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IDT Announces the World's First Audio Subsystem with Integrated Programmable PLL for Portable Applications
IDT announced the world's first audio subsystem with integrated programmable clock generator for portable applications. This new device minimizes board space and reduces system cost through integration, and provides time-to-market advantages by eliminating the need for multiple external crystals and oscillators that typically involve long lead times.
The ACS42200 family includes a low-power, high-fidelity codec targeted at portable applications such as tablet computers, portable games, personal navigation devices, portable projectors and speaker docks. The device also integrates four programmable system PLLs for internal and external timing, a DDX™ class-D speaker amplifier, a true cap-less headphone amplifier, and advanced built-in audio processing capability for 3D, bass and treble enhancement.
The four integrated programmable system PLLs are unique to IDT's codec solution and enable the timing management of a system's applications processor, USB interface, secondary audio and other subsystems. This allows system designers to eliminate large, costly crystals and oscillators that can often cause procurement delays, while the integrated spread spectrum capability can eliminate EMI concerns. In addition, IDT's patented DDX class-D technology offers higher efficiency, consuming less power than traditional binary class-D solutions. This results in a significant improvement in battery life – a critical demand of next generation portable consumer electronics.
All of these advantageous features are further complemented by a programmable DSP filter engine that enriches the sound presence through dynamics processing, equalization, speaker protection, and louder volume when using small speakers. IDT also offers complete driver support and tuning tools for faster time-to-market with Linux and Android systems, and flexibility in speaker selection and industrial design.
The IDT ACS42200 family is currently sampling to qualified customers and is available in a 68-TLA (dual-row QFN) 6x6mm package. The ACS422Axx and ACS422Dxx offer analog or digital microphone support respectively, and the ACS422MAxx and ACS422MDxx are the mono speaker amplifier versions. The IDT ACS422Axx and ACS422Dxx are priced at $1.35 each, and the ACS422MAxx and ACS422MDxx are priced at $1.20 each, for volumes of 10,000 units. Factory programmed custom clock configurations are available for all options. For the needs of large markets or customers, IDT is able to rapidly customize this device to provide varying levels of integration, such as additional audio processing, more or fewer PLLs, etc.
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on the same page with it, so be it, but there will be changes.'' The Bobcats outmuscled the Bucks to pull away. Jeff Adrien added 10 rebounds off the bench for Charlotte, which had decisive edges on the boards (52-36) and points in the
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The Houston Rockets have signed free-agent forward Jeff Adrien . The 6-foot-7 Adrien had been playing in Italy after appearing in 23 games in separate stints with Golden State in 2010-11
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SCOUTING REPORT: Adrien has been a steady presence in the paint in the rough-and-tumble Big East for four years, including the last three as a starter for coach Jim Calhoun at Connecticut. A force on the boards despite a diminutive height for his position, he has notched 46 double-doubles in the
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points. Ben Gordon had 15 off the bench for the Bobcats. Charlotte's big men, Hakim Warrick, Bismack Biyombo and Jeff Adrien , combined for just 12 points, while Gana Diop and Tyrus Thomas didn't even play.
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money was on the line and a couple of unfortunate turnovers cost us the game,'' said Bobcats head coach Mike Dunlap. Jeff Adrien had 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first NBA start. Gordon scored 15 points in the second half. Leading 23-20
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Biyombo took over inside and scored eight of his points in the third quarter, most of those coming in the paint. NOTES: Jeff Adrien had four steals for the Bobcats and now has six over the past two games. He had just 12 the entire season before Friday
Spurs 102, Bobcats 78
Charlotte is 2-15 overall against San Antonio. ... The Bobcats are 0-2 with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Jeff Adrien , Bismack Biyombo, Gerald Henderson and Walker as their starting lineup. ... Parker has led the Spurs in scoring
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Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins says the team has waived son Cory Higgins and signed forward Jeff Adrien . Higgins was in his second season with the Bobcats. He had career averages of 3.7 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0
PF Adrien added After receiving FIBA clearance Tuesday, the Rockets signed forward Jeff Adrien with just three practice days left before Monday's season opener. They had been interested in Adrien since he played for their
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By the time work on this album had begun, the trademark 12-string was silenced but not the voice. Accompanied by The Nashville Pickers, and with the vocal backing of a host of musical luminaries, such as Tom Paxton, Glenn Yarbrough, Peter Yarrow, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Spunky McFarlane, Josh White, Jr. and many others, Bob Gibson made his final recording. Fittingly, it was produced by Shel Silverstein - one of Bob's closest friends and his longest musical collaborator - and Kyle Lehning of Asylum. It features an array of Silverstein songs which run the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous. This is quintessential Gibson doing quintessential Silverstein.
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A meeting of the Hockey Association . was he:d; last evening. There was a .'.:'gbod- attendance of delegates, and Mr Cooper occupied the chair. :;:-.•'.' ,> Correspondence was received— From Old Boys' Club, ro transfer of a -, v player from senior to junior.—Granted. - - From secretary Canterbury Assoc'a;. tion, re visit of representative team. From New Zealand Hockey Associa;; tion-,: re' paragraph in local papers com; . meriting upon method of selection of - .',__ North Island team. —Decided to inform J V2he governing body that the paragraph 'ij". tn^uestion was unofficial. . ;.''': .' From Manawatu Referees' Associa/' Vion, forwarding several suggestions.— ' Accepted. & It was decided that the "Wellington I representative team be entertained at f lunch at Pawick's Buffet. i ' "With-'''regard to visiting club teams, it || ■ ■wasXecided that the local Association pp^^jsJrduld take the gate receipts and bear * 'all the expenses of advertising, etc.; the clubs playing the visitors to defray the • _•.-.cost of entertaining. : It was decided to select four teams for the representative practice on July Ist. '--■, - j Spells of twenty minutes will be played at the.conclusion of which the two teams to meet "Wellington will be chosen. It was put forward as a suggestion to the selectors that men be picked for the positions in which they play. The grounds and referees for tomorrow's matches are as follows :— Senior—No. 1, Palrnerston A. v Old Boys (Mr Rush); No. 2, Pioneer v Rifles (Mr Giorgi); No. 3, Palmerston B. v Midland (Mr Goodger). Junior No. 4, High School A. v ; Campbell-street School (Mr Short); No. 5, Midland v Old Boys (Mr Wingate). . The following team will represent - " Midland against Palmerston B :—Tait, y- -■; "Webb, Skelley (2), :Shortt (2), De Luen, Jolly, Thorburn, McPherson, Johnston. -The match of the. first round to., morrow.— Palmerston v. Old Boys. Public may be sure of a fast, open,-and scientific exhibition of the game. Addington Club (Christchurch) are to make a northern tour towards the end ; ot next month.'. Locally they play matohes with' the Palmerston and Old Boys' Club. ■ , .. ■ .Wanganui Association intends to com■. .. municate with New Zealand Association re non-inclusion of Wanganui players in North Island team. " v


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"Here we have an artist who genuinely has individual artistic talent. Of course a backing band is always helpful, but I think you know you have hit upon a true star when an acoustic simple set can have you wanting more. Jesse Terry has done just that with his raw emotion, exquisite vocals and prime plucking on his guitar. This is perfect summer music, windows down music and something you'd like to have on while sipping lemonade outside at the beach. On July 10th critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Jesse Terry releases his most courageously emotional music, Empty Seat on a Plane. "Songwriting is a healing force for me. I've used it to talk about my turbulent childhood, and to express emotions about love, loss, and hope. Songwriting saved my life... His music reminds me a little bit of Matt Nathanson and Ryan Adams combined; both of which are a very good thing in my mind and to my ears. His music is definitely worthy of using the repeat button."
"The presence and promise of both loom large in singer-songwriter Jesse Terry's sophomore album Empty Seat on a Plane... Terry's 2009 debut The Runner was a well-crafted, accesible folk-pop album that spoke of yearning for the seemingly unattainable, whether it be affection or peace of mind. His collaborations with other talented scribes accurately captured the restlessness of a youthful soul. However, if the The Runner centered around a young man's wandering spirit, the self-penned Empty Seat on a Plane revolves around a maturing man who's drawn to the road, but no longer on the run. In the age of iTunes, the audience might be tempted to pick and choose among the compositions on Empty Seat on a Plane. However, the songs are meant to be heard together. Each song is part of the journey, one that's led Terry across the globe and back home again. Those who take the time to listen will be glad they made the trip with him."
"Jesse may have forgone the "bells and whistles" for this album, but Empty Seat on a Plane is anything but lacking. The piano sprinkled throughout, the hint of soul on "Bitterroot Valley," the expanse of country encased in a song ("Coyotes"), and the beautiful simplicity of all of it make this album a pleasure to discover."
"INTERVIEW + ALBUM PREVIEW WITH JESSE TERRY Jesse Terry is one of the premier song writers of our generation, channeling a culmination of legendary influences into one marketable package. With Empty Seat On A Plane, Jesse hopes to keep up the momentum by presenting his audience with a thoughtful collection of songs that are as pretty as they are catchy. The songs are all easily relatable stories, drawing the listener in and keeping their attention through a delivery that is both powerful and moving. The intimate guitar playing and clean tone of Jesse's voice make the album an enjoyable listen all the way through. Haunting piano parts and atmospheric string ensembles give the songs a life of their own and Jesse's lyrical abilities transport the listener right into the thick of the stories, making them feel as though they are part of the album itself. I'm excited about this record and I see big things in the future for Jesse Terry."
"If he continues to make albums like this, Jesse Terry should find himself esconced in the forefront of Americana, where themes realistic and romantic hold sway. The equal weight given to his acoustic guitar and electric ("Devil Will Dance") exemplify that approach, and shore up a strong debut."
"A singer-songwriter from Connecticut, Terry writes personal songs that draw on '70s road warriors like James Taylor and Jackson Browne. Like them, he blends folk and soft-rock textures into his songs, with pedal steel bringing a touch of country. But he's not in Nashville to seek fortune on the country charts. Instead, like forebears John Prine and Mark Germino and recent risers Mindy Smith and Jeremy Lister, Terry is a pop-folk troubador whose style suits the coffeehouse rather than the Grand Ole Opry. A Berklee School of Music Grad, he brings a sophisticated melodic touch to his tender musings about love and finding his place in the world on his first album.
"This is honestly some of the best country music i've heard in awhile. The three songs you'll hear here are the epitome of showing diversity in style, pristine musicianship, and excellent songwriting while still staying true to country roots. "The Runner" sounds like The Eagles if they had originated about a 1000 miles east of Colorado, "Pray It's not the Delta" is country through and through, and "Lay Your Hands On Me" brings soul into a music genre that often should be the most soulful but unfortunately isn't. Jesse wraps all of this in a voice that is actually…well…good. That's hard to come by in country music. There is no affectation in the southern lilt. It's honest and effortless. Unlike the Chesney's and Atkin's of the country world, he doesn't hide a bad voice with a ridiculous twangy delivery. This is real."
"Jesse Terry has a great voice and he knows how to use it, even if you're not a huge fan of Country music, his debut album "The runner" is easy to love because it's filled with heartfelt songs that are both timeless and enchanting. It's easy to get carried away while listening to this album, Jesse truly sings from his heart and it feels like he's singing to me. This Nashville based singer/songwriter is influenced by artists like Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams, Neil Young etc. I love his mix of Americana, country and folkrock - imagine Don Henley collaborating with Bruce Hornsby writing songs for Vince Gill and you get an idea of how "The Runner" sounds like. There are also moments when I think Jesse is Americas answer to Sweden's Stefan Andersson, you might remember his 1992 hit "Catch the moon". Listen to "Ghost town" which bring thoughts to Stefan Andersson a lot, another cool thing is that The Click Five's bassist Ethan Mentzer has produced this album. Highly recommendable!"
"Let's start with the basics: He's a singer-songwriter in Nashville by way of Connecticut. Call him folk, alt-country, Americana – just know that his music is good great. He writes intelligent songs that are thankfully devoid of any of that ludicrous "Look girls! I'm sensitive!" posturing. From the introspective title track through the bluesy swagger of "Lay Your Hands on Me" and the lush imagery of "Sedona," The Runner is a top-notch record from beginning to end. If any of this sounds vaguely appealing, just listen to the music. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Looking for free downloads? Check out the EPK. However, it would be even better if you hop over to Amazon, iTunes, Digstation, or CDBaby, and plunk down some cash. The record is well worth your money."
"After winning The Singer/Songwriter Awards in the last quarter of 2008, Jesse Terry opted to work with We Are Listening's accredited music supervisor and founder of Tinderbox Music, Jon Delange, as his prize package. With only ten copies of Jesse's latest release, "The Runner", Jon secured no less than nine network-sized television placement licenses on Jesse's behalf, including MTV (Road Rules, The Real World, Road Rules Challenge, The Hills, The City, Human Giant, My Super Sweet Sixteen, Teen Cribs, Parental Control); E Network (Keeping Up With the Kardashians); and Oxygen Network (Bad Girls Club). The relative ease in which Jon placed "The Runner" is a reflection of Jesse's adaptive songwriting style and compatibility with today's leading pop-culture entertainment. "Just got news that nine TV shows (including The Hills and The City) are interested in using music from my record. I am holding the licenses in my hand!! I feel like things are really starting to lin"
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This is only a taste of what is available in this remarkable part of the world. Alaska is the most outstanding place I've ever been, and the Denali Park is truly one of her finest examples. I can't wait to return.
I approached Denali from the north, coming from Fairbanks. It's a beautiful little drive along the foothills of the surrounding mountains, taking a little over an hour or so to drive. There's very little traffic, so ease back and enjoy yourself while driving through nature's finest creation.
There's a large plain laying directly between Fairbanks and Denali. The foothills curve northwestward around this plain, with the road nestled in the rocks of these hills. There is no permanent foundation for roadwork under the plain, which shifts and heaves with icing of the seasons. The more solid foundation is there along the foothills, providing wonderful scenery to entertain you on your way.
There's no problem whatsoever finding incredible sights and scenes in Alaska. It's impossible not to see something utterly fantastic and other worldly. It's a breathtaking world in Alaska. It's a wonderful world.
Though not as long nor as monstrous as the nearby Susitna River (into which it flows near Talkeetna), the Chulitna River is more dramatic and more photogenic than any of the braided rivers throughout nearby Denali National Park. Unless you are hiking on its banks and high up the distant Kesugi or Curry Ridges, the low elevation of the river and the jealous guardianship of the spruce will seldom afford you an overal view. Nonetheless, the addition of this mighty river to the majestic mountain and the carpeting forests merely makes these images of Alaska so justly famous.
Away from the numerous cottonwoods farther south, Alaska's interior and Denali State Park especially is glutted with towering white spruce. Depending on the viewpoint, the forests seem to have the entire park for their stronghold, but closer to the foot of the Alaska Range the glaciers make room for no vegetation. On the other hand, the mighty rivers of the park (the Chulitna, Tokositna and Susitna) are wrapped by legions of spruce.
On clear days, Denali Viewpoint North gives a much different perspective of the highest point in North America. Viewed from a more westward-looking angle than that afforded by Viewpoint South, the great peak is less imposing, surrounded as it is by the remaining range (and much more conspicuous from this perspective). Denali becomes less isolated, and thus seems only the highest point in a great parade of high points.
On a clear day, most of the Alaska Range can be seen from the elevated nature of the George Parks Highway at Denali Viewpoint South. There are dozens of parking spaces for the largest RVs and a marquee and observation point with telescopic tubes aimed at the summit. From this exact spot, the visitor is only 630 miles from the Asian mainland.
Of the tens of thousands of places throughout Alaska from which Denali (Mt McKinley) is visible, the most celebrated and most published is probably that from Denali Viewpoint South. Visitors to the national park will stop at this prospect by the hundred without realizing they are seeing the great peak from within the confines of Denali State Park. The somewhat subdued coloration of Ruth Glacier at the foot of the range disguises its enormous dimensions, but one glimpse instantly reveals the thickness of the interior forests.
Spring is a time for thawing out in Alaska. Be prepared for lots and lots of water. Also, be prepared for the most beautiful sights you will ever see.


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The other day, someone commented on my long-ago list of ten favourite Robert Mitchum roles. It reminded me that I hadn't watched a Mitchum film in a long, long time (unpardonable, considering he's one of my favourite actors). And, since Mitchum's role as the chilling Harry Powell in The Night of the Hunter is one of the landmark roles of his career—well, it did seem appropriate to review the film.
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12 Angry Men (1957)
I've lost track of the number of people who've recommended this film to me. Sabrina Mathew's blog was where I first read a review of 12 Angry Men (and a comparison to Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, which I'd seen ages back). Anu reviewed this film on her blog, too, and blog reader oldfilmbuff recommended it to me. So: Sabrina, Anu, oldfilmbuff: this one's for you. Thank you for telling me about this one.
Charly (1968)
This was not the film I'd been intending to review this weekend.
The film I'd meant to watch was, instead, quite a different one: a Viking/King Arthur historical, the Robert Wagner-Janet Leigh-Debra Paget starrer Prince Valiant (1954). Why, then, am I reviewing this film, which has nothing to do with Vikings or history? Simply because Prince Valiant turned out to be—as a blog reader had so succinctly described The Long Ships in a comment—a ghanta film. (ghanta, for those not familiar with this particular usage of the Hindi word, refers to something cheesy, inferior, and generally avoidable).
Besides the fact that it consisted of slightly pointless (not to mention extended) violence and some very predictable romance, Prince Valiant had Robert Wagner looking like a masculine Amelie, which really put me off. To recover, I decided to watch Charly instead.
Genghis Khan (1965)
Considering the last film I reviewed—about Genghis Khan's grandson, Halaku (Hulegu Khan)—it seemed to me about time that I watched this one. What strengthened my resolve was that I happened to watch the Julie Andrews-Omar Sharif starrer The Tamarind Seed last week, and I was reminded that Omar Sharif starred as Genghis Khan here. 'And Omar Sharif as Genghis Khan', as the credits read. [An uncanny coincidence there, with—as in Halaku—the lead actor's name appearing at the end of the credited cast].
36 Hours (1965)
It is May 31, 1944. In London, the plans for D-Day have been finalized. The Allied invasion of Europe—and, hopefully, the subsequent collapse of the Axis—cannot be far. Things are looking bright. Perhaps a bit too bright? Perhaps the Allied top brass have been a trifle too complacent. Perhaps they've not realized exactly how far the Germans will go to find out more about the plans for the invasion.
A week or so ago, a cousin of mine who thrives on films about World War II, sent me a list of all the WWII films and documentaries he owns. He asked me to add to the list. With some caveats. He (like me) doesn't like gory and gruesome films; he prefers films about missions, espionage, and adventures à la Where Eagles Dare. And he prefers films from the 60s, when colour and better special effects made films more realistic than they'd been in the 40s and 50s.
The Long Ships (1964)
On a stormy night, a Viking longship battles the elements. Waves sweep over, tossing the ship; rocks loom. The men aboard the ship yell in fear and try to hold on to the masts, to each other—to anything—in an effort to stop from being sucked in by the water or dashed against the rocks. But the inevitable happens.
"And so, by the storm's fury, he lost all that he loved most in this world: his ship, and his shipmates. But he was washed ashore, alone, the only survivor. Then the monks found him and took him to their monastery, where they tenderly nursed him, never asking his name, or his country. And, gradually, he grew stronger…"
The Paradine Case (1947)
This is one of the few Hitchcock films I didn't see in my younger years. And, considering that Hitchcock is one of my favourite directors, and Gregory Peck one of my favourite actors, that is odd indeed. Perhaps I should put it down to the fact that The Paradine Case is not one of Hitch's best-known works; in fact, he more or less washed his hands off it. And Peck, too, seems to have not really liked it.
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
This particular film review was supposed to have been dedicated solely to blog reader Professor in Peril, who first recommended The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (also known as Bachelor Knight) to me. Then, since bombaynoir has been raving about Cary Grant for the past several weeks, I figured she'd enjoy this too.
The other day, my husband asked me my plans for the day, and I mentioned I'd be watching this film, because I was planning to review it. "The bachelor—and the bobby socks her?" my husband asked, completely at a loss. We've been rewatching Jeeves and Wooster the past couple of weeks, and I can well imagine my husband's bewilderment: who is the lady in question? Who was the bobby? And why did he sock her?
So. To Professor in Peril, bombaynoir, and Tarun: this post's for you. Enjoy!
Pride and Prejudice (1940)
Happy 200th birthday, Pride and Prejudice!
As crazy as that might sound, it is the truth. Jane Austen's wonderful romance novel was first published on January 28, 1813. Originally titled First Impressions, the novel was written by Austen in 1796-7, and was eventually (after numerous revisions by the author) finally published by Thomas Egerton of Whitehall.
I'll Be Seeing You (1944)
It's been a while since I did a Christmas post—therefore, this time round, I decided it was time to mark this festive season with a Christmas special. Not It's A Wonderful Life or one of those other famous Christmas films, but a little-known one that manages to retain all the sweetness and charm of Christmas, but gives it dark undertones. I'll Be Seeing You is about Christmas, but it's also about the demons that haunt people; about pasts and futures; about healing and forgiveness.


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Merge with Varietas Delectat?
I just downloaded this mod and it looks really good, but I was wondering how I would merge it with Varietas Delectat v5.0 (what files to edit, etc.). I'm quite good with modding in general, but I haven't really done anything with Civ IV in terms of modding yet, so the file structure is new to me. If someone could point me in the right direction, that would be great.
mythic EDIT: Never mind, I figured it out. For the curious, copy over the .fpk files from VD into the RoM Assets folder, then copy over the contents of the VD Sounds and Modules folders. Some of the .xml files in Modules may require tweaking, but after that, you're good. Last edited by MythicCommodore; Mar 25, 2009 at 08:18 PM. |
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Forgive me, I'm an idiot. But what is an .fpk file? there was nothing in VD which ended with those letters. Also, which XML files would need to be tweaked, and how so?
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If you've downloaded VD, then there's files in the base VD folder or the assets folder (or both, I'm trying to conserve HD space atm and don't have VD installed) with an extension of .fpk. (Units.fpk, Blah.fpk, example.fpk, something like that) If you cannot see the extension of this filetype in Windows, you have a program on your computer which opens .fpk files by doubleclicking on them, and need to go into folder options (Tools->Folder Options... in Vista) and uncheck the option in the View tab to 'Hide the extension of known file types'. This'll show extensions on everything, now.
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Still not working. Are you sure its .fkp and not .kf because there's a ton of KF files, mostly contained in the unit folders. Also, I assume the needed tweaks in xml have to do with differences between VD and RoM in unit names. So how would you go about reassigning say the graphic for Heavy horseman to the curiassier?
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OK, the .FPK files you're after are in the .../Beyond the Sword/Mods/Varietas Delectat/Assets folder.
Copy the .FPK files (CD_1.1.fpk, EthnicCitystyles_v1.04.fpk, VarietasDelectat_v5.1.fpk) to the RoM assets folder (has the dll, and two more fpks already in it).
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Alright, turns out the VD backup wasn't the same as the VD file. Anyway, I copied the .fpk files and the modules folder, loaded the game and was confronted by the most massive XML failure you could imagine. I think it told me every single unit info in the game was in error with individual messages for each unit and each style of that unit. I had to hold the ENTER key for about fife minutes to make it go away. Is there any simple way to fix this?
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Many districts and schools across the country are implementing Bring Your Own Technology/Device (BYOT/D) programs to increase the access that students have to the internet, digital content, and a range of educational opportunities. Many students have mobile devices, laptops, or cell phones to use, but the implementation of BYOT/D programs presents many challenges in addition to the potential learning experiences. This toolkit provides perspectives and recommendations for educators and school and district leaders who are implementing these programs and includes links to research and reports about policies and practice.
Turning on Mobile Learning for North America, UNESCO, April 2012. This United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report documents mobile learning in North America, including an extensive review of the challenges and potential of BYOT/D models and programs in Forsyth County Schools (GA); Katy ISD (TX); and Saddleback Unified School District (CA). http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002160/216083e.pdf
The NMC-Horizon Report: 2011 K–12 Edition, The New Media Consortium, 2011. This report identifies and predicts the current and emerging trends in technology with an emphasis on those most likely to have an impact on schools and learning environments in the near future.
Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators, L. Kolb, International Society for Technology in Education, 2011. This book specifically aims to provide tangible and practical recommendations for educators trying to maximize the potential of cell phones and mobile devices in the classroom.
"Acceptable Use Policies in the Web 2.0 and Mobile Era," Consortium for School Networking. This guide discusses how to ensure that acceptable use policies encourage the safe and meaningful use of technology in learning environments with specific examples from districts and a general movement toward responsible use policies. The purpose of this guide is to assist school districts in developing, rethinking, or revising internet policies as a consequence of the emergence of Web 2.0, and the growing pervasiveness of smart phone use.
"Districts Tackle Questions Regarding BYOT Policy," Education Week, 2011. This article provides insight from districts that are working to implement BYOT in their schools.
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These are just my personal hopes for the MCU. Feel free to agree or disagree =) I'll go in order of the films being released. Iron Man 3- well... I don't have any additional wishes for this movie because it already sounds perfect! Thor: The Dark World- #1... make Hemsworth wear the freaking helmet, it looks beast!!! I don't care what reason they have for not using it, but he better wear it longer than the 30 seconds in the first movie. Hoping Surtur is the main villain here. Really excited that there's going to be more mythological/medieval stuff this time, so I think there's a good chance of him being in it. I also have my fingers crossed that somehow they'll fit Valkyrie in... although there's already Sif so I don't know about that. Captain America: The Winter Soldier- Baron Zemo!!! Please!! I mean who else could they choose? Crossbones? Idk. Unless they'd have Bucky as the main villain? Nah. Supposedly there's going to be WWII flashbacks, which there better be. With Nazis. Guardians of the Galaxy- No opinion as of yet, sounds pretty good though. Ant-Man- Just please somehow make it not look extremely lame having him change size. Use Hank Pym and use the original helmet. Wasp? Take her or leave her, I don't care. Others Avengers 2- Tired of Disney and Sony being pricks. Just let Spidey make a brief cameo. Not part of the team though, he's only been with them since the 2000s. Also keep Black Widow and Hawkeye only in this movie or with appearances in others. Not sure if they could hold their own with all the other movies. Maybe try to get Ms. Marvel in somehow, although that might require another movie for her... Incredible Hulk 2?- Just make this movie. End of story. Daredevil- Reboot please! Punisher-Reboot please!


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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia- a day to explore and commit ourselves to fight the many ways that these forms of oppression manifest across the world. I find myself thinking today especially of Brandy Martell and Cece McDonald.
Brandy was an African-American transgender woman and a peer advocate at the Tri-city Health Center who was recently murdered in downtown Oakland. The murderer started to interact with Brandy and her friends flirtatiously, but when he learned she was transgender, he became violent- fatally shooting her both in her genitals and her chest. Some witnesses felt like police who were approached for help didn't seem to care much that another black life had been lost. The media barely covered the incident until a social media campaign pressured a few outlets to cover Brandy's life and loss. Yet this and every hate crime against transgender women needs to be talked about until we live in a society where people are free and safe to express their identities.
CeCe Mcdonald Is another Black transgender woman currently in prison in Minnesota. She too was the victim of a transphobic attack, however, in her case she fought back. And one of the attackers died. CeCe was falsely charged with murder, though none of the attackers were detained nor charged.
She recently accepted a plea bargain of manslaughter for the crime although she was acting in her own self-defense. This is just another case of "blaming the victim" of hate. There is a growing movement to demand justice for CeCe and many ways that folks can show their support- even just writing a letter, letting CeCe know that you are on her side makes a big difference.
My thoughts are with both of these women- one who I pray will rest in peace, and the other I hope will continue to raise her head high even in the face of racism, transphobia, and hate.
On this International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, may all of us commit ourselves to working for the safety and survival of LGBTQ folks in our own communities. May each of us see that policing and judging others' gender identities and sexualities hurts not just gender queer and transgender folks, but all of us who are forced to fit into narrow boxes of identity. And may every queer person know that they are beautiful just the way they are.
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Traumatic injuries place patients at increased risk for death and disability, not to mention the high costs associated with the high-tech care these individuals receive. Traumatic injuries represent the fifth most common cause of death overall in the United States and the leading cause of death in those younger than 45 years old. A set of quality indicators for trauma care has been developed by the American College of Surgeons. In a recent study, researchers found a direct correlation between these best practices of care and patient outcomes. Better performance on six quality indicators was associated with lower rates of mortality or major complications.
For example, not performing surgery on abdominal gunshot wounds was associated with a five-fold increase in mortality. Patients with head trauma who did not receive a computerized tomographic scan had a four-fold increase in mortality and a three-fold increase in major complications. Patients with femoral fractures who did not have fixation were also found to have significant increases in mortality and major complications. Interestingly, the researchers found that 40 percent of patients transported to the hospital by air or ground ambulance had a missing ambulance record. Another 28 percent of patients had missing emergency department hourly documentation of vital signs. However, there was no association found between incomplete documentation and worse outcomes.
These findings were based on analysis of data on 210,942 patients who were admitted to 35 trauma centers in Pennsylvania between 2000 and 2009. Blunt trauma, motor vehicle collisions, and low falls were the three leading causes of injury. Overall, the mortality rate was 6.3 percent and the major complication rate was 7.2 percent. The study was supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS16737).
See "Association between trauma quality indicators and outcomes for injured patients," by Laurent G. Glance, M.D., Andrew W. Dick, Ph.D., Dana B. Mukamel, Ph.D., and Turner M. Osler, M.D., in the April 2012 Archives of Surgery 147(4), pp. 308-315.
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- in general, the survey is finding low infestation levels. Reports from SW MN wheat fields indicate larger populations, which often leads to migrations further north. Wheat fields are most susceptible to aphid feeding prior to heading.
- Wheat stem maggot infested stems are indicated by a white wheat head, that when pulled upward cleanly separates the stalk from the plant, revealing the chewed area where the maggot has cut the stem.
Small Grain Disease situations:
- BYDV and Aster yellows infections result in similar symptoms in wheat plants. The reports here are assessing visual appearance only and can not definitively distinguish the two without diagnostic tests conducted in the lab.
- to access Leaf rust forecasting models, follow the link to the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers small grain disease modeling
- Pockets of stripe rust are continuing to be found across the region, with the disease showing up primarily in areas that have had more rain, but detections are still hit and miss in a region. Stripe rust symptoms have been seen in winter and spring wheat fields. The fungus that causes stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis) prefers cool, wet conditions. Disease development is most rapid at temperatures between 50 and 65°F accompanied by intermittent rain or dew. Temperatures above 90°F can kill the fungus. The high temperatures of June 9th certainly prevented sporulation and infection, and the winds of June 11th dried out canopies, so there probably wasn't any spread of the disease then, but there may still be risk of further infection this week with cooler temperatures and continued chance of showers predicted. Continue to scout fields for the presence and distribution of this disease because of its irregular occurrence. All of the registered triazole based fungicides will provide very good control if the disease is detected and common in a field.
- there are no current maps for FHB, however, the forecast risk model can be accessed for assisting in making management decisions for small grains as they approach susceptible growth stages.
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Monday, September 05, 2005
Anniversary Weekend
Here are some lovely mums I received from M and J yesterday. Sunday R and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. Actually we began the celebration with dinner on Saturday night. My mom gave us a lovely house gift of wonderful sheets with a lacy trim. Just what we need :)
On the knitting front I move from project to project. I did manage to start another project with some Ellen Cooper yarn in lovely dark blues, browns and rust using a simple scarf mini- shawl pattern. This is a garter stitch no brainer. I need to continue with Kilmainham scarf and Marisa's wedding knitting. I just remembered this morning that I have two woolen sweaters in the wings...one is the Slip Stitch cardigan and Jolie. I must get back to these so I can wear them in the fall.
On the spinning front I almost finished spinning 4 ounces of dyed Shetland wool. Can I finish this in time for the Big E...probably not. Ouuuuu....I just remembered we need to get our Big E entries to Sue by Tuesday September 6th.
Finally my thoughts are with the hurricane survivors and the families who have lost their loved ones. If you can, give to the Red Cross or some other organization to help the relief effort if you haven't done so already.
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Happy Anniversary Cindy....wow 34 years...and I thought 16 was a milestone for us...LOL
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I understand what you mean by projects galore...but thanks to your kind gift of a book, I now have my projects listed....not hiding around the house...LOL - 10:38 AM
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Happy anniversary! The project lineup sounds like a good mix. What are you entering in the Big E?
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Happy anniversary! See you tonight at Sue's. Won't it be fun to see what we are all putting into the Big E?
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While the police have apparently bowed to the so-called public pressure to ban the upcoming Lady Gaga's concert in Jakarta, an official from the Indonesia's largest Muslim organization thinks that the move is "too much".
Muhammad Imdadun Rahmat, deputy-secretary-general of Nahdlatul Ulama, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that he was against the police's decision to ban the Grammy-award winning singer's performance in Jakarta.
"The police should not have gone as far as banning the concert. They should not intervene against the freedom of expression," he said.
He was responding to the Jakarta Police's decision to recommending the National Police withhold the permit for Gaga's concert on June 3 at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
The concert is one of the first stops on Lady Gaga's world tour titled "The Born This Way Ball", which is slated to run from April to October.
The singer and songwriter, famous for her unconventional fashion sense, has received backlash from hard-liner groups such as the notorious Islam Defenders Front (FPI), who accuse the performer of spreading "Satanic verses" through her music.
Commenting on this, Imdadun said that the accusation were an exaggeration.
However he added that the government should call on the singer to tone down her so-called sexually provocative behavior on-stage, saying that the singer – and other artists –must nevertheless respect the country's culture.
Last week, the FPI's Jakarta branch chief, Habib Salim Alatas said that he would deploy FPI members to intercept the singer upon her arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang.
"We refuse to have Lady Gaga's feet touch our land. She's bringing the faith of Satan to our country and will thus destroy the nation's morals," he told the Post.
During her April 27 concert in Seoul, rallying conservative Christian groups condemned Lady Gaga – who won a total of five Grammy Awards, three of them at last year's event – for supporting homosexuality and pornography. (asa/iwa)


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Hannah is the first book in Lasky's Daughters of the Sea series. This series crosses over between upper elementary readers and young adults, with fantasy and romance elements set against a historical background. Hannah is a sympathetic, strong character who is raised in a home for orphans. When she's 15, she goes into service for a wealthy Boston family with three young daughters. Hannah helps take care of the youngest daughter and becomes fond of her. An element of suspense is introduced with the eldest daughter's sometimes violent "nervous" episodes. Hannah accepts her service position with grace until she begins to feel an overwhelming attraction to the sea. When a handsome young painter arrives at the family mansion to paint a portrait of the family's daughters, Hannah is very attracted to him. He seems to know something about her that even she doesn't understand. In the exciting conclusion, Hannah must choose between her familiar life on land and a compelling new life in the sea.
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The Del Mar Online Racing Community will be closing its doors for good on December 22, 2013
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Spiral StakesGonna use #5 My Name Is Michael @ 10-1 m/l in all exotics. We got torched in Fla. Hopefully we can get some of that Little Mike magic in this one.
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Re: Spiral StakesIf Chad Brown has Balance The Books ready to run then they are all running for 2nd as he's way to good for these horses. Black Onyx could be in the mix at a likely big price.
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Another vote for My Name is Michael. I hope the morning line holds true. Not a huge fan of Balance the Books, but been hearing a lot of good things about him. Will toss in Channel Isle and Fear the Kitten. Hoping Uncaptured is better on dirt.
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Another vote here for Black Onyx ... jockey Joe Bravo is one of my favorites.
Re: Spiral StakesBlack Onyx looks like he's ready to roll. I'm gonna use Channel Isle and the red hot Lukas in the mix somewhere.I can see Johnny V and Capo getting a piece late.I'll probably bet a few .50 supers.
Re: Spiral StakesBalance the Books looks like a monster. We'll see if he likes the plastic.
Re: Spiral StakesBlack Onyx beat Crop Report by 1 3/4 lengths in their last start ... http://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pd ... 13USA7.pdf
Black Onyx goes in the Spiral ... Crop Report goes in the 8th race Rushaway Stakes. Check out Crop Report's running lines and his individual splits.
Re: Spiral StakesMac The Man, 10-1
Homeboy loves this peculiar plastic/volcanic ash track.
Re: Spiral StakesFear the Kitten has run on 3 straight incredible speed biases that has hampered his closing style.The last 2 races produced 2 closing bombers in their subsequent races(Risen Star and Rebel),both horse who Fear the Kitten finished in front of.Michael Maker owns Turfway basically,and prob had this race on his radar all winter.Plus,you get racings IT girl,Anna Napravnik(she used to ride for me at Del.,so shell always be Anna to me). The 15-1 morning line is not right.She may end up luke warm favorite,but is a must use on every level.This is a SERIOUS DERBY HORSE:running style,breeding,human connections etc.
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Glad you said something about this horse because I completely over looked him. He certainly has recency over the 2 Ml favorites and the rest of the field doesnt look like much. My only question would be isnt he a plodding type? Not sure he could handle a horse like Balance The Books closing kick. You are right though Fear The Kitten should be 2nd or 3rd choice, no way close to 15-1. Mr DERBY!!
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Velocity has announced that Sabrina Sieger will be joining the Velocity team as the new Development + Communications Director. Sieger comes to Velocity after working as Grants Coordinator on the Wallace Foundation Grant in the Visual and Performing Arts Department of the Seattle Public Schools. She brings to Velocity a wealth of experience from twelve years working with non-profits and arts organizations. She started at Ballet West as the Internal Sales and Donations Manager then worked with The Leonardo, Salt Lake City's museum of Art and Science where she was the manager in both Marketing and Development. Sieger held the position of Events Coordinator at The University of Utah's Middle East Center and was the Interim Development Director of Asian Week Foundation. Dance and the arts have always been the focus of Sieger's life and education. She attended the University of Utah where she studied Political Science and Gender Studies. She is a world-traveler and is fluent in German.
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Have you seen Christine Walters? post by Soulfriend
Friday, May 7, 2010 2:23:02 PM
Dear family-
i am trying to locate a star sister of our family. she has been missing since the 14th of november.
Christine was last seen in Eureka near the Red Lion Hotel and a copy center around 2:30 p.m. on Nov 14th.
the name of the restaurant in Arcata that she hung out at and her backpack was left there is the Green Life Evolution
she had spoken to her mom briefly and wasn't doing well. she did not have any money, clothes, phone numbers or gear.
her family is very worried and i would love it if anyone out there has seen or heard about her, that they might let me know she is alive and well.
i'll post her photo next.
you can reach me here or at email@example.com
please hold her in prayer.
in light, love and blessings,
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Remembering Christine by Anita Walters
Thursday, May 6, 2010 11:32:52 PM
*finding her sleeping on the floor next to our bed... almost stepped on her...she just wanted to be close to mom and dad...
* when she packed her little pink suitcase and headed for grandma's house, only to get as far as the edge of the yard and come back crying "I will miss you too much momma".
*while visiting at her grandma Kathy's, she drove her three wheeler down a flight of stairs because she wanted to follow grandma down the stairs.....
*the first time we made cookies
* her singing "buttercup baby" in as many made up languages as she could think of, just to make her cousins laugh....she was such a riot...
*when she would hide under the kitchen table and tear up napkins, throwing the pieces out on the floor... I would listen to her giggle with excitement as I exclaimed "how in the world did these papers get here?!"
*her dad introduced her to the riding lawn mower...at first it was pretty cool, that she was driving a big lawn mower, later it became a chore that she just wanted to get done with, and it showed, as she would put her Donald Duck cap on, pull it down to her eyebrows, and tilt her head back so she could see and mow in high gear...it was just the silliest sight.
*one morning, after Sunday service, I took her to DQ for lunch. She wore a pretty blue dress with a matching little purse, believing to be such a grown up, prim and proper young lady at the age of 3..as we were walking, she stops, holds her dress as if to curtsy, and SPITS on the side walk!
*her first camping trip to the Big Horn Mts...on the trip out she silently worried about how we were going to manage to camp and not fall down the mountain side, as she had all kinds of scary ideas in her little head...what a relief for her when we finally got there and she realized how it all worked out.
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MISSING: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point student vanishes by Justin Glodowski - The Pointer
Thursday, May 6, 2010 11:13:08 PM
"She was really outgoing; very nice person, very beautiful girl," said Katie Kloth, referring to her friend Christine Walters, 23, who was officially reported missing Nov. 17, 2008.
"She was really outgoing; very nice person, very beautiful girl," said Katie Kloth, referring to her friend Christine Walters, 23, who was officially reported missing Nov. 17, 2008.
Many share these characteristics as they describe their friend, Walters, who attended the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point up until right before the beginning of the fall semester. She was studying botany and ethnobotany when she was attending school but she had many other interests outside of campus that led her to the West Coast.
It all started back in July when she went to Portland, Ore. to visit with friends for a few weeks.
"She was always looking for adventure, and I think she always just wanted to keep traveling because she wanted to be a yoga instructor, and she didn't know where she'd fit in," said Kloth. "She thought out West would be better for her free-spirit-mentality and we all thought that would be good for her too."
Toni Osiecki, another friend, thinks that her going out West had a lot to do with a recent feeling of freedom from a recent breakup.
"She had just gone through a move after she and her boyfriend broke up and felt like a big weight had been lifted off her shoulders," said Osiecki. "She felt like she had a fresh start. She was going out to Oregon to visit a mutual friend and it was just a chance for her to get back to her authentic self and do something independent without having anyone to bounce ideas off. I feel like this gave her that empowering energy, to get her back to herself."
Despite her round-trip ticket, she chose not to return to UW-SP, choosing to stay on the West Coast, in Humboldt County, Cali., to be specific. This area is known for its natural beauty, featuring redwood trees and stunning coasts. The private investigator believes this may be one of the reasons she remained behind, as the area embraced many of the same beliefs as her.
"I think some of her interests were from Stevens Point. That is what got her interested in some of the things that led her to love Humboldt County," said Chris Cook, private investigator. "People are interested in the similar type of character, philosophical beliefs and spirituality as her, and so that is what I think led her here."
Some of her closest friends questioned her sudden change of plans to stay though, wondering whether she was really making the right decisions.
Christine Walters enjoys nature while out on a boat with her friends. She was reported missing Nov. 17.
"We found out she just decided to stay," said Kloth. "We didn't know who she was living with, we didn't know where she was working, and we didn't know if that was a good set-up."
Other friends felt that maybe Walters was still finding herself in a much different world.
"I think two or three weeks wasn't enough, she was probably loving it, loving the weather and the scenery," said Osiecki. "She lived in Wisconsin all of her life and it was something she was doing solo. I can just see her living day-to-day and being happy with whatever that day brings."
Investigators find the events that unfolded around Walter's disappearance which came later to be the most puzzling.
"In 25 years, I've investigated hundreds of cases and I've never seen any case with similar circumstances and that is why it is very complex," said Cook.
An incident that occurred on Nov. 12, leaves many wondering whether something disturbing may have been going on. A call from a rural citizen of Humboldt County said that they found Walters on their doorstep. She showed up without any clothing and seemed to be traumatized. The citizens contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department who attempted to help Walters. Despite questioning, they were unable to attain any information as to what might have happened to her. After contacting her mother, she seemed to recover and was ready to return home.
"We didn't think there was any evidence of drug use or mental illness," said Cook. "She was just really frightened."
Two days later, she was trying to return home but was never heard from again. Her belongings were found at a spiritual center in Arcata, Cali. The owner of the center claimed this was a common occurrence while Walters was around.
Hope still remains that Walters will be found and many avenues are being sought to find her, from psychics to search dogs.
"We're actively looking and working with the sheriff's department and every day we still hope that we can find out what happened to her since she disappeared," said Cook.
A fund has been established at the Bank of Deerfield to help with funding the private investigator looking for Walters. Students are already looking to do something to bring awareness to the situation and bring in funds to help find her.
"We're looking to do some awareness events outside of school and raise money to keep the private investigation open because after a certain date, they typically stop looking or that money the family has allocated themselves for the private investigator will run out," said Kloth. "They're stressed out enough that they probably are having a hell of a time figuring out where they're going to get that money to keep that open."
Kloth and Osiecki are organizing a fundraiser in the coming weeks with help and donations from Adventure 212. Look for future details in "The Pointer."
Donations: Deerfield Bank c/o Christine Walters Fund, 15 S. Main St., Deerfield WI, 53531.
If you have information: Any tips about Walters can be given to Humboldt County Sheriff's Department investigator Dan Paris at (707) 445-7251 or Private Investigator Chris Cook at (707) 616-4507.
UPDATE: Christine Walters fundraising events
Justin Glodowski
The Pointer
Students across campus are coming together to support the search for Christine Walters, the former University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student that went missing last November.
Students across campus are coming together to support the search for Christine Walters, the former University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student that went missing last November.
Toni Oseicki and Katie Kloth are organizing a fundraiser event to collect money to pay for search efforts, including a private investigator, search dogs and a psychic.
There have been prizes donated from throughout the city and university to support this fundraiser. Prizes include services from Adventure 212, Sunny Sky Farms, Outdoor Edventures and the Stevens Point Co-op.
Donations can be made and information about the prizes can be found in the Dreyfus University Center concourse area where Oseicki and Kloth will be tabling for donations.
They will also be hosting a gathering at 753 Franklin Street at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, where prizes will be drawn and food will be available.
More information about the gathering and prizes can also be found on Facebook.
For more information on the missing person case surrounding Walters, read the Feb. 6 issue of The Pointer and stay tuned for updates.
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I don't mean to sound patronising, but men really amuse me sometimes. In particular, their fascination with gadgets. Not that I am suggesting that all men are fascinated by gadgetry, but let's face it, a lot are.
In general, I find men to be a practical, pragmatic gender and consequently am frequently surprised by this love affair with all things gadgety.
What often happens in our house is that my partner (a man) will see something advertised that he instantly feels the need to acquire. In fact this need is so intense, the product must be bought without delay.
It is at this point that I question whether or not he has ever found himself in a position where he felt that his world would have been made so much more meaningful/simple/easy/happy/etc. if he had been in possession of said product at the time. I usually follow up this line of questioning with the predictable comment, 'You'll use it once and then it'll be stuck in the back of the cupboard and forgotten about.' Yes, it probably annoys him as much as wasting money annoys me.
My words are usually ignored or otherwise rejected and the product gets bought.
This all went down recently when my partner bought a juicer. Which he apparently desperately needed. He made a – it must be said – delicious carrot juice and then washed and packed away the juicer. Where is the juicer now, you may ask? In the same place he left it when he first (and last) used it over 2 years ago.
I rest my case.
Patronising: belittling/condescending/making someone feel less important than you
Gadget: tool or device that appears useful but is often unnecessary
Pragmatic: practical and sensible
Acquire: get/buy
Said product: grammatical construct to refer back to the previously discussed thing
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