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Vanderpump debuted a cover of Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" Monday on KIIS FM with Ryan Seacrest.
The reality star teamed up with friend Lionel Richie -- who heard her karaoke version of the song -- who remixed it into a new, more upbeat version.
"It's just a different play on an old classic, and he liked the vocal, and so, there we have it," Vanderpump said.
So is this the start of a new career for the restaurateur?
"I think that's the only song I have in me," she confessed to Seacrest.
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Symphonic Odyssey, March 22nd
Tickets $150-$250
Pre-Sale Tickets on Sale February 10th to Current BSO Subscribers by calling (321) 242-2024
Tickets on Sale to General Public February 13th Online at www.brevardsymphony.com
In partnership with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Inc., the Brevard Symphony Orchestra will make history by presenting the first-ever symphonic concert under a space shuttle. BSO Music Director and Principal Conductor Christopher Confessore has officially announced Symphonic Odyssey, a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience beneath Space Shuttle Atlantis℠. This epic performance will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 8 pm, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
"A visit to the new Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction is truly awe-inspiring. It will be a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform a concert of "out of this world" space-inspired music beneath Atlantis," stated Confessore. "I can't wait to hear the iconic Star Wars Theme reverberate throughout the building as the sound of the orchestra reflects off the base of Atlantis. As the orchestra of the Space Coast for six decades – this event is a perfect way to celebrate the Brevard Symphony Orchestra's 60th Anniversary Season!"
This history-making event, nearly two years in the making, will feature music from films such as Star Wars™, Star Trek™ and include the monumental Sunrise fanfare from Thus Spake Zarathustra by Richard Strauss featured in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey™. Highlighting the evening will be a special performance of music from the 80's hit film, The Last Starfighter™, composed specifically for this concert by award-winning composer Craig Safan.
Winston Scott, Dean of the College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology and former astronaut, will make a special guest appearance and share his experiences of being a shuttle astronaut. Scott will also discuss the important role that music has played in his life.
Ticket Information
General Admission Tickets = $150
V.I.P. Admission Tickets = $250
V.I.P. admission tickets will include dinner prior to the performance at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, reserved concert seating and two beverage redemptions during the performance.
All guests will receive a special commemorative gift pack and will include entrance into Space Shuttle Atlantis℠.
Cash-bar will be available during the performance. Doors will open at 7:00pm on the day of the performance.
Pre-sale tickets will be available to purchase for current subscribers of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra's 2013-2014 Season, beginning on Monday, February 10, 2014, at 10 am by calling (321) 242-2024.
Tickets will be available for purchase to the general public on Thursday, February 13, 2014, beginning at 10:00am online at www.brevardsymphony.com or by calling the BSO office at (321) 242-2024.
Sponsorship Information
Sponsorships are available and begin at $2,500. Please contact BSO Executive Director Fran Delisle for more information at (321) 242-2024.
About the Brevard Symphony Orchestra
The BSO is Brevard's premier professional orchestra. For 60 years, the Brevard Symphony Orchestra has brought quality performances, educational programs and outreach opportunities to the community. Our mission is to entertain and enrich individuals and communities, by creating exceptional, live symphonic music. The BSO is orchestra-in-residence at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida.
General information on the Brevard Symphony Orchestra can be obtained via the Internet by visiting the organization's website: www.BrevardSymphony.com.
About Christopher Confessore, Music Director & Prinicipal Conductor
Christopher Confessore serves as Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Resident Conductor of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure in Brevard, the orchestra has enjoyed a dramatic and sustained period of artistic excellence and has been praised for its innovative programming, spirited performances and broad repertoire. Mr. Confessore's work with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra has garnered rave reviews for his "special talent for drawing the broadly lyrical out of his orchestra." He leads the orchestra in a wide range of Classics, Pops, Educational and Outreach performances each season.
During the 2013-14 Season, Mr. Confessore's schedule as a guest conductor includes appearances with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, New Mexico Philharmonic, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sarasota Orchestra. In recent seasons he has also appeared with the Charlotte Symphony, Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the Musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He appears annually as a conductor of Walt Disney World's Candlelight Processional at EPCOT – a production featuring a full orchestra, 300-voice choir and celebrity narrators including Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinese, Amy Grant, Chita Rivera and Trace Adkins.
Heralded as a sensitive accompanist and inspiring collaborator, Christopher Confessore has accompanied a distinguished list of world-class concert artists, including Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Lang Lang. As a Pops conductor, he has appeared with a diverse group of superstars, including Grammy Award winners Art Garfunkel, Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Marvin Hamlisch, LeAnn Rimes, the Indigo Girls, Chris Botti and Charlie Daniels and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel. Music columnist Mary Colurso of The Birmingham News remarked "Anyone who regards the symphony as stuffy and elitist hasn't been to a SuperPops show when Confessore's in charge. He exudes nice-guy appeal on stage, along with real warmth, a sense of humor and smarts to spare."
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The world's most comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's new Space Shuttle Atlantisbrings visitors nose-to-nose with Atlantis as only astronauts have seen it before – with payload bay doors open as if it were floating in space.
More than 60 exciting, educational touch-screen experiences and high-tech simulators invite guests of all ages and all interest levels – from students to "space geeks" – to "be the astronaut," bringing to life the people, passion and patriotism behind NASA's 30-year Space Shuttle Program as well as the complexity of the engineering marvel that launched the Hubble Space Telescope and built the International Space Station (ISS). Visitors can spend their vacations making memories such as conducting a virtual spacewalk; docking to the ISS; creating sonic booms and gliding down the Re-entry Slide; experiencing the sensation of floating in space; and strapping in to the sights, sounds and sensations of a shuttle launch, among many other interactive experiences.
The Visitor Complex is not funded through tax dollars or appropriated funds. Operation, maintenance and development are funded through revenue generated by ticket, food and merchandise sales. Space Shuttle Atlantis is the culmination of years of development by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts and St. Louis-based PGAV Destinations, in partnership with NASA. The attraction is included in regular admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S. space program, offering a full day or more of fun and educational activities, including the Kennedy Space Center Tour featuring the Apollo/Saturn V Center with an actual Saturn V moon rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, 3D IMAX® space films, Astronaut Encounter, Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted and many other interactive exhibits. Admission also includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, featuring historic spacecraft and the world's largest collection of personal astronaut memorabilia, which opens daily at noon and closing times vary by season. Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. For more information, visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
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Chamber Music with Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal
A spellbinding highlight of the 2011 Global Roots Festival returns! Chamber Music is a collaboration between Ballaké Sissoko, who plays the traditional kora, a lute-harp from Mali, and Vincent Segal, a French cellist who plays for the trip-hop band Bumcello. Together, they create stunning music of quiet beauty and soulful simplicity.
Ballaké Sissoko's latest album For Peace (Feb 5, 2013) continues and extends the collaboration with Segal; NPR notes that Sissoko brings a "dreamy, lovely beauty to his work."
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Earlier in the day, when asked whether Heineken has expressed interest in increasing its stake in United Breweries, Mallya said that the Dutch brewer had not spoken to him about it. Both Mallya and Heineken hold 37.5% stake each in the beer company.
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The UB Group subsidiary, Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF), has been seen to be heading towards a takeover battle in recent months after competitors Zuari and Deepak Fertlizers bought stake in the company, but its chairman Vijay Mallya on Thursday nixed any idea about giving up control of the company. I cant stop people from buying shares and neither can I stop people from making claims. But how successful those claims will be, only time will tell. As far as I am concerned, we are firmly in control of MCF and intend to remain so, Mallya told reporters when asked about the plans for fertiliser company. Mallyas UB Group currently holds around 21% stake in the fertiliser company.


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The Technology for Emerging Markets group seeks to address the needs and aspirations of people in the world's developing communities. Our research targets people who are increasingly consuming computing technologies and services as well as those for whom access to computing remains largely out of reach.
TEM is a multidisciplinary group engaged in a range of technical and social-science research. By combining a variety of backgrounds and training, we are able to engage deeply with some of the complex problems associated with constraints in infrastructure and resources. Our goal is to study, design, build, and evaluate technologies and systems that are useful for people living in underserved rural and urban communities.
Based in Bangalore with Microsoft Research India, we work closely with a variety of partners, including NGOs, universities, government, and private companies. We also work with several groups within Microsoft, but our emphasis is on rigorous research and exploratory pilots rather than product, business, or partner development.
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Broadly speaking, most of our research can be considered ICTD/ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for Development). Our work is typically multidisciplinary and is motivated by questions of social relevance. At base, we believe that computing is a profoundly important tool that can be used to improve the lives of people around the world. Over the years TEM has engaged in research in a broad range of topics (some older work is here). Currently, our research can be loosely grouped into four broad areas:
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How can information technologies be used to support health organizations, community health workers, and communities? We believe that computing can have a huge impact on improving the health of people in developing communities. Our interests include the design and implementation of systems for data collection, electronic and biometric medical records, health education tools, and systems to encourage healthy behaviors. In addition, we use ethnographic methods to study the assimilation of information technologies in health contexts.
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Aditya Vashistha, Erin Brady, William Thies, and Edward Cutrell, Educational Content Creation and Sharing by Low-Income Visually Impaired People in India, ACM – Association for Computing Machinery, December 2014.
Ariel Schwartz, Mohini Bhavsar, Edward Cutrell, Jonathan Donner, and Melissa Densmore, Optimizing Mobile Deployments, no. MSR-TR-2014-45, 1 April 2014.
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2014 was ushered in with fireworks over the Thames with plenty of excitement and maybe anticipation. http://buff.ly/1g0ksYm
Anticipation because we wondered would 2014 be better than 2013 and would we enjoy this year more and achieve what we set out to do?
Achieve what?
Some of you will have made resolutions between the hangover on 1 Jan, that we were giving up something or starting something, or being something new. However, today for some of you, those resolutions have been broken and maybe forgotten.
Great start to another year!
So what can you do differently and how can you rescue those resolutions?
First of all, you need a dose of reality. If you have been doing whatever it is you want to stop, for a while, say a few years, you will not achieve that fantastic turnaround in a few days. Honestly!
Start with your WHY. Why do you want to make those changes? Why is that important to you? And why is THAT important to you. You may need to ask yourself this question a couple of times. Write down your answers. Also, what will be the impact to you, your family/friends etc if you DON'T achieve it? This is the killer question. If you don't care and nobody else does either, WHY are you doing this and setting yourself up for failure. Change something that is IMPORTANT to you.
Start slowly. Reduce, decrease, lessen your activity. Get used to the reduction in this activity. Conversely, if the desire is to increase your activity, start slowly and make incremental changes.
Stopping smoking? Reduce the amount of cigarettes you smoke each day. When you're comfortable with that reduction, reduce again.
Taking up exercise, when you were previously a couch potato? Start with walking to the end of the street, or 2 streets. Whatever, you feel comfortable with to begin. As your confidence increases, step up the activity. (No pun intended!)
Finally, celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. That is how you keep your motivation going.
You can try this yourself, and let me know how you get on.
If you want to implement bigger changes email me to find out you can make them successfully.
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Posted: Friday, February 22nd, 2013 11:04 AM HST
UH Hilo College named in honor of Inouye
By 67AM KPUA News
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo College of Pharmacy has been named the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy in honor of the late U.S. senator following a vote Thursday by the UH Board of Regents.
Inouye secured funding of just under $1 million in 2000
to begin the quest for a College of Pharmacy, which was part of his vision to bring about better health care throughout the neighbor islands and Pacific region. College of Pharmacy Dean John Pezzuto said its an honor for the college to bear his name.
The Senator of course, has been very instrumental in our history and creation of the college, Pezzuto said.
And for us to have the honor of naming the college after the
Senator will establish our place in history, will create a legacy, and will create a future for all students to remember his important role in our development.
Inouye, who passed away December 17, 2012, was Hawai`is senior U.S. senator and third in the presidential line of succession after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Regents also approved naming three other University of Hawai`i programs or facilities at UH Manoa, UH Maui College and Kauai Community College in honor of Inouye.


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posted at 11/23/2009 6:50 PM ESTIs Bodden really that great? I mean, he did hold Braylon Edwards to just one catch, but it seems like Sanchez just threw those footballs right at Bodden. Also, it seemed like he was freelancing alot, deep in coverage. Now, that might be the result of scheming, etc., but I wonder if he is really as great as his numbers look.
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posted at 11/23/2009 8:35 PM ESTHe's not a GREAT corner. He is a very good one though, and there aren't many of those in the NFL these days. The people critical of him are in the minority for sure, but its unbelievable how quickly people forget what it was like with Deltha O'neal and Ellis Hobbs "covering" receivers last year. Bodden is so much of an upgrade that their shouldn't even be a discussion.Just don't act shocked when Bodden gets some sizable contract offers this offseason. He's one of the better corners in the NFL.
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posted at 11/23/2009 9:04 PM ESTIt all depends on what he wants. I'm sure he wants to get paid and all that, but whether we keep him or not depends on whether he wants to be paid like a top 10 corner or a top 20 corner. Top 10 I say no way, top 20 on the other hand I say done deal.
I'd much rather see Butler and Wilhite step it up just to be safe.
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posted at 11/25/2009 7:04 PM ESThe got defensive player of the week.


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Christopher Marquette made his feature film debut at the age of 8 in "Sweet Nothing." He received a crash course in piano for his starring role in "The Tic Code," in which he portrayed a jazz prodigy who suffers from Tourette's Syndrome, and more recently starred in "Freddy vs. Jason" and "The Girl Next Door." In addition to playing Joan's girlfriend in "Joan of Arcadia," his other television credits include regular roles in "Pasadena" and "Aliens in the Family," a recurring role in "Strong Medicine" and guest-starring roles in "Law & Order," "ER," "Beverly Hills 90210" and on CBS, two episodes of "Touched by an Angel." He has also done voice-over work as a regular in the animated series ... Continue Bio >>
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The Transition may look like another skate helmet, but its in-mold technology and EPS foam actually make it closer in relation to the Flux. This means that the Transition is actually lighter than the alternatives, and better suited to street and dirt jumping.
A tough ABS outer and expanded polystyrene core absorb impact and keep your gray matter in the factory case, while 12 vents guide air into and through the Transition for all-day comfort. Fox Racing uses Inset chin straps to anchor the webbing directly into the EPS shell. This improves strength, further reducing bulk and overall weight.
Fox Racing's Transition Helmet passes CPSC safety standards. It's available in sizes S/M and L/XL, and it comes in the colors Charcoal and Matte Black.


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Row 1 (WS) Purl. Row 2 K1, *[yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1; rep from * to end. Row 3 Purl. Row 4K2, *yo, ssk, yo, sl 2 knitwise-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2. Rep rows 1-4.
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3 children attacked by pit bulls in Lantana
Pit bulls will be put down
LANTANA, Fla. - Three children were taken to the hospital Monday night after being attacked by three pit bulls in Lantana, according to police.
The incident happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Melody Lane, said Lantana Police Chief Sean Scheller.
The children were transported to Bethesda Hospital for treatment with non-life threatening injuries.
As of Tuesday morning, Palm Beach County Animal Control says all three dogs involved in the attack are at its headquarters and will be put down.
The dogs, which all appear to be pit bull puppies, will be quarantined for 10 days until an investigation is complete.
It's still unclear which dog or dogs bit the three young victims.
Animal Care and Control says the owner of the dogs will face civil fines between $200 to $300 based on whether the animals were on or off the owner's property at the time of the attack. No criminal charges will be filed against the owner, said investigators.
Authorities say the dogs were not licensed or sterilized.


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As we previously reported, Haifaa Al-Mansour's Wadjda (the first woman from Saudi Arabia to direct a feature) was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. Wadjda follows a 10 year old girl, who challenges Saudi traditions in order to get what she really wants--a bike. It will be released in 2013.
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So the other day AL and I are out driving to the store. We stop at a stoplight and AL asks me "Pop Quiz! What was the name of the dog on Mad About You?" I said his name, "Murray", and then ask him why he asked me that. He points to the name of the street at the intersection, Murray Street. Ok. So we drive to the store and buy a new board game, a pop culture Trivial Pursuit. Later that night we play it together, and I pick the TV category. AL picks up the card and says, "What was the name of the Buckman's dog on Mad About You?" I thought he was kidding, but it actually was the question. Weird… just weird.
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You cannot collect unemployment and a pension if they are coming from the same employer. If you are paid out a pension on the books of the company that laid you off, it appears to unemployment as if you retired from the company and you are not 100% available for work. You would be better off to collect the unemployment for a while and push the pension back a year or so if you can do so.
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You can collect unemployment compensation for whatever amount that the pension does not pay you up to what the amount of your normal unemployment check would be -- but you cannot collect 100% of both. I apologize because after 24 years of employment assumed that you will be getting a fairly decent monthly amount that would equal or exceed the calculated unemployment benefits. However, if the pension is less than unemployment, you can get the difference. If the pension was from a different employer the employee can collect both. Why the law makes the distinction between being paid the unemployment comp and the pension from the same employer I do not know, but you can review the statute yourself -- it is FL 443.011(8) and here is the link -- http://law.onecle.com/florida/labor/443.101.html
So, it would really do you no good to collect the pension at this time because you will lose a portion of the full unemployment benefits.
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Inoperable pancreatic cancer is a cancer tumor that because of its location and/or stage rules out surgery as a treatment. Many pancreatic tumors are inoperable by the time they are discovered. This occurs because they have usually already advanced to a late stage. Early stages of pancreatic cancer do not display specific symptoms, so the tumors grow unnoticed until they are large enough or have spread to enough areas that they begin causing things such as abdominal pain, high blood sugar, and jaundice to name a few. In fact, only about 15 to 20 percent of tumors can still be surgically removed at the time of diagnosis. And only 30 percent of people who can undergo the surgery live longer than 5 years.
Most pancreatic cancer is deemed inoperable because it has invaded neighboring blood vessels, metastasized or spread to organs, or grown directly into surrounding structures. It is still technically possible to operate on the pancreas, but by this time surgery on the pancreas is almost pointless and carries far more risks than it does benefits.
The initial location of the pancreatic cancer tumor has an influence on whether or not surgery will be an option. A tumor can grow on the head, body, or tail of the pancreas. If it is occurs on the head, its symptoms appear early, thus doctors may catch it before it spreads. But if it is on the body or tail, it usually does not display symptoms. So by the time the tumor is found, it has spread to its neighbors.
Another sign of whether or not you have inoperable pancreatic cancer is where the cancer has spread. For instance, if it is only in the lymph nodes around the pancreas, the spread is considered locoregional and is operable, or resectable. But if the cancer is found in other areas, it is usually inoperable (unresectable), though surgeons must make the final decision.
One such place is the lymph nodes. If the cancer has moved into the lymph nodes of the liver or even more distant nodes, it is probably unresectable. The same is true if the cancer has invaded the liver, which is common with tail and body tumors. The liver's complexity and role make surgery impossible, and the fact that the cancer has spread makes the surgery futile.
A structure called the Ligament of Treitz near the pancreas is another target for cancer spread. The ligament isn't really a ligament but a thin muscle. It circles the small intestine at the duodenum and jejunum's intersection. Then it wraps behind the pancreas to anchor and to the spine and diaphragm.
The celiac plexus is a distance above the pancreas but still an appealing site for cancer. The plexus is a nerves network around the aorta. Even if surgery here would be useful, the amount of nerves would make it very dangerous.
Two types of blood vessels called the superior mesenteric vessels and the portal vein also make cancer inoperable when it has invaded. The superior mesenteric brings blood to and from the bowels. It is related to the pancreas and so may spread or carry the tumor. The portal vein runs adjacent to the pancreas and connects to the liver. Cancer in the vein may be considered operable depending on the malignancy's spread.
Though cancer that has spread to the above areas may signal inoperable pancreatic cancer, remember that only surgeons can make the final call. Surgery is by far the most common treatment and is probably the best chance at a cure for the disease.


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Fresno State: A talented player who is expected to have a bright future in the Bulldog program ? one of the premier high school players in the nation as a senior ? can penetrate and score off the dribble ? can create mismatches with his size ? signed a letter of intent in the spring of 1999 ?
High School: A first team All-CIF selection ... ranked in the top 10 of national recruiting lists as a point guard and shooting guard ... during the 1998-99 season he averaged over 20 points a game and eight rebounds per contest ... scored 13 points and had 10 assists in the Dada All-Star Classic ... a member of several all-tournament teams throughout his career ... moved from the two guard spot to the point last season.
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I am the proud owner of a 6 month old Xootr Swift, and the proud uncle of a 4 year old niece. I'd like to get the two of them together on Saturdays, so I've been looking at some child trailers. I've looked at the Burley Solo at my local REI, and not only to I like the looks of it, but we have a coupon that could save us about $50. Before I do that, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this trailer, especially in conjunction with a Swift.
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North Dakota passes smoking ban
Posted on November 19, 2012 by Web TeamElection Day 2012 was a night defined by wins and losses, and not just for the open seats in Congress. Many laws and ordinances were also voted on, including a revised smoking ban in North Dakota. As the final votes were tallied, a cheer went up as the Peace Garden State moved to increase bans on smoking. So what is the new smoking ban? The new law Read More
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Posted on April 11, 2011 by Web TeamLast week, members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Faculty Senate voted for a policy to ban all uses of tobacco products on campus. This policy will also prohibit the use of tobacco products in vehicles and doesn't go in effect until July 2013. Most people understand that colleges and universities have policies in place for no smoking within buildings. This new policy is different since you Read More
Indoor Smoke-Free Laws Push Secondhand Smoke Outdoors
Posted on August 11, 2010 by Web TeamWith so many states in the US enforcing indoor smoke-free acts, there was bound to be research done on the effects of secondhand smoke since. Now, smokers have moved to outdoor areas. The problem with this is these outdoor areas sometimes are common places for people to spend extending periods of time. Some include outdoor dining, decks, patios,and designated smoking areas outside of buildings. According to the World Read More
A Breath of Fresh Air- State No Smoking Bans on the Rise
Posted on July 30, 2010 by Web TeamSmoking bans are legislated and enforced by state and local government. Since there is no universal federal law on no smoking, following the right protocol can become very confusing. Smoking regulations vary state by state. Some states have comprehensive no-smoking laws already on the books, while some states are still catching up. As of July 2010, 29 Read More
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Posted on June 23, 2010 by Web TeamWisconsin is gearing up to go Smoke-Free on July 5th! One of the ways the state is celebrating is through a video contest. It's the last week to enter your video showing why Wisconsin is better Smoke Free! It's not a bad deal for the winners either...The person who makes the most creative and compelling video will receive a $500 gift certificate good at any member establishments Read More
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Posted on June 16, 2010 by Web TeamOn July 1, 2010 the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act will take effect. Kansas workplaces, bars and restaurants will become smoke-free. Effective July 1, 2010, businesses that prohibit smoking will be required to post signs that have the international no smoking symbol and state that smoking is prohibited by Read More
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I'm having some trouble with the
realloc function.
I'm allocating a dynamic bidimensional array with this function:
Bubble ***allocBubblesMatrix(int height, int width) {
Bubble ***bubblesMatrix = (Bubble***) malloc(height * sizeof(Bubble**));
assert(bubblesMatrix != NULL);
int i;
for (i = 0; i < height; ++i) {
bubblesMatrix[i] = (Bubble**) malloc(width * sizeof(Bubble*));
assert(bubblesMatrix[i] != NULL);
int x, y;
for (y = 0; y < height; ++y)
for (x = 0; x < width; ++x)
bubblesMatrix[y][x] = newBubble(rand() % N_BUBBLES);
return bubblesMatrix;
wich is called with the next code:
int matrixHeight = 1,
matrixWidth = MATRIX_X_SIZE;
Bubble ***bubblesMatrix = allocBubblesMatrix(matrixHeight, matrixWidth);
This successfuly creates a bidimensional array 1* MATRIX_X_SIZE.
Then, I want to add a row or multiple rows to the matrix, so I use
realloc with the following function. It's supposed to add
heightIncrement rows. The problem is that sometimes it works, other it crashes de program.
void resizeBubblesMatrix(Bubble ****bubblesMatrix, int height, int width,
int heightIncrement) {
if (heightIncrement <= 0) /* temporary */
*bubblesMatrix = (Bubble***) realloc(*bubblesMatrix, (height + heightIncrement) * sizeof(Bubble**));
assert(bubblesMatrix != NULL);
int x, y;
int newHeight = height + heightIncrement;
for (y = height; y < newHeight; ++y) {
(*bubblesMatrix)[y] = (Bubble**) malloc(width * sizeof(Bubble*));
assert((*bubblesMatrix)[y] != NULL);
for (x = 0; x < width; ++x)
(*bubblesMatrix)[y][x] = newBubble(rand() % N_BUBBLES);
This function is called with:
while(true) {
drawBubblesMatrix(x1, y1, matrixHeight, matrixWidth, &bubblesMatrix, bubbles);
resizeBubblesMatrix(&bubblesMatrix, matrixHeight, matrixWidth, 1);
What am I doing wrong?
Function to deallocate the memory blocks previously allocated:
void freeBubblesMatrix(Bubble ****bubblesMatrix, int height, int width) {
int y, x;
for (y = 0; y < height; ++y) {
for (x = 0; x < width; ++x) {
(*bubblesMatrix)[y][x] = NULL;
(*bubblesMatrix)[y] = NULL;
*bubblesMatrix = NULL;
Thanks in advance.
- Silly me. I wasn't doing anything with the return value of
reallocas the Karl Knechtel pointed out. But now the program crashes whenever I run it.
- With Bart van Ingen Schenau's answer, I confirmed what I feared: I was ignoring the several independent memory blocks that I had allocated previously. I even ended up with a similar code to the one written by Bart but it continues to crash the program.
- I've added the
assert's to check the results of the
realloccalls and yet I didn't have any luck. I'm using djgpp with Win98 and what's happening it's really odd:
- Windows: Sometimes, it never crashes; others, it crashes after adding 2 rows.
- MS-DOS: Crashes after adding 2 rows. I'm gonna try to use -O3 with gcc to get additional clues. What would be a useful (and quick to learn/use) memory corruption/leak detection tool for windows? Is Purify the best solution?
- Even my function to free the array is returning page faults.


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Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders Annual Report 2007 - Haiti
|International Federation for Human Rights
|Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders
|Publication Date
|19 June 2008
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|International Federation for Human Rights, Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders Annual Report 2007 - Haiti, 19 June 2008, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4864667e7d.html [accessed 30 May 2016]
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
Political context
In 2007, the Haitian Government took a number of initiatives in line with its stated objective of consolidating the rule of law and democracy following the election in February 2006 of President René Préval, after two successive postponements of elections. The Government has undertaken a programme of judicial reform and has sought to improve the situation of magistrates and to fight against corruption. In this framework, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption was ratified and the President has called on the population to fight against this scourge, declaring the year 2007 as "the year against corruption" during his speech at the National Palace on May 18, 2007. In addition to the establishment of the National Commission on Disarmament, Dismantling and Reintegration (Commission nationale sur le désarmement, le démantèlement et la réintégration – CNDDR) in September 2006, which targets various armed gangs operating in the country, the authorities have also continued their policy of training police officers and of increasing police personnel. Some neighbourhoods that were, until 2006, controlled by armed gangs have been pacified, in particular through missions carried out jointly by the Haitian national police and agents of the United Nations Mission for Stabilization in Haiti (Mission des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en Haïti – MINUSTAH).1 Without minimising the deterioration of Haitian institutions and the impact on the country's public life, it is undeniable that the reform of the security sector has at least helped to depoliticise the police and has put an end to the repression of political opponents and attacks on the freedom of the press, which were regularly practised by the police under the regime of President Aristide (1995-2004).
However, despite some progress, the situation of human rights has remained extremely precarious in the country. The problem of insecurity is still a major concern and violence remains endemic, particularly by the presence of criminal gangs, which often act with the complicity of the national police. In 2007, the National Network for Human Rights (Réseau national de défense des droits humains – RNDDH) counted 246 cases of kidnapping, 352 cases of murder, including 22 police officers, and 467 cases of gender-based violence, including 31 cases of rape reported to the State University of Haiti hospital.2
The perpetrators of such abuses are rarely prosecuted, as the courts have only limited resources and the judicial system is characterised by its lack of independence, widespread corruption and failure to comply with procedures.3 Furthermore, the conditions for detainees have been steadily deteriorating: overcrowding, deterioration of health conditions, violence between prisoners, prolonged pre-trial detention, etc.4
The year 2007 has not seen progress in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights: in 2007, 70% of the population was unemployed and prices of commodities steadily increased (at the end of 2007, prices of staple commodities had increased by 20 to 50%).
Acts of retaliation and serious threats against defenders struggling against impunity
In 2007, human rights defenders in Haiti were often subjected to reprisals when they sought to denounce human rights violations and fight against the widespread impunity in the country. Human rights defenders have also been the target of criticism from some parliamentarians because of their opposition to the possible return of the death penalty in Haiti.
Several members of the Savanette Human Rights Committee (Comité des droits humains de Savanette), including Mr. Dérilus Mérilus, have received death threats after the Committee obtained the re-incarceration of an alleged rapist on October 5, 2007. On October 16, 2007, the Public Prosecutor decided to release the accused. In addition, in November 2007, Mr. Joseph Guyler C. Delva, President of the Independent Commission in Support of the Investigation of Murders of Journalists (Commission indépendante d'appui aux enquêtes relatives aux assassinats de journalistes – CIAPEAJ), introduced in August 2007 by the President, was followed by unknown persons while he was travelling by car in Port-au-Prince. He then had to leave the country temporarily. Since his return on November 25, 2007, he has continued to receive threats.
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders is a joint programme of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH).
1 In October 2007, the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to extend the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti until October 2008, and in September 2007 the United Nations Human Rights Council renewed the mandate of the Independent Expert appointed by the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Haiti.
2 In the absence of reliable official data, cases identified by NGOs measure the magnitude of violations in Haiti, in particular the level of disturbing crimes with sexual characteristics. The fact remains that the real number of human rights violations in Haiti remains undervalued.
3 After its visit to Haiti from April 16-20, 2007, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), while stressing the efforts made by the Government, reported that "the current system and the absence of a state sponsored legal aid service continue to constitute challenges for the respect of human rights and the effective access to justice by the Haitian population" (See Press Release No. 24/07, April 20, 2007).
4 Following his visit to Haiti from June 17-20, 2007, Mr. Florentín Meléndez, President of the IACHR and Rapporteur on the rights of persons deprived of liberty in the Americas, "observ[ed] with extreme concern the persistent high numbers of persons in prolonged pre-trial detention, who in many cases are detained for periods longer than the possible sentences for the crimes of which they are accused. According to the latest statistics of the Direction of the Prison Administration, the month of June 2007, 84% of the prison population had not been judged or formally charged. In this regard, it is important to stress that in the cases observed by the Commission in Port-au-Prince, the percentage of persons in detention without having been convicted is estimated at 98% for children in the Prison for Minors in Delmas; 95% in the case of women deprived of liberty in Petionville; and 96% in the case of persons deprived of liberty in the National Penitentiary" (See Press Release No. 32/07, June 21, 2007). Similarly, the IACHR reported that it is "seriously concerned with the conditions in Haiti's National Penitentiary and police station holding cells. The National Penitentiary, built to hold no more than 800 people, is currently holding more than 2,500 detainees, some 2418 of which are still awaiting trial" (See Press Release No. 24/07, April 20, 2007).


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it seemed like she was on to something that would be funny and then it never really developed.
Rachel Feinstein grew up outside of Washington DC as the daughter of a civil rights lawyer and a blues musician, giving her a keen eye for the absurd and unjust. She developed her hilarious, character-driven style by opening for her father's blues band as a kid and doing impressions of various loud and jarring relatives. A finalist on Season 7 of Last Comic Standing, Rachel Feinstein has been featured on _Russell Simmons Presents: Live at the El Rey, _TBS's Just For Laughs series and Comics Unleashed, and has her own half hour special,_ Comedy Central Presents Rachel Feinstein_. She has also written for _The Onion _and Heeb Magazine, and has appeared on VH1's _Jewtastic _and CNN's _Not Just Another Cable News Show. _
Phoebe Bottoms has been performing for over 17 years and has been on this earth for 22. She is a recent transplant from Minnesota and shares an apartment with two dogs and her live-in goyfriend, Matt. Her jokes and dimpled face will warm the cockles of your heart and then charge them an appearance fee.
Recommended for ages 18 and up (language/content).
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Two sets of bridges in New Bern were shut down this morning because of icy conditions.
The Neuse River Bridge and the Trent River Bridge were both closed to traffic by authorities.
The Highway Patrol says there were four crashes on the Neuse River Bridge.
The DOT was called out early this morning to treat the bridges for black ice.
We're told the crews treated the roads just before midnight, but the snowfall and dropping temperatures caused problems.
The bridge was closed while work was done on the bridge this morning.
Authorities say the crashes were minor and all were weather related.
The bridges are connected to each other. The Neuse River Bridge carries U.S. 17 to Bridgeton, while the Trent River Bridge handles traffic from both U.S. 17 and U.S. 70.
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Synopsis: On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.
These clips don't tell us if Sonny decides to keep or drop Bo, but the one with Frank Langella does give us a taste for Ivan Reitman's directing. The scene has a trippy, moving split-screen that frequently overlaps Langella onto Costner's side, adding some energy to this tale of a football manager w...Read More »
Well, here's a no brainer: do you have a football movie? Advertise it during the Super Bowl, especially if it has the backing/blessing of the NFL. And that's just what Summit are doing for their upcoming "Draft Day."Read More »
If there's a running theme in Kevin Costner's films for 2014, it's recruitment. In "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit," the title says it all with Costner enlisting Chris Pine for some covert action, then in "3 Days To Kill" the actor himself is hired to kick some ass, Euro style. And then later on the spri...Read More »
It's been rumored for a while, but it looks like it's actually happening, per Deadline: Al Pacino and David Gordon Green are teaming up. As reported a while back, the unlikely duo are pairing up on "Manglehorn," which will see Pacino as "an eccentric man who tries to come to terms with a past crime ...Read More »
It may have been a bittersweet moment for Jennifer Garner watching "Argo" win Best Picture at the Oscars. Of course, she was probably proud of her hubby, but it must be tough watching Ben Affleck receive accolades on accolades when her own career has been effectively praise-free since "Juno." From "...Read More »
There have been countless movies made about football, but there has never been a movie made about the NFL Draft–that magical day when sports franchises from around the country vie for the hottest college players in an intense, all-day affair that combines the showmanship of a Vegas show (complete wi...Read More »