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Rehabbing Wainwright nears first 'pen session
Rehabbing Wainwright nears first 'pen session
Wainwright's current throwing sessions are intensive. Following a brief warmup, he makes 20 throws from 120 feet, then throws 10 times off a mound to a standing catcher. He takes a break, then repeats the 30 throws, takes another break, and repeats one more time.
He follows that protocol three times a week. Next week he will do something similar, but with the long-toss from 180 feet. The week after that, he will throw a side session -- meaning approximately Sept. 12 -- for his first time throwing a bullpen since his Spring Training Tommy John surgery.
"I can see the light at the end of the tunnel," Wainwright said.
However, any notion of the right-hander appearing in some sort of competitive environment this year has pretty much been eliminated. There had been some hope, at least on Wainwright's part, that he might be able to appear in a Minor League rehabilitation game if one of the Cardinals affiliates made it well into the playoffs.
That now is off, even if Wainwright is using the possibility of some sort of competition as motivation.
"Realistically the only way to get in a game is if we were to go deep in the playoffs," Wainwright said. "And I think realistically the chances of that happening -- not that we go deep in the playoffs, but the chances of them placing me in a game if we do -- are very, very, very, very, very, very small. But my work is drastically improved with the thought that I'm working for something."
Wainwright will take November and December off from throwing entirely, then report to the club's Jupiter, Fla., complex in January to begin preparing for the 2012 season.


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On the eve of the Federal election – which in the event saw an emphatic end to the Howard government in Australia – unionists and others rallied at the State Library in protest at the Australian Building and Construction Commission's banning of the Eureka flag form building sites on the pretext that it implied a pressure on workers to join a union – something denied by the unions. As Dean Mighell of the Electrical Trades Union put it 'It's not a union flag, but good unions use it'. To underline their defiance of the ban, the Spirit of Eureka Committee, who organised the event, had spread a gigantic replica of the flag on the steps leading up to the statue of Sir Redmond Barry, the judge who presided over the treason trial of the miners from the Eureka Stockade of 1854, and going further still, someone had wedged a smaller version under his arm …
Speakers at the rally, apart from Dean Mighell, included Robert Richter,QC, Martin Kingham of the CFMEU, another union which is proud to use the flag, Father Bob Maguire, who distributed earth taken from the site of the rebellion, Paul Murphy, a descendant of one of the miners, and Karen Jackson, a Yorta Yorta woman, who delivered the 'Welcome to Country'. There was also suitably rebellious music, courtesy of Lita Gillies ('Union Maid') and Shane Howard. Towards the end of proceedings, Anne Hall, a descendant of one of the women who sewed the original flag, used a very long pole to rub Sir Redmond Barry's nose in some of the soil taken from the site of the Stockade and from Glenrowan, where Ned Kelly made his last stand – Barry was the judge who hanged him.
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Canada scored a late goal to walk away with a 1-1 draw against North Korea on Tuesday at the under-17 Women's World Cup of soccer in Liberia, Costa Rica.
Sung Hyang Sim put North Korea ahead in the 54th minute.
Canada, however, maintained pressure and tied the game late off an own goal where Kim Jong Sum put the ball just over her own line in the 86th minute.
"Never give up. Never, ever give up," said Canada's head coach Bev Priestman. "And you could argue we deserved something from the first game [a 2-2 draw against Germany] and a bit of luck was on our side tonight."
Canada is currently in second place in Group B while Ghana has already earned its way through to the second stage by winning its first two matches.
Canada will face Ghana on Mar. 22 in its third and final Group Stage matchup.
North Korea created numerous chances prior to taking the lead, but Canada created some opportunities of their own as Jessie Fleming hit the crossbar with a long-range effort in the first half.
After going down a goal in the second half, they nearly came back when Gabrielle Carle had a header that also hit the bar.
"They showed real resilience and it's one of the things they want to be known for," said Priestman of her team's perseverance against the runners-up from two years ago.
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The 10 Books Everyone Should Read Before College:
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A colleague asked this week if I had a list of the new stuff in .NET 4, and realizing that I didn't, I of course turned to bing, and came up with a few gems.
In addition to the link to Scott Guthrie's new series I posted yesterday, here are some other resources you may find useful:
Brad Abrams' Deep Zoom poster on new APIs in .NET 4 (as well as .NET 3.5 SP1) (via Project Cool)
What's New in Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1
What's New in the .NET Framework 4
Please keep in mind that the two MSDN links above refer to the Beta 1 release, so if you hit those up after later releases, they may no longer be up to date, and may not be available.
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My dad will be seeing his oncologist tomorrow to go over the results of his PET scan. We know it has spread to the liver, so we need new options. He's pretty grouchy and miserable with that stent. I've told him that he should look into having it removed, but according to him I don't know anything. I can only pray this Dr. will have some recommendations for him. He's dropped about 10 pounds, so I hope he's healthy enough to start a new chemo regime again. He's still wanting to fight, so I'm happy for that, but it's been a year now and we are back to square one again, no surgery and starting a new chemo. I'm just so greatful he's still with us this Christmas, but was hoping it would be a better Christmas for him. Please say a prayer for him so that he will listen to the the Dr. about any recommendations she may have with this stent!! I'm giving my mom a list of questions and will be asking about the Herpacin that Charlie is now receiving and the pill form of chemo.
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A Change in Seasons (Greetings)
He wants to stay in your good graces, so Holden and his family (yes! the whole family, for including close relations in this complicated, frenzied relations ritual are important!) send their nenga jou to you. All the way from the land of ReDotPop.
Ever on the look-out for indicators of change in the ReDot realm, I recently came in possession of a new one. It was no coincidence that this hint of mammoth societal shift surfaced with the unfurling of the new year because, in fact, it came in the form of information about the new year. "Nenga jou" they are called in the local vernacular. "Year Greeting Card" in ReDot-lish (if you want to get technical); but, basically, the clue I'm talking about came in the form of what you'd call your standard season's greetings card.
In much of the west, these cards are often distributed in association with Christmas. This being Japan (and Japan being predominantly non-Christian), the felicitations focus on the transition into a new year. And, this being a country employing the Chinese lunar calendar, the 12-year, animal-based cycle often makes its way into new year's greetings. [Quick, can you name all 12 beasts associated with the cycle? If you are Chinese (or Vietnamese or Japanese), probably. If not, and are curious, here's the zoological pecking order: mouse, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Well, actually, the Japanese, for whatever reason, substituted the wild boar for its porcine relation. A famous book drew comparisons between the Japanese and Jews, but I don't believe aversion to pork was one commonality discussed].
In any case, if you are wondering which year this is, I'll give you a hint. Its icon often sports floppy ears, shamelessly dangles its tongue from its open mouth, has sharp incisors, is occasionally laden with fleas, foolishly chases after bounding balls, bays with abandon at noises going scurry in the night, and, tends despite all those tendencies to be universally loved. Yup, canines were major fixtures on the greetings I received from colleagues and friends this past month. And next year when I receive scores of images of piggish-looking boars, I will remind myself (repeatedly) that these illustrations are not necessarily a commentary on my character. (I will concede, though, that some colleagues may enjoy the opportunity to avail themselves of the association).
But I digress.
The real point is: it is unclear whether I will be fortunate enough to be snowed under in sows next year. And should dearth actually materialize, it would not be because people have taken a sudden dislike to me and those others under my roof who share my name (after all would those with genuine distaste for me pass on a free chance to tag me with a picture of a pig . . . or boar); rather, the drop-off in deliveries may simply be, as I mentioned at the outset, that life in ReDotsville appears on the cusp of change. The fact that change is looming or else that change has been breached is not much in dispute; what is open to question is the reasons behind this change and what they might mean.
Before going there, you should know this: nenga jou account for some 35 billion cards sent out per year; a staggering number that, according to this writer in JapanVisitor.com, works out to (approximately) 30 cards for every person (children included) in Japan. Finally we encounter a fact to help put a positive spin on declining birth rates. Amazingly, these cards all get delivered in a span of 15 days ; but the majority make their way to new homes in the initial 72 hours of the new year.
As with most things in ReDotdom, there are rules. To wit:
No sending before the First of January.
Anxious, zealous, or otherwise overly-efficient season's greeters will be penalized by the Post Office whose efficient motor-bike riding minions will sit on would-be mailings until the first day of the new year.
For every card received, a card sent.
Most important for reasons we will consider in a paragraph or two, but basically, it is about being polite and ensuring that you aren't dissing those whose bowl you swim in. Nenga jou is your way of showing respect, keeping a positive vibe, and ensuring that everyone continues to feel warm thoughts about you.
Mailings allowed up until the 15th of January.
This is essential and perfectly captures the political dimensions of human relations in Japan. Imagine, for instance, if someone has you on their list but you don't have them on yours. Without the "everyone has 15 days to mail cards to one another" rule, there could be no getting around the fact that you hadn't regarded them as important and hadn't really intended to give them a card. Those 15 days means that no one can ever point the finger. Sure, their card may have beaten yours it may have made it into the mail days before yours did back to them but you can always claim (in your mind) and, importantly, they cannot dispute the possibility that you simply were slower than usual this year in mailing your cards out. Right. But there you have the beauty of a system that protects would-be offended and would-be offender in one fell swoop.
No cards for people who have lost a family member in the past year.
The joy of a new year must not be allowed to overshadow the loss of the previous year. Hence this important caveat. Yes, but . . . how are senders to know and avoid offending those in mourning? Following a death it is the duty of the bereaved to send cards out to everyone on their list informing them of the death in their family. The ball is then in the sender's court. It is their duty to make a notation on their list and remember not to stick that label on the card if and when it gets spit out of their printer three months later, along with the other 200 names on their list.
So many rules, so much time (and money!) involved in designing the card, contracting with a printer, collecting addresses in the computer, printing the labels out, making sure that there are no death-connected folks on the lists, affixing labels and stamps to the postcards, separating the cards into "local" and "national" piles, getting the cards in the mail in a timely fashion . . . why? Is it really worth all the trouble to engage in this activity? Well (and those of you nodding off or itchy to move on to other tasks can be excused) the reasons can be categorized as social and economic.
Regarding the former, appreciate that nenga jou are not simply greeting cards. They are like social WD40; only better, because they are relatively odorless and stainless. Nenga jou are social balms, keeping human relations greased, free of friction and protected against corrosive rust, in a society based on connectivity, mutual aid, and on-going, persistent interactivity. The details of cards may vary some feature personal photos; others sport the printer's standard decals; many adopt sumi-e styling done up in thick black brush strokes but all cards employ some kind of text. Whether pre-printed or etched in by hand by the sender to provide a personalized touch, the following stock phrase will inevitably appear: "kotoshi mo douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu" ("this coming year, also, feel free to take advantage of me" . . . basically). Underscoring and reaffirming that sender and receiver are locked in an on-going relationship of give and take.
Therein lies the motive logic behind us ReDotsters engaging in licentious nenga jou distribution. Despite the smiling mugs and the grand shots of "our last vacation in Bali" or "the kids' day at the Louvre", nenga jou are sent forth for reasons other than vanity or desire. They are political emissaries sent on missions of need and born of iron-clad must. Regrettably, it is the combination of obligation, routine, fear (of being snubbed or, worse, being perceived as snubbing someone else in one's social circle) that accounts almost entirely for the profligate dispersal of greeting cards.
Which brings us to economics. You see, this profligacy has accounted for almost 20 percent of the postal service's annual revenues. But now that the government is in the process of privatizing the postal service, this will become money diverted from the public coffers into . . . well, where do you suppose that money will ultimately land? This being Japan, I wouldn't be surprised if a friend or 76 of the ruling party have recently set up delivery services that, coincidentally, will land sub-contracts with the new private postal service for delivering next year's New Year's cards. That could be good for the general economy, one might suppose. Yet, it certainly won't work in the favor of citizens hoping to block the next threatened tax hike. Moreover, the ripple effects might be harder to assess. Until this year the timely deliver of nenga jou depended on an army of part-timers (generally students on break) willing to dash around cities on motorbikes in the first few hours of the New Year. Now, the new private companies (and any sub-contractors) might prefer to keep the windfall all in-house.
Of greater immediate concern is the fact that there were less nenga jou in my mailbox. And this is not really a concern centering on hurt pride or the angst associated with the possibility that I am growing less popular. No, the concern is that dwindling deliveries is a sign of something larger. For it is not only me who is finding less cards in his mail box; it is the entire ReDot realm. The decline in greeting cards is a society-wide phenomenon, it seems, and one that has been in the making for some time. According to this writer, there has been a six year slide in the volume of New Years cards sent. The numbers dropped by nearly eight percent compared to the previous year; he cites 2,052 million (which, though far from the 35 billion figure above, it should be observed that this lower figure was derived from a next day, 2 January nd accounting, alone). Thinking about these declining numbers we might begin to fret: might this drop be viewed as a social indicator? And, if so, an indicator of what?
The author attributes the precipitous decline to the increased use of electronic mail, but I have my doubts. I did receive one e-card (out of about 150 or so). Even given my wobbly math skills, I can guarantee you that that's nowhere close to eight percent. Other factors could easily be implicated, if you ask me. For one: the elderly. Japan, as we all know, is an "aging society" which, as you can appreciate, means that with older people hanging around, you are going to get older people doing what older people are prone to do which is to say: die. And, indeed, as they go about their natural business, and as less and less kids are created to replenish them, what you've really got is less people to write and send less cards. From there, it's simple mathematics or maybe that's economics . . . if not black logic. Whatever name it goes by, it seems Malthusian (if only in reverse): not enough warm bodies to keep the production of greeting cards at a constant or elevated rate.
An application (by way of discerning the consequences): the folks who would have sent me cards will be dying off in the coming years and I will have less and less targets to send cards to, in return. I may be sad and lonelier, but, on the bright side, I should end up saving a tidy sum.
The implications (by way of convincing you of the profundity of this topic): in this sense less cards is not only a sign of the circles I swim in, it also reveals the organic nature, the very real underlying rhythms of, and the future consequences for this society we humbly call "Japan".
Those economists among you and don't try hiding, I can see you out there will likely be quick to point out that a strong argument could also be made that less cards in the stream of commerce is less about human components than structural demise. Isn't it simply the case, you wish to argue, that declining nenga jou distribution is a reflection of the current economic down-turn? Granted, Japan's decade-long recession almost certainly has played some factor in this. Which, in practical terms could be restated as: if I have to choose between pleasing a colleague and placing a crust of bread on my dinner plate, I will opt for the latter.
But even such rational decisions have social consequences. And this is about the last thing that has to be said (and read!) about this topic on this particular day. The fact that I choose not to send a card to a colleague whether because I have less money than in the past to siphon off from my pay check for such a social duty, or because some voice in my head is saying after all of these years of public dissimulation: " it's time to just get real, dude" (the Japanese have a word to go with that mental state: "mendokusai", or simply too much of a bother to waste precious energy on) then that has repercussions. Much like one of those prisoner's dilemmas where the "tit-for-tat" strategy becomes the rational choice: my not sending a card will lead to his not sending a card; and from there, the whole damn house of cards simply crashes to the ground. No more cooperation; all sharp-edges and hard surfaces. For once all pretense is thrown out with the fish scales and bleached bones.
Once it becomes strangers unfettered by a perceived sense of mutual relation and obligation in common space, then what you have is the beginning of (and quick plunge toward) the end of civility. And from there it is but one half hop, a short step, and nary any jump at all to the sense of isolation; a view of segmentation and individualized zones. That "screw it" feeling that has recently wrapped itself around nearly everyone in the ReDot realm is a reflection of the fact that all the debilitating pretense suddenly matters less than it once did. And the result has been a collective shredding (and shedding) of belief in any conception of community.
All that out of one simple act . . .
The rooster we exchanged last year, that didn't get transformed into a dog this year . . . well, you can bet that he will make sure that it won't become a boar (or even a pig) next year. Then we will know. I can hear it in the expression flitting through his eyes as we pass one another on 16 January: "That guy over there. That Holden. I may share a corridor and meeting room with him, but we really inhabit totally separate ReDot worlds.
Damn sure I'll never send him a nenga jou again!"


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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mandatory Chemical Tests For Public Vessel Operators
The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.424) that would mandate chemical tests for operators of public vessels to determine if alcohol or drugs are a factor in accidents where serious injury, death or disappearance occurs, or when serious damage to the vessel or another vessel occurs.
Present law allows for chemical testing only when a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that a public boat operator is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
"By requiring a chemical blood test, we would eliminate any doubt whether or not alcohol or drugs are a factor in a public boating accident," said Senator Lanza. "Having this information available would ensure a more thorough investigation of a serious public boating accident. Strengthening the law to be more consistent with the heightened responsibility of operating a public vessel is the right thing to do for the public and the boating industry."
"Operators of public boats and vessels have a tremendous amount of responsibility to their passengers, and when an accident occurs, it's common sense to test to see if alcohol or drugs were involved," Senator Lanza added. "This legislation will help protect the public, and ensure that if an accident does occur, a chemical test will be performed, and a thorough investigation will take place."
Failure to submit to a chemical test would result in the immediate suspension of the operator's boating privileges and the revocation of any public license issued by New York State for the operation of a public vessel. Under provisions of the proposed law, operators would also face fines ranging between $2,500 and $5,000 for refusing to submit to a chemical test.
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Data on several new anti-HIV drugs in development were released this week at the 11th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, held in San Francisco.
Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline report that data from a Phase I clinical trial of experimental HIV fusion inhibitor 873149 were so encouraging that the company is now enrolling patients in a Phase II trial of the drug. Phase I results showed that the drug completely blocked the CCR5 receptors on the surface of immune system cells that HIV latches onto by 95% to 100% regardless of the dose used. When the receptors are blocked, HIV cannot bind to and infect the cells. The company plans to announce preliminary results from the Phase II trial later this year.
Officials from Pharmasset and Incyte report that preliminary results from a Phase II clinical trial of their experimental nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor Reverset showed that the once-daily medication reduced blood-based viral loads by 98% in study patients who took the drug for 10 days. Early tests showed the drug is effective in treating HIV that is resistant to AZT and 3TC. The Phase II trial is ongoing.
Schering-Plough announced that early clinical trials of its experimental fusion inhibitor SCH-D showed the drug is safe and well-tolerated. SCH-D binds to the CCR5 receptors on the surface of immune system cells, preventing HIV from latching onto the cells and infecting them. On average, the drug reduced the viral loads of 48 study patients to one fiftieth of their levels prior to treatment. The drug is designed to work for people initially infected with HIV; those whose immune systems are already damaged by HIV tend to have viruses that favor another surface receptor on immune system cells. The company is planning a Phase II trial that will include 200 people.
Bristol-Myers Squibb presented data from its Phase I clinical trial of its fusion inhibitor BMS-488043. Patients who took the drug twice a day for eight days had significant reductions in blood-based viral loads and rises in T-cell counts when compared to a placebo group. The drug also was shown to be safe and well-tolerated. A Phase II trial is planned.


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We're back from our wonderful 2 week trip to Paris, Bayeux, and Provence, and I just wanted to thank everyone so much for all their help. I know my trip report will be very similar to so many others, but I know it was so helpful for me to read how others organized their time -- so here goes, for what it's worth.
Unfortunately, we lost a day when our flight out of Chicago was delayed and we would have missed our connection. It would have been too depressing to turn around and go home so we stayed in a hotel next to the airport. The night before, I packed wearing a headlamp as our electricity went out during a storm. Add to that several last minute health issues for both myself and our dogs and you could say it was a rough start to the trip.
I had originally planned a very relaxing first day in Paris, but since we lost a day and I could barely fit in everything I wanted to see as it was, we hit the ground running. Neither one of us was able to sleep at all on the flight, but the adrenaline kicked in and I'm amazed at how much we were willing and able to do the first day. We were staying at Relais Bosquet in the 7th. I bought a carnet of tickets at the nearby subway station and we took the 69 bus to St. Chapelle. The line wasn't too bad, and we were rewarded with the sun shining through the beautiful windows. We walked over to Notre Dame and then to Berthillon for ice cream. This was a Thursday so Musee D'Orsay was open late. We walked over and toured the museum from top to bottom until closing. Not bad for the first day. I think I fell asleep before my head ever hit the pillow. Not to sound corny, but I fell in love with Paris.
My original plan for the next day was to take the first train to Giverny to avoid the crowds. Needless to say, that was so not happening. We slept in, had breakfast at the hotel and took a late morning train. It was raining and overcast, but honestly it only enhanced the beautiful colors at the garden. I had bought tickets ahead of time online so we were able to go in the side entrance ahead of the crowds. I thought the rain would keep the crowds away, but it was still very busy. We spent about 3 hours there and then spent the later part of the day in Montmartre. We did a combination of Rick Steve's walking tour and another one I found online and greatly enjoyed walking up the quiet back roads, seeing all the sites. It was quite a shock when we reached the top and saw the circus act that was on the other side. It was a very nice view, but we got out of there pretty quick.
I had bought tickets ahead of time to tour Opera Garnier, which we greatly enjoyed. Absolutely beautiful and we had a wonderful theatrical guide who was very passionate about the theatre. Afterwards we quickly popped in to Galleries Lafayette department store to see the spectacular glass dome. We had lunch at Le Souffle, sat for awhile at Jardin des Tuileries, and visited Musee L'Orangerie. We were approached twice with gold rings, which we thought was hilarious. That evening we picked up food at Rue Cler and had a picnic dinner at the little park in Il de Cite before taking the 10:30 Verdettes du Pont Neuf cruise. The lights were just starting to come on and the timing was perfect. Unfortunately, we had a loud, obnoxious group who ruined it for everyone. That was one thing I greatly admired about the Parisians. They are very thoughtful about not disturbing other people.
We did the Rick Steves self-guided walking tour of Pere Lachaise. We took the 69 bus, yet again, which takes you to so many of the major sites. We thought it was a lot of fun taking the bus, looking at the scenery, feeling like one of the locals. As if. Before I even opened my mouth, the Parisians would talk to me in English. I wasn't wearing jeans or gym shoes. They just know. I highly recommend the Rick Steves tour as he made it very easy to find all the major sites quickly and with nice explanations. I've heard that it can be very find to find everything just by using a map. Afterwards we went to Marais and did the Paris Walks tour, which was wonderful. We had an excellent guide. We also greatly enjoyed Place des Vosges where they had opera singers singing outside Victor Hugo's Mansion. We had dinner at L'as du Falafel, which was the best falafel I've ever eaten.
We took the train to Bayeux and visited the tapestry museum. We also spent time at the beautiful church. We stayed at the Churchill Hotel with a beautiful view of the church which we were able to watch light up at night.
We did an all-day tour with Overlord Tours of Omaha and Utah Beaches. There's nothing I can add to what's been written already. Quite an emotional experience. Took the 6:00 train back to Paris
I had bought tickets ahead of time for Versailles, but as many people advised me, I saved it for the last day "just in case." I'm glad I did. There was still too much I wanted to see in Paris so we decided to just forfeit the tickets and enjoy our last day in Paris. We slept in and then walked over to the Rodin Museum, which we greatly enjoyed. From there we went to Luxembourg Gardens, where I had a crepe at the little booth and then watched the kids playing with the boats. It was so much fun to watch the kids having such a great time doing such a simple thing. There were kids of all ages and nationalities, running around with their sticks. I could have sat in that beautiful park all day. From there we went and took in a couple of the "Passages" just before they were closing. We saw an adorable old candy store, which I can't remember the name of, and ended the day by visiting "Shakespeare and Co. Bookshop." There was so much more I wanted to see, but our time had run out. By the way, I was surprised by how fashionable the men are with their scarves, jackets, and expensive-looking pointy shoes. I found them to be even more fashionable than the women
Took the train to Avignon, rented a car, and drove to Mas Perreal in St. Saturnin Les Apt. Cannot say enough about this beautiful B&B. Very special. Fantastic breakfast.
Went to the market in Bonnieux in the morning, and then in the afternoon, we drove to Ferme Auberge Le Castelas which was probably the highlight of the trip. Very remote and tricky to find, but so worth the effort. It's a beautiful old goat farm in a spectacular setting. You eat lunch at wooden tables under the shade of huge trees -- very quiet except for the sound of bells that the goats are wearing. The food -- amazing. The cheese platter -- a work of art. Half of my photos are goats and cheese.
Drove the Sault loop, looking for lavender. Spent time relaxing at Mas Perreal.
Opted for the smaller market at Cassoulet rather than l'isle sur la sorgue. We just didn't want to fight the crowds. We then drove to Abbey de Senanque to see the lavender fields, and it was just jaw-dropping beautiful, alive with butterflies. I took waaay too many pictures, but it was just gorgeous. We drove through Gourd and were going to return to Roussillon in the evening to see the ochre color in the evening light, but there was a thunderstorm so we didn't make it.
The flight from hell. 3-½ hours stuck on the runway before our 9 hour flight back home. Bad center seats. Screaming babies (those poor parents.) The worst.
So aside from the two bad flights, it was a fantastic trip, thanks to all your help. I will so miss that beautiful, melodious, "Bon jour, Madame."
Au revoir,
P.S. Please excuse any misspellings.
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Trip Report - Paris, Bayeux, Provence
We're back from our wonderful 2 week trip to Paris, Bayeux, and Provence, and I just wanted to thank everyone so much for all their help. I know my trip report will be very similar to so many others, but I know it was so helpful for me to read how others organized their time -- so here goes, for what it's worth.
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Nice report- thank you for sharing. I also had lunch at Le Castelas and felt it was fantastic.
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Did you miss the Skylanders sidekicks back when you could get them from buying specially marked Frito-Lay snack packs back in the middle of 2012? Well, you have your chance to grab them again at GameStop. GameStop is now running a Skylanders Giants promotion where you get a Skylanders Giants sidekick when you spend $29.99 or more on Skylanders stuff.
Here's what happens. If you spend $29.99 or more on new Skylanders Giants figures and packs, you get a Skylanders Giants sidekick. You can get up to four at once, provided you're willing to spend $29.99 at a time. Which could lead to spending $119.96 for a full set of four. In case you're wondering, it would have been much cheaper to just grab four Frito-Lay snack packs at the time, but that promotion is long gone so this is your only means of grabbing those four original sidekicks now.
Also, even though this GameStop promotion is calling these Skylanders Giants sidekicks, they aren't the new sidekicks yet. The four you can choose from are Gill Runt (Gill Grunt), Terrabite (Terrafin), Trigger Snappy (Trigger Happy) and Whisper Elf (Stealth Elf). These four work with both Skylanders and Skylanders Giants. The new round of Skylanders Giants sidekicks aren't available yet. When they are, they'll be new baby versions of four of the new Giants figures. We'll have to wait for a while still to get Barkley (Tree-Rex), Eye-Small (Eye-Brawl), Mini Jini (Ninjini) and Thumpling (Thumpback).
The Skylanders and Skylanders Giants sidekicks are something for pure collectors. When placed on a Portal of Power, they'll be cute little mascots that run, jump and dance around the active player one figure. They don't deal any damage. They're just about looking adorable and being collectable. They're also limited again, as GameStop is only running this promotion until January 31, 2013.
There's one final bit of GameStop and Skylanders Giants news that doesn't involve the Skylanders and Skylander Giants sidekicks. GameStop has announced that it has Hot Dog, the cutest Skylanders Giants figure ever. There's a new battle pack out until February 9, 2013 that contains Hot Dog, Zap and the Catapult. This $24.99 Scorpion Striker Battle Pack is only available at GameStop until February 9, 2013. So if you're wondering what to buy to hit that $29.99 plateau to get a free Skylanders Giants sidekick.
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For my written review of "Cars 2," click here.
Here's more info of the film from Yahoo:
Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.
Also Known As:
Cars 2 in Disney Digital 3D
Cars 2: An IMAX 3D Experience
Cars Two
Genres: Kids/Family, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 53 min.
Release Date: June 24th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: G
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production Co.:
Pixar Animation Studios
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Produced in: United States
Cast and Credits
Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy , Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Michael Caine
Directed by: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis
Produced by: Denise Ream, Mark Nielsen
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Peter Michael Falk, best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home after a long fight with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 83.
Falk was nominated twice for an Academy Award, one for 1960's "Murder, Inc.," and 1961's "Pocketful of Miracles." (Read a complete appreciation for his talent right here)
He had been suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease according to his daughter, Catherine Falk. So long Mister Peter Falk
Take a look at the trailer for his brilliant, Academy-nominated performance in "Murder, Inc."
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I can't wait for this movie when it opens July 22nd so we can discover the origin of the first Avenger I also want to see how Chris Evans will fare as "Captain America." Will he do a good job?
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This Looks Fantastic! Check Out New "A Dangerous Method" Trailer! It Has Oscars Written All Over It!Just look at the pedigree -- Director David Cronenberg ("A History of Violence," "Eastern Promises"), scriptwriter Christopher Hampton ("Dangerous Liaisons") -- and the great cast which includes Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender, Vincent Cassel -- and you can certainly bet that Sony Pictures Classic is angling to make this film an Oscar contender! The premise is intriguing too! Based on Hampton's play, the film tells the tale of the deteriorating relationship between Mortensen's Sigmund Freud and Fassbender's Carl Jung. "A Dangerous Method" will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September. Take a look at the trailer:
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Do You Want to Smell Jessica Alba in "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World?" Now You Can with Aromascope in Glorious 4D!
Leave it to writer/director Robert Rodriguez to cook up a new scheme for you to watch the fourth installment of his popular franchise, "Spy Kids."
Dimension Films has announced that "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World" is taking moviegoers to a whole new level in 4D with Aromascope!
Yes, not only will you be immersed visually, you will also get to smell the action!
This is not like the Smell-O-Vision created by Hans Laube for the 1960 film "Scent of Mystery" (scent coming from your theater seat) nor the AromaRama process invented by Charles Weiss for the China travelogue "Behind the Great Wall" for director Carlo Lizzani (scent coming out of your air-conditioned theater).
This Aromascope is similar to the John Waters scratch-and-sniff gimmick used in 1981 for "Polyester." For every ticket bought, you get an Aromascope card that will transport you to the wonderful world of "Spy Kids." Or perhaps smell Jessica Alba and Antonio Banderas!
We'll see when the film opens on Aug. 19th if this Aromascope 4D is just a smelly situation! I hope the movie doesn't stink!
Here's the full press release from Dimension:
New York, NY, June 24, 2011 - Dimension Films announced today that SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD is taking moviegoers to a whole new dimension in 4D with Aromascope.
Cutting edge filmmaker and director of the highly popular SPY KIDS franchise, Robert Rodriguez, was one of the first to re-introduce audiences to 3D since its inception in the 1950s. After many years away from the cultural mindset Rodriguez brought back a whole new wave and rebirth of 3D into mainstream cinema in 2003 with SPY KIDS 3-D: GAME OVER. The film impressed and entertained audiences and went on to gross close to $200 million.
This innovative and celebrated franchise will now be the first to introduce audiences to the new adventure of 4D where they will have 8 special opportunities throughout the movie to access the action interactively through smell. The introduction of scent in the movie going experience adds to the outrageous fun by enhancing the action, adventure and comedy to take you where no film has gone before.
With each individual admission ticket, kids and parents will also receive an Aromascope card that is free of charge with easy to read numbers outlined. As the numbers flash on the movie screen the audience will rub the corresponding number on their card. When each of the 8 aromas are unleashed you will get to experience a special moment in the film and be transported into scenes in the family adventure film. This fun added attraction takes the audience beyond sight and sound and into a symphony of scents as the movie is coming to life.
"Families are going to love the interactivity of this new addition to the movie going experience. And best of all, you won't have to pay extra for 4D Aromascope, which will be provided to every theater whether it be 2D or 3D, said Robert Rodriguez.
4 times the gadgets, 4 times the adventure and 4 times the dimension. Audiences can get a whiff of the bigger, better experience on August 19th when SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD IN 4D opens in theaters nationwide.
And here's the official film synopsis:
On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all...married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly dont want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldnt know a spy if he lived with one, which is exactly the case - Marissa's a retired secret agent. Marissa's world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and she's called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring stepmom was once a top agent... now the worlds most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while they're at it.
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Mount Etna erupts again after 2013
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted again with lava streaming down its sides and smoke rising from the crater. According to local media, the eruption began on Saturday afternoon, closing nearby Catania airport overnight until Sunday morning.
The eruption is the first of 2014 after a particularly active year in 2013, a result of a new crater forming on the southeastern side of the volcano. Aside from the airport closure, there was minimal disruption on Sunday.
Despite several inhabited villages dotting the mountain's slopes, no evacuations were ordered as a result of the eruption.


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No heat or long dry time..........
I have Mytag MDE5500AYW dryer. It has stopped drying clothes. Both "Sensor Dry" and "Time Dry" do not dry the clothes. It runs but there is not enough heating to dry the clothes.
I have tried taking out the power plug out to reset the machine but no help. When the dryer runs the air does come out of the vent.
No heat or long dry time..........
I think it no heat. I ran the dryer for more than 120 minutes for a load. The clothes almost dried up but assumed it was because of the just air. When I opened the dryer during the drying session, the temp in the dryger was almost at the room temp.
Ok, pull the dryer out, remove the vent hose, run the dryer and tell us if it is heat or no heat.....we cannot help you till we know which one....if it heats with the vent hose off and dries ok then you know you have an air flow problem from the dryer to the outside, you will need to fix your dryer venting system.
Thanks a lot. I will try pulling off the vent and running the dryer later in the evening and will post the update. Thanks again for the help.
I hope this is the issue.
Following the following steps to confirm that the dryer is not heating up:
1. Pulled the dryer out
2. Remove the vent hose
3. Run the dryer for 5 minutes
4. The air coming out was cold
What are the next steps?
Sounds like you either have a bad house breaker, not getting 240 volts to it, only 120 to make the motor run, but not heat. Or a broken element, or bad hi-limit thermostat.
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Well my dryer isnt really drying the clothes no more. It gets hot but not enough to dry the clothes and the lint in front isnt showing anything. Well today i unplugged my dryer hose and ran it for like 5 minutes and it dryed the clothes fine and got very hot and it showed dust on the lint thing. Im just wondering how i go about cleaning out my vent system if it is clogged. My vent is on the roof.
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Some ladies are still around. Perhaps you should embrace their presence.
We have the best ladies anywhere.
We have the best ladies anywhere.
Our ladies are so great, they deserve a duplicate thread!
Hi WOAFs!
I detect some niggling going on here!
Do you have a problem with that?
We've always known that you are a man with discriminating taste.
Maybe some of it will rub off on Dinky.
Yes you do. You had best not ever forget that.
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So I wanted a tea to drink tonight, and I started digging through my Golden Moon sampler…. but everything had caffeine! Troublesome.
I had picked up this one as a sampler from Adagio, but had been ignoring my Adagio samplers after a series of disappointments. Well, you'll never know if you don't try!
It certainly smells like apples when dry, and the teas that I didn't like from Adagio were flavored blacks, and this actually has apple CHUNKS in it. That's a promising sign!
The taste is surprisingly well balanced. WOW. It's not too sweet or too tart, it's just right. I know some folks don't like hibiscus, and it's there, but just as a background note. The melody is certainly the apple and cranberry (pretty equally).
I think the apple is one of the milder apple varieties and not the super tart Granny Smith, but it's a good compliment to the cranberry and hibiscus. It's a very good blend!
I'm definitely going to reorder this one!


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Swiss say no to world's highest minimum wage
Switzerland voted overwhelmingly yesterday to reject a plan that would have given workers the highest minimum wage in the world.
Returns from several regions coupled with final projections based on voter surveys showed a no-vote of around 77 per cent to give Swiss workers a minimum wage of 22 francs an hour, equivalent to £14.66.
The nationwide referendum was a blow to the Swiss trades union movement which called for the high remuneration to offset extremely high living costs in the Alpine state.
About 330,000 people in Switzerland are said to be currently paid less than the proposed minimum.
Hans-Ulrich Bilger, director of the Swiss Trade Association, called the vote a "great victory" adding: "It was a clear endorsement of the people for the economy…


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It can send a guy nuts
I GOT in but getting out is...well, driving me nuts.
That could have been the worrying thought for this squirrel, trapped after breaking into a so-called rodent-proof bird feeder.
Photographer George Reszeter snapped the squirrel in his garden in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
But very soon the creature did find a way out and was off.


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The dumbbell shoulder press is one of the most commonly performed exercises to strengthen the deltoids (front, side and rear shoulders), triceps (back of upper arms) and many of the postural muscles that help support the spinal column.
Execution: Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward. Retract the shoulder blades throughout the exercise. Exhale and slowly push the dumbbells upward until they are overhead. The arms will be almost extended, but without locking out the elbow joint. During the downward phase, inhale and begin lowering the dumbbells in a slow, controlled manner.
Tips: Avoid allowing the weights to drift toward the front of the body as you are pushing or lowering. Instead, keep in mind that throughout each repetition, you should see the weights in your peripheral vision.
The spinal column should remain in proper alignment, without any excessive arching in your low back. Maintain a neutral wrist position (avoid flexion and extension).
When weights are too heavy, it is common to see a quicker downward phase of the repetition than that of the upward phase. Dropping the weights too quickly rather than slightly fighting gravity as you return to the starting position defeats much of the benefit that could otherwise be gained.
Variations: For those who cannot complete the shoulder press properly with elbows out the sides, the exercise can also be performed with the palms facing in. In this case, the elbows would be kept close to the body and as you push upward, until arms are almost fully extended.
The shoulder press can be performed while standing or seated. It can also be performed sitting on a stability ball for those who wish to work on improving balance. You can use dumbbells, a barbell, resistance bands or machines to do this exercise. Most gyms have a variety of machines available to work the shoulder muscles for those who aren't comfortable using free weights.
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Standing in the center of Metavinyl, the record mecca in Downtown Santa Cruz owned by drummer Jonathon Schneiderman, the first thing the four members of The Terrible tell me is that they're not really much of a band. Qué? Friends who've been jamming for a decade, they don't play shows very often (a handful this year) and they don't really practice ("I'll practice the day of the show onstage at the Blue Lagoon," guitarist Nick Gyorkos laughs, referencing this week's gig). Like a space rock vampire that emerges after long bouts of sleep to clench audiences with a piercing attack before retreating, the hard-driving quartet may not take itself seriously, but listeners do. Plus, lining the wall behind the guys is a big clue that begs to differ with their claim: a slew of copies of The Terrible's new record, their brown cardboard sleeves screenprinted with art by Stacie Willoughby and neatly wrapped in plastic. There are 300 limited-edition prints of the record, with a 21-minute haze of throbbing psychedelic rock on each side ready to melt your player needle, and it's the impetus behind The Terrible's performance with Mammatus and Indian Giver at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at The Blue Lagoon. Just like offstage, The Terrible is all about improv and intuition onstage. "We just know each other so well that we can tell what each person is going to do next on his instrument," bassist Nate Goodman explains as he takes a swig out of Gyorkos' Negro Modelo. Sharing is caring. Gyorkos adds that "Jon has a lot of control as the drummer, but we can fight him." He smirks. "Sometimes it's like a battle." The result of said battle is an instrumental wall of sound that Schneiderman calls "urban distress." And it requires a city infrastructure of amps. There's also lots of homemade pedals, modified keyboards and, again, as synth keys maestro Scott Makson emphasizes, "it's best when there is a one-to-one ratio of speakers to people." Makson then sums up the band's powerful dose of amorphous, searing stoner rock with a contrasting quiet admission. He says nonchalantly, "We just try to make air molecules do cool things."
INFO: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Blue Lagoon, 923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $5. 423-7117. Theterriblethebandthewebsite.com.


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This is regret: or a ferret. Snuffling,
stunted, a snout full of snow.
As the end of day shuffles down
the repentant scurry and swarm—
an unstable contrition is born.
Bend down. Look into the lair.
Where newborn pieties spark and strike
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Shelter Strong (Vinyasa)
Our signature hot vinyasa style, in a heated room. Have fun and empower yourself as you burn away the stress of the day. Prepare to sweat and increase both stamina and metabolism, as STRONG is a challenging, dynamic cardio-intensive practice at a faster pace. Sequences of continuous "flows" provide the opportunity to deepen breathing and detoxify body and mind as heat builds from within. Intelligent pose progression moves from basic to complex as we connect the movement to breath. Cues to maintain focus on alignment and sound structure to help work every muscle safely, increase flexibility and strength in the body. Students are led through a series of postures that "flow" together for a couple of rounds, then freedom is given to move and define your own pace, testing your own limits as you make your practice your own. Find your power, explore your edge and still have a little time to rest.
Shelter Synergy (Fusion)
Our signature "power" yoga style is a fusion of Strong and Steady, ending with a little Still. By blending the detoxifying qualities of a vinyasa with the intensity of a slow burn we create an invigorating full-body flow where everybody can explore postures and principles while increasing strength and stamina. Start burning away toxins by generating heat with flowing Vinyasa movements of Ashtanga based Sun Salutations linked to the breath. Slowing down and stoking the fire with our breath, we focus on maintaining alignment and structural integrity with longer holds exploring standing, balancing, and even basic inversions. Confidently build endurance and increase flexibility, by aligning to the best version of yourself, working to explore the potential inside before recharging with a deep, relaxing savasana and stepping back into life outside.
Shelter Steady (Slow Flow)
Our slow-burn hatha style is a fully guided foundation-building slow grounded flow. Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. Focused on going deeper into the breath, you are encouraged to keep your eyes closed on this inward journey, enhancing the ability to pay attention to feelings, and relax into your body even in periods of discomfort. Working to build endurance, we explore the balance of effort and ease using slower, cumulatively deeper pose sequences with longer holds designed to engage and strengthen not only the major muscle groups but to functionally integrate the entire body. In this slower yet challenging practice, within the boundaries and framework of personal individual expression, "everybody" is presented the opportunity to articulate both breath and posture. A longer Savasana rests and restores body and the mind.
Shelter Still (Yin Yoga)
Our yin style class is a simple series of restorative poses held extended periods of time. Attention to the breath gently stretches the body, and longer holds naturally allow a opening of the body deep into the connective tissues. Taking time to reflect and be in our body, we discover a depth and a greater range of motion, while appreciation leads towards a profound acceptance that comes through this practice of surrender and letting go. A long and luxurious Savasana will help to seal in the benefits of this healing and re-energizing class.
Yin Yoga involves holding restorative, non-muscular poses for longer periods of time to gently stretch and lengthen connective tissues. This class creates strength, openness, and healing deep in the joints, ligaments, and tendons. Students can create a wider range of motion, find more depth in postures, and increase stamina, energy, and equanimity through Yin Yoga.
Ashtanga Short Form
The Ashtanga Short Form class is an abbreviated version of the traditional Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga created by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois. This class links breath and movement to create physical and mental strength, focus, and stamina. Ashtanga yoga begins with two warm-up flows, then moves on to invigorating longer-holding postures that students can modify to their own degree, and concludes with stretches to help create deep release in the muscles and connective tissues. This class is faster-paced than Slow Flow, but slower than Vinyasa.
Wall Yoga
A dynamic yoga class incorporating the wall to stretch the body, work on alignment, and build physical and mental strength. In Wall Yoga class, we move slow and controlled with deep breathing strategies to calm and focus ourselves. The heat is set at 84 degrees. Beginner and Advanced yogis are all welcomed. Many modifications are offered in this class to strengthen or nurture the body.
Gentle Flow
This class is a much gentler version of our Slow Flow. It is less physically intense and has a lower room temperature that is more conducive for those affected by the heat. This class is perfect for newcomers and for anyone who wants to move their bodies without any strain.


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Chicken Invaders 4.06(last version) -Up to 4-player cooperative play! -Journey to 12 star systems — across weird and wonderful foreign galaxies. -Fight through 120 waves of invading chickens. -Discover 9 awesome weapons — plus a secret one! -Upgrade weapons through 11 power levels — and a supercharged 12th! -Collect 30 unique bonuses. -Acquire 15 medals — advance your chicken-hunting career. -Unlock 20 secret features. -Internet high score tables — compare yourself with people from all over the world! -Multiplayer — play on the same computer, over your LAN, but don\\\\\\\'t try over the internet. -Instruction: >Unpack >Play >Virus Free
This isn't Deus Ex, wtf?
can't type in myname,can't start the game .does'nt work for me .
I just tested myself and with friends and worked 100%.
Maybe it's your pc prob.
Maybe it's your pc prob.
Great! Finaly a multiplayer version! Awesome!!!
Spread the word!!
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Great game! Please, put the authorization code. Without the code it is impossible to play online version.
Does this works ?
Does it works in 2 players ?
Does this works ?
Does it works in 2 players ?
Hi Zy2. If possible, laid out version 4.07.
Hi Zy2. If possible, give version 4.07.
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Modern Archery Equipment
back to Grayson Archery Collection
Bow, United States, 1940s
Grayson Archery Collection, MAC1994-0946
The modern sport of archery is descendant from the traditional European model, but the equipment of the modern period combines new technologies with design influences from a number of different archery traditions. Until about 1930, the English longbow was the standard sport bow. A revolution in bow design was launched when Paul Klopsteg, Clarence Hickman, Saxton Pope, and other scientists and designers experimented with bow forms based on Native American and Asiatic models. New designs began to incorporate broader, thinner limbs, recurved tips, and man-made materials.
By the mid-20th century, the standard bow for sport and hunting was a recurve made of laminated wood, plastic, and fiberglass. The rigid center section (or riser) gives archers a good grip, and the limbs are quite flexible and strong; these bows are more resilient than English longbows, and provide superior accuracy, velocity, and distance. Another major innovation occurred in the early 1970s with the introduction of the compound bow, which uses a system of cables and pulleys to make the bow easier to draw. Various kinds of recurves and compounds are now common in international competitions and for bowhunting. Traditional wooden arrows have been replaced by ones made from aluminum-alloy, fiberglass, or carbon, and plastic vanes have replaced feather fletching. Arrowheads are usually of steel, and bowstrings are made from nylon, Dacron, and other synthetics.
This online exhibit presents examples of modern archery equipment from the Museum's Grayson Archery Collection. The items shown here illustrate the transition from traditional to modern equipment during the 20th century.
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References and Related Links
Flewett, W. 1994. The compound bow: 25 years after Allen's patent of December 30th, 1969. Journal of the Society of Archer-Antiquaries 37:48–55.
International Archery Federation
Klopsteg, P. 2005. Archery. Encyclopedia Britannica.
St. Charles, J. 1996. Vintage recurves. Traditional Bowhunter, Dec/Jan, pp. 52–55.
Text prepared by Mary French, Charles E. Grayson, and Michael J. O'Brien, winter 2006.
Photos by Mary French.
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday said corruption has undermined the legitimacy of Nigeria's government and urged the oil-rich nation to embrace broad political reform and ease sectarian tensions.
In the Nigerian capital of Abuja on the fifth stop in a seven-nation tour Africa, Clinton told an audience of Nigerian civic activists that a culture of corruption and incompetence has hobbled Nigeria's ability to grow as an economic power and benefit its deprived citizens.
"The most immediate source of the disconnect between Nigeria's wealth and its poverty is a failure of governance at the federal, state and local level," she said.
Clinton said Nigeria's "lack of transparency and accountability has eroded the legitimacy of the government and contributed to the rise of groups that embrace violence and reject the authority of the state."
She cited a recent World Bank report that said Nigeria has lost more than $300 billion to corruption and mismanagement over the past three decades. And she said that reform can only come by "fixing Nigeria's flawed election system."
Clinton raised the possibility that if Nigeria showed strong signs of change, it could lead to its entry into the G-20 nations, providing a voice in global economic and political decision-making.
During an earlier news conference, Clinton expressed concern about tensions that have led to sectarian violence and disrupted energy production in the Niger Delta. She said the Nigerian government needed to take action to protect its status as the continent's largest oil producer and top recipient of American investment.
"We strongly support and encourage the government of Nigeria's efforts to increase transparency, reduce corruption (and) provide support for democratic processes in preparation for the 2011 elections," Clinton told a news conference after meeting Nigerian Foreign Minister Ojo Maduekwe.
Some reformers cautioned that the Nigerian administration has done little to counter its culture of corruption.
Dr. Jibrin Ibrahim, head of the Centre for Democracy and Development, a Nigerian think tank, said, "Things have gone down rather than up in the fight against corruption since this government came into power."
Ibrahim said Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the government's anti-corruption watchdog, has been less progressive about pursuing cases and audits on the country's oil industry were running four years behind.
U.S. officials regard Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, as a bellwether for the continent's success. They have grown worried about the coup-prone country's political situation, especially after 2007 elections were marred by fraud.
Maduekwe insisted there was a "national consensus on issues of enhanced democracy, a deep commitment to rule of law and electoral reforms" and pledged that President Umaru Yar'Adua's government would deliver on reform.
Nigeria is the fifth largest supplier of oil to the United States and U.S. officials are also troubled by unrest and kidnappings in the Niger Delta, where indigenous groups have complained vehemently about exploitation of oil reserves by foreign petroleum companies.
Violence in the region has led to cuts in production that in June led to Angola surpassing Nigeria in monthly oil production.
To deal with the situation, Yar'Adua has offered militants in the Niger Delta amnesty if they turn in their arms, register and take part in reintegration programs.
Maduekwe said the offer, which took effect earlier this month, was the result of a realization that military might was not quelling the unrest. He claimed the week-old amnesty offer had already succeeded in improving oil production levels.
Clinton said the amnesty approach was "very promising" and said Washington would look at ways it might be able to assist. She added that she wanted to help ensure that "money from the earth and its riches should be spent on the people" of Nigeria and other African nations.
However, an amnesty held under the previous administration failed to halt the violence. Some analysts say instability will continue as long as corruption, pollution and poverty remain unaddressed by the government.
U.S. officials are concerned by a recent explosion of sectarian violence sparked by the killing of the head of the militant Islamist Boko Haram sect that left more than 700 people dead in the mainly Muslim north.
The emergence of Boko Haram – which is translated as "Western education is sacrilege" and seeks the imposition of strict Islamic Shariah law in secular Nigeria – has led to fears of the spread of Islamist extremism in the country.
Clinton declined to offer an opinion on the government's actions during the violence that began after sect members attacked a police station and the death in apparent custody of the group's leader, but said there was "no doubt" that Islamist extremists wanted to expand their influence in Africa.
Associated Press writer Katharine Houreld in Lagos, Nigeria, contributed to this report.


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Women in Metal: Why Is This Still An Issue in 2013?
The heavy metal boys' club has always made it a bit tougher for the so-called fairer sex to be accepted within the testosterone-fueled world of denim & leather, but women have been swinging guitars and screaming for vengeance since the genre's inception. Yet, more often than not, their involvement is painted in shades of sparkly, patronizing pink or stuffed into a corset and told to smile pretty. Why are "women in metal" features still acceptable, and more so, why are they seen as necessary?
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Dec. 9 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are en route to Johannesburg, South Africa for the Tuesday memorial service of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last Thursday at the age of 95.
The Obamas departed Joint Base Andrews this morning at 8:20 a.m. EST to fly to South Africa for Tuesday's event.
They will be among a large gathering of world leaders. South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation released a long list of current world leaders who will be attending.
President Obama will also be joined by former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and their wives, as well as 26 U.S. Congressional members at the four-hour memorial service tomorrow.
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The following course are offered by the Computer Information Systems Department.
This course introduces the means by which geographers analyze the world to better understand geography and geographical processes. It teaches the students various methods for interpreting and analyzing spatial data including cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial statistics and survey research.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 & MAT 56 or departmental approval
This course focuses on the basic principles and operation of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will study how to use computerized systems for the capture, storage, management, analysis and display of geographically referenced data and their attributes. Professional GIS software packages will be used in lab exercises to provide students with hands-on experience.
Prerequisite: GIS 201 or departmental approval
This is an advanced course on Geographic Information Science that builds upon the concepts covered in GIS 261. It starts with review of the principles and operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Then, it discusses the topics including geoprocessing, 3-D GIS, geostatistics, map design, map label, and map annotation. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience with professional GIS software. The basic programming concepts and skills in GIS application are covered. Students implement a major GIS project for a real world geography issue, which includes processes of system requirement, design, architecture, implementation, and installation. Prerequisite: [GIS 261 and CIS 395 and CSC 110] or departmental approval


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School district and teachers union officials in Vista have agreed to meet with a mediator Friday to try to work through stalled contract talks.
Vista Teachers Association officials have asked educators, parents and students to demonstrate at the district office before and during the closed-door meeting.
Union and Vista Unified School District officials haven't been able to reach an agreement about class sizes and furlough days for the upcoming school year. Both sides have warned of the possibility of a strike.
They were set to go to a fact-finding panel on Aug. 14, only six days before school starts.
Vista Unified has offered teachers a one-time bonus of 2 percent of their annual salary if they approve the district's last offer, which included five furlough days and changes to class-size limits in the teachers' contract.
If an agreement isn't reached by Aug. 20, the first day of class, the district may need to force the changes because it doesn't plan to hire extra teachers necessary for smaller class sizes, Superintendent Devin Vodicka has said.
The district declared an impasse in negotiations in March.
District officials are asking for the changes to curb spending as they work to close a budget gap estimated at $12 million in fiscal 2012-13 and expected to grow larger in the future.


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PBS Archives SAP with KOMplianceContentLink integrates WORM tamper-proof storage.
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on 2013.05.24
PBS Software GmbH, provider of add-on software solutions for Information
Lifecycle Management with SAP AG in the areas of data archiving, extraction, and
storage, and KOM Networks, Inc., provider of storage management solutions for compliant
data protection and retention, announced the integration of PBS ContentLink, a
lean interface between SAP environments and compliant storage systems, with
KOMpliance, a secure storage solution.
The joint solution enables SAP applications to archive directly through
ContentLink to KOMpliance WORM storage volumes on existing storage resources.
This integration provides an alternative to the complex enterprise content archiving and secure compliant storage
solutions commonly used in the SAP environment.
"We are pleased to welcome PBS to
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combined commitment to customers and service excellence," says Taher
Shaath, CEO, KOM Networks. "This
partnership will empower customers to leverage our technologies as an
integrated compliance solution."
KOMpliance, with its patented technologies, allows the creation of WORM storage
volumes using any HDD or SSD storage infrastructure. ContentLink is a lean
software solution for compliant archiving of SAP data on external storage
systems and for integration with MS SharePoint. Using PBS ContentLink and
KOMpliance, customers can create a direct and lean connection between SAP
systems and KOMpliance secure storage, leveraging any storage technology or manufacturer
to meet legal archiving requirements and future-proof ILM.
PBS ContentLink supports the new SAP-specific WebDAV 3.0 protocol as well as
the SAP ArchiveLink interface and is
certified by SAP for the integration scenario BC-ILM 3.0 (ILM for SAP). The WebDAV protocol ensures the usage under the SAP ILM
components Retention Manager and Retention Warehouse. The combined capabilities
of PBS ContentLink and KOMpliance offer a compliant
archive solution that addresses all the corporate and regulated mandates that
many of the organizations depending on SAP have to meet or exceed.
"PBS is a valued technology partner
with a legendary reputation in the SAP market place. The integrated solution of
KOMpliance and PBS Archive as a certified solution enhances our versatility and
expands the use cases for our customers," states Kamel Shaath, CTO,
KOM Networks. "With the combined
technology, flexibility and expertise of PBS and KOM; our customers can
actively select any information from their rich SAP ERP environment to create a
highly accessible and compliant archive using the storage infrastructure and
technology of choice."
"We have shared a great deal of
success with KOM. It is a great opportunity for our customers to leverage our
combined strengths to address their long-term archive, data retention and
compliance requirements. KOMpliance has established a new standard in secure
storage and ILM, and the integration with PBS Archive extends these
capabilities and flexibility to our combined customers," states
Günther Reichling, MD of PBS Software GmbH. "Regardless of the source or the SAP configuration, PBS and KOM can play
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You're back (from the dead)??? ...i thought it impossible you could be more greeeeen or yellooowww but fuk me, you're even more of a toxic tulip bulb today!!!
Someone needs to stop these inhumane broadcasts meters away from Fukushima
Brothers and sisters,
Fuck it all in the ass!
Times might be tough.
But at least we still have the Beatles:
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