text: Ohio Journal of Science: Volume 86, Issue 5 (December, 1986) http://hdl.handle.net/1811/22090 2017-11-21T08:21:46Z 2017-11-21T08:21:46Z Back Matter http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23172 2006-07-07T06:27:24Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Back Matter 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Table of Contents, Vol. 86 http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23171 2006-07-10T06:04:46Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Table of Contents, Vol. 86 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Index to Volume 86 http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23170 2006-07-07T06:27:24Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Index to Volume 86 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Officers, Committees and Academy Representatives for 1986-87 http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23169 2006-07-07T06:27:22Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Officers, Committees and Academy Representatives for 1986-87 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Necrology http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23168 2006-07-07T06:27:22Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Necrology 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Book Reviews http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23167 2006-07-07T06:27:19Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Book Reviews 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Brief Note: Occurrence of Monocesta coryli (Say) in Ohio (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Clark, Shawn M. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23166 2006-07-07T06:27:19Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Brief Note: Occurrence of Monocesta coryli (Say) in Ohio (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Clark, Shawn M. Author Institution: Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Clark, Shawn M. Temperature Effects on Host-Seeking by Larval American Dog Ticks, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) Harlan, Harold J. Foster, Woodbridge A. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23165 2006-07-07T06:27:17Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Temperature Effects on Host-Seeking by Larval American Dog Ticks, Dermacentor variabilis (Say) Harlan, Harold J.; Foster, Woodbridge A. Host-seeking activity of larval American dog ticks was measured by determining the proportion of unengorged larvae attached to white-footed mice, Peromyscus leucopus (Rafinesque), trapped overnight in Columbus, Ohio, in 1983. A positive linear correlation was found between larval host-seeking activity and evening ambient temperature. No similar correlation was found between this activity and insolation, relative humidity, average daily temperature, or ambient temperatures taken at other times of the day or night. Author Institution: Associate Professor, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Harlan, Harold J. Foster, Woodbridge A. Astronomical Significance of the Ahsin Bay Indian Pictographs in Quetico Provincial Park, Canada Collins, George W., II http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23164 2006-07-09T06:04:38Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Astronomical Significance of the Ahsin Bay Indian Pictographs in Quetico Provincial Park, Canada Collins, George W., II A re-investigation of an Indian Rock Painting located in Quetico Provincial Park of Western Ontario as a possible representation of a conjunction of the moon and the supernova of 1054 A.D. is described. In spite of meeting all of the standard criteria for such an interpretation, it appears more likely that the painting represents an animal. Author Institution: The Astronomy Department of The Ohio State University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Collins, George W., II Maturity and Fecundity of the White Perch, Morone americana, in Western Lake Erie Bur, Michael T. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23163 2006-07-07T06:27:16Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Maturity and Fecundity of the White Perch, Morone americana, in Western Lake Erie Bur, Michael T. Among white perch {Morone americana) collected from bottom trawl catches in 1984 and commercial trap net catches in 1985, all males were mature at age 2, and all females by age 3. Fecundity estimates for 50 females collected in May, 1985 ranged from 64,480 to 388,736 eggs (x ± SE=174,945±10,198). Author Institution: Sandusky Biological Station, Great Lakes Fishery Laboratory, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Bur, Michael T. Influences of Hibernaculum Microenvironment on the Winter Life History of the Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) Costanzo, Jon P. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23162 2006-07-07T06:27:15Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Influences of Hibernaculum Microenvironment on the Winter Life History of the Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) Costanzo, Jon P. A communal hibernaculum in Portage County, Wisconsin, which was studied from 1981-1984, served as a winter refuge for 200 to 300 garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis). The den was an abandoned cylindrical cistern (about 100 cm diameter X 245 cm deep) constructed of stacked fieldstone in predominantly porous soils. Garter snakes approaching the den in October exhibited trailing behavior. This observation, coupled with significant differential arrival timing of small and larger snakes, supports the previously established contention that pheromone trails from conspecifics are important in den relocation. The hibernation period lasted from October to early April. During this time, the snakes were submerged in acidic (pH 5.5— 6.0), hypoxic (dissolved oxygen=2.9 ppm) well water. Sustained winter submergence provided a stable thermal regime, allowed the occupation of preferred thermal microsites, and prevented dehydration. The den depth-temperature gradient followed a pronounced, seasonally dependent cycle that was correlated with entrance and emergence behaviors and may have served as a stimulus for the onset and termination of dormancy. A cold temperature, anti-predator, defense behavior was demonstrated by newly emerged snakes and was characterized by cloacal elimination, dorso-ventral compression of the body, and mouth-gaping. Author Institution: Department of Zoology, Miami University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Costanzo, Jon P. Recycle: A Computerized Planning Tool to Improve Municipal Solid Waste Management Clapham, W. B., Jr. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23161 2006-07-08T06:07:07Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Recycle: A Computerized Planning Tool to Improve Municipal Solid Waste Management Clapham, W. B., Jr. RECYCLE is a simulation model designed to assist municipal decision-makers in beginning the planning process to determine what options in municipal recycling are appropriate for their communities. Its structure can be adapted to the vast array of municipal solid waste handling systems found around the country. It simulates a large number of options suitable for each type of municipal system and chooses the ones most appropriate for community officials to examine in greater detail. It reflects the kinds of questions addressed in municipal solid waste management and is also appropriate for communities picking up their own refuse, contracting with specific private trash haulers, and having strictly private trash pickup. Model runs have already influenced the structure of recycling programs in northeast Ohio, and the model has generated interest in several other areas. Author Institution: Department of Geological Sciences, Cleveland State University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Clapham, W. B., Jr. Ammonium Production in Cultures of Bipolaris maydis Race T: Evidence for Involvement of Asparaginase and NADP- and NAD-Glutamate Dehydrogenases Bischoff, T. W. Garraway, Michael O. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23160 2006-07-07T06:27:12Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Ammonium Production in Cultures of Bipolaris maydis Race T: Evidence for Involvement of Asparaginase and NADP- and NAD-Glutamate Dehydrogenases Bischoff, T. W.; Garraway, Michael O. When Bipolaris maydis race T was incubated in a liquid medium (2 g/l glucose, 4 g/l Lasparagine, and mineral salts), ammonium and pH failed to increase after 48 h, but both increased after 72 h from 0.0 to 21.8 /mioles NH4 +/ml, and from pH 5.8 to 7.9. Also at 72 h, glucose was no longer detected. When the activities of NADP-glutamate dehydrogenase (NADP-gdh), NAD-glutamate dehydrogenase (NADgdh) and L-asparaginase were assayed, NADP-gdh was high at 48 h and low at 72 h, and NAD-gdh was low at 48 h and high at 72 h. There were no differences in asparaginase activity after 48 or 72 h. To test the effects of cycloheximide on enzyme activity and ammonium accumulation, filter-sterilized (pore size 0.45 fxm) cycloheximide was added at a rate of 10 /*g/ml at 48 h and the assays were made at 72 and 96 h. Addition of cycloheximide inhibited dry weight increase, stopped removal of glucose from the culture medium, prevented pH increase, and blocked the transition from high NADP-gdh to high NAD-gdh activity. Only 10.0 /xmoles/ml ammonium accumulated in cycloheximide-treated cultures in contrast to 21.8 ^moles/ml in the control, and asparaginase activity was unaffected. Thus, ammonium accumulation following glucose depletion may be related to the reduction of ammonium assimilated via NADP-gdh and the production of ammonium via asparaginase and NAD-gdh. Author Institution: Department of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Bischoff, T. W. Garraway, Michael O. Distribution and Relative Abundance of Ruffed Grouse in Ohio Stoll, Robert J., Jr. McClain, Milford W. http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23159 2006-07-07T06:27:10Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Distribution and Relative Abundance of Ruffed Grouse in Ohio Stoll, Robert J., Jr.; McClain, Milford W. This survey updates the distribution and relative abundance of ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) in Ohio. In 1982, ruffed grouse were reported in 44 counties covering approximately 41,400 km2 in glaciated northeastern and unglaciated eastern and southeastern Ohio. About 74% of the occupied range was rated best-good and 26% fair-marginal. Drumming male densities ranging from 0.7 to 3.7 per 40 ha were recorded on three best-good rated study areas in southeastern Ohio. From 1972 through 1983, grouse populations demonstrated dramatic low to high year changes of 75% for the range wide grouse hunter survey and 150% for drumming male censuses in southeastern range. Author Institution: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Stoll, Robert J., Jr. McClain, Milford W. Front Matter http://hdl.handle.net/1811/23158 2006-07-07T06:27:08Z 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z Front Matter 1986-12-01T00:00:00Z


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Cosplayer (the) befu > Costume of Demon Hunter (Original Design)
- Most Recent Photo
- 05-10-2012
- Series
- Original Design
- Character
- Demon Hunter
- Year Completed:
- 2012
- Construction Difficulty:
- Very Easy
- Costume worn at:
- Anime Detour 2012
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
Made the skirt and capelet from a nice suiting. Done in 3 hours since I had made them before. Made sure to match up the plaid as best I could when pleating the skirt.
- Personal Thoughts:
- Made this costume in about 3 hours in-between working on my Princess Celestia cosplay. Just wanted to do something fun and to finally use a wig that I had received as a christmas gift. So thus, a demon-hunting school girl was born.
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Make your creme brulee that much better with caramel and sea salt.
Caramel and sea salt creme brulee
The fact that creme brulee is as popular as it is can be baffling. Who would have ever thought people would love burnt vanilla custard. Still, creme brulee is enjoyed widely today, burnt or not, but it can be even better. With the addition of a little caramel and sea salt, that amazing creme brulee you love will be transformed into a sweet, crunchy, creamy, salty dessert that might just leave you speechless.
Caramel and sea salt creme brulee
Yields 4 servings
- 2 pints heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, pod and seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- Sea salt to taste
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pour the heavy cream, vanilla pod and seeds into a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then lower the heat to medium-low.
- Let the vanilla steep in the cream for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the vanilla extract.
- Next, beat a 1/2 cup of sugar and the eggs together until the eggs begin to lighten.
- Slowly pour in a little of the cream and mix.
- Continue adding more cream and mix until it is all incorporated.
- Next, put 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar into each of 4 ramekins.
- Pour a fourth of the mixture into each ramekin.
- Top with sea salt.
- Put the ramekins on a baking sheet with high sides and pour hot water on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the creme brulee is set.
- Put a thin coating of sugar on each ramekin once it's out of the oven and use the brulee torch to form the crispy shell.
- Serve.
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Internet or 'Net' Neutrality, by definition, means that there are no restrictions of any kind on access to content on the Web, no restrictions on downloads or uploads, and no restrictions on communication methods (email, chat, IM, etc.)

It also means that access to the internet will not be blocked, slowed down, or sped up depending on where that access is based or who owns the access point(s). In essence, the internet is open to everyone.

What does an open internet mean for the average Web user?

When we get on the Web, we are able to access the entire Web: that means any website, any video, any download, any email. We use the Web to communicate with others, go to school, do our jobs, and connect with people all over the world. Because of the freedom that governs the Web, this access is granted without any restrictions whatsoever.

Why is Net Neutrality important?

Growth: Net neutrality is the reason that the Web has grown at such a phenomenal rate from the time it was created in 1991 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee (see also History of the World Wide Web).

Creativity: Creativity, innovation, and unbridled inventiveness have given us Wikipedia, YouTube, Google, I Can Has Cheezburger, torrents, Hulu, The Internet Movie Database, and much more.

Communication: Net neutrality has given us the ability to freely communicate with people on a personal basis: government leaders, business owners, celebrities, work colleagues, medical personnel, family, etc., without restrictions.

Strong net neutrality rules should be left in place to ensure all of these things exist and thrive. If Net Neutrality rules are removed, everyone that uses the internet will lose these freedoms.

Is Net Neutrality available worldwide?

No. There are countries whose governments restrict their citizens' access to the Web for political reasons. Vimeo has a great video on this very topic that explains how limiting access to the internet can impact everyone in the world.

Is Net Neutrality in danger?

Possibly. There are many companies that have a vested interest in making sure that access to the Web is not freely available. These companies are already in charge of most of the Web's infrastructure, and they see potential profit in making the Web "pay for play".

This could result in restrictions on what Web users are able to search for, download, or read. Some people in the United States are even afraid that changes from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could result in a negative net neutrality ruling.

At Fight for the Future's Battle for Net Neutrality site, you can send a letter directly to FCC and Congress and let them know how you feel.

You can also file a document into the official FCC proceeding to let officials know whether or not you want Net Neutrality regulations to change or remain in place. It's a super wonky form with a couple of weird things (hey, this is the government!) so follow these instructions carefully:

Visit ECFS Express at the FCC website.

Type 17-108 in the Proceeding(s) box. Press Enter to turn the number to a yellow/orange box.

Type your first name and last name in the Name(s) of Filer(s) box. Press Enter to turn your name into a yellow/orange box.

Fill in the rest of the form as you would normally fill in an internet form.

Check the Email Confirmation box.

Tap or click the Continue to review screen button.

On the next page, tap or click the Submit button.

That's it! You've made your feelings known.

What would happen if Net Neutrality were to be restricted or abolished?

Net neutrality is the foundation of the freedom that we enjoy on the Web. Losing that freedom could result in consequences such as restricted access to websites and diminished download rights, as well as controlled creativity and corporate-governed services. Some people call that scenario the 'end of the internet.'

What are "Internet fast lanes"? How are are they related to Net neutrality?

"Internet fast lanes" are special deals and channels that would give some companies exceptional treatment as far as broadband access and internet traffic. Many people believe that this would violate the concept of net neutrality.

Internet fast lanes could cause issues because instead of Internet providers being required to provide the same service for all subscribers regardless of size/company/influence, they could be able to make deals with certain companies that would give them preferred access. This practice could potentially hamper growth, strengthen illegal monopolies, and cost the consumer.

In addition, an open internet is essential for a continued free exchange of information – a bedrock concept that the World Wide Web was founded upon.

Net neutrality is important

Net neutrality in the context of the Web is somewhat new, but the concept of neutral, publicly accessible information and transfer of that information has been around since the days of Alexander Graham Bell. Basic public infrastructure, such as subways, buses, telephone companies, etc., are not allowed to discriminate, restrict, or differentiate common access, and this is the core concept behind net neutrality as well.

For those of us who appreciate the Web, and want to preserve the freedom that this amazing invention has given us to exchange information, net neutrality is a core concept that we must work to maintain.


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Bailey is a good girl who loves everyone she meets. She knows how to sit, lay, shake and fetch. She loves to play. She is housetrained and cratetrained. Her bad habits are jumping up on people and every once in awhile chewing on something left out, however, she is getting better as she gets older. Bailey was adopted from us when she was 10 weeks old and returned when she was 14 months old. We believe that the family crated Bailey too much and that she was smacked when she did something wrong. She doesn't like plastic crates, only the wire larger ones and if you reach for her too fast she hits the ground. Bailey is a great dog and definitely did not deserve the way she was treated. Bailey responds very well to praise. This beautiful dog deserves a good home that will treat her right. We are asking that she goes to a home with a fenced-in yard. Other dogs are fine as long as they are not too submissive. Bailey likes to play! Born December 2012
BREED/DESCRIPTION: Boxer mix
SEX: Female
NEUTERED/SPAYED: Yes, spayed; shots current
AGE: 1 1/2 years old
SIZE/WEIGHT: 26-60 pounds
ORGANIZATION: Multiple Breed Rescue
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Howard H. Watson, 87, of Vermilion, died Friday, August 15, 2014 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Howard was born September 19, 1926 in New Madre, Missouri and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 11 years, moving from Elyria.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, earning two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal.
Howard worked for Norfolk and Southern as a general yard master for 37 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Vermilion and had been a member of the Church of the Open Door. He was also a member of the Golden Acorn 87th Infantry Div. and the American Legion, Elyria. He enjoyed collecting cars, trains, hunting, fishing, watching the Cleveland Indians, and especially enjoyed music and singing.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Ruth (Bennett) Watson; sons, Harry (Ernesteen) Watson of Amherst and Kenneth (Pamela) Watson of Martell, Nebraska; daughters, Izetta Bucher of Lorain, Peggy (Ronald) Down of Malcolm, Nebraska, and Dianna Thornton of Lorain; stepson, Craig (Cathy) Bennett of Vermilion; 17 grandchildren; 59 great- grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren and a brother, Leon Watson of Huron.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet (nee Karnes) Watson; second wife, Stella Watson; parents, Francis and Lucy (nee Wright) Watson; sisters, Sara Mitchem and Izetta Watson; brothers, Homer, Franklin, Chester, Sam, Dale, Carl, and George; and two infant brothers.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 19, 2014, from 4 until 8 P.M., at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 11 A.M., at the funeral home. The Reverend David Hull-Frye will officiate. Interment will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, where the Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct military honors.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Grace United Methodist Church, Coen and West Lake Roads, Vermilion, OH 44089.
Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com


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Junior running back Peyton Barber of Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton is dying to get back on the field. And it's not difficult to understand why.
Last fall, he missed half the season with a high ankle sprain.
"It didn't feel very good not playing," Barber told Rivals.com. "I wished I could have helped my team out a lot more. I'm very excited, very anxious for spring football."
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Today, Barber is almost fully recovered.
"I'd say I'm about 90 percent," he said. "It's coming along pretty good. I'm still rehabbing it, and I'm doing track. There still is a little bit of scar tissue in the ankle, though."
Despite the injury, the 5-feet-10, 211-pound Barber has received plenty of attention from major colleges. According to Barber, Central Florida, Clemson, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina and Vanderbilt have offered. He added that Georgia Tech could be close.
At this point, he claims to have no leaders.
"Clemson was the first to offer," Barber said. "They did that over the summer. I still talk to Coach [Tony] Elliott about once a week. I would say it's between Clemson, Kentucky and Vanderbilt [as to who is recruiting him the hardest]. Those are the coaches I talk to the most, and talk to a lot on Facebook. They tell me that I would have an opportunity to play at their school."
Barber visited Kentucky last weekend.
"It went pretty good," Barber said. "I like how they have a family atmosphere, and how the people were. We went to the basketball game, and it was pretty exciting to see the No. 1 team in the country. The fans were pretty cool. I got to have a few words with [head coach Joker Phillips]. He asked me how I was doing and said he liked my highlight tape."
Next up on Barber's schedule is a visit to Vanderbilt on March 25.
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Coreopsis, Rose Coreopsis, Pink Tickseed 'Sweet Dreams'
Coreopsis rosea
|Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
|Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis) (Info)
|rosea (RO-zee-uh) (Info)
|Sweet Dreams
|Additional cultivar information:
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round
Suitable for growing in containers
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Palatine, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Davenport, Iowa
Barbourville, Kentucky
Hebron, Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Topsfield, Massachusetts
Brown City, Michigan
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Stony Point, New York
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Duncan Falls, Ohio
Portland, Oregon
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
Knoxville, Tennessee
Rowlett, Texas
Kalama, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
Canvas, West Virginiashow all
Gardeners' Notes:
On Jul 16, 2010, Clary from Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:
This has been a reliable performer in my hot and humid midAtlantic garden. It emerges late spring / early summer. Blooms for a very long time.
On May 5, 2010, SalviaFanatic5 from Dover, DE wrote:
Thought this was a beautiful perennial. I was hoping it would come back...and it didn't make it. I thought it was one of prettiest. I guess you could say it's a tender perennial.
On Oct 23, 2009, gideonp from Portland, OR wrote:
This plant is excellent for containers because it spills over the sides and blooms nonstop. This is my first season growing it and will have to see how it comes out next year. Great color! This plant did not overwinter for me in Portland, OR. We had about 2 weeks of freezing temps in December but, overall it was a mild winter. The plants were in containers however and it is a beautiful plant and is worth growing as an annual if that is the case.
On May 19, 2008, trioadastra from Woodbury, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:
This little bugger did not overwinter for me here in zone 4! It was pretty while it lasted though, and I'll be hunting down more this spring and keeping my fingers crossed...
On Mar 19, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:
Short 18" - Plant 20" apart. zone 5-8. Bicolor flowers of white with a raspberry center with needle like foliage. Long-lasting blooms, up to 1 1/2 inches, flower from late spring until frost. Color deepens to raspberry as the season progresses.
On Jun 3, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This plant is great for filling in, in a perennial bed or as a companion plant to roses. It's flowers are very attractive.
On Oct 13, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
Mature height is supposed to be 18". Blooms from June - October. Needs well-drained soil. Will grow in normal, clay or sandy soils. Deer resistant. Butterflies love it, though.
On Aug 23, 2004, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:
Originally found as a single stem on an ordinary Coreopsis rosea by Mark Leonard of the Flower Mill. Now grown and distributed by Blooms of Bressingham North America.
On Jul 16, 2004, roseofkaren from Palatine, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This plant blooms mid-July in my zone 5 garden. It flops over, and I don't stake it, so it appears to be about 6" tall.
On Jul 24, 2003, olds88lady from Macon, GA (Zone 8b) wrote:
In Macon, Ga I planted last spring and it did ok. When I moved it in the late winter to a new flower bed and it started to grow, we had a freeze and it died. I also bought Limerock Ruby and it died as well with the same experience. My Zagreb is doing great.
On Mar 19, 2003, Sunshine12 wrote:
These are drought resistant once established. Shear plants after blooming to rejuvenate and more blooms will come in a week or two. Divide in spring or fall when needed.
On Jul 17, 2002, darius from So.App.Mtns.,
Stunning flowers have white petals with a dark raspberry center. Blooms in late spring to early fall on plants with fine, needle-like foliage. Taller than 'Moonbeam' or regular rosea. Mine need staking as they fell over in a heavy rain and didn't get up.


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Olympus is making super-telephoto shooting more accessible with the introduction of its economical M.Zuiko ED 75–300mm f/4.8–6.7 II lens (150–600mm equivalent). Olympus redesigned the lens to match its OM-D E-M5 and PEN Micro Four Thirds cameras and added a ZERO (Zuiko extra-low reflection optical) coating to keep scratches off and help eliminate ghosting and lens more »
A Savvy Selection of 12 Enticing New Lenses
By Jason Schneider: With increasing numbers of point-and-shooters moving up the ranks to acquire DSLRs and mirrorless compact system cameras (CSCs), and hordes of committed enthusiasts expanding and upgrading the capabilities of their new and existing interchangeable-lens systems, it's not surprising that the interchangeable-lens market is red hot as we move into 2013. Consumers feel more »
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Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD All-in-One Zoom Lens
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Cheap & Good Apartments
The Cheap & Good Apartments are located in the heart of Riga city centre. It is 100 metres from the Central Railway Station and 5 minutes by walk to Old Riga centre.
Rooms at the Cheap & Good Apartments are simply furnished. They have a tea/coffee maker, a shared kitchenette and a shared bathroom for every 2 rooms with a toilet, basin and shower. Some rooms also have a seating area.
We provide: single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, rooms for 4-10 guets. Bed linen and towels are provided.
We will be glad to welcome guests in our apartments.
Dear guests our accommodations have a free WIFI internet access in the lobby.
There is a no smoking policy.
Guarded parking is possible 200 metres from the hotel at a reduced rate.
Breakfast can be arrange at an additional price.
There is MC Cafe in the building next to the apartments.
All major sights and a wide range of shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance from Cheap & Good Apartments.
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- Si accettano bambini
- Carte di credito accettate
- Accesso a Internet gratuito
- Wi-Fi gratuito
- Frigo/Congelatore
- Accesso a Internet
- Biancheria inclusa
- Forno a microonde
- Vietato fumare
- Si accettano animali
- IVA inclusa
- Macchine per thé e caffé
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Politica di cancellazioneQuesta proprietà ha una politica di cancellazione di 1. La mancata cancellazione entro questo intervallo di tempo si tradurrà in una penale pari alla prima notte di pernottamento.
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The Cheap & Good Apartments are located in the heart of Riga city centre. It is 100 metres from the Central Railway Station and 5 minutes by walk to Old Riga centre.
The Cheap & Good Apartments are just opposite the central railway station.
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Odyne Enters Sales and Marketing Agreement for Plug-In Hybrid Systems
27 November 2006
Odyne Corporation, a manufacturer of propulsion systems for advanced Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses (earlier post), has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Nassau Suffolk Truck, a leading regional medium and heavy duty truck fleet services firm, located in Hauppauge, New York.
Under the terms of the agreement, Nassau Suffolk Truck will be responsible for selling and installing Odyne's Plug-In Hybrid systems into existing vehicles, as well as providing after-sales service.
Nassau Suffolk Truck's customers include municipalities, corporations and private companies throughout the New York tri-state area. Nassau Suffolk Truck will have exclusive coverage in New York City, Long Island, six counties in upstate New York (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Duchess, Orange and Green), Connecticut and New Jersey.
This agreement leverages the marketing reach and established client base of Nassau Suffolk Truck, bringing the Odyne technology to a wide range of municipal and commercial customers. In addition, Nassau Suffolk Truck's extensive service background will provide our customers with an added level of confidence.—Roger Slotkin, Odyne CEO
Odyne Corporation integrates its proprietary electric power conversion, electric power control and energy storage systems with a range of off-the-shelf components including electric motors and storage batteries.
Odyne's Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle systems are series-configuration hybrids.
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BUENOS AIRES, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil has struck non-conventional oil and gas at a second well in Argentina's Neuquen province, the company said on Thursday, referring to a region that sits atop Vaca Muerta, one of the world's largest shale resources.
Exxon said the well produced a flow rate of 448 barrels per day of oil and 1 million cubic feet of gas per day in the first test.
"Our second well is flowing at levels which position it as one of the best in the (Vaca Muerta) formation," said Stephen Greenlee, president of Exxon Mobil Exploration Company in a statement.
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Local News 3-27-2013
Magoffin Co. Grand Jury Indicts Man on Murder Charges
The Magoffin County grand jury recently released two seperate indictments for murder and sexual abuse. According to reports, Daniel H. Hackworth, 34, of Salyersville, was indicted on one count of murder in the first degree for his alleged involvement in the January 7 murder of Donnie R. Allen. Donnie Allen, 49, was fatally shot January 7 at his home on Route 40 in Magoffin County. In a seperate released indicment Ricky Rife, 29 of Litteral Fork Road in Salyersville, was indicted on one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, which is a Class C felony. Rife allegedly subjected another person to sexual contact who was incapable of consent because she is less than 12 years old from January 18 through 22, 2013. Police records say Rife was arrested on January 23 for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight year old girl. Law enforcement officials were called to Paul B. Hall Medical Center regarding a possible sexual assault and made contact with the girl, who while staying at Rife's home, he had allegedly inappropriately touched her under her clothing, even though she had told him to stop several times. Both men have plead not guikty to the charges and are awaiting their day in court. Both are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Magoffin Co. Man Still Missing After Nearly 4 Weeks
It's been nearly 4 weeks since the search began for a missing Magoffin man and law enforcement officials continue to have little to go on. Freddy Brown, also known as Freddy Howard, 29, of Johnson Fork, Salyersville, has not been seen since Wednesday, February 27. Brown is 6 foot 2 inches tall, 180 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green hooded jacket.
According to Magoffin County Sheriff Carson Montgomery, he said his office is still following all leads and investigating, but the investigation has been turned over to the Kentucky State Police and Detective Jason Dials continues working the case. Family members of Brown beg the public for any information they can supply authorities and anyone to please come forward. Officials ask anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brown, to call Kentucky State Police Post 9 at 606-433-7711 or the Sheriff's Office at 606-349-2914.
More Witnesses Come Forward In a Powell Co. Adult Neglect Case
Investigators in Powell County say more witnesses have come forward in the case against a woman accused of abusing a mentally-challenged adult. Ruby Richardson turned herself in last month after sheriff's deputies say she spent two weeks on the run. The alleged victim told police that Richardson beat her, stole from her, and fed her dog food. Sheriff's deputies say two additional witnesses have now come forward in the case, bringing the total to more than a dozen.
Two Area Hospitals Partner Together on Cardiology Clinic
Despite a history of rivalry, two local hospitals are joining forces to provide cardiology services in Floyd County. On Monday, Highlands Regional Medical Center and Pikeville Medical Center announced they are partering together on the new "Pikeville Cardiology Clinic which will be located at the medical office building.on the fourth floor at Highlands Regional. In a joint press conference in the HRMC atrium, Highlands CEO Bud Warman and Pikeville CEO Walter May said that as the medical industry continues to evolve, it is important for community hospitals to embrace cooperation and collaboration, rather than competition. Warman said Pikeville will staff the medical office of the new clinic, while Highlands would continue to operate diagnostic services. He further explained that the agreement between the two hospitals does not include any cost- or revenue-sharing provisions, but that Pikeville's medical office would be a tenant of the office building.
Magoffin Co. Awarded State Money to Repair Roads
The Magoffin County Fiscal Court has announced that the county has been awarded money allotted from the Transportation Cabinet's for road maintenance and resurfacing. Roads included in the improvements are KY 867 in Lakeville, Royalton, Gun Creek and Ivyton Road (1.462 miles W. Jct. KY 1888 m.m. 8.872 and Jct. KY 1888 m.m. 10.334) and KY 378 at the Middle Fork - Breathitt County Line Road (at the Jct. Ky. 1094 m.m. 0.000 and Jct. Johnnie Collingsworth Rd. m.m.3.341).
New Person Appointed Chief District Engineer for KYTC District 12
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock has appointed Mary Westfall-Holbrook as Chief District Engineer for Department of Highways District 12, in Pikeville. "Mary brings a wealth of experience to the demanding job of chief district engineer," Secretary Hancock said. "She has a background in construction, system preservation and project delivery, and she knows the district well." District 12 is the easternmost highway district of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). It is made up of Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Martin and Pike counties. Westfall-Holbrook has been serving as interim chief district engineer since September 2011. Westfall-Holbrook, a professional engineer and professional land surveyor, had a private engineering practice prior to joining the Cabinet in 2001. Other posts she has held in District 12 include project manager, construction engineer, and three branch manager positions – Construction, Project Development, and Project Delivery and Preservation (Branch 1). She also is a graduate of the KYTC Advanced Leadership Academy. "District 12 is a great district to work in, and the employees are among the most dedicated I have had the privilege to work with," Westfall-Holbrook said. "I look forward to continuing our work together on improving and maintaining our roadways for the public in District 12 and the Commonwealth of Kentucky." Westfall-Holbrook earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982 and her professional engineer license in 1991. She and husband Tim Holbrook live at Banner, in her native Floyd County. They have two sons, Victor and Alex.


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VENICE - Venice Police have arrested a Bradenton man after they say he stole a car from the person he sold it to a year prior.
According to Venice Police, 19-year-old Kale Williams went to Venice High School on February 26th and stole the car from the parking lot.
Police say he used a spare key he kept after selling the car to the victim.
Authorities were able to track the car to a home in Bradenton, where he was repainting the vehicle.
Williams turned himself into police this week. He faces grand theft charges.


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My Research Programme
Many real world vision tasks such as motion segmentation, large scale scene reconstruction, and action/scene classification remain challenging research problems. This is not surprising, considering that more than half of the neocortex is involved in visual processing. To solve these vision problems robustly, we envisage that it requires a concerted research effort in integrating the different vision modules together, as well as further advancing our fundamental understanding of the individual vision modules.
I am interested to investigate the feedback and lateral links that exist in complex vision problems. For instance, the segmentation problem will need to combine a broad range of technical advances in computation of 3D surfaces, knowledge about natural scene statistics and gestalt laws, and expertise in advanced mathematical techniques such as level set, graph cut, MRF-based learning. It provides an opportunity for psychophysical, computational and mathematical studies that will extend our understanding of the processes underlying the interactions between various vision modules, as well as the incorporation of environmental constraints to enhance the performance in dynamic, real-world situations.
In the past decade, my research has revolved around the central question of space perception arising from motion cues, otherwise known as the structure from motion (SFM) problem. I approach this problem mainly from the computational perspective but also study the psychophysical implication and some applied aspects (see the links below). It remains an active area of my research. Recently, I address various motion-related problems such as 3D motion segmentation, tracking, as well as change detection amidst scenes with complicated dynamic behavior such as swaying trees and undulating waves.
For prospective research students, I am looking for someone who is really keen to understand the visual processes involved in human vision, and feels excited to build a robust system that can function in the real world. Preferably, the student must have an adequate level of mathematical sophistication, as the field of computer vision is currently going through a crucial mutation, requiring more and more mathematical skills such as PDE, differential geometry, functional analysis, etc.. Interested students with EE, CS, or applied mathematics background are welcome to contact me.
For research staff, I am now looking for several research fellows in the following two areas: 1) Visibility Enhancement and Robust Motion Analysis in Extreme Outdoor Conditions, including rain, dust, haze, as well as under night-time conditions. 2) Dynamic Vision for Actions, involving topics such as multiple target tracking, motion segmentation, semantic labeling of 3D scenes for actions such as driving, as well as the more abstract problems of labelling, assignment, clustering, and model selection. The positions are funded for 3 year, and are available from April 2016 onwards. Salary is competitive. Please send a detailed CV with publication list, a concise description of research interests and future plans, and academic transcripts to my email account.
Facilitating and Exploring Planar Homogeneous Texture for Indoor Scene Understanding
Shahzor Ahmad, Loong-Fah Cheong.
European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV), 2016 (Spotlight presentation (2.9% acceptance rate))
[PDF ][Supplementary PDF][Dataset download] [Annotation Tool]
- Propose a projective-invariant method to localize planar homogeneous texture regions "in the wild".
- Provide cues for indoor geometric layout estimation (left figure).
- Facilitate scene recognition by affine rectification of textured patches.
Simultaneous Clustering and Model Selection for Tensor Affinities
Zhuwen Li, Yang Shuoguang, Loong-Fah Cheong, Kim Chuan Toh.
IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Patten Recognition (CVPR), 2016 (Spotlight presentation (9.7% acceptance rate))
[PDF ][Supplementary PDF][Codes download]
- Given affinity matrix/tensor, perform model selection and clustering. Model selection is seldom addressed in the field.
- Translate the rank concept and the notion of positive-semi-definiteness to the higher dimensional tensor setting in a form that is tractable.
- Avoid having to construct the affinity tensor completely and instead efficiently solve via stochastic optimization in an online fashion.
Actionness-assisted Recognition of Actions
Ye Luo, Loong-Fah Cheong, and An Tran.
IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), 2015
[PDF (1.5MB)][Project page and codes download]
- Extract low-level actionness attributes from videos that can reveal agency and intentionality of action, independent of the action type.
- Can be used for action detection, and for implementing an actionness-driven pooling scheme to improve action recognition performance.
- Perform well in actions involving interaction, because the method groups the interacting humans or objects into a unit via temporal synchrony.
Simultaneous Video Defogging and Stereo Reconstruction
Zhuwen Li, Ping Tan, Robby T. Tan, Danping Zou, Steven Zhiying Zhou and Loong-Fah Cheong.
IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Patten Recognition (CVPR), 2015 (Oral)
[PDF (9MB)][Presentation slides][Matlab Code] [Dataset][Results]
- Jointly estimate scene depth and recover the clear latent image from a foggy video sequence.
Practical Matrix Completion and Corruption Recovery using Proximal Alternating Robust Subspace Minimization
Yu-Xiang Wang, Choon Meng Lee, Loong-Fah Cheong, Kim-Chuan Toh.
International Journal of Computer Vision, 2014
[PDF (6MB)][Matlab Code]
- Can handle high % of missing data, non-random support, noise and gross corruptions.
Block-sparse RPCA for Salient Motion Detection
Zhi Gao, Loong-Fah Cheong, and Yu-Xiang Wang.
IEEE Transaction on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, 2014
[PDF (1.6MB)][Matlab Code ][Video Demo 1 (69MB) ][Video Demo 2 (21MB) ]
- State-of-the-art results in 2 recent change detection benchmarks
- Can handle illumination change, bad weather, background motion, camera jitter, disparate scale
Perspective Motion Segmentation via Collaborative Clustering
Zhuwen Li, Jiaming Guo, Loong-Fah Cheong, and Steven Zhiying Zhou.
IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), 2013 (Oral)
[PDF (2MB)][62-clip Dataset Download (84 MB)]
- Can handle perspective effects, missing data, model selection, and yet retain elegance of formulation.
- State-of-the-art results in handling the preceding challenges
Consistent Foreground Co-segmentation
Jiaming Guo, Loong-Fah Cheong, Robby T. Tan and Steven Zhiying Zhou.
Asian Conference on Computer Vision (ACCV), 2014
[PDF (9MB)][Project page and CFViCS database download]
- Can handle foreground with variegated appearance, moving nonrigidly or consisting of multiple interacting entities (e.g. a mating pair of birds).
- Can handle cluttered background and remove extraneous objects momentarily moving together.
Video Co-segmentation for Meaningful Action Extraction
Jiaming Guo, Zhuwen Li, Loong-Fah Cheong, and Steven Zhiying Zhou.
IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), 2013
[PDF (18MB)][Matlab Code ][Video Demo (53MB)] [Dataset Download (1.01 GB)]
Diminished Reality using Appearance and 3D Geometry of Internet Photo Collections
Zhuwen Li, Yuxi Wang, Jiaming Guo, Loong-Fah Cheong, and Steven Zhiying Zhou.
IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), 2013
[PDF (12MB)][Video Demo (25MB)]
Quasi-Parallax for Nearly Parallel Frontal Eyes --a possible role of binocular overlap during rapid locomotion
Loong-Fah Cheong, Zhi Gao.
International Journal of Computer Vision, 2013
- We look at whether binocular overlap is necessarily leveraged in terms of stereoscopic depth recovery.
Active Visual Segmentation
Ajay K. Mishra, Yiannis Aloimonos, Loong-Fah Cheong, and Ashraf A. Kassim.
IEEE Transaction on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, 2012
[PDF (2.6MB)][Matlab Code]
- Multiple fixation-based segmentation that can handle thin structures and disparate scales.
Computational Domain
Geometry of Distorted Visual Space . Int'l Journal of Computer Vision, 32(3), pp 195-212, 1999. ?1999 by Kluwer academic
Error in Depth Reconstruction . Int'l Journal of Computer Vision, 44(3), pp 199-217, Aug 2001. ?2001 by Kluwer academic
Behaviour of SFM algorithms . Int'l Journal of Computer Vision, 51(2), 111-137, 2003. ?2003 Kluwer academic
Depth distortion under calibration uncertainty, Computer Vision and Image Understanding, Volume 93, Issue 3 , March 2004, Pages 221-244.
How do we Perceive Depths from Motion Cues in the Movies: A Computational Account, Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics, Image Science, and Vision, 2008.
Linear Quasi-Parallax SfM using Laterally-placed Eyes, International Journal of Computer Vision, Volume 84, Number 1 / August, 2009, pg 21-39.
Hierarchical Spatio-Temporal Context Modeling for Action Recognition, CVPR09.?
When Discrete Meets Differential ?Assessing the Stability of Structure from Small Motion, International Journal of Computer Vision, vol. 86, nos 1, pp. 87-110, 2010.
Error Characteristics of SFM with Erroneous Focal Length, Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 115, No.1, (Jan 2011) 16?0.
Smoothly Varying Affine Stitching, CVPR 2011, Jun 20-25, Oral presentation
Active Visual Segmentation,?IEEE Transaction on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (TPAMI), Vol 34, No. 2, p639-653, April 2012.
Simultaneous Camera Pose and Correspondence Estimation with Motion Coherence,?International Journal of Computer Vision, 96(2): 145-161 2012
Quasi-Parallax for Nearly Parallel Frontal Eyes --a possible role of binocular overlap during rapid locomotion, accepted for publication in International Journal of Computer Vision, June 2012.
Seeing Double Without Confusion: Structure-from-Motion in Highly Ambiguous Scenes, CVPR 2012.
Block-sparse RPCA for Consistent Foreground Detection, ECCV2012.
Diminished Reality using Appearance and 3D Geometry of Internet Photo Collections, ISMAR 2013.
Minimal Basis Facility Location for Subspace Segmentation, ICCV2013.
Perspective Motion Segmentation via Collaborative Clustering, ICCV2013. Oral presentation
Video Co-segmentation for Meaningful Action Extraction, ICCV2013.
Semantic Segmentation without Annotating Segments, ICCV2013.
SCAMS: Simultaneous Clustering and Model Selection, CVPR2014.
Actionness-assisted Recognition of Actions, ICCV2015.
Psychophysical Domain
Slant and Tilt Perception: A computational and psychophysical study . "Lecture Notes in Computer Science?Vol 1843, 2000. ?2000 by Springer-Verlag
Absolute distance perception during in-depth head movement: Calibrating optic flow with extra-retinal information. Vision Research, 42(16), pp. 1991-2003, 2002.
The visual perception of plane tilt from motion in small field and large field: psychophysics and theory, Vision Research, Volume 46, Issue 20, October 2006, Pages 3494-3513.
Scene-based shot change detection . Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 79: (2) 224-235 Aug 2000. ?2000 by ACADEMIC PRESS
Establishment Shot Detection Using Qualitative Motion. IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, June 18 - 20, 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, Volume II, p. 85-90.
Framework for synthesizing semantic-level indexes. Multimedia Tools and Applications 20(2): 135-158; Jun 2003.
Synergizing Spatial and Temporal Texture. IEEE Transactions on Image Processing 11(10), pp. 1179-1191, 2002.
Addressing the problems of Bayesian Network classification, IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, Volume 16 , Issue 2, February 2004, Pages: 230 ? 244.
Affective Understanding in Film , IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Volume: 16 Issue: 6 June 2006. Page(s): 689- 704.
A Taxonomy of Directing Semantics for Film Shot Classification, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, Volume 19, No. 10, October 2009, pp. 1529-1542.
My Teaching
?/span> EE6901 3D Vision & EE4212 Computer Vision, the former an advanced Ph.D. level course and the latter a fourth year course.
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Friday, May 25, 2007 | 7:27 a.m.
The anger many commentators have directed at President Bush over the Iraq war has, in some quarters, now turned on Democrats, such as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Most notably was the jeremiad by MSNBC's Keith Olbermann this week that repeated his scorn of Bush but then turned on Reid and the Democrats, whom he accused of betrayal with what he called surrender on withdrawal from Iraq. He all but compared Reid to Neville Chamberlain and said Reid and other Democrats "have failed us." He accused Reid of leading the party and country "right off a cliff." Olbermann's rants against Bush have become YouTube fodder for months. But this was even more vitriolic and surely will strike a chord.


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Ryan E.wrote a question about Marmot Sonar Tee T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's on August 11, 2011
Does anyone know how these new Marmot...
Does anyone know how these new Marmot shirts fit? Hopefully not like the previous season?
Does anyone know how these new Marmot shirts fit? Hopefully not like the previous season?
How is the length on this shirt? So many tees shrink into belly shirts after being put through the dryer.
It's hard to find a t-shirt that's cut properly these days, in my opinion. If you can get past the price of this one, it's really got a great fit - cut slim in the midsection, long enough to make it past your waistline, even after the dryer.
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The fit around the body is trim, which is great, but the length comes way up after drying.
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Sizing is bizarre. I typically wear Medium, but it was too short, so I exchanged for a Large. The Large was the same length as the Medium, just wider. Plus the graphic is set low on the chest. Just an odd shirt overall.
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I know this is probably a subjective question, but what is the *intended* fit of this jacket? I just picked up a Medium, which is what all my other Marmot jackets are, and it's pretty darn slender (5'10", 170). I could put a couple base layers under it, but I've seen people say they're putting mid-weight fleece underneath...there's no way I could do that with the size I've got.
That being said, it's certainly not uncomfortable - the sleeves are long enough and the bottom goes low enough (although the armpits are a little high). It's just not going to accomodate any type of heavy layer underneath.
I don't mind slimmer-fitting clothing normally, but I don't want to be missing the point of this jacket. Should I return it and size up? Any opinions are much appreciated.


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Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has trusted his franchise with African American head coach Mike Tomlin and in two years he has reward his owner with a berth in Super Bowl XLIII
Two years ago when Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney named a replacement for retired long-time coach Bill Cowher you could hear a pin drop as the pro football community was so quiet.
In 2003 the NFL established the 'Rooney Rule' named for the chairman of the league's diversity committee to force franchises to interview at least one minority candidate for its head coaching vacancies.
Rooney is the most respected owner of the entire league, an EF Hutton type that when he speaks people listens, but many were in a state of silent shock when Rooney himself selected then 34-year-old Mike Tomlin to lead his Rolls Royce franchise.
Tomlin became the 10th African American head coach in the history of the NFL when he took over the Steelers in 2007.
Now in just his second season at the helm, he will be leading the franchise in the NFL with the most Super Bowl victories (five) against a team (Arizona Cardinals) which has never even played in one.
There are more real story lines to go around for this Super Bowl than can be compiled in a reporter's notebook, but Tomlin is a huge one.
He will be the youngest coach to ever lead his team to the Super Bowl, the third Black head coach, and can become the second Black to win the most popular sporting event in the world.
Including Tomin, there are six Black coaches in the NFL: Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati, Lovie Smith in Chicago, Mike Singletary of the San Francisco, Jim Caldwell of the Indianapolis Colts and Raheem Morris of Tampa Bay.
However rarely does a Black inherit a job with an elite franchise as the Steelers. The Bengals in Cincy are among the worst franchises in the league, the once fabled Bears were reeling when Smith took over, Singletary has infused hope into the woeful 49ers, Morris takes over a solid Tampa Bay team and Caldwell was the coach in waiting to replace the stable hand of Tony Dungy in Indy.
However Romeo Crennell was canned in Cleveland after the Browns struggled mightily and Herm Edwards was fired in Kansas City with a core of young and inexperienced players.
There is little wonder why many of those franchises continue to struggle to achieve any level of consistent success because the coaching turnover ratio is high and every owner wants a quick fix to their mess.
Not so in Pittsburgh where Tomlin is only the third head coach since 1969 and already has a higher winning percentage than Hall of Fame Steelers coach Chuck Noll and Cowher.
A former defensive backs coach under Dungy's treasured coaching tree, Tomlin spent five seasons as defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from 2001-05 before he landed the Steelers gig.
After leading the Steelers to the postseason as a rookie coach in 2007, this season began with the daunted task of the Steelers facing arguably the most competitive schedule in the history of the league.
The former standout wide receiver for William & Mary where he had 101 receptions for 2,053 yards and 20 touchdowns, Tomlin has taken the expected success of the Steelers in stride.
On the day of the historical presidential inauguration of President Barack Obama, he postponed his press conference so that he would not interfere.
Tomlin has said that his achievements pale greatly in comparison to what President Obama has achieved.
He is a man who clearly understands and respects his position as a coach of the Steelers and the history of America.
Immediately after the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens for the third consecutive time to advance to the Super Bowl XLIII, Tomlin told reporters he will have to get right back into the lab and go to work.
Success for Tomlin has come so fast, but he is bright enough to not allow the opportunity slip past him, and wise enough to know that in a town of winners and hard workers such as Pittsburgh, the only thing that's important after winning this one is winning the next one.


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Business and residential wireless services users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are very sophisticated and highly mobile. They are also very demanding and expect their service providers to enable them to fully use their mobile devices for such things as on-demand TV and video conferencing at any time and any place. This growing demand has placed pressure on service providers in the Persian Gulf to upgrade their networks to support high-speed data services with low latency and quality of experience (QoE) for all users.
With cellular service providers seeking to extend the reach of their macro cellular networks, move capacity to where the heavy user are, and do so in an eco-friendly and cost-effective manner, the Etisalat tests and the result were significant validation of all aspects of a holistic approach to network migration to next generation capabilities. They showed that even in a geographically challenging environment, small cell solutions deliver on the promise of more capacity at lower cost. Tests are now over and the rollout will commence.


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Earlier this week (January 7th, 2013), USA Superior Court Judge Emilie H. Elias ordered the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California to release 30,000 pages of classified Catholic files that name some high-ranking Church officials. The documents relate to Vatican priests accused of molesting children, and were used to help more than 550 plaintiffs settle with the archdiocese in 2007 for a record-breaking $US660 million. At that time, the files associated with the cases were ordered to be released to the public, but the Vatican argued for a process to firstly edit some personnel files before their release. Attorneys for the archdiocese wanted the names of Church hierarchs recorded in the documents to be blacked out, as was permitted by a 2010 order by Judge Dickran Tevrizian, who said he feared that releasing the names may be used to 'embarrass or ridicule the Church'. In December 2012, the 'Associated Press' and the 'Los Angeles Times' intervened in the case and argued in court papers that the heavy redactions of the sort proposed by the Church would prevent the public from learning which top Vatican officials knew about the plague of pedophile priests, and their involvement in the cover-up of the scandal. Attorneys for the media's challenge contended that the Vatican's secrecy concerns were motivated by 'a desire to avoid further embarrassment' for the Church, rather than the privacy worries of the people named in the documents, as was claimed by the Church.
Rumors that Pope John Paul II is named in the files
Victims' association, 'Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests' (SNAP) has welcomed Judge Elias's decision, stating: 'We're thrilled and grateful that a California judge is refusing to protect corrupt Catholic officials by keeping long-secret and long-promised church abuse records hidden any longer'. It is believed that the names revealed in the documents range from priests at local churches, various bishops and cardinals, Pope John Paul II, and then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI today) who, since 2001 oversaw clerical sex abuse cases for the Vatican. As is now being revealed by the international media, the priesthood culture that operated under Pope John Paul II covered up the most grievous crimes and sins of child sex abuse, and many perpetrators were shielded by John Paul II himself, one example being the late Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado, a Mexican pedophile priest who founded the Legionaries of Christ.
Something people should know about Pope John Paul II
Little does the public know that secret cash settlements to victims started shortly after John Paul II assumed the papal chair, and skyrocketed during his long pontificate. Nor do they know that dozens of known abuser priests took refuge in ministries in Third World countries with the blessing of both Pope John Paul II and his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Under the papacy of John Paul II, the Catholic Church was revealed to be, and still is, a cesspool of pedophiles and pederasts priests. In October, 1992, and with the knowledge of John Paul II, the Fall River diocese secretly settled claims with 68 victims of notorious Catholic pedophile priest, Father James Porter (1935-2005), a convicted child sex molester and rapist, without disclosing the financial amounts involved. Another 31 lawsuits were settled later, again without disclosure of the sums of money involved, but a Vatican insider with connections to the IOR (Vatican Bank) told a Vatileaks representative that the secret settlements exceeded $US350 million.
Calling popes to accountability
Pope John Paul II went to his grave refusing to meet with victims of Church sex crimes and never voiced any apologies or regrets regarding his priesthood's sexual abuse of minors or the Church of Rome's premeditated cover-ups of hundreds of thousands of offenses. His stubborn refusals to demand the resignation of cardinals and bishops who aided, abetted, and suppressed the crimes are testimony to his callous indifference towards victims. Little did he realize that after his death, both he and Pope Benedict XVI would be revealed as the two major architects of the cover-up of the massive extent of priesthood sex scandals in the Catholic Church all over the world.
The Hague and a central secret
The institutionalized nature of Catholicism's rampant criminal activity reveals the true nature of not only Pope John Paul II, but also the full Vatican bureaucracy that supports and encourages people with pedophilic persuasions into its priesthood and then systematically and knowingly conceals their felonies when the true motives of many priests are publicly exposed. The imminent release of this enormous collection of incriminating files may reveal a central Vatican secret about Pope John Paul II and assist the case currently in the International Criminal Court in The Hague to try Pope Benedict XVI and three cardinals for 'crimes against humanity'. The release of the names in the confidential documents that the Vatican has aggressively tried to suppress for the last five years might help uncover the extent of a corrupt Vatican bureaucracy that has left the faith of many Catholic communities in tatters.


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I'd be interested in listening to this album, as a fan of uncle tupelo/mid-90s alt.country.
I remember liking "Passenger Side"
Album Rating: 3.0i love this band so much, nice review
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ISuppli: Apple to dominate tablet market through 2012
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SAN FRANCISCOApple Inc.'s iPad is set to continue dominating the tablet computer market through at least 2012, accounting for nearly two-thirds of tablet shipments that year, according to a forecast released Wednesday (Aug. 25) by market research firm iSuppli Corp.
The iPad is expected to account for 74.1 percent of global tablet shipments in 2010, 70.4 percent of shipments in 2011 and 61.7 percent of shipments in 2012, according to the forecast.
Though there are a number of rival products in the works, iSuppli (El Segundo, Calif.) said it doesn't expect the iPad to face any real competition until sometime next year. Even if consumers are drawn to the rival products, it will take Apple's competitors until at least 2012 to develop ecosystems of tablet applications and content that can rival those of Apple, iSuppli said.
"Although the iPad has been on the market for only a few months, powerful interests throughout the technology business are devoting enormous resources to challenge and topple Apple's domination in this fast-growing marketplace," said Rhoda Alexander, director of monitor research at iSuppli, in a statement. "However, if recent history is any lesson, it will take some time for these companies to get their products to market, longer for them to offer necessary software support and infrastructure, and an even lengthier period to begin to rival the overall user experience Apple is able to deliver."
Last month iSuppli said it expects Apple to ship 12.9 million iPad units this year, followed by 36.5 million next year and 50.4 million in 2012.
ISuppli draws parallels between the introduction of iPad and that of the iPhone several years ago. Launched in June 2007, the iPhone was followed by a range of competing products over the next two years, including the Samsung F700, the UTStarcom XV6800, the Google G1 and the Palm Pre. But it took nearly three years for the competition to offer phones that were not just in the ballpark of being comparable to the iPhone, but also were truly differentiated and superior in some respects, according to iSupplis mobile market research. These phones today include the Motorola Droid, coming 29 months after the iPhone introduction, and the HTC Evo 4G, released 36 months after the iPhone, iSuppli said.
ISuppli said it considers a number of current products to be iPad competitors, including Android- and Windows 7-based tablets from Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Inc. and Lenovo. But the market research firm does not believe any of these are a serious competitor to the iPad.
"Companies are quickly developing products that match or exceed some of the surface hardware specifications of the Apple iPad," Alexander said. "But its still unlikely that any of the competitors will be able to equal the overall performance experience of the iPad."
According to Alexander, Apple's complete integration of hardware, software, operating system and applications is what sets the iPad apart. "And on that basisan integrated hardware/software designwe don't see anything in the marketplace at present that seems likely to rival what Apple is offering in tablets today," Alexander said.
Alexander noted that leaked images of an apparently forthcoming tablet from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., similar it its Galaxy phone, are now in wide circulation. He also noted that rumors are rampant that Research in Motion Ltd. will offer an iPad competitor following its recent purchase of the "BlackPad" domain name.
But Alexander said he believes the most interesting near-term iPad competition is likely to come from HP, which has experience in building PC-level devices, as well as access to a proprietary WebOS through the companys Palm acquisition. HPs iPad challenger is unlikely to appear before 2011 and probably will include multiple products, Alexander said.
Rumors have also surfaced that Google will release a Chrome OS tablet on this years Black Friday, Nov. 26, but that seems unlikely given that iSuppli sources indicate the initial Chrome OS does not have touch screen display support, Alexander said.
ISuppli is offering for sale through its website Alexander's latest report on portable and desktop computing.


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Peavy will likely face Cubs on Wednesday
Peavy will likely face Cubs on Wednesday
Jake Peavy will start one of those three night games, with Peavy indicating on Saturday how that start looks as if it will come Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
"Hopefully, he stays healthy," said Guillen of Peavy. "That's the main thing. Hopefully, he can go out there and not go back and do the same stuff we have been doing all year.
"He has been traveling all over the country just to try to pitch for us. It's hard for this guy. It gets to the point where I feel for him, because I know he went through a lot of difficulty."
Peavy made his latest, and what he hopes will be his final, Minor League rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte this past Thursday. So, Tuesday would be the earliest the right-hander could start.
His strained right groin got through this latest test with high marks, with Peavy having to come off the mound and make a play on a bunt and then cover first on another bunt. He's ready to improve on a 5-2 career mark against the Cubs and then help propel the White Sox toward the top of the American League Central without any more injury interruptions.
"I'm excited to pitch in the Cubs-Sox series and excited to pitch at home in that series," said Peavy, who termed his nine-strikeout rehab start on Thursday as more of a cautionary measure with his recent injury history. "I had a couple games against those guys. They're starting to play good baseball. I've watched some video. I'm excited to get back there and put a big league uniform on and try to help."
Guillen indicated Peavy's return would mean a six-man White Sox rotation at least through the All-Star break.


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The view from Villa Latif that we have been going to since 2006 of the rock Tombs. We never get tired of looking them. Dated around the 2nd quarter of the 4th century BC
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jhm (167752) 2014-07-21 3:55
Hello Arnie,
A nice blue colour of the swimming pool, excellent perspective and depth picture.
You create a very pleasant picture.
Excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice new week,
berek (50508) 2014-07-25 8:24
Hi Arnie
a beautiful night view. light management is very successful. of congratulations
have a good weekend.
Burak Erek
lousat (103153) 2014-07-25 9:52
Hi Arnie,a beautiful night pic with a great contrast between the blue of swimming pool and the warm colors upside,excellent exposure and very good detail too,i like it!Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano.
mcmtanyel (35229) 2014-08-10 20:53
Hello Arnie,
I was going to be a smart Alec and write something to the effect that the pool looks quite well for its 2400+ years of age when I noticed that the ancient tombs you mention are actually in the b/g. A very nice juxtaposition of the old and the new!
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Funeral services for Marjorie N. Crockett, 89, were held Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at First Baptist
Church in Rockdale. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale. Rev. Jack Chelf and Chaplain Margaret Clemings officiated.
Mrs. Crockett died peacef ul ly at her home in Rockdale on Wednesday, Dec. 26, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born May 10, 1923, in Breckenridge to Ira Benjamin and Algia Mae (Brown) Bullock.
Mrs. Crockett was a longtime resident of Rockdale.
She had owned and operated the Rainbow Courts Motel & Apartments in Rockdale.
Among the many things that she enjoyed were traveling, gardening and being a lifetime member of Linwood Acres Garden Club, her church, cooking, especially for her family and friends, crossword puzzles and the Republican party.
She was known as a gracious hostess and for her family, which included her kitties. Christmas was her favorite holiday, so it is no surprise that she chose this time of the year to leave her family and friends with another reason to celebrate her life and the holiday season.
Mrs. Crockett was preceded in death by her parents, Algia Mae and I.B. Bullock; a brother, Floyd Bullock; a sister, Royce Lee Patton; her husband and father of her children, H.H. "Mack" McKinney; and her husband, H.A. "Speedy" Crockett.
Survivor are a son, Hal McKinney and Patti Stevens of Rockdale and Sante Fe, New Mexico; three daughters, Johnnielyn Brown and husband Doug of Rockdale, Susan McFarland and husband Bob of Austin, Joan Ratliff and husband Dan of Rockdale; three grandchildren, Peri Janis and husband Patrick of Gilbert, Arizona, Rob Tracy and wife Angie, and Ryan Tracy, all of Lawrenceville, Illinois; and five great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Glaser, Jack Janis, Lili Janis, Rowe Tracy and Reese Tracy.
Memorials may be made to PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) of Rockdale, c/o Dr. Lucile Estell, 611 W. Bell St., Rockdale, TX 76567 or Odyssey Hospice, 2626-B S. 37th St., Temple, TX 76504.


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Big Ten Power Rankings: Did Braxton Miller Lead Buckeyes Up in the Rankings?September 25, 2011
Ohio State freshman Braxton Miller resurrected hope for Buckeyes fans in leading his team to a decisive 37-17 win over Colorado. Miller appears to be the future in Columbus and it appears that the future is now.
Can Braxton Miller continue the history of success and lead Ohio State to another 10-win season?
Buckeyes fans, however, need to temper their hope that they will be able to post another 10-win season with the reality that in October the Buckeyes will have to play Michigan State, Nebraska, Illinois and Wisconsin on consecutive weekends.
Here are this week's power rankings for the Leaders and Legends divisions.
Leaders Division
No. 6 Indiana (1-3): Indiana laid an egg in Denton, Texas. The Mean Green of North Texas dominated the Hoosiers for three quarters and took a 24-0 lead into the fourth quarter. The Hoosiers lost the war in the trenches as they were only able to rush for 50 yards. Indiana, to its credit, didn't quit and came back to score three touchdowns in the final quarter to cut the final margin to 24-21. Next up, The Hoosiers host Penn State. Indiana is going to have a long Big Ten season.
No. 5 Purdue (2-1): The Boilermakers had a bye this past week. Next up, Notre Dame. The Boilermakers may be catching the Fighting Irish at the right time as Notre Dame looked very poor against Pittsburgh.
No. 4 Penn State (3-1): The Nittany Lions crushed Eastern Michigan 34-6 as Matt McGloin threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns. The win for the Nittany Lions was costly as linebacker Michael Mauti, the leading tackler for Penn State, is likely lost for the year after suffering an ACL injury. Starting cornerback D'Anton Lynn's availability as of Sunday morning was unknown as he was strapped to a backboard after he injured his neck; hopefully Lynn has not suffered a long-term injury. Next up, the Nittany Lions travel to Indiana. Penn State should get a win as it gets healthy for the rest of the Big Ten schedule.
No. 3 Illinois (4-0): The Illini almost suffered their second consecutive loss to Western Michigan as they trailed 13-10 at halftime. Illinois quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase struggled to find his rhythm all day; he was also sacked hard three times and got his bell rung on several occasions. The Illini however did grind out a 23-20 victory over the Broncos, but Coach Ron Zook has to be concerned with the play of his defense as they gave up more than 300 passing yards. The Illini continue to enjoy home cooking as their first five games of the season have been at home. Next up, Northwestern. Wildcat quarterback Dan Persa is expected to make his first start of the season.
No. 2 Ohio State (3-1): The numbers for freshman quarterback Braxton Miller weren't outstanding as he ran for 78 yards and passed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Miller was very poised and this might be the beginning of a new era in Columbus as he was able to play turnover-free football in the Buckeyes' 37-17 win over Colorado. Running back Jordan Hill noted that, "[Miller] was calm. He's going to be special." The Buffaloes have now lost 19 consecutive road games. Next up, Michigan State. The Buckeyes face four tough games in a row with Nebraska, Illinois and Wisconsin on deck. Ohio State needs to start this gauntlet with a win.
No. 1 Wisconsin (4-0): Wisconsin routed South Dakota 59-10 in a lopsided affair. The Badgers could have bludgeoned South Dakota even worse but failed to take care of several scoring opportunities in the first half. Next up, Nebraska comes to town for the Big Ten showdown game of the season for the Badgers. A Wisconsin win and the Badgers could run the table.
Legends Division
No. 6 Minnesota (1-3): The Gophers were embarrassed by North Dakota State 37-24. "Coach outcoached me, their team outplayed us and they deserved to win the game," said Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill, who added, "I feel bad for our students. I feel bad for the state of Minnesota. I feel bad for our fans, and I feel bad for our kids." What more is there to say about the game? Next up, the Gophers travel to Ann Arbor to play Michigan; Minnesota will have its hands full trying to stop Denard Robinson.
No. 5 Northwestern (2-1): The Wildcats were idle this past week. Next up, Illinois. Quarterback Dan Persa's return to the lineup is very timely for Northwestern.
No. 4 Michigan State (3-1): The Spartans rebounded nicely from their loss to Notre Dame last week in pummeling Central Michigan 45-7. Michigan State dominated the Chippewas from the beginning as they raced out to a 31-0 lead at halftime. Next up, Ohio State. The Spartans have a very tough October as, after the Buckeyes, the Spartans play Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska. Michigan State needs to get the month off on the right note with a win over Ohio State.
No. 3 Iowa (3-1): The Hawkeyes trounced Louisiana-Monroe 45-17 in a game which Iowa did something that is out of character for them but hopefully is the start of a new trend. The Hawkeyes went with a no-huddle offense. Quarterback James Vandenberg had another stellar game as he threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns. Next up, the Hawkeyes have a bye this week.
No. 2 Michigan (4-0): Denard Robinson did a great job running the ball against San Diego State as he scored three rushing touchdowns and gained 200 yards against the Aztecs. Robinson is now the second all-time leading rushing quarterback in Big Ten history. The Wolverines broke their bad habit of getting off to a slow start as they rushed out to a 21-0 halftime lead over San Diego State. Next up, Michigan hosts Minnesota in the Wolverines' fifth straight home game of the year.
No. 1 Nebraska (4-0): Nebraska beat Wyoming 38-14 as a reported 32,617 fans saw the action in War Memorial Stadium. The Cornhuskers allowed the Cowboys to go in at halftime with thoughts of a potential upset in their minds as Nebraska only led by a touchdown. Nebraska had a very good third quarter scoring 10 points and put separation between them and the Cowboys; which begs the question as to whether Nebraska is a great team or merely a very good team. Next up, the Cornhuskers travel to Madison to take on Wisconsin in the Big Ten game of the season.


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Children's Room Book Discussion
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, 12:20 p.m.Northeast Library
Children's Room Book Discussion
Darby is the title and the main character of the book selected for the next book club discussion in the children's room. Join me on Saturday, February 5, 2010 at 3:00 in the afternoon for a discussion of the book Darby by Jonathon Scott Fuqua. It was chosen because it is a "We the People Bookshelf on A More Perfect Union" selection by the American Library Association.
This book is set in South Carolina after the Civil War and before the Civil Rights Movement. The characters represent the thinking of the day and expose those things we would rather forget. As a nine-year-old, Darby is able to express her thoughts in words very well and makes an impact on her commmunity by contributing to the Bennettsville Times, the local newspaper, with a little help from her friend, Evette.
Darby has won much attention from various groups. To name a few: Book Sense Top Five (Summer 2002), Girl's Life Magazine Top Ten (Summer 2002), Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner, and the Human Rights Citizenship Commission in Alberta, Canada. It was a Mark Twain Award Finalist and an honorable mention for the Joan Sugarman Award which awards the best children's books in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The author, Jonathon Scott Fuqua has lived in Virginia and now resides in Baltimore, Maryland.
Judith Oliver, Children's Librarian, Northest Branch Library


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Against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers reminded fans exactly why they are battling for last place, not first place. The Lakers committed turnovers and lacked intensity on defense. All-in-all, it was a bad night, and the Lakers lost to the worst team in the NBA, again.
The Bucks only have 14 wins on the season, and two of those wins came against the Lakers. Although the game was never a blowout that got out of hand, the Lakers did not lead the entire second half. The Bucks were just better, which is a painful realization considering the Bucks are bottom of the standings in the NBA.
On the night, the Lakers' defense allowed the Bucks to shoot 55.7 percent from the field. Even though Milwaukee turned the ball over 19 times, the Lakers were one worse with 20 giveaways in the loss.
LA won the battle on the boards 38-33, but when the game was on the line, the Lakers failed to corral the ball on the defensive glass. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers dropped their guard and allowed five offensive rebounds that ultimately cost the game. Down the stretch, LA failed to pull in a rebound off a missed free throw and a defensive board under the basket.
Ignoring the result for a moment, Jordan Hill tied his personal best of 28 points to go along with 16 rebounds. However, nine of those boards came on the offensive end, and the defensive glass is where the Lakers lost the game.
Off the bench, Nick Young finished with 17 points and had half a look at a tie with 0.6 left on the clock. That effort, matching the Lakers' defensive effort, was well short of what was required.
The Bucks had lost eight in a row, and the Lakers had won two in a row. Trends and records went out the window on Thursday night, though, as the Lakers looked like the second best team in the contest. Truthfully, the same could have been said for the first time these teams played at Staples Center.
With the victory, the Bucks actually move to within one game of Philadelphia. For those who do not understand what "tanking" is, the Philadelphia 76ers have lost 26 games in a row. The Bucks may be bad, but the 76ers are worse. Even the Lakers beat the 76ers--once.
For the Lakers, the loss gave them the sixth-worst record in the NBA. If this keeps up, the Lakers are due for a high draft pick.
"We don't want to get a high pick this way," Hill said after the game. "We're still going to try to win the rest of the games."


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Profits melt away | There's no recovering from late blight once you get it, warns pathologist
A concerted effort has begun in Alberta to raise awareness about the nastiness of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes.
Once an occasional problem in Alberta fields and gardens, late blight infestation has occurred at some level over the last several years, raising concerns among crop specialists and vegetable producers.
"We used to see the disease once in a blue moon, so to speak," said Alberta Agriculture plant pathologist Michael Harding.
"Every once in awhile the conditions would be conducive, and some inoculum would end up causing some local problems. But we've never really had three or four years in a row, like we have recently, where we've had significant late blight issues."
Jeremy Carter, technical director with Potato Growers of Alberta, said he and executive director Terence Hochstein calculated that late blight cost producers $12.5 million in extra chemical applications last year.
The inoculum can also wreak havoc on stored potatoes because it favours humid conditions.
"You've spent all that money to get that crop in the shed and now it's melting in the shed. And it really melts. They (potatoes) pour out the door. It's not pretty," he said.
"It's a major disease for potatoes, and we've got it here now. We're wanting to get on top of it."
PGA is planning grower sessions on late blight this winter. Details will be released later this month.
As well, Harding has held a webinar to educate the public about the disease because anyone who plants tomatoes or potatoes or grows a garden can play a role in controlling late blight.
"It's designed to let people know that if they have tomatoes, potatoes and even some ornamentals in their gardens, whether they have market gardens or just backyard home gardens … there are some things that all Albertans can do to help us prevent or eradicate this problem," Harding said.
Late blight spreads by spores on the wind called sporangia, so gardens can infect fields and vice versa.
Harding said evidence indicates transplanted tomatoes are part of the problem. The key is to select disease-free plants and cull any plant that shows late blight symptoms.
"There's no recovering from late blight once you get it," said Harding.
"A lot of backyard gardens were lost last year to late blight and in 2010 it was even worse."
Symptoms include dark brown or black lesions on leaves that are not bound by the leaf veins. Under humid conditions, infected plant leaves will also develop fuzzy white growth on the undersides.
Plants with those symptoms should be pulled, kept in a black garbage bag in the sun for several days and then disposed with other garbage.
All plants should be desiccated and buried if large areas are involved. The spores cannot live long in soil, nor can they live through prairie winters.
Infection of even a few plants can generate thousands of spores, which can travel far on the wind.
"It's the aerial infections and the airborne sporangia that are really the reason that the epidemics get going ferociously," Harding said.
Alberta has become known as a clean potato producing region for both processing potatoes and seed. Late blight awareness and control is important to maintaining that reputation, he added.
- The disease is considered one of the most serious potato and tomato diseases worldwide.
- It is caused by fungal pathogen phytophthora infestans.
- It was primarily responsible forthe 1840s Irish potato famine.
- There are protective fungicides but no cure once plants are infected.
- Potato seed treatments are effective in control.
- Eggplant, peppers, petunias and some weeds can be infected.
- It can infect all plant parts, causing rapid death.
- Infective spores travel on wind, by rain or water splash.
- Pathogen can survive on infected potatoes, in cull piles and in volunteer potatoes.
- The disease favours warm, humid conditions.
- Dark lesions on leaves aren't bound by leaf veins.
- Lesions may have yellow edge.
- Fluffy white growth can be found on lesion edges and leaf undersides.
- Tubers develop reddish brown rot.
- Plant disease-free seed or transplants.
- Bury, freeze or compost diseased plant material.
- Hill potatoes well.
- Avoid over-fertilization to reduce canopy thickness.
- Encourage good airflow around plants.
- Scout early and often.