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Click here to go to updated (but temporary) Fitch Lab web site: https://wormtails.bio.nyu.edu/ .
For a brief overview of what we do and who we are, click on a topic:
Our longterm goals are to understand:
The models we use to approach these goals:
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Primary courses taught or organized include:
Lectures are also taught in Principles of Biology (V23.0011), Molecular and Cell Biology II (V23.0022), Molecular Genetics (G23.2127), and Cell Biology (G23.1051).
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In the course of our research and teaching, we have developed or collected data, databases, software and other resources that we are freely available. For example, we maintain a database of strains of different nematode species, the Worm Systematics Resource Network (WSRN).
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One of the facilities we manage is an interdepartmental Genetics Analysis Facility (GAF) for DNA sequencing and other analyses (funded by NYU and a MRI award from NSF).
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Our line of unisex, ultra-safe Cot beds is made to provide both you and your baby with the best nights' sleep possible. They are available in three colors; White, Dark and Country Pine. The Cot Bed can be altered and repositioned depending on the circumstances, for example; most Cots have three height settings, with the highest setting to benefit the parents while the child is a baby to allow them to pick their baby up without having to bend down and possibly cause problems for themselves. The lower settings are for when your child is starting to grow up and moving about a lot more, giving the Cot a much more stable base. Preferably, you want your child out of a Cot by the age of 4, but with the Cots available at For Your little One, they are still usable a long time afterwards as they are designed to have removable sides and ends that can split apart, meaning that as your child gets older the sides and ends can be taken down to allow them the freedom of having a normal bed. The Cot beds available also have Teething Rails, which are designed to help your little one through the painful period of teething.The beautifully designed Moses baskets are perfect for mothers that don't want to leave their baby in a cot in the same place all day. These baskets are made to carry newborn babies up to 6.8kg, or until they are able to sit up/ roll over independently. They are lightweight and practical to allow you to carry your baby around with you wherever you go, from taking them around the house with you to going to friends' houses to taking them uptown, always keeping your child close to you everywhere you take them. Moses baskets are available in a range of colors and designs, from traditional wicker baskets in different colours including Cream, Blue, and Pink. We also have a selection of the best of our traditional Broderie Anglaise style Moses Baskets either with or without an accompanying stand. The baskets are designed to be able to be rested on the floor, staying flat and stable, but stands are also available to gently rock your baby to sleep and keep the basket at a more convenient height for when you are sleeping. The stands are mostly available separately to the Moses Baskets, but some do come with a permanent stand attached and some have a removable stand available with them that can be very easily stored. The Moses Basket stands that can be bought separately come in two colors; a natural finished pine wood color and a more traditional white. We do also have Moses basket mattresses available, whether you need a replacement mattress or want a more comfortable, quilted mattress, our tear and water resistant vinyl covered mattresses with a breathable foam interior are the one thing you need for your baby to have the perfect nights' sleep.
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Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
2013 Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
Winning both the "Biggest Wave" and "Biggest Paddle-In" awards, Shawn Dollar stole the show at the 2013 Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. His 61-foot Cortes Bank wave also earned him a world record.
Shawn Dollar
Shawn Dollar on his 61-foot record breaker at Cortes Bank on Dec. 21, 2012.
Shane Dorian
"Ride of the Year" and "Biggest Tube" awards went to Shane Dorian for this wave at Jaws.
Shane Dorian
Winner of the $50,000 "Ride of the Year" prize, Shane Dorian continues to set the pace for what is possible in the biggest surf.
Ian Walsh, Shane Dorian
One's sarcastic, the other's as serious as a poison dart to the jugular. Walsh and Dorian may be big-wave surfing's odd couple, but what's particularly odd is how far they've been able to push each other, which in turn has pushed the sport as a whole.
Shane Dorian
If there was any question before Oct. 9, Shane Dorian is unequivocally the best big-wave surfer in the world today. After pulling into 25-foot tubes like this, he cemented his position as the frontrunner for the 2012 Billabong XXL Ride of the Year award.
Keala Kennelly
Kennelly, winner of the "Girls Performance" award, gave the best speech of the night, calling out the surf industry to step up and support more big-wave women.
Paige Aims
Along with Keala Kennelly, Paige Aims gave the women something to cheer for. Not only are they out in the lineup with the world's best men, they're catching bombs like this. Former ASP world champion Carissa Moore called them "inspiring."
Danilo Couto
Biggest Wave nominee Danilo Couto standing tall in the fray at Mullaghmore Head, Ireland.
Dave Wassell
Dave Wassell, the surfing equivelant to Chuck Norris.
Greg Long
When Greg Long calls this the pinnacle of is big-wave career it means something. In a conversation five days after riding this wave he was still obviously spinning from the experience.
Greg Long and Garrett McNamara
A pulled-back look at the wave that got Long. "I had taken off on the second wave of a four-wave set and was forced to straighten out," Long explained in a statement to the press.
Greg Long
"I was stabilized onboard the boat by the lifeguards and paramedics who were part of our safety team, and a Coast Guard helicopter was summoned to transport me back to San Diego," Long said.
Greg Long
Long with the Coast Guard helicopter crew that helped save his life with an emergency ride from Cortes Bank to a hospital in San Diego.
Grant "Twiggy" Baker
Cutting his teeth at Dungeons, near Cape Town, South Africa, today Twiggy's a fixture in any lineup that's pushing 20-plus feet. And he usually comes away with "wave of the day" honors. This one earned him a couple of pats on the back.
Shane Dorian
Jaws, Waimea, Maverick's, Cortes Bank, Dorian stands out at all of them. And earlier this month he made the quarterfinals of the Pipe Masters. Is there any wave he can't ride?
Shawn Dollar
Dollar backstage with Albee Layer and Matt Meola.
Shane Dorian
Nothing but love between the five "Ride of the Year" finalists.
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Do you wonder about political hot topics, confusing terms, alarmist remarks, scathing accusations, et al, and question what is true, false or a mixture of both? For those wishing to better understand the apple sauce, trivia, tripe, trash and drivel, read on.
Is the "Fiscal Cliff" perilous? It's over-hyped. If no legislative agreement occurs before Dec. 31, the Bush tax cuts will expire on Jan. 1, 2013; the alternative minimum tax will extend down the income ladder; and payroll tax rates will revert to 6.2 percent. It would be months before most taxpayers will experience higher tax rates or the AMT, and the scary, 'doomsayer' spending cuts will be phased in throughout 2013 and into future years.
This gradual fiscal "slope" means there's time after Jan. 1 for Congress and the White House to reach a deal and make retroactive corrections. Grover Norquist could become obsolete as GOP tax-pledge toadies agree to lower taxes on 98 percent of wage earners and ignore expired [Bush] rates for high earners.
Tax loopholes to eliminate: Carried Interest is a share of partnership profits received as capital gain rather than ordinary income, i.e., Mitt Romney chose to receive investment rewards (from prosperous and bankrupted entities) as carried interest. This 'income,' held longer than a year, is taxed at 15 percent, less than half the current top 35 percent labor-based earnings rate. Romney pays neither FICA nor Medicare taxes.
'Mittney' claims his carried interest/capital gains are taxed twice - many experts disagree. Nevertheless, this intentionally complicated mechanism is purposely selected to avoid/evade taxation. Investment Capital Gain is 'new money' not previously taxed. Obama wants to abolish the carried interest tax advantage, as does Warren Buffett, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and even Rupert Murdoch.
"I Dig It" Trusts. "Intentionally defective grantor trust" or the acronym IDGT - deliberately permits deceit, allowing donors to give unlimited amounts to children - estate/gift tax free. Multimillionaires use such trusts to avoid those taxes.
First, they can assign a low value to assets donated to the trust, then when the trust sells assets at a profit, the donors pay relatively low capital gains taxes on behalf of the trust. By doing so, they leave more money in the trust, untouched by the much higher gift tax. Third, by paying those taxes, they reduce the wealth eventually subject to estate tax at death.
A January 1999 trust established by Romney for his children and grandchildren reaped a 1,000 percent return on the sale of shares in DoubleClick, Inc. If Romney had given the cash directly, he might owe a gift tax as high as 55 percent. He avoided gift and estate taxes by using this generation-skipping trust.
"[Multimillionaires] make a lot of money, but pay very little income tax," Victor Fleischer, a University of Colorado tax law professor who has written extensively about private equity and taxes. "By dodging the estate and gift tax, the rich build dynastic wealth."
While this tax avoidance is both legal and common among high-net-worth individuals, lower income taxpayers must ultimately compensate for that loss revenue. Economists estimate closing the loophole would account for nearly $1 billion in the coming decade.
Territorial tax is a mechanism allowing U.S.-based companies to bring foreign-earned profits back to America without paying taxes. The idea is those businesses will otherwise keep the foreign-earned money overseas to avoid paying additional taxes, offering no domestic benefit.
"Territorial tax" amounts to amnesty for outsourcing companies to bring their money back into USA free from taxation, hopefully to be invested back into the economy. This amnesty has been tried before but rather than creating jobs, building infrastructure, etc., companies have spent profits on CEO pay and stock buybacks - not benefiting our economy. Obama proposes a minimum tax on overseas U.S. companies requiring they pay the difference between foreign and U.S. tax rates, theorizing this would discourage corporations from moving operations overseas to avoid taxes.
Benghazi scandal-mongering was deflated Nov. 16 when Gen. Petraeus confirmed the CIA approved the talking points used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice tentatively blaming the incident on a notorious anti-Muslim video. Although Petraeus said he believed terrorists were responsible, that suggestion was removed from Rice's commentary in order to protect the ongoing FBI investigation which Rice also mentioned.
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Long counters with vinyl-covered stools, funky jukeboxes, fresh coffee, and hearty fare served on heavy dishes are the images that come to mind when thinking about diners.
Though diners are most often associated with the roadside culture of the 1950s, when chromed eateries dotted the country, the area north of Boston remains home to a host of them, many from a much earlier era.
The go-to guy for local diner history is Larry Cultrera, a Medford native now living in Saugus. A frequent speaker on the subject, he maintains the blog Diner Hotline and wrote "Classic Diners of Massachusetts" in 2011.
Cultrera said his diner experience began at age 12, when he began helping out at the family business, Medford's Blue Eagle Meat Market. Early-morning trips with his dad to wholesalers in Boston often included breakfast at the Starlite Diner on Mystic Avenue.
By the early '80s, Cultrera's love of photography combined with his passion for history and collecting, and he began taking road trips to seek out and catalog local diners.
Cultrera, who often can be found digging into a plate of eggs and sausage at the Salem Diner and chatting with owners George and Zoe Elefteriadis, explained that while central Massachusetts has the most diners in the state because it was home to diner manufacturer Worcester Lunch Car Co., the northeast part of the state also has an unusually high concentration of diners due to the number of mill cities and working ports.
Late 19th-century lunch wagons were drawn to the booming business of feeding factory workers and stevedores. Eventually, diner buildings replaced the lunch wagons.
"Diners were the original fast food," said Cultrera. "People realized there was a need to service folks who worked early or late shifts when traditional restaurants were closed."
Over the years, many were moved or torn down to make way for new businesses (a Burger King now stands on the Starlite site), but many north of Boston have survived intact.
"Many of the diners that have survived, like the Capitol and the Agawam, have been run by the same family since day one." said Cultrera.
When Bostonians think of diners, they often think of Somerville, which is home to Buddy's Diner on Washington Street, Kelly's Diner in Ball Square, and the Rosebud in Davis Square.
The Rosebud, one of the few remaining Worcester Lunch Car semi-streamliners, is a particular favorite of diner fans. The recent purchase of the property by Martin Bloom has aficionados worried that the planned overhaul will ruin the vintage charm.
Early last month, Cultrera and diner enthusiasts from as far away as New Hampshire and New York made a pilgrimage to the Rosebud for a final breakfast together before it closed for renovations. Wary of what may come next, they shared memories and snapped farewell photos.
A little farther from Boston, the Capitol Diner in Lynn is believed to be the last operating diner produced by J.G. Brill Co. of Philadelphia. It has been serving up meals on Union Street since it was delivered to the site in 1928.
Another example from that era, the Little Depot Diner, started out in Lynn and after a stint in Danvers, settled into its current location on Railroad Avenue in Peabody in 1950.
This 13-seat Worcester Lunch Car, built in 1929, is as cute as they get. Its unique appeal includes a model train that blows its whistle while making its way around the cheery yellow and blue space.
Ross and Alicia Scanlon bought the diner just last November. Ross whips up daily specials in the kitchen while Alicia charms customers at the counter. "She gets satisfaction from making people have a better day," said Ross, who had been a caterer with several hot dog carts.
"I love to cook, serve people, and entertain,'' he said. "When I was a kid, I loved to check out diners — I liked the idea that they were small, family-owned businesses."
Fortunately, Little Depot still offers the maple-caramel-cinnamon concoction known as "special butter" (created by previous owners Jim and Judy Miles). It was served with a massive plate of French toast and a side of delicious grilled linguiça. The slightly spicy sausage also made the whistle stop breakfast sandwich worth savoring, accompanied by crunchy and perfectly seasoned home fries.
Lowell, the most famous mill city in Massachusetts, also has one of the highest concentrations of diners. The Club Diner on Dutton Street is a favorite of the college crowd looking for after-hours eats, while Arthur's Paradise Diner on Bridge Street is famed for its Boott Mills sandwich, a cardiologist's nightmare that packs an entire breakfast — up to three meats, eggs, cheese, and even home fries — into a buttered and grilled bulkie roll.
Another Lowell institution is the Four Sisters Owl on Appleton Street. This 1940 Worcester Lunch car, which has been there since 1951, has been owned and operated by the Shanahan family since 1982.
The funky vintage interior features wonderfully bright colors, and the food is well above average. The pancakes are fluffy, and the corned-beef hash hearty and tasty. But the star of the menu features slabs of house-baked Virginia ham carved off the bone, complemented by a tangy hollandaise in a fabulous eggs Benedict.
According to Martha Shanahan, the restaurant is a gathering place for politicos, and during last year's US senatorial race, both Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren made stops there. When Governor Deval Patrick kicked off his 2010 reelection campaign, he chose the Owl to do it.
Shanahan herself made news that day when she, a veteran waitress who said she had never dropped a dish, stumbled and dumped a full tray at the governor's feet. He took it in stride and helped her pick up the mess.
The Owl has seen its share of Hollywood as well. When "The Fighter" filmed in Lowell in 2009, many cast and crew members visited. Mickey O'Keefe, the Lowell cop who played himself in the film, is a regular (his wife, Donna, is a longtime employee), and Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, the subjects of the film, frequently enjoy breakfast there.
Although the old factories are partly responsible for the plethora of diners, not all of the classics are in urban areas. Pat's Diner on Bridge Road in Salisbury (Worcester Lunch Car #824, from 1950) is a customary stop for summer beachgoers. The exterior sports nontraditional siding, but the interior is vintage enough to be chosen as a stand-in for a South Boston greasy spoon in a recent Whitey Bulger documentary filmed by the Discovery Channel.
Another popular spot is the Agawam Diner on Route 1 in Rowley. Cultrera said it's one of the first diners he remembers visiting during road trips in the '70s, and is the last of four diners owned by the Galanis family to carry the Agawam name.
From the gleaming stainless steel exterior to the Formica counter and red vinyl booths, this 1954 structure offers the quintessential '50s diner experience. It was built by the Fodero Dining Car Co. of Bloomfield, N.J., which had become famous for its slick all-stainless steel panels and details like the winged clock.
The Agawam serves up a full menu of hearty breakfast and lunch entrées, but to locals, the place is synonymous with pie. On any given day, there are more than a dozen treats to choose from, each made daily in-house.
Of special note is the bizarre, yet delicious, angel pie: vanilla custard inside chocolate cake baked in a pie crust topped with a truckload of whipped cream. Paired with a cup of coffee, it's worth stopping for any time of day.
Kristen Nyberg and Jill Rose run the blog North Shore Dish at www.northshoredish.com.


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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto proposed on Monday lifting a decades-old ban on private companies investing in the state-run oil industry, a cornerstone of Mexico's national pride that's seen production plummet in recent decades.
Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto, right, shows to the audience his proposal that would allow private firms to participate in the oil industry as his Interior Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong applauds in Mexico City, Monday, Aug.12, 2013. Pena Nieto is making his most daring gamble yet, with a proposal to lift a decades-old ban on private companies in the state-run oil industry, a cornerstone of Mexico's national pride. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
The reform would allow profit-sharing contracts with private companies that have exploration know-how in deep water and other difficult areas that the state-owned oil company, Pemex, doesn't have. Such contracts are currently prohibited by the constitution, which would have to be changed.
The leftist Democratic Revolution Party says it won't support constitutional changes, but Pena Nieto's Institutional Revolutionary Party and the conservative National Action Party have enough votes combined to secure the two-thirds majority needed in the Senate to pass the change. They could do the same with the support of a small, allied party in the Chamber of Deputies.
The measure then would have to be approved by at least 17 of the country's 32 state legislatures.
"Mexicans will remain the sole beneficiaries of the country's oil profits," Pena Nieto said as he presented his proposal. "It's time to use all of our energy resources to move forward and transform Mexico."
Pena Nieto's administration offered virtually no details about how it envisioned private participation, and Energy Secretary Pedro Joaquin Coldwell refused to specify the maximum percentage of profits that could be shared. The apparent vagueness of the proposal caused uneasiness.
"This has to be carefully studied to see what they mean with this, and what percentage of the profits they would share," said Jesus Zambrano, leader of the leftist Democratic Revolution Party. "This kind of talk is the kind of thing they use when they want to pull the wool over our eyes."
Mexico's oil fields are drying up and Pemex lacks the equipment to explore for new reserves in deep water or to extract shale gas. Production has plunged about 25 percent over the last decade, and a country that was once a significant oil power could become a net energy importer in a few years unless new production is brought online.
Mexico produces about 2.5 million barrels a day, Pena Nieto said, placing the country among the world's top 10 producers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. He said his proposal would boost Pemex production to 3 million barrels a day by 2018 and 3.5 million by 2025.
Mexico sends 85 percent of its oil exports to the United States and regularly ranks among the top foreign sources of oil used in the U.S.
Pena Nieto said private companies would be able to bid for profit-sharing contracts to explore and extract oil, and could also apply for permits for refining and transportation.
Pemex already allows private contractors to do tasks such as operate drills and wells, perform maintenance and provide supplies. But those "integrated contracts" have proven so unappealing to investors that no one bid on half the oil field blocks near Mexico's Gulf Coast that Pemex put up for auction in July.
Mexico City-based oil analyst David Shields said the private sector may be underwhelmed by Pena Nieto's plan, which like a measure in 2008, appears to make only marginal changes.
"There are no specifics, and with no specifics it is not clear what is going to attract foreign investment," Shields said. "It's as if they opened the door a little bit in 2008 and now they're opening it another little bit, but it's a long way to go before it's open" in the view of private oil companies.
He said the companies want the opportunity to share in the actual oil found and to add oil reserves to their own corporate books. Neither would be permitted under Pena Nieto's proposal.
Coldwell, the energy secretary, said that under the proposal private firms could even build private oil pipelines, although in a country where fuel thieves drill into Pemex pipelines thousands of times each year, it's not clear how many companies would want to invest in that market.
The pipeline problem is a clear example of the limits of Mexico's current system, Coldwell added. Because only Pemex is allowed to build pipelines, they're old and insufficient. "So we have to transport oil in tanker trucks. The only thing is, it costs three times as much," he said.
He also said Pemex's bloated work force would suffer no cuts as the company is reorganized into two main divisions — one for exploration and production, the other for refining, petrochemicals and distribution.
Pena Nieto emphasized an accompanying measure that would allow private companies to produce and sell electricity for home and business use. He said that would lower consumer prices in a country where people earn far less but pay about 25 percent more for electricity than in many other countries.
Pushing through the proposal without the left's support could come with big political costs: a 2012 poll of 2,400 Mexicans by the Center for Economic Research and Teaching said 65 percent opposed any foreign investment in the oil industry. The poll by the Mexico City-based think tank had a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
When Pena Nieto's predecessor, Felipe Calderon, tried a similar overhaul in 2008, thousands marched in the streets and Democratic Revolution legislators padlocked the doors of Congress, camping out in the chambers in protest. The watered-down bill that resulted failed to solve Pemex's underlying problems of inefficiency and declining production.


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Open year-round, this 18-hole disc golf course is one of the finest on the east coast. The object of the game is to successfully throw a disc (similar to a Frisbee) into a caged disc hole basket. Discs are available for purchase at College Park Aviation Museum located nearby at 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive. The course is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, and is located in a park which includes picnic areas, tennis courts, a picnic shelter, play equipment and a sand volleyball court.
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XBMC 12.2 frodo
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this is xbmc 12.2 frodo for precise puppy,
XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. XBMC is available for Linux, OSX, and Windows. Created in 2003 by a group of like minded programmers, XBMC is a non-profit project run and developed by volunteers located around the world. More than 50 software developers have contributed to XBMC, and 100-plus translators have worked to expand its reach, making it available in more than 30 languages.
While XBMC functions very well as a standard media player application for your computer, it has been designed to be the perfect companion for your HTPC. Supporting an almost endless range of remote controls, and combined with its beautiful interface and powerful skinning engine, XBMC feels very natural to use from the couch and is the ideal solution for your home theater.
Currently XBMC can be used to play almost all popular audio and video formats around. It was designed for network playback, so you can stream your multimedia from anywhere in the house or directly from the internet using practically any protocol available. Use your media as-is: XBMC can play CDs and DVDs directly from the disk or image file, almost all popular archive formats from your hard drive, and even files inside ZIP and RAR archives. It will even scan all of your media and automatically create a personalized library complete with box covers, descriptions, and fanart. There are playlist and slideshow functions, a weather forecast feature and many audio visualizations. Once installed, your computer will become a fully functional multimedia jukebox.
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this is only for precise puppy,... if you have precise 5.7 and later you will also need the devx.sfs
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Hi 666philb,
Many thanks for this excellent SFS. You did not mention which version(s) of Precise you tested it with but I decided to try it
with Upup Raring k3.8.7 and can confirm that it works superbly.
In order to get my pci DVB-T tuner working I did however have to install the following:
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Thanks once again.
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Post subject: 666philb : Merci !
Subject description: Here is the kind of help we need ! thanks a lot.
I store the pet in my User Storage Box. I will try in a few minutes.
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Wowie... the Frodo version! Can you please make one available for Carolina as well (for Carolina puppy currently only XBMC 11 is available, and the new xxxl super repo addon only works in XBMC 12)?
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Wowie... the Frodo version! Can you please make one available for Carolina as well (for Carolina puppy currently only XBMC 11 is available, and the new xxxl super repo addon only works in XBMC 12)?
hi dromeno,
you'll have to ask the carolina developers for the new xbmc.... as i think they must of compiled it specially for carolina... a task thats probably beyond me!!
i just grabbed mine from launchpad.
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i can't acees to the link to download so i post a mirror link :
Thanks for this xbmc sfs.
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Has anybody managed to install the 'Mash Up' addon to this version of XBMC?
I've spent literally hours trying.
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Just got it nice and smooth on 571 , thank you sir Fricks.
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Great stuff! Thx 4 xbmc frodo
this is only for precise puppy,... if you have precise 5.7 and later you will also need the devx.sfs
it is not necessary, to load the whole devx package ... only python-2.7 is needed...i have packed it to a pet file :
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i have packed it to a pet file
This package either misses some files or is not taken from the devx 571.
The extracted Python from devx 571 is 5376 KB.
I have made such a
Python SFS
for the use of Openshot in Precise 571.
Just for your interest.
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This package either misses some files or is not taken from the devx 571.
You are right, RSH. I just grabbed the files from ubuntu because i dont knew which files the python package contain.... i grabbed just the needed files to run xbmx.
But it is better to have the whole python packge. Thank you for the sfs file!
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Post subject: P4 512MB RAM + 5.7.1 Precise puppy- XBMC 12.2 SFS problems!!
Hello everyone,
I'm a new user of precise puppy 5.7.1.
I have installed it on two machines, both almost 8 years old.
1- Laptop- intel centrino + 1.5gb RAM - full installation
2- Desktop- Intel P4 + 512 MB RAM - frugal installation
On the laptop the XBMC 12.2 SFS is running perfectly, but on the desktop the video is stuttering badly. In fact not only when playing a video but even the scrolling text along the bottom of the interface is stuttering.
I can't figure out what might be causing that, so all help would be appreiciated.
xbmc 11 update-
still a lot of stuttering. I may be wrong but is this because of the limited RAM?
I've setup a 2gb swap file but htop shows that it is not being use at all as in 0/2046mb.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated...
Might I add, that I've loaded the Libre Office 4.1.5 SFS and that is fine, I also loaded the devx-571 and still the stutter is there. I've also tried the other two packages, the python2.7 PET as well as the Python 2.7 SFS and the stutter is still there.
Help please........
Thanks in anticipation. Meanwhile I'll try if xbmc 11 sfs works or not. I'll post an update with the outcome.
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hi u81,
that's not much ram on the p4 is that the one that's stuttering?
also if you have an amd or nvidia card, have you installed the drivers for it?
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Thanks for the prompt response phil666.
You're right the desktop with P4 and 512mb RAM is the one that's stuttering.
Hi would appreciate if you could kindly answer the following for me:
1- I've setup a 2gb swap file but that is not being used at all. What do you think is wrong?
2- I don't know how to check the video card on this machine and xorg wizard is not showing any updates? Can you kindly tell me how to get around this or may be direct me to more info on this...
general questions:
3- Does this forum have an android app support like tapatalk?
4- Is there a thanks button to thank people who help me, as is found on most other forums?
Looking forward to your kind assistance.
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hi u81,
to find what video card you have, you can use this
not sure why your swap isn't being used ..... maybe ask in the either the beginners or users section of the forum, as more people will see it there.
and no 'button' just saying thanks is fine on here
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09 March 2011
Casual Thrifting Day
- thrifted Gap sweater
- UO jeans
- 80s woven leather flats
- vintage Coach purse
Rather than the usual gussied up outfit post, I thought I'd do a casual going-thrifting sort of outfit. I'm not a big jeans-wearer but I do love how high waisted these are. The sweater is one I thrifted but is originally from the Gap. I also have it in black and white. They're the best soft wool!
I'm still trying to figure out the best way to deal with the hair-growing-out situation. My best defense these days is the messy side ponytail. I got the idea from this hair tutorial. I'm also trying out the one with three buns. I haven't quite gotten that one down yet. :)
Today I'm taking a little road trip to visit some thrift and vintage stores that I don't usually get to during the week. I've got my fingers crossed that I come home with lots of goodies for the Etsy shop. Speaking of the Etsy shop, I'll be adding 35 more spring pieces this week. Yay!
26 comments:
- Em said...
I like the side pony tail!
- March 09, 2011
- Dulcie said...
So odd, I 'nearly' thrifted the exact same sweater here in England a few months ago but decided it was too small. I got a profound sense of de ja vu when I saw this post!! x
- March 09, 2011
- Christy said...
I think this is a perfectly lovely outfit for a day of thrifting. I've yet to find a pair of high-waisted jeans that I really like, but yours look great! (And side ponytails and braids are my go-to hairstyles for in-between hair as well.)
- March 09, 2011
- The Wh0le Story said...
How long are you wanting to grow your hair out? I like the side ponytail with the ribbon, for the record. I have pretty long hair, and I hardly do anything with it...
- March 09, 2011
- Unknown said...
cuteeee, great sweater and adore those shoes! the location you chose is so pretty, what a cool wall!!!
<3 steffy
- March 09, 2011
- Anonymous said...
Those flats are so cute! Vintage heels are something I find regularly, but I wish I found more boots and flats in good condition.
- March 09, 2011
- pearli said...
wow. you look so sweet and laidback. love it. :)
happy thrifting!
- March 09, 2011
- jessica said...
Love those jeans! Sadly, we do not have a gap here!
Love the messy ponytail and 3 buns look! might try it myself tomorrow~ thanks for sharing!
- March 09, 2011
- Anonymous said...
i have that same style Gap sweater, just in different colors! and here's what makes me feel old...i was the original owner :)
- March 09, 2011
- Lexie said...
it looks unfairly warm where you are! bare ankles! i am jealous.
- March 09, 2011
- Caitlin Rose said...
oh you look great with jeans on! I love the casual outfit, and it looks so nice against the brick wall. Hope you had a nice time thrift shopping.
- March 09, 2011
- Leslie said...
You look darling! (I'm wearing the three little buns right now. :)
- March 09, 2011
- Gina said...
Hallo! Ich habe seit gestern einen neuen Blog und mache dafür mal ein bisschen Werbung. Es ist ein Fotoblog mit selbstgeknipsten, leicht verträumten Bildern.
Über jeden Leser oder Kommentar freue ich mich wahnsinnig.
liebste Grüße, Gina
- March 09, 2011
- Marie said...
Love this bright top with your dark trousers! And your hair is lovely like that- made me a bit wistful about chopping mine off!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
- March 09, 2011
- Emily Rose said...
that pony tail does look cute. if your trying to grow it, just stick with it! it will pay off eventually. but i too get tempted to cut mine into a bob sometimes!
and im pretty sure i used to own that sweater in my teen years. i thrift gap all the time!
- March 09, 2011
- june said...
Very nice sweater and beautiful pics!!
- March 09, 2011
- Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy) said...
I love this outfit! Its so simple and I'm a big fan of simple:) I especially love the shoes!
- March 09, 2011
- Mrs. Habit said...
oh gosh, this is so cute, so simple, so comfortable. I might have to borrow the look for my own thrifting jaunts this Friday :)
- March 09, 2011
- Jean Caulfield said...
Those shoes are freaking fantastic and I totally am going to copy your hair do.
- March 09, 2011
- Karolina Pettersson said...
Ohmygod woman your legs are so amazing! And so is your style and of course, everything about you and your blog! Favourite! Love K!
- March 10, 2011
- Anonymous said...
A very perfect outfit for a day of hunting! I think I had that Gap sweater way back when. See, should have kept it!
- March 10, 2011
- Linus said...
I love the shoes!!
- March 11, 2011
- MarieBayArea said...
such nice colors on your sweater. striped tops are so cool.
- March 12, 2011
- Vanessa said...
Love the photos and the lighting :) ! Hope you had a lovely time thrifting.
- March 14, 2011
- Jane said...
i think this outfit is great!!
and the side pony tail is a personal fav of mine!
- March 18, 2011
- Victoria / Justice Pirate said...
This outfit reminds me of something people would wear in the mid sixties when they were going for a bike ride or hanging out. It's very cute. I like it.
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Thursday, November 12
A Chocolate Stout Pudding Recipe for Adults Only
Chocolate pudding. Is there a more quintessential kids' dessert? There's something about the cold, creamy texture and sweet, rich chocolate that invariably makes kids happy.
Why should something so deliciously comforting be just for kids? Adults need comfort too. After all, are kids worrying about their 401Ks tanking? The foreclosure crisis? The rising price of eggs? (Hey, eggs have gotten really expensive.)
As good as chocolate pudding is, it may not be enough to allay your concerns about your 401K. But beer will help with that. So I present today's cooking with beer recipe: Chocolate Stout Pudding. This adult-only chocolate stout pudding is dense, rich, and creamy. And, unlike a lot of desserts with beer, you can actually taste the Guinness stout in this pudding. It's subtle, but that distinctive smoky, chocolate-y flavor is detectable, and it's fabulous.
Chocolate Stout Pudding
Slightly adapted from an original on www.homebrewchef.com.
I just added more chocolate and changed the cooking method from a double boiler to a saucepan. I tried it both ways, but the pudding wouldn't thicken with the double-boiler method.
Makes 3-4 servings
Print recipe only here.
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 pinches salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup stout beer, such as Guinness or a chocolate stout
4 ounces (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 6 ounces (3/4 cup))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, optional garnishes
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cornstarch, salt, and sugars. Add milk and heavy cream. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the cornstarch and sugars are dissolved. Add the beer. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Lower the heat. Continue stirring frequently until pudding begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove pudding from heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract and return to the stove top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until thick, stirring several times. Remove from heat.
2. Pour pudding into 3-4 small dishes or 1 large one. Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate until chilled. If you'd like, top it with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
For more recipes with beer, check out my Dill and Beer Quick Bread and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Smoked Bacon and Beer.
Here are more desserts from Food Blogga that will make you feel like a kid again:
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Pudding with Candied Pecans and Freshly Whipped Cream
Here are more boozy chocolate desserts you might like:
Spicy and Stout Irish Ginger Cake with Spiced Cream recipe at B More Sweet
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting recipe at Pinch My Salt
Chocolate, Whiskey, and Beer Cupcakes recipe at Smitten Kitchen
Chocolate Sout Cake with Bailey's Cream Cheese Frosting recipe by Closet Cooking
21 comments:
- Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...
This looks spectacular, Susan! And it should be perfect reward following the long, cold and rainy week we've had in my area.
- November 12, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Chocolate pudding is one of those desserts you have to make sure you get every last drop...nothing short of licking the bowl clean:D
- November 13, 2009 at 3:02 AM
- Chibog in Chief said...
This is so fantastic!! and yes adults deserve a rich and heavenly chocolate dessert like this :-)
- November 13, 2009 at 5:47 AM
- The Teacher Cooks said...
Wow chocolate and beer! This looks sinful. Yet another that I might get fired if I make it in class, but will make for my hubby who loves chocolate pudding. Thanks.
- November 13, 2009 at 5:49 AM
- Debbie said...
What a terrific idea! I've made a chocolate stout cake but never a chocolate stout pudding...I still have a bottle left too....now I know what to do with it!
- November 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM
- Laurie said...
That looks like a fabulous cup of comfort! Love the recipe and eggs are free for me because I have chickens.
- November 13, 2009 at 7:14 AM
- Scribbit said...
Wow, it's been a liquor week :)
Party at Food Bloggas!
- November 13, 2009 at 7:45 AM
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
I think I need some comforting. Pass the pudding, please!
- November 13, 2009 at 8:59 AM
- Christine said...
My that looks delicious. Gorgeous photo! I may make this for my Guinness-loving husband.
- November 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
- Kara said...
Wow, could this get any better? Stout AND chocolate together?
Have you tried Brooklyn Brewery's beers (specifically their Black OPS)? Not sure if you can get them on the west coast but don't pass it up if you see it. YUM
- November 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM
- Michelle @ Find Your Balance said...
There's something about Guinness and dessert that no one can turn down. My friend owns an Irish pub - I will pass this on to her for sure!
- November 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Lynda said...
Now this is a dessert I can enjoy: one-stop shopping if you ask me. Did you enjoy taste-testing to get the final recipe?
- November 13, 2009 at 2:34 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
xiaolu-Indeed! You deserve it.
val-Perfectly said. ;)
dhanggit-Yes, we do!
theteachercooks-He'll love you forever! :)
debbie-I prefer this to the cake. Hope you try it!
laurie-Free eggs?! You are lucky!
michelle-Ha! Yeah, I've taken this San Diego Beer Week thing to heart. ;)
lynn-Sure thing!
christine-He'll love this then!
kara-No, I haven't seen it, but I'll look into it. Thanks for the heads up!
michelle-Great idea! An Irish pub? That's a good friend to have. ;)
lynda-Oh, now, you know I did. ;)
- November 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- kitchen tables said...
Beer and chocolate in one! This is going to be a very sinful meal! But it is worth a try! Sinful are sometimes the most tasty!
- November 13, 2009 at 7:02 PM
- Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet said...
That sounds wonderful!
- November 13, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- daphne said...
Beer in pudding-who could have thought? I can imagine rum or even baileys but Beer!! The bitter and sweet would have gone sooo soo well!
- November 14, 2009 at 3:55 AM
- Jacqueline Meldrum said...
That pudding looks lush Susan. You have hit the spot for me!
- November 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM
- Lisa Johnson said...
You are too funny! I'm all for using liquor in desserts too. ; )
- November 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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- November 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
- Sarah said...
Oh man, that looks SO amazing!
- November 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
kitchentables-Sinful as sinful can be!
kimi-It is!
daphne-It is great!
mm: mmmmm right back at ya!
jacqueline-It does hit the spot. Trust me!
sarah-Oh, thank you!
- November 24, 2009 at 9:36 AM


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My Question is about the sound of Noon in Kalimah-e-Shahdah whether it is Ashadu (AN La ilaha) IL Lallah OR Ashadu (AL La Ilaha) Il Lallah.
Same Question is for End Ayah of Surah Ikhlas is that which one is right, Walam Ya KUN Lahoo kufOan Ahad or Walam Ya KUL Lahoo KufOan Ahad ? please reply me ASAP I'll be thankful to you.
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In classical Arabic, which included Qur'an recitation, if there is a saakinah (meaning it has no vowel) followed by a , the merges completely into the , and the becomes emphasized (meaning it has a shaddah). In the case of the kalimah, you have a saakinah followed by a in: "an laa". We cannot say it is required to say the kalimah with the merging, because we are not talking about the Qur'an, but if one wishes to say it in proper Arabic as they would say it at the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, it would be said with the merging of the into the so that nothing is heard of the noon at all. If one doesn't do this though, it is not invalid.
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"I would like to just know if what it says in Matthew is true. It states that every sin is forgivable, except if a person speaks badly about the Holy Spirit. I have attended a private Christian school and one day my Bible teacher was saying that a person is not forgiven if he/she speaks against the Holy Spirit. As he stated that… I thought something against the Holy Spirit. I did not mean to… it just happened. I prayed and asked forgiveness, but does that mean I am forgiven or eternally condemned? SINCERELY WORRIED"
Clearly, this student is confused about the true meaning of this biblical reference. Once understood, this young person can rest assured that the unpardonable sin was most certainly not committed in this case. In fact, this sin cannot be committed by a true Christian.
An unforgivable sin is described in Mark 3 and Matthew 12. These passages involve Jesus Christ's repeated and widespread public defeat of Satan and his demons. Many readers and theologians have been confused about the true nature of this sin. As you read these verses for yourself (below), bear in mind part of the purpose of Jesus Christ's ministry was to directly confront darkness with the light of truth in a public battle of pure good versus pure evil. The only being in the universe that is more powerful than the Evil One, is God. He is the only one with enough power to bind Satan himself and forcibly dispossess him.
Mark 3:22-30 states,
In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus says to the Pharisees,
What is the context of these statements, and what is the exact sin described?
The Pharisees had long observed the sinless Jesus Christ. They observed him doing undeniable and powerful miracles that were, at the very least, clear evidence of power supplied by God. These impressive miracles were freely given in pure kindness and love to release people from obvious suffering and the oppression of horrible evil.
However, the Pharisees had so firmly set their hearts against accepting Jesus as the Messiah that they rejected the obvious truth before them and perversely twisted it to influence the crowds. They publicly credited the most ultimately evil being in the universe with these precious, godly miracles. In other words, they called the precious and holy Spirit of God, the unclean spirit of Satan. In effect, they charged Jesus Christ with sorcery; one who is in league with Satan. These charges are not only appalling and extremely serious, but clearly absurd. As Jesus immediately responded,
Note that…
Author Dr. Henry Morris insightfully clarifies the true nature of Pharisees' sin:
What is the difference between the two types of blasphemy described in Matthew 12? Why is the sacrifice of Christ ineffective as an atonement for the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
Respected Christian theologian Dr. F.F. Bruce writes,
"Jesus thus regards blasphemy against the Spirit—permanently rejecting his identity (Matthew 12:18) as attested by the Spirit's works (12:28)—as the worst of sins"
The situation was similar at the biblical city of Capernaum, where Jesus Christ performed an extraordinary number of miracles and taught many important public lessons. In the end, most of the people of Capernaum remained unrepentant. Like the Pharisees, they persistently rejected the convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit who bore witness to the true identity of Jesus Christ, their Messiah.
They turned away from the abundant light graciously provided to them, and chose to remain forever in their unbelief. They persistently refused to listen to anything the Holy Spirit was telling them. Like the Pharisees, they chose self-imposed blindness. For this reason, they were strongly judged. "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…" (Luke 12:48). Thus, along with nearby Chorazin and Bethsaida, Capernaum received a very stern warning from Jesus, "It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee" (Matt. 11:21-24).
How can one know whether or not they have committed "the unforgivable sin?"
Bible researcher Larry Richards points out,
Scholars Morris and Clark further explain:
George Standison and staff further clarify,
If you, dear reader, have not yet truly repented of your sins and asked our Lord Jesus Christ for the total forgiveness and salvation that only his precious blood can provide, we urge you to do so immediately. It is the wisest decision you can ever make!
Can a Christian commit "the unpardonable sin"?
Authorities agree that the answer is no. Here's why.
A true Christian cannot commit a sin for which there is no forgiveness. We are protected by the power of God (1 Peter 1:5). Although we can certainly grieve the Holy Spirit, he still seals us for the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30). The Apostle Paul was confident "that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6, NKJV).
Bear in mind, however, if someone who claims to be a Christian is responding to the Holy Spirit and Christ in a way very similar to that of the Pharisees, despite the strong witness of the Holy Spirit and abundant exposure to the truth of God's Word, it is highly doubtful that the person was ever saved. Only God knows for sure. The evidence clearly points to an unregenerate heart.
For further information, see ChristianAnswers.Net for the following
Author: Paul S. Taylor, Films for Christ.
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When it comes to favorite comfort foods, mashed potatoes, mac'n cheese, and ice cream tend to top everyone's list. Their rich, creamy texture tastes great but the calories can add up quickly since they are usually high in fat and carbohydrates. How can you have a favorite comfort food and watch your calories? Let's talk substitution.
Using mashed potatoes as an example, simply substitute a high fiber vegetable like cauliflower for the potatoes in the recipe. This shaves off calories and carbohydrates while adding more nutrients. Cauliflower is a nutrient powerhouse, loaded with more calcium, fiber, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K than a comparable amount of white potatoes.
Nutritional Breakdown Before Substitution:
Here is the breakdown for one serving of regular mashed potatoes (with butter and cream) from a popular cooking website.1 (We actually cut the serving size in half since what they listed as a serving was enormous!) Mashed potatoes: 1 serving = ¾ cup, 400 calories, 35 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber.2
Nutritional Breakdown After Substitution:
However, you can substitute steamed cauliflower for the potato and add additional ingredients that boost flavor and cut the fat. Per serving, you save 200 calories, 25 grams of fat, and 10 grams of carbohydrates!
This substitution allows you to keep a favorite comfort food on the menu. Experiment with other recipes, using ingredients that cut calories and boost flavor. Check out this website for ways to reduce calories while still enjoying your favorite foods3. Unfortunately, cauliflower ice cream just doesn't sound that good.
Mashed Cauliflower Recipe (Serves 3)
1 medium head cauliflower
½ cup diced onions
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ to ½ cup 2% milk (any type of low-fat, non-dairy milk would work too)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cut stem and leaves off cauliflower. Wash and drain trimmed cauliflower. Cut into large chunks and boil or steam on stovetop for approximately 8 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft. While cauliflower is steaming, sauté onions in oil in small skillet over medium heat until transparent. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add steamed cauliflower, onion mixture, butter and ¼ cup milk to food processor or blender. Process on high until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Can add additional milk if desire thinner consistency. Season as desired. Serve immediately or cool in refrigerator, then reheat in microwave.
Nutrition per serving: Portion size: ¾ cup, 200 calories, 10 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber
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2 – USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
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Now you see Kanye battling his inner demon, now you don't.
Kanye West continued his vanishing act Monday by debuting, then removing from his website, a clip from a new Spike Jonze-directed short film he stars in that shows the rapper conquering a little demon trapped in his stomach, according to reports.
The 11-minute short film, "We Were Once a Fairytale," reportedly follows West as he drunkenly wanders through a club while being obnoxious, only to pass out and vomit pink flower petals.
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At the end of the surreal clip, West stabs himself with a sword and removes a demon from his stomach. He then gives the demon a sword to stab itself, according to The Associated Press.
A rep for Jonze, whose "Where the Wild Things Are" is currently dominating at the box office, told the AP he shot the short with West within the last year.
It was unclear why West decided to remove the film from his website and YouTube. "Sorry, I had to take it down :)" he wrote on his blog by way of explanation.
The multiplatinum-selling artist and Grammy winner has also removed himself from the public eye and cancelled a hotly anticipated tour with Lady Gaga in the wake of fallout from his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards last month.
During the awards show, West rudely interrupted country artist Taylor Swift's acceptance speech to say she didn't deserve her honor. He has since doled out a string of apologies, some tearful, for what he acknowledged was a bone-headed move before retreating from the media.
But the vacuum doesn't extend to his work.
A new book of photography titled "Glow in the Dark" from West's most recent tour will hit shelves today, MTV reports.
On Nov. 10, the rapper will also release "Through the Wire," a graphic memoir that explores 12 tracks from his body of work.


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Box office update: 'The Hunger Games' fends off new competitors with $12.9 mil on Friday
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Katniss 1, Stifler 0. The Hunger Games is now starting to show off some of its stamina, as the sci-fi survival thriller dropped only 31 percent for an estimated $12.9 million on Friday.
That puts the movie on pace for a $32 million weekend, and means that Katniss should reach $300 million domestically by Sunday night. If that happens, The Hunger Games will have reached $300 million in 17 days, tying Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith as the sixth-fastest movie to hit that figure.
In second place was American Reunion, which debuted to $9.2 million on Friday. The R-rated comedy, the fourth theatrical release in the American Pie series, should finish the weekend with about $22 million. That's a respectable figure, but a bit of a disappointment considering the prior three Pie flicks opened to an average of $32.4 million. The only Pie movie that will have earned a lower opening-weekend number than American Reunion is the original American Pie, which started out with $18.7 million in 1999. Adjust for inflation, though, and that figure jumps past American Reunion to $28.8 million.
Still, Reunion cost a fairly moderate $50 million to produce, and it won't face another R-rated comedy until The Five-Year Engagement hits April 27. So the potential for solid box-office legs is there, especially considering that Reunion scored a "B+" rating from CinemaScore audiences. According to CinemaScore, 65 percent of the film's audience was between the ages of 18 and 34. That makes sense considering that those who saw the original American Pie as older teenagers are now around 30 years old.
The 3-D re-release of Titanic settled for third place with $7.1 million. That puts James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster on track for a somewhat underwhelming $19 million weekend. That would beat Beauty and the Beast 3D's $17.8 million debut, but fall short of The Lion King 3D ($30.2 million) and Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 3D ($22.5 million). Keep in mind, though, that Titanic 3D opened on Wednesday and headed into the weekend having already grossed $8.4 million, meaning it'll finish the weekend with a five-day total around $27 million. The romantic epic's 3-D conversion cost $18 million and took 60 weeks to complete, and the movie ultimately needs to pass $50 million domestically to be deemed a success.
Rounding out the top five were Wrath of the Titans and Mirror Mirror. The former dropped 56 percent for $5.4 million. That may seem like a stronger hold than its 2010 predecessor Clash of the Titans, which fell 68 percent its second Friday. But keep in mind that yesterday was Good Friday — a day many people had off from work or school — and that Easter Sunday is typically not a big moviegoing day. Thus, expect Wrath of the Titans to end up with a little more than $14 million this weekend.
The Snow White family film Mirror Mirror slipped a slight 21 percent for $4.6 million, and is on pace for at least $11 million this weekend. The fact that no new family movies opened yesterday is certainly helping the PG-rated picture this holiday weekend. Check back here on Sunday for the complete box office report.
1. The Hunger Games — $12.9 mil
2. American Reunion — $9.2 mil
3. Titanic 3D — $7.1 mil
4. Wrath of the Titans — $5.4 mil
5. Mirror Mirror — $4.6 mil
Read more:
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The Sesame Street 35 Years Anniversary Game is a trivia board game released by Rose Art in 2004 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Sesame Street. The game features two types of question cards, for "kids" and "adults". Players navigate around the circular board while answering timed questions. The "kids" questions are designed to be simpler and focus more on the more recent years of the show's history and characters or topics taught by Sesame Street. The "adult" questions tend to cover a more broad span of the show's history and characters. Questions are based mainly on characters and other "on-screen" information, and there is little attention given to behind-the-scenes or production information and history. There are multiple choice, single choice, and true or false questions. Some of the questions are accompanied by a picture of the relevant character or object.
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Get The Word Out
This story appears in the February 2000 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
Guess what: Big companies are doing most of their internal communications more cheaply than you are. What does it cost you to hand out a revised employee manual to every worker? Or an updated phone/e-mail contact list? If you're spending even one cent on either, you're spending more than some large corporations are. Why? Many stopped printing and photocopying such things long ago and are putting all the information up on their intranets.
An intranet can be simple, containing maybe an employee handbook, an internal phone directory and a list of company holidays. But it can quickly become more elaborate, maybe with space provided for announcements news flashes, to-do lists, shared calendars and perhaps even room for employees to post personal items of their choosing, such as photos of new babies.
Robert McGarvey writes on business, psychology and management topics for several national publications. To reach him with your questions or comments, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Risky business?
The benefits of establishing an intranet are clear. It instantly cuts costs. Run off 20 copies of a 50-page employee handbook, add in the labor costs, and you've spent $50 or more. Just photocopying a one-page phone list and walking it around to every desk in the building can get expensive, especially when there's an update every month--maybe even every week.
The bigger benefits may be that distribution is immediate via an intranet and, better still, documents are always there for employees to consult whenever they need. What's more, information that needs to be shared--your schedule, for instance--is shared, just by putting it onto the intranet. Picture one common use: a vacation-planning calendar that lets employees put in dibs on specific weeks; and, while doing that, they can eyeball a shared calendar that tells them at a glance who'll be in and who'll be out during crucial times.
Intranets are not without their risks, however. First, they aren't the Internet, where there's no question that putting up private documents can be dangerous. Even with password protection invoked for specific items, a determined (or simply lucky) hacker could make a few keystrokes and stumble onto everything you've put online. Mammoth corporations sidestep these risks by setting up internal networks revolving around dedicated intranet servers and internal networks that link all computers. They then erect firewalls and multiple, complex, security roadblocks designed to keep outsiders out. Too complicated for a small business? Even when a small company has the technical know-how to erect that kind of intranet, the money to build the system may not be there--building one can quickly guzzle up a five-figure budget. So are you out of luck?
A few years ago, the answer was yes. Back then, small businesses could only enviously drool over big corporate intranets. Today, it's different. Now any business, no matter how small, can set up a slick intranet. And the effort involved is probably much less than you fear.
Now multiple online services exist with the mission of providing space for small businesses to erect Web-based intranets that offer all the bang of big corporate intranets but with an outlay of only a few (often no) bucks. Such as?
- Intranets.com (http://www.intranets.com) is a free Web-based service that provides a vast 25MB space, features automatic backups of all documents and offers easy tools for creating group calendars, announcements and more.
- eGroups Office (http://www.egroups.com/info/infopgs/office.html) offers much the same--space for documents, contacts lists, calendars and announcements, all free.
- IntraGenics (http://www.intragenics.com/index.cfm) provides a polished set of Web-based intranet tools--employee directories, announcement pages, even forms for submitting and approving vacation requests. The base service is free and a premium version (no ads) is available at the limited time discount rate of $99 per year for up to 25 users (another $35 for every 10 additional users).
- HotOffice (http://www.hotoffice.com) may be the slickest, easiest to use and most powerful of the Web-based intranet options. Calendars, document storage and contacts lists are all built right in. Featuring full integration with Microsoft Office applications, HotOffice allows for one-click transfers of Office documents into an intranet. The cost is $12.95 per person (with discounts available for more than 20 users), but an advertising-supported version of HotOffice offers much the same for free.
The disadvantages of these venues? One major drawback is that users need a computer with an Internet connection to access the content. Another hitch: Because the information is on the Internet, it incurs all the risks any Internet-based information does, though these services work hard to offer security. HotOffice, for instance, promises this: "Our servers are securely located in a state-of-the-art facility that is managed by Global Center, an industry-recognized leader in digital storage and distribution. Our servers are protected by dual-redundant firewalls. These servers are protected and monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by highly skilled technicians, security guards and closed-circuit surveillance equipment. The servers are backed up each evening, and tapes are kept off-site in a secure facility designed specifically to house sensitive media." Sound good to you? It is, and, for the most part, you can breathe easy when it comes to any fears you might have about outsiders crashing your private party.
Beyond that, these Web-based approaches are functionally very similar to the slickest of corporate intranets erected by heavily funded corporate IT staff. And because they're Web-based, they can be accessed from virtually anywhere, at any time--an employee working at home or even from a hotel room can dial in, check out the internal news and download shared documents, all in just a few mouse clicks.
Play By The Rules
Want to get started building your intranet? Start by scoping out the competitive products--put in a half-hour at each, deciding which will best suit your employees' technical skill. Then pick one and get busy uploading an initial batch of content.
What should you put up? When it comes to content, almost anything goes. But be mindful of two rules:
- Don't include anything too sensitive. Confidentiality and security promises aside, it's wise never to put anything on a Web-based intranet that, if widely distributed, could compromise the future viability of your business. That means no trade secrets, no deeply private memos, no sensitive financial info. Why? Theoretically, any security can be breached--a fact made vivid by successful hacks into the U.S. government's own computers. Then, too, there's the question of employee judgment. Put up a draft agreement to merge with another company, and you risk a misjudgment by an employee who might copy it and put the document into the wrong hands. It happens, even when "confidential" is stamped all over the file.
By all means, freely put up material you'd rather wasn't public--employee work phone numbers, for instance. Sure, it's a hassle if this material gets into outsiders' hands, but if it does, losses are containable.
- Avoid anything that could trigger lawsuits. Ethnic jokes, cartoons and such cannot be tolerated by a business that wants to stay out of court. And if an employee puts up material others find offensive, take it down immediately. Sure, there are free-speech rights, but corporate lawyers are united in urging fast purging of anything that co-workers might find demeaning.
The big content question is: Should employees be allowed to post to the intranet, or should all postings be handled by a Webmaster? A related question: Should employees be allowed to post personal material? Many hours have been spent debating these issues, and either way, you'll have plenty of company no matter which side you take. But for most small businesses, it usually makes good sense to allow all employees to post and, within the limits of available space and good taste, to put up personal material. Why the latter? An intranet can be a one-way communication tool--where management talks to employees--but you'll heighten employee participation and interest in the intranet if they're given some time to talk as well.
Better still, when the content is rich, checking the intranet will become fun and enjoyable for your workers. They'll like it, they'll use it, and, soon enough, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.
Next Step
- Head to Bookmarks on Intranets (http://www.itworks.be/bookmark/intranet), an extensive listing of sources for additional information on creating and maintaining intranets for companies of all sizes. Also check out Complete Intranet Resource (http://intrack.com/intranet), which offers an extensive library of articles covering everything from calculating the ROI of an intranet, as well as links to demos of several polished corporate intranets.


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Under the EPA, people have two years to go directly to court or to the EEOC
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The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal. All forms of pay are covered by this law, including salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits. If there is an inequality in wages between men and women, employers may not reduce the wages of either sex to equalize their pay.
An individual alleging a violation of the EPA may go directly to court and is not required to file an EEOC charge beforehand. The time limit for filing an EPA charge with the EEOC and the time limit for going to court are the same: within two years of the alleged unlawful compensation practice or, in the case of a willful violation, within three years. The filing of an EEOC charge under the EPA does not extend the time frame for going to court.
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