program.
Wesley Pullig of Eden had a funny feeling when he headed for O.H. Ivie that morning. He was scheduled to meet ShareLunker program manager David Campbell to return ShareLunker 477 to the lake. He caught that fish January 21. "I just had a feeling I might catch another one," Pullig said.
He was right. Not long after he put his first ShareLunker back into the lake, he caught his second, a 13.24-pounder that became ShareLunker 504, bringing O.H. Ivie's number of entries for the season to 11.
Other ShareLunkers returned to O.H. Ivie on April 30 were numbers 495, 499 and 500.
Besides coming from the same lake, Toyota ShareLunkers 503 and 504 have something else in common: They are the only two entries to be caught on the last day of the season.
Pullig joins a very small group of anglers who have caught more than one ShareLunker in the same season. Scott Cupit caught two from Lake Fork in 1990; Bill Lozano caught one from Mill Creek and one from Lake Fork in 1991; Richard Mims caught two from Lake Casa Blanca in 2004; and David Utz caught two from Lake Ratcliff in 2006.
In a class all by himself is Jim Gore, who caught ShareLunkers 33, 34 and 42 from Lake Fork in 1989. One of those fish, No. 34, was the only male ShareLunker. It was accepted to be used as a broodfish because, at 6.5 pounds, it was the biggest male largemouth bass David Campbell had ever seen.
Pullig is believed to be the only angler ever to catch a second ShareLunker on the same day he put another back into the lake.
ShareLunker entries are used in a selective breeding program at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. Some of the offspring from these fish are stocked back into the water body from which they were caught. Other ShareLunker offspring are stocked in public waters around the state in an attempt to increase the overall size and growth rate of largemouth bass in Texas.
Anglers entering fish into the Toyota ShareLunker program receive a free replica of their fish, a certificate and ShareLunker clothing and are recognized at a banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. In addition, if a Texas angler catches the largest entry of the year, that person receives a lifetime fishing license.
For complete information and rules of the ShareLunker program, tips on caring for big bass and a recap of last year's season, see http://tamus.pr-optout.com/Url.aspx?513992x840877x-1094313. The site also includes a searchable database of all fish entered into the program along with pictures where available.
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The Toyota ShareLunker Program is made possible by a grant to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation from Gulf States Toyota. Toyota is a long-time supporter of the Foundation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, providing major funding for a wide variety of education, fish, parks and wildlife projects.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A woman accused of driving her car into a group of family and friends, including a 2-year-old boy, after an ongoing dispute was in jail Thursday morning.
Police arrested Sharoya Rucker, 19, Wednesday. She was charged with attempted murder and five counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Rucker drove into the crowd at the end of a road in the 500 block of Southwest 2nd Street in Pompano Beach Wednesday after an ongoing dispute. Jachles says the driver "accelerated into the crowd" and struck at least five people.
Rucker admitted the incident stemmed from an earlier fight with another family member, police say.
But Rucker's sisters, brother, and father said another family member chased Rucker with a shotgun.
Rucker's family told Hurley the 2-year-old boy wasn't hit but instead fell on the floor.
"The baby didn't get hit," said one of Rucker's sisters. "She didn't hit that baby."
"I highly doubt that the gravity of that's made out in this police report and on the newscasts are actually what happened," said attorney Terrance Connor, Rucker's public defender. "I do believe that there are significant omissions in the police report."
A 2-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital as a precaution. Two adults were taken to the hospital, but authorities say none of the injuries were life threatening. The other injuries were minor.
Hurley ordered Rucker be held on no bond for the attempted murder charge and she have no contact with any of the victims.
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Everyone's telling you to leave your baby to cry it out and eventually she will sleep but you know you can't do it. Both you and your baby are finding this way too distressing.
Plus she's always gone to sleep happily in your arms, so both of you are struggling to manage the drop-and-run concept of putting your baby in her cot and leaving the room.
However, you believe the time has come for your littlie to learn to self-settle both at bedtime and when she wakes during the night. If this sounds like you, the parental presence option for settling your baby may work for you.
NSW parent education organisations Karitane and Tresillian have worked together to come up with both the name, parental presence, for this method as well as a step-by-step process.
It's been found to be useful in settling children aged from six months to two years, and involves a parent staying in the room and providing the minimal amount of reassurance necessary to give their baby a chance to learn to fall asleep by herself.
Here's the step-by-step guide to enacting parental presence, as promoted by Karitane and Tresillian:
According to Tresillian's Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, Anne Partridge, there's a magic number of uninterrupted nights to aim for – three.
And Monica Hughes, Karitane's Manager of Education and Research, adds that even if that magic number is reached in as many days, parents are still advised to stay sleeping in the room for the week.
"Try to persist for at least one week," Monica says. "Once your baby has three consecutive nights of relatively uninterrupted sleep you can begin to leave the room before she is asleep and sleep in your own bedroom at night."
Both organisations recommend mums and dads try parental presence for a maximum of four weeks. If it hasn't worked, seek advice on a different settling strategy or give it a break and start again at a later stage.
This article was written by Fiona Baker for Kidspot, Australia's best parenting resource. Sources include Karitane and Tresillian.


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A trip to the zoo is always fascinating to children. They see all types of animals and even sometimes get to interact with them by feeding them or simply getting close.
But some children find fun in taunting the animals. They might eat a sandwich in front of them and rub their tummy or give them the googly eyes and try to mimick the animal, none of which are appreciated by the animal. Every now and then, the animals get to strike back and some children at the Dallas Zoo were on the receiving end…of a gorilla! Continue reading


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POLICE are searching for a man who assaulted two officers in Kinver this evening (Saturday).
Officers were called to a report of an aggressive man in Redwood Drive, at around 5.45pm.
They were confronted by the man who was making threats of violence, so requested more patrols attended.
Further officers joined them but while trying to detain him, two officers were assaulted and the man ran off.
Members of the public are urged not to approach the male - who is described as white, aged 44, 6ft 4ins with a very heavy build and bald - but to call 999 immediately.
He is wearing a grey t-shirt and grey baggy tracksuit bottoms.
The injured male officers were taken to Russell Hall Hospital for treatment.
Chief Insp Jon Staite, of Staffordshire Police, said: "Due to the escalation of the man's behaviour a number of further officers attended and were assisted by colleagues from the West Midlands Police.
"We would advise the public not to approach him - if you see someone matching this description please call us immediately on 999 and quote incident 644.
"Incidents of this nature are very rare in Kinver and we can reassure residents our priority is the safety of the local community and the wider public.
"We would like to thank residents for their patience while we deal with this incident and anyone that has concerns is encouraged to speak to officers at the scene or call us on 101."


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Hello everyone,
A week ago, I installed Windows 8 (kindly provided for me by my work :)).I thought it might be a good idea to start a thread, where people who are considering upgrading to Win8 can ask questions of those who are already running it.I'm actually quite enjoying it, so would be happy to share my experiences.
Thanks for offering to share your insights with Windows 8. As I will be buying a new computer soon and I will be stuck with Win8 installed good or bad, I have a question.
Is it possible to choose some sort of classic desktop mode or are we stuck with that silly tablet wannabe mode where you have to mimic swiping motions with your mouse and stuff like that? Is Win8 useful as a desktop OS for work purposes (as most of us traditionally use a desktop for) or is it more geared to touch screens?
I have another question maybe someone can help me with. In the past, when you purchased a new computer you received an OS reinstallation disk which enabled you to boot to the disk, format the hard drive (or a new hard drive), and reinstall the OS and factory software. It seems that most manufacturers have stopped providing a disk, Dell certainly has. I have read that they have a partition with a "recovery image" or something on it so you can create a recovery disk on DVD. I'm not quite sure if that means you can create your own set of DVDs with which you can boot to, format a drive, and reinstall the OS just like you could with a factory-provided reinstallation DVD. Can anyone who has purchased a new computer in the past year or two provide any clarification or confirmation? It sounds like you can, but I want to be absolutely certain what I'm getting into.
This was one of the main things I was worried about, too.Happily, there is indeed a possibility to choose classic desktop mode (with start button).Unhappily, this is only possible using third party software.
Let me explain:After installing Win 8, the first thing I wanted to do was install all of the MS updates and download and install an antivirus program.So, I'm stuck on the start screen with lots of tiles flashing away at me, but luckily I can see IE, so I click on it.And get my first unpleasant surprise - all Metro apps run in full screen mode. You can't change this. Anyway, I download my antivirus program, but now can't seem to minimize or even close IE. WTF??Luckily Win + D does the trick and shows me my desktop. Then I can install my antivirus program.
After that I'm searching for the Control Panel. So, I move my mouse into the top right of the screen, a menu appears, I choose Settings -> Control Panel. Bam! Full screen again.M'kay. I'm going to need to google a fix for this. So, how do I get back to IE? Oh, doesn't seem that I can. Double WTF??
Long story short. There is no way you can be productive like this!At first glance, Win 8 seems like a horrible mish-mash of of an OS that doesn't know if it belongs on a tablet or a desktop.
Enter Classic Shell
If you install this program you really can have the best of both worlds.It recreates your start menu and essentially lets you work exactly as you would in Win 7.It separates your programs from your apps (which still run in full screen mode) and diverts everything from the new menu to a sane alternative.For example: when I move my mouse into the top right of the screen, a menu appears, I choose Settings -> Control Panel and ... Control Panel opens, just as you would expect.
Please note that Windows 8 also brings a load of great new features with it. For example if you are running multiple monitors you now get your task bar on each monitor. The ribbon-style dialog in the file explorer is a great improvement and provides you with some very useful options. I also love the "flat" style of the UI.
I've bought and installed several new laptops this year (for other people) and basically what you guess is correct.When you turn on the machine for the first time, it asks you for some personal info (User name etc.) then is ready to use straight away.What you then have to do is go straight to the manufacturer's recovery program and select "Create backup disks".This will, as the name suggests, create a series of backup disks (ca. 5 single layer DVDs), with which you can return your machine to its original state, should you need to do this further down the road.I normally burn one set of disks straight away, then remove all of the OEM crapware and bloatware, then burn a second set of disks.
Hope that helps.
Windows 8 is something new for Windows users because its quite change as compare to Windows XP in interface and people will also need to purchase a new computer for Windows 8, but i am personally using it and its quite impressive and hit like Windows 7.
That really does not sound appealing. It sounds downright dreadful.
I was doing some reading and it seems that Windows 8 doesn't even provide much of a media player. The Windows Media Player doesn't even offer DVD playback capability. It seems like Microsoft is stripping out features just to make more money from app store sales. It also sounds like they are trying to make the OS difficult to use.
The first thing that comes to my mind is that somebody in management probably making over $1,000,000 per year gave the go-ahead to this project. I just read that there is no more X button at the top right corner of windows to close the program. It sounds like you have to use keyboard shortcuts for everything.
Microsoft is kind of famous for not giving people what they want, but telling people what they should want and then forcing it onto them. Windows 8 sounds like they took that policy to an extreme degree.
I really do not see how anyone working in an office could find Windows 8 to be anything other than a detriment.
I have to wonder why Microsoft didn't build this functionality into the OS.
It doesn't sound like the new features come close to offsetting the inconvenience of the new desktop, or whatever you call it. I guess they call it "modern user interface". It sounds more like "pain in the butt". I am thinking that Windows 8 might be Microsoft's biggest blunder ever.
So the backup disks can be used to format a new hard drive and install the OS and factory software on it? Restoring your computer to its original state doesn't necessarily mean being able to install the OS on a new hard drive. I want to be absolutely sure that I will be able to burn backup DVDs and boot to them to format a new drive, install the OS and factory software.
Maybe I missed it before, but it looks like you can choose to have Windows 7 installed on a new Dell. Windows 8 isn't something I am going to do.
I need to have a basic computer that I can run stuff like Open Office, Apache web server, MySQL, PHP, and any programs I might use to make a website like a PHP IDE, GIMP, and the like. I don't need anything fancy for gaming. And I would like to get back into C++ so I will need to run Visual Studio Express. The question is whether I can get by with Windows 7 Home Premium or do I need to fork out the extra $70 to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.
Any ideas? I don't want to pay an extras $70 for something I don't need.
Thanks for taking the time to clue me in on Windows 8.
You are right They have also removed Spider Solitaire which is now only available through the MS store. They are copying Apple's business model, as they have realized that they can get a cut of what you install on your box.Of course Spider Solitaire is free to install, but they are still forcing you to use their store, so that the idea of getting your software from there seems gradually more acceptable.Once that is the case, it is only a short jump to making it so that you can ONLY install software from the MS store.Welcome to the future.
True, but you can get this back with the aforementioned "Classic Shell".I can see how this makes sense for tablets, as everything just gets frozen to memory, but on a PC this is a great hindrance to getting anything done.
One OS to rule them all, one OS to find them ...This is their big play. In contast to Apple who (sensibly, it would seem), have one OS for Mac and one OS for tablets and phones, MS wants one OS for all devices.MS is betting the farm on this. Only time will tell if this was a wise move.
There will be some kind of hardware "fingerprint" in play. That is, you will not be able to burn some recovery disks, then install them on another machine. It might even prove difficult if you change your original config too much.
Not sure about the Premium vs Professional argument. Maybe this will help: http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/386085/windows_7_home_premium_vs_windows_7_professional/Apart from that, it sounds like you want to install Linux.I can highly recommend any flavour of Ubuntu. I run "Mint" on one of my home machines and that works pretty damn well just out of the box.I would be using that for everything if my work didn't always want to get me the latest Windows OS.It's a hard life ...
I hope this helps you. Feel free to come back with any other questions about Windows, or Linux for that matter.
Happy Christmas.
We recently purchased 5 All - in - One computers and all came with Windows 8. They are for a small convention we will be doing for our hosting business. I have to tell you users really had a hard time getting around them. The current setup is suppose to be on a tablet, not on a desktop PC. I think it's going to end up like Vista.
From what I've read around on the net about win8 I can't see any reason to ever, ever upgrade to win8. Even if I had a touch screen monitor I couldn't see myself moving over to win8. Normally I wouldn't consider migrating to the newest version of windows until the newest version had reached at least service pack 1 (by which time hopefully any really serious bugs would have already been found and patched). With Win8 I can't see myself going near it ever, even with the longest barge pole in existence.
How well does Win8 fare when two or more machines are linked together? I used to find Vista a PITA to get to talk with other machines over a network. Not networked Win7 with an older OS yet but I've found Win7 to Win7 networking to work well.
Not networked Win7 with an older OS yet but I've found Win7 to Win7 networking to work well.
How did you make it work? I've been trying to network a Win7 box with an XP box and haven't succeeded. Probably a Win7 firewall issue, but I haven't cracked it, yet.
Give some of the solutions in that link a go. I've always found it to be a PITA when different machines on a network are running different versions of Windows
Thanks, SpacePhoenix. They look good. As soon as I replace the fried Power Supply in the Win7 box, I'll be able to give 'em a go. Cheers.
Hi SpacePhoenix,
Yup. I think a lot of people feel like that. I'm usually well up for trying out stuff, just because it is new, but Windows 8 seems so ill conceived as to be untrue.As I stated above, beneath everything it is a great OS and brings a lot of improvements in comparison to Win 7, yet as TmzHosting mentions, out of the box it is a tablet OS, not a desktop OS.I cannot think of one person I know (who isn't a computer geek) that would be able to work productively with this.
Win8 to Win7 is very easy and works completely as one would expect.I haven't tried Win8 to XP, but I have an old XP box here somewhere, so it would be possible to test.Would you like me to do that?
Windows8 user interface is wonderful as it is, with all its designs ans styles. But if its compared to Windows7, I would prefer Windows 7 though, because Windows7 is easier for me!
What didn't you like?What stood out to you as a particularly bad or good idea?Did you only work with Metro?On a tablet or a PC?
Actually, there was a full review of Windows 8 a few months ago...
Since I'm not changing (I don't see the point of it, it has no advantages for me at the moment) I didn't pay much attention to it... so I don't know if adds anything new to the debate.
Still, itmitică did an extensive review, I think
Hey molona,
Thanks for that That is certainly an informative thread.Nonetheless, it was started and ended in August. Windows 8 wasn't released until the end of October.People are now starting to notice that they can't buy Laptops/ PCs with Win 7 (so easily), so are maybe taking more interest in the subject.
Quite true. I'm glad that I bought my laptop in July!
key to windows 8 is performance (way above anything windows 7)... particularly boot up speed is impressive... http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-8-vs-Windows-7-Boot-Performance-Comparison-221041.shtml
I like the touch feature very much .
Been using windows for many years but it was the first time i felt that it behaved so different to me. I still prefer working on Windows 7. Maybe i'm too old to adapt into new environment lol


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Cambridge Audio is a long-time bearer of high standards in British-made audio and now video products. They have been turning out quality components since 1968. While they are best known for fine yet value-conscious audio offerings, they have recently introduced a new receiver, the Azur 650R and the subject of this review, the Azur 650BD Universal Blu-ray Player.
- Design: Universal Blu-ray Player
- Supported Disc Types: BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, AVCHD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE
- Audio Codec Support: PCM, DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio
- Audio Output: LPCM or Bitstream
- BD-ROM Profile 2, Version 2.0 (Backwards Compatible with Profile 1, Versions 1.1 and 1.0)
- Internal Storage: 1GB
- External Storage: 2 x USB 2.0
- Audio Connections: 7.1 RCA, Digital Coax, Toslink
- Video Connections: Composite, S-Video, Component
- HDMI 1.3a
- Supported Video Resolutions: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p
- 24p Output: Yes, for Blu-ray Only
- Source Direct: Yes
- Additional Connections: Ethernet (100BASE-T), IR In
- Dimensions: 3.3″ H x 16.9″ W x 12.3″ D
- Weight: 9 Pounds
- Cambridge Audio
The 650BD is a true universal player with support for every shiny disc to include SACD and DVD-Audio. This player is one of only two examples selling for under $1000 that can claim to be universal. Other choices come from Denon and Marantz and cost considerably more. The Azur also has full support for BD-Live with internal memory and an Ethernet connection. Additionally, you can play audio and video files from data discs or thumb drives using one of the two USB ports. How does Cambridge's new addition fit into the landscape? Let's find out.
The Azur 650BD is a very sleek and simple box; a solid chassis with large rubber feet that absorb vibration. The front panel is made from a thick brushed metal plate and has rounded corners to complement its style. The rounded corners carry from front to rear and are a trademark element of Cambridge Audio components. The disc tray is at the top center with the display just below. The characters on the display are small but easily read from standard viewing distances. The dimmer is adjustable between off, low, and high. The brightest level is quite bright so I reduced it to the dimmest option. The buttons are slightly recessed into the front panel and have a nice positive feel. I really liked the no-frills look of this player.
Internals are of Cambridge Audio's own design. Decoding duties are performed by a Mediatek MTK8520/MTK8575 chipset, which also serves as the upconversion solution for DVDs. Cambridge Audio decided during the development and testing phase that an additional solution for scaling and deinterlacing wasn't necessary since the Mediatek does an excellent job on its own. The MTK decoder is also used in the OPPO BDP-83 which explains the similarity in their respective menu structures and appearance. I was informed by Cambridge Audio that the similarity between the two players ends there. Digital to analog conversion is handled by a Crystal CS4345/CS4361 chipset which supports upsampling to 24-bit/192kHz output. There is also a Pure Audio mode, selectable from the remote, which turns off all video output.
Since the Azur is a Profile 2.0 player it comes with full support for BD-Live. One gigabyte of internal memory is included. This can be expanded by using the front and rear USB ports with a standard thumb drive. These ports can also be used for firmware updates, to view photos or to play audio and video files. I had one nit concerning the front port. It is protected by a thick rubber cap which is not attached to the player. If you remove it, the cap can easily be lost. A tethered part would be more convenient here. The rest of the front panel controls include a power toggle and basic transport keys.
The rear panel contains outputs for any type of installation. Besides HDMI there are component, S-video and composite video jacks. Audio terminals include analog 7.1 RCAs, and digital via coax or optical. The BD-Live required Ethernet port comes next plus a second USB port. Lastly, there is an IR input for integration with control systems. The power cord is a separate part and quite thick; much beefier than an average cord.
I found the remote control somewhat disappointing. It has a nice weight and shape to it and feels quite well-made. The big problem is that it's not backlit and all the buttons are the same shape and size, making it difficult to control in a darkened theater. I would have appreciated at least some different shapes for the transport controls but they are the same round domes as all the other keys. A backlit remote should be a staple for any piece of home theater equipment. In this remote's favor, it does have every possible control necessary.
Installation was pretty straightforward. I connected an HDMI cable, an Ethernet cable to my wireless bridge and a set of RCAs for the analog output. The menu is very similar in arrangement to the OPPO BDP-83 so I was instantly familiar. The player has a quick setup when it's first turned on where one can easily select the output resolution, aspect ratio and the audio format. I had to access the main menu to set 24p output. Turning on the network access was a snap and the player found my network instantly. I checked for the latest firmware and found that it was current.
The menu is quite extensive and covers every conceivable option. It is logically laid out and everything is very easy to find. There are six major sections: Playback Setup, Video Setup, Audio Format Setup, Audio Processing, Device Setup and Network Setup. Playback Setup covers basic ergonomics such as language, auto play, angle, PIP and SAP marks and parental control. You can also select the default layer for SACD and video or audio mode for DVD-A discs.
Video setup contains all image related controls. The first selection is Picture Adjustment which is a set of options for brightness, contrast, hue (tint), saturation (color) and sharpness. I did tweak the brightness down one click to properly render the Pluge pattern on my Spears & Munsil test disc. Next is Primary Output where you can select the HDMI or component connection. Like all Blu-ray players, component output is limited to 1080i from any copyrighted material. If the on-disc Image Constraint Token is activated, the limit is 480p. Aspect ratio choices are 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan (vertical stretch), 16:9 Wide (4:3 material is stretched) and 16:9 Wide/Auto. This last choice will show all content in its native aspect. TV System lets you choose between PAL and NTSC for compatible displays. Output Resolution choices range from 480i to 1080p; or you can choose Source Direct to let an outboard video processor or your display do the scaling and deinterlacing. You can also choose Auto if you wish the 650BD and your display to negotiate the best resolution. I recommend forcing the correct setting for your display rather than leaving this on Auto. Not all TVs will report the correct information back to the player so you risk running below optimal performance. Option six is 1080p/24 output which can be on or off. This only works for Blu-ray discs. 24p conversion for DVD is not supported. HDMI Options brings up a submenu where you can choose YCbCr 4:4:4 (my choice), 4:2:2 or RGB for the output color space. Finally, you can toggle a screen saver on or off.
Audio Format Setup covers output for Blu-ray/ DVD and SACD. You can turn Secondary Audio on or off. It this is on, you will get sound for PIP content and menu click sounds. The downside is the two audio tracks will be mixed internally and output as compressed DTS 5.1. This negates the advantage of any lossless codecs. HDMI Audio choices are LPCM or bitstream. Choose bitstream if your receiver or processor decodes the newer formats. Choose LPCM if you have an older HDMI-compatible model. SACD output can be toggled between PCM or DSD. If you choose DSD, you must have an appropriate receiver or processor that supports this; few do. When I tested with my Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver, which does, I heard no difference. If you use the coax or optical outputs, you can also set these to LPCM (downmixed to 2-channel) or bitstream. Finally, you can choose an LPCM sampling rate limit of 48, 96 or 192 kHz.
The Audio Processing Setup menu gives you speaker configuration and a dynamic range control which can be on, off or auto (with appropriately flagged discs). The Speaker Configuration is a standard bass management setup with downmix mode options. Speakers can be set to small or large and when set to small, the crossover is a fixed 80Hz for all channels. Distances are entered in one-foot increments and the level trims are adjustable by .5dB. This menu need only be used if you output audio via the 7.1 analog connections. Digital output will be bass-managed by your receiver or processor.
Next up is Device Setup. Here you can display the current firmware version, turn on automatic notification, initiate an upgrade via CD, USB or Internet, turn on HDMI CEC for control with other compatible devices, dim the front panel display, select an OSD mode, manage BD-Live storage or reset the player to its factory defaults. The final menu is Network Setup. If you set the IP Configuration to Auto, the Azur will find your network configure the settings and connect itself to the internet. You can of course, configure this manually if you wish.
I did encounter some unexpected results when I did my first test using the Spears & Munsil Blu-ray Benchmark disc. The intro clip is supposed to play the sound of a forge with crackling fire and a hammer hitting an anvil. Instead, I got an extremely high-pitched hiss which sent me scrambling for the mute button. I quickly found that I had to set audio output to LPCM to get proper sound regardless of the codec used. Since this can often be a situation where two components simply don't work correctly over HDMI, I switched out the Anthem D2v processor for an Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver which has HDMI 1.3 compliance. Problem solved. I was able to bitstream all codecs through the Onkyo.
In Use
I began my evaluation with several Blu-ray titles. If a player is doing a proper job decoding what's on the disc, it's difficult to tell the difference between models. After all, the material is native 1080p/24 and that's what the display puts out. Modern titles such as Twilight, New Moon and Terminator Salvation showed every color, detail and nuance possible. I saw no banding or other video artifacts at any time. New Moon has a rather filtered color palette and the 650BD rendered it accurately without flattening the image. Terminator Salvation is much the same but also presents a real challenge with its many dark and murky scenes. No problems there either as the Azur displayed excellent shadow detail and noise-free blacks. This indicates a correct gamma curve which matches the 2.2 my projector is calibrated to. Some players will alter the gamma a bit and I have confirmed this with measurements. The Azur was accurate to a fault.
I covered the CGI animation genre with the new release of the Toy Story movies, and with Astro Boy. The Pixar titles are a bit old and don't quite show the intricate textures of newer titles like Up. The lighting and shading however still best most films from other animation studios. Characters and action popped from the screen with total realism. Honestly, with a high-quality display and Blu-ray content, who needs 3D? Astro Boy isn't quite up to the level of Pixar releases but it still is a thoroughly enjoyable film. Color was excellent with plenty of saturation and sharp delineation. The lighting of objects and people was very realistic and created a tremendous sense of depth. Again I asked myself, who needs 3D?
I also covered catalog titles with Blu-ray re-releases of Apollo 13 and Running Man. The vintage feel of 80s and 90s era special effects was very obvious. Apollo 13 is a poor re-master with heavy doses of edge enhancement and distracting film grain. Once again, the 650BD showed the bad with the good with great accuracy. Running Man is a bit better but still has the soft and flat image that most movies of the 80s have. I knew by this time the Azur was simply doing a proper job of showing me precisely what was encoded on the disc. For Blu-ray content, the 650BD is every bit as good as the best players I've experienced.
Standard DVD performance exceeded my expectations. I've become a bit spoiled by the Anchor Bay processing in the OPPO BDP-83 so when I learned the Cambridge did not employ an additional video processing solution, I was skeptical. I can say that the decision to use only the Mediatek chipset for scaling and deinterlacing duties was a good one. Poor-quality DVDs like A Beautiful Mind and The Count of Monte Cristo looked quite good. While soft, they were artifact-free and color was rendered properly. There was no hint of moiré or jaggies at any time.
Since this is as much a fine audio player as a video unit, I wanted to compare the analog and digital output from Redbook CD. I have a modest but carefully chosen collection of old discs. Many of these do not display the finest in recording or mastering quality so it takes a decent component to flesh out the best from these titles. I used three different output configurations in my listening sessions: HDMI, analog with processing in the pre-pro, and analog direct. Over HDMI and processed analog, I engaged room correction and matrixed the two-channel content to Anthem Logic-Music which uses all speakers save the center. Analog direct was of course, two-channel only.
First up was a 1986 recording of Yo Yo Ma performing Dvorak's wonderful Cello Concerto. Solo string instruments contain an incredible amount of detail and airiness in their sound and any deficiency in the signal chain will result in a veiled sound. I had quite a reversal of my expectations. The purely digital signal over HDMI sounded great but I found the soundstage a bit recessed. All the information was there but I was missing a real sense of depth. Analog direct was similar but with a muddying of detail. Quieter passages were very nice but when the music got loud, the complexities of orchestral sound were lost. The winner was processed analog. This is counter-intuitive since the original material is converted from digital to analog, then from analog to digital to apply processing, then digital to analog again. Nonetheless, it was my favorite presentation. The detail was superb at all frequencies and the soundstage was quite deep with great presence. It was obvious that the analog output of the 650BD was very true to the source content.
Next I dropped in my favorite Brahms Symphony recordings from the Chicago Symphony and Sir Georg Solti (1978-79). These CDs don't exhibit great fidelity but the performances are simply wonderful. Once again, the processed analog presentation won me over with its large soundstage, forward presentation and strong detail. I most prefer to listen to these discs through in-ear monitors but even in my theater, I could hear the musicians turning pages or Sir Solti's creaking conductor's stool.
On the Bench
The Azur 650BD had solid performance in the Secrets benchmark with a few exceptions. Measurements were taken from the component analog video outputs at 1080i resolution using our Tektronix oscilloscope. The 650BD did well in the core performance section of the benchmark. The 650BD passed the Y/C delay test with both of its luma and Chroma channels in sync with each other. The Azur 650D also passed the 1920×1080 pixel cropping test without lopping off any pixels. Finally, the player did pass a below black signal using either HDMI or component analog video. The white levels measured from the CAV outputs of the Azur 650BD were measured at 99.3 IRE which is within our +/- 2IRE tolerance range for passing our levels test. The frequency response from this player was measured to be smooth with a slight dip in output at the higher frequencies. This made the picture look a bit soft and washed out when viewing the output using CAV cables. The Azur 650BD passed all of the Chroma up sampling error tests and didn't exhibit the CUE issue on any of the test patterns.
Standard DVD Performance
The AZUR 650BD had almost perfect performance in our deinterlacing tests. While the player passed almost all of our film based deinterlacing tests, it exhibited trouble on our 3-2 Cadence mixed flags test and couldn't display the patterns without artifacts. The player passed our high detail tests with flying colors as it was able to display both the Super Speedway clip as well as the harder Coliseum flyover scene from Gladiator with excellent detail. We would really like to see Cambridge Audio resolve the mixed flag issue with a firmware update because otherwise this player has excellent deinterlacing performance.
On video based material the Azur 650BD also had excellent results. The player is motion adaptive, was able to recover between film and video mode with quick recovery time, and passed our 2-2 zone plate and Natural Splendors video clip tests without break up on the patterns.
HD Video Performance
The Azur 650BD had good results on the HD section of the benchmark. There have been many recent Blu-ray players that can't perform a proper 1080i/p conversion but the Azur 650BD is not one of them. The player is able to convert both 2:2 and 3:2 cadence material properly without any hiccups. While this player does employ diagonal filtering, and material was jaggie free, the AZUR 650BD is lacking any advanced noise reduction features and so it failed the noise reduction section of the benchmark.
Usability on the AZUR 650BD was excellent with brisk operation through the menus and good responsiveness from the remote. The only exception to its performance was a slow layer change that clocked in at 1.5 seconds.
The Azur 650BD represents a very good solution for those wanting to add a universal player to their Cambridge Audio systems or anyone looking for a responsive and capable Blu-ray player. Video performance is on par with any player I've seen and audio performance is excellent as well.
I found the player easy to install and configure. Aside from the non-backlit remote, there weren't any glaring issues regarding ergonomics or performance. I enjoyed the simple and elegant styling of the Azur 650BD and it would make any gear rack look good. The fact that it plays every shiny disc sets it apart from nearly every other player out there. Only a very few support both SACD and DVD-A; and most of them cost far more. The Azur 650BD has few shortcomings and very high performance. Highly recommended.


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Georgia Senate Changes 20 Week Ban To Allow Exceptions For Non-Viability
Now, House Republicans have to accept the change or kill the bill.
One of the biggest dividers in the contentious Georgia 20-week abortion ban was the lack of exception for the case of fetuses with such severe anomalies that they would be unable to live outside the womb once born, or would only survive in constant pain. It was this lack of exception that caused doctors to testify to the harm the bill would do, and which angered the bill's sponsor to the point where he began calling medical experts "liars."
Now, the bill has passed the senate, but with one change — they have added an exception for fetuses with anomalies. And, since that one small, humane change would likely apply to the majority of terminations after 20 weeks, it's no longer clear if the House will support the bill.
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In a major shift, the Senate adopted a last-minute change that would allow women to get an abortion even after the five-month mark if a doctor determined a fetus has a fatal congenital or chromosomal defect. Critics of the bill have said that many abortions performed so late in a pregnancy are sought by parents who learn their unborn child will not survive outside the womb.
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"I think we need to give doctors and their patients that opportunity," said Republican Sen. John Bulloch, who supported changing the bill and ultimately voted for its passage. He said lawmakers should "not punish a pregnant woman."
If the bill's sponsor, Rep. Doug McKillip, and his fellow house Republicans do not accept the change to the law by Thursday, the last day of legislature, the bill will not become law.


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Proudly announcing the arrival of....
...Primrose Sadie Frances.
Who arrived earlier this week. She was born in a birthing pool in our front room weighing 8lb 14oz. Her birth was speedy and beautiful and she's adored by us all.
She joins big sister Madeleine Rose and her two big brothers, Gabriel James and Nathaniel Ray. Her middle names honour my two wonderful Grandmothers.
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Congrats! She has a beautiful name! I love her siblings' names as well!
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Congrats on your little girl !! I love your kids names"The kindest words my father said to me
Women like you drown oceans."
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♀ Charlie Remy Lou
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Congratulations! All your children have wonderful names.


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Davenport, Iowa -- Department store chain Von Maur said Thursday that it has opened a 4,000-sq.-ft. Dry Goods store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines, Iowa – the specialty retailer's first location in the state and its eighth overall.
The concept, which centers around contemporary women's clothing and accessories, is strategically growing; the plan, said the company, is to have a nationwide presence. It recently launched its online business at Drygoodsusa.com.
"We are thrilled to open our first Dry Goods store in our home state of Iowa and are confident our newest location in West Des Moines will be successful," said Lindsay Caltagirone, VP, noting that with more than 150 special stores, the Jordan Creek Town Center is the largest shopping complex in Iowa and the fourth largest in the Midwest.
The first Dry Goods opened in October 2010 in Aurora, Ill. While future locations will be primarily concentrated in Midwest-based shopping centers, the goal is to expand Dry Goods beyond the Midwest as part of a national expansion initiative.


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JAMIE Fullarton's Wanderers Under-21 development squad will travel to Wigan Athletic on Thursday, April 17 for the semi-final of the Lancashire FA Senior Cup.
The Whites second string beat holders Manchester United away on penalties in the last eight to set up the Wigan clash, which will take place at the Robin Park Arena, kick off 2pm.
Meanwhile, Fullarton's side made it two successive FA U21 Premier League wins against London opposition on Monday.
They beat West Ham 2-0 at the County Ground in Leyland, in their final home game.
The goals were scored by Georg Iliev and Tom Walker.
They travel to Norwich City's Carrow Road on Friday for their last league game of the season, kick off 7pm.


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INDIANAPOLIS — Juan Pablo Montoya, who saw potential Brickyard 400 victories slip through his hands in 2009 and 2010, has a strong car again as he seeks to become a two-time winner — in IndyCars and NASCAR — at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Montoya, the 2000 Indianapolis 500 winner, posted the fastest lap in the only practice session for Sprint Cup cars Friday in preparation for Sunday's race.
The Earnhardt Ganassi Racing driver's average speed of 185.410 was the only one to eclipse 185 mph. He was followed by Kurt Busch (184.347), Austin Dillon (183.944), Paul Menard (183.700) and Kasey Kahne (183.640) on the speed chart.
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Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. rounded out the top 10. Danica Patrick, the highest female finisher in both the Indy 500 (third) and Daytona 500 (eighth), was 37th.
There were no incidents in the session.
The teams will have a two-hour practice Saturday morning before qualifying Saturday afternoon.


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For those who like a little angst with their apparitions, Sara M Lyons' sad ghost socks will be a great fit—for Halloween and beyond. The artist/designer's signature crying ghouls adorn these pale blue knitted socks—made for all genders. Also available are the pale pink happy ghost version—no tears—for more smiley spirits.
While Sharon Jones sadly is no longer be with us, her vast repertoire of soulful tunes remains. A new limited edition pressing of her (along with the Dap Kings, of course) "It's A Holiday Soul Party," on green vinyl, offers the ideal opportunity to connect with her zest this holiday season. Supported by her acclaimed band, Jones joyously delivers 11 holiday songs, both original and traditional. It's funky, powerful and lots of fun for all kinds of festivities.
While David Shrigley's mind goes to some strange and wonderful places, his work always manages to make us feel that we're not alone. Like all his collaborations with Third Drawer Down, this "I've Done Everything / I've Done Nothing" mug is affordable and appropriate for almost anybody in your life—as long as they're thinkers. Depending on which way you look at it, depending on the day of the week and your mood, this mug can be spun around to suit the moment.
With hard purple enamel and gold plating, this tribute pin for the iconic musical mastermind Prince carries plenty of personality with a luxe edge—much like the man himself. Music fans have long sported pins and patches to show their dedication to the ones they love, but with Prince's passing this year it's never been more emotional to celebrate his immense contribution. This made-in-the-USA item affixes itself by way of posts with rubber pin backs.
Made with traditional Japanese charcoal known as binchō-tan, this all-black toothbrush is the most stylish way to keep up your oral hygiene. Binchō-tan is known to be antibacterial and purifying, and there's even activated binchō-tan charcoal powder in the soft bristles. All this means your gums and teeth will be healthy, and your whole mouth will smell super-fresh. Made in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, this toothbrush is the epitome of form meeting function.
For kids of any gender, this very cute onesie has a double meaning. LA's Otherwild is famed for its positive and inclusive vibes, so the slogan "We Can Be Radical" could very well relate to feminism, or just generally being rad. Printed on a 100% cotton unisex black American Apparel onesie, this same design is available for tots of all sizes—and there are T-shirts for bigger kids too.
When a souvenir bottle opener from your last vacation just won't do, this minimal and stylish version from Kikkerland is a sleek alternative. The vintage-inspired, copper-plated bar accessory is a must-have for holiday parties where you want to impress your guests—especially as it appears more expensive than its price.
Find perfection everywhere you go with this pocket-sized Golden Section Finder. A well-known rule in design, the golden ratio relates to ideal proportions—found in nature and human-made objects. You can use this nifty accessory for fun or to figure out the perfect photo, and it's available in blue or yellow.
Matthias Hollwich, of the acclaimed architecture firm Hollwich Kushner (HWKN), has a few ideas for the betterment of society and its aging members. He proposes them in "New Aging," a book built upon a foundation of insightful tips, supported by over a hundred illustrations from Bruce Mau Designs. The new aging concept is direct: incorporate rather than segregate. But it's the sociological and spatial depths that Hollwich traverses that make this a guide worth looking at now—for all age groups.
This amusing message engraved on a 1990s deadstock nameplate keychain might not help out friends who seem to always lose their keys, but it will surely inspire a few laughs in stressful situations.
Made in the USA, this 12-piece charcoal pencil set includes everything you need to start sketching—all you need is the paper. The kit has black and white charcoal pencils, sticks, a sketch pencil, plus an eraser and sharpener. Whether gifting to a child or adult, this present encourages creativity—and we could all use a little more of that.
Sadly not edible, but still a lot of fun, Moon Picnic's giant Ice Cream Sculpture kit is a delight for children (and kids at heart). The set comes complete with two posters—one for the ice cream scoop and one to make the waffle cone—and all you need is scissors, glue stick, ruler and a little patience. The end result looks good enough to eat and makes for a fun party decoration to boot.
Whether delivering his profoundly heart-wrenching lyrics in "Streets of Philadelphia" or recounting the joy of youth in "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen has always been a masterful storyteller. 2016 sees The Boss fantastically tackle long-form writing with his 508-page autobiography "Born To Run." Springsteen spent seven years writing the book, which starts with him as a guitar player conquering his boardwalk town of Asbury Park and continues through to today, offering an honest look at how this "gun for hire" became the legend that he is.
Some of us need a little extra motivation to get out of bed on the best of days, so hanging this "Do Your Best" pennant somewhere you can see when you wake up isn't a bad idea. It's also a great reminder that your best can vary day to day, so it's important to practice self care on the days you're just not feeling it. Available in blue, black, orange or yellow, this felt flag is made in the United States and measures seven by 21 inches.
Most serious musicians spend an equally serious amount of time on the road, lugging around heavy equipment. While orchestra players may forever be doomed to carry weighty cases, electronic musicians can rest a little easier with Korg's iWavestation, a modern take on the beloved synthesizer first introduced in 1990. Mix and morph on the go with this iPad/iPhone app, which powers the same tech as the classic in a tinier punch.
Tapping into the familiar notion of a Take5 bar—sporting five salty-sweet layers—Mouth Foods' High Five bar takes all that's deliriously delicious about the original and brings it to the present day. Made in Brooklyn and featuring caramel, pretzels, roasted peanuts and peanut butter, all coated in milk chocolate, the High Five forgoes both high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. It's as healthy as a chocolate bar can be and all the ingredients are incredibly transparent. That said, it's a whole lot of flavor and that matters most.
Brooklyn-based artist and designer Adam J Kurtz's second book "Pick Me Up: a Pep Talk for Now and Later" (the follow-up to "1 Page at a Time") is part activity guide for adults and part therapy session. Not only are there spaces for drawing and writing poems, the majority of the pages are full of relatable modern-day anxieties and plenty of existential, dark humor. It's not all doom and gloom though, there's plenty of sweet and funny moments—along with sound advice.


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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. - Construction is just beginning on a new Sunny Isles Beach high rise, but the units are selling out fast-- even with price tags of up to $55 million.
When the Mansions at Acqualina is complete, the building will be 65 stories tall and house 79 units. The prices of the condominiums start at around $7.8 million and increase in price, depending on the floor.
Only about 20 units are still for sale, which comes as no surprise to the company that owns the property, the Trump Group. The mansions are being built since residences next door at the Hotel Aqualina rarely are available for resale.
The Trump Group's president, Michael Goldstein, told Local 10's Tamika Bickham that the Mansions will fill a demand for high-end luxury residences.
"The high end of the market has not changed, people who have money will always spend their money... and people who have money will always buy the best."
One of the units still left on the market is the Mansions' premier unit-- the penthouse suite. It features six bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, 30 foot ceilings and a private swimming pool inside the unit's living room.
According to Goldstein, the pool offers an unrivaled view of South Florida.
"It has a cantilever pool off the back of the building that is all glass so when you're swimming in the pool, you're 649 feet in the air, looking down."
He added that when it sells, it will likely be the most expensive penthouse ever sold, outside of New York. Right now, there are two interested buyers considering the purchase. Any potential buyer must pay cash up front.
Once they move in, the homeowners will stay have to pay a small fortune to keep things running smoothly. For the "cheaper" units, annual upkeep costs are expected to be about $250,000. For the penthouse, costs will top $1.5 million.
Goldstein says a large apartment and great views aren't the only thing they're paying for. A concierge service provides homeowners with everything from 24-hour room service to the use of a Rolls Royce to run their errands.
Construction is expected to be complete in 2015.
And if $55 million is above your budget, you may be interested in a $39 million penthouse featured on Local 10 last week.
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Tattoo artist: 'God has a plan for each one of us'
EUGENE, Ore. - You might call Craig Kennedy a walking contradiction: a tattoo artis who is afraid of needles.
"Like hypodermic needles and stuff like that, doctor needles," he said. "I've been doing art all my life, and tattoos are just a way for me to do more art."
A tattoo artist with a fear of needles is nothing short of comical, but it's not what sets him apart.
"I have a different set of morals," Kennedy said. "I don't do dark subject matter, you know. I try to do stuff that edifies God."
Kennedy is a Christian tattoo artist, an idea not everyone agrees with.
"I get persecuted in the tattoo world for being a Christian," he said, "and then I get persecuted in the Christian world for being a tattoo artist."
Other Christians are often the most vocal.
"When I jumped out of the shop I saw this taped to the window," he said of a note, "and it was just like: Really? Come on.
"I get hate phone calls: how can you say you are a Christian and be tattooing, don't you know what the Lord says? Read the Bible."
Whether you agree with tattoos or not is a personal thing.
Economics and business are another matter.
A Dun and Bradstreet report shows that between 2007 and 2010, when Kennedy opened, the failure rate for small businesses increased by 40 percent nationwide. Take a quick trip around town and you'll find plenty of competition for tattoo artists.
Pile that on top of the challenges he faces as a Christian tattoo artist, and it might seem like he is setting himself up for failure.
"I don't see it as setting myself up for failure," Kennedy said. "I honestly didn't want to do it, and God just kept opening the doors for me."
Nearly 3 years later he is still going strong.
"I actually started at a shop that was 500 square feet," Kennedy said, "and now I've grown to a shop that is 1,400 square feet."
Not too bad for a business he never wanted to start.
"A lot of people just like my artwork, whether they are Christian or not," Kennedy said. "They want to come in and get a tattoo by me."
Kennedy keeps positive, even if there are those who disagree with him mixing tattoos and Christianity.
"God tells us not to judge each other," Kennedy said. "The plan he has for me isn't necessarily for them, but he has a plan for each one of us."
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After 37 years on this earth, I am someone's hero. Why? Because I met LIGHTNING MCQUEEN. Well, really, I met Owen Wilson, when I had the chance to interview him during the Cars 2 press junket on June 18th with the other mom bloggers I headed to LA with. But he IS Lightning McQueen.
I asked my son, what did he want to know about Lightning McQueen? "Um, does he like wearing red car clothes all day?" That's what's weighing on the mind of my 3.5 year old son. One of the other mom bloggers' kids wanted to know the grossest thing Lightning McQueen had ever eaten- turns out, it was some food he was served in Australia on a morning show and it sounds like it was pretty much yeast and water. Gross. I don't blame him!!
So I have to say- I feel like having watched Owen Wilson's mannerisms and listening to him, that Lightning McQueen and he are the perfect match for one another. One of my favorite parts of Cars 2 is the "You're the Bomb" scene with Mater, and as it turns out…that's also Owen Wilsons!! It is a funny scene and I cracked up each time I watched it. Can't wait to see how my kids like it when we see the movie with them!!
Owen spoke with us about how getting into character for Lightning was not hard for him because it was like when he'd play with his toy soliders as a little boy. He also spoke of how kids love "spy" things and remembered making listening devices with dixie cups and string- which was cool for me to hear since we did the same (and tried with soup cans but dad wouldn't let us cut the holes by ourselves).
I know one of the "cool" factors of Lightning McQueen is that he's a red-hot RACECAR and the toys relating to Lightning are red hot and fast- just like in the movie- and the toys that Mattel has out right now are no exception.
The Tokyo Spinout is (pretty)simple to set up, especially if you take time to read the instructions all the way through before starting (which is something *I* don't seem to remember but I muddled through- hard with three anxious helpers standing over your shoulder!)
Little racers will speed, jump, spin and be part of Lightning McQueen's stunt defying race with the Cars 2 Tokyo Spinout Track Set. Load two Cars into the set's dual launchers to watch the vehicles zip toward the elevated spinning platform and whirl above the roaring river below. Only one car can claim victory while the other spins out of control and off the track. Set includes one die-cast Cars 2 vehicle. ARP: $29.99 | Ages: 4+ | Available: Now
Finn McMissile Secret Spy Attack Kids relive favorite Cars 2 moments and create new adventures with Cars 2 Secret Spy Attack™ Finn McMissile. Fully loaded with "top secret" spy weapons, firing missiles, sound effects and thrilling transformations, Finn will make playtime "mission: nonstop fun." ARP: $29.99 | Ages 4 + | Available: Now
Cars 2 Character Die Cast Assortment With new vehicles debuting every month, kids will be racing to complete their collection of Cars 2 Character Die-Cast Assortment. The new 1:55 scale vehicles come with a huge character variety, including kid favorites Lightning McQueen, Mater and new characters from Cars 2. ARP: $4.99 each | Ages: 3+ | Available: Now
What I love about these toys is that they are so true to the characters- the features, the details, are exactly like the movie. The sounds are just like the movie, too.
One of my readers will win TOKYO SPINOUT courtesy of Mattel!! This is a Rafflecopter giveaway so no need to use the comment form, although you can leave a comment to help you remember that you have already entered if you want!!
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Archie Manning style jerseys? Check Dismal defensive performance? Check Fans desperately searching for inhalers & blood pressure meds? Check Oh yeah, the Saints game against the Texans on Sunday had all the elements of a Saints game of yore. Except this time around, we didn't end up wearing brown paper bags at the end of the game, we were just breathing into them. Drew Brees and his band of awesomeness pulled off quite the thriller in the Superdome. It was the kind of game that reminds you just why you fell in love with football in the first place. You felt the emotion of the crowd. You felt the intensity of the players. And when it was all said and done, you were exhausted … [Read more...]
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SOUTHEND United's on loan striker Britt Assombalonga is back in training and could return for tomorrow's clash against Oxford United at Roots Hall.
The 20-year-old has missed six of Paul Sturrock's side last seven games with the ankle injury he sustained against Dagenham & Redbridge on Boxing Day.
But the forward finally hopes to figure again this weekend.
"I'm raring to go and hopefully I can play a part on Saturday because I've really missed playing football and being out on the pitch," said Assombalonga, who has scored 12 goals so far this season.
"The injury has taken a while to get better, partly because it was something I've done before and spent three months out with.
"It's been a long time and a frustrating one but I'm now gradually working my way back to full fitness and can hopefully be involved against Oxford."
However, with Gavin Tomlin scoring at Chesterfield last weekend and Barry Corr netting five goals in his last five games, Assombalonga knows he may find it hard to work his way back in to the starting line-up.
"The manager might not want to change it and I don't blame him at all," said Assombalonga, who returned to his parent club Watford to get treatment on his injury.
"I'm just going to keep working hard this week in training as it's my first week back and hopefully I can just be involved in some way to help the team get a good result.
"Oxford are another strong side though and we lost to them at the start of the season so we know it's going to be tough."
But Assombalonga remains confident of picking up a good result and feels certain Blues can maintain their push for promotion.
"We're all confident that we can now push on and go for automatic promotion," said Assombalonga.
"We believe as a squad we're good enough to achieve that so now it's all about doing it."
"The atmosphere is still the same as when I first joined the club and before I got injured which I think says a lot and we want to get on another good run of results to stay up towards the top."


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Hi, my name is Torsten Waldminghaus, and I'm currently Postdoc at the Norwegian Radium Hospital in Oslo (Norway) in Skarstad lab. I was let to OpenWetWare by google, searching for certain protocols. I just started my Postdoc time and I'm going to set up a bunch of methods that have not been done in my new lab. So I benefit a lot from people sharing their protocols on the internet and thought it might be a good idea to also let the world participate on my wisdom and experince. That's why I'm here. If you still want to you can email me through OpenWetWare. Below I'll describe a bit more about myself and the stuff I'm interested in.
- 2008: Bought T-shirt of the University of Oxford
- Since 2007: Postdoc at the Department of Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo (Norway) in the lab of Kirsten Skarstad
- 2004-2007: PhD at the Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany) PhD-thesis: 'RNA-thermometers in bacteria' in the lab of Franz Narberhaus
- 2002-2004: Studies in bioinformatics at the University of applied science Berlin (Germany) Master-thesis: 'In silico analysis and selection of RNA secondary structures' at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology under supervision of Volker Patzel
- 1999-2002: Studies in biology at the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Greifswald (Germany) Diploma-thesis: 'Investigations on the expression of clpX in Bacillus subtilis' at the Division for Microbial Physiology and Molecular Biology in the lab of Michael Hecker
- 1996-1999: Basic studies in biology at the University of Potsdam (Germany)
- 1996: Theological studies and volunteer at the International Torchbearer Bibleschool in Holsby Brunn (Sweden)
Grants and Awards
- 2008-2010: Two year postdoc grant of the German Research Council (DFG)
- 2008: Ruth Massenberg Prize of Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany) for outstanding PhD thesis
- 2008: Travel grant of FEMS
- 2006: Travel grant of Ruth und Gert Massenberg Stiftung
Research interests
In general I like bacteria and complex systems.
A bit more detailed I enjoy working on:
- Regulation of replication in bacteria
- RNA dependent or other gene regulation
- Searching funny patterns on chromosomes or in proteins
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- http://reuter.mit.edu/dfgwiki wiki about german stipendiats abroad (in german)
- http://anabench.bcm.umontreal.ca/anabench/ nice starting point for computational biology stuff
- http://collections.plos.org/ploscompbiol/tensimplerules.php 10 rule collection for stuff important for scientist
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Police arrest 1 of two men who fired shots at them
One of two men suspected of trying to burglarize a car and then firing shots at security officers was arrested after he was found hiding in bushes early Sunday morning, police reported.
Police said they were called to 255 E. Bolivar St. shortly before 3:30 p.m. on a report of shots fired and two men running from the scene.
Security guards had seen a car burglary in progress and confronted the two, police said, and one of the suspects, Abraham Boca Negra, 19, fired shots at them.
A security guard chased the two and aided officers in a search which turned up Boca-Negra, who was booked into Monterey County Jail, police said.
Officers arrest man on robbery warrant
Shots were fired in the area of Playa Avenue and Fremont Boulevard at 9 p.m. Saturday, police reported.
No one was injured, police said, but officers searched the surrounding neighborhood for several hours before arresting a man sought on a felony warrant for armed robbery.
Taco truck robbed by two Saturday night
A Tacos Pacheco truck was held up by two men, one wearing a mask and showing a gun, Saturday night, police reported.
The robbery took place shortly after 10:20 p.m. at East Market Street and Carr Avenue, police said, when a man wearing a white ski mask ordered the woman operator to get on the ground. The gunman's accomplice went inside the truck and took cash, then both fled, police said.
Pizza parlor robbed at gunpoint by three
The Pizza Hut at 1341 N. Main St. was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night, police reported.
Police said three men wearing white Halloween masks, two armed with handguns and the other with a knife, entered the restaurant at 9:30 p.m., took cash and ran away.