text: A few years ago, Bryan O'Connor added some code to asdf.lisp (and to OpenMCL's REQUIRE) to try and get REQUIRE and ASDF to work together better; it's near the bottom of: <http://clozure.com/cgi-bin/viewvc.cgi/ccl/tools/asdf.lisp?revision=1.4&root=cvs-0.14&view=markup> That code doesn't seem to have made it into the upstream asdf.lisp (and doesn't seem to be anywhere else, either), and I seem to have blithely clobbered Bryan's changes in: <http://clozure.com/cgi-bin/viewvc.cgi/trunk/source/tools/asdf.lisp?root=svn&r1=2258&r2=4703> I'm not sure whether it's best to try to get Bryan's change added to the upstream asdf.lisp or whether it's better to just add it to CCL (perhaps doing runtime lookups of symbols in the ASDF package.) On Mon, 23 Jun 2008, Robert Goldman wrote: > Patrick May wrote: >> On 23 Jun 2008, at 23:36, Robert Goldman wrote: >>> Patrick May wrote: >>>> I'm just starting to use Clozure on a PowerBook G4, switching from >>>> SBCL to get threading support on this machine. My ccl-init.lisp >>>> looks like this: >>>> (require :asdf) >>>> (pushnew "ccl:tools;asdf-install;" asdf:*central-registry* >>>> :test #'string-equal) >>>> (asdf:operate 'asdf:load-op :asdf-install) >>>> (setq asdf-install:*verify-gpg-signatures* nil) >>>> I've installed Hunchentoot successfully (at least, I see it under / >>>> usr/local/asdf-install) with >>>> (asdf-install:install :hunchentoot), but I'm unable to use it. >>>> When I enter (require :hunchentoot) I get the error: >>>>> Error: Module HUNCHENTOOT was not provided by any function on >>>> *MODULE-PROVIDER-FUNCTIONS*. >>>>> While executing: REQUIRE, in process listener(1). >>>>> Type :POP to abort, :R for a list of available restarts. >>>>> Type :? for other options. >>>> 1 > Clearly I have something misconfigured. Any idea what? >>> I think this is a simple misuse of ASDF (although I can't swear to >>> it). >>> >>> SBCL is especially ASDF-friendly, and if you use REQUIRE, you get >>> ASDF loading. Most other lisps, I believe, require (sorry) you to >>> use the ASDF function. >>> >>> So try >>> >>> (asdf:oos 'asdf:load-op :hunchentoot) >>> >>> and see if that does the job. >>> >>> Best, >>> R >> >> >> Thanks for the quick response. I should have mentioned that I tried >> that as well. The error message from this approach is: >> >> > Error: Error component "hunchentoot" not found >> > While executing: ASDF:FIND-SYSTEM, in process listener(1). >> > Type :POP to abort, :R for a list of available restarts. >> > Type :? for other options. >> 1 > >> >> Do I need an environment variable set? How can I tell where it is >> looking for the asdf installed files? > > (pprint asdf:*central-registry*) > > That tells you where asdf will look for the .asd files. > > You can also see what > > (asdf:find-system :hunchentoot) > > does... > _______________________________________________ > Openmcl-devel mailing list > Openmcl-devel at clozure.com > http://clozure.com/mailman/listinfo/openmcl-devel > >


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Quarterback Jordan Luallen of Greenwood (Ind.) Center Grove has been gaining big time attention in the Midwest, but his offer list is now expanding all the way to the West Coast. Stanford University is the latest school to come calling, and it has grabbed this standout's attention.
"Getting an offer from Stanford was a big honor for me," Luallen said. "Stanford is one of the best schools in the country academically and the coaching staff has the football team in great shape as well."
Stanford had not been a major player in Luallen's recruitment, but when coach Jim Harbaugh talked to him on Monday, that all changed.
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"Coach Durkin talked to me on Friday asking me to send my tapes," Luallen said. "Monday morning I spoke to coach Harbaugh, and he offered me a scholarship,"
The Indiana product now boasts offers from Stanford, Indiana and Iowa, and while he denies a leader, he is also including Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Purdue and Cincinnati to round out his top eight. When looking at these schools, Luallen noted that academics and the coaching staff will be the two key factors in his recruitment.
Luallen is in the heat of track season, so there are no visits scheduled at this time. However, he did have a general time table for making his decision.
"I really want to finish this process before my season starts," he said. "At that time, I just want to focus on my team and taking us to a state championship."

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May 13, 2013 BY Brendan Dunne
Lil Wayne's SPECTRE line from Supra is almost here. That's right, the rapper hasn't been blessed with just one silhouette, but rather an entire label from the all-powerful skate shoe brand. The first one to arrive looks to be the Lil Wayne x Supra Chimera, a design that you can expect in-stores as soon as May 18th. Continue reading for a quick video showing off upcoming colorways from Wayne's SPECTRE line with Supra, as well as some bits of Tunechi himself discussing the partnership, and stay tuned for an official launch of the Lil Wayne SPECTRE by Supra line on May 18th.
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The Shawangunk is a lovely mountain in New York, where the crystal clear streams sparkle in the sunlight and cobalt skies are endless. You can stand at the edge of smooth gleaming white cliffs and watch as water falls into the ravine below. Rolf Sturm's new acoustic solo recording of the same name also has the same ambiance.
Rolf Sturm has had numerous recordings, and has performed and/or toured with banjo pioneer Tony Trischka, drummer Billy Martin, country singer Eddy Arnold, the Argentinean tango group New York-Buenos Aires Connection, the Grateful Dead big band Illuminati, klezmer clarinetist Giora Feidman, and the Walter Thompson Orchestra. He also leads his own New York City area bands Feed The Meter and Just Cause.
Rolf Sturm's chords dance as if suspended; his improvisation is reminiscent of Lenny Breau's 1975 CD Cabin Fever. Rolf is subtle and deft on the guitar, and like the mountain, his range is wide, with a sudden burst of rock edge. He kicks into gear for track 5, the chords are lively and folksy with an eclectic quality.
On this CD, he smoothly moves through eighteen original compositions, proving his talent as both composer and a musician. He has a way to touch your senses with his music. It is the unique combination of improvising and moody arrangements, which are masterful. It is beyond smooth, which is the thing that gives it the perfect edge.Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the view.


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When my family first got TiVo, it changed my life. I remember how powerful it felt as an eleven year-old kid to finally be able to watch shows that came on after my bedtime over and over again– and even be able to pause for snack breaks! What if you could use a similar technology to time-shift your classes too? You'd be able to view missed lessons, play them back as many times as you wanted, and use the videos to review before exams. You could learn course material on your own time at your own pace. You would even be able to review lessons months after classes ended and refresh your memory about what you'd learned in previous semesters. For at least a million college students, this is already a reality. Echo360, a software company based near Washington D.C., allows instructors to record classroom video and audio and then convert the recordings into digital modules that students can access on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. The technology is already being used in at least 5,000 classrooms across the U.S. And thanks to a $31 million dollar investment from the Revolution Growth fund, Echo360 hopes to expand this number to a whopping 30,000 classrooms by 2017.
The fund, which currently has $450 million to invest in innovative businesses, was founded by AOL veterans Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Donn Davis, who were attracted to Echo360's high growth potential. The four-year old company has already made a $33 million profit from licensing their software to higher education institutions. But although Echo360 owns 54% of its market, only 10% of universities and colleges in the United States are using Echo360. In the next five years Echo360 hopes to use the capital from Revolution to increase this percentage to have its technology in 50% of US classrooms. Additionally, Echo360 hopes to develop their product to better fit the the needs of primary, middle, and high school students.
Echo360 supports a "blending learning" or "flipped classroom" approach to education. Blended learning is a type of education that uses a combination of face to face instruction and recorded course material to enhance education. This way, technologies can help optimize the time that students spend with their professors and find ways to engage them on their own terms. The flipped classroom approach offers a way to extend learning beyond the classroom. As educators continue to learn how to integrate technology into their classrooms, technologies like Echo360 will be an important tool for helping education work at its highest potential.


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Eagle View Middle School
Through Bemis School of Art I was invited to come and teach classes on yarn bombing for Eagle View Middle School's art day. Working with about 60 6th-and-7th-grade students in four hour-long sessions we yarn bombed two large rocks and two benches in front of the school.
The day got off to a slow start because the truck that we had hoped to use had transmission issues and was not available. So, eventually, we got a bigger truck.
Jerry, from CC ground facilities got started in and the first tree cozy went up in record time. Turns out, Jerry's a whiz with cable ties and has a great eye for details.
Then we got the second tree cozy up with only a little pause to remove some branch sprouts that would muddy up the works.
Finally we got the banner strung up and discovered that it was hung too wide. So it came back down and I did some crochet work to the top of the banner while Jerry went off to get some lunch. By the time he got back the problem had been fixed and up it went.
This was by far the largest installation I've done--machinery-wise--and I'm so thankful for all of Jerry's help. I'm not authorized to run a cherry-picker and doubt that I could have done nearly as good a job as he did.
Loom Knitting at Bijou School
Since mid-January I have been going to art classes at Bijou School twice a week and working with students. In mainly one-on-one settings I teach basic fiber arts concepts--how to knit, crochet, loom knit--with a specific eye toward yarn bombing.
Loom knitting has been very popular, but our supply of looms is a bit limited. We started with 8 looms and are now down to 6 (2 walked off and have yet to be returned).
A few of the guys (that's Bobby in the dark shirt) have really taken to them. Its an interesting pattern. They watch me knit with needles and come tell me they want to learn to do that. After attempting for a few minutes to figure out how to hold the sticks they decide they can't do it. So I sit them down with a loom and they get it right away.
Here's Eric wearing a hat he made. He has a wonderful Afro so the hat needed to be a bit on the large size.
One Letter, One Stripe, At a Time
I've figured that if I knit about 4.5' a week I'll have the "Community Kitchen" banner complete in time to panic about other things in the week or two prior to the Community Kitchen's yarn bomb installation. So far I'm a little over 2 weeks in to the banner project and have over 9' done--so I'm right on target. I just finished "I" this evening. I love skinny letters!
The banner measures about 19" tall and will be 22' wide when completed.
And I currently have 13 stripes for the trees on hand. 9 were handed over last Friday at a couple of knit group meetings. The stripes will be stitched together lengthwise and wrapped around the target trees.
Notes on a roof
Yesterday I met with the facilities manager at a local hospital to get details about a location within the hospital grounds that was suggested as a yarn bomb site.
One of the things I love about creative work is finding ways around hurdles, but I don't know that I've ever dealt with hurdles quite so high before. And who knew that roofs were so complicated and exacting. And most everything there that is ugly and unsightly has to deal with making sure one thing or another flows in a prescribed manner.
First, there's a waterproof membrane covering the whole surface of the roof. It cannot be pierced, breeched, torn, or adversely affected in any way. It's black and ugly, and there's just nothing that can be done about that.
Next are the drains. If anything I do clogs or adversely affects the drainage of water, I can hand them $1 million dollars, and I may still be in trouble.
And there are flanges at the base of every vertical surface that kick the water onto the roof to be funneled into the drains. That process can't be messed with.
Furthermore, there is a large cooling system on the roof of an adjacent building. I can't do anything to that that would affect the rate of airflow in the system, or whole rooms/wings of the hospital are shut down.
And further out on another building in the complex, but still very much in the sight line, is another air cleaning system. This is where it gets a bit scary. That system cleans and vents air from rooms used for infectious disease patients. So if we work very close that bunch of machinery, we may be exposed to TB or other airborne pathogens.
See, this is why I wanted to meet with the facilities dept. BEFORE coming up with a design for the space. Without all this information, I'd be poking holes in the waterproof membrane, making the building flood, shutting down rooms people need to get well, and exposing myself (and others) to some really bad stuff. Who knew roofs were so dangerous—I mean beyond the idea that you can fall from them and stuff. And I'm totally forgetting about my fear of heights.
Knit-In Scheduled!
In conjunction with the "What If Festival" we are hosting a Knit-In at our yarn bomb site. We'll be on the west side of the Pioneer's Museum, 215 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on September 10, 2011.
We'll be assembling and installing our cozy onto a Geek Squad VW Beetle. But come join us even if you aren't planning to participate in the Geek Squad Beetle Bomb. Be sure to bring your current project (or we'll force other yarns and tools into your hands).
And plan to hang out at the festival for a bit. There's going to be a lot of cool stuff going on that day!
Knit by the Numbers
On Thursday I went and took some photos and preliminary measurements of our projected car (or one from the fleet).
I just crunched those numbers to come up with a different number:
678, which is the current estimate on how many squares we will need to cover the body portions of the car. Now, that number is a little high because I didn't subtract the area that would be covered by logos and not squares.
Another number:
1, the number of intarsia-knit logos that will go onto the car that are currently completed (see photo below). There will be 3 or 4 total.
Another number:
88, the number of squares I currently have on hand. Most of those I made but I did collect some at my knitting group last Friday, and I know there are many more in the pipeline.
Yet another number:
12, the number of days before the actual event in which we cover a car with knitted squares.
I don't think I'm panicking. I'm pretty sure I'm not panicking. Am I even spelling "panicking" right? Yes. I just looked it up.
I should probably go to bed.
Start your Needles!
Geek Squad accepted the proposed design today and we are on! For more information, click the "What If . . . Festival" 2011 link to your left.
The generosity of knitters
In my 10 years as an artist I have met others in my profession who feel the need to be very hush-hush about their working process. There's a fear that possesses them, sometimes not without good cause, that someone else will start producing work in "their" style, thus stealing the living they might be making with their work.
I learned much of what I know through conversations (in print, online, and in person) with other artists so my work and teaching style is very open. My feeling is that, if someone is stealing my "style", I just need to keep evolving and come up with a new one.
So, a few months back (during the Acacia Park "Tree Cozy" project), I emailed an internationally known yarn bomb artist (KnittaPlease) to gush over how lovely I thought a specific project of hers was and to ask a few questions that related to that project and our trees. One of her staff members graciously answered my questions and alleviated a lot of the worry I was taking on myself.
Now with this new project, I emailed again. This time, however, I was sure that the information I wanted would probably be proprietary to their process. Apparently they don't feel that it is and again, many of my worries have been quenched. Not all of them yet, but since they invited me to ask any other questions I might have, I did.
I'm breathing much easier this morning. Thanks Karen!
Progress Report
The design concepts for the "What If Festival" project have been submitted to Geek Squad and I'm waiting on approval or redirection. The plan is to have something we can start with agreed upon by Thursday (8/18) so that I can put out the call for help.
I must admit this is one difficult part of the process for me. (There are other difficult parts. I'll write about them as they come up—if I get time.) I want to jump in and get started but have to hold myself back. If I start work on a design that ends up being scrapped, I feel that I've wasted time and materials. So instead, I'm occupying myself by working on pieces the size I will need if the design is approved as is but can be utilized in another project in the works if the direction changes.
Oh the difficulties of staying busy and sane at the same time.


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EA allegedly considering two ways of re-introducing microtransactions into Star Wars Battlefront 2; Details
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The original Tiki Towers successfully imitated World of Goo by offering enjoyable physics-based gameplay and a colorful, cutesy look. Instead of utilizing goo, however, Tiki Towers supplied gamers with limited amounts of bamboo in order to build bridges and other structures.
Tiki Towers 2 takes the same basic formula and allows you to build different structures with bamboo, vines, and other resources across 30 levels. You can purchase Tiki Towers 2 on the iPhone and iPad through the App Store for $2.99.


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How Developers Want to Make You a Cyborg in 2014
SAN FRANCISCO – Wearable computers like Google Glass and the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch may not have caught fire yet, but that hasn't stopped mobile game developers from rushing to create apps for the new devices, eager to seize what they hope is the next big moment in consumer technology.
Niccolo DeMasi, the CEO of mobile games maker Glu Mobile, compares the potential of wearables to that of Apple Inc's iPhone launch in 2007 – an event that was the catalyst to create much of the mobile app world that exists now.
DeMasi and others are betting that by developing compelling apps designed with the wearables' special features in mind, they can create overwhelming demand for the products.
"A whole new app ecosystem is going to be born," said Shawn Hardin, chief executive officer of Mind Pirate, which will release "Global Food Fight," its first game for Google Glass, this month. "Those who are going to make that happen in a big way are going to be valuable companies because of it, and those who wait too late won't be a part of it."
The market for mobile game apps is expected to grow to $17 billion this year from just $6 billion in 2010, analysts said, and wearables could fuel growth in the years to come.
An array of new smartwatches and devices like fitness tracker Fitbit will go on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, heralding a potential breakthrough for the devices in 2014.
Google Glass is expected to launch broadly sometime this year. So far, its user-testing version has only been available at a $1,500 price to about 15,000 developers and consumers who registered to be part of its early adopter program.
Galaxy Gear smartwatches from Samsung have garnered mixed reviews since their September launch, and consumers have not warmed to them yet.
Wearable computing devices basically function as mini-computers, mainly strapped on a user's wrist or face, though they may end up being worn on other parts of the body, too.


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So are Mishicot officials.
And in Oconto Falls, residents are being asked to run water in a slow trickle or stream just a little less than the size of a pencil. Keep the water running until notified by the utility. Bills will be adjusted accordingly. Any questions in Oconto Falls should be directed to the Utility Billing Office.
Ripon officials say they have received many calls from people who have had frozen water services. Residents there are being asked to run a trickle of water about the width of a pencil until further notice. Water and sewer bills will be adjusted. Anyone who disregards the notice will be charged for thawing the service line. Questions can be directed to Utility Manager Chris Liveris at (920) 748-4912 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
In Omro, water customers are being asked to run water for five minutes from one faucet at least three times a day, and leave a pencil-sized stream of water running overnight. Customers who do not use much water and those on dead-end streets should keep an especially watchful eye on the situation. An estimate of extra water usage will be deducted from the next quarterly bill for each customer, city officials say. Questions can be directed to Omro Water Utility at (920) 685-7025 or City Hall at (920) 685-7000.
Berlin officials are also asking people to run a stream of water the size of a pencil non-stop. The water should be run in an area of the home where it will not be shut off, the city says. Anyone who shuts off water early will be responsible for thawing water service. Customers will be issued an average bill for this quarter and may be for the next quarter as well.
New London has not issued a citywide notice, but is asking people in certain areas to run a pencil-sized stream of water. Click here to see if your property is affected.
Coloma leaders are asking residents to continuously run a stream of water half the size of a pencil. Customers will receive a credit for excess water used. Questions can be directed to the village office at (715) 228-2871.
Other communities that have issued similar orders:
- City of Algoma
- Black Creek
- Clintonville
- Fond du Lac
- Gillett
- Hortonville
- Kewaunee
- Lena
- Menominee, Mich.
- Neenah (some addresses only; click here for the full list)
- Oakfield
- Princeton
- Town of Scott
- Shiocton
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Last week I had the most amazing vacation in San Diego, California! It was my first visit to the west coast, in fact the farthest west I had ever been was Nashville, TN. That's sad isn't it?
Josh and I packed Aidan up and headed on a 9 hour plane ride to San Diego! Found out on the day I left that my gorgeous Mackenzie had lung cancer (turns out though, it was fluid and hopefully he's going to be ok) which put a damper on the trip. But otherwise, everything was fabulous. Saturday we spent the day at Sea World. Sunday, we drove to La Jolla and Carlsbad, where I shopped it up, we saw Pirates of the Caribbean in the IMAX theater (and Aidan slept through the whole thing, and wet the seat so whoever sat there next, so sorry!). Aidan and Josh went to the zoo on Monday, and we all went to Legoland California on Tuesday!


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Drink with furry friends?
It's a time honoured American tradition to turn up at a bar alone, take a seat and order a drink (in fact, every bar Esquire visited hosted unashamed, solo drinkers). At PDT in the Lower East Side, you need never feel alone: the bar's collection of taxidermied animals (the owl in the corner and the huge friendly bear) will see to that.


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Coletti stripped of podium, Marciello loses pole
26 July 2014 – Racing Engineering drivers Stefano Coletti and Raffaele Marciello have been given post-race time penalties as a result of transgressions during Saturday afternoon's GP2 Feature Race at the Hungaroring.
Coletti was deemed to have forced Julián Leal off the track at Turn 12 during the early stages of the race and the stewarding panel handed him a 20 second time penalty. The Monegasque loses his podium and drops to 18th.
Marciello had collected eighth place – and the Sprint Race pole position – but was given the same penalty after stewards concluded that he overtook Stoffel Vandoorne before the first Safety Car line. He falls to 19th.
Coletti's penalty elevates Adrian Quaife-Hobbs to second and Takuya Izawa to a maiden podium finish.
Nathanaël Berthon gains two places and therefore inherits pole position for Sunday morning's race.


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Firefighters see through smoke
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:43:14 GMT —
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) - Firefighters in Georgetown County have a new piece of updated technology to use when they respond to a call, thermal imaging cameras. The cameras allow firefighters to see into a building through smoke and darkness.
The county bought 11 cameras to be split among county and Midway Fire Rescue stations. It took about six to eight months of researching the need before officials gave the green light on the purchase.
Firefighters just finished training on the new cameras and they are more than ready to put them to use.
"Very excited about it. There's a lot of departments in this country that aren't afforded even one thermal imaging camera where we were able to get four for our department, very fortunate to have four," explained Bob Beebe with Midway Fire Rescue.
With the new thermal imaging cameras, firefighters will be able to work more efficiently and the cameras will be used on scene from beginning to end.
"At least with the camera we're able to go in and do a quick scan of the room and move forward a lot quicker and do searches a lot faster to give those people extra minutes to possibly save their lives," said Beebe.
"They'll also help us with finding hot spots inside the structure. They allow us to make quicker knock downs of some fires because in zero visibility environment,we can actually get in and see where the fire is, " said Ryan Allen, a Georgetown County Fire/EMS Battalion Chief.
The cameras are equipped with a temperature gauge and the images they capture are also useful after a call.
Allen explained, "these have recording capabilities for us so that we can take them back into training and allow us to better educate our firefighters on how to use the cameras and how to make knock downs of fires.
The cameras also serve another purpose.
"It definitely helps out morale when they start seeing new things and it also allows for the administration of the department to show the guys that they care about them and that they want to make sure that they have the best materials and the best equipment for them," explained Beebe. "
The cameras aren't cheap, each one costs $10,000. Both men say the equipment upgrade is worth the expense.
"If we wait a long period of time to get to that better model the cost that comes into effect with it sometimes hurts us by waiting so long. As opposed to keeping current and it's a good thing for the departments to maintain up to date technology," added Beebe.
The cameras can also be used if they need to find someone in the woods or on a body of water.


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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / Bloomberg News, December 10, 2012
Aetna and other insurers that initially fought President Obama's health-care overhaul are reversing course, funding a group planning to spend $100 million to help the uninsured get coverage under the law. Enroll America, a nonprofit created two years ago, has gathered support from the insurers that opposed the law and consumer organizations such as Washington-based Families USA that supported it. The new organization plans a broad-based educational campaign to make uninsured people aware of the health-care law's benefits and help them sign up, said Ron Pollack, Enroll America's chairman.


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Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
On Thursday afternoon, as part of her focus on American students pursuing higher education, the First Lady will join juniors and seniors from Chicago public high schools on the first day of a four-day visit to Howard University called "Escape to the Mecca." The program is designed to immerse talented high school students in a college campus environment. The First Lady's visit to Howard is part of her higher education initiative, in particular working to achieve the President's "North Star" Goal, that by the year 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.
The First Lady will join the students on a campus tour followed by a roundtable discussion where the students will be joined by their hosts. In the discussion, the First Lady will hear how college tours and similar types of exposure can inspire students to reach higher in their education.
The tour and opening portion of the First Lady's discussion with the students will be covered by a pre-determined pool. Bow Wow, co-host of BET's 106 & Park, will join the tour and moderate the First Lady's discussion with the students.
Background Information on "Escape to the Mecca"
The Chicago Peoples Union (CPU) is an organization founded on the campus of Howard University in 1979, to increase fellowship among Illinois students; to expose Howard University students to Chicago culture; to serve as a liaison between prospective students from Illinois and Howard University; and to foster relationships with the surrounding community. The CPU's "Escape to the Mecca" program caters to high school juniors and seniors interested in attending Howard University. Selected high school students from Illinois are able to experience college through a weekend-long visit to Howard – they stay with Howard University students from the Chicago area, attend classes, speak with Howard University officials, and interact with the Howard community.
For additional information on the "Escape to the Mecca" program, please contact Gloria L. Purifoy at firstname.lastname@example.com or 773-553-4368.


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LAUREL — A father and son from Laurel who pleaded guilty to trying to bribe Mississippi's transportation director have been sentenced in the case.
U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate sentenced 67-year-old Kenneth Biglane to two years in prison and his 40-year-old son, Peter Biglane, to 18 months for bribery relating to a program which receives benefits under federal programs providing assistance to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Wingate also fined the men — nearly $50,000 and more than $35,000 respectively.
Federal prosecutors say Kenneth Biglane in May 2009 offered Larry "Butch" Brown, MDOT's then executive director, 25 percent kickbacks on all right of way contracts to his son's company, OxPatch Resources, LLC. Brown called authorities, which led to the Biglanes' indictment.
The men are to report to prison Dec. 5.


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With the jerseys of 13 Blue Bomber legends hanging in the Sun Centre on Maroons Road, the club announced on Thursday that its 80th anniversary season will begin with a trip down memory lane.
Two nights before Winnipeg plays host to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in its season opener and Hall of Fame Game, 10 all-time great Bomber players and three coaches will be honoured at the annual Legacy Dinner, Wednesday, June 30 at Canad Inns Polo Park.
Spanning the 1950s through to the 2000s, the players are Buddy Tinsley, Leo Lewis, Ken Ploen, Don Jonas, Dieter Brock, Joe Poplawski, Chris Walby, James Murphy, Bob Cameron and Milt Stegall. Theyll be joined by Grey Cup winning coaches Bud Grant, Cal Murphy and Mike Riley.
President Jim Bell says all 13 Bomber legends, who will also be recognized at the Hall of Fame Game, are expected to be in town for the celebration.
The fact that its 80 years, its eight decades, we just thought it was very fitting that we had an opportunity to say to the fans, look, we want to connect with decades gone by and really make this a celebration, said Bell.
Common bond
The group was chosen by the Bomber Hall-of-Fame selection committee.
The ones that I speak to, I must say the common bond is they understand the community, they understand the tradition of Blue Bomber football, said Bell. So regardless of the era that they played, I think they share that connection.
Brock, the CFLs Most Outstanding Player in 1980 and 1981, said being chosen among the 13 Bomber greats meant a lot to him.
I was really honoured to have been selected as part of this group, said Brock on conference call from Birmingham, Ala., Its just hard to put into words how much it means.
Reflecting on his 10-year career as a Bombers quarterback, Brock said his fondest memories are of the groups he suited up with.
The best thing is being with all these wonderful players that I had an opportunity to play with, and the coaches, he said. It was the best time of my career, theres no doubt about that.
Cameron, who has at the Sun Centre for the announcement, said listening to Brock brought back a lot of memories for him.
The first year I started in 1980 he was the super star on the team, and with a few bits of luck going our way we could have won a couple of Grey Cups with him, said Cameron, the CFL all-time leader in yards punted.
I can just remember, looking out on the field here behind us, catching passes from him. He used to throw the ball after practice to us, and catching some of those 70-yard bombs, all those memories come flooding back to you.
Cameron says the Legacy Dinner will be a special night for him.
Very humbled and pretty excited to part of this night, he said.
I can remember, believe it or not, when they had the 50th anniversary and that was my first year in 1980, said Cameron. They made a bit of a deal out of it but nothing like this, and I think its just a really smart way to get some excitement with the team.
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Congrats to bamaranger for having a hard-working kid.
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"Never underestimate a determined kid."
True story: Next door neighbors kid started mowing lawns at 11. He got his parents to agree that they'd match whatever he saved so he could buy a car at 16. They should have never done that.
By age 12, he bought a second mower and was subcontracting lawns in the neighborhood to younger kids. By 14, he had a half-dozen kids working for him, multiple mowers and lawn equipment, and a virtual lock on all the accounts in the two neighborhoods within walking distance. He bought a small cart and rigged it to the back of his bike so that he could pull a full set of equipment to the next neighborhood over and start the whole process over again.
You can see where this is going, right?
On his 16th birthday, he presented his parents with his bank statement. He had saved close to $20K. He told his parents exactly which new BMW he wanted for a little under $40K. He was ready to saddle up to go get it.
His parents were completely floored and unprepared. They had to admit they couldn't match it and couldn't keep their promise.
The kid bought a basic pickup and a trailer with just his money and continued to build his business. That was nearly 15 years ago. These days in my part of town, I'm likely to see a half-dozen of his company trucks on any given day. He has a large and successful business. But the failure of his parents to keep that promise caused a rift in that family that never really healed.
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Ill prepared, ill suited and irrelevant — that's the conclusion a new report on Britain's cyber defences. In a scathing analysis, the House of Commons Defence Committee's demands the government take the cyber threat more seriously:
'The Government needs to put in place — as it has not yet done — mechanisms, people, education, skills, thinking and policies which take it into both the opportunities, and the vulnerable, which cyber presents. It is time the government approached this subject with vigour.'
The constantly evolving threat from hackers has left the government struggling to stay one step ahead of hackers. Their last initiative — the Cyber Reservists — is less bringing in highly skilled experts and more a digital Dad's Army. But what appears particularly concerning is the threat posed to our Army:
'…the Armed Forces now so dependent on information and communications technology, should such systems suffer a sustained cyber attack, their ability to operate could be totally compromised.
When attacks have penetrated our defences at troop level, one would assume there would be plans to counter a serious attack on our critical national infrastructure. Again, the report suggests the government is lacking:
'There is clearly still much work to be done on determining what type or extent of cyber attack would warrant a military response…we recommend the Government ensure that civil contingency plans identify the military resources that could be drawn upon in the event of a large-scale cyber attack'
The shadow defence minister Jim Murphy has jumped onboard to lambast the government, stating that 'policy progress is falling behind the pace of the threat our armed forces face' and urges the Ministry of Defence to 'tackle vulnerabilities urgently'. More than just a preventative strategy is required, as the report suggests, 'it is not enough for the Armed Forces to do their best to prevent an effective attack'.
Simply, the MoD needs to put more muscle behind defending the nation online. Where and how can this be done? The first obvious area is leadership. The Defence Committee criticises the lack of single minister or department responsible for cyber defences, though Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude comes the closest. The threats are so frequent and of such veracity there is now the need for 'increased ministerial attention'. The other area is funding. Increasing investment in cyber defences would allow the Ministry of Defence to woo more people from the private sector, develop the skills of staff and help them to respond better to the shapeshifting digital environment.
But the whole government, not just the MoD, has very little room to spare on budgets so where the money will come from? Cutting front line defences is not an option, so the government is left with the unenviable task of reworking (already limited) budgets to fight new and complicated threats. If they fail, we'll know soon enough.
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"It's Expected I'm Gone" has been stuck in my head all day.
It's a good thing.
Any album with that many tracks that's still great is something I owe to myself to check out.
Sadly enough, I've only heard "Corona". That did make me want to listen to more of it though. After reading this review I really think that it would be a wise decision to get this album.
Album Rating: 5.0Yay, a featured review! Sweet. Also, you can check out my Featured Artist profile on Mike Watt in the bass forum.
nice review, i'll download 1 or 2 or these if i can :thumb:
Album Rating: 4.5I was listening to this on my drive to school this morning and later, I found out there was a Minutemen documentary recently done. Yea-uh.This Message Edited On 12.08.05
It happens sometimes. mx has loads to do, but I'll try to get him on it. The huge avatar is new though...
I've just recently found out Corona is the theme song for Jackass.
This album is amazing, though I can't come to appreciate some of the songs on the album, mainly the "fillers" (there isn't any, really) that don't catch my attention. The band as a unit are amazing.
Album Rating: 4.5Definetly a great album and my favourite Punk album.
My favourite song of the album ould be Viet Nam, so much energy. Than again energy is apparent in almost all Minutemen songs.
Album Rating: 5.0Awesome album. One of my favorites of all time. Good review.This Message Edited On 03.18.06
Album Rating: 5.0Great review, this is such a strong album. It takes a while to absorb all the tracks but once you do you can't stop listening.
Album Rating: 4.5Just listening to this again. It gets better with time, for sure.
"Viet Nam" is my new favourite, although "History Lesson, Part II" is almost equally brilliant in a completely different way.
Album Rating: 4.5I haven't listened to this in a long time. I gotta find it and get back.This Message Edited On 07.01.06
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Album Rating: 5.0I found this album through this site, and when somebody offered to give me a copy, how could I refuse? This is hands down a fantastic, nay classic album from a great band. I'm a huge fan of the wide array of short songs, and I love the irony employed on tracks such as "#1 Hit Song" and serious political and social jabs that are littered throughout.
Thank you for a good review of a great album.
Album Rating: 4.5This album is amazing. just so many good songs.
History Lesson Part II, #1 Hit Song, Dr. Wu, The Poltics of Time and The Theatre Life is of You are all great tracks.This Message Edited On 07.01.06
I forgot how awesome this album is.
is this a good introduction to the minutemen?
I just have to double-post to say that this album is perfect for cruising.
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The ultimate stick figure series, and a bunch of goofy parodies as well!
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Eskimo Bob, he eats lots of fish!
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There needs to be more here to really warrent a high score. It was short, and thats ok, however it was also sudden. You have agood point here but you need to make it more clear. Far to many people will miss your point and think that the dirds shooting at the dove should be hurt and thats not what your point is. I would hate to see your message get constued just because it isn't accurate enough. Good work, I would just like to see more done with your idea.
make believe, not war
nice graphics, good message, nice and short
poor bird.. heh
Short but really good
Short but gets to the point. Was kinda weird to see a Nazi bird next to a flak cannon with exceptionally good aim for a target so low to the ground.
jk jk good stuff man!
As many others have stated, it was short, but still very good. Music set a good mood.
Another Review =P
Last time you submitted this, I gave a review, and you wanted to know what you were doing wrong with the Flash even though so many people thought the art was good. Maybe this time I'll be a little more helpful in the 'advice' department. =P
Okay, firstly, your art and the story is what ought to get your point across. Use symbolism (perhaps the bird was caged at some point, and now values his freedom, for example), sound (music that fits the mood you're trying to convey ALWAYS makes a mediocre movie a better one) and storyline (tell a story of freedom, explain to the audience WHY it is fragile using images and sounds with your awesome art skills).
Using text to convey your ideas often times makes the video seem rushed or as though you didn't feel up to putting in the effort. Now, this isn't to say that text shouldn't be in the movie at all -- rather that it ought to be used sparingly.
You could draw out the words yourself, keeping to your own style, and add that much more quality to the 'toon than there was before. When I said that you had lots of potential, I meant that your idea is a good one (if it isn't an original, you're at least trying to tell it in an original fashion) and your art skills are good. Now all you need is to figure out how to combine all of the appropriate elements to take a 'toon from "good" to "great!" =)
And before anyone else here tries to give me that, "And what have YOU submitted!?" line, just know that as a Graphic Designer I do have some know-how when it comes to approaching target audiences and making a piece of art say what you want it to without the use of text. So there. Haha
I hope that was a little more clear than last time, and if you have any questions about what I've suggested or would like a little more detail, go right ahead and send me a PM. =)
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Richmond County investigators are cracking down on crime in
West Augusta. Officers say this part of the county has the highest burglary
rate per capita – and crooks are targeting jewelry and electronics.
Investigators went door to door on West Wheeler Parkway Thursday
night. Investigators say this part of the county has the highest burglary rate
per capita.
Investigators say they've had more than 100 burglaries in
the past year, and 3 just this past weekend.
Around 60 officers handed out to flyers to neighbors in this
area. Their goal – was to teach them how to protect their property and help
report any suspicious activity.
"Someone was inside my house and I walked in on them. They
made off with $2,000 electronics, computers, cologne. The second time they came
back and stole palm trees," said Nate Meador.
They say crooks are looking mostly for jewelry, laptops and
notebooks and are urging people to hide any valuables.
"You look at my neighbors door, his door got kicked in. he
got robbed 2 months ago. He never leaves the house and he left for a few
minutes and once he left, they kicked his door," said Nate Meador.
Investigators say you can do some things to stay safe – lock
up valuables like jewelry, laptops, and notebooks. Write down any serial numbers
and leave the lights or TV on so it looks like someone's at home.
"I have put motion
sensors, lights, locked gates, padlocks, cameras in my house," said Meador.
Now it's not just homes on West Wheeler Parkway that have
been hit – some of the streets nearby including Roy Road have also been
Investigators say crooks typically knock on the door before
breaking-in to check if anyone's home.
If you see a suspicious car in your neighborhood, make sure
you jot down the license plate because it could crack the case.
Investigators say there are car break-ins in that area but
they are more sporadic. They are
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Richmond County investigators say the goal of tonight's
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Mordechai Kedar
One of the greatest scandals in the history of Israeli politics took place when Ehud Olmert "sold" the defense portfolio to Amir Peretz, with both of them being clueless about security matters, just so he can keep the Treasury in the hands of his "dear" friend Hirschson. The terrible outcome of that dirty deal was the outrageous performance of "Mr. Security" Peretz during the Second Lebanon War. How many casualties would have been spared in the war had a qualified person been appointed to this post?
However, Olmert was not alone. He was surrounded by other Kadima ministers, including Livni and Mofaz. I do not recall that these two figures speaking out at all against Peretz's outrageous appointment, and their silence makes them full partners to this scandal and its tragic results.
Attila Somfalvi
Hinting again Labor may be willing to compromise, join Kadima government, defense minister says dealing with current economic crisis more important than party's budget demands. Meanwhile Shas adamant won't sit on gov't willing to negotiate over Jerusalem
Yet now we see Kadima, that same virtual party, repeating the same sin: According to recent reports, Livni's desire to keep Ehud Barak as defense minister prompted her to offer Mofaz the Foreign Ministry in order to bring him back to action and ward off internal dissent against her. Yet what does Mofaz know about diplomacy? Did he serve in the Foreign Service even one day? And what about his English?
The diplomatic theater is Israel's most important battlefield alongside the military battlefield. Therefore, we must appoint the most qualified and capable person to this critical post. Livni was a rather mediocre foreign minister, and the proof of this is the deterioration in our ties with the United States over the past two years, which was manifested through Washington's decision to renege on a long series of pledges given to former Prime Minister Sharon.
Livni's silenceAn even graver matter is the failure of the diplomatic campaign aimed at prompting effective sanctions against Iran, and Livni showed complete idleness when Olmert took the authority for negotiations with Syria and the Palestinians away from her. His terrible mistakes in the course of indirect negotiations with Syria did not elicit even one public statement from the minister in charge of Israel's foreign relations. This made her a partner, even if a passive one, to Olmert's diplomatic failure.
What kind of foreign minister is she? A minister who sits in the Foreign Ministry and says nothing while a failing prime minister engages international conduct that is just as faulty? Would anyone appoint Mofaz to be in charge of his public relations? Is Livni conducting herself any differently than Olmert? It appears there are too many similarities in respect to the political conduct of these two Likud refugees, and Olmert's failure is the harbinger of Livni's failure.
The worst thing about this matter is that Mofaz, who has clear strong points (security,) will be assuming a post where his success if highly doubtful (foreign affairs,) and this too is no honor for Kadima, the ultimate job-providing party.
The intolerable lightness with which Kadima addresses the country's vital interests, both on the security and diplomatic fronts, require the citizens to toss this failed party to its rightful place: The political garbage bin.
Dr. Mordechai Kedar is a lecturer at Bar-Ilan University's department of Arabic
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A Route 66-themed roadside park planned in Springfield, Mo., has more than reached its $15,000 fundraising goal with two days remaining, reported KOLR-TV in Springfield.
Springfield-based CrowdIt.com, a crowd-funding online service, helped spur the campaign.
Here's the station's report:
The campaign included this very cool promotional video:
Because the campaign raised extra money with two days remaining, the city says it's considering extras with the roadside park.
The roadside park, which includes a re-creation of the sign from the long-gone Red's Giant Hamburg restaurant, will be part of improvements to the College Street corridor between Grant and Kansas Expressway.
The City of Springfield in general wants to revitalize College Street and reflect its Route 66 heritage. The city is regarded as the "Birthplace of Route 66" because it was there on April 30, 1926, that officials proposed the name of the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway.
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Waterproofing the basement especially during the monsoons is of utmost importance. As many may think it's not a process that can be done only by professionals. It's not very difficult to waterproof the basement provided you know what to do and you have the tools required. Old basements tend to develop cracks and allow water to seep in. water seeping in through walls develop frequent damps which lead to cracks. You can tape in an aluminum foil on the damp area to determine whether the water is seeping in from outside or is it condensing inside itself. You can install downspouts or gutters which collects twigs and dried leaves hence preventing accumulation of water leading to damps. A good drainage system with the help of asbestos sheet is also helpful in disallowing water to concentrate at a given area in the basement. In case a gutter already exists you can extend it and connect it to the drainage system outside your apartment.
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I don't really see why this is T rated. There's no swearing but theres just endless arsekicking
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what song is at the end when Mario and Luigi fight vs the king Bowser outside the Princess Toadstool´s castle? at the scene ´´Fire Power´´
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How did I miss the second part all these years!? I remember back when the first part was on the front page... that flash was so exciting and I couldn't wait to see more so I waited and nothing was submitted... turns out there was a second part and I somehow missed it XD
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MIAMI — Two days after training camp, there was reason for some of the Miami Heat players to arrive for Sunday's practice with a bit of fatigue.
They quickly shrugged it off once they noticed a special visitor at the facility. Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., was in attendance and addressed the team before practice.
"It was good to see the champion here," guard Dwyane Wade said. "If you got up today a little tired and you walk in and see the champ, you're going to work a little harder."
Mayweather sat courtside with team president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison. He exited the practice court once the media were allowed inside. His speech to the team was about what it takes to defend a championship.
Who better to learn from than Mayweather, who LeBron James referred to as "17 years-and-0." Mayweather is 45-0 and has won eight world titles in five weight divisions. He is the most lucrative prize fighter in boxing history.
"We're trying to defend two titles," James said. "He's been defending for a long time. He definitely knows where we're coming from. It's exciting at the end of the day to have one of the greatest of all time … We're honored and blessed to have him in the building."
Mayweather's appearance was somewhat a surprise considering coach Erik Spoelstra is a big fan of boxer Manny Pacquiao. He was once considered Mayweather's biggest rival until he lost to Juan Manuel Marquez last year.
"It kind of surprised me," center Chris Bosh said. "I thought about messing with [Spoelstra] just a little bit, but we have all season for that."


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ELECTRIC BUSES INFRASTRUCTURE * Switzerland
* Lausanne - We could have electric buses that recharge in 15 seconds
(Video from Youtube, by epflnews -Jun 16, 2014: TOSA is the first full electric articulate bus that runs without overhead lines. With its so called "flash charging", it recharges at the bus stops along the route in a record time of 15 seconds. EPFL researchers have developed a mathematical model to optimized the costs of a prospective bus line using TOSA technology)
Lausanne,Swiss -Autoblog Green, by Danny King -Aug 18th 2014: ... Switzerland's Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) is leading of a group of public and private entities that is developing something called the TOSA bus system. TOSA buses get recharged via a robotic arm that connects the roof-mounted bus batteries to an electric charging system mounted on the bus stop. The buses can hold up to 133 people and the "flash charging" provides enough juice in a 15-second charge to get the bus to the next electrified stop without delaying the route. The researchers say such buses could be put into regular service in Geneva by 2017...
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Archive for February, 2010
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The cable dangling from the wingroot is for the left hand spoiler and is one of two extending from the matchbox.
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I purchased this "Bratt" doll from Walmart for about $3.00, when i first got the sailplane together; he has lived through a crash.
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FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — There are growing worries that lower salaries may begin to drive teachers out of Frederick County as their pay has been frozen for a fourth straight year.
Teacher Patty Madert tells The Frederick News Post she has to consider leaving for a neighboring county.
A school board vote last week means teachers could face a pay cut in the year ahead or furloughs. The Frederick County Board of Education voted to take money from the salary fund to avoid raising class sizes. Teachers have not had a raise since 2009.
Frederick teacher salaries rank near the bottom half of Maryland counties.
Superintendent Terry Alban says she worries about the long-term consequences. She says there was an increase last year in teachers who resigned but continued to teach elsewhere.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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Things You Should Know About Being A Woman This Winter
It's that time of month again, when magazines pretend like it's already next month! Or, in this case: Next year. The January 2010 ladymags are already cluttering up the Internet. The same six actresses have swapped covers amongst themselves again.


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Seeing brooms in the stands, both at home and away, has become commonplace for the Padres. On Wednesday the Friars hit two home runs (Kyle Blanks / Alexi Amarista), pounded out 17-hits at Camden Yards to sweep the short two game series against the Orioles. In their prior series the Padres were swept in Tampa Bay. In the series before that the Padres swept the Marlins at Petco Park.
Yes, it has been that kind of year for the 18-21 Padres. Here's the tally: Sweeps by the Padres at home-2. Sweeps by opponents at Petco Park-2. Sweeps by Padres on the road-2. Sweeps by opponents at their home-2. Series split-5.
The Friars return home for a three game series against the Nationals on Thursday. Former San Diego State pitcher Stephen Strasburg is the scheduled starter for Washington.


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Currency Income From International Visitors In Mexico Increased By 10.3 Percent During September
Nov 15, 2012, 10:49 ET from Mexico Tourism Board
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mexico Ministry of Tourism reports that during the month of September, currency income from international visitors exceeded 748 million dollars, a figure 10.3 percent higher than during the same period last year, which registered revenue of 678 million dollars.
During September, the flow of tourists that stayed overnight in Mexico registered an increase of 6.2 percent, compared to the same month last year.
According to information from the Bank of Mexico, cumulative foreign exchange earnings from international visitors during the period from January to September exhibit growth of 6.2 percent over the same period in 2011.
Through the month of September, tourism with visitors staying overnight in Mexico reported an increase of 3.1 percent, compared to the same period the prior year.
In terms of average expenditure, all areas registered a cumulative increase. For example, international visitors increased average spending by 6.8 percent, and international tourism 8.0 percent.
Tourism with visitors staying overnight in the country showed an increase in average spending through the month of September of 3.7 percent, while spending of overnight tourists to border areas increased by 8.1 percent, and spending of daytime tourists to border areas increased by 4.7 percent.
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The Irish Women's team got off to a winning start after beating the Czech Republic 4-1 at World League 2 in Valencia on Monday despite losing an early goal in warm conditions in Spain.
Darren Smith's side fell behind in the fifth minute when a defensive mix up resulted in the ball somehow finding its way into the Ireland goal.
It wasn't the start the Green Army would have wanted but credit to the side led by Captain Alex Speers, they were up for a fight and worked hard to get themselves back into contention in the important opening game.
Ireland's equaliser finally came off the back of their third penalty corner with Hermes Lisa Jacob finishing off a rebound following a good save from the Czechs.
Ireland struck again before half time to turn the tide in their favour when Corinthian player Aine Connery trapped a crossed ball into the circle and expertly finished to give Ireland a 2-1 lead.
The second half began with Ireland racing into a two goal lead when Audrey O'Flynn converted a penalty corner within two minutes of the restart to extend the lead to 3-1.
Ireland managed to add a fourth goal through UCD's Nicola Gray.
Ireland were efficient in the remainder of game and could have extended their lead but in the end, must be satisfied to run out 4-1 winners despite the early scare.
Coach Darren Smith said "Our win was a reasonable start for us. The Czech team played as we expected. We need to be tighter defensively against Belarus, and be sharper and more creative offensively."


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Tusker had the upper hand in the first period but allowed the visitors to enjoy possession in the closing minutes of the game, but no team did anything to change the scoreline.
Salim Ali, Ulinzi Stars' coach started off the match with a 4-5-1 formation, having Wycliffe Ochomo as the lone striker upfront, Oliver Agwanda playing between him and the midfield partnership of Stephen Ochollah and Erick Apul.
On the wings, Kelvin Simiyu and Chester Okoyo were tasked with bringing in the supplies. However, Tusker duo of Khalid Aucho and Collins 'Gattuso" Okoth were the brighter side in midfield, winning most of the tackles and 50-50 balls.
But Ulinzi's strength remained their tight and disciplined defense which at times was tasked with the heavier duty when their midfield was overwhelmed.
Geffrey Kokoyo making his first start in four matches, showed no signs of lack of match fitness as he kept his steadiness on the right, most of the time forcing the industrious Robert Omunuk to shift wings when the going got tougher.
On the other end, Wyclife Ochomo was in good shape as he took on David Ochieng, who was tasked with handling him, one or two times beating him but the goal was never coming.
Ochomo had a chance to open the scores in the 19th minute of the game, but his effort was stopped by a steady Samwel Odhiambo in Tusker's goal.
The second half battle was more attacking than defensive, both teams showing their ante upfront. Ulinzi created the most of the chances in the second period. Stephen Ochollah hit the side netting from Chester Okoyo's pass while Elvis Nandwa headed just over from Kokoyo's cross.
The introduction of Michael Olunga and Robert Monda for Tusker and that of Evans Amwoka and Allan Muhati for Ulinzi changed the face of the game as the attack became more intense.
Michael Olunga had a shot go inches wide from just outside the area and so did Monda from Olunga's assist.
Tusker's Samwel Odhiambo was forced into a point blank save from Evans Amwoka in then75th minute, the striker heading from an Allan Muhati cross.
Muhati was fouled at the edge of the box and he chose to take the resulting free-kick himself, unfortunately he raised it a little bit high above the cross bar.
Geoffrey Kokoyo would almost break the hearts of the Tusker fans in the last minute of added time but he headed just wide from Mulinge Ndetto's long throw.


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The Perse School for Girls must be quite proud indeed (or not) of alum
Vicky Vicki Butler Henderson's car-racing chickfactor — shown here on an old-school episode of Top Gear. But if you haven't seen her pilot Tiger Racing's 1245-lb Se7en clone, powered by two, 150-hp Suzuki GSXR-100 engines (Al Navarro call the front desk), click go. It's only a few minutes long. Oh, and that "naught to 60" time? 3.1 seconds.
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Dear Mr. President
Those who didn't want Mohamed ElBaradei as head of the IAEA just may get him as president of Egypt
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, is not exactly Israel's darling. When he was up for for reelection to a third term, in 1995, Israel made a sizable effort to convince the United States that he was "too soft" on Iran's nuclear program, and that someone tougher should be found. The George W. Bush administration, which didn't need Israel to persuade it, squirmed a bit but finally agreed to the appointment. Several months later ElBaradei was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, but not the trust of Israel or the United States.
This month ElBaradei will complete his term, to be replaced by Yukiya Amano, Japan's ambassador to the IAEA. But the Egyptian diplomat and nuclear expert does not intend be idle now, after 12 years of intensive activity that included examination of the nuclear programs of Libya, North Korea, Iran and Iraq. At 67 he does not even reject out of hand the idea of a political career in Egypt. Not just any career - he is prepared to seriously consider a presidential bid - "on condition it is ensured that the elections will be free, clean and transparent," as he stipulated in an interview to CNN in Arabic last week.
The Egyptian presidential election is scheduled to be held only in 2011, but the political cauldron there is already seething. Two weeks ago it was reported here that journalist and pundit Mohamed Hassanein Heikal has proposed establishing a council of experts to lay the foundations for a democratic Egypt "that will give hope instead of despair to the next generation." He expressed strong opposition to the candidacy of President Hosni Mubarak's son Gamal and suggested that ElBaradei would be a worthy member of this important council.
The opposition Wafd Party did not let Haikel's idea sink into oblivion as just another utterance by a political historian. It has called upon ElBaradei to return to Egypt and declare his candidacy on behalf of the Wafd. ElBaradei has not decided whether to run as an opposition candidate or as an independent, nor is it entirely clear what he means by "free and clean" elections. Is he saying that previous Egyptian elections were not "free and clean"? In any case there is no need to wait for an explanation in order to understand the extent of ElBaradei's criticism of the Egyptian regime.
The stone ElBaradei has thrown into the pond has already created vigorous ripples within Egypt's political community. The Muslim Brotherhood's religious bloc has announced that it will not support him, and some organizations on the left believe he does not have the experience in dealing with government and with the huge political and economic problems plaguing the country.
However, the leaders of the Kifaya ("enough") movement, which unites most of the opponents to passing the presidency down to Gamal Mubarak, have decided to examine giving their support to ElBaradei if he announces his candidacy.
So far there has been no response from the ruling party, which continues to promote Gamal Mubarak as a sole candidate. For now it seems it has nothing to fear. In order for ElBaradei to be a presidential candidate he must be a member for at least one year of a legal political party that has been active for at least five years. Alternatively he could run as an independent, which would require signatures from 250 elected officials, including at least 65 from the People's Assembly, the lower house of parliament, and at least 25 from the Shura Council, the upper house. The ruling party controls both these institutions with a firm hand and it is doubtful he could gather the required signatures. Moreover, ElBaradei will have to test the support of the Egyptian army, The top brass apparently favor intelligence chief Omar Suleiman to succeed Mubarak. For now, we can amuse ourselves with the idea that those who opposed ElBaradei as head of the IAEA may get him as president of Egypt.
Weapon secrets
In the story of the Iranian ship carrying arms apparently intended for Hezbollah, Egypt's part in the capture has disappeared. The media could only report that "as usual" Egypt turned a blind eye, and that "apparently" this was not the first time Egypt has allowed weapons shipments to pass through its territory. This of course is the same Egypt that arrested a Hezbollah cell a few months ago and disclosed the arms it intended to send into Gaza, the same Egypt that is also taking action against people who are smuggling weapons from Sudan. But Egypt has always been an easy target for criticism.
Here's something to think about. The Iranian ship docked at Egypt's Port of Damietta, where the containers containing weapons were unloaded and reloaded onto the Francop, a German ship with a Cypriot crew flying the Antiguan flag.
Did Israel inform Egypt of the ship's imminent arrival at Damietta? Did it warn Cairo that a ship with deadly cargo was about to leave its territory, and ask that Egypt apprehend it? The short answer is "No way." After all, how could the Egyptians be trusted to stop the ship or unload its cargo and arrest its crew? They might even tell the captain that his ship is under Israeli surveillance.
But how could Israel, which craved the booty of the seized arms and the media victory, have permitted a situation in which Egypt, even if by chance, might decide to inspect the ship and unload its cargo? Could Israel have risked having some of the cargo being opened in Egypt, only to be smuggled into Gaza? In short, it is difficult to imagine that Israel genuinely left things to chance and did not share the secret with Egypt.
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Paul and Deanna Montel of Tremont, Mississippi, announce the birth of their son, Matthew Dav id Montelongo, on June 18, 2009, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are David and Susan Montelongo of Rockdale. Maternal grandparents are Donnie and Carolyn Brewer of Tremont, MS. Great-grandparents are Santiago and Amalia Montelongo, Julia and the late Domingo Juarez Sr., all of Rockdale, and O'Neal and Earden Sartin of Tremont, MS.
Dalton Scott Richter announces the birth of his baby brother, Daxton Shane "Dax" Richter, on June 23, 2009, at North Austin Medical Center, weighing 6½ pounds and measuring 20 inches long. Also welcoming "Dax" are parents Chad and Heather Richter. Grandparents are Jim and Geraldine Richter of Thorndale and Karen and Bob Rhoades of Taylor. Great-grandmother is Ella Unnasch of Thorndale. He is also welcomed by many other aunts, uncles and cousins.


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Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW) is one of the best ways for investors to take advantage of the bull market in silver. Many people assume it's a mining stock, but it's clever business model frees it from the risks of mining while giving it leverage and profitability from silver's increasing value. It does this by buying the future production of silver mines and miners for whom silver is a byproduct. The miners get an assured price for their production that allows them to expand now, while Silver Wheaton gets their silver. This company owns no mines, but has contracts that allows it to profit from the silver of several major mines. It's a pure silver play and a real bargain at the moment, in my opinion.
For more on the history and the business model of Silver Wheaton, see the article, "Silver Wheaton: The best silver play in town."


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Editor's Viewpoint: Pioneer in his field
Jack Cleland was a renowned cardiac surgeon who helped to establish the Royal Victoria Hospital as a regional centre of excellence in the discipline.
He was a consultant of the old school and junior colleagues often quaked before his demanding manner, however he did not exercise authority simply for the sake of it but to ensure that high standards were maintained.
There are thousands of people in Northern Ireland whose lives were much prolonged by his skill and that of his colleagues. Today much of cardiac surgery seems commonplace, but it is a relatively new discipline which flourished in this province thanks to the pioneering spirit of Jack Cleland.


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You might call Billy Foster a jazz evangelist: He can't help but share his passion. Foster converted Bruce Evans, his friend of 50 years, back in 1965 when they were students at Defiance College in Ohio. Although Foster was majoring in classical piano, he was drawn to the improvisation and rhythm of jazz, and he urged Evans to listen with him as he played jazz recordings from his vast collection.
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"Christopher ******** TODAY - Auditioning for a role on 'Law & Order: SVU' & auditioning with CD Jamie Schulman (Jen Euston Casting) & CD Jessica Kelly (Chrystie Street Casting) THURSDAY - auditioning with Agent Holly Vegter (Hartig-Hilepo Agency)"
One day later it was followed by an updated status:
"Christopher ******** got a callback for 'L&O:SVU'! Just finished auditioning with CD Jonathan Strauss who loved my work. He wants me to go back today @ 4:15 to audition with the Director of this episode of 'L&O:SVU.' Then I will be meeting & auditioning with CD's Jessica Kelly (Chrystie Street Casting) & Jamie Schulman (Jen Euston Casting)."
Finally! An actor, among the thousands who have befriended me as a "networking receptacle" using their Facebook status for something other than telling me:
– My cat is in heat and so am I.
– I hate life and people. You should too!
– I just took this quiz to find out that my personality for religious sects is: Amish.
People (i.e., bitter career-barren actors) have written me nasty notes stating that I utilize Facebook as a marketing tool for He is the author of my book. My reply? "Why, yes. Yes, I do. I'm also marketing my career as both a director and casting director plus dispensing casting and career information on my time at no cost to actors. Got a problem with that?"
I once did reply to a mean-spirited missive from an actor (I've never met) who first befriended me with intent to market himself as he complained about my merchandising:
"Facebook is a marketing tool for all. Know that our office daily receives unsolicited inquiries and requests from actors via the postal system, email, and social sites to attend their shows (after our normal hours of work), seek representation (of which we do not do since we are not a talent agency), provide employment (of which we're happy to offer access if the actor is avail, willing and correct for a project). Everyone is selling something."
What I really wanted to reply was, "You friended me. Stop bitching and market yourself."
And here's something I don't openly share (until now); I'm not thrilled with having to be a self-described "marketing whore." I vehemently hate selling myself. But when it comes to survival, we all have to have a bit of the selling slut in each of us. Online social networks have become a modern medium for everyone to sell their wares with the least amount of cost for the most return.
In my NYU and private classes I often instruct my students to watch what I do on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace and excel past me. Some do; others remain timid. It's timidity that keeps one from advancing.
Joining a Facebook or MySpace group that is administered by a casting office, producer, director, theater, or an actor collective is not actively marketing oneself. It's passive and lazy. Befriending same and expecting the person you networked to suddenly look upon you as brilliant for your talent just because you're on their friend list will garner little more than electronic crickets.
Like Christopher, put in your status something of use. Provide career advancing information to the person(s) you're networking. Let the people from whom you want notice know that others are noticing you for your talents and/or achievements.
I recently had a student who exploited Facebook well with the release of his film "The Graduates." For weeks he would put in his status, links to trailers for the film, plus announce screenings and praise for his performance. A few of his friends may have tired of the promotion, but what kind of friends were they if they didn't support and encourage his achievement?
If you've joined an online social network you should be seeking out directors, writers, producers, agents and casting directors. And not just the household/industry name names... go for the up-and-comers. They're the ones who need you as much you need them.
Find industry people who have friends in common with you. Strangers are more apt to electronically accept a virtual friend if they see there are a number of mutual friends between themselves and the person inviting the online friendship. They'll ignore the ignore button for fear that they may offend someone whom they may have met but can't recall. It's that fear, doubt and potential for embarrassment that is the Achilles heel to a stranger's friend list.
If you're not comfortable with networking online; that's ok. You're leaving open vacancies to be filled. Thousands of other people are taking your place and their fearlessness to network is putting them ahead of you in this journey that is life.
Again, I hate promoting myself. Always have and probably forever will. But I've learned to deal with my squeamishness of selling out of necessity (medical bills, rent, food, etc.). If I didn't get a reality check I wouldn't have worked on Broadway, wouldn't have done films for 20th Century Fox, gone would be my directing credits, and never would my book have been published by Random House. I also would not have been able to share my insights here with you. My fear would have left my life empty.
And it did for awhile at the beginning of my career to which I have great regret. What I missed can never be recovered. For I'll never know what opportunities I let pass me by for my being passive. What's passing you by?
The choice is yours. If you don't market yourself who will? You're the owner and operator of what is essentially your business—acting. Use effectively the social network tools provided. Ignore them and they'll ignore you.
Paul Russell's career as a casting director, director, acting teacher and former actor has spanned nearly thirty years. He has worked on projects for major film studios, television networks, and Broadway. He is the author of "ACTING: Make It Your Business – How to Avoid Mistakes and Achieve Success as a Working Actor." For more information, please visit www.PaulRussell.net.


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Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana
No Refund of Security Deposit on False Grounds
We moved out-of-state from a rental house in Louisiana. The lessor is attempting to keep my $600 security deposit based on false grounds. They did not provide upkeep as required by the lease and contantly tried to make me sign a higher lease whenever they did repairs or when property taxes went up. This lady had her husband install a window unit air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom. It was installed incorrectly and leaked into the wall and flooring (actually cracked the wall wide open). She is now claiming that our pets (yes, covered by the lease agreement)urinated so much in that corner of the room (where the air conditioner is) as to damage the rug, pad and subflooring (they were never in that room, ever!). Do I have any recourse from this far away?
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Do you have any pictures or other evidence (i.e., carpet cleaning bills, wall repair estimates, etc.) to show the water damage to the wall and floor was caused by the leaking A/C rather than your pets? Do you have any witnesses--other than yourself and spouse (?)--who saw the damage and the leaking A/C in action who would actually testify to that? Was the damage there before/at the time you first moved in? Would a previous tenant have seen the same problem? Did you have a pre-move-in checklist to sign where you made notes of pre-existing problems with the premises (some good landlords provide such devices to their tenants--protects both parties)? Have you requested return of your deposit in writing (certified mail, return receipt)?
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About This Rom
Core Rom
Known Issues
Special Thanks
- This is based off of 2.27.651.6 Sprint RUU. This rom is not themed; Sense looks stock. There are two version deodex and regular (odex).
- Please read this whole post. I reserve the right to ignore questions that have been answered in this post.
Core Rom
- Dark Tremor Apps2SD 2.7.5 RC2
- 270 degree auto-orientation (deodex only)
- Standard Darchkernel vUV2 710mhz (non-memkiller)
- Hacked Flash
- Busybox
- PNG optimized/Zipaligned
- Included apps: Droid X keyboard, HTC_IME mod v.27, Wireless Tether 1.6, Superuser 2.3.1
- Removed Apps: amazonmp3, stock+widget, htc twitter+widget, facebook, htc footprints+widget, html viewer, IM, learnmore, quick office, sprint nfl, nascar, tv+widget, & teeter
- All above mentioned deleted apps can be found on your sdcard in folder called "deleted apps"
- Free internal space: 91 deodex, 128 odex
Known Issues
- Flash is sometimes slow & non-fuctional.
- I forgot to include HtcFacebook; HFB-OBF.zip attachment will flash it to /system/app
- Voice Search broken; Download VS-OBF.zip attachment and flash to fix.
- You should wipe/factory reset before flashing this rom unless coming from v1.0
- To install HTC_IME mod v.27 via a file manager (ie Estrongs or Astro). App can be found in /sdcard/deleted apps.
- I highly recommend you use an app like AutoKiller to keep your phone's RAM in check. It will help keep that snappy feeling.
- (de)JIT flashable zips can be located at the root of your sdcard.
- JIT is non-enabled by default. If you do not wish to use it, delete the JIT files from your sdcard.
- To enable JIT: boot your phone up, change both wallpapers, reboot into recovery, wipe dalvik, flash Enable.Jit_signed.zip, reboot normally. It may boot loop part way into loading the rom past the bootscreens; if it does this, pull your battery and boot normally, see your About Phone description with +JIT at the end.
Special Thanks
- nfinitefx45, papa smurf151,people whose names i don't know but created awesome mods, & anyone else