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xPirate is a board game that utilizes the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. In this game, players become captains of their own pirate ships, traveling around the board to find the four hidden treasures before returning to their home base islands. Before you play, you'll need to download the free xPirate app from the Apple App Store. Open up the app and place your smart device in the cradle in the center of the game board. In the app, you'll need to add each player's name and what color they want to play as: red, yellow, green, or blue. Each player can also play at one of three difficulty levels: low, medium, or high. (You get more hints about where the treasure is when you play on the lower levels.) Once the information is set up in the app, each player must set up four island pieces anywhere in their colored section of the board.
Now you're ready to play. Players take turns using the app to roll the die on-screen. The die will tell players how many spaces to move on the board. Players can move diagonally, vertically, or horizontally, and they do not have to move the full amount of their roll. There are six places on which a player can land: small island, medium island, large island, skull island, base island, or open sea. Depending on where the player lands, that's the picture he presses in the app.
Then, several things could happen. You might receive safe passage on the open sea, or you might engage in a sea or land battle with other pirates. A Kraken attack and typhoon are other obstacles. Some island spaces take you to a Native Island Market where you can buy more supplies and hire more crewmembers using the gold and jewels you've collected along the way.
There is one secret treasure in each color region on the board. Once you have found the treasures in the other players' regions, return to your color region to find the treasure there. Then return to your home color base. The first player to do this wins, but the other players can continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, etc.
xPirate comes with eight playing pieces, a game board, a smart device cradle, and 16 island pieces. The game is for one to eight players.
This game sort of reminds us of the Oregon Trail video game only with pirate ships instead of horse-drawn carriages. We like that this game is different each time you play. It combines traditional board game play with technology that kids love using, especially to play games.
However, while xPirate has the right idea, there are a few things we wish would have been done differently. Kids do get to choose where to move their pieces around the board and what items to buy at the Native Island Markets, but the exciting parts of the game, such as the battles, do not require player participation. For these game moments, you simply sit back and watch the action unfold on the smart device screen. There is also nothing tangible to collect when you find the secret treasure. The app just stores the information that you found it.
Also, this is not a game you can start playing right out of the box. The instruction booklet has 13 pages to explain how to play, and even the Quick Start Guide is two pages of hard-to-follow text. (There are also some misspelled words and grammatical errors.) We recommend carefully reading through the instructions before you play. And even then, there is so much to remember, you'll definitely want to keep the instructions nearby during the game.
xPirate is for ages 8 and up.
EXIM Games says that this game can take more than one hour to play with four players at low or medium difficulty levels. If you need to stop playing mid-game for any reason, you can save your game in the app and come back to it when you are able to resume playing.
The game app is compatible with the iPod Touch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations; the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4; and the iPad and iPad 2. These smart devices are sold separately.
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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber might be over (for the moment), but Selena's feelings for the pop star will endure.
The recent birthday girl, who turned 21 this week, appeared on "Good Morning America" on Friday, where she was asked about her split with the Biebs and how they are remaining friends.
"That's because he and I have had such a history together," she explained. "I'll always care about him and protect him if anyone tries to be mean."
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During her "GMA" appearance, the singer/actress treated fans to three songs off of her latest album, "Stars Dance," including "Come & Get It," "Slow Down," and "Birthday."
So how does the 21-year-old balance her acting and music endeavors?
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"I don't feel like I'm settled yet," she said of managing her busy work schedule. "I'm just kind of focusing on my work. I feel like the moment I'm not working, I get bored and then I go crazy. I'm gonna keep going, I think."
And when she's not working, Selena said she likes to dance, sleep and be "at home watching movies."

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Spectator — February 2002
Selecting a Custom Boat/Yacht Builder, Part I.
Mike Joyce is CEO of, among other enterprises, Hargrave Custom Yachts and Monte Fino Custom Yachts. Since meeting him in 1978, we've collaborated on many new construction projects. During the last Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we were having a nice buffet lunch Joyce had arranged for owners and clients at Bahia Mar. I was scarfing down a couple of roast beef on rye sandwiches when Joyce uttered two truths (numbers one and two below). As soon as I heard them, I tapped him on the knee and said, "That's an article!" Serendipity! Free lunch and two articles to boot. So I wish to thank Joyce, my office staff (Mike, Nick, George, Dave, and Wyatt), and others in the business (who shall remain anonymous) who have contributed to this article.
Some of you may get your shorts in a knot over what follows, but everything I write here has been gleaned from experience on the part of those in my office (with a collective 130 years in the business) and me, plus some of the big players in the motoryacht industry who I've come to know over the years. Everything I describe here has actually happened. Before you get upset and start writing snotty letters to the magazine, remember that truth is power. So read, learn, and hold the snotty letters. And remember, if any of the following items apply to your builder, it doesn't necessarily mean the firm is heading for trouble, but it does warrant careful investigation.
- The yard just signed a contract for its biggest boat ever. Time and time again in the industry, builders have gotten into big trouble building boats much larger than they've ever built before. Believe it or not, many reputable builders have started huge projects without really knowing what the vessels will even cost. Project lengths should increase in reasonable increments. For example, if the builder's largest launch is 120 feet, it will probably have no problem building a 130- or 135-footer. However, jumping to 180 feet could be big trouble. It's hard to believe that management would bet the future of the company on a huge megayacht, but the glory of such projects is often just too great to resist.
- The yard just moved into a new, state-of-the-art, multimillion-dollar facility. Builders who had perfectly adequate (although maybe a bit primitive) boat shops get all glassy-eyed about a huge, new facility with multiple overhead cranes, polished concrete floors, mega-lumen lighting, hot- and cold-running secretaries, and private offices for everybody including the sweeper. In their original facilities they put out excellent vessels with low overhead, but the exact same boats built in the new facility now cost the buyer 15 to 25 percent more.
- The yard is going to build the "fastest motoryacht in the world." Building the "fastest motoryacht" again involves a builder's quest for glory, and again, it is best that speeds increase in measured increments rather than quantum jumps. Fast yachts require a whole different construction philosophy using exotic materials and eat up more labor. High-speed motoryachts often involve jet propulsion and gas turbines. The builder should be familiar with, or seek outside help for, the propulsion systems proposed. The yard should never be learing on your project.
- The yard just bought a private jet or helicopter. No builder needs a private jet or helicopter. It is part of the glory thing again. If the yard has something special to offer, clients will find their way to the facility and do not need to be ferried around. Besides, clients with means will usually have their own private jets or helicopters. If the jet or `copter is needed primarily to shuttle the builder's repair crews around the country, this may indicate something in itself.
- The builder offers you a piece of the company before you sign the contract. Alarms bells and claxon horns! Abort! Abort!
- The company has recently been taken over by a successful businessman who knows nothing about building boats and, in fact, made his fortune in the brassiere business. This is the guy who figures that "business is business," and if he can run a successful brassiere company, he can apply the same "foundations" to boatbuilding and also do well. Sometimes it works, but usually it doesn't.
- Management is full of nonboating land lubbers. Most guys get into the boatbuilders business because they simply love boats. Once outside MBA types or lawyers get involved, it becomes just another business.
- When you go through the yard, workers are swarming all over your boat like diligent ants, but when you look at other boats under construction, nobody is working on them. You can bet your sweet transom that as soon as you leave the facility, guys will be off your boat and working on another in preparation for that owner's visit. The old switcharoo.
- Personnel turnover is faster than that of the the local pizza joint. No mystery here. The employees know something you don't and are seeking greener pastures.
- The principal of the yard has an unlisted phone number.
- The principal of the yard is driving a '66 Buick, but after you sign a contract, he buys an $80,000 Benz.
- The yard owner is also the owner of a recently launched boat. Believe me, this is usually not a case of "I liked it so much I bought the company." It is more likely, "In order to get my boat, I had to buy the company."
Next month I will explore more signs that your custom builder may be headed into trouble. ➤ It is important to note that hundreds of custom boats are delivered each year to happy owners, and honest, capable boatbuilders can be found worldwide. Nevertheless, it is important to involve a good liar--er, lawyer who knows the marine industry at contract signing time. In the end it is usually pure stupidity or greed on the part of the buyer that leads him (or her) to an unqualified builder.
This article originally appeared in the February 2002 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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The National Association of Music Merchants otherwise known as NAMM met for their summer event last week in Austin, Texas Nashville, TN. Here's the new gear and software I personally thought was interesting. I know some of these are not actual NAMM debuts but they fall in the "outed summer 08" category and were featured at the show.
Korg nanoSERIES. These small, flat and inexpensive controllers are just what a lot of musicians have been waiting for. These are perfect to toss in a laptop bag. The nanoKEY, nanoPAD and nanoKONTROL will be available in October and will each be under $150. link
The Moog Guitar. Some people are scratching their heads on this one. A Guitar from Moog? Would Bob approve? According to Moog (the company) this was being planned when Bob was still with us. Personally, I have no problem with the idea. My main gripe so far is that all the video demos I've seen of the M.G. in action are not too impressive. The first of the Moog Guitars available is the The Paul Vo Collector Edition which will cost you $6,495.00. link
Arsenal Audio. A new brand from API. A few years ago a friend of mine brought a filled API lunchbox into my studio and hooked it up to my microphone. My voice never sounded so good and never has since. API as a company knows what they are doing so when they launch a new division I'm ready to give it a chance. I'm not totally sure why they need to branch off. Are these built in China or something? If they sound good I won't care. Three products kick it off: the V14 4 Band VPR 500 Format Equalizer (fits in a lunchbox), the R 20 2 Channel Mic Pre and R 24 2 Channel 4 Band EQ. link
MOTU Digital Performer 6. I'm an Ableton Live fanatic but competition is what keeps the sequencer space evolving at high speed so DP6 is very welcome. This is the true Mac sequencer. Was born on a mac and always lived there so let's give the guy some respect. What are the new tidbits DP6 has to offer? A new interface, Track comping, Masterworks Leveler plug-in, ProVerb Convolution plug-in, Final Cut Pro Integration, Enhanced Pro-Tools HD support and Direct Audio CD burning. Not bad! link
SPL Phonitor. Imagine you could mix solely in headphones. Imagine you wouldn't have to pay for a studio space somewhere far away from cranky neighbors. The Phonitor could be the first product that could make this dream a reality. This is a high end piece of hardware costing about $2k. You spend a few minutes dialing in parameters to match the sound of your speakers with your headphones and viola! I can't wait to read reviews and hear from users of this product. We need this to work! link
So those are the new things that really peaked my interest. Roland continued to bore me with it's new Juno Stage and of course there were more amazing Melodyne Direct Note Access demos. Sonic State and Sound on Sound have some great videos from the show floor worth checking out. Did I miss something you really liked?


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Alliance Rubber earns multiple awards
Alliance Rubber Co., Hot Springs, Ark., has received a number of awards recently. In May, Alliance was one of four companies to receive the 2013 Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade, said Vickie Linder, Alliance agricultural market manager.
Alliance was selected as the recipient for the medium manufacturer category. Winners were selected by the Arkansas District Export Council.
Also in May, Alliance received the Made in USA Certified Product Innovation of the Year Award, which honored the company for exhibiting excellence in U.S. manufacturing best practices and standards. In July, the company was named one of two recipients of the Top American Manufacturer honors in the office supplies category by Made in the USA Foundation and Made Movement.
Alliance Rubber Co. is a manufacturer of imprinted Price-Look-Up bands for the produce and floral markets.
Crunch Pak puts out new club store pack
Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak has a new club store package, said spokeswoman Kari Volyn.
The 2-pound peel-and-reseal tray, featuring Crunch Pak's sliced sweet apples, is convenient for shoppers because it allows users to open and close multiple times, she said.
FormTex to introduce containers at PMA
FormTex Plastics Corp., Houston, plans to release a new line of two-piece containers — one designed for berries and one designed for tomatoes — as well as a line of trays for Flo-Wrap packages in October at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit convention, salesman David Grice said.
The company also has moved into a new facility in Mexico and expanded its manufacturing facility there for the second time in three years. FormTex also has warehousing and a distribution center in Canada.
Chains switching to Fox protective bag
More and more grocery chains are switching to a specially designed potato bag that Fox Packaging, McAllen, Texas, developed as a result of research conducted at the Michigan State University School of Packaging, said Gabriel Cuellar, the company's vice president of business development.
The research showed exposure to light is responsible for potatoes turning green, so Fox Packaging developed a bag that has a protective film called Fox Combo Ultra Shield that blocks more than 99% of the light on one side of the bag but has a mesh covering on the other side that allows the product to breathe.
IFCO offers Fresh Market Advantage
Tampa, Fla.-based IFCO Systems has developed Fresh Market Advantage merchandising solutions in collaboration with leading retailers and growers "to ensure requirements of the supply and demand sides of the industry are met with the ultimate goal of increasing fresh produce sales for RPC users," said Hillary Femal, director of strategic market development.
These solutions combine the correct reusable plastic container design, efficient supply chain logistics and impactful retail merchandising support, she said.
Solutions include the Versa Clip and Channel Banner, which hold graphics cards for price, branding or other messaging, and the X-wing Divider, which separates the RPC into two or four sections for display.
Kwik Lok to bring Autoprint printer to PMA
Kwik Lok Corp., Yakima, Wash., plans to show its 901C Autoprint printer at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit this fall in New Orleans, said Gary Ellington, divisional sales manager.
The printer is mounted on a bag-closing machine and can print information such as lot numbers, country of origin and even a 2-D bar code/quick-response code on Kwik Lok plastic clip locks.
The company can attach coupons to its locks that can be redeemed instantly for cross promotions or other special offers, he said.
The company has six plants worldwide and offers about 50 kinds of locks that vary with package size and makeup of the bags.
Ellington, who has been with Kwik Lok for 17 years, recently was promoted from regional sales manager.
Mann Packing redesigns platter
Salinas, Calif.-based Mann Packing Co. Inc. has redesigned its vegetable platter and removed the familiar black plastic portion of the package commonly used as the lid, said Gina Nucci, director of healthy culinary innovation.
The company decided to redesign the platters after conducting research into what consumers want in fresh-item packaging.
Research found that 92% of consumers asked said they did not use the black trays for serving as intended, even when instructions prompt them to do so, she said.
When told about the positive impact removing the lids would have on the environment, the same 92% said they would be happy without them.
Naturipe launches innovative packaging
Naturipe Farms LLC, Estero, Fla., has released a number of innovative packages, said Janis McIntosh, marketing manager.
Its bouquet long-stem strawberry color co-extruded clamshell was custom created for Naturipe Farms.
The company's Peel and Reseal Ready-to-Serve Pack won the new product launch competition at the 2013 Produce Marketing Association's Foodservice Expo in Monterey, Calif., in July.
The package holds 18 ounces of ready-to-serve fresh blueberries, uses 30% less plastic than traditional containers and has a convenient peel-and-reseal opening, she said.
Naturipe's new Earthcycle environmentally responsible packaging appeals to organic and natural consumers, she said. The plant-based fiber tray and Flo-Wrap overwrap reduces PET plastics by 85% and is tamper proof.
Ocean Mist has new microwaveable pack
Cooking artichokes just got faster thanks to new microwaveable artichoke packs from Ocean Mist Farms, Castroville, Calif., that are designed to decrease cooking time, said spokeswoman Kari Volyn.
Consumers just open the bag, season, seal and steam them in their microwaves and they are ready to eat in minutes, she said.
The award-winning steam-in-bag technology also is available with brussels sprouts.
Rainier installs mesh bagging equipment
Rainier Fruit Co., Selah, Wash., installed mesh bagging equipment this summer, which, in addition to its current mesh header bag, allows the company to pack a wraparound mesh pouch bag, said Suzanne Wolter, director of marketing.
"The band completely wraps down the front and back, allowing the bag to stand up on display and giving us more labeling area to call out the variety," she said.
The bag will help consumers more easily identify Rainier's limited availability and exclusive varieties — the Junami and Lady Alice, she said, along with Rainier-brand Honeycrisps.
Stemilt to offer new Lil Snapper bags soon
Stemilt Growers Inc., Wenatchee, Wash., plans to release two new pear Lil Snapper bags in September, said Roger Pepperl, director of marketing.
One bag will be for bosc pears, and the other will be for red pears.
"Both, we feel, will add value to the category as pears in general have excelled in our program," he said.
Wish Farms offers tray of 3-pound clamshells
Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., now offers trays with a four 3-pound clamshell configuration for strawberries, said Gary Wishnatzki, chief executive officer and president.
The configuration offers freight savings over the traditional eight 1-pound trays, he said, and should help retailers, especially club stores, sell more berries.
Wish Farms also has started in-line scanning for blueberries. Each package has a unique quick-response code that is scanned by a high-speed scanner and associates a container with a particular run, which is initialized with data such as field location, pack date and other information. The QR code also includes a mobile web address for consumers.
Yerecic develops new two-layer label
Yerecic Label, New Kensington, Pa., has developed an Easy Fresh Cooking brand one-peel, two-layer label, said Rich Thoma, vice president of sales and marketing.
The label has a top layer that can be peeled back to reveal recipes, company facts or additional information that allows a producer to connect with consumers.
The company also is adding attention-getting processes using, for example, sparkle, metallic inks or holographic overprints for a 3-D look usually seen only with high-margin items or health and beauty aid products. These come with little or no up charge, in keeping with perishable product producers' need to keep costs under control, Thoma said.
Yerecic also has developed recyclable label liners — the backing from which adhesive labels are peeled, which traditionally end up in landfills.
The company is exploring anti-counterfeiting technology that allows the authenticity of a label to be determined by scanning it with a special device.


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Corn futures remained slightly higher Friday morning. The ag markets continue suffering from limited information during the government shutdown. Corn prices are reportedly be boosted by short-covering ahead of the weekend, talk of slowing harvest rates due to wet short-term forecasts and strength spilling over from the wheat markets. December corn futures edged up 1.0 cent to $4.4025 around midsession Friday, while May added 0.5 cents to $4.6075/bushel.
The soy complex bounced from early lows Friday. Wire service reports indicate early harvest totals are exceeding anticipated levels, thereby suggesting that trend will persist as harvesting activity moves north. However, the early-morning release of Canadian production figures posted a canola figure slightly below forecasts. Moreover, a respected Ag industry firm lowered its estimate of the U.S. bean crop. Those events supported the soy markets. November soybeans climbed 5.25 cents to $12.935/bushel by late Friday morning, while December rallied 0.09 cents to 40.36 cents/pound, and December soymeal rose $1.6 to $416.9/ton.
Canadian wheat data may have dragged wheat prices downward this morning. Wheat futures had sustained an impressive advance over the past two weeks, which may have set the stage for a setback before the weekend. The spark for such selling may have come from Canada, where Stats Canada published a wheat production total modestly above predicted levels. December CBOT wheat sank 3.0 cents to $6.8625 bushel around midmorning Friday, while December KCBT wheat dropped 5.25 cents to $7.5025, and December MGE futures skidded 1.25 cents to $7.49.
Cattle futures were narrowly mixed Friday morning. The cattle market is still feeling the lack of USDA information, which probably explains trader reluctance to push prices far in either direction at this point. Ultimately, disappointment over this week's cash slippage is probably weighing upon prices. Conversely, talk of a weekend blizzard over Nebraska and the Dakotas may be supporting the market. December cattle futures slipped 0.02 cents to 131.75 cents/pound just before lunchtime Friday, while April drooped 0.15 cents to 134.65. Meanwhile, November feeder cattle inched up 0.02 cents to 165.65 cents/pound, whereas January gained was steady at 165.40.
Hog futures moved slightly higher in Friday morning trading. Again, the lack of USDA news is very likely limiting activity in the hog pit. Talk of steady-weak prices at the various country markets probably supported CME prices, since the nearby contracts have significant discounts built into them. Traders may also believe the USDA overestimated current swine numbers on last Friday's Hogs & Pigs report, thinking fall prices will be stronger than the report implied. December hog futures rose 0.07 cents to 86.85 cents/pound early Friday morning, while April lifted 0.10 cents to 89.75.


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Outcast Theatre Announces One Night Only Show Of MenottiÂ's AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, 12/14
Outcast Theatre Company and The Barrow Mansion Development Corporation announce
one-night-only holiday performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's classic operetta, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS. The performance will take place on Friday, December 14th, 8 pm at The Barrow Mansion Theatre.
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS will star Michelle Repella as Mother; Emma Lewis as Amahl; Christopher Michael Christiana as Kaspar; Ben Houghton as Melchior; Aaron Reeder as Balthazar; Joshua M. Feder as Page; Brian Dann, Michela Imbesi, Madison James, Jayson Kerr, Katie Mueller, Tom Protulipac, Rod Singleton, Katelyn Spinosa as Shepherds.
The creative staff includes Michelle Maccarone, Director; John Bronston, Musical Director; Alex Mosko, Choreographer.
Outcast Theatre Company (Co-Producer) is a new Jersey City-based non-profit theatre company, devoted to the presentation and exploration of live performance to encourage dialogue on social topics, the human condition and the nature of connection.
The Barrow Mansion Development Corporation (Co-Producer) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and care of Jersey City's historic Barrow Mansion, built in 1837. Its mission is to preserve the mansion and to promote its use as a center for community service. The mansion is a designated landmark on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
Charming audiences since its NBC television premiere in 1951, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS is the classic one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti centering on the visit of three wealthy and wise kings to an impoverished young boy and his mother. Miracles and second chances unfold in this inventive, heartwarming story coupled with the soaring melodies of Menotti's score. This beautifully sung show is appropriate for all ages.
A sweet and savory tasting feast of treats, inspired by The Feast of the Three Kings, from Jersey City-area restaurants will follow the performance, with live music and family arts & crafts activities.
Proceeds from this performance will benefit Outcast Theatre Company's inaugural 2013-14 season.
The performance will take place on Friday, December 14th at 8 pm with a running time of 50 minutes at The Barrow Mansion Theatre located on 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. One block from the Grove Street PATH train.
Tickets are available online at http://amahl.brownpapertickets.com. Child General Admission: $12; Adult General Admission: $20; VIP Supporter Reserved Seating: $35.
For more information visit outcasttheatre.org, outcasttheatre.tumblr.com, facebook.com/outcasttheatrecompany, and twitter.com/outcastco.


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"I was just telling [Harper] how cute he was. Something happened there the inning before, and I didn't like it and I was talking to the umpire about it."
—Felix Hernandez on his contract situation in Seattle. King Felix can become a free agent after the 2014 season, when he'll be just 28. (Jon Heyman, @JonHeymanCBS, CBS Sports)
—Apparently Cano's swing isn't easy enough. Sabathia's teammate not only failed to repeat as champion of the Home Run Derby, but failed to hit a single blast and walked out of the batter's box to boos at Kauffman Stadium. (Buster Olney, @Buster_Olney, ESPN)
—Former manager and current MLB executive Joe Torre apparently opposes the expansion of instant replay and, presumably, robot umpiring. Perhaps Torre, like many of his contemporaries, values the human element more than accuracy.
—Super agent Scott Boras on how a broken system is to blame for Mark Appel (a Boras client) and his failure to reach an agreement with the Pirates prior to Friday's signing deadline. Appel will play another season at Stanford, then enter the 2013 draft as one of the top prospects in another relatively weak draft class. (John Grupp, @JohnGrupp_trib, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
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The Consumer Protection Unit of the Alaska Attorney General's Office warns consumers to use caution when making contributions to Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Unfortunately, scammers may claim to be collecting money for the relief effort but be pocketing the funds instead. Consumers are urged to verify that charities collecting contributions for relief efforts are legitimate before making a donation.
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Valent U.S.A. Corporation and Isagro S.p.A have announced that Domark fungicide has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on field corn, popcorn and seed corn.
Domark is a triazole chemistry, making it a unique option with both systemic and contact activity for a corn segment where strobilurin fungicides are predominant. As a triazole, Domark has preventive and curative activity, while strobilurins are limited to preventive control. Additionally, Domark is more effective than other triazoles against a broader range of diseases in soybeans and corn, including leaf spots (gray leaf spot, eyespot), rusts (common, southern) and leaf blights (anthracnose, southern corn leaf blight) in corn.
Gerald Holmes, Valent field market development specialist, also believes this alternative mode of action will be an important tool in growers' resistance management toolboxes.
"Resistance management is a top-of-mind issue for many corn growers who are limited to mostly strobilurin products," Holmes said. "Domark will provide corn growers with a much-needed triazole mode of action from a product they can count on for excellent disease control."
Since its introduction in the United States, Domark has been an effective tool in the control and prevention of major soybean diseases such as white mold, frogeye leafspot and purple seed stain—without causing green stems at harvest. Holmes said that in corn trials conducted in the 2011 season, results indicate that Domark effectively controls yield-robbing diseases, which, in turn, protects yield potential.
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Have you noticed how some backyard birds behave differently from others—even if they're the same species? Scientists have noticed, too, and over the past decade, an avalanche of research has revealed that individual birds as well as other animals have unique personalities.
One definition of personality—at least as applied to humans—is "the characteristic pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors that make a person unique." But can nonhuman animals also have personalities? While animal behavior is generally easy to observe and measure, assessing an animal's "thoughts" and "feelings" is difficult at best. That's one reason researchers long rejected the concept of unique personalities in animals.
The tide turned a little more than a decade ago. The first time scientists applied the term "personality" to a nonhuman in a major scientific journal was in 1993—in reference to an invertebrate, the octopus.
"Anybody who watches animals knows they vary," says Cornell University biologist Janis Dickinson. Dickinson was first impressed by differences among individual birds while studying western bluebirds as a post-doctoral student at the University of California–Berkeley.
"We were out in Carmel Valley trying to band birds," she recalls. "We had traps that let a piece of Plexiglas fall in front of the nest box entrance after the bird was inside. Sometimes, I would make a mistake, and the bird would escape. With some birds, you'd reset the trap, stand back, and they'd go right back in the box. Other birds, once they realized something was different, would sit on top of the box with food in their beaks, but refuse to enter."
Scientists still have plenty of questions about animal personality. For example: Is its primary source genetic or environmental?
The case for nature: A team of European scientists has found evidence for a "curiosity gene" in the great tit, a tiny songbird much like our North American chickadee. The researchers released newly fledged tits into a large room with wooden perching posts, then measured how long it took each bird to perch on each post. In a separate test, they placed an unfamiliar object (a Pink Panther doll) in a bird's cage and watched to see if the bird hung back or hopped over to check it out, and how long that took.
They also worked up each bird's genetic profile, focusing on a gene, dubbed Drd4, which controls the structure of a dopamine receptor in the brain. It turns out that birds with the curiosity variant of the gene were the most willing to explore new objects. Tests of great tits in the wild have yielded the same results.
The case for nurture: A research team from the University of Memphis watched mother Florida scrub jays on the nest to evaluate how attentive they were to their hatchlings. Shortly after, they took blood samples from baby jays to measure the stress hormone corticosterone (CORT) and found the highest levels in nests with the least attentive mothers.
About seven months after the birds fledged, they trained them to come to a pile of shelled peanuts, then rigged up a series of tests to gauge each bird's boldness. Though the researchers have tested just ten birds so far, "we were blown away when we dug up the CORT data," says University of Memphis scientist Stephan Schoech. "CORT levels in nestlings predicted how fearful birds were some seven months later."
Personality research is more than an esoteric exercise. In the 1970s, George Archibald, former director of the International Crane Foundation, pioneered captive-breeding programs for endangered birds like the whooping crane. When thinking about good matches, what did the biologist consider? It sounds like an ad for eHarmony: "We looked at their personalities," he says.
"Sometimes a normal bird will pair with a real gimpy bird," says Archibald. "And age is not important—an older bird will pair with a much younger bird." What an aggressive female needs is a male who is even more aggressive. "Unless she is submissive to the male," says Archibald, "there is a possibility she won't experience the hormonal changes that allow her to lay eggs."
Backyard birders are helping researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology study the personalities of eastern, western, and mountain bluebirds, tree swallows, black-capped chickadees and other cavity-nesting species. By signing up for NestWatch, a national nest monitoring project sponsored by the lab, you can participate in this experiment. To find out more, go to www.nestwatch.org.
Adapted from: "They've Got Personality" by Cynthia Berger,
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My Name is Siya. Im using a CNC mach3 breakout board to control a 3 axis gantry system. the actuation is via stepper motors with gecko drives . I want to take readings from an LVDT sensor via DAQ card ( NI MyDAQ) at the begining of each run. Does anyone know how mach3 can communicate with the NI DAQ card?.
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Hi Siya,
What is the voltage range of the AC signal coming of LVDT sensor? MyDAQ supports Analog Input in the range of +/-10V. If your signal is in that range you can connect it to an analog input (e.g. AI0) on myDAQ. Is the LVDT sensor signal coming off from the breakout board or directly off the sensor? What is the model number of the CNC mach3 breakout board you are using?
Here is also a good example to get you started with reading your analog input on your DAQ device:
myDAQ tutorial: Equipment Check -- Analog Output (AO0, AO1) and Analog Input (AI0, AI1)
Hi Mikhail
The output voltage range ot the LVDT sensor is 0-10v DC. The model number for the Breakout board isW-IB-USB3.
The LVDT sensor requires an input voltage of 14-24V DC therefore I can use the 15V dc supply from MyDAQ.
I woulk like to know if the is a way that mach3 can talk to labview ( or labview to mach3) so that voltage readings can be taken at specific locations.
My objective is to develop a profile measuring system capable of measuring the profile of a tank dish-end.
The system must produce a 3D drawing of the dish end. I would like to know if labview would be capable of producing the 3D drawing ?
Model number: SW-IB-USB3
Hi Siya,
To answer, your question, mach3 breakout board can talk to LabVIEW through myDAQ. You just have to make sure that you wire the appropriate outputs from your mach3 breakout board to the inputs of myDAQ, and then read those inputs in LabVIEW. You can also generate signals in LabVIEW and send those to myDAQ outputs and then connect those outputs to your mach3 board inputs.
What kind of signal (analog/digital, amplitude, frequency) do you want to acquire from your mach3 board with myDAQ?
Now, you can import some of the 3D-model file extensions (e.g. STL, VRML) into LabVIEW, however LabVIEW drawing abilities are quite limited.
Here are some useful articles and examples on this subject:
Create Advanced User Interfaces with OpenGL Based 3D Visualization
how to import a 3d model in LabVIEW
Change Color and Properties of Imported STL File - 3D Picture Control
Hi Mikhail
Thank you for the advise .
I want to aquire a digital Signal.
Hi Siya,
To connect a digital signal to myDAQ you can use any of the 8 digital I/O terminals on the device. Refer to the myDAQ user manual for more information. You will need to wire a digital output from a cnc mach3 board to one of the digital inputs on myDAQ. Once the wiring is done, you can read your digital signal in LabVIEW. To learn how to read digital signal in LabVIEW, refer to the following links:
Introduction to LabVIEW with myDAQ: Digital Inputs
myDAQ tutorial: NI ELVISmx Digital Reader (DigIn)


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PITTSBURGH -- Charlie Morton threw four innings in a rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Thursday, but manager Clint Hurdle noted that the right-handed sinkerballer "didn't feel significantly better" than he did in his previous start.
Morton has been on the disabled list since Aug. 17 with a sports hernia in his right hip, an injury that has bothered him since a start against the Padres on June 2. The hernia affected him between starts as well as on the mound, and after conferring with doctors, the plan was to give him a few days off to calm inflammation in the hip.
Morton's start on Thursday was his first in 13 days, and he threw four innings (73 pitches), giving up two runs on four hits, with half of the 12 outs he got coming via strikeout.
Hurdle had yet to speak directly with Morton but spoke of the reports he received.
"He executed pitches. I liked the number of strikes he was able to throw, he pitched out of the windup and the stretch," Hurdle said. "He didn't feel significantly better than the last time he took the ball, so we're going to take his feedback and decide what step is next."
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This is totally self-indulgent, but also a nice space to log what I'm doing drum-wise, and keep me on track if I drift... Right now, I'm smiling - five years ago, I stopped full-time self-employment teaching West African drums, to work in a school and hold down the mortgage while my partner stepped out into his own bliss. Made redundant a month ago, finishing end of June - and feel like I'm putting back my own skin So this is the Easter break, and I'm going through all the notation, recordings and notes I have on my computer, reminding myself of stuff I've not looked at for far too long, and remembering who I really am.
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Ecotone: A Definition for Nature and Civility
Desert foothills meet forested mountains. (photo: David McNew/Getty Images)
Krista's most recent interview with Terry Tempest Williams is part of our series called "The Civil Conversations Project." During the conversation, Ms. Williams introduces the word "ecotone" as an analogy from nature to describe a clash of cultures:
"As a naturalist, my favorite places to be are along the ecotone. It's where it's most alive, usually the edge of a forest and meadow, the ocean and the sand. It's that interface between peace and chaos. It's that creative edge that we find most instructive. It's also the most frightening, because it's completely uncertain and unpredictable and that's again where I choose to live."
Merriam-Webster defines ecotone as "a transition area between two adjacent ecological communities." It comes from the Greek root tonos, meaning "tension." Dr. Lucinda Johnson, director of the Center for Water and the Environment at the University of Minnesota Duluth explains "ecotone" in this way:
"The word ecotone derives from the landscape ecology literature, and refers to the transition area between "patches" or areas of the landscape that exhibit different characteristics… it is generally applied to the transition zones between two different vegetation types (e.g., grassland and forest), but can be both more subtle (e.g., edges of wetlands, which have subtle transitions from submergent to emergent vegetation, one of which dominates depending on water levels) or more extreme (the area adjacent to a stream, called the riparian zone). The ecotone shares characteristics of both of the adjoining patches (hence the transition)."
Subtle or extreme, I love the idea that when two disparate, even opposing viewpoints meet they create a new kind of landscape by the meeting itself. One that doesn't draw a fixed line or a wall of opposing viewpoints but rather a kind of "transition area." To me that transition area could be a new terrain that is not only different from my own reality, but that "shares characteristics of both of the adjoining patches."
I wonder how this kind of encounter (with someone I vehemently disagreed with) would change my outlook and defining characteristics — and whether that area of tension is a space I could actually stand to reside for very long. Either way "ecotone" is neither a word nor a space I explore and/or inhabit often enough.


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I was MB jacksonville getting my smart cleaned just sitting there chatting with a very upset mb customer.
Now I have been told many times that MB is unfair to smarts but they are also unfair to mb customers as well.
A young couple who owns a mb sl 2007 went threw a nightmare thursday night.
As stated bye them.
My wife and I and our dog was going out of town for the weekend when at 2am this morning our car stopped i pushed the car off the road and called mb towning when 35 min later they sent a junk of tow truck to tow my car which was the wrong one would of damaged my car (know this I told them the make and year of my car and that it was a sl). It is also down pouring heavy rain.
That tow truck left now 45 min later another one came also wrong style of tow truck for my car. He left now 1 hour later another came and it was correct but a junk my wife had to sit on my lap and our dog on the floor.
My wife pulled out her laptop and reported this to the higher ups. (his words)
I felt real bad for them. They were saying sorry all over the place to the couple, but this did not change what they went threw. Beware if u need a tow truck in the future it does not look to me it is as good as they told us when we got our cars.
When I left the dealership they came out to see my smart and loved it. But their issues were not resolved when I left.
So it looks like even mb owners have problems at the dealership not with just the cost but also the treatment they get. I think MB needs to do something to solve these issues service after the sale is important.
When I drove out of there I thought to myself if I ever need a tow I pray I will not go threw the nightmare this young couple has.
Be it smart or mb all people need to be treated with respect and mb needs to keep the promise and send out the correct tow truck and enough seating so all can be comfy.
I am sure bye now mb has gotten their car working and they are safe. But when I left the couple was pouring their heart out to my son and myself they needed someone to talk to and I was their for them.
I would of filmed it but did not know if it would be ok to put here where they do not own a smart.
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might of been an SL but it does not matter the model what matters is what happened to this person. He was so upset he might of said it wrong or I might not have remembered the model wrong. If I had brought my camera I would of filmed it. Am starting to think I need to bring it with me at all times might of been able to help him more that way. Might of given him comfort, but I am sure it was taken care of bye now. I felt so sorry for him.


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Located in the heart of Manchester, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from City Hall Plaza and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Southern New Hampshire University Arena. Saint Joseph Cathedral and University of New Hampshire-Manchester are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a meeting room are onsite.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Manchester features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measure 237 square feet (22 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2012.
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This is not the Original Buttr which I highly endorse - it's the Euro style which I failed to notice when I ordered it and it is a significantly different product. If your a fan of Icy-Hot or Tiger Balm or any of those concoctions you'll like this. If not STAY AWAY! Once it's on your nether regions you can't get it off. Your only choice is to endure the sufferfest until it wears off. Which for me was over an hour. After that your southern hemisphere goes on smelling like eucalyptus forest - perfect for the mid-ride espresso stop.
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There are better chamois creams. The Nashbar brand is better than this stuff.
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I've been using this for years now. I tried others but they just don't last like this does
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The best product on the market in my opinion.
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Hours of comfort in the saddle...
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when you are still wearing leather chamois shorts the product is a real relief.
Works pretty well
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I have been using the Chamois Butt'r for 4-5 years now. I just recently bought the Euro-Style not knowing the difference. FYI-It tingles your you-know-what area, so fare warning. It's not an unpleasant feeling and it goes away (the feeling) within 15-20 minutes after putting it on. The product itself lasts well into 2-3 hour training rides. This product works well and I would recommend it to anyone having chafing or lubrication issues. Down side to buying a tub is you have to apply with your fingers instead of squeeze bottle, but in the scheme of things it's not a big deal, just wipe your hands off on your chamois and you're all set.
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I love this stuff, its especially usefull if i'm ridding several days in a row. Makes my butt sing.Sometimes it's all about bumm management.
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Awesome Video of Hurricane Sandy — From Space! [VIDEO]
Everyone in the Northeast is bracing for Hurricane Sandy. Parts of New York City and New Jersey have already been evacuated in preparation for the storm. Locally, we aren't supposed to see much until Wednesday (October 31), which would put somewhat of a damper on any trick-or-treating plans.I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens. I'll be stocked up on beer!
Anyway….here is a pretty cool video of that crazy Sandy, from outer space. Check it out!


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This is for anyone interested. I went ahead and put together a video (.rm) and audio (.mp3) of the "Let's Get It Started" song that ABC/ESPN is using to advertise their games because I liked it so much and thought maybe a few of you did too.
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According to Ofcom, new services should roll out in about six months' time, and the whole of the UK will be able to receive 4G services "by the end of 2017 at the latest".
The 4G auction raised £2.34 billion, although the government had budgeted for it to bring in £3.5 billion.
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards said: "This is a positive outcome for competition in the UK, which will lead to faster and more widespread mobile broadband, and substantial benefits for consumers and businesses across the country. We are confident that the UK will be among the most competitive markets in the world for 4G services."
Media Week gauge's initial reaction about what 4G could mean for the UK's media and for brands.
Steve Parker - managing director of MediaVest
"This is a positive step as users gain access to greater data transfer speeds on their mobile devices. Clearly hand held devises are playing a more dynamic role around the mobility and wider behaviour of audiences. 4G in time will only serve to enhance the growing opportunity that advertisers have to build relationships between consumers and brands via content.
"We'll see improvements to location and data targeting as more frequent users means more data to utilise in our communications. These advances mean we will be able to communicate and engage better with our audience while consumers will benefit from a more relevant dialogue with our brands.
"Faster data transfer will allow for an evolution in creative formats. Currently creative capabilities are limited as we do not want to inhibit the user experience when loading from 3G, however the hope is that 4G will allow for richer and more exciting experiences for users, and the ability for brands to incorporate more content within their marketing.
"High quality video has been restricted in much of the UK due to the lack of good 3G connections. 4G should address this problem by providing better UK coverage and faster streaming speeds when on the go. With the ability to confidently put ads next to high quality video content, investment from brands will rise, resulting in a greater breadth of content being made available to users
"It has to be mentioned that benefits may be slow to arrive. This is due to the fact that mobile networks will have to find a viable way to provide unlimited data at a reasonable cost or risk a lack of 4G data plan uptake. Further compounding this will be the initial lack of low - medium priced handsets that are compatible with the 4G network."
Matthew Howett - telecoms regulation analyst at Ovum
"Despite all the noise being made about the UK's 4G auction, what you can't hear is the sound of champagne corks popping over at the Treasury as Ofcom's 4G auction fails to raise George Osborne's optimistic expectation of £3.5bn coming in at £2.34bn.
"For the mobile operators there must be widespread relief that the amount paid is a mere fraction of the £22.5bn they were asked to cough up during the 3G licencing process. For them, the fact they didn't have to pay billions more is without doubt a positive thing.
"The costs of rolling out a network are significant. It could be argued that the relatively poor 3G coverage we have seen in the UK up until now is at least partially a result of operator's being left out of pocket after the last auction that they had very little to actually spend on building the network. Things this time should be different, especially given the ability for the 800MHz airwaves to cover large distances and penetrate buildings well.
"Three's ability to win valuable 800MHz spectrum coupled with the spectrum at 1800MHz it acquired from EE before the auction puts it in a strong position to roll out its 4G network. Many customers on Three will have had problems at one point with reception inherent of the propagation characteristics of the 2.1GHz spectrum it currently uses. Other key highlights include the commitment BT has made to rolling out its own 4G services, and O2's lack of higher value spectrum which is needed to meet growing data demands.
"Much has been made of the UK's late start in the 4G race. In our view, everyone deserves at least some of the blame, from the regulator, through to the government and the operators themselves. However Ofcom should be praised for allowing EE to launch using its existing spectrum. Despite much criticism at the time, the decision was the right one. Without it, we could very well still be arguing about how to design the auction rather than awaiting a host of additional 4G services in only a matter of months. Had it not intervened in the way it did, Britain could very well have been condemned to the slow lane for years to come."
Bobby Hui - executive planning director at G2 Joshua
"Ultimately, 4G means a further transition of control to the consumer. Another step towards the ideal of hyper-connectivity, empowering individuals further with regards to both sharing and creating content. If consumers are increasingly enabled to create and share amongst each other, there's greater possibility for media owners to be removed from conversations.
"The challenge is going to be for media owners to respond and create richer, more interactive content worthy of 4G and worthy of consumers' attention. The opportunity for collaboration is also heightened, and is an opportunity that has to be taken advantage of. If the response is too slow, consumers will no doubt waste no time in looking elsewhere."
Chris Minas - managing director and founder of mobile specialist Nimbletank
"Mobile is starting to transform the face of broadcast as we know it. The 'on-demand' model that we have become accustomed to is soon to be complimented with an 'on-the-go' and 'interact' model, enabled by more sophisticated mobile solutions.
"Recently, viewing on mobiles has become a far more holistic experience and allows users to interact with and personalise the content. With the launch of 4G, streaming broadcast on mobiles will produce even higher quality content, a more engaging experience and more immersive viewing experience, taking watching shows to another level. This will be one of the most significant changes in broadcast experience since the introduction of colour TV."Follow @DurraniMix


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My name is Sebastian Gomez and I grew up in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico until 2011 when I moved to El Paso, Texas to pursue a physics degree in Physics from The University of Texas at El Paso. My passion for physics began in high school, where I discovered how broad and fascinating physics is. Recently I've gained an interest in Astrophysics. Last year I began doing research on Low Mass X-ray Binary stars at my university. I presented my results at the 221st AAS conference. And this summer I am working at the Kavli institute for Astrophysics and Space Research at MIT working on X-ray data of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. I plan to keep on doing research, and my goal is to eventually get a PhD in either Physics or Astrophysics.


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Norris' Sunday start still up in the air
DETROIT -- Two days after tweaking his back throwing warmup pitches prior to the sixth inning of his start in Monday's 7-2 loss to Detroit, Astros starter Bud Norris' status is still in question for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates.
It's not completely unexpected, as back injuries -- he was officially diagnosed with lower back spasms -- tend to linger for a few days before improving.
Manager Bo Porter said on Wednesday he's going to continue to take a wait-and-see approach, with the hope that Norris can indeed take the hill in Pittsburgh. However, Porter's also not going to risk a slight, nagging injury turn into an extended absence.
"I talked to the trainers and backs can be tricky," Porter said. "We'll weigh all those options and make the best decision long term, because this is one start, and we don't want this to linger through the course of the year. We want to be very cognizant and make sure we're doing something that's going to affect him long term."
Porter said Norris' status would be determined "in the next couple days."
Reliever Josh Fields, meanwhile, continued his rehab assignment at Class A Quad Cities. The right-hander made two appearances recording two outs before suffering a strained right forearm. He's thrown four innings, yielding two hits and striking out four for the River Bandits.
"We'll have to make a decision when he's ready to go from a physical standpoint," said Porter.
Justin Maxwell, who stayed in Houston for treatment on his fractured left hand during the six-game road trip, has begun lightly swinging a fungo bat, Porter said.
Anthony Odoardi is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What can I say about this condom other that I will not get it about and I will tell you why not? Well this condom you do not get any sensitivity, which you need to have inintercourse, and the lubricated on the condom soon run out the my other half got saw from this condom And I am disappoint with this condom in a big why, and I would not every get them again I believe that you can get a better condom from anywhere this one is not worth the time of day but that is what I think anyway
As a person who doesnt like condoms, but find it necessary for birth control reasons, i can honestly say i enjoyed using these and so did my partner. I have only seen them in branches of boots, but what makes them different is the spring, coil design which runs nearly the length of the condom. Slip on easily, well lubricated and give satisfaction through the sensation of the ridges, they give a sensation as if their moving but they arent. Ill definately be using these again, just wish they were a bit cheaper, and it wasnt only me who enjoyed them, my partner certainly felt !! a difference too.
Picked some of these up at Boots in Stansted while waiting for a flight. Initial impressions were great, something different, an original idea for a condom, but the reality was very disappointing. My partner found that the lubricant quickly dried and left her feeling burned. I found them too loose and so thick that they killed off all pleasurable sensation. In many years' experience I would rate these in the lowest 5%. Ah well, fortunately I had backup in the shape of Durex Elite, tried, trusted and always satisfactory, for both of us.
Firstly are these 'new' condoms any different from those you an buy already? I first bought these condoms after getting 2-4-1 at boots (never turn up at a girls house with 24 condoms though it can scare them) and they provided us with some amusement as we laughed at their bizziare shape. That aside they do go on easily and are fine to use. These condoms have won an award for design as they seem to have a spiral ,ribbed like, shape near the tip. This does not really do much to enhance the experience anymore than a cheeper ribbed condom. The condoms seem to be slightly wider than other condoms and are quite thick so they are not difficlut to put on and can also be removed easily. The problem with this too is that the condom may slip during intercourse. (however this has never actually happened to me before). However a close friend of mine has had problems with these condoms bursting more than once (he uses this type more regularly) and his girlfriend has to get the morning after pill a few times. He uses many types of condom regularly and this has never happened with other condoms so be warned - I'm not saying that insiral condoms are poorly made or there is some sort of design flaw but the batch that he purchased there was more than one condom that split (I'm sure that others have had problems with diffenent makes of condoms that have split). Neverless we will not be purchasing these condoms again. Cheers, Alex Hope this is useful This is just my own views and based upon my experience (and that of my mate) with using the condoms.
I recently read some publicity material about these condoms so I thought I would buy some for a wild weekend away with my partner. I have to say they were much easier to put on than my usual brand being rather more spacious which was great. No more fumbling like a school boy on his first date whilst you struggle to unroll something that seems two sizes too small. The condoms have a spring action design to give you and your partner added pleasure. I can't say either of us noticed much difference. So do they have the 'ooooooo' factor? All I can say is that if the 'oooooo' factor is already there between you and your partner these condoms won't diminish it. They are lubricated, easy to use and feel secure. Our weekend away certainly went with a swing...... I believe the condoms can be obtained only from Boots at this moment in time.


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Two-Hour Painting Class + Wine (Stroll in the Rain)
Pasadena Paint & Sip
Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST)
Event Details
Uncork your inner artist! Join us at Studio 1342 for a fun time of painting, sipping and socializing as a talented, local artist walks you through our "Stroll in the Rain" painting. Everything you need will already be set up when you arrive - canvas, brushes and aprons. Complimentary wine included!
Beginners are welcome! Pasadena Paint & Sip offers a social and creative environment in which our artist will guide you, step-by-step, through the process of creating your own masterpiece. All you have to do is follow along and be amazed at what you can create in two hours!
Grab your friends, tell your co-workers or bring a date…seats are limited so reserve your spot today! Street parking and limited lot parking available. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
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Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (PST)
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An investigation into how four San Diego police officials responded to the alleged drunk-driving crash in December of a detective has been referred to the District Attorney's Office.
A spokeswoman for City Attorney Jan Goldsmith confirmed Wednesday that the matter was forwarded to District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. Goldsmith's office prosecutes misdemeanor cases, and the DA handles felonies.
"We have completed an initial investigation and have referred the matter to the District Attorney's Office," city attorney's spokeswoman Gina Coburn wrote in an email. "The DUI case remains in our office as we have jurisdiction over misdemeanor matters."
Coburn declined to discuss any of the findings of her office's review. A spokesman for Dumanis said he could not comment on pending investigations or potential charges.
San Diego police officials also had little to say about the case, which has landed every officer involved on administrative duty.
"Until a decision has been made by either the City Attorney or the District Attorney, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time," Lt. Kevin Mayer said. "All questions should be directed to the agency reviewing the matter."
The investigation revolves around an accident in Allied Gardens early on the morning of Dec. 7, when Det. Jeffrey Blackford crashed his unmarked police cruiser into a roadside utility box.
The case was referred to the City Attorney's Office for possible charges on Dec. 13, the same day U-T Watchdog first asked about and reported the accident.
Blackford, an 11-year veteran assigned to the department's gang unit, was eventually charged with drunken driving. He pleaded not guilty and a readiness conference is scheduled Thursday.
The investigation subsequently expanded into a review of actions taken by three sergeants and another detective who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident — and before an official DUI investigation launched.
According to court papers, Blackford did not immediately report the incident, which occurred about 12:50 a.m. Instead, Blackford called two off-duty friends, Sgt. John Iammarino and Det. Daniel Caropreso.
Those two came to the scene, and Iammarino then summoned two other sergeants, William Brown and Christopher Tivanian. Tivanian was asked to bring a preliminary alcohol-screening device with him.
The formal drunk-driving case was opened at 2:50 a.m. — two hours after the single-car accident.
Three hours after the collision, Blackford recorded a blood-alcohol level of 0.09 — just over the 0.08 legal limit, court records say.
In an unusual development, the City Attorney's Office went to court last month to try to force police officials to turn over documents and results of an earlier alcohol screening. According to prosecutors, police indicated the initial screening came back at 0.152 or 0.125 but declined to provide documentation. Judge Peter C. Deddeh rejected the city attorney's request.


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2) Submit.
Let's just say submitting isn't part of the game plan.
"We have to do what we've always done," guard Jordan Hulls said. "Get better in practice, learn from this and go from there."
For three days last week, IU had returned to the undisputed basketball mountaintop. It was back at No. 1 and in sole possession of the Big Ten lead. Even better, for most of its Thursday game at Illinois, it had a double-digit lead.
The troubles that had stunned previous No. 1 teams — Duke (twice), Louisville and Michigan — were apparently not a problem.
Until they were.
Now the Hoosiers (20-3 overall) need a victory today to match Michigan State's 9-2 Big Ten record.
IU's lack of a killer instinct, which briefly surfaced against Michigan and Minnesota, turned into full-fledged meltdown at Illinois.
"If we want to be a great team," Hulls said, "we have to put teams away."
IU's challenge goes beyond that, coach Tom Crean said.
"This team has got to continue to mature, which I think they will," he said. "You've got to stay committed to what gets you in that position. It's your communication, your spacing and movement on offensive, your ability to not get so locked into your man that you leave somebody on an island, but you can't over-help."
The Hoosiers' commitment faces a major Ohio State challenge. The Buckeyes (17-5 overall, 7-3 in the Big Ten) have won seven of the last eight meetings. They've won six of the last seven meetings at Value City Arena. IU last won there in 2008.
One great Big Ten debate is who is the best defender, IU's Victor Oladipo or Ohio State's Aaron Craft.
If you base it on steals, Oladipo has the edge. He has a Big Ten-leading 54. Craft is third with 43.
But defense is more than steals. It includes how well you prevent the guy you're guarding from scoring, how well you help, how well you shut down dribble penetration, how many turnovers you force, and more.
Craft was last year's Big Ten defensive player of the year. His technique is so good Buckeyes video coordinator Greg Paulus is constantly sending out tapes. He's also an academic All-American with a goal of becoming a doctor once basketball is over.
"He's a very special young man, from the way he plays to the way he attends to his academics," Matta said. "It's something that is important to him. He sees beyond basketball. I'm very proud of all his achievements."
Matta has called Craft the nation's best defender, although when asked to compare Craft to Oladipo, he turned diplomatic.
"I know (Oladipo) is an amazing player. He's a special player, as well as Aaron."
Beyond defense, Craft ranks among the Big Ten's best in free throw shooting (tied with Christian Watford for second at 81.7 percent), assists (tied with Yogi Ferrell for second at 4.5) and assist-to-turnover ratio (fifth). He's one of 12 finalists for the Cousy Award, given annually to the nation's best point guard.
Craft is a big reason why the Buckeyes rank second in the Big Ten in scoring defense (58.1 points allowed) and field goal percentage defense (38.3 percent).
Ohio State's offensive catalyst remains forward Deshaun Thomas. The former Bishop Luers standout and Indiana Mr. Basketball leads the Big Ten in scoring (19.9 points) and free throw shooting (82.3 percent). He ranks among the Big Ten leaders in rebounds (6.1), three-point shooting (40.0 percent) and three-point baskets made (52).
"Deshaun is playing at a high level," Matta said. "The thing I'm most proud of him is how he has evolved as a player from where he started to where he is today. I love the way he's playing on both ends of the floor."
Thomas is a candidate for the Oscar Robertson Award, given annually to the nation's top player.
"He's a scorer," Crean said. "He's got a scorer's mentality. He's big. He gets it off extremely quick. He can play at the post. He's extremely dangerous in the mid-post area. In the pick-and-pop, driving and 3-point shooting game. He's just an all-around scorer."
The only other Buckeye to average in double figures is guard Lenzelle Smith (10.5 points).
"They're as physically tough defensively as any team we will have faced to this point, and especially at home," Crean said. 'They're a spurt team. They're a big run team. They start really fast at home a lot of times. We've got to weather those storms.
"Their crowd is fantastic, they're right there on top of you. It will be an unbelievable atmosphere, and we've just gotta stay truly committed to what's important. You can't get caught up in the surroundings as much as you stay true to the game plan inside of it. Excellent on the defensive end, they can score in a lot of different ways."
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First attempt at Homemade Crepes!
I ought to just say, first of all, that I don't know why I had never made crepes before today. I think I am now going to turn into a little crepe-making-machine, because I have all sorts of crepe-related ideas … Continue reading
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For May, we've teamed up with Attune Foods to bring you Whole Grain Brunch. We challenged eight food bloggers to develop a whole grain brunch recipe using one of our flours and an Attune Foods cereal. Each week, two bloggers will post a great whole grain brunch recipe. Here is the fourth of the eight recipes from Charissa Luke of Zest Bakery.
Unlike your typical biscotti, this gluten-free version has a nice chewy texture and zing of almond flavor and cherries. For best results, rehydrate dried cherries overnight in enough amaretto to cover them. Pro-tip: the leftover amaretto/cherry liquid works fabulously in a dry champagne or orange juice. Enjoy with your favorite tea or coffee.
Almond Biscotti with Amaretto Soaked Cherries, Gluten-free
- 1 cup (100 g) Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup (75 g) Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
- 1/2 cup (80 g) White Corn Meal
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Xanthan Gum
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup (192 g) Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Amaretto
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 3/4 cup sliced Almonds
- 1/3 cup Cherries
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Mix dry ingredients and set aside. In a stand mixer fitted with a beater blade, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and beater blade.
Beat in eggs until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and beater blade. Mix in amaretto and almond extract. Mix in dry ingredients. Scrape down the bowl and beater blade. Add almonds and cherries and mix until just combined.
Divide mixture into two portions. Using a spatula, smooth mixture into two 12-inch long by 5-inch wide logs. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until logs are firm and just starting to brown. Remove from the oven and using a wide spatula transfer logs to a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice logs in half so you have four 6-inch by 5-inch portions in total. Cut biscotti slices lengthwise into 3/4-inch increments and return to the baking sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Charissa Luke is co-owner and food writer for Zest Bakery, a dedicated gluten-free bakery in the San Francisco Bay area. Zest Bakery is known for their commitment to using local and organic ingredients when possible in their gluten-free sweet and savory treats. Zest was also voted runner up in Best Bakery and runner up for Most Environmentally Responsible Business in the Daily News' 2012 poll.