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With the increasing demand for high definition, 3-dimensional television sets, Toshiba had jumped on the bandwagon and came up with a model that may give LG a run for its money when it comes to passive 3D technology.
The Toshiba Regza VL (47VL863B) full HD LED TV comes in a tastefully designed frame in brushed metal black as opposed to the glossy finish most LED TV sets have making the Toshiba Regza VL truly distinctive. Add to that the one of a kind remote which comes with a silver band that you can slide up and down to hide and unhide the number buttons allowing you an unhampered access to the main control panel that has the channel and volume keys.
One of the things users from Reevoo love best is how plentiful the connectivity options were. The Toshiba Regza VL8 provides four HDMI ports, a couple of USB sockets, scart and VGA inputs. Alongside those, this Smart TV allows you to connect via Ethernet to the internet. However, the internet functionality of Toshiba's Regza VL8 does not seem to please most of its customers as it continues to get feedback on how sluggish the connection to the worldwide web is and how limited the internet services are.
On the brighter side, this particular passive 3D LED TV gets high accolades for the quality of its pictures. Viewers only had one word for their 2D and 3D experiences, impressive! Everyone loves how the images come to life making every movie session a truly cinematic experience. Families are guaranteed amazing 3D moments at a fraction of a cost of an active 3D TV especially with the 8 pairs of free 3D glasses included with the set. This allows for savings of around £400.
The Toshiba Regza VL (47VL863B) full HD LED TV is perfect for people who crave sleek designs, stunning pictures and plentiful connectivity options for their television sets at an amazingly budget-friendly price.
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Well Being
A Little Marijuana for Your MRSA?
Ready for yet another possible medicinal use for marijuana? How about fighting MRSA, the staph infection resistant to most antibiotics.
Indeed, researchers in Italy and the UK tested five of marijuana's major chemicals (called cannabinoids) on different strains of MRSA, and all five proved to be germ destroyers in lab tests. In addition, some synthetic cannabinoids showed that same capability. Interesting.
So why does marijuana work when traditional antibiotics don't? Because the cannabinoids kill bacteria in a different way, and they are possibly able to bypass that bacterial resistance.
And what about marijuana's trademark "high"? So far it's been found that at least two of the cannabinoids don't possess mood-altering effects. A drawback for some of you, but a benefit for most, wink-wink.
Can't wait to see what becomes of this finding…

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Expedition includes: transportation and hotel. Does not include the price of admission to the conference. For details on the cost of the conference, contact the Office of Student Involvement, 801-863-6227. Drop by our office at SLWC 214m.
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It would be a dream come true for fans of Mohanlal and Vijay, if both the superstars get appeared in a movie together. A month ago heard from the grapevine speculations were rolling around about the presence of the two actors in a single movie. But now the news is getting stronger with reports about a tamil movie which would bring malayalam super star Mohanlal and tamil super star Ilayathalapathy Vijay sharing the screen space.
Titled as 'Jilla', this tamil movie will be the directorial debut of Nesan. More interestingly, after the grandiose success of Thuppakki, Kajal Agarwal is set to join again with Vijay in the movie as heroine. The on screen chemistry of both had worked well as the movie is still making waves across Tamil Nadu just recently getting into the 100 Crore club.
R B Chaudhary who had produced the mega hit movie 'Keerthichakra' with Mohanlal as hero, is again cashing for the movie Jilla under the banner of Super Goods films. The primary works of the movie is expected to get rolling from April – May 2013.
With back to back hits in 2012, Mohanlal and Vijay are on the top in their respective regional movie industries. In 2013 Mohanlal will be a part of movies including Lokpal, Ladies and Gentle Man, Lucifer, Red Wine, Mr.Fraud, Billion Dollar Raja and Witch Craft. Meanwhile Vijay is also on cloud nine with his previous movies like Velayudham, Nanban and Thuppakki had done wonders in box office.
Vijay is currently busy with the schedule of Thangamagan directed by A. L. Viyay. As Mohanlal and Vijay do have millions of fan followers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala too, this splendid news has hooked up them up truly hoping to see them together on big screen. Even though earlier there were reports that Vijay would make his debut in malayalam with a movie titled as 'Karuthan', the news didn't had any validity.
Mohanlal who already had acted in more than 300 movies, had been a part of the tamil movie industry appearing in movies like later seen in Gopura Vasalile, Iruvar, Pop Carn and Unnai Pol Oruvan.


text: Good Afternoon, Just got my WSM smoker last week and smoked a Pork Shoulder and Chicken on it over Fathers Day Weekend. Everything went well but when I pulled the meat off, I left the lid off and apparently it got extremely hot. The Silicone Grommet melted on me. I believe this was already there but I wanted to check with the forum since I could not find this on any pictures I looked at. I noticed a seam on the center part of my WSM, pictured below. It still fits on the bottom fine but I dont remember seeing this when I put it together. Is this normal on all of the WSM smokers?? Thanks for your help!


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Appeared at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival
Like NAPOLEON DYNAMITE and AMÉLIE, Richard Kelly's edgy and enigmatic cult favorite has emerged as a defining film of the past decade. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the unusual titular suburban teen, an outsider beset by visions of a gigantic sinister rabbit named Frank. And he believes he can see into the future and travel in time. Soulful, comic and moving, DONNIE DARKO's distinctive examination of tragedy and loss, psychosis and teen romance stands as one of the most original works of recent American cinema.


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The CREBs are part of the Obama Administration's efforts to spur renewable energy production. In all, $2.2 billion in the energy bonds were awarded to 805 recipients across the country chosen from more than 1,000 applications. CREBs are tax-credit bonds designed to provide the issuer with a lower interest rate derived from a federal tax credit provided to the bond purchaser.
The bonds are funded by the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The energy bonds are intended to help government agencies, public power providers and cooperative electric companies obtain lower cost financing for clean energy development projects.
"Development of Radar Ridge is a big part of our program to meet the renewable energy mandates imposed by Initiative 937, now known as the Energy Independence Act," Seely said. "Renewable energy resources require significant investments, and the CREBs awarded for this project will go a long way toward producing a clean, renewable energy resource that is ecologically acceptable at the least extra cost for our rate payers."
The Radar Ridge Wind Project is in the planning stages and could be in operation as early as late 2011.


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Nice setup...I miss those Dynaco A-25s. I can still hear 'em now!
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McIntosh 2505, Dynaco PAS3, Dynaco Stereo 70, Dynaco Stereo 416, AR "The Turntable" H.H. Scott LK-72 Integrated Amp, AR-3as, Dynaco A-25s, Revox A-77, Nakamichi 700 Tri Tracer - The HT System is at the other end of my condo living room
Circa 1969 I built a PAT-4 preamp and a ST-120. Hooked them up to a pr. of AR-2ax speakers and had an old Dual 1019 table with a Shure M91E cartridge. Oh and I nearly forgot....I ran some really cool lamp chord I bought at the local hardware store....no oxygen-free Cu., no gold connectors....but I can still remember the goosebumps first time I fired it all up. Priceless!
Thanks, Stereophile for hosting this Gallery. I've enjoyed Stereophile as a subscriber on and off for almost three decades . . . Just added a pair of Klipsch Forte IIs and a Teac A-550 RX cassette deck so I can play my old dbx encoded tapes recorded on a Teac deck that I sold years ago . . Thanks to eBay I'm re-living some great aural memories on this vintage system
Thx for the post. The Dynas are in nice cosmetic shape and the PAS3 has been given a nice go-thru by previous owner (teflon/silver wiring, caps etc) but the Stereo 70 needs some TLC and I'm trying to figure out who to send it to for a nice rehab . . .
Man, this photo is so great on so many levels. I owned both the AR 3a's and the Dynacos and the AR turntable and never should have let any of it go. I know you are turly enjoying your system. Kudos.


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EA allegedly considering two ways of re-introducing microtransactions into Star Wars Battlefront 2; Details
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is now part of Sony's Instant Game Collection, and it's free for PlayStation Plus members playing on PS Vita.
The kart-racing game will become a free download tomorrow, after the PlayStation Store updates, according to a post on the PlayStation Blog.
Transformed launched last year in November and came to PS Vita a month later. Other platform releases followed.
Soul Sacrifice is currently available as part of PS Plus's Instant Game Collection, but the deal only lasts one more week — until Dec. 31.


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Falls powerlifter is racking up records
Like so many of us, Luigi Fagiani has a fitness goal for the new year.
While the masses try to drop a few pounds, however, Fagiani is striving to lift a ton.
Fagiani, 23, set United States Powerlifting Association and International Powerlifting League records for his age and weight class (220 pounds) last month at the IPL World Championships in Las Vegas with a 1,764-pound total in the deadlift, squat and bench press.
Competing as a raw powerlifter – meaning he doesn't use suits, shirts or wraps that allow for bigger lifts – Fagiani has lifted a total that currently ranks him fifth nationally by PowerliftingWatch.com and his 777-pound deadlift is ranked third.
Fagiani actually deadlifted 804 pounds at his last meet, but the lift was disallowed by the judges due to a technical error that Fagiani disputes.
At his next meet, Fagiani plans to put an 804-pound deadlift and 1,800-pound total on the books.
And with most powerlifters reaching their strength peak in their 30s, Fagiani expects to total more than 2,000 at some point in his future.
"He has a very bright future," said Ron Primerano, owner of Primerano Fitness on Military Road, Niagara Falls, where Fagiani trains six days a week.
"His numbers are off the charts," Primerano said. "There is nobody in the area, and really nobody that I know of in the region, that has the numbers he has on the deadlift."
Fagiani, a former hockey player for Niagara Wheatfield High School and the Buffalo Junior Sabres, began weightlifting as a teenager because he was teased for being overweight.
After starting out with light-weight, high-repetition workouts, Fagiani began to fall in love with heavy lifting, particularly the deadlift.
He played half a season of hockey at Monroe Community College before coming home to work full time at a local car audio shop and focus on powerlifting.
At his second competition in 2010, Fagiani pulled 640 pounds off the floor at a body weight of 198 pounds.
"That's when I realized I was stronger than most, and this became a big part of my life," he said.
Fagiani has found competing in powerlifting to be more fulfilling than playing hockey.
"The competitions are like nothing else," he said. "Everybody is rooting for you. Nobody is rooting against you. You could be in the back warming up and the guy you are competing against is helping you out and then when you are on stage, he is cheering you on."
Fagiani's success in powerlifting has led to sponsorships from Most Hated apparel, USPlabs Direct supplements and KT Tape kinesiology tape. He also has gained an avid following on social networks, where he regularly posts videos of his training lifts.
When Fagiani's mother, Judy, died last year, training helped him through the grieving process.
"Lifting helped him cope with that," said Fagiani's girlfriend, Francesa Pelusio, a Niagara University junior training to compete as a figure athlete.
"She liked what I did and a lot of people say she was proud of me," Fagiani said. "I do it for her. I hope she is proud of me."
Powerlifting also has instilled discipline in Fagiani.
"I used to go out and drink at the club every Friday and Saturday," he said. "Now I go out once every two months maybe, and I don't like drinking any more because I don't want to be hung over the next morning."
"He gets his frustration out with the lifting," Pelusio said. "He works all day, and lifting is his getaway. And this is our time together. It's our home away from home."
Fagiani had been thrown out of a local commercial gym for using weightlifting chalk and making too much noise when he met Primerano at a local powerlifting meet.
He found a home at Primerano Fitness, where several champion bodybuilders and figure athletes train, including Fagiani's former Niagara Wheatfield classmate, Adam Ferchen, a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter.
Yet, Fagiani is beginning to outgrow this gym. When he attempts his heaviest deadlifts, 45-pound plates spill over the end of the barbell and he must use duct tape to keep the weights in place.
The taped up barbells have become part of Fagiani's online image.
"You might have beaten the game when you have to tape the weights onto the bar," one commenter wrote on Fagiani's Facebook page.
Primerano plans Fagiani's nutrition and supplement regimen so that he can continue to gain strength while staying in the 220-pound weight class. He also designs bodybuilding-style accessory workouts that strengthen Fagiani's joints and tendons to counter the stress of heavy lifting.
"And I want to look good with my shirt off," Fagiani says with a laugh.
Fagiani's bulging upper body muscles made it hard for Pelusio to buy Christmas gifts for him.
That inconvenience aside, Pelusio is proud of her boyfriend.


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Siebel Performance Management Guide > Performance Scorecard Reference >
Performance Scorecard Usability Solutions
This topic provides information and solutions to practical issues for users working with Performance Scorecard.
Edits to the Employee Objective KPI Record by Multiple Users
If multiple users (for example, an end user and an administrator) edit the Employee Objective KPI Record at the same time, the following error message is displayed:
The Employee Objective KPI view (Administration - Key Performance Indicators screen) is actually accessing the Employee Objective Record. Since Performance Scorecard uses the same record edit functionality as is employed in other Siebel applications, the second user to access the record sees the error message stating that another user has edited the record. It does not matter if the second user is the administrator or an employee; the first user to access the record always has preferential access and the ability to save the change to the database. After the first user steps off the record, the next user can edit the record.
If you get this error message, click OK, step off the record, step back on the record and perform the action.
Last Update Field in the KPI Administration Screen's Global Employee KPI View
The Last Update field provides the administrator with a timestamp of when the KPI was last refreshed or when the KPI value was manually changed. If the KPI is a manual KPI, and the user does not change the value of the KPI, the Last Update field is not updated. If the user changes the value of the KPI for a specific employee, the Last update column is updated. The Last Update value for other employees is not updated unless the values of the employees' KPIs are changed.
The following list provides a summary of this functionality:
Siebel Analytics Web Server Field in KPI Administration
The Analytics Web Server field identifies which Analytics Web Server is being accessed to calculate the KPI. This field is read-only by default. Some organizations may want the administrator to be able specify another Analytics Web Server to calculate different KPIs. In this case, the field properties must be changed to read-write using Siebel Tools. The administrator can then pick a different Analytics Web Server from this field. For more information, see Configuring the Performance Scorecard Dashboard.
Usage of Numbers and Decimals for the Update Frequency?
Only whole numbers may be entered in the Update Frequency field. Decimals and value of 0 are also not valid entries. If you want KPIs to be refreshed more frequently than one day, customization is required.
List of Values and Tracking a KPI
The preconfigured list of values are the only available Tracking frequencies. If you want to track the KPI at a different time interval than what is listed in the list of values, then customization beyond simply changing values using List of Values Administration is required. You must customize the values to actually change the frequency so that tracking occurs at a frequency different than those provided in the preconfigured List of Values.
Fewer Than Expected Employees Listed in the Global Employee KPI View
If you are expecting 100 employee rows to be loaded in the Global Employee KPI view when the KPI is refreshed to Siebel Analytics, but only 30 rows are loaded, there may be a problem with the KPI Request in Siebel Analytics. You can see how many records are being loaded for each refresh in the Data Load view. Check the KPI request in Siebel Analytics, specifically the preview, to make sure that the result set is generating the employees you expect.
Refresh Process for a KPI Takes Excessive Time
The Data Load view shows the refresh task start and end time so you can see if the Siebel Analytics Server is spending an excessive amount of time on a specific KPI Request. Check this view for the time required for a previous load of this KPI. If the previous load time duration is short, then there may be a problem with the Analytics server. Verify that the Analytics server is operating correctly.
Automatic Synchronize and Refresh Processes Do Not Occur
If a KPI that should automatically synchronize or refresh does not seem to be updating according to the specified frequency, check the Repeating Server Job to make sure that the server job is starting and running correctly. For more information, see Scheduling a Repeating Server Job for KPIs. Check the Analytics server to see if the server is functioning properly and that the KPI Request is functioning properly. Check the Data Load view to see when the most recent refresh occurred, and whether the result was successful or produced an error.
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View from the Booth: Utah's John White fits the definition of MVP
Duckhunter Highland, UTNov. 25, 2011 6:36 p.m.
Good lord riley....really? And whittingham should be coach of the year to huh? So a team that finished with a losing conference record, in the weakest division, didn't have to play the two best teams, and lost at home to the worst football team in division 1 that hadn't won a road game in 4 seasons, has the MVP? And coach of the year?
BluCoug Provo, UTNov. 25, 2011 4:57 p.m.
MVP? Not anymore! Way to go Colorado!
xert Santa Monica, CANov. 25, 2011 8:44 a.m.
He is simply the best running back to ever slam into the line for the Utes.
Clap for the Wolfman (clap clap clap)
He's gonna rate yo record high.
Clap for the Wolfman
You gonna dig him till the day you die!
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The Madison County Bicentennial Committee will host local resident Jerry Bond in a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Madison County Courthouse as part of the county's bicentennial celebration.
Bond will speak on various aspects of history in the county including Fort Lamar.
The lecture is part of a year-long series of talks focusing on the history and events in celebration of the county's 200th year.
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I work in the Vander Heiden lab in the Koch Institute. I learned about OpenWetWare from MIT, and I've joined because I would like to join OWW to be able to receive notifications related to the biological engineering course, 20.109 at MIT..
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After first surfacing as a candidate to write and direct Marvel's "Iron Man 3" after the first two installment's director Jon Favreau left the project, Marvel and Black are now officially in the "final negotiations" stage of handling the franchise over to Black.
Shane Black started his career as an actor (you may remember him as the tall, skinny, bespectacled dude in "Predator") before hitting it big as a screenwriter with the "Lethal Weapon" franchise. (His script for the first "Lethal Weapon" is still legendary.) After a string of screenwriting hits and big paydays ("The Last Boy Scout", "The Long Kiss Goodnight"), Black made his directorial debut with 2005's Detective noir "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", which also happened to star Val Kilmer and Black's new leading man, Robert Downey Jr..
So "Iron Man 3" will be a reunion of sorts for Black and Downey, and I imagine it might be safe to say that Downey had some input into choosing Black as director. After all, you can switch directors and even Rhodey, but you can't switch Tony Stark.
Of course, this probably means that Black is putting his "Doc Savage" project on the back burner, what with Marvel expected to release "Iron Man 3" into theaters by May 3, 2013. It's not clear yet if Black will also write the script, but given his awesome ways with dialogue, here's hoping that's the case.


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Finding the right cloud solution that fits your business, security, and budgetary needs is not easy. At ATS, we provide a variety of options: from our managed, secure, private cloud in U.S.-based enterprise-class data centers to enterprise solutions like Microsoft Azure. All with our white-glove, personalized services.
Our enterprise-class, SSAE 16 Type II certified private cloud infrastructure guarantees high availability for all your critical data and applications.
With our Azure MSP status and enterprise experience, we help take care of all your implementation, management, and support needs.
A high-performing website is critical. ATS implements and provides robust, reliable hosting environment for your CMS.
ATS' state-of-the-art private cloud offers a powerful, efficient virtual environment that protects your valuable members' data.
Ensure your valuable stakeholders' data are secured in the our high-performing private cloud environment.
Keeping your critical applications up-to-date and running efficiently can add significant advantages to your business operations.
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Our U.S.-based, certified, and experienced hosting team will ensure that your hosted applications and data get all the support required.
ATS helps you devise both short- and long-term plans to jumpstart and take your cloud initiative to the next level.


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Environmentalists cite dirty water [AUDIO]
New Jersey's waterways continue to act as a dumping ground for polluters, according to a new report from Environment New Jersey.
Using the most recent federal data available, the report cited more than 5.8 million pounds of toxic chemicals dumped into New Jersey streams and rivers by industrial facilities over a one-year period.
The pollutants listed include cancer-causing chemicals and toxins that can affect the way children grow, learn and behave.
"These chemicals that are being dumped in our waterways – they're things that really shouldn't be anywhere close to our rivers and streams," said Greg O'Malley, director of Environment New Jersey.
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) called the report inaccurate, misleading and bogus, as facilities are required to treat their wastewater to certain standards before it's flushed out.
"We do not allow the dumping of toxins into the waterways of New Jersey," said a DEP spokesman.
The report applauded a proposed rule on the federal level that would restore Clean Water Act protections to thousands of waterways throughout the state and country. A public comment period on the rule was recently extended into the fall.


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Sure, I think they are in a bundle though so you'd have to take both :P
Can I have Half Life 2 please?
PM me your steam emailaddress.
You sir are awesome! PM coming your way!
Sure, I think they are in a bundle though so you'd have to take both :P
PM me your steam emailaddress.
US Mass Effect 2, plz.
I have battlefield 1943 code that I think is still valid, and a us mass effect 2 cerberus network, both for ps3, if anyone wants either of them.
This thread is a sequel to one that goes well beyond just Steam. New games, consoles, controllers and a ton of other stuff gets given away for free in the "Free to a good home" Threads. I gave away Call of Duty Pink Ops here and I was given several great games like Metal Gear Solid 2 just to name one.
I thought there was a thread already for Steam Swaps and Giveaways?
I guess people with them realize how worthless they are since the deals were on par or better during the Winter Sale where we got them.
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When they're free and you can use them now, yes.
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NBA 2K12 Leaks New Alternate and ABA Throwback Uniforms
Earlier in the year there were plans for NBA teams to wear some new alternate and American Basketball Assocation throwback uniforms. Thanks to the looming NBA lockout, those uniforms may never see the light of day. At least the real light of day.
Thanks to NBA 2K12, fans get get a glimpse of what their favorite NBA teams would have been wearing. Apparently, Sony isn't the only thing to be hacked. According to multiple leaks, a passionate fan hacked NBA 2K12, unlocking alternate and throwback jerseys that NBA teams were planning on wearing this season. While no one has confirmed if these are legit, we do have some leaked in-game images of the uniforms.
First up we have the Miami
Lebron James Heat sporting a slick, all black uniform with white trim. Nothing but the best for the best team in NBA 2K12.
Don't adjust the colors on your screen. That nasty green and yellow color combination is the Memphis Tams ABA throwback uniforms. Those were some dark times.
The uniform colors only get harder on the eyes from here. Not even Blake Griffin's dashingly good looks can make the Clippers alternate jerseys look good. I personally love the sharp contrasting red and blue color scheme they have going for them.
The Charlotte Bobcats are kicking it old school by wearing their old Carolina Cougars ABA throwback uniforms. Though I can't see the front, they don't look too bad from behind. I kind of like the teal. Also in the pictures is a new or alternate solid blue design. It must have been real hard switching from solid red to solid blue.
The Kings are mixing a little old-school script with new-school numbers in their alternate uniforms. Am I the only one who likes the shorts?
The Raptors are taking a page out of the San Diego Padres uniforms. Listen, the camoflauge look didn't work for them, and it's definitely not working for the Raptors. Maybe they are playing off the name. Raptors...like in Jurassic Park...like they need camo to blend in...right?
We also get a look at the Nets throwback jersey in this screenshot. Once again, hard on the eyes. Why were such sharp contrastic colors so popular back in the day?
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Kick of the Week: Air Jordan "Fear" Pack
The Air Jordan "Fear" pack drops today. If you were stuck on an island, and could only bring one sneaker, which one would it be?
This must be a very emotional and stressful time for most hypebeasts and sneakerheads. Supreme just dropped their Fall/Winter 2013 collection, Kanye West just debuted the picture of his new born child North West, and Jordan is releasing the "Fear" pack this weekend. The pack includes the Air Jordan III, the Air Jordan IV, and the Air Jordan V. The kicks all come in dark and mysterious colorways to conceptualize the central theme of fear. The soles of the sneakers contain a quote from his royal airness, with a separate message on each sole reading:
I'm scared of what I won't become and you're scared of what I could become. – Michael Jordan
Just like most ambitious collectors, you'll probably want to cop the whole pack but only have money for one, or two if you're lucky. Whatever the case, I want to break down my favorite, from least to greatest.
Air Jordan "Fear" IV
The IV's are simple, clean, and sexy. The black, white, cool grey and pure platinum colorway is well executed in correlation with the theme of fear. I can't lie, I really like these sneakers but in comparison to their other "fear" siblings, they don't compete.
Air Jordan III
The Air Jordan III sports a dark stadium-grey on the premium suede upper, with jet-black on the tongue and laces. The total orange accents applied to the logo, eyelets, and outsole bring the sneaker to life. The halloween-ish color palette contextualizes the idea of fear in the colorway. Overall, I really love the subtleness of the grey and the eccentrics of the total orange, but there is another sneaker that tops this one.
Air Jordan V
And the winner is … ( opens envelope) speech! The Air Jordan Vs are straight up grimy. I mean grimier than a Mobb Deep bass line in the '90s. Let's really break down the details of this majestic piece of art. The crackled upper is sequoia green, (when was the last time you heard sequoia in a sentence?) olive eyelets, an ice blue bottom, and a black tongue, which still boasts the classic 3M flash of my beloved Air Jordan V.What really puts fear into my heart, as well as other sneakerheads, is the fact that these joints are a quick-strike release, so pairs will be limited.
By the time you read this post you'll be going through one of the following emotions:
1. Happiness, because for some reason the universe has favor upon you and your lucky ass got all three pairs.
2. Slight satisfaction, because you picked up a pair, but not the one you wanted (that would be I, said the cat).
3. Depressed and disappointed, because quite frankly you ain't get sh*t, and your so salty that you plan to scuff the first person you see rocking the pair you wanted.
Whatever the outcome may be, the Air Jordan "Fear" Pack is still my Kick of the Week.


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The Chicago Tribune took an exhaustive look at the Bears playing time during 2010, pointing out statistical facts from the team that should play into their strategy moving forward.
-- While Jay Cutler took 90 percent of the Bears snaps, Caleb Hanie took just three percent. Hanie has not been given enough time to develop into a strong number two, and is not a guarantee to come back in 2011. That means the Bears need to look for a veteran back-up, because developing a back-up QB through the draft does not seem a viable option if he can't ever get on the field.
-- In case the 57 times that Jay Cutler was sacked weren't enough of a hint, the playing time and age of the offensive line will clue you in that the Bears need to draft young offensive line talent. Olin Kreutz played every snap on offense, as did Frank Omiyale. The cohesion between Cutler and Kreutz made for few fumbled handoffs, but will also wear down the 33-year-old Kreutz.
-- Corey Graham played the most and was the most productive on special teams. He was on the field 83.7 percent of the time and led the team with tackles. Unfortunately, he doesn't want to be relegated to special teams, and the chances we'll see Graham as a Bear next season are slim.
-- Though Chester Taylor produced little by way of yardage, he did aid in keeping Matt Forte healthy by shouldering 30 percent of the running back's playing time.
-- The Bears linebackers were so good because there wasn't much turnover. Brian Urlacherwas on field 98 percent of the time while Lance Briggs was there 85 percent, even though he missed a game. Cohesion mattered for Briggs and Urlacher.
The entire series is a worth a read. Check it out, Bears fans.
You should also check out Grizzly Detail on Twitter. It's on the field for every snap.


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Sixth Annual Future Of Open Source Survey Results Point To Era Of "Open Innovation On Demand"
Open Source Fueling Innovation in Mobile and Cloud; Quality a Top Reason for Enterprise Adoption
May 21, 2012, 13:00 ET from Black Duck Software
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Source Business Conference (OSBC) - North Bridge Venture Partners and Black Duck Software today announced the results of the sixth annual Future of Open Source Survey. Conducted in partnership with The 451 Group, the 2012 survey reveals that open source software (OSS) is leading innovation in major technology segments including mobile, cloud and big data, as well as creating innovative business models such as Open SaaS. The quality of open source, and the ability to continuously improve, is now one of the top reasons for its adoption.
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"The 2012 Future of Open Source Survey reveals the OSS market is thriving. This year's results show an important shift in respondents' view of OSS, focusing less on cost and more on how OSS can innovate and help create industries. Taken together with applications like mobile and enabled by cloud, we are entering an exciting new era of 'Open Innovation on Demand,' where not only can OSS innovate faster, it can be deployed immediately and consumed as a service from the cloud," said Michael Skok, General Partner, North Bridge Venture Partners.
More than 700 respondents – the largest number in the survey's history – took part in the 2012 survey, including representatives from both vendor and non-vendor communities. The survey, supported by over 25 collaborators, polled industry influencers about open source trends, opportunities and expectations for 2012 and beyond. Respondents were asked about a wide range of issues affecting the OSS landscape, including areas of growth in OSS, key drivers of and barriers to OSS adoption, and suggestions for building and maintaining profitable OSS business models.
Key Findings:
- Open source is leading, not following, in important areas including cloud, big data, mobile apps and enterprise mobility.
- Quality of open source is one of the top three reasons that make it attractive for use.
- More than 50 percent of software acquired in the next five years will be open source software.
- Respondents predicted that the top two trends for open source by 2015 will be the adoption of OSS in non-technical segments (e.g., health care, automotive, government) followed by general enterprise adoption, reflecting maturation in the OSS segment.
- Almost half (44 percent) of respondents identified data management as the segment most likely to be affected by OSS in 2012.
- Nearly half (43 percent) of respondents named "project maturity" as the most important factor when choosing an open source project for integration into a product or service.
- When asked about revenue generating strategies likely to create value for vendors, 52 percent of respondents said an annual, repeatable support and service agreement was the most likely value strategy.
- Challenges remain – for example, top barriers to selecting OSS versus proprietary software are unfamiliarity with OSS solutions and lack of internal technical skills among developers.
"The Future of Open Source Survey results point to much stronger adoption in the enterprise, expanding well beyond industries with deep OSS expertise," said Tim Yeaton, President and CEO, Black Duck Software. "Automotive, mobile, financial services and IT services are rapidly adopting OSS, with nearly all incorporating cloud and mobile solutions. As we've come to expect, awareness of the competitive advantages enabled by open source technologies and methods is spreading rapidly."
This year's survey results point to three important conclusions:
- Open source is not just fueling innovation, but leading it. Important areas of innovation include big data, mobile apps and enterprise mobility, vertical-driven open source communities in industries including automotive, financial services, aerospace and others, and new business models like Open SaaS.
- Broad-Scale Enterprise Adoption. Results indicated that OSS use will be an even larger percentage of software acquisitions and purchases, that adoption by non-technical segments and broader adoption is gaining traction, particularly as OSS projects mature (the most popular factor in choosing specific open source projects), and that OSS quality, which was once used as an excuse for non-adoption, is now one of the top three reasons for adopting the code.
- Open Source Remains a Good Investment and Smart Business Tool. Data indicates that 2011 was a record year for OSS investment, which increased by 49 percent to $675M, and new software companies are increasingly based on OSS and adaptive business models.
The survey also points to challenges associated with OSS use, including finding personnel resources with the right knowledge and technical skills, and the complexity associated with OSS use – from choosing the right project from the over 600,000 available to managing the acquisition, integration, maintenance and support needs off OSS, along with learning to engage with the greater open source community and shifting both the style and culture of some development organizations.
The survey results were released today during the opening panel at Computerworld's OSBC conference. The panel featured open source industry leaders Tim Yeaton, President & CEO, Black Duck Software; Tom Erickson, CEO, Acquia; Ryan Garner, VP, Direct-to-Consumer Services, Warner Music Group; and Gil Yehuda, Director of Open Source and Open Standards, Yahoo! Inc. The panel was chaired by Michael Skok, General Partner, North Bridge Venture Partners.
"Our experiences with Open SaaS, Software-as-a-Service solutions built using open source technologies, has been game changing for how we create and manage our artist web properties," said Ryan Garner, Vice President, Direct-to-Consumer Services, Warner Music Group. "As a company whose core competency is not engineering, we've often relied on proprietary SaaS products, but by introducing the power of open source into our SaaS relationships we have accelerated our ability to innovate, reduced costs and removed the risk of vendor lock-in. We believe we are helping to create a disruptive model that will be a no brainer for companies like ours."
About North Bridge Venture Partners
North Bridge Venture Partners is an active, bi-coastal, early-stage venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Mateo, California. Established in 1994, North Bridge provides seed-to-growth financing and company-building expertise. Together with North Bridge Growth Equity, our mid-market focused growth capital fund, North Bridge manages over $3 billion. For North Bridge Venture Partners, success is derived through a partnership with entrepreneurs that produce industry-leading companies in large emerging markets. Historically, the firm's partners have played a significant role in organizing, starting and building successful companies. Working in concert with entrepreneurs, North Bridge adds value by providing strategic guidance, sharing operating experience, industry specific knowledge, team-building skills and an in-depth understanding of both private and public financings. North Bridge's sector focus includes Software, Communications & Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Digital Media, and Materials. For more information about North Bridge, go to www.nbvp.com or @North_bridge.
About Black Duck Software
Black Duck Software is the leading provider of strategy, products and services for automating the management, governance and secure use of open source software, at enterprise scale, in a multi-source development process. Black Duck enables companies to shorten time-to-solution and reduce development costs while mitigating the management, compliance and security challenges associated with open source software. Black Duck Software powers Koders.com, the industry's leading code search engine for open source, and Ohloh.net, the largest free public directory of open source software and a vibrant web community of free and open source software developers and users. Black Duck is among the 500 largest software companies in the world, according to Softwaremag.com. For more information, visit www.blackducksoftware.com or @black_duck_sw.
2012 Future of Open Source Survey Collaborators:
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- Automattic
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- SugarCRM
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- Couchbase
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- The 451 Group
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- OpenLogic
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The Northumbrian market town of Wooler high in the Cheviot Hills experienced the worst floods for 100 years in September 2008, having already been badly flooded four years earlier in August 2004. 7 inches of rain in 5 hours caused the River Till, which flows across the border into Scotland, to burst its banks and overwhelm local flood defences. Wooler Water, a tributary of the Till which runs through the lower part of the town flooded a large number of businesses including the local fire station. Northumberland County Council and the Fire and Rescue Services therefore decided to install flood defence systems to protect the station.
UK Flood Barriers were invited to put proposals to BT Bell, Structural Engineers from Hexham, who had completed a flood risk assessment on behalf of _space architects and their client Northumberland County Council. Water Wall was chosen to protect the appliance bay's front and rear entrances and 2 floodshields were installed to offer protection to the stations external doors. The appliance bay also has a maintenance inspection pit which meant that it could not be left unprotected and allowed to flood. Six backwater valves were added to the existing drainage system to prevent back-surges of floodwater entering the building into toilets, kitchen and shower rooms. The work was carried out by Fred Mence Ltd, who were appointed by the Council's Framework Construction Contractor GB Building Solutions, and supplied by local distributor of UK Flood Barrier products and systems, James Burrell Builders Merchants.


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Lloyd Blankfein smells blood in the water.
The Goldman Sachs CEO is taking dead aim at Morgan Stanley's most prized assets — its best and brightest employees — after his rival decided to defer pay for senior bankers.
Blankfein, as a big game hunter, recently landed 13-year Morgan Stanley veteran Kate Richdale, head of its Asia Pacific investment banking business.
The CEO's talent hunt is continuing, sources said. Goldman currently is in selective talks with other Morgan Stanley bankers and has also lured a handful of traders from the bank.
The classic Wall Street maneuvering comes months after Morgan Stanley told some execs it would defer pay, including their cash bonuses, over three years — a move that caused some bankers to grouse.
James Gorman, 54, who took over as CEO for John Mack in 2010, has been aggressively trying to reshape the white-shoe investment bank into a Wall Street firm more reliant on steady revenues from brokerage and less on riskier trading.
Gorman has been thinning the firm's investment-banking ranks in a bid to cuts costs.
Goldman, which has cut its own ranks, but has not changed for the vast majority of its employees how cash bonuses are paid out, has been licking its chops.
"It's a good time to take good people [from Morgan Stanley]," said one Goldman insider. It is unusual for the firm to recruit from Morgan Stanley. Normally Goldman prefers to grow its talent organically.
"People who you thought wouldn't consider moving are now at least taking our calls," said one source.
People familiar with Goldman's hiring say that the bank has hired about half a dozen Morgan Stanley employees and is in serious talks with another half-dozen.
A Goldman spokesman declined to comment, as did a Morgan Stanley spokesman.
However, one MS insider, told of Goldman's moves, said the bank isn't facing any serious poaching from its rival.
Morgan Stanley's attrition rate, according to one insider, is rather low.
Although Gorman hasn't forsaken his investment bankers, the Morgan CEO has made it clear that he's hitched the firm's fortune to the success of its roughly 17,000-strong brokerage unit.
After fits and starts, that business, run by President Greg Fleming, is starting to show promise, posting profit margins of 17 percent in the bank's most recent quarter.
But losing investment-banking pros to a longtime rival like Goldman may still smart.
Both banks jockey for top spots in Wall Street's mergers-and-acquisitions and equity rankings, and Morgan has been losing ground.
The company's global investment-banking business slipped from No. 3 two years ago to No. 5 this year, according to Dealogic.
To be sure, Morgan Stanley continues to be viewed as one of the top banks but has had a few stumbles.
Morgan Stanley found itself on the outside looking in on $24.4 billion leveraged buyout of Dell Inc., with a number of banks including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman playing roles.


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Hi please check whether the JR pass is the
day 1 July 5
Travel tokyo to Tsuragushimo
Day 3 Tokyo
day 4 shizioka
Day 6 Nagoya
Day 8 Kyoto
Day 10 Matsumoto
Day 13 Matsumoto to Tokyo
I would be staying a few days in these cities leaving Japan July 19 from Tokyo
Which train pass would be cheapest
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Hi there!
For such a trip you'll be looking at a 14 day rail pass which costs ¥45,100. To know if it will make most sense to you, lets take a look at the equivalent costs if you were to buy the tickets outright:
TOTAL: ¥37330 for 5 legs
As you can see, individual tickets may be ¥7770 more economical in your case. However, if you included travel to and from the airport (~¥5000), and take into account that all further JR travel will be free, including all the JR lines in Tokyo (here's map of JR lines in Tokyo for reference) and day trips to Nara, Osaka, Himeji and Hiroshima from Kyoto, then you may find that a 14 day Rail Pass is worthwhile.
Please note that for Tsurugashima you'll need to use non-JR lines (for a small fee). Here is a sample itinerary for you of this trip.
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Morpho Detection Awarded CATSA Explosives Detection Systems Contract with Maximum Value of $100M
Morpho Detection, Inc., the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran's security unit, today announced a five-year standing order from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) valued at up to $100 million.
Under terms of the agreement, Morpho Detection will supply high, medium, and low-speed and Over-length explosives detection systems (EDS) in support of CATSA's next-generation baggage screening program. The first delivery order will deploy eight compact CTX 580™™ and four high-speed CTX 9800 DSi™ to airports in Canada this year.
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"We are thrilled that CATSA has recognized the CTX™ line of EDS as having the capabilities to meet their needs for next-generation passenger checked baggage screening," said Brad Buswell, president & CEO, Morpho Detection, Inc. "From the high-speed CTX 9800 to the compact CTX 5800, Morpho Detections CTX EDS give airports of all sizes the ability to deploy an automated checked baggage screening program and increase ROI on security investments."
Both CTX 5800 and CTX 9800 are certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and approved by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) as meeting European Union Standard 3 requirements.
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European Grand Prix 2016: Lewis Hamilton laments 'worst' qualifying session after crashing out in Baku
Lewis Hamilton described his qualifying performance for Sunday's European Grand Prix as the worst of his career after he spectacularly crashed out.
Hamilton, fastest in all three practice sessions at the Baku Street Circuit ahead of Formula One's inaugural race in Azerbaijan, will start only 10th following an error-strewn display, while an unchallenged Nico Rosberg comfortably secured pole position.
By virtue of winning consecutive grands prix in Monaco and then Canada, Hamilton had slashed the gap from 43 to just nine points heading into the eighth round of the championship.
But the title momentum has now swung back in Rosberg's direction with the world champion facing an afternoon of damage limitation following his uncharacteristic mistake on the entry to turn 10.
"It was not a good day for me, and probably the worst session I've ever had in qualifying," said Hamilton, who ran off the track on three occasions before ending up in the wall in the closing moments.
"It was nothing to do with anyone else, it was just me not doing quick laps. There was no question if I was quicker (than Rosberg). I just didn't finish the laps.
"The car was a little bit different yesterday. We made some changes and it was not as good. I was not able to brake in the same places as I was, and I didn't adjust for it, so it was my mistake."
With Mercedes so dominant on a street circuit which is being billed as the fastest on the calender, Rosberg, joined on the front row by Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo, will start as the overwhelming favourite to claim his fifth win of the season.
But Hamilton insists he can still fight for the victory.
"The best thing I can do is look forward," he added. "There is no point looking back in the past no matter how pissed off you can be.
"I have got another opportunity tomorrow, so providing we can remain clean on track and not get caught up in other people's mistakes, then we should be able to make good points. It is not impossible to win."
Rosberg, who will be keen to bounce back from two miserable race weekends, added: "It is not imperative that I win. I would love to win tomorrow, but I don't think too far beyond that because my best approach is to concentrate on the race."
An impressive Sergio Perez was second fastest, but was demoted to seventh following a gearbox change after he crashed his Force India in final practice. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was bumped up to third on the grid.
Jenson Button, who has scored only five points this season, endured another troubled day – a theme which has become all too familiar in the twilight years of his career. The 2009 world champion will start only 19th – and behind both Manor drivers – after aborting his final timed run in Q1. Button's early exit capped a poor afternoon for McLaren after Fernando Alonso managed only 14th.
Jolyon Palmer qualified plum last on another disappointing day for the British rookie.
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MX700 review
By Michael Lasky | on January 20, 2003
Price When Reviewed: £51 plus VAT
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MX700 may sound like the name of some exotic testosterone-driven sports car. It actually belongs to Logitech's Lamborghini of a cordless optical mouse – a precision instrument that offers the finest level of creative control, and is the first to offer rechargeable batteries. The only thing missing from the shipping unit we tested was that new car smell – and a left-handed grip. The right-handed mouse is loaded with hot-rod features. Aside from one minor glitch (more on that later), it provided an exceptionally smooth ride. Charging up The MX700 comes with a rapid-charge base station in which the mouse is docked when not in use. Logitech says a ten-minute charge keeps the mouse going all day, and six to seven hours of recharging gets you ten days of service. Maybe I work too hard or too many hours, but in my experience, a night's charge netted five days of run time. The base station eliminates the need to replace standard batteries every three months; however, the MX700's true strength lies in its performance. The fast RF wireless control worked well at up to 30 feet away from the base station (no line-of-sight positioning required). Besides the regular two left/right buttons and a scroll wheel on top, Logitech provides three sets of user-customizable buttons. Two buttons offer a unique system for continuous scrolling; two thumb-control buttons let you move forward or back through Web pages; and finally, the Quick Switch Program Selector cycles through active programs and documents. All these functions make on-screen navigation quick and easy. The optical engine tracks at 4.7 megapixels per second – about three times as fast as most optical mice – affording smooth and precise cursor control. After using this, you'll wonder why you ever put up with the clunky, leashed device that came with your Mac or Windows PC. The one glitch I experienced arose when I installed the Logitech MouseWare software on a PC that had an earlier version of the program. A conflict caused my PC to crash severely (Logitech is looking into the problem). To be safe, remove previous software before installing this new version. On the Mac, there were no such problems. Like most luxury items, the MX700 doesn't come cheap. At over £50, it may well be the most expensive mouse on the market. But as with a fine Italian sports car, you get what you pay for; if you want the power that truly precise control can deliver, the price is well worth it.


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OKANAGAN - Boaters throughout the Okanagan are still being warned to keep an eye out for mussels.
Specifically, the invasive quagga and zebra mussels threatening B.C's aquatic ecosystems, salmon populations, hydro power stations and other infrastructure facilities.
The Invasive Mussel Defence Program staffs 32 inspectors who work seven days a week, 10 hours a day, at eight permanent inspection stations at B.C. borders.
So far this year, 6,100 watercraft have been inspected for invasive mussels in B.C. Of those, 240 were watercraft identified as coming from a high risk area and eight were confirmed to be carrying invasive mussels. Officers issued 45 decontamination orders to watercraft owners.
"It's great to see the work being done to protect the waterways in Osoyoos and across the Okanagan from invasive mussels," Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson says in a release.
Currently B.C. is free from invasive quagga and zebra mussels and boaters are reminded to practice 'clean, drain and dry' to keep it that way.
To report a mussel affected boat call the B.C. Conservation Offer Services' Report All Poachers and Polluters at 1-877-952-7277.
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Federal Communications Commission officials will decide no later than 2 p.m. ET Sunday whether to postpone the early digital television market transition test planned for Monday in Wilmington, N.C.
The community is in the path of Tropical Storm Hanna, which as of 10 a.m. ET Friday was expected to make landfall approximately 425 miles from Wilmington. The National Weather Service warns the storm could develop into a hurricane by the time it hits the East Coast on Saturday.
The FCC had promised the Wilmington community that it would alter the transition strategy if the city was threatened by such an event.
On a conference call with reporters late Friday, FCC chairman Kevin Martin said he had a conference call Sept. 5 with broadcasters and community leaders. He said, "We're obviously watching the tropical storm very closely."
He added, "At this point, I think it's still going to end up taking place."
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Interest Kokoro Connect Light Novel Series Gets Game
posted on 2012-03-05 13:30 EST by Jennifer Sherman
The wraparound jacket band on Sadanatsu Anda's Kokoro Connect: Yume Random light novel revealed on Thursday that a game based on the comedy series is planned.
The same jacket band revealed that the cast members from the light novels' drama CD adaptation are reprising their roles for the television anime adaptation.
Enterbrain's Famitsu Bunko label launched the original light novel series in 2010. The artist CUTEG has been drawing a manga adaptation in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear online magazine since last year.
The "love and teen pentagonal comedy" follows the strange phenomena at the Yamahoshi Academy's Culture Club, starting with the five main male and female club members (Taichi, Iori, Himeko, Yui, Yoshifumi) switching bodies with each other. K-ON! and Lucky Star anime's character designer Yukiko Horiguchi illustrates the novel volumes.
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Scott Pagano has been collecting offers and is establishing himself as arguably the top player in Hawaii's 2013 recruiting class but until now the Honolulu (Hawaii) Moanalua defensive tackle has not talked about any frontrunners.
That changed Thursday when the 6-foot-3, 280-pound prospect said Arizona is one of his five favorites especially after talking with first-year coach Rich Rodriguez and defensive line coach Bill Kirelawich.
"The way they presented themselves, I got to talk to the head coach and the defensive line coach," Pagano said. "They really impressed me and had me hooked. A lot of things are going to change there.
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"They said that and it got me really interested. They always have been a school that I've been looking at since my sophomore year."
Arizona is one of the favorites for Pagano, who has outstanding junior film, but it could be a long recruiting process that sees many changes.
So far, Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Cal, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Oregon State, Pitt, San Diego State, UCLA, Utah, Utah State, Washington, Washington State and Wyoming have offered. The Huskers came through with their offer on Thursday afternoon.
In his junior season, Pagano finished with 67 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Moanalua coach Arnold Martinez said Florida is a school Pagano would like to hear from but the Gators have not reached out yet.
"He's at his best when he gets that great leverage, uses that strike force and stays low," Martinez said.
"He's not just a big guy. When he was a freshman he was just bigger than every other kid. Now he's better because he can't just be bigger so he's using his technique with his size and he's had a really good growth spurt physically and mentally understanding the game during his junior season. That put him over the top."


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Be Our Guest Trip Planner
Josh Juneau
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The Be Our Guest Trip Planner App makes it effortless to listen to and interact with the Be Our Guest WDW Podcast...straight to your Android device! Using this app will provide you with the ability to listen to past or current podcasts in the background if you'd like, browse the forums, visit Cosmic Reid's page, and more! Want to talk to others about the podcast? Interact with other users in the Be Our Guest Podcast forums using this app. You can also join up with the Friend Feed chat!
Special thanks to George Rossi for his help testing the app...couldn't have been developed without you!
Thanks to Joseph Wain and glyphish.com for providing the icons for this app!
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Thanks to Joseph Wain and glyphish.com for providing the icons for this app!
Grear info Love the app and the show... but please add option to fast forward and rewind. I almost never have enough time to listen to show from start to finish so I usually only catch the first half because I do not want to listen to the first half a second time just to get to the second half. Fix this and ill give you 5 stars.
Almost Perfect! I love to listen to these podcasts for android & think they are very helpful. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is b/c you can't keep it paused to go back to your spot & you can't FF or Rewind. Fix this & easily 5 stars!
The Cosmic Reid page always gives me an error (HTC Incredible) and I wish it could run in the background. Besides that I love the podcast and the app!
Big love for this app! I use this app almost daily and love all of the content it brings. Very stable and a must have if you are a fan of Disney Parks.
Droid charge I love the mouseworld radio. ..but playback is choppy
My favorite Podcast now in app form on my Droid, I luv it! Magical Mouse Radio, the BOGP forums at my fingertips, how awesome!
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A great many of my critical brethren have praised this theatrical-feature directorial debut by Tommy Lee Jones for its gritty realism. Such acclaim may well be apt, but I suspect that what they really mean is that Jones' film looks like what they've come to accept as gritty realism by way of John Ford, Howard Hawks and Sam Peckinpah.
Myself, I couldn't say. I was in Texas once — to see Ken Russell's controversial production of Madame Butterfly at the Houston Grand Opera, where they served Campari and soda at a party after the event. Since this isn't exactly anyone's idea of the wild-and-wooly West, it doesn't strike me as sufficient tumbleweed cred for me to weigh in on what's gritty realism here, and what isn't. But I will agree that The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has the look and feel of Western-movie reality — with a decidedly postmodern twist.
Although the film gets to the physical splendor of the wide-open spaces, it's equally grounded in the grubby modernity of crummy motels, seedy diners, trailer parks, etc. The story is certainly a contemporary one as concerns both the West and the state of film. That Jones chose a screenplay by Guillermo Arriaga is significant. While Arriaga's script for Three Burials is somewhat less complex than his ones for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Amores Perros and 21 Grams, it has a not-dissimilar tone and takes the same basic approach, following events that cause the paths of otherwise unconnected characters to cross. The film seems more Arriaga's work — at least thematically — than that of Jones, but that may be because there's no other Tommy Lee Jones film to compare it to.
Jones plays Pete Perkins, an aging cattleman with a rather old-fashioned sense of honor. When his friend Melquiades Estrada (Julio Cesar Cedillo, The Alamo) is killed under suspicious circumstances, Perkins finds himself fulfilling a promise he made to take Melquiades' corpse back to his home in Mexico for burial. This isn't as simple as it might sound. First of all, the way in which Melquiades died — shot by overzealous, racist, border-patrol deputy Mike Norton (Barry Pepper, 25th Hour) — is being swept under the rug by the authorities. Second, Melquiades' first burial (by his killer) has been replaced by a second official burial in the town cemetery, and Perkins has no legal right to the body.
Neither this, nor the fact that the authorities have no intention of doing much of anything to Norton, deters Perkins, who kidnaps the killer, forcing him to dig up Melquiades and help take the body to Mexico for a third, proper burial. The remainder of the film follows the attempt to do right by Melquiades.
Though this story is given its share of attention — there's a good deal of grisly business concerning the physicality of wandering about on horseback with a rotting corpse — the film's primary focus is on the small details that link all the characters, and even the two cultures, in ways that may seem surprising. Much of it is rich and strange. All of it is beautifully photographed — a scene where Norton is being tended for snakebite by a woman he once brutalized in a border-cross incident is visually stunning — and done with a strong sense of commitment to the values represented in the story.
But the film is finally more successful in bits and pieces than as a whole. The deep sense of interconnectedness that exists effortlessly in the Inarritu films of Arriaga's screenplays doesn't feel as organic here, making Three Burials seem more calculated than natural. It works best mostly in those scenes that address the fate of characters from another age who cannot cope with the world as it has become. But those bits and pieces are powerful enough to make Jones' film worth a look. Rated R for language, violence and sexuality.
— reviewed by Ken Hanke


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In the all-important Halloween-costume poll, it's shaping up to be President Obama in a landslide, according to iParty Corp., a Dedham-based chain of party-goods stores that counts Halloween as its most important sales season.
In many years, popular movies --- and pop culture, in general --- can greatly influence costume choices for trick-or-treaters, said iParty chief executive Sal Perisano. Spider-man has had a Halloween heyday, and Batman too. But given the proximity of Election Day to Oct. 31, recent presidential campaigns often play a role when adults think about which celebrity they want to impersonate on Halloween.
As a result of past history, iParty is stocking up on Obama masks as well as masks of Mitt Romney, Obama's Republican challenger.
Preliminary sales results seem to reinforce the notion that Massachusetts is a solidly Blue State --- a state likely to vote Democratic by a solid margin.
To date, iParty has sold 547 Obama masks and 353 Romney masks, the company said.
As for children's costumes, iParty said it expects to see strong demand for Zombies, Spider-man, Angry Bird, and Mario Brothers, among others.
The company operates 52 year-round stores in New England and Florida. As Halloween draws nigh, it augments that total with temporary stores.
The company is opening 10 seasonal stores this year. Massachusetts locations for temporary stores include Braintree, Dedham, Hadley, Hanover, Mansfield, and West Springfield, iParty said.Chris Reidy can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Sacrifices and Gains
"Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life…"
~ The Fray
"Conrad, no!"
A desperate hand reached out.
Yuuri was about to dive into the portal of black and gold flames before anybody could stop him.
But someone did.
This hand was the same as his own. More callused and stronger, true. But, it was the same size and it was pinching down hard into his flesh, making it ache instantly. His knees almost buckled under the sudden pressure.
"Hurts!" The double black turned in the direction of a face framed with sunny blond hair. "Wolfram!" he shouted in anger. "What are you doing? That's your brother in there! You can't tell me that we're going to just let him stay trapped! We've got to do something!"
An unnatural roar came at them, startling them. The primeval rage promised death--as though a long haired Oni or savage beast had been set loose on the other side of the flame portal. Based on what Yuuri had seen, it was a bit of both.
No one moved.
Deep and threatening, it erupted once more in animalistic tones.
A spray of blood shot forth through the portal and left a crimson line on the ground.
The slim fingers around Yuuri's arm tensed up. Nails bit in.
"Look, Wolfram!" Yuuri shouted again, but, this time, he could feel his eyes starting to tear up—and his face turning pink. Why would Wolfram stop him? The brothers had become closer lately. This just couldn't be. Wolfram von Bielefeld had his moments when he was both a brat and selfish, but it was impossible for Yuuri to accept the fact that the blond had written Conrad off like that without even trying. "That's your brother in there!" he raged when the hand let him go. He took a step back and brushed his cheek against a rough tree branch. It was growing dark and the flickering black and gold light of the portal was ruining his night vision.
Now, Yuuri felt cold all over and was greeted with faint shadows that shifted, he knew, when no one was looking.
Determined green eyes stared back. They spoke of strength, misery and failure, but also need. His devotion to his king came first—even if that meant the double black despising him for the rest of their lives. "Yuuri…"
A rustling of the branches ushered in Yozak and Wolfram immediately shoved Yuuri aside. The bold soldier went forward with a purposeful gait. "Conrad…" with a gesture towards the magical flames was all that the double black could make out. The conspiring pair spoke in urgent, low tones very briefly and Yozak handed something to Wolfram before a sound made them all whip their heads in the direction of the portal of fire once more.
A cry of pain. There was no mistaking the voice.
Onyx eyes widened. "Conrad!" Yuuri shouted again, not knowing what to do. Maybe, he could shift into his "maou" form. But, for some reason, the spirit inside stubbornly refused to act. Conrad. It was Conrad. His godfather. Something had to be done. Now. Why weren't they doing something? Conrad was on the other side. He was dragged in by the right leg by that hulking, misshapen monster wearing blood-soaked rags. Yuuri'd seen it happen but was unable to help, too far away.
With a nod to Wolfram, Yozak disappeared through bushy greenery. From the sound of it, he was running as fast as his legs would carry him.
"Where is he going?!" Yuuri panicked, motioning to the place where the orange haired spy had been just seconds ago. "Couldn't you hear it? That's Conrad! He's still alive."
Wolfram nodded to himself. He'd heard his older brother's scream.
"Yozak and some of the men are trying to circle around to see if there's another entrance to the fortress."
Yuuri wiped his eyes on his black sleeve and then glared at Wolfram incredulously with ire mixed into it. "It's a hole—a doorway of fire, Wolfram! We can get through if we try. I can wield water, remember?"
The blond shook his head at that. "It's a fortress that can't be seen unless you're a full blooded Mazoku. That's why it was so easy to capture Conrad. And, inside, there's probably more than one of them." Then his face narrowed as it neared Yuuri. "And that's no ordinary fire. Add to the fact that you're no soldier. You'll never fight with your whole heart—like a dragon—to win back…" He stopped himself before he could finish. It was too much to say and too damn honest. Instead, he continued with "To save him… You'll be too merciful and someone will die. I hate to say it, but it's true."
Yuuri grabbed Wolfram's blue clad shoulder. He could feel his face growing wet with tears. He told himself that it was from the smoke and flames from the black and gold fire. "They're doing something to him. We've got to help. Wolfram…please…" He was begging now.
The blond said lowly, almost to himself. "I promise…"
To Yuuri's surprise, two arms encircled his waist. The blond leaned in and grazed his cheek with a kiss, light and with a touch of velvet. The warmth of the body was unexpected and he just froze—arms spread comically wide and body riveted through his shoes to the earth beneath his feet. "Wolfram" was all he could whisper back as an exhale. But this was not the time and this was not the moment. There was something inappropriate about it all with his heart beating wildly and some part of him demanding Conrad back.
Something thin and hard encircled his wrist and strung it up high.
Onyx eyes turned to see it. Wolfram had just handcuffed him to the tree branch.
Yuuri couldn't comprehend it. Why? I don't understand this.
Wolfram stepped away several paces and looked at the handcuff keys sadly. "You are my priority, you know…beyond my brother…beyond my hopes or my dreams… You were always it, and you never understood that."
Yuuri turned back to his wrist and pulled on the handcuff. So, that was what Yozak had given Wolfram. "Get this thing off, Wolfram! Now! Stop playing this stupid 'jealous fiancé game' so that we can rescue Conrad." The blond didn't move and Yuuri pressed on with "He's in pain. You could hear it for yourself."
Green eyes regarded him sadly. Pale fingers opened, and the keys fell onto the grass with a faint jingle, far out of reach for the young monarch.
"It's going to be okay, Yuuri," he soothed, turning away slowly. Wolfram unsheathed his sword with a smooth, metallic sound and then made strides for the dark magic flames. They were different. But, nonetheless, it was his element—fire. He could sync with it if he was lucky, maybe.
"No!" It wasn't working. He was leaving him behind. "Wolfram!" Yuuri shouted desperately. He struggled with the handcuffs and felt his wrist rubbing raw. "Please… don't do this," he beseeched as spasms traveled down his arm and into his chest from the efforts.
Turning back, Wolfram said, cocking his head beautifully to one side, "Just for the record…" A tear spilled from one emerald eye. "It was fun…while it lasted. You let me live again…just for a little while. You let me stay by your side and live with the illusion that I had someone in my life. And, thanks to you, I remember what hope is. Too bad 'love' never came with it." The smile was heartbroken.
The double black couldn't breathe. He was watching Wolfram go and he was powerless to stop it.
"Free me, Wolfram!" He pulled on his wrist as hard as he could, pain or no pain. Yuuri began to panic. "That's an order! Do it!" He shook his head angrily while sliding metal against wood and peeling up bark in little curls. "You're just…just doing… this because…!"
"I'm expendable," the voice said sadly.
From behind the portal, Conrad's shouts could be heard again. It was ordering someone to stay away.
"Goodbye" was on the wind.
He didn't look back. There would be no need.
With his sword at the ready, Wolfram ran for the black and gold inferno in true, heroic form. Tongues of fire licked at him. The wave of heat, even at that distance, was unbearable. It stung his eyes and, briefly, he shut them. Before he knew it, the blond was swinging his sword and using his own fire to create a barrier. He prayed it would hold just long enough.
Wolfram disappeared inside.
Yuuri stopped. Everything stopped. Nothing else existed except the blue haze of nightfall and the gaping hole in front of him that was belching flames and smoke. This was his world now and the two people closest to him were away, on the other side.
"Kiddo!" Yozak said as he pushed past a shrub to find Yuuri handcuffed to the tree. He didn't seem surprised at all to find the young king in his predicament. "Where are the keys?" he asked, trying to get Yuuri to respond in some way. The onyx eyes were full of tears and he stared dumbly at the orange haired spy.
"The keys," Yozak repeated.
"Somewhere…o-over there." He pointed to the grassy patch near some weeds.
Yozak went to the spot and stepped on something that felt like metal, not stone or grass. That had to be the key ring. Reaching down, he found the keys and quickly made his way to Yuuri.
With the small, silver key nearing the lock, Yuuri felt his heart race again. "I couldn't get out of this!" he complained, but it sounded more like a bitter apology.
"If you could stop struggling, I could unlock this," Yozak grumbled slightly.
Key. Lock. Opened.
Yuuri rubbed his aching wrist as the two made their way to the flaming portal.
More deafening roars met their ears, each one louder than the first. And, something else, too, that Yuuri's mind refused to accept.
"The portal," Yuuri said, pointing, "we need to…"
The flames sputtered slightly and then went out. Yuuri and Yozak's glowing faces merged with the midnight blue twilight.
"RUN!" Conrad stormed through with a bundle in his arms. It was smoldering and it had a charred, almost barbecued smell. They made for the horses and some of the soldiers, who had been with Yozak, suddenly appeared and followed behind quickly.
The spy had Yuuri by the forearm, got him on a horse, and they followed—hooves beating with muffled sounds upon soft grass.
"Conrad!" Yuuri protested, forcing his black steed to catch up with his godfather. "What about Wolfram? We can't just…" Onyx eyes drifted to the bundle resting in the crook of his godfather's left arm. It was Conrad's coat wrapped around a lithe form with blond hair and an ashen face. "Wolf…ram?"
Conrad said nothing and, when Yuuri looked past his godfather, he noticed that Yozak's face lost all of its boyishness—replaced with a stare that was empty and cold.
At the camp, Wolfram's body was placed on the simple cot that he'd slept on the night before. But it was clear that the young man would move no more. Half of his body, including the right side of his youthful face, was horribly burned. The crisp blue uniform was gone—fabric melted, now, into what was once pale skin.
"They had me cornered in the first corridor. He saved me, but his clothes had caught on fire…magic fire…and..." Conrad couldn't finish his thought. Instead he stroked hair that reeked of smoke and charred flesh. "I held him the moment he as born…and I held him the moment he…"
"No," Yuuri breathed, taking Conrad's place at Wolfram's side. He reached out for the blue uniform and it fell apart under his touch. His hand went to the blond hair, which was brittle in places, melted into clumps in others, and, on half of his head, gone entirely. The wispy, curled pieces broke apart and blackened his fingers with soot and ash. A sad little angel, marked by fire—blistered and scalded—to save the one Yuuri was so desperate for.
A final gift.
"Wolfram?" He could feel himself crying, sobbing.
Hands were grabbing his hands, arms, shoulders. He was being pulled back. Vision watery. Wolfram's body was fading away from his eyes. Darkness calling.
"Your Majesty!" came the firm and exasperated tone. It was Conrad. "This is pointless!"
No! It's not pointless. It's over! My life is over. I can't imagine him not being with me.
Yuuri shook his dark head and fought against the strong arms holding him down.
"Wolfram!" Throaty. His teeth clenched. He sounded like an imitation of The Maou.
"Yuuri!" Conrad shouted this time and another voice joined it.
I want to be with him. Where ever he is, I need to be there.
The double black struggled and arched his back.
Onyx eyes shot open as he writhed down on the bed.
"It's just as I told you!" Gisela practically bellowed at the room, her grip on Yuuri's left arm was as tight as she could manage it, "I think it's that tea that Caloria's royal healer gave His Majesty a few minutes ago…" She struggled again with an "oof" when he struck at her, eyes wild. Gisela bit her lower lip and sent a dark look to everyone except Conrad, who had Yuri's other arm, that they needed to back off because she could handle this.
"I'm sorry," the old man apologized from the corner, "I didn't know that Passion Flower stems combined with cinnamon and Blue Angelica Root would…in Mazokus…"
Yuuri struggled again, much harder this time. Chin pointed to the ceiling. A death glare etched into his face.
The human healer got a frightened look from Lady Flynn as Yuuri bellowed, "NO!" at the top of his lungs.
His body collapsed. Hard breaths. The sound of blood rushing in his ears. Numb. He felt numb all over, pins and needles sinking in after that.
The hands let go of him.
Yuuri managed to push himself up into a sitting position, eyes scrunched tightly. Black hair wild. "Wolfram…" he whispered harshly.
With a sharp intake of breath, onyx eyes opened and he saw a white wall with a framed painting of a seascape. "Wolf…ram…" He was pressing the heel of his hand against his brow when it clicked. He realized what was going on. The double black continued to breathe, looking left and right—Conrad. Yes, it was him. Gisela. The green haired healer was there, too. Yuuri took in the others in the room. Gwendal seemed relieved that his monarch had snapped out of it. He folded his arms against his chest and threw an angry scowl at the human healer who had been dumb enough to treat a half Mazoku as though he were a full blooded human.
But none of it mattered. Yuuri was still breathing hard, chest heaving, but he was grinning at the incredible sight before his eyes. Wolfram was standing at the foot of his bed, leaning in with worry. The blond had no idea what to do or how to help. His only option was to look on in agony as his fiancé was being restrained, fighting them, crying out his name in desperation. They never quite managed to tie him to the bed when Yuuri started hallucinating.
"Yuu..ri…?" Wolfram said cautiously, not sure that the double black was really back to himself again. This trip to Caloria had been bad enough with Gisela needing to replenish her stock of medicinal herbs right away. And, now this.
"Wolfram." The smile was pure sunshine. Wolfram found himself blushing and needing to look away. It was too much.
A desperate hand reached out. It caught his wrist and the blond found himself being tipped into the bed, flying forward almost. "Y-Yuuri…" Wolfram stuttered, not knowing what to do and freezing in place. The new position was embarrassing! He was lying practically on top of Yuuri with the double black's arms around him like hugging a teddy bear. Yuuri closed his eyes and found himself memorizing every curve of the blond Mazoku's body with the palms of his hands.
In the meantime, everyone else slipped out of the room.
"You're alive," Yuuri whispered to him, fingers delved into silky, blond hair and slid down. It felt good, in more ways than one, Wolfram had to admit. "So glad… You have no idea…how much…I…" the double black went on.
The answer to that was a nod. "We were worried about you…for awhile, Yuuri." The words were simple, quiet. But, relief was there, too.
The blond made movements, shifting away to one side, that told Yuuri that he was getting up out of the bed. But, Yuuri would have none of it. He held on tighter, which made his bed partner's cheeks burn.
"Please…stay...." He rubbed his ebony locks against a pale cheek. "I need you."
"I understand," Wolfram said and managed to kick his boots off from a lying position. They clattered onto the floor carelessly.
The two of them were on top of the covers, for Yuuri had, earlier on, just stretched out to rest a little when the tea from the healer arrived—which was to relax him. The double black nestled Wolfram closer against his body, positioning him comfortably. Then, Yuuri reached out for the edge of the blanket, gripped it, draped it across them both, and snuggled in.
They were still wearing their street clothes. It didn't matter, though.
They slept in each other's arms all night long. And Wolfram, content with the knowledge that he truly meant something to Yuuri after all, didn't kick even once.


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The Deseret News recently released polling results dealing with Utah's favorite sons and stepsons, including presidential contender Mitt Romney, Ambassador Jon Huntsman, Sen. Orrin Hatch and Congressman Jason Chaffetz. The public opinion snapshot measuring the political prospects of these politicians has generated buzz and questions.
According to the recent Dan Jones & Associates survey, Hatch is leading potential challenger Chaffetz by 10 percent. Is this good news for Hatch, bad news for Chaffetz, or vice versa?
Webb: It's reasonably good news for Hatch. Other polls have shown him trailing Chaffetz. Among Republicans only, Hatch maintains a solid lead. But he shouldn't feel comfortable. Among those calling themselves "very conservative" (and probably more likely to become state delegates), Chaffetz was well ahead. What really matters is the sentiment of those who will attend Republican Party neighborhood caucuses in about 13 months. Hatch has taken a hard right turn (some say pandering) to woo conservatives who might attend the caucuses. He will probably spend $2 million just on grassroots organizing over the next year.
Chaffetz won't have as much money or a massive statewide organization. He will need to catch a big wave of populist anger to overwhelm Hatch, like the tsunami that capsized Sen. Bob Bennett. But if the economy improves and voters are feeling pretty good, Hatch might be able to get past the widespread perceptions that he's becoming fossilized, doesn't listen and is a fixture of the Washington establishment.
My bet: Chaffetz has a safe seat and won't risk it against Hatch. That won't stop some other young challenger from taking on the 76-year-old Hatch. Anyone who runs a reasonably good race sets himself up for the next one. Hatch can't stay in office until he's 100 … or can he?
Pignanelli: "The Senate is a place filled with good intentions, and if the road to hell is paved with them, then it's a pretty good detour." Hubert H. Humphrey. This is heartwarming for both politicos — but especially Hatch. The media has covered various conservative groups angry at Hatch — boasting they will take him out in 2012. For Hatch to suffer these early election attacks and hold a lead against the popular Chaffetz, demonstrates goodwill in the electorate. The results indicate that Chaffetz has developed a powerful base to launch a campaign to any position he chooses.
The polling underscores Hatch is running against himself. If he can remind voters of his accomplishments in their behalf, and what can be gained in the future, the challenges burdening him will be dismissed. Also, the results emphasize Hatch is in a better place than Bob Bennett. Because Hatch is taking nothing for granted and already campaigning upon this structure of support, he will be formidable in 2012.
Utahns apparently prefer Romney over Huntsman to be the nextpresident. Why?
Pignanelli: Huntsman has a knack for dropping political bombshells, without providing any explanation. After the explosions, he ignores damage control. As governor, he voiced a number of courageous positions for a Republican (i.e. support of civil unions, concerns with global warming, attacks on congressional GOP) but did not articulate rationales to Utahns. Political mavericks are popular if their independence is understood.
Romney is viewed as saviour of the Olympics and a pioneer of a serious presidential candidacy as a Mormon. Currently, there is a greater comfort level for the former Massachusetts governor. But Huntsman's assets cannot be dismissed. When he returns to Utah and mingles again amongst the hometown crowd, the popularity deficit between him and Romney will shrink.
Webb: To Utahns, Romney seems downright presidential, a mythical hero, while Huntsman was just a popular governor, a mere mortal. Also, Utahns aren't in the mood right now for a moderate Republican presidential candidate. They want someone who will go to Washington and do battle with the liberals, balance the budget and pay down the deficit. It's hard to see how Huntsman gets much traction in this election cycle. 2016 is his best bet if he can stay visible, or perhaps a hookup as a vice presidential prospect.
In response to a question about his presidential preferences, Gov. Gary Herbert, perhaps jokingly, suggested a Romney-Huntsman ticket. Although a number of Utahns have pondered the potential of such a ticket, is there a chance?
Webb: No. The two contenders don't much like each other. Two Mormon candidates don't make sense (even if Huntsman isn't "overly religious"). However, it's possible Huntsman could emerge as a viable running mate for some other GOP candidate.Comment on this story
Pignanelli: The best response is the adage regarding flying pigs. Yet, strip away references to religion and overabundant Utah connections, on paper the ticket is attractive. The men appeal to different but important constituencies within the country (Romney to traditionalists, Huntsman to the progressive GOP) and both offer a business perspective that will be popular in 2012. But for obvious reasons, the ticket is a dream (and an excellent dodge by Herbert to avoid answering uncomfortable questions).
Republican LaVarr Webb is a political consultant and lobbyist. Previously he was policy deputy to Gov. Mike Leavitt and Deseret News managing editor. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Democrat Frank Pignanelli is Salt Lake attorney, lobbyist and political adviser. Pignanelli served 10 years in the Utah House of Representatives, six years as minority leader. His spouse, D'Arcy Dixon Pignanelli, is a state tax commissioner. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I came to San Carlos from Dallas one week ago for a three day business trip and ended up being stuck there for a week due to DFW airport being closed and my flight being cancelled.
While I was there, I got to experience a bit of the culinary offerings and was pleased on a number of occasions.
Monday afternoon, we rolled in and ate lunch at Baja Fresh. Not bad for "fast food" tacos, and much better than Taco Hell, in my opinion. I've had BF before, in Pennsylvania, and it was about the same. Dinner was at TGIFridays (we didn't have any control over where we ate, as someone with zero adventurous appetite was in charge, so please forgive me).
Tuesday evening, a group of us ate at The Vans, in Belmont. Beautiful views and stellar service. I started off with a very flavorful french onion soup. That was followed by rack of lamb, cooked rare...exactly how I ordered it. Dessert was a rich and tasty chocolate mousse.
Wednesday was spent in semi-panic, as flights were cancelled and I scrambled for a rental car and hotel room until the flight I was rebooked on (Saturday...yes, the first seat available was on Saturday) left. I ended up back in San Carlos again, as all the rooms near the airport were booked solid by other stranded passengers. Dinner was unmentionable...I was starving.
Thing started looking up on the food front on Thursday. The non-adventurous eater had left, so there were way more options to choose from. We ate lunch at Kaya BBQ & Tofu in San Carlos. The kimchi was slightly spicy and very garlicky. Tasty for sure. I had the short rib box lunch, which came with 5-6 hunks of tasty marinated and grilled shortrib, a bowl of white rice, cabbage salad with some sort of mustardy dressing, bean sprouts, broccoli with sesame and fish cake. All was pretty tasty and filling, but nothing that made me go "wow!".
We chose sushi for dinner and went to Ozuma (sp?) on the corner of Arroyo and Laurel. It's a small, corner place and they jam a lot of people in there. The sushi was fantastic, best I've ever had in my life and very reasonably priced. The service was very slow. Two waitresses took care of the entire place, plus a ton of takeout orders. We ordered salmon, hamachi, amaebi (with fried head), uni, hirame, hotate and unagi nigiri. The fish was extremely fresh, although the pieces were pretty large and difficult to eat in one bite. For dessert, we stopped down the street at a frozen yogurt place (I cannot for the life of me remember the name...something like Heaven, or Honest). The yogurt was tart and refreshing.
Friday, we hit Kabul in SC for Afghani kebabs. I chose the combo lamb and and chicken kebab which was a huge amount of food, served with spiced basmati rice, salad and Afghani bread, which was light and wonderful. We drove down to Monterey to see some sights, walked around Carmel and hit Roundtable Pizza in Belmont for dinner. The pizza was hot, but was just ok. I'm used to the style of pizza they serve in the NorthEast, which is completely different.
Saturday, before leaving for the airport, we checked out Santorini for Greek wraps. Again, it was a tasty meal. I had the felafel wrap, which included felafel, lettuce, tomato and tahini. Extremely flavorful and a bit messy. It was served with potato chips that had been drizzled with either vinegar or lemon...not sure which.
I finally caught a delayed flight out of San Jose on Saturday night. I left with a full belly and a smile on my face, due to how much good food I had experienced. It definitely made up for being stranded for three extra days!
I'll be back out in San Carlos at the end of this month. Any other recommendations for local places to eat?