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Appliancist is an online magazine about the latest Home Appliances & Home Appliance Trends. Covering High-End Luxury Kitchen & Bathroom Appliances.
Barazza introduces a new high performing 60cm induction hob with 4 self-adjusting induction zones. Available in black 1PID64N and white 1PID64B versions, the hob has elegant aesthetics and convenient touch slider control.
Posted January 15, 2014 10:29 AM
This is the first 6-burner, 36" gas cooktop by Jenn-Air, and the industry most powerful, with a combined 78,000 BTU power output, including a left front 18,000 BTU power burner.
Posted December 15, 2013 4:57 PM
Making your lives easier, the 77 cm wide V-ZUG GK46TIAKS Comfort Cooking induction hob features fully automatic functions for cooking rice, for boil and simmer, and for general cooking temperatures.
Posted November 18, 2013 6:01 AM
This professional-grade modular built-in gas hob, ATAG HG3171MB features the innovative Fusion Volcano wok burner, which renders concentrated heat into the middle of a wok pan, saving up to 50% on gas consumption compared with other wok burners. Volcano wok burner provides versatile dual output - 0.25 to 3.00 kW targeted inner flame for a highly effective and precise heat supply in the middle, and continuously variable 0.25 to 6.00 kW outer burner. The solid metal control knob and a ceramic glass plate give this robust gas hob a sophisticated look to match its high performance. Price is approximately € 670.
Posted September 22, 2013 6:37 PM
The elegant built-in induction hob, ATAG HI9272SV has its Vitro ceramic glass finished in an innovative matt black enamel, which is quite scratch resistant and easy to clean. Each of the 5 induction zones is equipped with an independent digital timer and a separate control to operate 13 power levels, including boost function.
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Landowners urged to aid horse safety (From This Is Wiltshire)
Landowners urged to aid horse safety
10:00am Saturday 9th February 2013 in
LANDOWNERS are being encouraged to host coffee mornings to ensure horse riders stay safe on the roads.
It follows a successful meeting organised by PCSO Melissa Camilleri to raise awareness of equine road safety and promote the use of high visibility gear.
PCSO John Bordiss, from the rural crime team, also went to the event at Suddene Park Farm to give advice to riders and landowners about making improvement to their security.
PCSO Camilleri said: "It is not a legal requirement for horse riders to have a road safety certificate, but I don't think the importance of high visibility gear can be understated.
"Horse riders wear nice country wear but often the colours blend into the hedgerows. Even if riders put just one leg strap on, it can make a huge difference.
"People often say they can't afford the specialised gear, but high visibility items can be bought online for as little as 50p.
"I am hoping to hold more of these events around the Marlborough and Pewsey area and would like to hear from anyone who has the facilities to hold one."
The Rural Crime Team, which started in April 2009, also co-ordinate Horsewatch and Farmwatch schemes county wide and membership is now close to 2000.
If you are interested in holding a coffee morning, call PCSO Camilleri on 101.
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A large majority of Americans are dead-set against the practice of tailored political advertising at the very time in the 2012 election that the activity is seeing unprecedented growth. In fact, a high percentage of Americans dislike tailored political advertising so much they say their likelihood of voting for a candidate they support would decrease if they find out the candidate engages in it.
That is one of several eye-opening results from the first national survey on tailored political advertising, conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication. Among the findings:
· Fully 86% of Americans say they do not want "political advertising tailored to your interests." The number is far higher than the still-quite-high proportions of the population who reject other forms of tailored communication: "ads for products and services that are tailored to your interests" (61%), "news that is tailored to your interests" (56%), and "discounts that are tailored to your interests" (46%).
· 64% of Americans say their likelihood of voting for a candidate they support would decrease (37% say decrease a lot, 27% say decrease somewhat) if they learn a candidate's campaign organization buys information about their online activities and their neighbor's online activities—and then sends them different political messages it thinks will appeal to them. [This activity is common during the 2012 election.]
· 70% of adult Americans say their likelihood of voting for a candidate they support would decrease (50% say decrease a lot, 22% say decrease somewhat) if they learn a candidate's campaign organization uses Facebook to send ads to the friends of a person who "likes" the candidate's Facebook page. The ads contain someone's profile photo and proclaim they support the candidate. [This activity, too, is taking place during the 2012 election.]
· 77% of Americans agreed (including 35% who agreed strongly) that "If I knew a website I visit was sharing information about me with political advertisers, I would not return to the site." [Many sites, independently or through third parties, do share such data.]
· 85% agreed (including 47% who agreed strongly) that "If I found out that Facebook was sending me ads for political candidates based on my profile information that I had set to private, I would be angry." [Facebook does do this.]
"This election year marks a watershed moment for online advertising. In unprecedented ways, and to an unprecedented extent, campaign organizations across the American political spectrum are using hundreds of pieces of information about individuals' online and offline lives to ensure the 'right' people are being targeted with the 'right' messages," says Joseph Turow, Ph.D., the Robert Lewis Shayon Professor of Communication and lead researcher on the study. "Yet, we found that contrary to what marketers claim, the vast majority of adult Americans do not want political campaigns to tailor advertisements to their interests."
Targeting advertising is the analysis of data about a population to determine who should receive a persuasive message, how, when and for what reasons. Tailored advertising means shaping a persuasive message for a particular individual based on conclusions the targeting process generated about that person's interests and values. Critics say this threatens privacy and undermining democratic values. Marketers, including political campaign consultants, defend the practice by insisting it gives Americans what they want: political advertisements and other forms of content that are relevant to their concerns.
Prof. Turow and his colleagues – Michael X. Delli Carpini, Ph.D., Professor of Communication and Walter H. Annenberg Dean; and doctoral students Nora Draper and Rowan Howard-Williams—wrote the questions for the 20 minute survey. Princeton Survey Research Associates International conducted 1,503 telephone interviews (landline and cellular phones) with a representative sample of internet-using adult Americans via between April 23 and May 6, 2012.
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New York Times coverage: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/business/media/survey-shows-voters-are-wary-of-tailored-political-ads.html


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Review: Hitachi 42-inch Ultravision HDTV – LE42S704
Once upon a time HDTVs fascinated me. I loved the depth of the colors and amazing detail they produced. But that was 7 years ago when they were new and exciting. Now I walk into Best Buy and my eyes glaze over when staring at their wall o' HDTVs. I just don't care anymore. They all look the same. That is until the Hitachi LE42S704 came into my life. Now, watching HDTV is a sport again. Read More
New York Alleges LCD Price-Fixing By LG, Hitachi, Samsung, and Sharp
Accusations of price fixing like those now being filed in New York are nothing new, but as it turns out, the penalties don't really stick. LG and Sharp paid hundreds of millions in a settlement back in 2008, Hitachi had its own scandal in 2009, and Sharp is already the defendant in a Dell lawsuit also alleging price fixing. Samsung seems to be the new kid on the block, but I think they… Read More
Hands-on with the Hitachi Life Studio Mobile Plus
The Hitachi Life Studio is supposed to be the next generation of portable drives. Aside from the odd addition of a magnetic flash drive to the front of the case, this clever little drive includes media management software from Cooliris that essentially offers an "easier" way of browsing all the media on your computer. The drive also includes Hitachi's own back-up software… Read More
Video gallery: Hitachi's humanoid robot EMIEW2 in action
Hitachi has recently shown a new version of its humanoid robot EMIEW2 (Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate2), which can scoot around on broken ground (the robot handles bumps that are up to 1.5cm high), recognize and distinguish between different human voices and converse with people. Read More
Hitachi unveils super-fast, super-slim HDD for laptops
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announced the Travelstar Z5K320 today, a new line of 2.5-inch mobile hard drives that are just 7mm thick. The HDDs will be available in capacities of 160GB, 250GB or 320GB. Hitachi says the new HDDs are the slimmest, lightest, and fastest in the industry (at least in this combination). Read More
Japanese government believes in future full of mind-reading devices
Mind-reading devices are nothing really new, but Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) apparently sees a huge potential for that market in the near future. The MIC will join forces with selected private tech companies to develop and commercialize robots and consumer electronics that can be controlled through thought. The project kicks off this fiscal year and… Read More
For the Nintendo 3DS? Hitachi develops glasses-free, mobile 3D display
Sony, Panasonic, NEC and now Sharp: All of these Japanese tech powerhouses are playing the 3D game now, but what about Hitachi? The biggest (sales-wise) of them all has been working on a glasses-free 3D projection system and sells a 3D cell phone in Japan (pictured), but Hitachi has been relatively quiet in terms of 3D. Today, however, Hitachi Displays announced [JP] the development of a… Read More
New Hitachi tech to double lithium-ion battery life
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering small gadgets, cars or even buildings. It's not a surprise to see a number of companies currently working on improvements. Just a few weeks ago, we reported about Japan-based Eamex, which claimed their prototype battery can be charged and discharged over 10,000 times and can be used for about 20 years. And now Hitachi is claiming a new… Read More
EMIEW2: Hitachi updates its cute humanoid robot
We last blogged about EMIEW2, a two-legged robot made by Hitachi, in July 2008. The main selling point was (and still is) an array of 14 microphones integrated into his head, enabling him to identify three different human voices simultaneously. But up until now, EMIEW2 tended to easily fall over on bumpy surfaces, which isn't really ideal for a humanoid that's supposed to one day… Read More
Hitachi Japan rolls out 11 new plasma and LCD TVs
Last week it was Sony, and today it was Hitachi announcing [JP] a flood of new flat-screen TVs for the Japanese market. Hitachi does sell TVs outside this country, too, so chances are the four plasmas and seven LCDs find their way into other markets as well. (Some models will be offered in different colors, which is why you see more than 11 TVs in the picture above.) The company has divided… Read More
Nippon Oil and Hitachi aim at mass-producing microbe-derived biofuel
Major Japanese oil wholesaler Nippon Oil and Hitachi subsidiary Hitachi Plant Technologies are developing a technology that's supposed to make it possible to mass-produce eco-friendly jet fuel from Euglena, single-celled organisms that live in ponds and lakes. To be more exact, both companies are cooperating with and acquired shares in a Tokyo-based venture called Euglena, Inc., which… Read More
Hitachi's develops brain signal-powered remote control
We all knew this would come one day, especially since the basic technology has been around for some time, and now we have it: A brain activity-powered remote control that can be used without you having to lift a finger. The Hitachi device is unfortunately a prototype, but at least they're planning to commercialize it within three to four years. The technology is being developed not for… Read More
Hitachi redesigns the SimpleDrive and ups the capacity to 2TB
Folks, 2TB external drives are now coming out from everyone. Isn't it grand? Hitachi has revised the look of the SimpleDrive external hard drive and it's now available in a 2TB option. In fact, the rest of the SimpleTech lineup can now be had with a 2TB Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 hard drive. Read More
Hitachi Japan to roll out four new projectors
Hitachi Japan has announced a total of four new video projectors [JP] specifically aimed at businesses today. The devices will hit Japanese stores on December 21, but Hitachi hasn't said yet if the projectors will be sold outside this country as well. Read More
Hitachi develops eyeglass-free 3-D projection system
No pictures for this yet, but Hitachi has reportedly developed a 3D projection system that allows viewers to watch 3D images from any angle, and perhaps more importantly, without the need for eyeglasses. While the first feature makes sure a group of people can see 3D images at the same time on a single screen, I am aware the second one isn't the first of its kind for a 3D system. Read More
Hitachi TV watches YOU!
How much energy do you think is wasted every day powering devices that aren't actually being used? I'm not talking about stand-by power consumption, but actually on-and-in-use without a user there. I know a lot of people who turn their TVs on just as "background noise", without ever actually looking at the screen. Hitachi's cooking up a system to place TVs in… Read More
NEC, Casio and Hitachi make cell phone op merger official, want to go international
The first rumors started spreading about two weeks ago, and it was officially announced yesterday: Major Japanese cell phone makers Hitachi, NEC and Casio are merging their mobile phone operations to become Japan's No. 2 maker (following Sharp). The name of the new venture will be "NEC Casio Mobile Communications". Read More
Major shake-up in Japan's mobile world: NEC, Hitachi and Casio to merge cell phone businesses
Big news from Japan's mobile phone industry today (Friday afternoon Japanese time). Various Japanese media are reporting that NEC, Hitachi and Casio are in talks to merge their cell phone operations to become Japan's second biggest manufacturer, following Sharp. Reportedly, NEC plans to integrate its cell phone business into a tie-up that already exists between Hitachi and Casio. Read More
10 times bigger: Toshiba and Hitachi shake hands to bring us next-gen HDDs
Neither one of the companies involved have confirmed this officially so far, but the Nikkei, Japan's biggest business publication is usually very reliable: According to that source, Hitachi and Toshiba are joining forces to take the leadership in the field of next-generation HDDs that have 10 times the memory capacity of models today. Read More
Hitachi announces 5 full HD TVs with built-in 500GB HDD
There is a clear trend in Japan, where all the relevant new TVs come from, and that's building devices to store programs into the hardware itself, i.e. HDDs or Blu-ray recorders. Mitsubishi appears to be especially radical in this respect, announcing a TV with both a built-in Blu-ray recorder and HDD just last week. And today Hitachi followed up by adding a total of two new LCDs and… Read More


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What We Investigate
What We Investigate
The FBI works around the globe to combat the most dangerous criminal and security threats facing our country—from international and domestic terrorists to spies on U.S. soil…from cyber villains to corrupt government officials…from mobsters to violent street thugs…from child predators to serial killers.
We currently have jurisdiction over violations in more than 200 categories of federal law. They generally fall under our three national security priorities and our five criminal priorities as follows:
National Security Priorities:
1. Protect the United States from terrorist attack
It's our overriding priority—to head off terrorist attacks by identifying and disrupting the plots of international and domestic terrorist operatives and cells, by cutting off terrorist financing and undercutting other forms of support provided by terrorist sympathizers, by sharing information and intelligence with partners worldwide, and by providing strategic and operational threat analysis to decision makers and the wider intelligence community.
Our work locally is led by our Philadelphia Joint Terrorism Task Force, created in 1985 and strengthened in the days following the 9/11 attacks. The task force—made up of representatives of 40 local, state, and federal agencies—runs down any and all terrorism leads, develops and investigates cases, provides support for special events, and proactively identifies trends and threats that may impact the area and the nation. We also have two other Joint Terrorism Task Forces in Philadelphia and satellite task forces working out of resident agencies in Newtown Square, South Jersey, Harrisburg, and Allentown.
The work of the task forces is bolstered by the Philadelphia Field Intelligence Group, which centralizes and spearheads the analysis and sharing of terrorism-related intelligence (and intelligence on all major threats), both inside and outside the Bureau.
For more information on the FBI's national efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, see our Counterterrorism webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
2. Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage
Today, more foreign spies—not just traditional adversaries but also allies, hackers, and terrorists—are trying to steal more of our secrets from more places than ever before. What do they want? Our country's juiciest classified information, of course—from military plans to national security vulnerabilities to our own intelligence activities. But increasingly, they also want our country's trade secrets—innovations that give us a leg up in the global marketplace—and seemingly harmless technologies that could be used to develop or improve weapons of mass destruction.
In Philadelphia, we have a dedicated foreign counterintelligence squad that—in line with the FBI's National Strategy for Counterintelligence—works to keep weapons of mass destruction and other embargoed technologies from falling into wrong hands, to protect secrets of the U.S. government (including the intelligence community) and critical national assets, and to help strengthen the national threat picture by proactively gathering information and intelligence. Our work includes knowing the key targets in our territory, developing strategic partnerships with area institutions, and disrupting the efforts of insiders and key nations.
For more information on the FBI's national program, see our Counterintelligence webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
3. Protect the United States against cyber-based attacks and high-technology crimes
The FBI leads the national effort to investigate high-tech crimes, including cyber-based terrorism and espionage, computer and network intrusions, and major cyber fraud and identify theft. To stay in front of current and emerging trends, we gather and share information and intelligence with public and private sector partners worldwide.
In Philadelphia, we have a squad dedicated to cyber crimes and attacks, and we participate in a variety of multi-agency partnerships, including the Philadelphia Regional Computer Intrusion Task Force, the Philadelphia and Harrisburg InfraGard Chapters, and the Philadelphia Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory. See our Partnerships webpage and People webpage for details.
For more information on the FBI's national efforts, see our Cyber Investigations webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
Criminal Priorities
4. Combat public corruption at all levels
Corruption in government threatens our country's democracy and national security, impacting everything from how well our borders are secured and our neighborhoods protected…to verdicts handed down in courts…to the quality of our roads and schools. And it takes a significant toll on our pocketbooks, too, wasting billions of tax dollars every year.
Our investigations in Philadelphia focus on violations of federal law—such as bribery, contract and procurement fraud, antitrust, environmental crimes, and election fraud—by public officials in local, state, and federal government, as well as violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
For more information on the FBI's national efforts, see our Public Corruption webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
5. Protect civil rights
The FBI is the lead agency for investigating violations of federal civil rights laws…and we take that responsibility seriously. Specifically, we aggressively investigate and work to prevent hate crime, color of law abuses, human trafficking, and freedom of access to clinic entrances violations—the four top priorities of our civil rights program. We focus on all of these issues in Philadelphia.
For more information on our overall efforts, see our Civil Rights webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
6. Combat transnational/national criminal organizations and enterprises
Criminal organizations—from mob families to street gangs to drug trafficking outfits—sow violence and crime in our communities and create underground economies that undercut free enterprise.
Most of our work in this priority throughout the Philadelphia Division focuses on violent gangs and drugs through a variety of law enforcement partnerships. See our Partnerships webpage for details.
Learn more about our national work to combat organized crime and violent street gangs. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
7. Combat major white-collar crime
Fraud—the art of deliberate deception for unlawful gain—is as old as history; the term "white-collar crime" was reportedly coined in 1939 and has since become synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. Today's financial criminals and con artists are more savvy and sophisticated than ever, engineering everything from complex stock and health care frauds and intellectual property rip-offs.
We have two squads dedicated to fighting white-collar crime in the Philadelphia region. The first focuses on fraud in general; the second targets health care fraud.
For more information, see our White-Collar Crime webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.
8. Combat significant violent crime
Even with our post-9/11 national security responsibilities, we continue to play a key role in combating violent crime in big cities and local communities across the United States. Beyond our work targeting violent gangs and other criminal enterprises, we focus on such issues as crimes against children (including online predators), crime on Indian reservations, the search for wanted fugitives, serial killings, kidnapping, murder for hire, bank robberies, and special crimes like the carriage of weapons on aircraft and crime on the high seas.
In Philadelphia, we work closely with a host of law enforcement partners to address the full range of violent crimes. See our Partnerships webpage for details.
For more details on our overall national efforts, see our Violent Crime and Major Thefts webpage. And see our Press Room for current cases and our Philadelphia History page for past investigations.


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I have often moved Zimbra to a new server, but always retained the same hostname and IP so everything went smoothly following these instructions:
» Zimbra :: Blog
However, I now need to move to a new server with a different hostname and IP. I have tried to change hostname afterwards with ZmSetServerName which seemed to work. But things are not working right since I also had to manually change the Web gui port from 80 to the one I used in the previous install (7000) which I thought would have been retained since I copied the entire /opt/zimbra folder after doing the empty/test install on the new machine.
I was finally able to get the Zimbra login screen but as soon as I try to log in, it tries to redirect to the previous Zimbra server?
Also, I can login to the admin tool (7071) and it lists both Zimbra servers under "Server"?
So what are the instructions to move to a new server with a new hostname and IP so that everything works as before and only ONE server is listed in the admin tool?


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Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
iPhone (iPod) 'Power On' Tech Vest
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease
Pattern Number: L20353 Make this quirky case/cozy, an exclusive pattern by Heather Lodinksy, for your cell phone or other device! It's also great for a doll's wardrobe.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)
SIZE: One Size
About 3 x 5 in. (7.5 x 12.5 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None
620-152 Wool-Ease Yarn: Oxford Grey
Light and medium iron grays
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 4.69
Note: (A)
620-151 Wool-Ease Yarn: Grey Heather
Soft misty grays
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Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
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Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 7 [4.5 mm]
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Lion Brand Stitch Holders
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Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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20 sts + 28 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) using larger needles. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. Making a Gauge Swatch
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.
PATTERN STITCH K1, p1 Rib (over odd number of sts) Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
Vest is worked in 2 pieces, Back and Front.
The front neck is worked with 2 separate strands of yarn.
Unwind about 3 yd (3 m) of A before beginning to use while working the front neck.
The motif is worked in duplicate st, following a chart, on front of Vest.
When you see 'work even' in the instructions, this means to continue on without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.
BACK With smaller needles and A, cast on 15 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 1 in.
(2.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row.
Change to larger needles.
With B, k 1 row.
Cut B.
With A, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 3 in.
(7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armholes Row 1 (RS): Bind off 2 sts, k to end of row - 13 sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Bind off 2 sts, p to end of row - 11 sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures about 5 in.
(12.5 cm) from beg.Bind off.
FRONT Work Front same as Back until armholes measure about 1 in.
(2.5 cm).
Shape V-Neck Row 1 (RS): K4, join a 2nd strand of yarn, k next 3 sts and sl them to holder, k4 - 4 sts on each side.
Work both sides at the same time with separate strands of yarn from this point on.
Row 2: P across all sts of first side; on 2nd side, p to end of row.
Row 3: K1, k2tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1, ssk, k1 - 3 sts on each side.
Work even in St st until Front measures same as Back.
Bind off.
FINISHING Sew left shoulder seam.
Neck Rib Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, smaller needles and B, pick up and k6 sts evenly spaced across back neck, pick up and k5 sts evenly spaced along left front neck edge, k center 3 sts from holder, and pick up and k5 sts evenly spaced along right front neck edge - 19 sts.
Cut B.
With A, purl 1 row, then work in K1, p1 Rib for 4 rows.Bind off in rib.
Armhole Rib Sew right shoulder seam, including edges of neck rib.
With RS facing, smaller needles and B, pick up and k23 sts evenly spaced along one armhole edge.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 4 rows.Bind off in rib.
Rep across 2nd armhole edge.
Duplicate St Motif With RS of Front facing and B, beg on 5th row of St st and centered across row, work duplicate st power motif following chart.
Sew side seams, including armhole rib.
Weave in ends.
beg = begin(s)(ning)
k = knit
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
st(s) = stitch(es)
beg = begin(s)(ning)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.
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By William J. Dennis, D.C.
Summer is here, and life is moving on in the heat. Flowers are popping up everywhere, grasses are growing and being mowed, and some molds and fungus pop up in corners, under the house or in the garden. As we look out over the landscape we see a beautiful vision, and it brings with it wonderment, an awe-inspiring sense that the world will go on. To try to beat the heat, we stay inside air conditioned rooms and cars or go off to the lakes and rivers for recreation. This exposes us to the pollen, dust, mold spores, animal dander from our pets and other animals, as well as irritants from the plants, insects, and muggy shore lines. All of these irritants give off small microscopic particles that float through the air and into the respiratory tract. These particles stimulate our immune systems to respond with such things as head congestion, runny nose, stuffy sinuses, brain fog, etc. The seasonal allergy has attacked us with sudden misery. What can we do?
There are several methods of addressing the seasonal allergy.
One is to attempt to stop it with a "chemical hammer" using medicines that force the body to stop the mucus production, and dry up the sinuses. These, however come with an additional cost over and above the money spent. The body may react in some uncomfortable ways as it tries to deal with the drug and its effects on the body. These side-affects may include dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, restlessness or moodiness, difficulties with urination, blurred vision and confusion, an increase in blood pressure, headaches and heart palpitations. Since this is a forced reduction in the mucus production, there may also be problems with other areas of the body that need the mucus, such as the stomach and intestines.
Another method of dealing with the seasonal allergy is to avoid the pollen and other irritants. This is not very practical, and not very effective. It may include wearing a mask when going outdoors or using an air filter at home or in the car or a small portable one worn around the neck. But the underlying irritation is still there.
Next we find people using various nasal washing techniques. The Neti pot is a good example of this. Here, the cup size Neti pot is filled with a mild salt water solution and poured into one nostril and let drain out of the other. This will wash much of the pollen from the membranes of the nasal passageways and reduce the exposure to the pollen.
Other treatment options include homeopathic preparations, herbs that will help in clearing the sinuses, opening the airways and calming the inflammation processes, acupuncture and massage therapy which may help in increasing the circulation to improve the healing response. Chiropractic may also help by reducing nerve interference and activating the ability of the body to heal itself.
There are nerves that come from the upper neck and the cranium (bones of the skull), and go to the tissues of the face, sinuses and airways. When the nerve signal is reduced by mild pressure from misalignments of the structures of the neck or head, the allergy stimulation cannot be addressed as efficiently as required. In some cases, the adjustment will improve this nerve flow allowing the nerves to trigger the appropriate response from the affected body tissues thus relieving the discomfort. I have seen some patients who stand up after the adjustment and say they can breathe again, or feel clear headed, or that their brain fog is gone.
So, during this allergy season, don't suffer! There are many options to choose from so that you can enjoy life in the good ole outdoors of beautiful Idaho.


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Summary:Small fish. Big pond. Huge dreams. Every day, young people with stars in their eyes get off the bus in Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune. THE L.A. COMPLEX centers on a group of aspiring performers pursuing stardom in the City of Angels. Living in an apartment-style motel for displaced dreamers, each dubbed "most likely to succeed," they all face the challenges and opportunities of a lifetime.


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Normally I don't tout any particular store or brand. But today something happened to me unexpectedly that was positive and helpful for an unemployed, struggling person such as I am in right now.
I have a serious dental problem. I went to my dentist today & received a prescription for Cipro, an extremely strong (and expensive) antibiotic as my left side of my cheek is very, very swollen. I went to Walgreens to fill the prescription. I stumbled on this discount card from Walgreens. For only 20 dollars a year, I alone get the benefits. For 35 dollars, even my pets are covered! It is a godsend for struggling people like me who are not on public assistance for health care. Or have animals that are close to your heart-that was even a bigger surprise to me!
The Cipro was very expensive at around 33 dollars. It was discounted down to only 9 dollars. So a huge aid for me. Even my sister who has health insurance would do well to have this card. Sometimes the co-pay or premium will absolutely kill you if the medical or dental problem won't.
Some example from the FAQ Page includes:
How much does the Prescription Savings Club cost?
Enrollment for an individual is only $20 a year - or just $35 a year for families. Family price includes spouse, dependents under the age of 23 and pets. Additional adult family members living in the same household, like a parent or grandparent, need to enroll separately at the individual rate.
Why is there an annual enrollment fee?
The fee enrolls you in an exclusive club that provides special discounts on prescriptions and rewards for purchases. Enrollment fees cover the administrative and maintenance expenses associated with the program.
If I already have insurance but want my uncovered drugs to be filled under the Prescription Savings Club, would the club be considered secondary insurance?
The Prescription Savings Club cannot be used in conjunction with other prescription drug insurance or discount cards on any one purchase. If the Prescription Savings Club has a lower price on your medication than your insurance or co-pay, you can use the club in place of your insurance. Of course you can always use the club to purchase prescriptions that are not covered by your insurance. Having other prescription drug coverage does not disqualify you from enrolling in the Prescription Savings Club unless it is a publicly funded health care program.
Is the Prescription Savings Club a substitute for prescription insurance?
This program is not an insurance plan. However, if you do not have insurance, have prescriptions that may be excluded by your insurance plan or not covered because you have exceeded your insurance plan's maximum, or your co-pays are too high, this program can save you and your family significant money on your prescription needs.


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SD Somalis sent to prison in terrorism case
San Diego Three local Somali men convicted of aiding a terrorist organization in their war-torn homeland were sent to prison Monday, concluding what's expected to be the first leg in legal battle that will continue in appeals courts.
The sentencing hearing in San Diego federal court comes four days after the men lost their bid for a new trial, which was requested after it came to light that the investigation was kick-started by the U.S. National Security Agency's sweeping electronic surveillance program.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller handed down sentences that were lower than the maximum term and what prosecutors recommended, as he took into account the overwhelming community support for the men and their otherwise upstanding backgrounds.
Still, the judge wanted the sentences to send a strong message against any support of terrorism, saying "seeds of this kind of thinking cannot be sowed here in the United States."
Basaaly Moalin, a San Diego cabdriver whose actions were considered the most egregious, received the highest term of 18 years.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said Moalin, 36, led the local effort to raise $10,900 in support of al-Shabab, a violent terrorist group fighting for control of Somalia's transitional government.
Mohamed Mohamed Mohamud, a 41-year-old City Heights imam who used his influence to solicit funds from others, was sentenced to 13 years.
Issa Doreh, 56, who worked at a money transfer business the men used, received 10 years.
A fourth defendant, Orange County cabdriver Ahmed Nasir Taalil Mohamud, is set to be sentenced in January.
They have already served three years and will be required to serve at least 80 percent of the full terms.
"These men willfully sent money to a terrorist organization, knowing al-Shabaab's extremely violent methods, and knowing the U.S. had designated it as a foreign terrorist organization," U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy said in a statement. "Months of intercepted phone conversations included discussion of suicide bombing, assassinations and Jihad. We are satisfied that because of this investigation and prosecution, we have furthered our mission to safeguard national security by blocking financial support to this dangerous group."
Volumes of letters and signatures poured in for the men from community members, tribal leaders, government officials and family — both in San Diego and Africa. Moalin alone garnered more than 600 letters or signatures.
A similar tone permeated the pleas for mercy, with stories of men who are dedicated to raising money for education and orphans back home, and to the spiritual and financial support of refugees trying to assimilate in San Diego — home to the second largest Somali population in the U.S., behind Minneapolis.
Moalin sponsored numerous students, Mohamud helped open a school and Doreh volunteered at the same federal jail where he is now being held, their attorneys said.
The defense attorneys also urged the judge to put the men's criminal acts into the context of the turbulent, ever-changing geopolitical situation of their homeland, where "today's warlord is tomorrow's national consensus president," wrote Joshua Dratel, Moalin's lawyer.
In traveling to Mogadishu to take depositions, co-counsel Alice Fontier told the judge, "That country is out of the realm of understanding for the average American. ... People don't live in Somalia, they try to survive."
The case was based on 1,800 intercepted phone calls, obtained from wiretaps authorized by the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The calls captured conversations Moalin had with a man who prosecutors said was an al-Shabab leader, as well as the other defendants.
They discussed raising money for the organization and the risk of surveillance, and acknowledged the violence being committed for the cause, said Assistant U.S. Attorney William Cole. Moalin also offered al-Shabab use of his home in Mogadishu, going so far as to instruct them how to best bury bombs in the yard.


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Community Competitions to Reduce Waste are a Success
Ever been to a waste fashion show? On July 18 community members in Binh An commune, Thanh My Loi ward, and Phu My town (near HCMC) got to show off some creative outfits at the closing ceremonies of a month-long waste reduction campaign sponsored by IUCN VN and Holcim Vietnam Ltd. (HVL). Some of the fashion stand-outs included a dress covered in recyclable plastic bottles, a skirt made from leaves and other organic material, and a jacket with red crosses, symbolizing medical waste. … | Vietnamese
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IUCN joins NWFP Forest Department and Town Committee in Joint Tree Plantation Campaign for Nawanshehr, Abbottabad
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is implementing a project on "Building Coalitions for Change to Implement Pro-Poor Environmental Fiscal Reforms (EFR) in Pakistan", in the Abbottabad district. …
14 Aug 2009 | News story
Establishing An Expert Review Process For Protected Area Data in Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand - IUCN, WCPA and UNEP-WCMC bring together a wide range of government and nongovernmental partners to enhance the quality of protected area data across the Asia region. …
14 Aug 2009 | News story
CEL Member Antonio Oposa Receives the 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Antonio Oposa Jr., Filipino environmental lawyer and member of IUCN's Commission on Environmental Law, has received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2009. The awards ceremony will take place on 31 August 2009 in Manila, Philippines. …
14 Aug 2009 | News story
Sharing Lessons from a Small Grants Programme
IUCN Sri Lanka Office has been implementing a Small Grants Programme, referred to as the Community Conservation Support Fund (CCSF), to support Community-based organizations (CBOs), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), provincial and local governments and the private sector to undertake replicable, innovative, community-based, sustainable, natural resources management initiatives in
03 Aug 2009 | News story
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New! arborvitae special issue in five languages!
From the Strengthening Voices for Better Choices project, a review of the lessons and experiences of IUCN's global multi-stakeholder forest governance project in five different languages. …
29 Jul 2009 | News story
Protecting medicinal plants in China
IUCN is working with partners to apply innovative approaches for the protection of medicinal plants in the mountains of the Upper Yangtze ecoregion. … | Chinese
22 Jul 2009 | News story
Expert Workshop on Payment for Ecosystem Services in Miyun Watershed
On 11 June 2009, IUCN China hosted "Expert Workshop on Payment for Ecosystem Services in Miyun Watershed" to gather many relevant stakeholders to share information on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES). … | Chinese
16 Jul 2009 | News story
Conservation and Watershed Communities: A Visit to Miyun Reservoir
IUCN China organized a field trip to the Miyun Reservoir with participants from the "International Workshop in Conservation and Sustainable Development" on May 30, 2009. …
09 Jul 2009 | News story
Assessing Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation: A Literature Review
Studies of climate change vulnerability have been evolving from impact-driven to policy-driven assessments; shifting the focus from estimating expected damages to attempting to reduce them. Impact assessments, exemplified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports, focus primarily on biophysical vulnerability at global and regional scales. … | Vietnamese
08 Jul 2009 | News story
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Pomander Walk, hidden on Manhattan's Upper West Side, is a tiny, private pedestrian-only street lined with picturesque two-story Tudor-style town houses nestled behind intimate gardens, lush with rose bushes and climbing ivy. Built in 1921 by architectural firm King & Campbell as a replica of a street in the Chiswick district in London, the walk runs from 94th to 95th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue.
"You pass through the gates and there is just this lovely sense of tranquility," said Natalie Weiss, vice president of Nest Seekers International, who grew up on the walk. "It was pretty great," she said, noting "the sense of community, unique charm and history" remain the attraction for current and prospective residents. About half of the units in the complex, now a co-op, are on the walk. It received landmark status in 1982. Originally there were 63 units, but six two-family town houses have been converted into single homes that sell in the $1.6 to $1.8 million range, Weiss said, and typical 700 square foot two bedroom apartments currently sell for about $750,000.
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Welcome To Miles For Macha!
My name is Greg and I have created this website to create awareness and raise support for a new elementary school that is being built in the remote village of Macha, Zambia, Africa.
My parents have been living in this village for the past several years. They are helping to build a new elementary school for the local children and the many orphaned and abandoned children of the region. There is a desperate need for a quality elementary school in this area as many of the children have been growing up without any education at all. The goal of MICS (Macha Innovative Christian School) is to provide local children with a quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Visit SoMacha.com (click here) for more information about this new school
Progress has not been easy for MICS. They have had to live without running water and electricity. The community center that was the temporary home of the school was lost in a devastating fire. After many struggles, things are really beginning to happen in Macha.
Thanks to the generous support of many outside sources, much progress has been made on MICS. Currently over 60 children are enrolled. The new school exterior structure is nearly complete and the interior has been started. Many supplies and school furnishing items have even been shipped over in a cargo container.
A boarding home is also being built for some of the many abandoned and orphaned children without parents. This school and boarding home will allow these children an opportunity that would never have been possible.
One of the schools biggest needs at this point is a reliable 4x4 vehicle to transport the children and supplies. Many of the children have to walk several miles to school every day. Walking this far to school makes regular attendance nearly impossible, especially during the rainy season. A commercial 4x4 vehicle that would be safe, reliable and allow these children the opportunity to attend a quality school would be a true blessing.
What Can We Do?
I will be running in the New York City Marathon. I am committing months of training, sweat, and pain into running these 26.2 miles.
I am asking for pledges of $1 for each mile that I will be running on Nov 2.
In other words, I am asking everyone to dig deep into their pockets and donate $26.20 to these children and this worthy cause.
Of course any donation amount will be gladly accepted!
100% of the money raised will go directly toward the purchase of this new 4x4 vehicle. Thank you so much for reading about this new school in Zambia and your willingness to help!
Please view my blog with photos and stories of my marathon training adventures CLICK HERE FOR BLOG
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Has anyone else seen the new "Hilton Shows" tab on the Cyclones web site. It is just below the menu on the left side. They don't show any concerts or games yet on the their schedule, but it looks like it may have some good info on it.
Check it out at: Hilton Shows Homepage - Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - Iowa State Cyclones Sports=
I was hoping this page was pictures of Paris Hilton...
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3 Parks near Destruction Bay, Yukon
Burwash Landing, Yukon 8.77 miles NE
Mile 1071 KM 1666 Alaska Hwy Destruction Bay, Yukon Y0B 1H0 (map) | (867) 667-5648
Sites: 39 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 13 Reviews
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Jul 2015 - $12.00
Another beautiful Yukon government park! Loved our site tucked in the trees but still able to see a little of the lake. We had two grizzly bears run past our site which was exciting and scary. Pit toilets were immaculate. We loved the free fire wood for cooking over. - bolljl
Jul 2015 - $10.00
This territorial park is beautiful and provides scenic views of Kluane Lake. Lots of room between sites. Grizzly bear was within yards of the campground so take care when walking along the shoreline of the lake. Pit toilets are maintained and clean. - Sasquatchewan
Jun 2015 - $12.00
Truly one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. On the shores of Kluane Lake and surrounded by glaciated mountains. Sites back up to the lake and are private, surrounded by trees. Perfect. - mockturtle
KM 1658 Alaska Hwy Destruction Bay, Yukon Y0B 1H0 (map) | (867) 841-4066
Sites: 50 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 36 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $35.00
Wow! This was a lovely RV park, lovingly cared for and maintained. Grass and flowers graced the entire property. Our site #28 was right on the edge of the beautiful Kluane Lake, a huge undeveloped area of the Yukon. Absolutely gorgeous. Excellent wifi reception, fairly roomy sites and quiet. They only have 15 amp power but we managed just fine. It was hard to leave and we plan on staying there again on our way home from Alaska. - alm
Jul 2015 - $35.00
35$ for a dry site sounds like an insanity, but we did it for the million dollar views and were glad to have made the decision.
Not all sites are worth that money in our opinion. The hookup sites are side by side, offering no privacy at all. Most of the dry sites are right on the lake, some are large back ins and, like ours, separated by shrubs from the next site. Better walk around and have a look first before signing in for a particular site. The park is right off the highway but there is very little traffic anyway and none at night making for a good sleep.
WiFi only worked around the office. The restrooms and the showers both were immaculate. Dump station on the way out. Water fill spigot next to the office.
We will stay again but only when the weather allows to enjoy the gorgeous views. - TheSchweitzers
Jul 2015 - $35.00
Thoroughly enjoyed this gem along Kluane Lake. Many personalized touches by the owners make this a special place. Grizzlies known to frequent area so take care. Washroom were excellent as was the fresh water quality. You have to pack out your trash which is no big deal. Would certainly return to this campground again. - Sasquatchewan
Mile 1083 Alaska Hwy Destruction Bay, Yukon Y0B 1H0 (map) | (867) 841-5332
Sites: 43 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 21 Reviews
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Jul 2015 - $35.00
This is an OK park. Nice staff. The dump station is very strange--a deep cement hole, but it worked. Laundry room has only two washers & two dryers, one of which wasn't working. The pull-through gravel sites are side-by-side, sharing hookup posts. If the park had been full, it would have been very tight. - mockturtle
Jun 2015 - $40.00
Basic RV for a stop over. 30 amp is marginal as the water pressure. Right of the road. Needed a place to stay coming from TOK. Not much here. Some road noise. Nice views. Pretty level. All gravel. - neilontheroad
Aug 2014 - $34.00
Friendly and accommodating owner. Incredible views. Very tight sites. I'd stay again when in the area. - Tranquilty1


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Why was my answer deleted without any appropriate reason?
So the thread that exploded last week on Stack Overflow about sorting socks, actually had a lot of interesting ideas on it; ideas that developers often don't consider when they are coding.
I added an entry that was somewhat comical about entropy, but no worse than a bunch of the other ones on the thread, and some dogooder came along and deleted it.
Seems completely arbitrary and counter productive. Wikimedia has ways of preventing such autocratic action. What recourse is available on SO?


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While many of Traveller's Tales' LEGO properties capture a certain amount of fan nostalgia, none has worked as much magic as LEGO Batman. Sure, LEGO Star Wars and Harry Potter did their thing well enough, but they never really stretched the base formula enough to make a sequel feel warranted.
LEGO Batman 2, on the other hand, feels like the game that DC Comics fans have been waiting for. Taking not just iconic Batman heroes and villains but now DC Comics' heroes and villains, this promises to be one of Traveller's Tales most successful LEGO titles yet — and we have a new trailer and some screenshots.
In the trailer, Traveller's Tales doesn't mince words, they cut right to the chase, to the character that fans are anxiously waiting to see get the LEGO treatment. Of course that iconic hero who will be joining Batman and Robin as they try to take down the Joker and his cronies is none other than Superman.
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Although not much is shown in terms of gameplay it does appear that Superman will provide players a tiny bit of open world flight. Our guess, based on the pattern of level design, is that each section of LEGO Batman 2 will feature the dynamic duo teaming up with a new superhero, meaning Superman won't be showcased throughout the entire game.
Another point of note is the game's use of voice over (Mark Hamill's in fact), which is a first for the entire LEGO franchise. It's not quite clear whether the inclusion of voice is meant for the trailer or if it is something new that Traveller's Tales is bringing to LEGO Batman 2.
Part of the appeal of the LEGO games has been its use of pantomime and physical humor to bring levity, but if it means hearing more Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy then we're all for it. Among the other superheroes reported to be joining the mix are Green Lantern and Wonder Woman who, we figure, will get their own trailer reveals in the coming months. All in all, this game is shaping up to be just as much fan service as Arkham City.
What do you think of Superman's inclusion in the world of LEGO Batman 2? Do you think that the series should adopt traditional voice acting?
LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes is targeting a Summer release date on all major platforms.
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It's National Hug Day! But for Many Students, Hugs Are Banned at Schoolcarolyncastiglia
I love hugs. I mean, who doesn't? Okay, I know a few people who don't like to be touched, but I give such good hugs they take one from me as an exception. For me, every day might as well be National Hug Day, because I give and get hugs all day long. Not so for many young people across the country, as schools increasingly ban all forms of touch between students beyond handshakes.
Fortunately, my daughter has attended pre-schools that have not only allowed but encouraged hugging amongst classmates, though only with permission. At the school my daughter attended last year, there was even an assigned "hugger" each day who would embrace anyone in the class who wanted a hug after circle time. When I pick her up at her new school at the end of the day, I love to hear little voices saying, "Can I have a hug?" It's so sweet. Watching 4- and 5-year-olds wrap their arms around each other is a delight, but apparently things change – for teachers and administrators, anyway – as kids enter the higher grades.
The New York Times reported last March about how "hugging is hip" with teens across the country, but they noted that, "Comforting as the hug may be, principals across the country have clamped down…. Schools that have limited hugging invoked longstanding rules against public displays of affection, meant to maintain an atmosphere of academic seriousness and prevent unwanted touching, or even groping." They added, "But pro-hugging students say it is not a romantic or sexual gesture, simply the 'hello' of their generation."
With that in mind, a student at an unidentified school in New England created a petition against the administration's policy declaring there should be "no physical contact at any time" between students. She shared her brilliantly-worded, pro-hugging argument with Lenore Skenazy at Free Range Kids, where it got picked up by several other blogs and sites including BoingBoing. Unfortunately, the student in question decided to suspend the dissemination of her petition due to the suicide of a fellow student at her school. Sadly, what her classmates likely need most now is some affection from their peers. I hope the administration will review their policy accordingly and realize that everyone – especially vulnerable teens – needs a hug once in a while.


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This 200x image of a crystal formation of sulfosalicylic acid, a chemical used in medicine, received an honorable mention in the 2013 Nikon Small World Photomicrophotography Competition. It was taken by Mr. Thomas Balla of Fort Collins, CO, using polarized light.
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Red Potato Salad with Smoked Salmon Recipe
When you serve this creamy potato salad your guests will be delighted with the add flavor that the smoked salmon lends to it. You can also use smoked trout in place of the salmon.—Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
- 2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounces smoked salmon or lox
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- 2. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut into 3/4-in. cubes. In a large bowl, combine the onion, celery and potatoes.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; add to potato mixture and toss to coat. Stir in salmon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, gently mix in arugula. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 210 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 1,063 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.
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Raise your hand if you hold a world record. Now keep your hand raised if that world record is in a game that's centuries old and has been the livelihood of some of the most famous athletes of the last 100 years. Now keep your hand raised if you own the world record for Best Round of Golf Ever Played.
If your hand is raised, your name is Rhein Gibson, and you just shot a new World Record score of 55 on a par-71 golf course in Edmond, Oklahoma. You heard me right, a 16-under par round of 55, shot at River Oaks Golf Club, which plays 6,698 yards. Unthinkable, right? Unimaginable, you say? Nope, just a near-perfect round that featured two eagles, 12 birdies and four pars last Saturday, May 12.
Rhein took time to chat with me on the phone this afternoon from Nebraska, where he's competing in a National Professional Tour event. Here's what he had to say:
Cleveland Golf: First of all, congratulations on the round, what an amazing story! Before we get into round details, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Rhein Gibson: I was born in Australia and moved to the States in 2004 when I accepted an offer to play at Oklahoma Christian University. Coach (David) Lynn recruited me and I played for him all four years, graduating in 2008. Since graduation, I've been playing mini tours and some international tours. I played the One Asia Tour, and a bit in Australia. Right now, I'm playing the National Professional Tour.
CG: So how does it feel knowing you just set the World Record?
RG: It's pretty surreal, to be honest with you. The first couple days it didn't really set in at all. Today the story has gone pretty viral online and my phone has been blowing up, so it has set in a bit. But yeah, it's just completely surreal.
CG: At what point in the round did you know you had something special?
RG: First of all, I was making every putt I looked at. I could not miss, seriously. When I made the turn at 26 I thought about it for the first time. We played the back nine first, so I made a good birdie on 18 and realized I had shot 26 and just thought 'Wow, this is unbelievable.' I knew I needed to make a few more birdies to get into the 50s so I just kept thinking, Don't screw this up (laughs)! Then the fourth hole (his 13th) is a par 3, uphill. I knocked it really, really close, I thought it was in. It turns out it was 2 inches behind the hole, but still, I knew at that point I just had it going that day.
CG: What was your mindset coming down the stretch?
RG: I wasn't really nervous to be honest. I play hole-by-hole, so I wasn't thinking about my score too much. Then, the last two holes are both birdie holes for me, I usually score well on them. I thought if I birdied in I would shot 56, but I was actually wrong. I had miscounted my score and ended up one better than I thought.
CG: Did you make any mistakes or leave any strokes on the course?
RG: Tough to complain (laughs), but if there was one spot it was on the par-5 sixth hole. I hit a Mashie M2 off the tee and had about 220 to the hole. I had a little mud on my ball, and it went way right of where I was aimed. I thought it was out of bounds, actually. I hit a provisional. Well, turns out it was in bounds and I was able to make par. But, it was the only 5 on my scorecard, so maybe it's a little disappointing.
CG: Tell us about the driver you had in the bag.
RG: Funny story, I had never hit a shot with that driver in my life. I had been playing the (Launcher Ultralite) TL310 and had just got the Classic 290 in the mail the day before. However, it was raining so hard the day before that I hadn't taken it to the range, and the range was still closed in the morning when I got to the course. So it was a completely new driver to me. It's amazing, it's never leaving my bag! I used to say that about the TL310, also, but now the Classic is never leaving my bag!
CG: When you look back, will there be a defining moment in this round?
RG: Probably when I was in the bar after the round. I was sitting there, enjoying it, and my friend's dad came in and announced to the whole bar and said something like 'You just shot the best round of all time. In the history of the game, nobody has played any better.' At that point, I was floored. It was awesome.
So, readers, there you have it. Rhein Gibson becomes the World Record holder for the lowest score ever shot.
In his bag was:
Classic Driver, 9.5* with Miyazaki Kusala Black 66 X
Launcher Ultralite FL 3W, 15*
Mashie M2
588 Forged Irons: CB 3-5, MB 6-9
588 Forged Wedges: 48*, 54* and 58*
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Mike Iaconelli enjoys Bassmaster Classic experience at Grand Lake
Editor's Note: Mike Iaconelli is a former Bassmaster Classic champion and one of the top pros on the Bassmaster Tour.
He competed in last weekend's Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake 'O the Cherokees.
My return to Oklahoma was outstanding. Not only did I get to fish some wonderful bass water at Grand Lake but I also competed in my 14th Bassmaster Classic.
I figured going in that it would take around 18 pounds per day to win and my total weight of 48 and a half pounds was good for fourth place. But I have no regrets as I was able to develop and follow a great plan and didn't make any mistakes.
I also refined a technique during the Classic that will help me throughout the season and will help you not only as winter winds down, but also as we get into the prime of spring bass fishing.
The conditions at Grand were not ideal for sure with wind chills in the single digits and clear skies. But knowing the fish were not really affected, I kept to my plan.
Waters I trusted to hold fish were first worked with crankbaits and jerkbaits with slow and shallow retrieves, looking for pre-spawn bass.
As always, every bite was critical and no lapses in concentration were allowed. Once I had made my preliminary pass, primarily on main and secondary points, where I caught fish I retraced my boat path with my clean up bait.
I changed to a new Berkley bait, first used at this Classic. The bait, the Havoc Beat Shad, is one I designed for simple applications. For Grand Lake, I chose oyster pearl.
The bass were feeding on shad and this bait was a close resemblance. Just because I had already caught one or two fish out of a stretch I knew more fish were there.
This slightly different look would surely result in more bites. And my plan worked. Each day I was culling fish to achieve the biggest limit possible.
My Beat Shad casts mirrored my earlier locations. In this case, I was targeting water in the 5 to 12 foot depth range. Again, my retrieves were methodical and I actually was slowly pumping the bait with the rod.
The 4-inch Beat Shad is built with a ribbed body and this gives the bait more flexibility and therefore more action. The body has a gradual taper and a paddle tail adding even more action with little effort on my part.
My tackle for the Beat Shad presentation included 8-pound Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon and a 3/16-ounce darter head jig.
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PRINCETON, N.J. - Bucknell's defense had its best game in recent memory as it held Princeton to three points in the first 50-plus minutes, caused six turnovers, four of which led directly to points, and held the Tigers to 248 total yards in a 34-9 victory at Princeton Stadium Saturday evening. Josh Eden spearheaded the Bison defense with a safety, one-half sack, a fumble recovery and an interception return for a touchdown.
Eden, who moved into the top 10 in Bison history in career sacks (16.0), nearly singlehandedly helped the Bison to a 17-3 halftime advantage. He was credited with a first-quarter safety, scooped up a fumble at the Princeton nine-yard line that led to Bucknell's first touchdown and he returned an interception 27 yards for a score in the final minute of the first half. Eden finished the game with four tackles overall.
Bucknell, which won at Princeton for the first time in 13 tries, snapped a nine-game losing streak to Ivy League foes. The Bison are now 3-1 on the season, marking their best start since 2008.
Bryce Robertson contributed to the strong defensive showing as he intercepted passes in the end zone on the final play of the first half and on Princeton's first drive of the second half. He now has four interceptions this year, the first Bison to reach that number since Ahkiel White in 2009. Robertson's multi-interception outing was the first for a Bucknell player since Rob Gerlach against Robert Morris in 2009.
Overall, the Bison forced six Tiger turnovers - three interceptions and three fumbles. Bucknell did not turn the ball over at all and is now +11 in turnovers on the season.
The Bison posted seven tackles for loss, two sacks and forced four Princeton punts en route to their largest margin of victory since defeating Marist 38-7 in 2007. The nine points allowed were the fewest since Georgetown scored only six points against Bucknell in a 2009 matchup.
Princeton registered a 43-yard field goal on its first drive and the Bison then kept the Tigers scoreless for nearly 50 minutes before Princeton cut into a 24-point deficit with a fourth-quarter touchdown.
Bucknell sealed the game with a 14-play, 80-yard drive that spanned 8:06, eating up the final minutes of the third quarter and the first 4:34 of the fourth, ending with a five-yard Brandon Wesley touchdown run, making the score 27-3.
Wesley rushed for a career-high 76 yards and three touchdowns. He also completed 16 of 23 passes for 138 yards. He is the first Bison with three rushing scores in a game since Marcello Trigg had three in that 31-point victory over Marist in 2007. Jeremiah Young added 53 yards and Tyler Smith 26 as the Bison doubled up Princeton on the ground, 153-74.
Bucknell needed just 291 yards of total offense to pile up its 34 points since its average drive start was the Princeton 31-yard line.
Bucknell scored its first points after a 30-yard Ryan Gutowski punt pinned Princeton inside its own five-yard line. On the very first play of the ensuing drive Eden and Robert De La Rosa took down Chuck Dibilio five yards deep in his own end zone to cut the deficit to 3-2.
Defense again played a part in Bucknell's next score as Eden recovered a Tommy Wornham fumble inside the 10-yard line. Three plays later Wesley dove in for the go-ahead score. He then found Tyler Smith on a short pass for the two-point conversion to make it 10-3 early in the second quarter.
Eden then rounded out the first-half scoring when he intercepted a Wornham pass at the line of scrimmage and returned it 27 yards for his first career touchdown, making it 17-3.
Bucknell's first score in the second half came after another Princeton turnover. Sean Rafferty returned a fumble 46 yards and seven plays later Orth connected on the 35-yard field goal, his third in three tries this year.
Wesley tacked on his third rushing touchdown in the final minutes to help Bucknell to its first 30-point output since the middle of the 2008 campaign. The Bison took possession after Eden recovered a Princeton onside kick near midfield.
Wornham completed 15 of 33 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown for Princeton. No Tiger had more than 36 yards rushing or 70 yards receiving.
Bucknell dominated the time of possession for a third straight game. On a humid night, the Bison held the ball for 38:42, including 21:04 in the second half, against Princeton's no-huddle offense.
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I've been playing around with image processing lately, and I'd like to know how the unsharp mask algorithm works. I'm looking at the source code for Gimp and it's implementation, but so far I'm still in the dark about how it actually works. I need to implement it for a project I'm working on, but I'd like to actually understand the algorithm I'm using.
I wasn't sure how it worked either but came across a couple of really good pages for understanding it. Basically it goes like this:
Put it all together and you've got your image!
Here's some pseudocode:
Note: I'm no graphics expert, but this is what I was able to learn from the pages I found. Read them yourself and make sure you agree with my findings, but implementing the above should be simple enough, so give it a shot!
The key is the idea of spatial frequency. A Gaussian filter passes only low spatial frequencies, so if you do something like:
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So, in effect, an 'unsharp mask', is boosting the high frequency components of the image --- the exact parameters of the gaussian filter size, and the weights when the images are subtracted determine the exact properties of the filter.
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Consider the code below, which takens in an input image, IMG.
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