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VLC Player Submitted to App Store
Open source video player could be on an iPod near you as early as next week.
Software developer Applidium have developed a version of the VLC open source media player for Apple's line of iOS-enabled devices. The app, which is built entirely on open source code, was submitted to Apple's approval board today. The developers are confident that the player will be available as soon as next week.
Assuming Apple approves it, the VLC app will be free with patches being passed back into the main VLC tree allowing for other developers to implement some, if not all, of the open code into their own iOS apps. Currently, VLC is available on Linux, Windows, and OS X and is a favorite amongst videophiles because of its vast collection of codecs and ability to play almost any media file type.
It's difficult to say whether Apple will approve the app. The company quietly announced an amendment to the controversial iOS guidelines that were revealed over the summer, which required developers to create apps entirely within the official Apple iOS software development kit.
Apple also released their App Store Guidelines, which are available on Scribd, thanks to Venture Beat. Here's the portion that deals with media players:
9.1 Apps that do not use the MediaPlayer framework to access media in the Music Library will be rejected
9.2 App user interfaces that mimic any iPod interface will be rejected Audio streaming content over a cellular network may not use more than 5MB over 5 minutes
9.3 Video streaming content over a cellular network longer than 10 minutes must use HTTP Live Streaming and include a baseline 64 kbps audio-only HTTP Live stream
Unless VLC violates the first provision, it should be in the clear, but it's important to know that the guidelines can change at Apple's discretion. We'll know more after next week.
GPL Violation?VLC is a GPL licensed software and AppStore=DRM which conflicts with the GPL so wouldn't this mean an automatic rejection? Have you forgotten the whole GNU GO case?
Issue 205/2017
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Linux Kernel 4.14 Released
Torvalds lashes out at a Canonical developer who introduced a regression.
Fedora 27 Is Released
Developers can now access Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer subscriptions on Fedora 27 at no cost.
Samsung to Bring Linux to the Galaxy Phone
Samsung is testing Linux desktop for its DeX experience.
System76 Releases Pop!_OS
An Ubuntu-based operating system designed for professionals.
News and views on the GPU revolution in HPC and Big Data:
HIP: CUDA Integration with ROCm
Exploring AMD's Ambitious ROCm Initiative
Crypto-Currency Mining Drives a Surge in GPU Sales
New Platform for GPU-Enabled HPC and Ultra-Scale Computing
Radeon Instinct: Evolving, Adapting & Learning Evolving, Adapting & Learning
Linux Comes to Windows
Run multiple Linux distributions in Windows 10.
Docker Embraces Kubernetes
Docker is now offering Kubernetes as an orchestration platform.
Kubernetes 1.8 Announced
The new release comes with two new features for better security.
Final Ubuntu Desktop 17.10 Beta Arrives
Ubuntu completes the cycle of life and goes back to letter A and Gnome.
Linus Torvalds Invites Attackers to Join the Kernel Community
He wants attackers to join the community instead of attacking the code.


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Phillies skipper still believes in Mayberry
Phillies skipper still believes in Mayberry
If he played like he played in the second half last season, the Phillies could better handle the absences of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley because of his power potential. But if Mayberry struggled, it would create another sizable void.
Mayberry, who did not start Wednesday for the third time in four games, is struggling. He is hitting .176 since Opening Day with no extra-base hits.
"I'm not down on John and I don't want him to get down on himself," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said before Wednesday's game. "He'll get every chance in the world to get his swing. We've played 11 games.
"He might get in tonight and pinch-hit and just take off and start tearing it up. That's baseball. That's the part you've got to live with. When you start hitting the ball hard, you see it yourself. It starts coming off your bat, and you feel good, and you'll get to play. He'll get to play. He'll get a chance to get going. But he'll play more if he starts hitting like he did in the second half of the season last year. That's kind of where it's at. I didn't give up on him. When I see you do something, I know you can do it and I stay with you. I know it's there and we'll eventually get it back out of you. But our main priority is to win tonight's game. I don't care who plays as long as we win tonight's game."

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Sunderland sign French midfielder Alfred N'Diaye to help Premier League survival bid
Sunderland have completed the signing of midfielder Alfred N'Diaye from Turkish club Bursaspor for an undisclosed fee.
Last Updated: 09/01/13 9:06pm
The 22-year-old can play in a defensive midfield role or at centre-back and arrived at Wearside after moving to Turkey from Ligue 1 side Nancy last year for a fee reported to be in the region of £3m.
N'Diaye, a France Under-21 international, signed a three-and-a-half year deal at the Stadium of Light to become Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill's first January signing for the struggling Black Cats.
O'Neill said: "Alfred is a strong, powerful young player and as such can offer us more strength in depth.
"He will give us options and I'm delighted that we have been able to bring him to the club."


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Video analysis 01.12.2016
New highs on treasuries yields are still the main reason for stronger dollar. The zloty weakens both to the dollar and to the euro in line with other EM currencies.
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For the week starting Friday, Dec. 16. Times are E.S.T., subject to change.
We, the People (Fri. 8:30 p.m., NBC and NBC-TV). Guests: General George C. Marshall, Diana Lynn.
Ford Theater (Fri. 9 p.m., CBS-TV). Little Women, with Peggy Ann Garner, Meg Mundy, June Lockhart.
Metropolitan Opera (Sat. 2 p.m., ABC). Tristan und Isolde, with Lauritz Melchior and Helen Traubel.
Invitation to Learning (Sun. noon, CBS). Thomas Wolfe's You Can't Go Home Again.
New York Philharmonic (Sun. 3 p.m., CBS). Violin soloist: Joseph Szigeti.
Philco Television Playhouse (Sun. 9 p.m., NBC-TV). Margaret Cousins' The Strange Christmas Dinner, with Melvyn Douglas and Leo G. Carroll.
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Senate Passes Larkin Bill To Test For Hiv
Legislation (S.5722) sponsored by Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) to require the timely testing of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical personnel who may have been exposed to a serious transmissible disease while on the job was passed the State Senate today.
"The procedures that are currently in place to address these kinds of situations are very inconsistent and vary from city to city and town to town across New York State," said Senator Larkin. "When a police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, or other public protection official is exposed to HIV or hepatitis in the line of duty, they should be immediately covered for testing and preventative drug regimens within 24 hours."
Under current law, there are no financing mechanisms or established standard procedures that allow for quickly obtaining an HIV or hepatitis examination once a public protection official has been exposed to a significant risk of transmission of HIV or hepatitis while on the job.
Larkin said that because there is no standard procedure in place to quickly offer tests to these individuals, they are needlessly taking numerous tests over the course of years that merely test for HIV antibodies. Since the officers do not know whether they have been exposed to HIV, they have no choice but to take expensive AIDS treatment drugs that may be either unnecessary or detrimental to their health.
There are now new testing and drug regimens that can quickly identify and treat the HIV virus and hepatitis within 24 hours. These treatments are particularly effective if they can be initiated shortly after an individual has been exposed to HIV or hepatitis.
"This bill makes it clear when and how police, fire and emergency medical technicians can obtain the most cost effective and advanced medical examination to diagnose and begin early treatments when they have been exposed to these diseases," said Larkin. "Enacting this measure should help protect our service personnel, reduce the spread of AIDS and hepatitis and provide more treatment options to those who may have been infected in the course of performing their jobs."
The bill also passed the Assembly today and was sent to the Governor for his approval.


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What does ectasia mean?
Definitions for ectasia
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ectasia, ectasis(noun)
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
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a dilatation of a hollow organ or of a canal
Origin: [NL. See Ectasis.]
Dilation or distention of a tubular structure. It occurs as part of a pathophysiological process.
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CALGARY ─ Green balloons rose into the evening sky above Calgary on Tuesday night.
Whether in a group or on their own, people wanted the family of five-year-old Nathan O'Brien and his grandparents, Alvin and Kathryn Liknes, to look up and see a show of support.
The day prior, police broke the news that the trio, missing more than a week, are now presumed murdered.
Lorri Swinson believes the support is very important, "Now, more than ever."
Steve Simone said the idea behind the green balloons, much like the idea behind Swinson's ongoing green ribbon campaign, was to simply say, "Our hearts are with you ... they're still with you and they will be always."
"Everyone needs that ─ to know that people care about people," Simone said.
Clutching her six-month-old son Adam, Alana Pandea said the whole city has come together, because this has become its collective nightmare.
Brad Resvick, organizer of the Parkhill balloon release, said he was aware of roughly 25 similar events planned in and around Calgary Tuesday evening, "To basically show them that we do care, that we are behind them and that this was a heinous crime."
Douglas Garland, 54, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Alvin and Kathy Liknes and is charged with second-degree murder in the death of their grandson.
He is expected to be in court Wednesday.
Police have yet to find the bodies of the victims.
Outside the Liknes Parkhill home theres a growing pile of flowers, stuffed animals, balloons and a Superman T-shirt.
On the hanger are the words "Forever Loved Always Remembered."
The shirt is an especially fitting tribute to Nathan O'Brien, whose parents call him their superhero.
There was a steady stream of community members at the home Tuesday; some would take green ribbons from a box by the front steps to wear as symbols of support for the families.
Others pause on the lawn to think about what those families must be enduring.
"Like many Calgarians, just really feeling for (Nathan's parents) Rod and Jen and their family right now and I just can't believe this has happened," said Brenda Palmer after placing flowers on the pile.
Bobbi-Jo Zimmer drove 45 minutes from High River with her four kids, aged two through nine, who have been praying for Nathan and his family.
"It's a daily 'Have they found that little boy?' when they wake up and saying prayers every night for him when we go to bed," she said.
"They heard the news yesterday and we felt that it was important for us to come and show our sympathy for the family.
"Having kids of my own, my hearts breaks for the mother, with having two others (kids) and having the missing one not being part of the family."
Zimmer's kids placed flowers they picked themselves on the memorial.
"They said one was for Grandma, one was for Grandpa and one was for Nathan," she said, adding they also brought a balloon with one of her sons' toy cars attached.
"He said 'I would like him to have this,'" she said.


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Mexico has more Spanish speakers than any country in the world, and Mexican Spanish is by far the most important form of Spanish spoken today in the United States. At last, you now have the opportunity to learn to speak and understand real Mexican Spanish quickly and easily, and in your spare time.
Language Audiobook's Mexican Spanish Accelerated features an expert English speaking language instructor who is assisted by educated native male and female Mexican speakers who quickly teach you their language the way it is really spoken. Immediately use English to speak Mexican Spanish without guessing at meanings.
Learn from an expert American Instructor with real Mexican Spanish speaking assistants. Learn high frequency words and phrases that are the most common and easy to use. Use your otherwise wasted down time to learn to speak real Spanish in just ten minutes a day. Create your own original sentences in Mexican Spanish in the first ten minutes of instruction! No grammar - Learn Spanish naturally like you learned English as a child!
©2012 Mark Frobose (P)2012 Mark Frobose
"Challenging and Friendly Mexican Spanish Program"
I've been looking for a good Mexican language program for a long time and I found it here. It made me reasonably conversational in real Mexican Spanish in just a few weeks of semi-intense study during my down time in the car and while working out at the gym. I liked the complete illustration of differences between Spanish speaking in Mexico compared to other Spanish speaking countries. No guessing, full explanations. Mark the narrator/teacher explains, along with some great Mexican Spanish speakers. I also learned a lot of common Mexican phrases Real bang for the buck on this program.
Excellent approach that teaches the little-known nuances between standard and Mexican Spanish.
"Great Accents - Really Taught Me Mexican Spanish"
From the get-go this program really taught me the difference between standard Spanish and Mexican Spanish.
The detail and attention that the creators of the program put into explaining and demonstrating accents within Mexico and then comparing them to other Spanish speaking countries is one-of-a-kind. That alone makes this program worth the money.
But then you have the Mexican words, the detailed explanation that "tomato" and "chocolate" are Aztec Indian words.
This is not a common run of the mill Spanish program.
This is an exceptionally high quality Mexican Spanish program that has really increased my understanding and ability to communicate with Mexican Spanish speakers.
Excellent in every way.
"Good for advanced beginners."
I would not recommend this for levels above advanced beginners. I agree that repetition is the mother of success, but repetition here is slightly overdone.
"Andale. Talk Like a Mexican"
According to my wife's family, I'm now speaking like a real Mexican thanks to Mexican Spanish Accelerated. I had to get all of that high school Castilian garbage out of my mind and concentrate on the Mexican dialect. Wife is Mexican and has a huge family. They love me more now that I speak their language. Ha.
"Super Price & Learning Speed of Mexican Spanish"
I quickly learned to speak a ton of real Mexican Spanish from this unique, fun and effective program. My opinion is that anyone from businesspersons to Spanish language students, from restaurant-goers to travelers considering a trip to Mexico will find "Mexican Spanish Accelerated" to be the essential "icing" on their Spanish learning cake! The fusion of Old World Castilian Spanish from Spain and New World Native languages and cultures of Mexico have given rise to a myriad of unique words and expressions which originated in and are largely confined to Spanish speakers from Mexico.
Mexican Spanish Accelerated contains a lot more than just words and phrases unique to Mexico. Standard, universal sentence-building Spanish phrases like 'I have to,' 'I would like,' 'I want,' 'I need,' 'I am going to,' and so on, prepare the beginner for fast and original sentence creation and prepare the learner for a great adventure south of the Río Grande – or "El Río Bravo" as they call it in Mexico. A variety of folk expressions are also taught by the narrator and his three or four Mexican instructors who are all educated native speakers of authentic Mexican Spanish.
Both the price of this audio program and the speed at which it teaches you to speak real Mexican Spanish are unbeatable. Spanish language students and vacationers will all benefit from Mexican Spanish Accelerated as much as I did. So click on over to Audible.com, download Mexican Spanish Accelerated, and discover how things are said down Mexico way. Ándale! - Go for it!
"Very disjointed"
I felt like I was listening to this on shuffle mode. The idea is good, but it's like no one went back and looked at the flow and continuity. He'll say - "recall from memory" - some phrase they have not covered yet. In the middle of covering one things - they jump to something else.
I was using this as a refresher, as I have some experience with the Spanish language. The sh sound after words that end in r was confusing. I asked colleagues that are from Mexico and none of them use that pronunciation. Also maybe I have a defective download but the lessons seemed to jump around. Mid lesson they would abruptly change to different topic. It would eventually come back around but I did not like the way it happened. Other than that most of the lessons were good and got across the basic content. Some of the vocabulary and topics might not be relevant to people that are just learning Spanish for travel.
I have not listened to other books by Mark Frobose
His voice and the voices of the other narrators are fine. Although sometimes they speak slowly as you would when teaching a language, a little too slow for me though. Then sometimes they spoke really fast so I had to rewind to catch what they said.
I really want to keep working on improving my Spanish so I can speak more fluently and comprehend the more rapid speech.
A supplementary pdf with the vocabulary spelled out would have been helpful for me. I do enjoy the audio format so I can make my commute useful. However sometimes when I could not quite make out a word it would be helpful if I could look it up later.
"Mexican Spanish"
I'd say it's time well spent. There are just some pitfalls to look out for. The woman in the audio uses the effeminate central mexico pronunciation of SH at words ending in R. Not always but most of the time. It's kind of confusing especially when she sometimes does it and sometimes doesn't...all with no explanation. I had to find this out by accident. A man that talks like this is going to come across as a stereo-typical gay if he goes around doing that. I could write that that is okay...but it's really not. The author of this should have mentioned this.
The woman using SH on words ending in R. Mark should have mentioned this up front.
Mark does an okay job.
I appreciate that there is an audiobook for mexican spanish. It's time well spent; I had to learn outside the material about some mispronunciations so that was funny... I think the woman who is going all in with the effeminate pronunciations is doing the listeners a disservice by not speaking normally or at least warning the male listeners that they are going to sound like pansy's if they imitate her. Also, try not to judge this material by the first chapter of material...I almost did. It gets much better later starting in Chapter 2.
Please update the audiobook to address my other comments. Thanks for releasing this. I live in San Diego and am starting to understand the mexican radio stations and people I hear around town. I'm pretty confident I'm going to get better.
"Too much Castilian Spanish, makes it confusing."
The accents seem real, I would rather it be just Mexican Spanish. Too many Castilian word make it very confusing .
"great to start"
I've listened to this about 7 times now and retain more each time... sometimes I listen with earphones and listen while sleeping...it's far better than stone of the other books I've tried
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winxp home service pack 3, p dual cpu 1.8GHz 1GB ram, winfast 2000XP card, Soundmax integrated digital HD audio, WinFast PVR 18.104.22.168
My problem with capturing tv transmissions is in their audio compression. No matter what I set in Capture Format Profile for Audio Codec, the captured avi file has always PCM for audio as reported by GSpot.
In some discussions about WinFast PVR I've found on the Internet, the order of codecs and Winfast PVR installation is mentioned as important. Following relevant sugestions, I've reinstalled WinFast PVR 3.1.18, AC3ACM 1.4, the latest radium mp3codec and XviD-1.2.2-07062009. That lets me choose XviD MPEG-4 codec for video and AC-3 ACM Codec or MPEG Layer 3 for audio with lots of choices for Audio Attributes in Capture Format Profile. Moreover, WinFast PVR remembers those settings and shows them correctly, also after reboots of the machine. The resulting avi files in GSpot have the correct, XviD ISO MPEG 4, video codec, but always PCM as their audio codec. Reinstallation again of WinFast PVR does not change anything.
Could anybody shed some light on the problem? Of course it is possible to recode the avi files, e.g. by means of Virtual Dub Mode, and change their audio into AC-3 or MP3. But why does WinFast PVR refuse to compress audio despite letting me choose compression I would like?
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If your selected winfast TV2000XP as your video device you can only capture anolog TV as the TV2000XP is not a digital TV card.
Under audio recording line if you have selected "TV Tuner Audio" that probable explains why you can only capture PCM audio
Thanks The1 for your very quick response.
Now I guess audio compression on the fly should be possible if the sound is output directly from winfast 2000xp by cable to the on-board sound circuit, and the corresponding option is chosen under Audio Recording Line. Am I right? (I cannot check it immediately because I am rather far from that machine now).
G'day Jack,
I must admit I haven't used winfast for quite a while. But did some checking yesterday.
The best I can get is Mpeg4 with MP3 audio.
Trying to use AC3 or DTS I get a popup message saying "fail to use codec" and the resulting file is always PCM audio.
I have LAME and Fraunhofer MP3 codecs installed on my computer also AC3 filter but whatever I tried cannot get winfast to use the AC3 codec.
Audio Recording Line is set to "TV Tuner Audio".
A quick way to check your file id is to go to where your file is located usually winfast workarea right click on file select properties and then the summary tab that will give you the video and audio format, bit rate, video compression etc.
Thanks The1 for looking into the problem for me.
Trying various settings in WinFast I've finally got what I wanted. I cannot see the "TV Tuner Audio" option for Audio Recording Line. Among others I've tried "Stereo Mix", and it is working, even for AC3. However, I have installed AC3ACM codec (http://home.comcast.net/~fcchandler/AC3ACM/index.html) rather than AC3 filter.
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'The Hobbit': Predicting Its Box Office Journey
Peter Jackson's much awaited prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opened this past weekend to fanfare and high anticipation. Predictions for its opening weekend box office ranged wildly from a low of $75 million to as high as $140 million and everything in between. The final figure after all the dust settled was $84,617,303 in North America (with an impressive $10.1 million from IMAX showings or 12.3% of the weekend) and set a new opening weekend record for the month of December. The previous record belonged to the Will Smith sci-fi action hit I Am Legend which opened over the weekend of Dec. 14, 2007 with $77,211,321. Subsequently nipping right at its heels was the $77,025,481 generated by James Cameron's mega-hit Avatar during the Dec. 18 weekend just two years later.
The Hobbit ended up breaking the December opening record, but for some, it was not enough for those who grossly overestimated its potential and categorized the debut a disappointment. To be fair, I was on the low end of the prediction scale, basing my projection of $75 million plus on the historical opening weekend data for this the final month of the year. There was simply no precedent for a debut even approaching the $100 million mark with the aforementioned I Am Legend holding the record for about five years with a sub-$80 million gross. The $84.6 million opening is therefore a perfectly solid result for the film.
How should The Hobbit perform going forward? Well, let's look back now at the second, third and fourth place December debuts and see how these films fared in their subsequent weekends.
First up, I Am Legend starring Will Smith directed by Francis Lawrence. This is the film that set the bar and proved that Smith was not just "Mr. Summer Box Office," but could open a movie at any time of the year. The opening weekend was solid enough to earn it a spot in the record books, but the film dropped pretty heavily in its second weekend, taking a 57% drop for a Friday through Sunday gross of $33.5 million. Of course the competition was pretty fierce with National Treasure: The Book of Secrets starring Nicolas Cage grabbing first place with a $44.8 million launch and thus fracturing the action audience and stealing a bit of Smith's second weekend thunder. New Year's weekend the film regained some strength dropping just 18%, earning $27.4 million and accumulating $194.5 million after 17 days in release. Still, I Am Legend continued a solid run all the way to its $256.4 million domestic total gross.
Next up is the big daddy of them all, James Cameron's Avatar. This juggernaut which began its marathon run to becoming the highest grossing film of all-time, had a $77 million launch on December 18, 2009 and then stunned the box office world when it dropped a mind-blowingly minuscule 2% in its sophomore weekend! That was good enough for $75.6 million, a number that would have at the time given it the juice to rank third among even the top opening weekends in December. Its third weekend was equally impressive drawing $68.5 million against a tiny 9% drop and a fourth weekend that finally saw a drop in the double digits with 27% and still earned $50.3 million and pushed its total to $352 million after just 17 days in theaters. The film became a worldwide sensation, wove itself into the cultural zeitgeist and ultimately sank Cameron's own Titanic as it went on to become the highest grossing film of all-time with $760.5 million domestic and an unbelievable $2.783 billion worldwide. This is a trajectory that, perhaps, will be unrealizable by any film ever again (except maybe the planned sequel) and so we list it here as a benchmark — not as an fair comparison for The Hobbit.
Finally we look at the third installment of the incredible Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson. This sprawling epic was a major critical and box office success capping a three year run that would propel the franchise to nearly $3 billion worldwide, 30 Oscar nominations and countless devotees and rabid fans around the world. Of any film in our survey, this is the December debut that should provide the greatest insight into how The Hobbit could perform. Considering that the film opened on a Wednesday, the $72.6 million that greeted this King in its first weekend starting December 19, 2003 was particularly impressive giving it the third best December kick off ever and the biggest debut of the franchise to that point. In its second weekend it dropped a modest 30% and grabbed first place again with $50.6 million easily taking down a barrage of newcomers including Cheaper by the Dozen, Cold Mountain, Paycheck and Peter Pan. Next was New Year's Weekend saw a modest 44% drop thus adding another $28.2 million, taking its domestic total to $290.4 million after just 19 days in release.
If The Hobbit (like The Return of the King) were to drop 30% in its second weekend it would gross $59 million and most certainly lead this coming weekend's box office derby which will see a host of newcomers starting Wednesday with the Pixar re-release of Monster's Inc., the road trip comedy The Guilt Trip, the brilliant Zero Dark Thirty in just 5 theaters and on Friday Cirque Du Soleil in 3-D, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in the comedy This Is 40 and Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher.
We think a second weekend number close to $60 million is a big challenge particularly for a film that has generated mixed responses from critics and some viewers, but on the bright side earned a CinemaScore of A from audiences. However, the opening weekend was actually stronger than we expected so perhaps the second weekend will reflect continued audience enthusiasm for Bilbo Baggins and his buddies from Middle-earth. The Hobbit's journey could be quite unexpected.
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QUESTIONS continue to be asked about security at a psychiatric unit after a killer escaped from a Tyneside clinic.
Phillip Westwater – dubbed the Black Dog Strangler – was at large for around 12 hours on Wednesday after he fled St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth.
The 44-year-old, who is a patient at the Bamburgh Unit which specialises in personality disorders, was caught in city centre gay bar The Bank after a member of the public recognised him from a picture online.
Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has revealed Westwater was taking escorted leave to a restaurant within the hospital grounds – something which had been assessed and sanctioned by the Ministry of Justice.
The trust has said Westwater's escape is the first and only such incident at the Bamburgh Unit and have moved to reassure people about its security regime.
The Chronicle has put a series of questions to health bosses.
And we can reveal the incident is one of a string at the organisation's mental health services' units.
The Bamburgh Unit neighbours the Roycroft Unit, which was at the centre of an abuse probe last year.
A service improvement team was called in after the death of Samuel Willis, a 17-year-old from Stockton, Teesside, who was being cared for at the Roycroft unit, in August 2010.
He was on a supervised trip to Whitby when a huge wave overpowered him and he was swept out to sea.
An inquest into Samuel's death heard that no risk assessments were carried out before the trip. Samuel's mother, Paula Suckling, said she believed her son would still be alive if staff had taken more care.
Although no staff were held responsible, the trust carried out a six-week internal investigation which resulted in new policies at the clinic.
In 2011, the spotlight was shone on the Roycroft Unit when allegations of the abuse of young people emerged.
The trust faced accusations of a culture of abuse and mismanagement as it was claimed staff taunted and degraded some of the troubled teens who were being cared for at the unit.
The probe led to three members of staff, a mixture of clinical and support staff, being sacked.
A further three who failed to report the psychological abuse were suspended but faced no further action.
In January last year, police were called to the unit in what was described as a "near riot" by one staff member.
Now more questions are being raised over the trust's management of its mental health services and security.
A trust spokesman denied security was an issue.
He said: "The trust takes public and patient safety extremely seriously and always strives to provide safe and therapeutic care for patients whilst minimising risks in relation to absconsion.
"Planned or escorted leave is an important part of any patient's treatment plan, especially when working towards their recovery.
"Arrangements for escorted leave are rigorously risk-assessed, made on an individual basis and regularly reviewed.
"The decision to grant leave involves the views of the patient's multi-disciplinary clinical team and, when appropriate, input from the patient, their carers and family members as well as external agencies such as the police and Ministry of Justice."
Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central, said the trust must be clear about the security of patients at St Nicholas Hospital as the organisation is unable to fully answer all of the Chronicle's questions.
She said: "I am sure the trust appreciates the importance of reassuring the people of Newcastle with regard to security and wellbeing of residents at St Nicholas.
"I hope the trust is doing all it can to be open and transparent regarding how the escape occurred and the lessons being learnt.
"It is really important that concerned members of the public have all information available."


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Satelec, a division of ACTEON North America, introduces its Piezotome 2, a piezoelectric ultrasonic generator intended for use in bone surgery. A versatile device, the Piezotome 2 features Piezotome and Newtron functioning modes, with handpieces and cords automatically recognized by the device.
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Comedian George Carlin has died at 71. Below is the 1985 short Drawing on My Mind, written and narrated by Carlin and directed by the accomplished Bob Kurtz.
George Carlin, RIP
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Tissa Tack
Boy, what a cruddy way to start the week off…. He'll really be missed.
At least now he won't have to sit through that Mark Twain Award show and pretend to smile in amusement from the balcony while lesser comedians take the stage to show his old clips and explain why he's funny.
Paul N
This is very sad news, but may I respectfully inquire as to why Carlin's passing is noted here when Stan Winston's death last week went without notice? Without a doubt Stan had more to do with animation and inspiring animation careers than Carlin ever did.
To quote a friend of mine: "I hereby apologize for any conclusion people have drawn from topics I made no mention of."
Carlin will be sorely missed, one of the most brilliant comedians and commentators of our time. But, fortunately, Bob Kurtz is alive and creating, and Joe Siracusa who's delightful sound efx and efx/music graced Drawing on My Mind, is also very much with us. He has more vitality at 90 than anyone I know. Well, thanks Amid for lightening out spirits on this sad day.
Murphy Rushing
People complained in recent years how Carlin had seemingly grown bitter. Anyone with a mind would grow bitter, given the political landscape during the past seven or eight years. He was a rare comedian who continued to grow.
Hmmm…Paul N's gotta point. Nobody on the Brew mentioned Stan Winston's death? Anyhoo, Carlin. Good man, gonna miss him. Hey, it's George freakin' Carlin…nothin' that comes out of my freakin' gob will do the man justice, so I'll just thank him for the funny.
This short reminds me of Tex Avery's many spot gag cartoons (House of Tomorrow, Cross-Country Detours, etc.)
I concur. George Carlin was indeed a great talent that left us way too soon.
Chuck R.
Murphy Rushing:
Bitterness I can excuse, but his critics were right: he completely lost the ability to pepper his diatribes with humor. Even in the clip above, he relies heavily on Bob Kurtz to take his grumblings and elevate it to something approaching comedy. I'll fondly remember his classic "7 words" and try to forget the one-note curmudgeon he became.
RIP George Carlin. :(
Don't forget roller f*&%ing!
doug holverson
That's a pretty '70s looking short for being made in the middle of the '80s. I'd almost expect Timer to walk through and implore me eat my veggies….
Anyhow, RIP Philmore the Microbus.
My heroes keep dying. First Ollie Johnston, then Bo Diddley, now George Carlin. It's a little depressing.
I love the short though. I actually grew up watching a lot of stuff like this. My town's local video stores used to have a lot of "Animation Festivals" on tape, full of this kind of stuff. You know, Plympton, Frederick Back, etc. They've probably gotten rid of it by now.
He was also the voice of Fillmore in Cars
Mike Johnson
I hadn't seen this short before. Very funny!
I don't really care if he had anything to do with animation or not, because George certainly will be missed, and that's NO BULLS#!T!
yvette kaplan
I, like so many, was very saddened by hearing this news this morning. Not only because I was a long time fan, but because by some strange combination of good luck and perhaps somewhat questionable judgement for both of us– I actually had the opportunity to voice direct the legendary Mr. Carlin on a handful of additional dialogue lines he read for last year's Happily N'Ever After. I want to say without question, that he was one of the most gracious, patient, good natured and good humored professionals I have ever worked with. I was admittedly more than a little nervous, partly because of his status and his "bitter" stage persona, but mainly because of an extremely unpleasant experience I had just the week before directing another "celebrity" voice– but there was no comparison– Mr.Carlin was leagues ahead of that young prima donna in grace and human kindness. He instantly put me, and everyone in the room at ease. He was interested in us, and in what was needed- even for the embarrassingly small amount of lines he had to read– unfortunately, part of my last minute redirection of the movie included trimming his character's scenes — but as a pro all he wanted was to do a good job. The topper, he had just come from an MRI, and was clearly in some pain — he was walking with a slight limp, and I think he may even have had a cane though I can't remember for sure. Yet he not only gave his all, he stayed at least an extra ten or fifteen minutes to sign autographs and chat with a small onslaught of sound engineers/reverent fans who met him at the sound booth door as soon as he exited it.
George Carlin was a pro, and a mensch. I am honored to have had that experience. No matter the outcome of the film, I got to meet and interact with a great talent, a great man. He will be missed.
Carolyn Bates
George played the curmudgeonly hermit, Zugor in Disney's 2005 Tarzan 2, directed by Brian Smith. Brian's favorite quote from George during recording was, "Remember, a pessimist is really only a disappointed optimist." George was interested in the animation process and very pleased to see his likeness in the Zugor character designs. At the records, he was always gracious, open to input, quietly spoken, and erudite, which his public persona might belie. Rest in Peace, George.
Chris Sobieniak
What Zach said is true, though for me, I had to find some of these at a public library AV department and later from mail order and/or eBay. This short was highlighted on "International Tournee of Animation Vol. 2" from Expanded Entertainment, where the video on YT was taken from.
Are you sure this is a 1980s cartoon? This feels very 1970s-era.


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PORTLAND, Ore.—Lawyers for a former Boy Scout on Thursday released 14,500 pages of files the Boy Scouts of America began compiling nearly a century ago that detail allegations by scouts who say they suffered molestation by adult leaders.
The release of the material follows a ruling in June by the Oregon Supreme Court that the files, which contain abuse accusations made over many decades, are public documents.
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PLEASANT HILL — A golf superstore will open next year in the former Borders Books space downtown, plugging a sizable gap in the city's retail base.
Austin, Texas-based Golfsmith plans to move into the 25,000-square-foot building at 120 Crescent Drive. The city issued a permit for interior demolition late last month. Golfsmith would not disclose the opening date, but the store is expected to open in the first quarter of 2012.
"As Golfsmith continues to grow, we are expanding many of our older, smaller stores into larger, more experiential, inspiring store formats. This particular location is large enough to provide a better golf experience for our customers in the area," Adrian Gonzalez, vice president for retail growth and development, wrote in an email.
The store will include a large putting green and four custom-fitting studios where customers can have their golf swing analyzed by computer. A 10,00-square-foot Golfsmith store on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Walnut Creek has been open since 2003. That store will remain open until further notice, according to Gonzalez.
The Pleasant Hill Borders, which was an anchor in the downtown shopping center, was one of more than 200 stores to close earlier this year as part of the company's bankruptcy reorganization. The prime space at the corner of Crescent Drive and Contra Costa Boulevard has been empty since last spring.
Borders was one of the city's top 25 sales tax generators, but the loss of the store also likely had a ripple effect on nearby shops, said Kelly Calhoun, economic development manager.
"So it's more than just the sales tax. It can be the additional foot traffic that you don't have because of that vacancy," she said.
This year, Big 5 Sporting Goods, buybuy BABY, a second Ross Dress for Less and a Togo's Sandwiches opened in Pleasant Hill. A salon is expected to open in the downtown in December, leaving five vacancies in the shopping center. In addition to Golfsmith, a new Safeway and an In-N-Out Burger are expected to open in 2012.
"We think Pleasant Hill just continues to get better. We're certainly on that retail radar screen and moved considerably upmarket in the last few years," Calhoun said. "Businesses that at one time would have only looked at higher-end markets like Walnut Creek are now looking at Pleasant Hill."
City leaders have made economic development a priority. In September, the council approved spending up to $130,000 this fiscal year to support small businesses and shore up the city's tax base.
Contact Lisa P. White at 925-943-8011.
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Totally true! You guys know I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Went to high school at the Albuquerque Academy, a private, non-denominational, college-prep school…expensive, too. I was there on full scholarship….I was like Molly Ringwald in 'Pretty in Pink'…! The Academy is comparable to…say…MICDS here in St Louis. Great school.
I had the biggest crush on a guy named Mike Steiner. We were in the same class….same group of friends. He was this amazing brain, though. WOW, was he smart!!! (still is to this day, as you'll see…) Fantastic athlete, graceful, generous, patient with the younger or slower kids, a total gentleman and was beyond gorgeous.. See? Like I said….I had an enormous crush on Mike Steiner.
After graduation, life, as we all know, goes on. Mike went into education and is extremely well suited to it! He's now the Head of School of well-known Durham Academy in North Carolina. N.C. is getting just battered by a winter storm, so there are school closings. Mike and his assistant announced to the school and now, the whole world, their school closing in a very creative way. SO like the Mike Steiner that I once knew…. 🙂


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KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 20 (UPI) -- Mike Moustakas belted a go-ahead homer and the Kansas City bullpen tossed three scoreless innings Saturday, nailing down the Royals' 6-5 win over Detroit.
The Royals led 5-3 after four innings, but the Tigers fought back to tie it in the top of the fifth on a two-run single from Alex Avila.
Moustakas, however, responded in the bottom of the innings, smacking a 2-0 pitch from Justin Verlander into the Royals' bullpen for the decisive blow.
He finished 3-for-4 and Salvador Perez drove in three runs for Kansas City.
Jeremy Guthrie (9-7) earned the win despite surrendering five runs on 10 hits over six innings, leaving it for Tim Collins, Luke Hochevar and Aaron Crow to follow with two shutout innings of relief.
Greg Holland threw a scoreless ninth for his 24th save as the Royals clinched their three-game series with American League Central-leading Detroit.
Verlander (10-7) was tagged for six runs (five earned) on eight hits in a 5 2/3-inning effort.
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WHITEHOUSE FIELD, HARWICH, MA-The Harbor Hawks bid at their first "W" of the season went awry tonight, losing an extra inning thriller, 4-2 to the Harwich Mariners. Hyannis took a 2-1 lead into the bottom half of the eighth inning, but the Mariners stormed back to deadlock the score at 2-2, before Eric Jagielo (Notre Dame) sent the Whitehouse Field fans home happy with a game-ending two-run home run, halfway up the trees in right center.
For the third consecutive game the Hawks found themselves in the midst of an early pitcher's duel. Hyannis' Scott Silverstein (Virginia) and Harwich's Eddie Campbell (Virginia Tech) traded zeros for the first three frames, keeping both offenses well at bay. In the bottom of the fourth, Silverstein blinked first. The Mariners' Phil Irvin (Samford) blasted a solo home run to left for his second round tripper of the young season, propelling Harwich to a 1-0 advantage.
An inning later the Hawks came right back to knot the score at one apiece, thanks to an RBI double off the bat of Zach Alvord (Auburn), which plated Robbie Moir (Boston College) for Hyannis' first run of the tilt.
Fast forward to the top of the sixth inning, when all in attendance got the opportunity to see Zac Zellers' (Kentucky) mad dash around the bases. The St. Louis native led off the inning with a single into right center, putting the potential go-ahead run aboard at first. Zellers proceeded to steal second…third…and then home, after DJ Peterson (New Mexico) helped complete a double steal by getting caught in a run down between first and second. Hyannis now had their first lead of the game at 2-1.
The impressive display of speed and agility was only an appetizer for what would be Zellers' main course in the bottom of the eighth. The Mariners had just tied the game up behind a Matt Reida (Kentucky) RBI double to dead center. Three batters later the sophomore from Russiaville, Indiana was on at third with only one down. Up stood Eric Jagielo who lifted a David Paiz (Texas Tech) offering into left center field, but in came Zellers who made the grab and then fired a missile to home plate, nailing his collegiate teammate Reida with the final out of the inning.
The 2-2 contest entered extra innings, before Jagielo's heroic shot put a bow on the thrilling affair. C.K. Irby (Samford) earned the win with two strong innings of relief, while Carson Cross (Uconn) was on the opposite end of the Jagielo home run, suffering his first loss of the season.
With the loss Hyannis drops to 0-3 on the season, but it's not time to push the panic button just yet. "We have a lot of talent on this team and right now we are going through a learning experience," said the aforementioned Zac Zellers on the team's early struggles. "It's just a matter of time before we turn it around and get it going."
The Harbor Hawks will look to get it going on Sunday (June 18) in their home opener against the Chatham Anglers. 2012 action at McKeon Park is set to begin at 7:00pm.


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Animal health and medicines company Virbac has opened a new vaccine research facility in Western Sydney.
The $10 million site at Penrith will host research on new animal health treatments.
In opening the centre, Liberal Senator and veterinarian, Dr Chris Back said "Continued investment is vital to keep our industry at the forefront of innovation, research, development and product manufacture.
"It will provide an opportunity for Australia's best animal health scientists and researchers to work alongside some global experts" in new laboratories for pharmaceutical, vaccine development, fermentation lab and in-vitro test development."
Virbac's Bruce Bell says the centre, called VIVID, will try to bring new vaccines to market sooner.
"VIVID's in vitro testing program is designed to reduce test lead time, and set a new standard in potency testing in Australia. The science behind these new test methods will eventually be shared via publication in peer reviewed journals."


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It's all change on the western front, and in Belfast too
There will be complaints, but the proposed new parliamentary boundaries in Northern Ireland are reasonably fair. So, unless the Liberal Democrats get the scheme scrapped UK wide, there are unlikely to be major changes.
Statistically we merit 15.3 Westminster seats. The Boundary Commissioners rounded that up to 16.
We had 18 before so we lost two overall - one nationalist and one unionist, one in the east of the province and one in the west, one in Belfast and one in the country.
A rough balance has been struck.
The Stormont arithmetic hasn't been disturbed too much either.
On present voting trends unionist representation will be marginally eroded, but then it was a little high under the old system, but the DUP will still keep the First Minister's post and the party share out of ministries will be unaffected.
The SDLP and DUP will be annoyed by the prospect of losing a seat each because of the creation of the new constituencies of South West Belfast and Glenshane, here have to be two losers and this is as close as we are likely to get to a level playing field.
If parties want greater representation then the traditional remedy is to persuade voters to either change allegiance or turn out in greater numbers in response to their policies.
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=phatreno;49148087]For those of you who took the 4.3 ota what is your opinion of the updated ,and did you come from a custom rom.I was thinking of talking official 4.3 just curious to here feedback on it ,I know once I do it bootloader is locked for good .I am on Liquid smooth love it but I miss the Samsung features and having a glitch free phone I know ill get back on the verizon ota, been running custom rom since first week of owning phone think im ready to go back stock as long as official 4.3 is good
After a long time flashing custom rom and kernel on my wife S3 and always hear complaints about issue, I decided to flash stock 4.3. Now she's happy with her phone, everything is working smoothly and the phone is pretty fast and snappy, battery life is the best. I have to say, 4.3 is a great improvement over 4.1.2. My recommendation is if you like to play around with flashing custom rom and ok with all the bugs hear and there then it would be fine, but if you want a daily driver, stable phone then stock 4.3 is the way to go. While she's on custom rom, many times when we at a party and when she tried to take picture the camera FC, or displayed weird color, the gps acting up, phone lockup needed to pull the battery to reset etc...Again, if you want a stable, good battery life, go with stock 4.3 and with just root.(I need root to install wifi tethering). Now she has a perfect phone and no more complaints.
It's depended on what apps you installed on your phone, most of them should be fine with 4.3. When ever I upgrade to a new version, I like a clean install. Do a factory reset (this will wipe all your installed apps and reset your phone back to factory condition, make sure you have a backup of your apps), then let the upgrade run. Once done use saferoot to root.
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My 7 year old daughter put the VTech Secret Safe Diary on her Christmas list and for the price this is an excellent interactive toy.
The diary is 'voice activated' and you set this up with a special password on first use (the instructions are straightforward and clear) which can be reset again if required. Despite not being foolproof (I could open the diary although my husband couldn't!), it is a great feature and works correctly for my daughter, with clear voice commands to guide you along.
There are lots of activities in the diary to keep your child amused, including make and keeping notes, making calendar entries, taking and editing photos and setting up the clock, date and alarms if required.
There are a number of function keys along the top of the QWERTY keypad, which give access to the different activities and menus on offer. The accompanying voice and background music can be individually turned on and off which is great when you're trying to watch the TV!
We initially read through the instruction leaflet but my daughter very quickly picked up what the diary could do and I found it to be very intuitive and straightforward to use.
The diary comes with a USB cable for connecting to the PC so you can back up photos etc and print off if required.
The price (circa £30) is a great buy and as it is Vtech you can be assured of a quality product (although batteries are required!).
My daughter was bought this electronic "diary" for christmas, and it has actually turned out to be one of her favourite presents! She is 6, and her favourite thing to do is write little notes and draw pictures. This toy seems to appeal to her creativity, and really engaged her interest from first play!
The size of the diary is good - it needs to be held with two hans, but is still very portable compared to laptop-style toys she has previously had. You have to say a word to access the diary, and it then pops open and play starts immediately. The popping open is very appealing to my daughter - she loves it! A chirpy voice accompanied by annoying electronic music greets you, and encourages you to "come on!". The buttons are easy for kids to navigate - there are 6 main menu buttons which are pink and flower shaped. The options are:
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Some of these have various options within them, so there is quite a lot to do. My daughter particularly enjoys the word games and the diary function. She has also used the pets one. It is easy for her to understand what to do so a great toy for independent play. Because of the size of the toy, it is great to take out and about e.g. in the car. It seems well made. My only negative points are the annoying music (it goes on and on throughout play - it doesn't seem to bother my daughter but is very unnecessary in my opinion; and the fact that the screen is quite small with a very basic black and white display.
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DC Comics Bombshells: Joker & Harley Statue
The Couple That Drops Bombshells
- Harley and Mr. J in the style of 1940s pinup/nose art
- Designed by Ant Lucia and sculpted by Tim Miller
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Grand Island Northwest Celebrates 50 Year Milestone
This fall marks the 50th anniversary for Northwest High School in Grand Island, and officials say homecoming week is the perfect time to commemorate.
In 1963 the Grand Island public school system changed boundary lines leaving the farm kids living outside city limits with nowhere to go, which quickly go the ball rolling on Northwest High.
Cut to fifty years later and students, staff and faculty are celebrating both homecoming and this milestone of achievement.
"In the spring on '63 the farmers in the surrounding area decided to build a high school and they got the school board and founded and purchased the land and got a contractor. They broke ground and in the fall of '63, about six months later they opened the doors," says staff member and event coordinator Mike Shafer.
A special pep rally will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. on the Northwest football field.
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Thursday, 1 July, 1999, 15:11 GMT 16:11 UK
Wallace's tribute to people of Scotland
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader said the new parliament must form a partnership with its people - a people who had chosen a new political destiny.
Here is the full text of his address in Parliament Hall before the official opening:
"During one of the many debates we had in the House of Commons on the Scotland Bill, Michael Ancram observed that I was incapable of making a speech on Home Rule without mentioning W.E.Gladstone.
Now, on this day of all days, why break a good habit?
Because it was Gladstone in 1879 who claimed that the man who brought Home Rule to Scotland would 'confer a blessing upon his country'.
One hundred and twenty years later, Home Rule has now been won.
It has been achieved not by the work of only one man or one woman, although many have made outstanding individual contributions along the way.
Political settlement
But it has been done by the will of a nation, ready to accept the challenge of a new political settlement, hand in hand with a vision of a better Scotland.
And it is the people of Scotland in the constitutional convention and then in the referendum who have created our new democracy.
And it is their parliament - the people's parliament not the politicians' - which will be opened today.
As the people's representatives we should never forget the hopes kindled by this historic opportunity.
Those of us who attended yesterday, the inauguration of the Scottish Youth Parliament, and who see today the faces of so many children taking part in our celebrations, will realise these hopes are greatest among Scotland's young people.
We must rise to their challenge, harnessing their talents, their ideas and their energy.
Our parliament must be open and inclusive - willing to consult and willing to listen.
Scotland's rich diversity
It must recognise and celebrate Scotland's rich diversity - islands, highlands, lowlands. Urban and rural. People old and young from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
It must be our responsibility as members of the Scottish Parliament to make the parliament succeed for all of Scotland, for the whole nation.
Working together we can achieve much but for all of us the most important partnership to be forged in this new parliament will be our partnership with the people of Scotland.
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GREEN BAY — The postseason is here in track and field and for the Green Bay Preble boys team that can only mean one thing — time to make up for last year.
A year ago the Hornets were one event away from winning the Division 1 state title before falling by one point to Brookfield East. Almost 12 months later, the Hornets are eyeing a chance to make up for a lost opportunity.
"We always focus on how many variables there were that we could've changed," junior Daniel Laluzerne said. "Had this guy jumped three-fourths of an inch farther or if this guy had got half a second better; like very minor details that could've improved, so it's just really important to focus on the little things for that."
The only way Preble, which was leading with one event to run, could've lost the state title was it finish sixth or lower in the 3,200-meter relay and East win the event. That's exactly what happened to the chagrin of Preble.
"I look at my 800 as the reason why we lost state," senior Nick Freitag said. "I was seeded fourth and I took fifth and that was the one point that we needed to win state. If anyone has inspiration out of it I have a lot of inspiration.
"I think going back to the state meet this year is going to be something that I can do whatever I can to help the team win the state title."
Preble has battled injury this season, including Robert Starnes (high jump, triple jump, long jump) who missed about one month with a hamstring injury. In fact, at the Fox River Classic Conference, Preble had some key athletes sit.
However, coach Nick Marcelle said the team will be ready for regionals on Tuesday.
"This group is extremely hungry," Marcelle said. "Most of the kids that participated in La Crosse (at the state meet), with the exception of Jake Wallenfang and his brother Zak, are back, so a lot of them experienced that one-point defeat and a lot of them are very hungry."
If healthy, the Hornets expect to challenge for the state title and if the Hornets need an edge all they have to do is look at what they're wearing. Preble had T-shirts made to remind it of what happened last year.
"(The T-shirt) had Preble's score, Brookfield East's score; one point, one second, one place," Laluzerne said. "Even that one little thing could impact so much."
"We got T-shirts and everything that read we lost by one point," Starnes said. "T-shirts made for it and everything; everybody's just coming ready and practicing real hard. We all want it really bad."
The road to redemption begins Tuesday in regionals.
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I basically always had more of a background in art, and I loved design. ... To me [ties are] really more about pattern than fashion because I'm not dealing with silhouettes or things that come and go.
Describe your personal style.
I guess I would think of it as updated traditional.
How do you achieve that?
I think it's really just having an appreciation of tried-and-true classic design and then always looking for something that's fresh and entertaining. A room or an outfit is kind of a living, organic thing ... the way you wear it, or maybe the shoe you put with it, or maybe the sculpture you put next to that table. ... It's really just about paying attention.
What's the most indispensable piece of clothing in your closet?
You have to have a navy blazer. I don't really go anywhere without one in the trunk of my car. ... I'm a sportcoat freak.
Is there anyone who inspires your choice of clothes?
One person who I think has done a great job of reinterpreting the old is Ralph Lauren ... he does a great job with interpreting all different styles. And he started out just doing ties.
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Cary Grant. That's an easy one.


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Aromatherapy Foundations
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Discuss the history of aromatherapy and its modern development.
Compare and contrast a true essential oil with a fragrance oil.
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Understand and discuss methods of production and the various end products these methods produce.
Identify the origins and purpose of an essence in a plant.
Define what an essential oil is and how it is produced.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20 essential oils, including Latin binomial, safety information, and key therapeutic and/or energetic properties of each individual essential oil.
Understand current up-to-date information on safety and essential oils.
Describe the basic physiology of the skin and its key functions.
Design an effective blend for a basic skincare.
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Design aromatic blends for a range of common household ailments.
Assess your needs for advanced education in aromatherapy.
Develop clear career goals and a path to become an Aromatherapist.
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Clary sage: Salvia sclarea
Roman Chamomile: Chamaemelum nobile syn. Anthemis nobilis
Cypress: Cupressus sempervirens
Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus globulus
Fennel: Foeniculum vulgare
Frankincense: Boswellia carteii syn. thurifera
Geranium: Pelargonium graveolens
Ginger: Zingiber officinale
Grapefruit: Citrus paradisi
Lavender: Lavandula angustifolia
Lemon: Citrus limon
Lemongrass: Cymbopogon citratus
Orange: Citrus sinensis
Patchouli: Pogostemom cablin
Peppermint: Mentha x piperita
Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis
Tangerine/Mandarin: Citrus reticulata
Tea Tree: Melaleuca alternifolia
Vetiver: Vetiveria zizanoides
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December 1st is World Aids Day, the beginning of Aids Awareness Month. Senator Shirley L. Huntley (D-Jamaica) says everyone must remember AIDS is still a major health threat, with many cities reporting spikes in new infections.
HIV infection, the virus that causes Aids, is increasing in every part of the world. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 56,300 new HIV infections occurred in the United States in 2006.
"New York is the center of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, which is precisely why we must dedicate ourselves to prevention and providing the best treatment services in the nation. HIV infection can be managed when detected early, so it's important to be tested," said Senator Huntley. "Everyone has been touched, whether directly or indirectly, by someone living with HIV/AIDS."
The Basics
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This virus causes AIDS. Being infected with HIV, however, is not the same as having AIDS. People who have tested positive for HIV have been known to stay healthy for years, even decades, with proper treatment by physicians and family.
AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. In medicine, a syndrome is a group of symptoms that all together indicate the presence of a disease. When a person has AIDS, his or her body has been weakened to the point where it is no longer able to effectively fight disease. As a result, many other health problems develop when a person has AIDS.
High-risk individuals should be tested as soon as possible, and can often do so for free at local health clinics.
You may be at increased risk for infection if you have:
• Injected drugs or steroids, during which equipment (such as needles, syringes, cotton, water) and blood were shared with others
• Had sex, without using condoms, with multiple partners, anonymous partners, or with men who have sex with men
• Exchanged sex for drugs or money
• Been given a diagnosis of, or been treated for, hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), or a sexually transmitted disease (STD) such as syphilis. Young people are at particular risk for HIV infection, especially ethnic and minority teenagers. African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV infection; accounting for 55% of all HIV infections reported among young people aged 13–24.
The United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS reports 33 million people worldwide are living with HIV, including two million children. In 2007 alone, there were 2.7 million new HIV infections and two million Aids related deaths.
To learn more about counseling and testing services available in New York, visit http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/index.htm.
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The Hot Kid (Hardcover)
Carl Webster, the hot kid of the marshals service, is polite, respects his elders, and can shoot a man driving away in an Essex at four hundred yards. Carl works out of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, federal courthouse during the 1930s, the period of America's most notorious bank robbers: Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson -- those guys.
Carl wants to be America's most famous lawman. He shot his first felon when he was fifteen years old. With a Winchester.
Louly Brown loves Carl but wants the world to think she is Pretty Boy Floyd's girlfriend.
Tony Antonelli of True Detective magazine wants to write like Richard Harding Davis and wishes cute little Elodie wasn't a whore. She and Heidi and the girls work at Teddy's in Kansas City, where anything goes and the girls wear -- what else -- teddies.
Jack Belmont wants to rob banks, become public enemy number one, and show his dad, an oil millionaire, he can make it on his own.
With tommy guns, hot cars, speakeasies, cops and robbers, and a former lawman who believes in vigilante justice, all played out against the flapper period of gun molls and Prohibition, The Hot Kid is Elmore Leonard -- a true master -- at his best.
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"Smart writing about dumb crooks."
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"Wonderfully funny and hair-raising...THE HOT KID is splendid."
-Providence Sunday Journal
Praise for MR.PARADISE:"The dialogue and the characters crackle ...MR. PARADISE is a perfect crime caper from a master."
-Detroit Free Press
"His 40th crime novel --and he just keeps getting better and better. "
-Deseret News
"Elmore Leonard unspools the definitive portrait of 1930s lowlife"
-Boston Sunday Globe (Stephen King)
"This is a novel that... is all about style, literary and otherwise."
-New York Times Book Review
"...expertly crafted, deftly balanced."
-Houston Chronicle
"There's nothing Elmore Leonard doesn't know about stylish writing, and THE HOT KID is him at his compressed best."
-Detroit Free Press
"The writing is pitch-perfect throughout...it's all pure Leonard, and that means it's pure terrific."
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"...Rips along like a bandit's getaway car...THE HOT KID is Leonard at his best."
-Tulsa World
"The HOT KID is Elmore Leonard- a master- at his best."
-Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Clear, fast-paced and masterfully structured."
-Philadelphia Inquirer
"THE HOT KID brims with the sly humor, sparse prose and razor dialogue we expect from the master"
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Two dog-grooming trainees from Writtle College have been shortlisted for the top national award for apprentices.
Kirsty Leeder, 20, and Carla Garey, 19, both from south Essex, have been selected from hundreds of entrants to go through to the London finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014 in the newcomer category.
The two contenders are studying for the Animal Care qualification.
Kirsty and Carla have been gaining hands-on experience by working at Paw-fect, an Ilford based business. The National Apprenticeship Awards, now in their eleventh year, celebrate the achievements of the country's most outstanding apprentices and apprenticeship employers.
The award winners will be announced at a ceremony organised by the National Apprenticeship Service at City Hall, London, on September 23.
Sue Husband, executive director for apprenticeships and delivery at the Skills Funding Agency, says: "Apprenticeships are thriving in England, and it's not hard to see why. They offer ambitious young people and adults unrivalled career prospects, and give businesses an exceptional route to grow a highly qualified and motivated workforce.
"The National Apprenticeship Awards recognise the best of the best and are an excellent opportunity for individuals and employers to gain the credit they richly deserve for investing in their own futures."
The national award winners will be revealed during an awards ceremony at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on November 13.
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Hey, I'm not a mom, but an aunt. I heard about this place and thought to come for help! My brother is a total and complete idiot. He is married to my sis-in-law, and has made 2 babies outside of this marrage. She is getting divorced, but now he is in jail for beating up the other girls hes been with. In the meantime, my parents don't want me to talk to my sis-in-law, but I have been because I care about her and my niece. She has every right to keep my bro away, but my parents act like shes evil! Help!!!!
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A father of four looks past the smoke and mirrors at the phenomenon known as vaping.
By Julie D. Andrews We were visiting my brother, his wife and their kids in Georgia.
By Sue Sanders, author of Mom, I'm Not a Kid Anymore: Navigating 25 Inevitable Conversations That Arrive Before You Know It "MOM, DID YOU EVER smoke marijuana?" my 11-year-old daughter
Image courtesy of The New York Times E-hookahs, hookah pens or vape pipes—call them what you will, but a rose by any other name still stinks, especially when it comes to teens and smokin
Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman on confronting your teenager when you suspect he may be pushing or giving away his prescribed medication.
Okay, the debate I've been having with the immediate world for years is finally resolved. Score one for making your kids wait for the legal drinking age to take their first alcohol.
What are binge drinking games like vodka eyeballing doing to your teens? Family Circle's Editor-in-Chief Linda Fears and Dr.
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After years of decline, more kids are smoking weed. They're also lighting up younger, and fewer believe there's a serious downside.
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With La Grange's 35-game district softball win-streak (which dates back to 2010) in jeopardy Tuesday, it was a couple
of seniors that saved the day. With the Lady Leps down 3-0 going into the sixth inning, senior Abby Morgan came off the bench to pitch two scoreless innings. Then fellow senior Alyssa Angel sparked a threerun sixth inning rally before launching a walk-off solo homer in the seventh to win the game 4-3.
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