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Scripture: Luke 6:37-42
(Preached at FBC Nitro 1/15/2012)
One of my favorite movies is the 1998 classic "The Mask of Zorro" with Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas. I've watched it several times – to me it is a classic, one that doesn't get old easily. In the opening of the story the character Alejandro, played by Antonio Banderas, meets the aged Zorro, played by Anthony Hopkins. Alejandro is drunk over the recent loss of his brother, who was killed at the hands of a mercenary soldier. An old, bearded, unrecognizable Zorro strikes up a conversation with him.
During the conversation the mercenary appears across the street, and Alejandro tries to leave the tavern to stop him. Zorro prevents him, and Alejandro pulls a sword to fight the unknown legend. He is quickly subdued and knocked to the floor, and then informed how his life had just been saved. Attacking a trained soldier while drunk and undisciplined would have been a quick death for Alejandro. Zorro then makes an offer to train Alejandro, to teach him how to move, how to think, how to fight, how to live like a true hero. He then says to him, "There is saying, a very old saying, "When the pupil is ready, the Master will appear."
Listen to what Jesus says in verse 40 of our passage, "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher." When the pupil is ready, the Master will appear. Jesus in this passage is calling us to follow Him in living a life of grace. When we do so, others will see Him in us. There are many spiritual traits we could seek to display to others. Zeal, Biblical knowledge, holiness, peace, joy, self-control — all of them have their place. The most powerful one of them all, the most Divine, the one that allows people to see Jesus in us more than any other, is grace.
Grace is defined by Nelson's Bible Dictionary as "favor or kindness shown without regard to the worth or merit of the one who receives it and in spite of what that person deserves." Jesus is calling us not just to demonstrate grace on occasion, but to live a life characterized by grace. When we do so, it means at least three things, according to our passage.
First of all, living a life of grace means to accept others different from you. Verse 37 says, "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;" We hear this beginning phrase often nowadays – don't judge others. When taken to the extreme, it means do not be discerning, do not seek to distinguish right from wrong. Nowhere in the Bible does God tells us not to be discerning, to make no distinction between light and darkness. Instead, we are told to be wise as serpents, that by their fruit, by the evidence of their lives, we will know them. Discernment and distinction of right and wrong are vital traits in this day and age, perhaps more vital now than at any time in history. What we are being told here by Jesus is not to reject, not to condemn, not to look down our noses. If any group of people are to be loving and accepting of others despite their differences, despite their sin, it is to be followers of Jesus Christ. In first century Judea life was based on the idea that some people were acceptable, and some people were not Jews saw themselves as more acceptable to God than non-Jews. They even referred to Gentiles as "dogs," as less than human. Rich people were seen as more blessed and acceptable to God than poor people. The physically strong and healthy were seen as righteous, while people with chronic diseases or disabilities were judged to be sinners. Some people were seen as human beings, some were seen as sub-human. This kind of judgment is what Jesus condemns here. When we condemn someone, when we say that a person has no worth, that an individual really doesn't matter that much to God, we are doing something that grieves the heart of our Lord Jesus. We may discern that another person or another group is wrong in their thinking or wrong in their actions, but when we begin valuing another person or group less, then we've crossed the line from spirituality to sin. This kind of judgment opens the door for terrible things such as segregation, abuse, and ultimately to killing off individuals and groups because they are deemed sub-human.
In Jesus' day this kind of thing was common practice, but it also happens today with many of us who call ourselves Christians. We disagree with others on theology, politics, lifestyle, etc., then we cross the line and devalue them as people because they are different than us. When we take that step, when we cross that line, we are grieving the heart of God and bringing shame on the cause of Christ. What may have once been a shining witness for Jesus becomes a reason for others to reject Him. In a 2008 a book was published called, "UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity" by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. It is based on research done among non-Christian twenty-somethings. One of the main findings is that we as Christians are perceived as being judgmental. The authors say, "Nearly nine out of ten young outsiders (87 percent) said that the term 'judgmental' accurately describes present-day Christianity….Just to put this in practical terms, when you introduce yourself to a twenty-something neighbor, and you mention your faith, chances are he or she will think of you as judgmental."
Whether or not we feel we are judgmental, the point is that many non-Christians today perceive us as that way. Pastor Jud Wilhite shares the story of a church member named Cody Huff. Before Cody became a member at Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, he was sleeping in an open field next to the church building. At one time Cody was making loads of money as a famous bass pro fisherman who had even been featured on ESPN. He had a problem with drugs however, that he just couldn't overcome. He began a crack addiction that led him to smoke up $600,000 worth of savings, his house, his Harley, his new boat. He smoked away everything to his name and ended up homeless. A man who had eaten at fine restaurants and interacted with celebrities had bottomed out and was now sleeping in an open field.
Some people from the church's homeless ministry were handing out sandwiches in the park where Cody slept, and they told him he could get a shower at Central Christian Church. The last place Cody wanted to go was a church, but he hadn't bathed in so long that even other homeless men couldn't stand his smell anymore. Cody explains what happened next: "I walked into the church, and this lady named Michelle, who knew me from the homeless ministry, said, 'Good morning, Cody. How are you?' Then she looked at me, and she said, 'Cody, you need a hug.' And I said, 'Honey, you don't want to touch me because I haven't had a shower in 3 months.'
"If Michelle heard me, she didn't seem to care. She walked up, and she looked in my eyes, and she gave me a big hug and told me that Jesus loved me. In that split second, I was somebody. She even remembered my name. That was the point where I knew that God was alive in this world."
Over the next several weeks, Cody's life began to be restored. He gave his life to Christ. He started leading a Bible study in the park for other homeless people. "That was over 3 years ago," Jud says. "Now he's married, and he and his wife serve faithfully in our homeless ministry every weekend. He has his own business. From ashes, God has raised him up to use him as an instrument." His involvement in ministry all started with the warm embrace of a single church member who was living a life of grace, and accepted someone much different than herself. Living a life of grace means to accept others different from you.
Then, living a life of grace means to give to others less fortunate than you. Verse 38 says, "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." When we look at this verse in its context, it isn't promoting any kind of get rich quick scheme. It is connecting giving with a life of grace. When we follow Christ, we give. We become more and more generous, because Jesus is generous. As we increasing follow Jesus and give away from ourselves, He will take care of our needs abundantly. The point here is not just to give, but to give to people whom we may feel aren't worthy of our giving, people who don't deserve our money or our time or our effort. The point here is to give with grace. What is grace? "favor or kindness shown without regard to the worth or merit of the one who receives it and in spite of what that person deserves."
While preparing for this message I read about a college student in Minneapolis named April. She is a Christian actively involved in a ministry group. There was a mosque in her community that had burned down due to an arson attack. The leader of the mosque, the imam, appealed to the community for help in cleaning up and rebuilding after the fire. April answered the call. When others in her ministry group heard about what she was doing, that she was actually helping Muslims rebuild their mosque, they confronted her about it. "Why would you help them? They are the ones we are fighting against. They are the enemy." April responded, "I disagree with their beliefs, I disagree with their worship. But they're my neighbors, and I have to help them. I have to love them. That's what Christ has commanded us to do." Sadly, April was expelled from her Christian group.
Living a life of grace means to give to others less fortunate than you, including spiritually less fortunate than you. Sometimes we may even look down our noses not at mosque in our neighborhood, but at the established church. We see that things are not as they should be, that beliefs are not as Biblical as they should be and that lifestyles are not as godly as they should be. We disagree with some of the beliefs in the local church, we disagree with some of the worship in the local church, we really disagree with the politics of the local church. We then determine that they are not worthy of any money or time or energy. The thing is, they are our spiritual family, they are our brothers and sisters in Christ. More importantly, they are the body of Christ and the bride of Christ. The body may not be in perfect shape. The bride may not be drop-dead gorgeous. Still, this local church is the prize possession of Jesus — He gave His life for her. Living a life of grace means to give to others less fortunate than you.
Then, living a life of grace means to see others as flawed as you. Verse 42 of our passage says, "How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye." When it comes to living a life of grace, we aren't just called to be tolerant and to give. We are also called to forgive and to reconcile. This aspect requires even more grace than the first two mentioned, and can only be done by walking closely with Jesus. When we find ourselves in a position to judge, when we find ourselves in a position where we feel any gift from us is undeserved, it is then we reconcile. If we have been judged, if we had others turn away from us when were in need, it is then that we forgive. When we reconcile and when we forgive, we do so with humility, realizing that they are just as flawed as we are. We don't attempt to reconcile or to forgive until we deal with our sin. That's living a life of grace.
Many people will not listen to what we have to say until they realize that we are real, that we are vulnerable, that we are very much human. The world is drawn to believers who are real, not believers who are plastic and perfect. Admitting our own sins and shortcomings must be done before others can experience God's grace through us. The great author C.S. Lewis has said,
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to be sure of keeping your heart intact — you must give your heart to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully around with hobbies and little luxuries, avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safely in the casket of your selfishness. And in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will not change, it will not be broken. It will become unbreakable, impenetrable and irredeemable. The only place outside of heaven where you can be perfectly safe from the dangers of love is hell.
Living a life of grace is a risk – we openly acknowledge our own sins and failures. The risk is rejection or ridicule. But without taking that risk, there is no possibility of the greater reward of touching someone's heart and soul. Living a life of grace means to see others as flawed as you.
In one of her many books, Beth Moore shares a moment when God spoke to her heart about experiencing His grace. She writes,
I will never forget watching an evening talk show featuring the story of the parents and killer of a young college student. The killer was his best friend. The weapon was high alcohol content inside a speeding automobile. … What made this particular feature prime-time viewing? The parents had forgiven the young driver… And if that was not enough, they had taken him in as their own. This young man sat at the table in the chair which was once occupied by their only son. He slept in the son's bed. He worked with the victim's father, teaching seminars on safety. He shared their fortune and supported their causes. He spoke about the one he had slain in ways only someone who knew him intimately could have. …Why did these parents do such a thing? Because it gave them peace. The interviewer was amazed; I was amazed. I kept trying to put myself in the parents' position—but I could not. Then, as the tears streamed down my cheeks, I heard the Spirit of God whisper to my heart and say: "No wonder you cannot relate. You have put yourself in the wrong position. You, my child, are the driver." God was the parent who not only forgave, but also invited me to sit at His table in the space my Savior left for me. As a result, I have peace.
Living a life of grace begins with the realization of the grace God has shown to us. Will you accept that grace this morning? Will you commit to living a lifestyle that demonstrates it to others?


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"I William Robinson of Adderbury East in the County of Oxon Wheelwright do commend unto the handes of the Warden and Fellows of New College Lords of the Manor of St Mary's in Adderbury aforesaid by the hands of Thomas Spencer and Thomas Judd customary tennents of this said Manor one messuage or tenement with the outhouse and backside with all appurtenances thereunto belonging the ground of Thomas Judd lying on the North side thereof and standing and being within the liberty of Adderbury aforesaid and now in the possession of the said William Robinson unto the use of Mary Robinson my wife for and during her natural life and after the decease of the said Mary unto the use of William Robinson my son and heirs for ever according to the custom of the said Manor provided always yet never the less upon this condition that the said William Robinson my son shall pay unto Hester Robinson his sister the sum of fifteen pounds of good and lawful money of England and shall pay to Daniel Robinson his brother the sum of five pounds of the like money above said at or within six months after the decease of the said Mary their mother provided yet never the less if I the said William Robinson do live and continue in perfect memory until the thirty day of November next ensuing the date hereof then this demand to be paid and not otherwise. In witness whereof to this presentment I have hereunto set my hand the day and year first above written. Witness hereunto"
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police cited a Camp Lejeune Marine last week for jumping into and swimming across the Cape Fear River.
A police department spokeswoman says officers responded around 1:49 a.m. Friday to a call about someone jumping into the river in the 100 block of Water Street downtown. An officer spotted the man swimming toward the Battleship North Carolina on the other side of the river.
Police called in the Wilmington Fire Department and the SABLE helicopter to help. A New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy responded to the Battleship, where he found Matthew John Miller, 21. Police cited him for violating a city ordinance against swimming in the river due to it strong, unpredictable currents.
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Former Montana governor Brian Schweitzer had strong words about the hypocrisy of the "family values" touted by members of his state's Republican Party.
During an interview with Slate magazine, Schweitzer, who is considered a likely challenger to Hillary Clinton during the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries, made the remarks when asked about the Republicans who attempted to set "'family values' traps" regarding marijuana and same-sex marriage during his successful campaign for governor of Montana in 2004.
"Oh, yeah, name these Republicans," the 58-year-old politician prompted. "The ones cheating on their third wives while they're talking about traditional family values? Those ones?"
"Each society has to make choices about what's against the law," Schweitzer had remarked beforehand on the legalization of marijuana. "You have a large percentage of the population that's already using this. The war on drugs is another war that appears to have been lost. This experiment with prohibition of marijuana doesn't seem have to been working. Colorado might have it more right than the rest of us."
Schweitzer, who bested Republican opponent Roy Brown by 33 percentage points in the state's 2008 gubernatorial election and enjoyed one of the highest approval ratings of governors in the United States, ended his second term as governor of Montana in January 2013.
The full interview with Slate, which addresses topics ranging from foreign policy to the mininum wage, can be found on the publication's website.
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3 Unmistakable Signs that the U.S. Government's Totalitarian Creep Is Turning Into A "Grip"
3 unmistakable signs that the US Government's totalitarian creep is turning into a grip:
1) The debt ceiling limit is removed, supposedly temporarily. The jury is out on the "temporary" nature of that – I bet the "no ceiling" status gets extended in February. No debt ceiling limitation essentially gives the Government its own printing press 2) Capital controls. Many are poo-poo'ing JPM's move to limit the ability of depositors to wire money in and out of the country, but reports are indicating that other banks are going to follow suit and I would bet big money that it's a "creep" toward capital controls. 3) NSA. Diane Feinstein surveillance legislation – need I say more?
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I first want to preface my remarks by saying that, although Obama has tragically and immorally failed to deliver any of the promises on which he rode into the Presidency in 2008, it's not his fault. He is nothing but a pawn, maybe at best a bishop or rook, on the insidious chessboard of political and economic power and control that is dominated by big bank, oil, defense and other corporate interests and long time elitists like Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Bryzezinski. Many of the rooks and "royal" players do not have identities because they stay behind the scenes. But many you've heard of, like Robert Rubin, George Soros and Warren Buffet. The person who gets put in the charge of the Fed is also a lower-ranking piece on the board, like the President. This is not about Democrats vs Republicans – that's the distraction they throw out like fish bait to deflect your attention from the real story. Behind the scenes the big monied interests donate equally to both parties. They don't care which party fills the seats as long as they control the votes.
Another piece of the overall puzzle fell into place for me when I chatted with a good friend of mine today who was going home from a hedge fund conference. He said the majority of people there were completely disgusted with our markets and the big buzz was about how the markets are completely out of touch with reality and that it was impossible to value anything. As an example: Sovereign Ghana bonds are yielding only 7%. Ghana for chrissakes. That's a lower rate of interest than many muni bond issues in this country. They were also disgusted and mystified by the relentless move higher in the U.S. stock market.
He also said that people were talking about how big Wall Street firms were starting to withdraw from trading a lot of markets, especially commodities because they are impossible to trade, so it's not just gold and silver. As participants and capital leave markets, they become less liquid.
That's when it occurred to me: this is what the Government and elitists who control the Government want. To the extent that markets are liquid and freely trading, it's harder for the Government to control them.
Let me explain this control thing. I've noticed since the Patriot Act was passed that the Government has been slowly taking away civil and Constitutional rights and taking more control of our lives. It happened somewhat slowly at first but it's starting to happen very quickly now. Obamacare is a prime example. Obamacare is going to "blow up" – doctors are opting out en masse, there will be a shortage of doctors to service patients in the system and many people will only buy insurance when they have to because pre-existing conditions must now be accepted. etc etc. It will give the Government the perfect excuse to consolidate even more control over our lives by moving the role of healthcare management into the Executive Branch of Government. All it will take is yet another Executive Order signed by Lefty (for those who never noticed, Obama is left-handed, I'm ashamed to say as a lefty).
Same deal with the markets. In July the average NYSE volume per day was 952mm shares. It has declined at a remarkable rate. Yesterday NYSE volume was under 700mm shares. It's that way below that on many days. It's easier for the Fed, with the big banks as their proxy, to keep the market from tanking when the volume is low. When volume is low a $1.8 billion QE operation like today is all it takes to keep the market from cliff-diving, which it started to do at the open, until the Fed was done with its POMO operation (QE bond buying – today it bought $1.8 billion of 30yr Treasuries).
If the Government can force liquidity to withdraw from the markets, it makes it easier for it to control the markets. Here's what this means with gold and silver: Gold and silver have been under oppressive price-capping manipulation since peaking in 2011. The price of metals were a run-away freight train back then and it was getting to the point at which the dollar's "supremacy" was threatened. Gold and silver bottomed in June and have been slowly drifting higher, despite daily paper bombing attacks from Australia, London and the Comex. The underlying strength of the physical market in the eastern hemisphere is preventing them from pushing the metals lower other than an occasional blatant paper raid, typically on Friday when the Comex is the only game going around the world. From here, I believe gold and silver will start to "leak" higher as we get closer to the tipping point for the U.S. dollar. At some point the paper manipulators will receive delivery demands that can't be met. At that point in time gold and silver will go bid without, the dollar collapses and our system implodes. I don't know how long that will take, but I see that the Government's pace of implementing totalitarian control is moving along a lot more quickly now than it was 10 years ago when I first starting thinking about the end game.
Here's some more unmistakable signs: 1) The debt ceiling limit is removed, supposedly temporarily. The jury is out on the "temporary" nature of that – I bet the "no ceiling" status gets extended in February. No debt ceiling limitation essentially gives the Government its own printing press 2) Capital controls. Many are poo-poo'ing JPM's move to limit the ability of depositors to wire money in and out of the country, but I have read that other banks are going to follow suit and I would bet big money that it's a "creep" toward capital controls. 3) NSA. Diane Feinstein surveillance legislation – need I say more?
There are other signs but those are the big ones. Whether my overall scenario for how the exact events unfold is accurate or not is not important. I am becoming more convinced that my thesis is correct. It doesn't have to be accurate for things to become unbearable here, just correct. After all, "1984," "Animal Farm" and "Atlas Shrugged" are not necessarily "accurate" in their portrayal of the unfolding of actual events but they sure are correct in their underlying modelling of what has been happening and what will happen.
This is a concept that anyone who has kids, or even only grand kids they care about, can't accept because the implications of what it means about where life in the U.S. is headed are too horrible to contemplate. Denial sets in and fears are rationalized away as being "irrational" and those "irrational" fears are replaced by hope. The only "hope" I have right now is that Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is not only not accurate but not correct.
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I spent many years working in various analytic jobs and trading on Wall Street. For nine of those years, I traded junk bonds for a large bank. I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, with a concentration in accounting and finance. Currently I co-manage a precious metals and mining stock investment fund in Denver. My goal is to help people understand and analyze what is really going on in our financial system and economy. You can follow my work and contact me via my blog, "The Golden Truth" and Seeking Alpha.


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Slackware and 64bit intel processor
Ok, I'm new...
I've searched a lot in google and in the "search-tab" of the forum!
1)Nobody know if there is some problem installing slackware on new 64bit Intel processor?
2)And on dual-core?
3)Where can I find some kind of information about it?
Thank very much for your attention.
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org =D
1) If the new Intel processor can parse the x86 instruction set there will be no problems.
2) You will need to enable SMP (afaik) to utilise the dual-cores properly.
3) Google for "x86_64", "slackware" and/or "slamd64". The "x86_64" search parameter will also bring up a lot of information in these forums.
You may find problems finding people who have actually tested slackware on these chips, but in theory, it will work.
- Piete.
Yup slack will run on 64-bit processors and dual cores. You would have to enable SMP support and recompile the kernel. See my sig...
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I thought since we have so many cat fanciers on here we could share our favorite memories.
I love to hear funny stories of things our cats do. So I hope you will share your memories.
Years ago we had a black momma cat and she would run across our piano in the middle of the night playing "music". As it was an old house in the country and we had our more than fair share of field mice I am sure she was probably chasing mice! LOL Very weird to wake up to a screeching piano in the middle of the night!!
she also had a litter of kittens in my kitchen in this deep drawer I kept rags in. When I found her I moved her and her kittens to a box behind the couch in the living room. but she moved them back to the deep bin. LOL I never did convince her to keep them in the living room. she won that round LOL
I have many more stories but will space them out!
Now anyone have a funny or cute or touching story to tell?? I'd love to hear them!
Post any pics if you like also! I may later on but I don't have any pictures of this cat.


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Employers have an obligation to stop illegal harassment as quickly as possible. But don't jump right on the first apparent solution—it may not be the best way to go.
If your proposed fix actually makes things worse for the victim—in terms of pay, perks or working conditions—you'll raise your liability risks to the roof.
Recent case: Homer Howard worked for a vending machine company. He worked the second shift so he could care for his young son, who had medical problems.
Part of Howard's job involved refilling the vending machines at a local hospital. But Howard complained to his supervisors that several employees at the hospital called him "gay," made lewd gestures and talked about oral sex whenever he came to fill the machines.
His supervisor told Howard to ignore the problem. But the harassment escalated and Howard kept complaining.
Then the company offered him a take-it-or-leave-it proposition: transfer to the first shift. But that shift interfered with his child care duties and required mandatory overtime.
When Howard refused, he was terminated. Then he sued.
The court sent the case to trial, saying the company badly mishandled the entire problem. First, it told Howard to ignore the harassment. Then, it offered a transfer to a shift that left Howard worse off than before he complained. (EEOC v. Cromer Food Services, No. 10-1476, 4th Cir., 2011)


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Watch Freaks and Geeks, an Awesome Show From a More Peaceful Time
Remember Freaks and Geeks, the short-lived teen comedy produced by Judd Apatow before you knew who Judd Apatow was? The show starred Seth Rogen and James Franco some 15 years before the pair would help spark the international cyber-clusterfuck we know as the Sony Hacks. Forget about the hackers and just watch the show.


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I am only administrator, not a designer. I finished installing EDI101 in order for community to use encounter. They have a .tcl file that they used with previous version of encounter on Sparc. Mst probably sparc platform has nothing to do with error. Here is the message I receive.
encounter -init encounter.tclChecking out Encounter license ...Encounter_Digital_Impl_Sys_XL 10.1 license checkout succeeded.You can run 2 CPU jobs with the base license that is currently checked out.If required, use the setMultiCpuUsage command to enable multi-CPU processing.This Encounter release has been compiled with OA version 22.04-p013.******************************************************************** Copyright (c) Cadence Design Systems, Inc. 1996 - 2011. ** All rights reserved. ** ** ** ** This program contains confidential and trade secret information ** of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and is protected by copyright ** law and international treaties. Any reproduction, use, ** distribution or disclosure of this program or any portion of it,** or any attempt to obtain a human-readable version of this ** program, without the express, prior written consent of ** Cadence Design Systems, Inc., is strictly prohibited. ** ** Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ** 2655 Seely Avenue ** San Jose, CA 95134, USA ** ** ********************************************************************@(#)CDS: Encounter v10.13-s292_1 (32bit) 08/15/2012 15:12 (Linux 2.6)@(#)CDS: NanoRoute v10.13-s033 NR120726-2234/10_10_USR3-UB (database version 2.30, 132.4.1) {superthreading v1.16}@(#)CDS: CeltIC v10.13-s064_1 (32bit) 06/28/2012 06:48:30 (Linux 2.6.9-89.0.19.ELsmp)@(#)CDS: AAE 10.13-s008 (32bit) 08/15/2012 (Linux 2.6.9-89.0.19.ELsmp)@(#)CDS: CTE 10.13-s020_1 (32bit) Aug 15 2012 06:35:34 (Linux 2.6.9-89.0.19.ELsmp)@(#)CDS: CPE v10.13-s240--- Starting "Encounter v10.13-s292_1" on Tue Oct 30 16:50:50 2012 (mem=46.1M) ------ Running on hostname.domainname.com (x86_64 w/Linux 2.6.18-308.el5) ---This version was compiled on Wed Aug 15 15:12:02 PDT 2012.Set DBUPerIGU to 1000.Set net toggle Scale Factor to 1.00Set Shrink Factor to 1.00000Sourcing tcl/tk file "encounter.tcl" ...Reading config file - ./encounter.conf**WARN: (ENCEXT-1085): Option 'rda_Input(ui_res_scale)' used in configuration file './encounter.conf' is obsolete. The name will be converted into new format automatically if design is saved and then restored. Alternatively, update the configuration file to use names 'rda_Input(ui_preRoute_res)' and/or 'rda_Input(ui_postRoute_res)' for resistance scale factors to be used at preRoute/postRoute stages of the design . The obsolete name works in this release. But to avoid this warning and to ensure compatibility with future releases, update this option name.**ERROR: (ENCSYT-16038): 'accu.vh' not found.Loading Lef file /apps/FreePDK45/osu_soc/lib/files/gscl45nm.lef...**WARN: (ENCLF-155): ViaRule only supports routing/cut layer, but poly layer found for viaRule 'M1_POLY', Set DBUPerIGU to M2 pitch 380.Power Planner/ViaGen version 8.1.46 promoted on 02/17/2009.viaInitial starts at Tue Oct 30 16:50:52 2012viaInitial ends at Tue Oct 30 16:50:52 2012**ERROR: (ENCSYT-16038): 'accu.vh' not found.Reading netlist ...Backslashed names will retain backslash and a trailing blank character.*** Memory Usage v#1 (Current mem = 208.230M, initial mem = 46.070M) ****** End netlist parsing (cpu=0:00:00.0, real=0:00:00.0, mem=208.2M) *****ERROR: (ENCSYC-300): Cell accu not found.**ERROR: (ENCVL-904): Can't set top cell to "accu" because it doesn't exist. Exiting Encounter!*** Memory Usage v#1 (Current mem = 208.645M, initial mem = 46.070M) ***--- Ending "Encounter" (totcpu=0:00:03.2, real=0:00:09.0, mem=208.6M)
Is this an installation problem/media problem or .tcl/.conf needs modification ? Thanks.
This error means the input Verilog netlist "accu.vh" cannot be found. Make sure the path to the file in the .conf file is correct.
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Thanks Brian. That's something user's end then. I won't worry about it.


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Four people are confirmed dead after a shooting at about 4:30 a.m. July 26 in the vicinity of 743 Locust Avenue, Clarksburg, according to Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney Joe Shaffer. The shooting included two innocent bystanders, identified as Fred, 70, and Freddy Swiger, 47, a father and son newspaper delivery team with more than 30 years at the Exponent Telegram.
"They delivered papers and were on their paper route at the time. There is no indication that either of the Mr. Swigers had anything to do with any transaction that may have taken place inside the house which lead to the shooting," Shaffer said.
The two other victims have been identified as Todd Amos, 29, and Christopher Hart, 27, both of Harrison County, according to Shaffer. Three of the victims died at the scene on Locust Avenue, while Hart died at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport from a gunshot wound to his head. Shaffer said Amos had an extensive criminal record including DUI, robbery, possession of a controlled substance and larceny.
"Mr. Hart was discovered by his mother. His mother heard gunshots and went to his home. She did not see the bodies lying in the street. She did see Mr. Amos at the house, she believed Mr. Amos was sleeping. She discovered that her son was wounded and her son was able to articulate to his mother who he believed the individual responsible for the shooting was," Shaffer said.
Shaffer said the alleged shooter has been identified as Sidney Muller, 27 of Harrison County. Muller was arrested Friday morning by the Marion County Sheriff's Department for driving on a suspended license. Muller has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and is being held in the North Central Regional Jail. Shaffer also said it is believed Muller was the only shooter. Muller's criminal past includes only a DUI, Shaffer said. Muller has ties to Texas and it's unknown how long he's been in West Virginia. It also appeared that Muller was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, but Shaffer wasn't certain if he was still active.
Muller went to Hart's house on Locust Avenue to collect a $10,000 drug debt owed to him by Hart and Amos, according to a criminal complaint. Muller entered the home, went to the bedroom where he found Amos in the house with Hart. Muller confronted both men about the debt, when an argument ensued. Muller told Clarksburg Police that Hart displayed a handgun, Muller said he knocked the gun from his hand and retrieved it from the floor. The complaint alleges that Muller shot Hart in the right side of his head, then shot Amos in the face twice. When Muller was leaving the house, he encountered Freddie and Fred Swiger, and fatally shot both of the men. Muller provided a statement to police admitting his involvement with drug transactions between Hart and Amos, along with admitting to shooting all four victims, according to a criminal complaint.
Muller is charged with first degree murder at the state level, a crime that has a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole, according to U.S. District Attorney of northern West Virginia William J. Ihlenfeld. If charged federally, Muller could face the death penalty if the U.S. Attorney's Office sought out that punishment. While Muller has not been charged federally yet, Ihlenfeld said the possibility can't be ruled out. Ihlenfeld could not comment on what type of evidence is necessary to make such charges.
Ihlenfeld said it is not uncommon for prosecutors to defer charges to another office, and said sometimes federal charges are dropped if a state charge comes with a stronger case, and vice versa. However, Ihlenfeld said his office is working with local and state agencies in this case. Ihlenfeld could not comment on whether or not additional charges and arrests were expected in this case.
The house on Locust Avenue in Clarksburg was previously investigated by the greater Harrison County Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force, according to U.S. District Attorney of northern West Virginia William J. Ihlenfeld.
"In early 2013, the greater Harrison Violent Crimes and Drug Task Force was aware of some drug activity at that location. It did have a confidential informant who was able to go into that house and make a controlled buy. However, the quality of the buy was not something that allowed us to prosecute it. It was the initial step in an investigation that needed a lot more evidence before it could be prosecuted. That made steps to gather further evidence for that investigation without success," Ihlenfeld said, "Basically, what happened was after the initial buy made in January that wasn't enough to prosecute, the activity there basically dried up as far as the task force was able to determine."
Ihlenfeld said that the person investigated in January was not Muller.
Clarksburg Police Chief Lt. Robert Hilliard said there will be increased patrols in the Locust Avenue area to help put the community at ease.
Exponent-Telegram President Brian Jarvis issued a statement Friday morning: "I only had the pleasure of knowing Fred and Freddy for the past year-and-a-half since I took over ownership of The Exponent-Telegram. They were extremely nice, loyal and cared very deeply about their customers. Further, their customers cared very deeply about them from the calls already this morning. They built a connection with people that was unique and special in every regard.
Although they were independent contractors, like many of our long-time carriers, they became part of The Exponent-Telegram family. We respect them and each of our carriers for getting the products we create to our customers in the middle of the night in rain, snow and sleet. Fred and Freddy exemplified this seven days a week in their over 30 years of service. We hope justice will be served as soon as possible for this heinous and senseless act."
Mourners have set up a makeshift memorial for Fred and Freddy Swiger at the scene of Friday's shooting. They've placed flowers, letters, and newspapers on the sidewalk on Locust Avenue.
Relatives of one of the men will hold a balloon release July 30 outside of the home where he was killed. They said they'll release different colored balloons for each of the four victims. The balloon release will start at 7 p.m. outside of the home on Locust Avenue in Clarksburg.
Citizens United for Clarksburg will host a vigil Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in downtown Clarksburg. Planning started on the group's Facebook page. A funeral service for the Swigers will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home in Clarksburg.
A fund has been set up at a local bank to help buy headstones for Fred and Freddy Swiger. If you'd like to donate, a fund has been set up at Wes Banco Bank. You can donate at any branch.
At least three people are dead after a shooting in Clarksburg early Friday morning.
The shooting occurred on Locust Avenue around 4:30 a.m., according to 911 records.
At the scene, two people were dead in the street and a third person died inside a home, according to Clarksburg Police.
Neighbors said a fourth person was also shot and transported from the scene, but police could not comment on that as of Friday morning.
At 7:30 a.m., Clarksburg police said no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting to their knowledge, but that the Harrison and Marion County Sheriff's Departments were helping them look for a suspect.
Police declined to give any further details on the suspect, or a possible motive.
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Hotel Nikko's beautifully redecorated restaurant ANZU, serves up breakfast lunch and dinner to hotel guests and visitors alike. It features delicious California cuisine with an Asian flair, creating a whole new and delicious gourmet culture. ANZU is renowned for an epicurean ingenuity that is truly captivating, and also offers an intimate sushi bar featuring fish from the waters of Japan and California.
On Saturdays and most Sundays, ANZU serves a lavish a la carte brunch, with cocktails, starters, breakfast entrees and desserts. But things really get amazing on holidays. On Mother's Day, May 13, ANZU will serve an over-the-top fixed-price buffet brunch, including starters, salads, sushi, dim sum, roasts, breakfast favorites including made-to-order omelets, and desserts.
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Thousands of football-starved fans were jumping at the chance to buy tickets to see the New Orleans Saints - and for a chance to show how the nation's eighth-largest city can support an NFL team.
The mayor and business leaders are trying to rally the city to support the Saints, who were forced here when Hurricane Katrina swamped their city, and prove San Antonio is a major market worthy of an NFL franchise.
"It's unfortunate that it took these circumstance to get these games over here, but it will show San Antonio is ready for a team," said Red McCombs, a San Antonio resident and former owner of the Spurs and the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL placed the Saints here for three games at the Alamodome this season, starting with Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The Saints will play four games in Baton Rouge, La.
Little by little, the Alamodome is getting dressed up for the Saints. Team offices occupy much of the space of the lower levels and giant "SAINTS" signs decorate the outside.
"The way we've been treated here so far, knowing that we're going through some things, it's been phenomenal," said Saints wide receiver Joe Horn.
But questions remain about where the Saints will be in the future - Los Angeles is still the NFL's favorite for a relocated franchise. Moreover, San Antonio's leaders are careful to note they're not trying to cash in on New Orleans' misfortune.
"It's improper to talk about trying to bring the team here. New Orleans is a city flat on its back," said Henry Cisneros, a former San Antonio mayor and Clinton administration official. "Then the best way we can show we deserve a team of our own, no matter what, is to fill the Alamodome three times."
Although the city sold about 50,000 tickets for the three Saints games that first day, as of Wednesday, more than 12,100 were available for Sunday's game. If it isn't a sellout, the NFL could institute a local television blackout.
San Antonio has flirted with the NFL before.
Hoping to lure an expansion team in the early 1990s, the city built the multipurpose Alamodome. The arena has hosted the NCAA men's and women's basketball Final Four, the Alamo Bowl and used to be the home of the NBA's Spurs. The Canadian Football League came and went - the San Antonio Texans of the CFL played in the Alamodome in 1995.
At about 65,000, the seating capacity is on the small side by NFL standards. And its 38 luxury boxes are far fewer than the league's newer arenas.
The league rejected San Antonio a decade ago in part because it was considered too poor, said Char Miller, a professor of urban studies at Trinity University in San Antonio.
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Louisville Public Library needs help and good thoughts
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text: The Number One way that people die on construction sites is by falling, and this fact often overshadows deadly falls from routine maintenance work on houses. Whenever people are on roofs, they are potentially in great danger, and this is why fall-arrest systems exist. More effective than simple railings or nets, fall-arrest systems use ropes, shock absorbers, harnesses and roof anchors to protect workers. But they must be installed and used properly in order to be effective. To find out more, check out our new article on fall-arrest systems.


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Replace terrible Millcroft Speedbumps with permanent ones
We live in a community of homes from $300,000 to well over $1,000,000, yet the City of Burlington feels that it is ok to toss in plastic speed bumps. The speed bumps in question are on Berwick (times two) and Berton (times one).
Not only are these speed bumps terrible to drive over, they are also aesthitically terrble on the eyes! We all realize why these measure are in place, however, with the amount of taxes that are paid in our community, we feel that it justify's permanent, ashphalt measures seen in every other community within Burlington (see the Orchard on Sutton Drive).
I have seen, on multiple occasions work crews spending time and City dollars fixing these eye sores due to snow plows, cars and vandalism. Anyone that utilizes Berwick Drive or Berton, will agree that these speed bumps need replacing. This will enhance the look of them, as well as reduce maintenance costs for the City on them. Please sign the petition and have Burlington look at this!
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If you just want a peanut butter cupcake recipe, this is the best I have tasted so far.
Warning – the pictures are going to look way more intimidating then the actual recipe. Also, don't be put off by peanut butter with the peanut butter frosting….it's not as overbearing as it sounds. It's actually quite perfect.
Now those are the warnings, here are the tips: As the author suggest, break the recipe up into two parts by cooking the praline a day or so ahead. I just found that the total process took a little bit longer than I expected, part of the reason was the caramelizing bananas. That was my first time attempting it and had to do it twice. It's just like frying platinos but if you overcook them they get soggy. At this point in the recipe I was so close to completion that caramelizing a 2nd banana was torture…I was so close but so far. The pay off and the reaction was great!! Click the recipe button and Bake!!
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Archive for Thursday, May 31, 2007
Horse-loving De Soto woman falls short in quest for rodeo queen title
A De Soto High School alumna was named second-runner up in the rodeo queen contest Thursday night at the Abdallah Shrine Rodeo in Tonganoxie.
Erin Paulsen, 20, received $100, a sash and flowers at the first night of the rodeo on the Leavenworth County Fair Grounds.
Paulsen graduated from De Soto High School in 2005. She now attends Kansas State University where she competes on the equestrian team. She will be a junior in the fall.
Although Paulsen did not walk away empty-handed, she cannot hide her disappointment that she wasn't named rodeo queen this year. Last year, she was named first-runner up.
She is not allowed to see her scores until next year, but she has an idea why she didn't get the crown.
"I had a minor wardrobe malfunction during the queen's run part of the competition," she said. She refused to say what it was.
There is always next year, that is, if Paulsen decides to run. If she did it would be her last chance to compete for the crown limited to females between the ages of 16 to 21.
"I've thought about it, but I haven't decided yet because it takes so much time," Paulsen said.
The rodeo queen competition begins about a week before the rodeo. First the contestants participated in the May 18 poise and personality contest. The girls wore western dress and ate dinner with their families and other contestants. Each contestant is asked a current events question, a rodeo question and a question about the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Contestants also had to exhibit their riding abilities in the riding competition the following day.
The rodeo queen was announced Thursday night and she and her two attendants, including Paulsen, were required to be present at the rodeo Friday and Saturday.
Although there is a lot scheduled for the contestants during the week of rodeo, the commitment is year-round. A week before the rodeo she spent some extra time with her horse Titan in order to get him ready for the competition.
Paulsen tries to ride one of her three horses every other day in order to stay in shape.
"A lot of people you can put them on a horse and they say 'Oh this isn't so bad,' but then they get off and they can't walk," Paulsen said. "I believe you have to be in half-way decent shape in order to ride a horse."
As part of the equestrian team at K-State, she learned she is a stronger rider if she complements her regular routine with running and weightlifting. She rides English and Western for the team.
Paulsen has competed in other rodeo queen competitions, including the one for Johnson County 4-H. She is thinking about competing in the K-State Rodeo Queen competition next school year. Her favorite, she said, is the Shrine Rodeo because she likes how excited her sponsors get about the competition, and she said it would be a good first rodeo queen competition for someone.
"I think rodeos are good for girls and helping them with talking in front of people because they can talk about horses," she said. "It's helped me a lot in maturing, and coming out of my shell because I was always a very quiet reserved little girl and then I went off to college and I did this."
Paulsen is majoring in agriculture education at K-State. Although she does not know what she wants to do after she graduates, she know one thing -- she must have horses in her life.
"I will always own horses, and I will always ride and attempt to compete," she said. "I plan on them being in my life for the rest of my life. It's not even a hobby -- I'm addicted to them."
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I only got Identity Guard after my ex and I had gotten a divorce. I was worried that my personal info, which she obviously knew after a few years, to open up lines of credit in my name. This never happened, but after about 2 months, I decided to get KIDSure just in case she tried to open an account under our daughter's name.
Lo and behold, she had already done so. Luckily, it was only a cell phone account and was easily fixed. The bill hadn't had much time to grow, so I paid it off and shut down the account. ID Guard has been continuously watching my and my daughter's credit ever since, and after finding out that she was discovered by ID Guard, I'm pretty sure my former spouse won't be trying anything fishy again.


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Author has stories, pictures about mansion, old jail
ELSA KERSCHNER/TIMES NEWS Pat DeLong and her sister Jill took two of Pat's children's books to the East Penn School to read to students.
Pat DeLong recently published her second book, "The Amethyst Crystal." In addition she added to and made improvements in her first one, "Life and Times of Billy 'the Kid,' the Amazing Life of an Ordinary Kid."
In early December she visited the East Penn and Franklin Elementary schools and parts of each book were read to the students. Her sister Jill, a former East Penn teacher, accompanied her to the school and did the reading.
But DeLong was not looking for a career as an author though she did some writing.. In fact, it was art that interested her beginning while she was still attending North Catasauqua Elementary School. At Northampton Community College she earned a degree in commercial art.
She has a series of paintings of race horses, has done murals and the artwork at Becky's Drive In, Berlinsville, where she works. After living in Lehigh Township for 23 years she now lives in Palmerton with Jill in the house once owned by her grandparents.
In the past 10 years she has spent more of her time writing. The first children's book she wrote is about a boy, Billy, doing ordinary things.
Jill was a teacher at East Penn Elementary. "I would have my class read chapter books. We took chapters of Billy the Kid and made plays."
The fourth-grade students rehearsed for three months twice a week. It was such a neat project and is what she misses most in retirement.
A chapter tells of the time Billy's class visited the old jail museum in Jim Thorpe. He and some friends wandered away from the class. They saw the handprint on the wall made when one of the Molly Maguires, miners accused of killing mine owners, said it would remain to prove his innocence.
Another story was about the mansion on the hill outside Palmerton. Billy heard it was to be torn down so he and some friends visited it.
Other chapters are about cheating, bullying, the death of a friend, a fire at another friend's house, being home alone, spending time with his father, a visit to Becky's Drive In and having a new girl in the neighborhood who wants to play sports with the boys. There are 39 chapters with each one being a story in itself.
The chapter about the boy who died was based on a friend who died at age 6.
"The Amethyst Crystal" was running around DeLong's head for years. In her school days she wrote short science fiction stories. Crystal is an adventure science fiction story. Three teenagers travel through time looking for pieces of the amethyst crystal which had been broken and dispersed throughout the world. This book has a sketch book in the final pages rather than pictures throughout.
She bought a crystal on ebay and was wearing it when she visited the schools. It is also the design for the cover artwork of the book.
"If you like mysteries this is a good book for you," said DeLong. It is suitable for intermediate readers.
After her reading, she asked if the students liked the book. They replied, "It's good."
Earlier she wrote an episode of "Star Trek" which was not accepted. She is a member of the USS Aleutian Star Trek Club.
"Billy" is dedicated to her father, W.L. "Bill" DeLong, who urged her to write.
They are available at lulu.com and Amazon and can be read on a Kindle.


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Tornado, those are basically my sentiments as well. You could do the red-eye scene, and then backtrack for BD2.
That ending seems to be the obvious one, at least at first. It definitely gives some satisfaction. My own personal view is that it takes away from a super bang opening for the second movie. Personally, I would do it mid-change, but leave the audience with the understanding that Bella will not die and that her change is now inevitable.
Final scenes with Edward and Nessie by her side are a must. There is so much they can do in those final moments of the first movie and the beginning moments of the second. I would want to milk that for as much drama as possible.


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SPRINGFIELD - Adie Hendrix was perhaps the most notable Effingham County High School band student sweating out summer practice last summer in anticipation of marching season.
Hendrix was among about 100 musicians counting steps and lugging instruments around the field behind the school near Springfield. Most looked pale during steamy morning and afternoon drill sessions. Hendrix too, his bald head dripping sweat.
But there was something different about Hendrix, something that made him stand out to his peers.
"He was bald because of chemotherapy and he was out there in the heat, but he never complained a bit," said band director Hank Carter. "No one would have guessed he had cancer or how the treatment made him feel.
"Adie is an inspiration," Carter added. "Everyone was hot and tired, but who could complain?"
The 17-year-old Springfield youth beat the heat, and then he endured months of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Hendrix's cancer of the lymph system has been in remission since November. His most immediate goal now is earning a music scholarship.
His college pursuits received a boost this week in the form of a new French horn, just in time for a Saturday audition at Georgia Southern University. Hendrix hopes it will lead to a career as a music educator.
"This is a great horn. I couldn't have asked for anything better," Hendrix said. "It will be great to have an instrument like this for the audition."
The Conn 8D horn was delivered Monday morning by Shawn Farley and Theon Walls of Portman's Music in Savannah. Georgia Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged the surprise at the start of class. His band director, classmates, mother Barbara TenBroeck and stepfather Jacobus TenBroeck witnessed the special occasion.
Hendrix was smiling and joking Monday, a dramatic improvement from last summer when he was weak and often nauseated from chemotherapy. The teenager's love for the marching band kept his mind off his physical condition. Hendrix's mother was concerned for his health, but couldn't slow her son down.
"He did not want to admit that he was as sick as he was or that there were things he couldn't do," Barbara TenBroeck said. "Adie was determined not to let cancer or anything hold him back from doing the things he wanted to do."
Hendrix became hooked on music in sixth grade when he joined the band. He was eagerly awaiting his senior year when the cancer was discovered. While being treated by Dr. T.S. Vats at Backus Children's Hospital of Memorial Health University Medical Center, Hendrix rededicated himself to the French horn and hit the practice field.
"Adie has grown so much in the band program this year," said Carter. "He has always been a good musician, but he has really blossomed."
Principal Yancy Ford and others noticed Hendrix's attitude and enthusiasm in the face of his disease.
"Adie had a setback, but he fought it and proved victorious," Ford said. "He has become a leader by example in our school and our community."
Make-A-Wish officials learned of Hendrix's ordeal last fall and started seeking a new horn to replace the school instrument Hendrix had been using.
"It is truly an inspiring story," said foundation spokesperson Becky Siemons.
Hendrix's ability to turn a negative experience into something positive will benefit him throughout his life, Carter said. Barbara TenBroeck also noticed her son's attitude and determination, but sees many of her son's old characteristics.
"He is still driving his classmates crazy, always smiling and joking with everyone," his mother said. "Adie is still a character."
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IHG thanks 3200 colleagues in India
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Here in India, colleagues from the IHG Regional office and 13 Hotels got together to thank and recognize the hard work and dedication of the more than 3000 colleagues in India.
Zareena Brown, Vice President, Human Resources, Asia, Middle East and Africa, IHG said: "Our people are at the heart of our business and bring our brands to life which is why Celebrate Service Week is a hugely important date on the IHG calendar. It is a time when we can celebrate great service and thank the 43,000 colleagues across Asia, Middle East and Africa for the outstanding job they do everyday across our family of brands."
During the week long celebrations in India there were a plethora of activities held at the IHG properties which got the entire management and operations team to interact over fun activities such as Red Carpet Welcome, Managers serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bowling, Fruit Carving, Musical chairs, Spa day, Fashion show, Tree plantings, Make your own Sundae (ice cream), Team outings, Theme lunches, Minute-to-win-it games, Photo sessions, Poster making, etc.
Celebrate Service was created in 2010 to acknowledge the vital part that our front-line teams play in delivering outstanding service to our guests throughout the IHG system, 365 days of the year.


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Release: Oct 02, 2011 - Author: Martin Tsang - Translator: Tony Montana
Besides Duke Nukem 3D, a further classic first-person shooter was transfered to the Game Boy Advance: Doom. With the intention of a lower rating, lots of violence needed to be censored. All Game Boy Advance worldwide are censored.
Compared are the censored Game Boy Advance Version by Activision and the uncensored PC Version.
Please note: the different sizes of the screens result from the different aspect ratio of the PC and GBA Version.
In the entire game, the blood has been colored green:
Splatter Effects
When hostiles get hit by heavy artillery like rocket launcher or exploding barrels, they often burst. In the Game Boy Advance Version, the hostiles do not burst. Instead, a regular animation of them passing away starts (the hostile on the GBA screenshot gets killed by an exloding barrel here):
In the GBA Version, the bodies vanish after a short period:
Mutilated Corpses
Usually, there are lots of mutilated, hung and speared bodies in the entire game. In the GBA Version, they've been colored green or replaced by a green pool of blood:
The swastika structure in the level "E1M4: Command Control" has been altered as well. But in comparison to the subsequent PC Version, two bars have been removed here. Both screens taken from the GBA Version:


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Hamilton's five RBIs help Rangers roll past Twins
Hamilton's five RBIs help Rangers roll past Twins
ARLINGTON -- After Michael Young left to attend the birth of his third child, his teammates took care of business back at the ballpark. With the game tied at 4 in the eighth inning, Mitch Moreland -- who pinch-hit for Young two innings earlier -- laced an RBI double into left-center field, sparking a six-run rally that gave the Rangers a 10-6 win in Thursday's series opener over the Twins at Rangers Ballpark. "One through nine, it seems like whoever we send to the plate right now is going to get the job done," Moreland said. "That's what we were able to do. We've come up with a big inning the last two nights and it's helped us pick up a couple wins."
After the clutch hit by Moreland, who witnessed the birth of his first child last month, David Murphy was intentionally walked to load the bases for Geovany Soto, who reached on a fielding error by shortstop Pedro Florimon, allowing Nelson Cruz to score. Ian Kinsler drew a bases-loaded walk two batters later and Elvis Andrus followed with an RBI single to give the Rangers an 8-4 lead before Josh Hamilton's two-run single. Five of the six runs scored in the inning were unearned. "We kept putting pressure on them," manager Ron Washington said. "We locked in and put some good at-bats together. They made a couple mistakes and then the flood gates opened. I'm just happy that we were able to put as many up on the board as we did because it turned out that we needed it." The Rangers, who scored at least 10 runs in consecutive games for the fourth time this season, have won five of their past six games. They hold a six-game lead in the American League West and own an AL-best 73-51 record. Thursday's victory was the 500th of Washington's career. "I think you've got to give a lot of credit to the organization and the players and the coaches and everyone," Washington said. "We got there fast. I didn't get there alone. I'm very happy. I just hope I can stay here long enough to win 500 more." Hamilton also had a two-run double in the first inning and a sacrifice fly in the fifth as he drove in five runs and has a Major League-leading 107 RBIs this season. Adrian Beltre, who hit three home runs in Wednesday's 12-3 win over the Orioles, homered again, hitting a two-out solo shot in the fifth. "I'm seeing patience," Washington said of Hamilton. "He's staying over the ball, using the opposite part of the field. He's our horse. So is Beltre. So is Moreland. So is Murphy. If we stay healthy, I think Hamilton can play a huge part in how far we go." Roy Oswalt, making a spot start while filling in for Yu Darvish, who was scratched with tightness in his right quad, held the Orioles to four runs, three of them earned, on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. After he hit Joe Mauer in the back with a 3-0 fastball in the third, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and starting pitcher Scott Diamond were ejected from the game following Diamond's pitch behind Hamilton's head in the bottom half of the inning. "For some reason, I can't keep the ball true on the left side and he's been beating me away," Oswalt said. "I was trying to get him out in and just dropped my elbow. I can keep it true on the right side. On the left side, I can't really keep it true." "I don't think he was trying to throw it there," Mauer said. "All I know is there was a base open, 3-0 and I almost got one in the neck. So that's the way I saw it. I didn't hear anything or get an explanation for it. What you guys saw is what I saw." No warnings were issued before home-plate umpire Wally Bell tossed Diamond and Gardenhire. Diamond was ejected immediately after the pitch, while Gardenhire was ejected for arguing with Bell following the incident. It was Diamond's first career ejection and Gardenhire's third this season. "I thought I got the hook a little early," Diamond said. "I was a little frustrated because I thought a warning would have been issued but that's the way it goes. I was trying to work in on the pitch and it definitely got away from me. My control wasn't as great tonight. I'm just glad nobody got hurt." "Any time, in an umpire's judgment, that they go in the head area, we have to take care of business," Bell said. "I felt at the time that he had to be ejected for it." Tanner Scheppers gave up two runs in the ninth inning, snapping the Rangers bullpen's scoreless-innings streak at 18. Joe Nathan replaced Scheppers and got Ben Revere to fly out to left, converting his 23rd straight save opportunity and picking up his 25th save of the year. He is one of only five active pitchers with seven 25-save seasons.
Christian Corona is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sesame Street Live is coming to Morgantown Jan. 4-6 at WVU's Creative Arts Center.
Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert and Ernie and their friends are taking to the stage to share the world of music with children.
Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 4; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 5; and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets, Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, and online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
For information, visit www.events.wvu.edu or call 304-293-SHOW.


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Start learning about allergies here to help you understand your triggers and symptoms.
What are allergies?
An 'allergy' is a sensitivity of your immune system to something that is ordinarily harmless. Allergens are 'foreign substances' ' recognized by your body and are derived from a variety of allergen sources: animals, pollen, dust and mold. When you take a breath through your nose, you bring allergens into your body. It is when your body encounters the foreign substance inside your nose that the allergic cascade begins.
The allergic cascade refers to reactions that happen in your body following allergen exposure. The tissues inside the nose of people who suffer from allergies respond by releasing substances such as histamine. Histamines are recognized by other cells in the body leading to allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and itchy throat or nose.
An antihistamine such as Claritin (with the active ingredient loratadine) works by targeting and hindering the effect of the allergic cascade – for example blocking the histamine receptors. Although there are hundreds of different allergens that come from animals, pollen, dust and mold, allergy medications relieve the symptoms triggered by these allergens.
Outdoor: Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies describe allergies that change with the seasons due to pollen from plants. These allergens can be difficult to manage because it seems like they're everywhere and they're difficult to avoid. For people with seasonal allergies, symptoms come and go with the pollination seasons of certain trees, grasses or weeds. Pollen levels from these plants can vary day to day, depending upon several factors, including the weather. High pollen levels can, in turn, affect the severity of symptoms.
Indoor: Year-Round Allergies
Indoor allergies can occur any time of the year and are caused by substances like dust mites, mold spores, or pet dander. These allergens can be difficult to manage, especially since they tend to exist in our homes year-round. Since you're often indoors during winter, household allergens like molds, dust mites, and pet dander can be troublesome.


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The Islanders have certainly felt at home on the road lately.
Frans Nielsen scored the only shootout goal and assisted on a second-period score by Thomas Vanek in the Islanders' 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York's eighth win in nine games away from home.
The Islanders bounced back from a 4-2 loss at Florida on Tuesday and played like a team with their sights set on trying to reach the postseason despite their position at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings.
"You can't lose two games in a row if you want to make the playoffs," New York defenseman Thomas Hickey said. "If you have that one loss, you want to start a win streak again. So tonight was important to do that."
In contrast, Tampa Bay has endured four one-goal losses in a row at home.
"If we're going to play like that every single night at home, we're going to win some games," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. "Their goaltender played well. Ours played well. We gave up one goal. You should get points out of that, if not win the game."
During the shootout, Nielsen snapped a wrist shot between the pads of Ben Bishop moments after Valtteri Filppula rang a shot off the post to the right of Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin at the opposite end.
Poulin stopped nine of the 10 shots he has faced in winning all three of his shootout appearances this season.
"Those are the games that I'm really excited to play," Poulin said. "We battled since they scored the go-ahead goal, but we were able to come back and play hard, and do those little things that make us successful. . I love the shootout."
Martin St. Louis beat Poulin from the right circle to open the scoring on a power play 5:45 into the game, capitalizing on a penalty-killing unit ranked last in the league.
The Islanders threatened to tie it while playing short-handed with six minutes left in the second period. Casey Cizikas broke in on Bishop, but Teddy Purcell interfered from behind.
Vanek pulled New York even on a power play at 18:22 of the second, taking a pass in the low slot from Nielsen and lifting it over a fallen Bishop.
Defenseman Victor Hedman, playing in his 300th NHL game, nearly restored Tampa Bay's advantage with a backhander that hit the left post midway through the third period.
Both goalies finished with 29 saves.


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Canadian holiday travel operator Transat A.T. Inc. reported a wider first-quarter loss, hurt mainly by high fuel costs, and the Canadian holiday travel operator forecast a slightly weaker second quarter.
Market conditions made it impossible to increase selling prices to fully offset the increase in aircraft fuel costs, chief executive officer Jean-Marc Eustache said in a statement.
The Quebec-based company, which operates mainly in Canada and Europe, has been hit by stiff competition, especially to North American sun destinations.
The company, which competes with WestJet Airlines' WestJet Vacations, Air Canada's Air Canada Vacations and Sunwing Vacations, said margins were also hit due in part to tough market conditions in France.
The rising aircraft fuel costs was particularly felt on transatlantic routes, said Transat, which mainly operates flights on this route.
For the November-January quarter, Transat's net loss attributable to shareholders was $29.5-million), or 77 cents a share, compared with a net loss attributable to shareholders of $13.4-million, or 35 cents, a year ago.
It reported an adjusted after-tax loss of 79 cents a share.
Revenue rose 2 per cent to $829.3-million, due to higher average selling prices.
Last October, the company said it would lay off 115 employees to save $10-million a year and return to profit.


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Every day researchers work to learn more about the causes of autism spectrum disorders and how they can be recognized and treated. Many websites all over the Internet offer information on the latest studies and science conducted in the field of autism.
Consider looking at:
The Organization for Autism Research
Schafer Autism Report (subscription required)
Medical News Today: Autism Report
Review the pages at left to learn some of the basics of what we know about the causes of both autism and Asperger's syndrome.


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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Clete Thomas, I'm Sorry
In my ode to defense, I forgot to mention Thomas' brilliant assist, throwing a strike from right field to gun down Nelson Cruz at the plate. Most excellent, Clete. And now, you get your own post out of it, so it works out in your favor, see?
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- Core Contrarian said...
I was at the game yesterday. That ball that Thomas caught and then threw out the runner at home was hit deep. In my mind, I had conceded that run when I saw where it was hit. Then came the other play which obviously was not so good.
- May 22, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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Remember the whole "Tiger Mom" thing? Or maybe you remember recently finding out that French parents (despite their godless postmodern worldview and brie addictions) are far superior to American ones. But have we received independent, internal confirmation of just how far American parenting has fallen? Yes. Yes we have.
Ten years ago, anthropologist Elinor Ochs and her UCLA team set out to study the American middle class family. Thirty-two Southern Californian families were recruited; each family owned their own homes and had two or three children, at least one of whom was between seven and twelve years old. About a third of the families had at least one nonwhite member, and two were headed by same-sex couples. Each family was filmed by two cameras and watched all day by three observers for one week.
The findings are somewhat damning. Dr. Ochs noted that while parents intend to develop their children's independence, they raise them to be relatively dependent. No America-shaming study would be complete without showing how other cultures kick our ass, and so the UCLA researchers provided helpful video footage of a child in Samoa "climbing a tall tree to harvest papaya, and helping haul logs thicker than her leg to stoke a fire." The video then ends with a Samoan girl staring levelly into the camera while intoning "I must break you."
By contrast, American children in twenty-two of thirty families frequently ignored or resisted appeals to help, and Dr. Ochs noted that the children frequently asked their parents to do tasks.
"For instance, one exchange caught on video shows an eight-year-old named Ben sprawled out on a couch near the front door, lifting his white, high-top sneak to his father, the shoe laced. 'Dad, untie my shoe,' he pleads. His father says Ben needs to say 'please.'
'Please until my shoe,' says the child in an identical tone as before. After his father hands the shoe back to him, Ben says, 'Please put my shoe on and tie it,' and his father obliges."
Researchers noted that though children were often able to perform the tasks asked of them by their parents, they seemed not to think that they had a responsibility to assist, or in some cases, even acknowledge their parents — in eighty-six percent of homes, when the fathers came home, at least one child failed to pay attention to him.
"The kids are oblivious to their parents' perspectives," Dr. Ochs said, theorizing that this has to do with the U.S. phenomenon of adapting to and focusing on children, rather than having children focus on others.
Ochs then noted that several of the children, perplexingly, appear to have jackal's blood, and that ominous Gregorian chanting was overheard in multiple homes during filming.