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command, and then closing the file. The problem is how to close the .BAT
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HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin is no longer under contract as a contributor at Fox News Channel, the network confirmed.
Palin first became a contributor to the top-rated cable news network in 2010 after unsuccessful run to be vice president in 2008.
Fox News Channel president and chairman Roger Ailes said the reason he brought her on board was because "she was hot and got ratings."
Palin's screen presence on the network had diminished in 2012, and she hadn't appeared on air since mid-December, The Hollywood Reporter said Friday.
Palin had publicly spoken out against the network in August on Facebook.
"I'm sorry Fox canceled all my scheduled interviews tonight because I sure wanted to take the opportunity on the air to highlight Senator John McCain's positive contributions to America, to honor him, and to reflect on what a biased media unfairly put him through four years ago tonight," she said, referring to the night of vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's Republican National Convention speech.
Fox News Channel executive vice president of programming Bill Shine confirmed Palin's departure Friday.
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Healthy Walker excited about arbitration process
PITTSBURGH -- Neil Walker circles the sprawling PirateFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as the picture of health.Healthy body, fully recovered from the herniated disk that knocked him out of the Bucs' 2012 stretch drive."Did my six weeks of therapy starting right when the season ended," said the Pirates second baseman, "then went right into my normal offseason workout routine."And healthy attitude, approaching his first round of salary arbitration amid continuing speculation about management's intention to lock him up with a long-term contract.As one of Major League Baseball's Super Two qualifiers, Walker, who earned slightly over the MLB minimum of $480,000 in 2012, his third full season, gained an additional year of arbitration."I have four years of arbitration, and this is my first go at it and I'm looking forward to it," said Walker, the subject of multi-year talks for a long time already.How long? Ten months ago, in Spring Training, he respectfully asked media to refrain from asking him about it daily, given the absence of new information to share.Little has changed since. If one regards on-field performance as negotiation, Walker's 2012 was a wash: He was terrific through mid-August, batting .290 and ranking a close second to Andrew McCutchen in runs batted in with 68, but then the back injury compromised his status."We haven't had much dialogue," Walker said of actual offseason negotiations. "I'm anticipating maybe we will. It's purely the business side. They've got to do what they've got to do. In my opinion, if I go out and stay healthy and play like I'm capable of playing, I'll get what I should get."But I am excited by the fact I get to go through arbitration this year, then we'll see where it goes."Walker, of course, is in a unique position, illustrated by this weekend's PirateFest, well-attended both by throngs of fans and by Pirates players, most of whom traveled from afar to get here.Walker had to burn through a gallon of gas. The Pittsburgh Kid is not shy about selling that point."I don't think there is a better fit for me than this organization," he said. "There's no better guy to have around for a long time than me. I grew up here. I know what it means to be a part of this organization, to be a fan of it ... I've gone through that whole thing. I'm also the longest-tenured guy in the organization."Walker was drafted into the Pirates family in 2004, one year ahead of McCutchen.Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer.
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On Memorial Day, the Washington Capitals announced they've promoted assistant GM Brian MacLellan to General Manager and have also hired former Nashville coach Barry Trotz as their new bench boss.
My quick take: they hit a home run on the coach and they swung and missed on the GM choice.
Let's start with the positives. I worked for Barry Trotz back in the early 90's when he was with the Capitals organization and he is not only a super coach but a great person. His passion for the game is unbelievable and he'll do what he can to help anyone else he believes loves hockey too. True story, Barry once gave me five pages of notes and drills to use for my adult hockey team, and I didn't even ask for it. That's just one indication of how much he cares about hockey, and more importantly, people.
With Trotz, the Capitals will be a hard working two way team. The defensive and neutral zone disasters we witnessed in 2013-14 should be a thing of the past. He will implement a system that will maximize his talent and he will hold the team accountable to playing it.
The Capitals absolutely obtained the services of the best coach available right now in the market.
When the Capitals cleaned house just over a month ago, I blogged that the GM decision was critical and arguably the most important in team history. Caps owner Ted Leonsis also stated that the organization was looking for a fresh look at things.
Hiring MacLellan, on the surface, does not meet that criteria, at all. With names like Ray Shero and Craig Button available, men who've won Stanley Cups in a hockey management position, I don't see how the Capitals came close to getting the right person to lead them to their first Stanley Cup.
As assistant GM, MacLellan was in charge of the pro scouting and that is where this organization has really fallen down the last several years. The return on the Filip Forsberg trade was abysmal and recent free agent moves have not addressed the team's main deficiencies, which start on the blue line. When you see the attention paid to that position and moves like Roman Hamrlik and Tyson Strachan, you have to wonder what is going on in the pro scouting arena? How many times did George McPhee tell the media and the fans "We like our D?" Wasn't MacLellan a part of the "We?"
Overall, the moves this team has made at the pro level the last few years have caused this team to go backwards, so why stick with someone in house?
That's a question that Owner Ted Leonsis and Team President Dick Patrick will have to answer because this decision is a very hard sell to me if you are trying to win at all costs.
This organization could use some new thinking in the hockey management department and this hire doesn't do that.
Yes, Barry Trotz is a great move and he'll bring a fresh set of ideas and eyes to the organization. But for Barry to win, he needs better players. The blue line on this team is woeful and they lack depth at center.
Both of those areas have been deficient for years, yet the GM they've hired is one who has been involved in the personnel decisions of a club that, as currently configured, is not a Stanley Cup contender.
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Brentwood Senior Commons Produce MarketName: Brentwood Senior Commons Produce MarketDate: April 16, 2020Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDTEvent Description:In partnership with Episcopal Senior Communities, Brentwood Senior Commons hosts a fresh produce market from 10 AM - 11 AM on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Ran by resident and community volunteers, this market offers a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale cost!
The produce is delivered from a vendor located in Milipitas who uses local farms within a 50 mile radius (when possible) of their warehouse.
The produce comes to our facility at 7:30 am via a refridgerated truck where it is then packaged and prepped for sale. Because we serve seniors, the produce is typically broken down into quantities smaller than what supermarkets offer hence making shopping more affordable.
In addition, there is no retail markup on the produce. Shoppers get the produce for the wholesale price!
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For Darrell Kline, it�s all just dates now.
For Darrell Kline, it�s all just dates now.
When the 37 year old heard about the latest study conducted by BioMed Central and published in the Environmental Health Journal this week documenting contamination of Camp Lejeune water sources dating earlier in the 1950s, he wasn�t shocked by the findings.
�It�s all the same solvents, but it�s probably earlier than we originally thought,� said Kline, who was born and raised aboard Camp Lejeune from 1981 to 1984. �I just wish the government had manned up and said they needed to fix it rather than probably just shoving it under the rug.�
The study, released Wednesday, found that drinking water aboard Camp Lejeune was contaminated with chemicals from a drycleaning facility and a leaking fuel depot from the 1950s until 1985 � which is earlier than previous estimates.
A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dated Jan. 16 also cites similar findings.
Other sources of contamination not mentioned in the reports include leaking underground storage tanks, industrial-area spills and waste disposal sites, which are listed on the Agency of Toxic Substances and Disease Registry website: atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune.
The biggest concern for Kline is the uncertainty of what, if anything, will happen to him or his family in the future and whether his undetermined stomach pain is not a much larger concern, he said.
His father, who was stationed on Camp Lejeune as a Marine, was diagnosed with testicular and prostate cancer recently.
To Kline, the government not taking care of the water contamination victims is a �slap in the face� for his dad�s 24 years of military service.
The BioMed Central study conducted a mortality study of 154,932 Camp Lejeune residents and compared them to 154,969 Camp Pendleton, Calif. residents during the same time frame.
Camp Lejeune, according to the study had elevated mortality rates when compared to Pendleton. The CDC surveyed 12,598 families who had children at Camp Lejeune during the years of known contamination and found that mothers who ingested the water while pregnant were four times more susceptible to having babies born with spina bifida or other serious birth defects.
With a 16-month-old daughter who is currently healthy, Kline said he wonders how long the effects of the chemicals will stay within his family.
While he is concerned for her health, he does not blame the people who spilled or disposed of chemicals in days past.
�The government should foot the bill for everyone affected by the water,� Kline said. �I know too many people paying off medical bills for things linked to the water. Their problems are caused by the government and they need to take responsibility. They need to do more than they are doing.�
Some of the chemicals found in water samples include trichloroethylene or TCE, perchloroethylene or PCE, benzene and vinyl chloride or VC.
For children exposed in utero, possible side effects of these chemicals include eye and heart defects, low birth weight, major malformations, low birth weight and more. For people of all ages, the contaminated water may have caused non-Hodgkins lymphoma, rectal, bladder, breast or lung cancer, auto-immune diseases, renal failure, neurological effects and more, according to the report.
�Back in the day you poured stuff on the ground, it went away and you forgot about it,� Kline said. �People weren�t as environmentally conscious as they are nowadays.�
In 1982, the Corps discovered volatile organic compounds or VOC�s in two of its eight water treatment plants on base.
Tarawa Terrace for example, exceeded the maximum allowable levels of perchloroethylene or PCE for 346 months between November 1957 and February 1987. The most contaminated wells were shut down in February 1985 with the remainder of contaminated wells shut down by March 1, 1987, according to ADSTR.
Now, according to Marine Capt. Maureen Krebs, a Headquarters Marine Corps public affairs officer, the water at Camp Lejeune is an �important concern� and it is tested more often than required, meeting all government drinking water standards.
Krebs added that the Marine Corps has been actively identifying and notifying individuals who may have been exposed.
While the ATSDR study does state that, due to study limitations, it cannot provide definitive evidence for causality nor can it answer the questions of whether someone has been harmed at Camp Lejeune, Krebs said the Corps will continue to assist those who have experienced health issues they believe to be associated with the water they drank aboard the installation.
Local hospitals, such as Onslow Memorial Hospital and Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, are suited to treat people with water-connected ailments or provide necessary referrals to specialists, according to public affairs representatives.
Onslow Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Amy Sousa said regardless of the cause of cancer or illness, treatment options are available.
Birth-defect treatment, she said, is based on whether a specialist is on staff for the affected system or organ.
�In general, we would encourage anyone with concerns to discuss their specific concerns with their doctor,� Sousa said. �It would be best if they discussed with their physician whether or not their symptoms could be related to water contamination.�
At both hospitals, no treatments specifically targets those who have been affected by the water contamination.
Because of the contaminated water, the federal government, in 2012, enacted the Honoring America�s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act. Within the act, Camp Lejeune veterans, families, rural veterans, elderly veterans are given healthcare if they were exposed to the contaminated water between 1957 and 1987. Healthcare for affected families and individuals is provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
As of February 9, according to Stephen Wilkins, a spokesman for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Durham, 9,796 veterans and 954 family members have sought information on care. Of those veterans, 1,788 have reported at least 1 of the 15 covered conditions and 650 have been treated by the VA. Family members have reported 157 cases of suffering from the covered conditions.
Family members, according to Wilkins, should begin collecting documents proving eligibility and any bills, receipts and other documentation that can be used for determination and reimbursement. The VA, he said, will not charge copayments for hospital care or medical services provided to those affected by the water who have at least one of 15 of the acknowledged medical conditions.
To be eligible for care resulting from exposure to contaminated water, you must be a veteran who was discharged under conditions other that dishonorable and must have served on Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and 1987. Lastly, a person must have a current disease and medical opinion that states the disease is a direct result of exposure to contaminated water. To apply, visit www.ebenefits.va.gov, work with an accredited veteran service officer from a veteran service organization such as the Disabled American Veterans or Military Order of the Purple Heart or visit a local VA facility.
The Center for Disease Control did not respond to requests for information from The Daily News.
For more information about other studies being conducted, visit atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune.
To learn more about the Honoring America�s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune�s Families Act of 2012, visit www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_contacts.asp.
For Camp Lejeune�s annual water quality reports, visit Lejeune.marines.mil/OfficesStaff/EnvironmentalMgmt/AnnualReports.aspx.
Contact Daily News Military Reporter Thomas Brennan at 910-219-8453 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @ thomasjbrennan.


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Dogs, cats replay the day's events in dreams, research shows
My wife and I were watching television one night as our black Labrador snoozed on his side on the carpet. All of a sudden, his legs started churning as if he was running .
"It looks like he's dreaming about playing fetch," said my wife, referring to his second favorite activity (after eating).
Turns out she was right, according to a recent article on HealthDay.com.
As dogs and cats doze, images of past events replay in their minds much the same way humans recall experiences while dreaming, Matthew Wilson of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory in Cambridge, Mass. told HealthDay.
That's because the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, is basically wired the same way in virtually all vertebrates and mammals, Wilson said.
Like people, pets go through multiple stages of sleep, from periods of slow wave sleep to REM (rapid eye movement), where most dreaming occurs.
"From the minute your head hits the pillow and you're out, the dreaming process begins," Wilson said.
Non-REM dreams consist of quick snapshots of things usually done that day. During the deeper sleep state of REM, dreams last much longer and tap into a vast pool of past experiences drawn from weeks, months, even years in the past, according to the article.
In dogs, research shows the frequency and length of dreams is linked to their physical size, said psychologist Stanley Coren.
For example, Coren told HealthDay that mastiffs and Great Danes might dream every 45 minutes for about five minutes, compared to their smaller canine cousins that enter a dream state every 10 minutes with episodes lasting less than 60 seconds.
Owners can tell if their dozing dog or feline is dreaming by looking for these clues: whisker twitching, paw tremors, irregular breathing and – in dogs – occasional high-pitched yips.
I'm hoping that my Lab doesn't decide to replay dinner. No piece of furniture would be safe.
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Fighting canine cancer – About 50 percent of dogs will contract cancer in their lifetime, and one in four will die from the disease, according to the Morris Animal Foundation. For Colorado, home to more than 1 million dogs, one-in-four translates to roughly twice the human population of Fort Collins.
Peggy Mitchell's dog, Emily, is one of the unlucky ones. It's been more than a year since Emily died of cancer and Mitchell's grief is still there.
"I try to get through talking about Emily without crying, but it's hard…very hard," Mitchell says. Canine Hemangiosarcoma killed Emily's mother within two weeks of diagnosis. Mitchell says she was lucky that Emily lived two-and-a-half years after veterinarians realized she had the same, highly invasive cancer.
Thousands of dog owners across the country will have similar experiences. Canine cancer is the number one killer of dogs over the age of two, the Morris Foundation says..
These days, Mitchell is putting her sadness to good use. As one of the volunteers for the 2010 Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk in Estes Park on August 21, she's marshalling public support for canine cancer research. She's also helping build a community for dog owners who share her fear and frustration. Dog owners can convene at the walk to talk about their canine best friends' battle with the disease.
Morris Animal Foundation is appealing for support for the Cancer Walk to meet the event's $30,000 fundraising goal. Proceeds will go directly to the Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign. Money raised will help fund research and train the next generation of researchers at Colorado State University's Animal Cancer Center and other established locations around the world.
Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 10-15, and free for children younger than 10. On-site registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. The walk will be held in Stanley Park, 380 Community Drive. To register www.K9CancerWalk.org.
A percentage for animals– Table Mountain Animal Center will hold it's 4th annual Percentage Day on July 22 at Denver West Shopping Center (across from the Colorado Mills Mall in Golden). Businesses will donate a percentage of sales to help homeless pets in need. Participating businesses, hours and addresses:
o Barnes & Noble: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. (14347 W. Colfax Ave.)
o Jamba Juice: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. (14237 W. Colfax Ave.)
o Coldstone Creamery – 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (14233 W. Colfax Ave.)
Adoptable animals will be located inside Barnes & Noble and the mobile adoption unit parked in front.
You can bring your own pet between 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. to Barnes & Noble and get professional pet photos taken for $20. All of the proceeds benefit Table Mountain Animal Center.
If you can't attend but would like to help, you can go online to make purchases from Barnes & Noble the week of July 22-27 at bn.com/bookfairs by entering Bookfair ID# 10204402. A percentage of your purchase will go directly to the shelter.
Clinics in Denver parks – The City of Denver's Division of Animal Care and Control is sponsoring three low cost pet vaccination clinics in Denver parks between July 11 and August 8. The clinics will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The locations: July 11 at Montbello Park; July 24 at Garfield Park; Aug. 8 at Curtis Park.
Each clinic provides distemper, parvo, and rabies vaccinations for $35. Vaccinations can be for cats or dogs. Cost includes a one year pet license.
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'American Idol': Charlotte auditions live blog
American Idol heads to Charlotte tonight, and things heat up between judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. Stick around for a blow-by-blow account and give us your take on the show.
And we're done. Dun Dun, that is: So it's been a long couple days in Charlotte, definitely for Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, and probably also for Seretha Guinn, who has her young daughter, London Marie, with her.
Guinn's boyfriend was recently in a serious car accident and was unresponsive for two days. He's had to have eight surgeries. She plans to surprise him with the news that she has auditioned and will be going to Hollywood.
She brings London Marie in to audition with her, and London Marie not only has a bear for Minaj, she's also got a nickname for her — Dun Dun.
Guinn's got the oddest audition choice of the year, so far: The theme from the old Will Smith comedy, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. And she knocks it out of the park. The judges ask for a second song, just for a reference point, and Seretha makes a 180 to sing the LeAnn Rimes/Trisha Yearwood hit How Do I Live.
She was the last audition of the day, so I expected her to be good. But I didn't expect that.
Frogs and bacon. Yum.: I like Ja'Bria Barber already. Any singer who likes to gig frogs is OK by me. "Cut the legs off, fry 'em up, put some hot sauce on 'em. Tastes like chicken."
I cannot tell you how much I want this girl to make the Top Three. Can you imagine the hometown visit they'd give her?
As it is, Nicki Minaj gives her the best nickname so far this season: Frog Killer.
As befits a frog-gigging South Carolina girl, she's a blues shouter, ripping it up with Bonnie Raitt's version of Pride and Joy (also done by Stevie Ray Vaughan).
"Frog don't taste like chicken, but yes," Randy Jackson tells you.
Up next, it's Brad Harris, who looks like Bizarro World Phil Stacey and likes to break steel chairs with his head. "I don't think it did any damage."
Somehow, the audition turns into a Nicki Minaj monologue on bacon. Eventually, Mariah Carey gets things back on track, just in time for Harris to sing A Whole New World from Aladdin. "I can open your eyes," Harris begins, but he apparently can't remember the words. Oh, no, he gets back on track after all. But it's not very good.
Shoulda stuck with the bacon. Bacon makes everything better.
Except Brad Harris.
The Voice(s) of Charlotte: Keith Urban's got to leave at 2:30 (wife Nicole Kidman's getting an award), so he wants to get as many auditions in as he possibly can.
Unfortunately, they're all bad.
Except maybe for Rodney Barber, who's been a street singer in Charlotte for the past couple years. He used to be homeless, so, now, he uses some of his tips to help the neighborhood homeless where he sings.
Barber sings Edwin McCain's I'll Be with a power and a presence that we haven't seen much — it's the confidence of someone who has had to make his living getting people to hear him over traffic and pay attention.
Randy Jackson thinks Barber's an inspiration. Now Hollywood will get to hear "The Voice of Charlotte."
Next, it's another familiar face: Candice Glover, who got cut in Hollywood. "I think I grew a lot between last year and this year," Glover says. She says she has a better grasp on who she is.
"What is your name again?" Jackson asks. Glover tells him, then gives a shout-out to Season 11 contestant Joshua Ledet. Glover was good enough to get to Las Vegas last year, so she's good enough to get back to Hollywood this year. Looks like she's picked up a few extra chops, too. Dang, she sounds even better than I remember.
"Best audition I've heard so far this season!" Jackson exclaims. "What the what is going on?"
Minaj is more to the point: "I want to skin you and wear you."
Carey wishes Glover already had something out that she could listen to. "I felt you, I felt you."
Third time's a charm?: As we return, Carey makes a joke about a contestant's cartoonish hat and Minaj — whose own hat could only be perfectly described as "cartoonish" — widens her eyes. Carey realizes what she's said and apologizes profusely — the kind of profuse apology one makes when they expect the offended party to blow their stack. Minaj gets this and eventually chuckles. Crisis averted.
Ashley Smith — aka Blondie — a young black woman with blond hair and a nose ring, appears to be the kind of woman who could carry her own reality-TV show. She's also going to sing Carrie Underwood's Cowboy Casanova. (Of course.) Oh, wait: She's actually pretty good, bringing out the song's smoky swing roots.
"I like that you sang country!" Minaj says, having, you know, just gotten into a major spat with Carey and the other two judges just the day before about country music.
The other judges, who were expecting Ashley to be one of the show's joke contestants, are pleasantly surprised. The judges vote unanimously: "Yes!"
Blondie's bound for Hollywood.
Next, it's a Minaj nickname montage: Vicki V, Tom Cruise, Stud, Fishnet Girl, Gumby, G-Riff, Bunny, Booby Trap, Top Hat, Edgar Allen Poe, Big Crazy Barb, Finger Lickin' Good. And, of course, Little Ladybug.
And then we're on to Janelle Arthur, who we saw briefly in Seasons 10 and 11, and who once portrayed a young Dolly Parton at Parton's theme park.
Arthur's got a Keith Urban song ready — Where the Blacktop Ends — which she surprisingly segues into his Walk in the Country. Urban's easily won over: "I just loved that song!" he says.
So Arthur gets a third trip to Hollywood.
The fall-out: It's Day 2, and news of Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj's big blow-up is all over the news — even though, as we've now seen, it was actually a blow-up between Minaj and the rest of the cast (at least if we can trust the version of the story the show's producers have shown us).
Is Carey hoping for more of the same on Day 2? "Hope not," she says.
Brandy Hamilton is nervous going in — she's heard the reports like everybody else. Hamilton's a Navy reservist who got in trouble for singing too much.
Hamilton's got a strong performance of Etta James' All I Could Do Was Cry in her back pocket — there's nothing like a well-sung throwback that hasn't been done to death to win over the judges.
Randy Jackson thinks she lit up the room. Keith Urban wants to hear more. Minaj and Carey may not agree on much, but they agree that Hamilton's got the stuff.
As Hamilton leaves, she tells the judges: "Please don't fight — it makes us sad."
Hope they were paying attention.
The blow-up: Taisha Bethea fronts an alternative-rock band called Carson. "I want to do rock 'n' roll, so let's make that happen," she tells Randy before letting him know that she wants to audition with Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues. "I do a twist; I make it rockin'." It's kind of a neat, jazzy version, and Bethea gives it a breathy little yelp, the same kind she uses on her second song, Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know. The judges aren't quite sure what to make of Bethea, and Keith Urban even wishes he could hear her with her band.
Nicki Minaj and Mariah disagree on her, as do Keith Urban and Randy Jackson. Urban's the Charlotte tie-breaker, so Bethea gets through by the skin of her teeth.
The split's a sign of things to come, as the judges disagree more and more often, but, near as I can tell, there aren't any teams forming. "I have no idea what just happened," one singer says as she leaves the room.
By the time Summer walks into the room to sing Bill Withers' Lean on Me, there's a deep rift between Carey and Minaj, one that's been forming since the first set of auditions.
Minaj thinks Summer has a pretty voice. Summer tells Urban that she "did the country thing," which puts him off entirely. Jackson sees her as a country singer — she's got a natural yodel-like break in her voice. Carey wants more information about her. Urban loves her voice, if not her attitude. Jackson gives her a yes, as well. Carey starts to talk about her voice, and Minaj is looking fed-up and bored.
"For a minute, I thought it was a country music debate," Minaj says. Minaj thinks the other three judges went overboard in their critique of her comment about "the country thing," and an argument breaks out. Eventually, they get around to telling Summer that she can go to Hollywood. The argument continues, with none of the other judges understanding why Minaj is so upset. Eventually, she gets so frustrated that she walks off the set.
"That was my move!" Carey says. "I was going to do that."
Listening to the Muse: Scotty McCreery's hanging out with the big crowd, and Matthew Muse hopes to follow in his footsteps. "I'm going to do everything I can to get that golden ticket!" he exclaims. But he looks like a guy who's got more personality than chops. He's so excited that he's stumbling over his words. He tells Keith Urban people tell him he sounds like Brad Paisley (but he looks more like Chris Young in need of a haircut). Muse takes a few deep breaths to center himself, then sings in his best Paisley voice. Which isn't really very good at all. But he's a better dancer than Joel Nemoyer, so he's got that going for him.
He's nowhere near ready for Idol, "but you could be a model, though," Minaj tells him, then gets him to walk like he's on a catwalk. I get the feeling she enjoys seeing what she can get contestants to do.
Cool dude, but no.
Isabelle Gonzalez has an aunt who thinks she's a great singer. So Randy rides a school bus to Alpharetta High School in Georgia to check her out. He pulls Gonzalez out of an assembly to give her an audition number.
Gonzalez make a bit of a left-field pick — Sam Cooke's Nothing Can Change This Love — which she sings in sort of a Southern Amy Winehouse voice. Minaj says she could listen to Gonzalez sing all day. "You're a natural," Keith Urban tells her.
"You are so adorable," says Carey. "People are going to fall in love with you, because you are a star."
Gonzalez's family covers her with Silly String as she emerges with her golden ticket.
Note to Gonzalez's aunt: Thank you. That was a good call.
The hunger games: Contestant Jimmy Smith tells Keith Urban (who has been sharing his trail mix with Nicki Minaj) that he's a huge influence. "You're going to Hollywood!" Urban tells him. Smith's here via an online audition, and he sings Rascal Flatts' Bless the Broken Road. Good, supple country voice.
"Poppin', poppin', poppin'," Minaj says. "Your voice was the voice I was waiting to hear today."
Urban thinks he sounds more like Rascal Flatts' Gary LeVox than Urban. "I wish I could sing like that," he says. It's an easy decision to pass Smith through to Hollywood — all auditions should go this smoothly (although Urban says he could use some food, having apparently run out of trail mix — guess that's what he gets for sharing).
"I was a little nervous with Nicki," Smith tells Ryan Seacrest, "but she was right on board from the beginning."
He's not the only good singer waiting in the wings: Sarina-Joi Crowe, Haley Davis, Na'Chelle Fullins-Lovell (who's got an astonishing head voice) and others impress the judges. And it's not even lunchtime!
Don't take it lying down: Keith Urban's having some trouble settling in, but so is Joel Nemoyer, an odd 20-year-old who lies on the floor when he sings. There's some science to back up his habit — John Lennon, for instance, recorded Revolution lying on his back, and during the Chris Daughtry season, David Foster shared a story about recording Andrea Bocelli while the singer lay on the floor.
Nemoyer compliments Minaj on her pink hair, and she replies, "My hair is edible."
Nemoyer — whom Minaj has nicknamed Jo-Manji — wants to sings Michael Buble's Feeling Good, so he promptly lays out on the floor, much to the shock and amusement of the judges.
"Actually, that's a first for us," Minaj tells him. "So I feel like, if nothing else, you made history." Urban and Carey think maybe singing's not Nemoyer's thing. And Randy says, "Never."
"I'm probably going to have to get proper training," Nemoyer says afterward.
Next up: Brian Rittenberry, a bookkeeper from Georgia whose wife was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2009, but she has recovered well. Rittenberry puts some oomph into his rendition of The Beatles' Let It Be.
"Wow, I didn't expect that, and you took me by surprise," Carey says. Urban thinks his voice is husky and cool. The judges vote yes as Seacrest brings in Rittenberry's wife, who's got a bit of a crush on Urban.
"You've got a talented man," Urban tells her. "Just don't keep him in the basement."
Days of thunder: Tonight, Idol heads to NASCAR Country — Charlotte. And if early reports are to be believed, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are going to do more than trade paint. In fact, Idol starts the show with, well, with the show shutting down.
But, first, we flashback six hours earlier, to the crowds and North Carolina native Scotty McCreery and the arrival of the judges, including the cotton-candy-haired Minaj.
"Two years ago, I was sitting in the stands like y'all," McCreery tells the crowd, recalling the time he heard Ryan Seacrest tell him and several thousand others that the next American Idol could be in the room. And, son of a gun, if he wasn't.
Once the judges get everything set — chairs, ice, make-up — it's time for fashionable auditioner Naomi Morris. "I want the judges to remember me, and not just for what I have one," she says.
Minaj starts cutting up with Morris, nicknaming her Omi, and the 28-year-old bartender launches into a brassy, off-key rendition of Aretha Franklin's Respect.
"I'm so nervous," she says afterward. "I know I could sing better than that."
Minaj gives her a second chance, but Morris' version of Ain't Too Proud to Beg is no better. Randy Jackson just shakes his head.
Minaj, who has taken control of this audition, asks for a vote. As expected, she gets unanimous no's.
"Don't let this bring you down, because you're a beautiful girl," Carey tells her.
As Morris leaves, Carey and Minaj trade a few lines about bra size, and their body language suggests they've had just. about. enough. of each other.
"Stay with us," Seacrest says, "as the wheels fall off."


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World's Smallest Puzzles - Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is definitely something big. A major sport, a major event and lots of fans are the main ingredients that make it so special. Nevertheless, you might be surprised to learn that something as big as Major League Baseball can fit in a picture measuring only 4" x 6". A picture that is also a jigsaw puzzle and has no less than 234 pieces. But these are no regular jigsaw puzzle and the pieces are not regular jigsaw puzzle pieces. We are talking here about TDC Games and their World's Smallest Puzzles collection. Among the jigsaw puzzles in this collection, those picturing baseball teams occupy a very important place, despite their tiny size. All of them have 234 die-cut pieces for the same tiny 4" x 6" size. Needless to say, the pieces are so small you will need some tweezers in order to be able to maneuver them as you wish. But the good thing is tweezers are actually included in the box, and that will make your job easier. Not a lot easier, as you still need an incredible amount of attention, patience and delicacy in order to assemble the small puzzle, but still, it helps. You can check out the Major League Baseball Puzzles from TDC Games at Puzzle Warehouse, and pick your favorite team. If you or someone you know cheers for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees or the Los Angeles Dodgers, then you're in the right place.


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Iron Maiden – A Matter Of Life And Death (2006, Sanctuary)
- Different World
- These Colours Don't Run
- Brighter Than A Thousand Suns
- The Pilgrim
- The Longest Day
- Out Of The Shadows
- The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
- For The Greater Good Of God
- Lord Of Light
- The Legacy
DVD Extra:
- The making of The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg
- The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg video
- Studio performance footage of Different World
- Photo gallery
Total Time – 72:06
DVD Total Time – 46:12
Band Lineup:
Bruce Dickinson – Vocals
Steve Harris – Bass & Keyboards
Dave Murray – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Janick Gers – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Adrian Smith – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Nicko McBrain – Drums
Iron Maiden official website
Released on September 5th, A Matter Of Life And Death, the new album by Heavy Metal legends Iron Maiden has caused quite a bit of discussion among fans and critics around the world. The discussion centers around the length of each track, the epic songwriting, and the Progressive vibe the music contains. Many fans and critics are pointing to the length of each track, the writing of epics, as a disappointment. Many people want Maiden to revert back to the early 1980s and write songs that are more straight forward and shorter…..singles, if you will.
Since Iron Maiden re-emerged on the musical landscape in 1999, with vocalist Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith back in the fold, the band has gone in a more Progressive Metal direction while retaining it's signature wall of sound. Previous albums with the reunited "classic" lineup, Brave New World (2000) and Dance Of Death (2003), each contained songs with a more Progressive flavor and an expanded length. Of the ten songs on Brave New World, seven were in excess of 6 minutes long. On Dance of Death, six out of ten were over 6 minutes long with a 7th, 'Montsegur' coming close at 5:50. On the current album, seven out of ten songs are in excess of 6 minutes. Obviously, the band has been leaning toward longer, more intricate songs for the last six years, making the length and style a non-issue. If we look back to previous albums, Maiden has crafted some of the best epics of the genre: 'Rime Of The Ancient Mariner' (1984), 'Alexander The Great' (1986), 'The Clansman' (1998) to name a few. So this is nothing new and I find it irrelevant. What matters most is the quality of each song.
High quality is what you get on A Matter Of Life And Death. The musicianship, especially the triple guitar attack of Murray/Smith/Gers, is top-notch and Dickinson's voice sounds as powerful as it did on classic albums of yore. On the first few listens, Bruce's performance stood out the most, his voice full and rich, able to maintain a healthy range from low to high without a drop in power. I compare it to his brilliant performance on his 1998 solo album, The Chemical Wedding. What else would you expect from a band as highly regarded as Iron Maiden? Each member an expert at their instrument and craft, the execution never an issue.
The first six songs on this new album absolutely smoke! They are by far the strongest on the album, my personal favorites being 'Different World', 'These Colours Don't Run', and 'Out Of The Shadows'. I don't particularly care for the first single, 'The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg'. Not sure why really, it's a good song but it didn't really grab me like the first six did.
The last four songs, including 'Benjamin Breeg', all clock in at over 7 minutes and are all quality epic compositions. If we were still in the vinyl/cassette days, these four songs would comprise Side 2 and I think it would require a more closer listen to absorb all the different aspects of each track. Of the last four songs, my favorite has to be 'The Legacy'. It starts very slow and calm, and builds into a grand wall of sound. I really enjoy the acoustic guitars and bass in this song, that blend into the wall of electric, yet are always underneath keeping an even flow and contrast. 'The Legacy' is one of the strongest tracks on a very powerful album.
Bottom Line:
Iron Maiden has put out another classic album. An album that requires the listener to actually listen closely to take in the full scope of each song. It's ambitious, grand, and fresh to my ears. It is also a continuation of Iron Maiden's Progressive Metal direction they have leaned to thoughout their career but have really explored since their resurgence in 1999. At a time when popular music is a "cookie-cutter" industry, and many Metal bands in all genres try too hard to be seen as different, bands like Iron Maiden come in and just create music that is an extension of themselves and the music of their past. A Matter Of Life And Death is superb and will easily be at the top of my Best of 2006 list.


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Kenya has become a better value for travelers with Euros in their pockets over the past year. Hence, we've added it to our Top 10 Value Destinations for Euro Travelers for 2016. Don't wait!
Why you should add Kenya to your Indie/RTW trip[All content and prices updated July 2013]
Slightly smaller than the state of Texas, Kenya is a nation that is known for its animals. The country has a considerable land area set aside for wildlife including lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos and elephants. Oh my.
- The Masai Mara park reserve in southwestern Kenya is renowned for its wildlife. It is where the Great Migration of wildebeest happens every September and October. It is essentially an extension of the Serengeti in neighboring Tanzania.
- Nairobi National Park is a unique park that is only seven kilometers from city center.
- Take the famed overnight train from Nairobi to Mombasa, on the coast.
- Tanzania is also home to another of Kenya's chief attractions: Mt. Kilimanjaro. Many people choose to fly into Kenya to begin their trip up Africa's tallest peak.
- While the geography and the animals are what attract people to Kenya, it is the culture and kindness of its people that draws them back.
- The country is relatively well off compared to many in Africa and its tourist infrastructure is well developed. Even with that being the case you will likely have more than one adventure while you are there. It is not always the easiest place to travel, but it is also not the hardest.
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Acquire images and video from industry-standard hardware Image Acquisition Toolbox™.
Image Acquisition Toolbox enables you to acquire images and videos from cameras and frame grabbers directly into MATLAB® and Simulink®.
Typical applications include cellular bioimaging, high-speed imaging, and computer vision such as this example where we solve a Sudoku puzzle.
You can work with a variety of imaging devices using industry standards like DCAM, Camera Link®, and GigE Vision®, as well as inexpensive web cameras.
The toolbox is supported on many operating systems.
The toolbox recognizes available hardware. You can connect to a device and preview live video data. You can then acquire data and perform common image processing tasks. You can easily switch between available devices and acquire imagery as fast as your camera and computer can support it.
The Image Acquisition app can be used instead of command line functionality to work with available hardware and modify its properties.
You can preview an acquisition, select a region of interest, and acquire data. The data logging feature lets you effectively manage the available memory. Your actions are tracked and appear as a history of commands in your session log and can be used in MATLAB scripts.
Image Acquisition Toolbox enables you to precisely control your hardware in MATLAB.
You can perform manual and hardware based triggering and acquire images from more than one camera simultaneously.
If you are using Simulink to design and simulate imaging systems, then you can use the Simulink block for image acquisition as seen here.
The system object block enables you to generate C code for deployment, rapid prototyping, and for simulation acceleration.
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Since you are familiar with html the easiest way to get your page up and running will be to follow these steps.
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[2e] Paragons of the New World (recruiting)
This forum is the place for Mutants & Masterminds Play-By-Post games. Please read the M&M Game Room rules before starting or joining a game. Enjoy!
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Re: [2e] Paragons of the New World (recruiting)
Moira, if you're still here, how about waiting a week? Not everyone is situated to the new board and the staff is working on it. If not a week then maybe until Monday afternoon? Just give us some time to get there
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Decades before the Great Fire burned or buildings scraped the sky, Chicago's distilling tradition was born. During the late 1800's our predecessors transformed the bounty of nearby farms into the whiskey that fueled a city on the make. We like to think of ourselves as an extension of that tradition.
To make our craft spirits, we start with organic grains sourced right here in Illinois. Using family recipes and techniques, we distill in small batches to ensure the best flavors and highest quality possible, every time. Tours are available at our full-service craft distillery in Logan Square to see our unique process in action. Or if you'd prefer, pick up a bottle and taste the difference for yourself.
Chicago Distilling Company was founded in 2010 and is family owned and operated by the DiPrizio family. But the story really begins in the Wisconsin North Woods, nearly a century ago. We're not looking to recreate what our forefathers were cooking under the moonlit sky on those frigid nights, we're simply honoring our past and building something for the next generation. And unlike our forefathers, we don't mind at all if people see us work. That's why we distill, craft, bottle and package everything by hand in our unique Logan Square facility in the full view of our visitors.
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On Nov. 30, 2012, Naples News reported that the new Lifetime movie based upon the Casey Anthony trial has a premiere date. The movie "Prosecuting Casey Anthony" will debut on Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. on the Lifetime network. The movie is based on Jeff Ashton's book of the same name and Rob Lowe will appear in the lead role. Though Anthony does not profit from the film, and reportedly is a minor character as the movie is told from Ashton's perspective, some refuse to watch the film due to their belief that it will glorify Anthony.
Casey Anthony continues to be the most vilified person in the country and revelations of missed evidence has thrust the case back in the spotlight. In November, it was learned that the prosecution missed searches on Anthony's computer for the misspelled words "fool proof suffication." Defense Attorney Jose Baez spoke of the searches in his book "Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story," and said he was waiting for the prosecution to bring up the searches during the trial but they never did. Though the searches occurred the last day Caylee was seen alive, Baez counters that they were made by someone interested in committing suicide, not committing murder.
Casey Anthony leaves the Booking and Release Center at the Orange County Jail after she was acquitted of murdering her daughter Caylee Anthony on July 17, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
Photo credit: Red Huber-Pool/Getty Images
Still, many websleuthers and those following the case suspect the search terms could have been used in trial to show with greater conviction that Anthony was guilty of the charges she was ultimately acquitted of including first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
Anthony has kept a low profile since her 2011 acquittal and her whereabouts are unknown. The civil trial Zenaida Gonzalez vs. Casey Anthony has been delayed and will no longer being in Jan. 2013. It is unclear when the civil trial will start, as Anthony is currently appealing her criminal conviction of lying to law enforcement officers and will deal with that case before the civil trial.
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Just one more weekend to go before our move to our new home. Goes without saying, it has been a busy time preparing the place. Seems like I have spent weeks painting, repairing, plastering, gardening.
I have tried to pack the shed in the meantime, and have made some progress on it, but seems there is still a lot to do. Once the house contents have been moved, I am hoping it will get a bit easier as I will be able to start moving the large machines out of the shed ready for their date with a crane truck 😉 It will make what is left a bit easier to see, and a lot easier to get to!
It is a poor photo (I ran out of light before I had a chance to snap a pic), but the sort of thing I have been doing around the place are all the jobs that I have been meaning to get to for years, such as a handrail on the back steps
Came up well, and it is nice and solid. Much of the shaping was done on the tablesaw (a drop saw or SCMS would have been preferable). I used the Arbortech TURBOPlane to shape one end. Screwed together using the new Kreg screws I got in the Kreg toolbox, and my doubts over the combo head (designed to use either Robinson square drive or Phillips) was confirmed. They are a lot more prone to slippage- the Phillips drive slots allows the square drive to be,able to slip under torque.
So one last weekend. The list of things to do is still long and illustrious, but it is getting shorter, slowly.


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Looking for Webb descendants in Lyttleton, N.Z. in the 1860's
My Gt Gt grandfather William Webb (b.abt. 1829) and his wife Mary(nee Ridler)of Bream, Gloucester, emigrated to Lyttleton, NZ on the Brothers Pride, 07 Dec 1863. They had 14 children, 6 born in Bream and 8 born in Lyttleton. The Brothers Pride was put in quarantine when it arrived in NZ because of a cholera? outbreak on board and in fact 2 of their children died on the voyage. My great grandmother, Helen Matilda Webb was their first NZ child and she married my gt grandfather William Norgate, the 2nd youngest son of David Norgate, Nelson pioneer.
I am keen to find descendants of Helen Matilda Norgate (nee Webb) and to see if any of her siblings have continuing lines. In spite of there being 14 children, most died as children except for Frances Emily Jane Webb b. 15 Mar 1870 who I believe married William James Robert Lowcay, and Rose Annie Webb b.26 Feb 1872 of whom I have no more data.
Mary died 28 July 1876 aged 44 which after 14 children is mind boggling. I have no record of what happened with William Webb after 1876 except that his occupation is miner and/or tunnel watchman (Lyytleton Rail Tunnel I presume)
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The U.S. operations of iconic but long-troubled video game maker Atari have filed for bankruptcy in an effort to break free from their debt-laden French parent.
Atari Inc. and three of its affiliates filed petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York late Sunday.
Its leaders hope to break the American business free from French parent Atari S.A. and in the next few months find a buyer to take the company private. They hope to grow a modest business focused on digital and mobile platforms, according to a knowledgeable person not authorized to discuss the matter privately.
Although the 31-year-old brand is still known worldwide for its pioneering role with video games such as "Pong" and "Asteroids," Atari has been mired in financial problems for decades. Since the early 2000s it has been closely tied to French company Infogrames, which changed its name to Atari S.A. in 2003 and in 2008 acquired all the gaming pioneer's American assets.
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Chief Executive Jim Wilson has been with Atari Inc. since 2008, and in 2010 became CEO of the French parent. The New York-based executive has attempted to rebuild the company, which has just 40 employees in the U.S., by developing games for smartphones and the Web based on well-known properties -- among them a successful "greatest hits" compilation of arcade titles and an updated version of "Pong." He has also licensed the Atari logo for consumer products, a business that provides about 17% of the company's revenue.
There is evidence that the U.S. operation, which after the sale of other assets now makes up the bulk of Atari S.A.'s business, has been improving. The corporate parent has been profitable for the last two fiscal years, save for the effect of a money-losing French subsidiary, Eden Games, that has been up for sale. Before that, neither Atari S.A. nor Infogrames had been profitable for about a decade.
Still, its profits have been small ($11 million and $4 million, respectively, for the last two fiscal years) and revenue plummeted 34% in fiscal 2012 and 43% in fiscal 2011.
But the company's growth potential has been hampered by its near total reliance on London financial company BlueBay Asset Management for cash. A $28-million credit facility with BlueBay lapsed Dec. 31, leaving Atari without the resources to release games currently in the works, including a real-money gambling title titled "Atari Casino."
Efforts to recapitalize the corporation have been unsuccessful, in part because of its complex structure as essentially an American business with a French public stock listing.
THE ENVELOPE: Awards season insider
Shares in Atari S.A. have dropped in value from more than 11 Euros in 2008 to less than 1 Euro recently.
Atari Inc. has secured a commitment for $5.25 million dollars in debtor-in-possession financing to continue operations and release games. If Chapter 11 is successfully completed, the U.S. business could reemerge with its own resources and little or no debt to BlueBay.
It's not yet clear who might step up to buy Atari Inc., although Wilson will probably seek backers to help him keep control. It's also possible the company could be sold to another buyer, whole or in pieces.
Atari's remaining French businesses would probably seek legal protection to find a buyer or dissolve in that country.
Representatives for Atari S.A. and Bluebay did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Atari U.S. operation files for bankruptcy
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In previous posts, we've looked at the numerous financial and legal repercussions caused by poorly translated documents. The mistranslation of a single sentence in a quarterly earnings report for Sharp Corp. caused significant doubts for investors, stockholders, and potential customers about the ongoing existence of Sharp Corp. as a functioning financial entity. The case of Festo Corp. v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Co. illustrates that an improper translation submitted to the USPTO may narrow the scope of the patent claim, since the mistranslation will necessitate an amendment to the patent document. In the case of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co. v. Samsung, submission of only a partial patent translation led to a charge of inequitable conduct and rendered the patent unenforceable. Highly qualified professional translators of legal, technical, and patent documents will be able to avoid these pitfalls by providing only the most linguistically and technically accurate translations and possessing an in-depth knowledge of the patent process.
Today, we'll look at two more court cases that highlight the consequences of using low-quality translations for legal purposes. You may risk having your translation rejected during the court case due to a poor translation process or questionable translator qualifications. You may also risk the invalidation of your patent claims due to the inadequate translation of a piece of prior art.
After the jump, read about the repercussions of low-quality translations in these two court cases, and learn how you can obtain the highest-quality legal, technical, and patent translation!
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Hi, folks:
I hope you enjoyed your summer and had time to get outside and enjoy Washingtons great outdoors. I wanted to update you on some key activities happening this fall with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Recreation Program.
Tell us what you think: DNR Forum to focus on recreation issues Sept. 13-17
All next week, DNR is hosting an online forum to get your views about recreation on DNR-managed lands. Each day, well post a new conversation starter that address issues related to recreation: how you like to recreate on DNR-managed lands; education, enforcement and safety; funding; and planning. Fridays conversation starter will be based on what themes emerge as the week unfolds.
I hope you will participate in the forum. Your input will be valuable for a number of reasons:
· Share ideas and perspectives with fellow recreation enthusiasts.
· Help DNRs Recreation Program identify issues or concerns that we are not aware of.
· Help shape the Recreation Programs 2011-2013 Legislative package and budget request.
· Provide us with additional information to help identify future needs. (See the following section about the Joint Transportation Committee.)
The Forum takes place online through DNRs website, and you can participate and post comments from the comfort of your own computer any time of day. NOTE: The Forum opens at 8 a.m., Monday, September 13 and closes at 5 p.m., Friday, September 17.
For more information on the DNR Forum on Recreation, visit our blog posting at: http://bit.ly/c2yvHi
To see an example of how the online Forum works, check out the Forum we did on geoduck aquaculture last May.
Joint Transportation Committee review of fuel tax refunds
As I mentioned in previous email messages, I am representing DNR on the Joint Transportation Committees review of the fuel tax refunds for non-highway or off-road use of gasoline and diesel fuel. To date, weve completed the following two tasks to provide more information about DNRs Recreation Program.
· An overview of DNRs off-road program: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/a...k1_07_2010.pdf
· An analysis of the Recreation Programs historical funding and expenditures: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/a...k3_08_2010.pdf
The last task we are working on is to identify future off-road, snowmobile and marine funding needs. We really need your help on this task. Here are the ways you can get the information on future needs to us:
· Work with statewide user organizations to develop a comprehensive look at future needs. (Some of the recreation organizations include Pacific Northwest 4x4; Washington Trails Association, Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (BCHW); Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance; Washington State Snowmobile Association; Washington Water Trails Association; and the Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Association) As an example, BCHW has compiled a comprehensive list of future needs, which is attached to this message.
· Participate in our online forum next week.
· Send me an email with your input at firstname.lastname@example.com. (It would make my life easier if you could use the format developed by the BCHW.)
2011-2013 Recreation Legislative and Budget request
Later this month, I should be able to share with you two pieces of recreation-related legislation that DNR is requesting this year. We are working closely with other resource agencies to put together a comprehensive legislative package that provides some of the reform measures that you have been requesting for years. In addition, I will share with you the recreation budget we will submit to the Governor. I look forward to hearing your feedback on these.
National Public Lands Day September 25
Once again, DNR will be celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at several locations. In Forks, our staff will be co-hosting an evening volunteer recruitment in partnership with staff from the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park on Friday, September 24the day before NPLD. On September 25, DNR will host work parties. Check our Facebook page for a list of events.(You dont need a Facebook account!) I hope that many of you will consider volunteering on this day to help make a difference on state lands.
Reiter Foothills Forest Update
Thanks to the help of volunteers from the off-road community, DNR has made steady progress laying out proposed motorized trails in Reiter Foothills Forest. At this time, we have the trails roughed out and are now working on the design, county permits, and preparing for the review process under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The final mileage may vary, but to date, heres what weve roughed out:
· 18.6 miles of single-track trails plus several areas for trailers.
· 8.6 miles of trunk (single and ATV) trails.
· 10 miles of 4x4 trails.
Developing these proposed trails has involved a lot of workboth in the field and on the drafting table. The people involvedvolunteers and staffare getting excited about how this project is turning out. We plan to provide the public with an opportunity to walk the proposed trails later on this fall. I will get back to you with an exact date.
Fall / season closures reminders
With the coming of fall, some of our recreation areas will close for the season. As a reminder, you can check the status of our recreation areas at www.dnr.wa.gov/recreation. Also, we update this information through our blog at: http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/
Mark R. Mauren
Assistant Division Manager
Recreation, Public Access and WCC Programs
Asset Management and Recreation Division
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
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Bill Stewart, who amassed a 28–12 record as head football coach at West Virginia before being forced out in 2011, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 59.
MetroNews reports Stewart was playing golf with former WVU athletic director Eddie Pastilong at Stonewall Resort in central West Virginia at an annual tournament hosted by the state's Hospitality and Tourism Association.
Stewart became interim Mountaineers coach in 2007 when Rich Rodriguez left for Michigan, and earned the full-time job after leading WVU to an upset win over Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. He'd most recently been working for ESPN as an analyst. While his career ended on an unfortunate note, we'll always remember Stewart's exaggerated reactions and the end of that amazing Fiesta Bowl:


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Stuck in Quicksand
August 26, 2007
Today's Lineup
Rollins, ss; Iguchi, 2b; Burrell, lf; Howard, 1b; Rowand, cf; Dobbs, 3b; Werth, rf; Coste, c; Kendrick, p.
Losing streaks stink. When you get in a streak such as this one, it seems like we are stuck in quicksand.
One game, the starting pitching doesn't do the job, another game it's the bullpen, there are tight losses and blow outs, games in which you score runs and lose and games in which the offense struggles with runners on base. Last night, we were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Brett Myers had gone 15 appearances without giving up a home run. Last night, two were hit off him. Don't know what it is but closers often struggle when they come in tie games or games in which there isn't a save opportunity (more than a three-run lead). Terrmel Sledge's pitch homer was the decisive run in a 4-3 loss. It was his first pinch-hit home run in 677 big league at-bats.
During winning streaks, every thing clicks and lady luck occasionally joins the fun.
Today's another day, another game. Time to pull out the Citizens Bank Park lucky charm, Sunday games. Since the park opened, the Phillies are 39-11, 5-2 this season, on Sundays.
Utley Update
Chase played second and was hitless in four at-bats last night at Reading. He'll be in uniform in Philly today and have his weekly check-up with Dr. Randall Culp tomorrow. Hopefully, he can be activated this week.
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This is a must win game (not like the other games haven't). The team has looked lifeless. I think one big offensive game could turn the corner. With the Mets in town tomorrow, this needs to happen today…


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Inspiring the Future of Work By Unlocking Innovation Through Chaos, Creativity and Collaboration
Gangplank is revolutionizing the world of work. By providing a collaborative workspace to encourage creation instead of consumption for creators. The unique model is working with local government and business to provide a public private partnership that boosts civic engagement, sets community vision and collaborates to unlock innovation. The model is rapidly growing in Arizona and changing how cities view relationships with the creative workforce.
- collaboration over competition
- community over agendas
- participation over observation
- doing over saying
- friendship over formality
- boldness over assurance
- learning over expertise
- people over personalities
The challenges are listed in our manifesto competition, agendas, observation, saying, formality, assurance, expertise and personalities. We find these items to be the status quo and what prevent community building and innovation. Examples of disrupting the status quo.
Collaboration over Competition
We decided to tackle this one early. Integrum invited in other companies to build Gangplank collectively. Removing all financial obligations and getting back to the roots of barn buliding to help one another. We have pulled this into community by modeling collaborative behavior for institutions and organizations of all types.
We have businesses who are competitors that work at the same desk and cross train each others teams realizing that rising tides lift all boats. We have even had employees change companies without changing their desks.
Community over Agendas
Breaking down political silos has been one of biggest undertakings. We have effectively started to break down siloed thinking in government and brought parties to table to move the community forward. Whether this be helping fight unemployment with Gangplank Academy and Laid Off Camps or helping bring multiple school districts together to look at radical innovation in education.
Participation over Observation
We understand that sitting on the sidelines gets you know where. While observation is important participanting generates even more insight and prompts action. We have actively gotten creatives involved in key city boards and commissions while getting the city to participate in the creative community.
Doing over Saying
Stop saying and start doing. It is too easy ot sit back and analyze forever. Paralyzing from ever doing anything. Gangplank was built on a foundation that said regardless of resources do great things and others will follow. Not everything will work and that's okay. Failing and knowing what doesn't work is valuable too.
We have hosted City Camps (http://citycampaz.com), Laid Off Camps (http://laidoffcamphx.com) and Economic Development Open Spaces (http://vibrantphx.com) to get people collaborating and encourage people to start tackling problems. While other spaces are talking about creating jobs and helping people connect, Gangplank does it everyday.
Friendship over Formality
Not every deal needs a lawyer and complicated contract. Sometimes a handshake and your word is sufficient. Our entire space has multi million dollar companies working in a space without formal rent agreements or complicated work sharing agreements. Peoples reputation and need to belong offer a much stronger form of contract. One that the future can be built upon.
Boldness over Assurance
The tag line at Gangplank is "Be Dangerous". It means challenge every assumption. Say the things others wont. Stand up for the things that are right when others look the other way. Swim upstream and bring out the best in everyone around you. Rely on making a difference not in being told you are a good boy.
Challenging the status quo in education, economic development and politics has earned Gangplank a seat at many tables because it is fresh of breath air for many organizations to have fierce conversations that they have been avoiding for a long time.
Learning over Expertise
You don't have to be an expert to try something new. In fact, sometimes the baggage of too much experience can impede new and creative ideas. Encouraging cities to try new things and engage in new ways is part of building community.
People over Personalities
We all put our pants on one leg at a time. Titles and roles don't matter in a world where how you impact people is the real goal. We are teaching cities to restore humanity to the work they do. To see people as people with feelings, dreams and talents. Encouraging use of space and resources to bring the most out of those people so that they can give back to their community.
Examples of these principles in action can be found in our values series:
Through good inspiration and creative ideas, we are able to develop a good strategy. So that, we can easily execute our plans, without proper planning and innovative ideas, we can't get a better recognition. This article describes steps by step about inspiration and collaboration and I am really thankful for such a wonderful article.
This is hilarious, Gangplank is a modern day 21st century management innovation company. Breaking the barriers of creativity, unleashing the talents of people, building organization resiliency by harnessing the natural resilient abilities of each individual employee. Gangplank is on the right track.
Fantastic story - I am co-organizing a group of folks as I write this to launch several Gangplanks in Central Virginia, starting with Henrico, VA (http://www.facebook.com/GPHenrico) - This is a brilliant, game-changing concept that I look forward to driving to make a massive difference.
Kudos to Derek & Jade, and the rest of the Gangplankers. You guys are having a real impact in more ways than one, and I salute you for that. The fact that cities like Chandler (where I live) include "creativity" and "innovation" in their daily language is impressive and a testament to the efforts of the entrepreneurs, artists and innovators that have fostered movements such as Gangplank.
Well done!
Gangplank is what I've been looking for in the way of validating the management theories of reinventing systems thinking. Speaking from the perspective of engaging community to build entrepreneurial environments and create enthusiasm, Gangplank's model is an excellent approach to achieving several goals at once.
Thanks to openness, collaboration, and chaos - Tucson has the opportunity to grow a creative and thriving community space in our town under the Gangplank banner. It has been a privilege to be involved in the early steps for Gangplank in the Old Pueblo. Thanks to Derek, Jade, Katie, Scott Henderson, Jacki Kuder, and Bookman's Entertainment Exchange.
Gangplank is not only changing the game in Arizona. I first learned about Gangplank because they hosted a "Scrum Beyond Software" open space which brought leaders from around the country who are changing the world of work - including management - through the use of the Scrum management methodology. Then seeing what astounding things they were doing at Gangplank has inspired what can be possible by changing the very concept of a company and dissolving the organizational boundaries can actually create more collaborative engagements and yes, also start new companies. We hope we can take what they've done in Arizona - and now also in Salt Lake City, and bring it to Missoula, Montana. Thank you Gangplank!
Gangplank is not only changing the game in Arizona. I first learned about Gangplank because they hosted a "Scrum Beyond Software" open space which brought leaders from around the country who are changing the world of work - including management - through the use of the Scrum management methodology. Then seeing what astounding things they were doing at Gangplank has inspired what can be possible by changing the very concept of a company and dissolving the organizational boundaries can actually create more collaborative engagements and yes, also start new companies. We hope we can take what they've done in Arizona - and now also in Salt Lake City, and bring it to Missoula, Montana. Thank you Gangplank!
I've been fortunate to be part of Gangplank for nearly three years now as it has grown from an interesting experiment to something that is fundamentally changing lives, companies, and the overall community for the better. It is a crossroads and catalyst to bring out the best in people and a foundation for everyone to build upon together. Derek and Jade have created something truly unique and wonderful.
GangplankHQ was the first of the "innovative centers" for the state. This team shares a "what can we do to help" mentality to help the little guys get started and get their ideas and businesses going. Social Media is not just about the electronic end of the internet spectrum, it is the example these game changers have brought to human relationships.
Gangplank has transformed Phoenix. When Gangplank was initially founded, there was nothing similar going on in the state. Thanks to the connectivity and innovation that it fostered, those same ideas can now be seen in other collaborative workspaces throughout the valley. Gangplank has always been the innovator in raising Phoenix up through its creative class and continues to push the envelope.
Gangplank and its collaborative workspace will allow Avondale and the West Valley to foster its creative individuals and grow our small businesses all while injecting new thoughts and ideas into our community and schools. I really look forward to working with Gangplank and its anchors to grow Gangplank Avondale!
Gangplank is amazing! It's where the most brilliant minds and creative individuals in our whole area to get together to work, create, and support others. I am thrilled and humbled to be able to work here!
My company (TMC Interactive) would not be where it is today without Gangplank. Over the last year, I have forged business and personal relationships that have been built on very simple principles: Collaboration Over Competition and Treat One Another As You Wish To Be Treated.
Personally, Gangplank is a cornerstone of my professional, personal and civic life.
Gangplank is a pretty amazing place to work out of. Everyone there seems driven to help eachother to succeed. Seems like there are always events going on that tie into the community and a good mix of people show up to those events. I would bet that there isn't an organization in Arizona that is more likely to influence the future of the tech community in the state.
It's been my pleasure to be a part of Gangplank for the past year. I knew I wanted to work for an organization that was forward-thinking, community-minded, but also willing to step on toes in the name of progress. We've seen our community step up to every challenge and have changed many lives by providing support for people to take risks. It's been a rough road, but other organizations are finally starting to realize the impact this model can have and beating down our door to bring it into their space.
I've been working out of Gangplank for about a year now and I'm still amazed by all of the great things that happen in this space. When you have this density of smart people and great ideas, innovation is a natural outcome.
I was introduced to Gangplank earlier this year. After attending a social media lecture, hosted by Gangplank, I gained amazing social media tips and connections that transformed how my org does social media. Gankplank's eagerness to be involved made this success possible. This space is valuable to the community and a wonderful place to network with fellow creatives.
Gangplank is a gift to entrepreneurship in Arizona.
I was intrigued by Gangplank since I first heard of it. I'd been heading down here on occasion over the years and learned much and made great contacts. When we had an opportunity to sell the beautiful office condo that we owned, we jumped at the chance to move the company down here to Gangplank. Since then, we've learned a ton, helped do good and radically improved our business.
I've worked here a few times, and with lots of the people. You can't go anywhere in AZ nowadays without someone referencing Gangplank. Good people who work hard.
I work out of here occasionally, and hold events every few weeks at night. Gangplank has given innovators a home that Phoenix has never had before.
My company works out of this space as well, and we definitely wouldn't be where we are without it!!
My company has been working out of Gangplank for a few years now, and I can vouch for the fact that this really is a remarkable, transformative environment for economic growth. I've never seen anything like it.
As a participant (and founder) of Gangplank, it is truly a gamechanger. We have seen many amazing things take shape in the Phoenix metro area since the inception of Gangplank. Bringing smart people together, dreaming big, and focusing on how to build the new economy is such an awe-inspiring thing to be involved in.


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Joel Fagin wrote:Hmm. I do have one but there's not much comic there yet and I seem to remember that using more space on non-web files than actual comic is bad.
Nevertheless... It would be very useful to have versions of the logo permanently uploaded* so people can get to them and use them for things like the sampler.
Would I have any trouble if I uploaded it permanently to my Keenspace account?
No, you shouldn't. Let me and Kisai know what the account is, or ask Phalanx to have then put it up on Gear itself. She has the password to get in there and can put it up there. You can also PM me for my Gmail address and I can place it there too.


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Parts of this project are no longer available.
The T-238+ is a general-purpose Motorola MC68HC908GP32 microcontroller-based board intended for use with the Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire(tm) bus and any device that needs a serial connection. The T238+ has been pre-programmed to interface with a Dallas Semiconductor 1-Wire Weather Station Weather data is displayed on an LCD display and transmitted via the piggyback modem in APRS formatted weather packets. The T238+ can also be interface to a computer for data logging.
In addition to being a ready-made kit with the weather application pre-programmed into the microcontroller, connections are provided for simple external debugging and programming hardware for the experimenter to develop applications. Free development environment is available from P&E Microsystems at http://www.pemicro.com/ics08/.
The T-238 kit does not come with an enclosure or power supply. It is left up to the builder to find an enclosure that is suitable. For power, the user can use an ordinary wall transformer ("wall wart") that provides 8-12 Volts DC at 300 milliamps. The T238 is fitted with a 2.1mm power coaxial connector that the center conductor is positive.
The original T-238 was awarded second prize in Circuit Cellar Magazine's - Design99 Contest and was featured in the May 2000 issue of Circuit Cellar Magazine. The T238+ builds on the excellent original design. By adding a modem to the T238, there is no longer a need to add a TNC to the WX station. Just connect the T238+MODEM2 to your radio and you're on the air. Detailed information about the T-238+ can be found at http://www.beals5.com/wx.
T238+ Finished Kit - bottom view
Ordering Information
Sorry, T238+Modem2 APRS WX STN is no longer available
Assembly and Operations ManualThe assembly and operations manual can be found online/
The T-238 series was developed by Will Beals, N0XGA, and Russ Chadwick, KB0TVJ.
MODEM2 Kit only
For those who have a classic T238 (non-plus) you may order the MODEM2 kit only to upgrade your T238 Classic. Please be aware that installation of the MODEM2 to the Classic will overlap some of the push buttons used for menu navigation. This will not be a problem if you use switches mounted off the main PCB.
The price for the MODEM2 is:
$ 27 US for members of TAPR
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This short film profiles contemporary dancer Louise Lecavalier as she performs in her studio. With searching steps, she crosses a space defined by her past. Her movements are framed by the aura of her acclaimed performances, each one a testament to a facet of her immense talent. The language of her body expresses the journey of a fiercely independent artist who is always moving forward and who has remained in perpetual motion for 30 years.
This film was produced by the NFB in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2014 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.


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Morning Sun
Morning Sun is a sunrise alarm or "wake-up light" app for iOs, Android and Mac! Briefly explained, it will wake you up more pleasurable and relaxed by simulating sunrise and playing soothing natural sounds.
People who find it hard to wake up in winter time or are otherwise fed up with their current nasty alarm clock.
First and foremost, the icon is needed for ALL three platforms: iOs(iphone etc), Android and Mac. You don't have to create unique icons for each, but use the same design across all three and adjust to each guideline.
iOs Application icon guidelines:
Android Launcher icon guidelines: http://developer.android.com/guide/…esign.html
Mac icon guidelines: http://developer.apple.com/library/…Icons.html
Some thoughts:
- the icon should have a positive "vibe" in it; soothing warm colours, soft graphics etc.
- Sunrise is quite obvious choice, but I have seen it used frequently in similar apps as such. If you somehow could picture the perfect sunny summer morning to wake up!
- Remember simple enough, so it wont get cluttered with info! Let your imagination flow, but keep it professional :)
- prefer vector format
Required sizes:
iOs: 512x512, 114x114, 72x72, 57x57
Android: 36x36, 48x48, 72x72
Mac: 512x512, 128x128, 32x32, 16x16
I hope to get the PNG files, AI and/or layered PSD file.
Please do not use any stock images or clip art that I have to purchase to use!