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"Is it too hard?" David Thomson asked me when he submitted his second Impossibly Hard Quiz (to accompany his new Hollywood history, "The Big Screen"). I jumped into the rabbit hole for a few queries and thought if I gave it enough time I'd be able figure them out. Did I have that time? No. And when Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule quiz master Dennis Cozzalio abandoned ship early on I should have known something was wrong. (Here's the first "Stump-the-Film-Buff" quiz.)
Yes, boys and girls, only two people sent in enough answers to this quiz to be in the running. Many of the questions had multiple answers, so it was tough to get all 30 right. Congrats to winner Jeffrey Miller, who was the first to submit an answer. He got most of 25 answers right, while runner-up Sara Sana summoned up more or less 19 right answers. Why was it so hard? Thomson admitted later that he purposely devised the quiz so that it would be difficult to look up online.
In some cases there were a variety of legitimate answers:
1. Who was responsible for Pyewacket, Florio, Flike, the Lydia and 5135 Kensington?
Pyewacket is Kim Novak's cat in Bell, Book and Candle; Florio is Tippi Hedren's horse in Marnie; Flike is the old man's dog in Umberto D; the Lydia is the ship in Captain Horatio Hornblower; and 5135 Kensington is the family house in Meet Me in St Louis.
2. What was the decision in cases involving Tom Robinson, Dr Towler, Madeleine Smith, Tom Garrett, Dominique Marceau?
Tom Robinson (Brock Peters) is guilty in To Kill a Mockingbird; the jury finds in favor of the plaintiff against Dr Towler (Wesley Addy) in The Verdict; Madeleine Smith (Ann Todd) is "not proven" in Madeleine; Tom Garrett (Dana Andrews) is guilty in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt; Dominique Marceau (Brigitte Bardot) is guilty in La Verite.
3. Who is raised up or shot down by the 3, the jack of diamonds, the queen of diamonds, and 23?
Axel (James Caan) in The Gambler; Steve McQueen in The Cincinnati Kid; Leslie Parrish in The Manchurian Candidate; Joy Page in Casablanca
4. Who or what did the following see across the way: Paul Sheridan, Tom Doyle, Lou, Terry Lambert, Edouard Lestingois?
Paul Sheridan (Fred MacMurray) watches Kim Novak in Pushover; Tom Doyle (Wendell Corey) doesn't see much wrong in Rear Window; Lou (Burt Lancaster) watches Susan Sarandon in Atlantic City; Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg) sees an attack in The Bedroom Window; and Edouard Lestingois (Charles Granval) sees Boudu in the river in Boudu Saved from Drowning.
5. What do these characters have in common: Paul Mallen, Nedda Longden, Jenny Maple? And which one makes you think of Brideshead Revisited?
They are all characters created by Patrick Hamilton: Paul Mallen is Anton Walbrook in the original Gaslight; Nedda Longden is a character in Hangover Square, based on the real actress Geraldine Fitzgerald; Jenny Maple is in 20,000 Streets Under the Sky. Nedda might make you think of Brideshead Revisited because Geraldine Fitzgerald had a child by Orson Welles who was named Michael Lindsay-Hogg and he directed several episodes of the original Brideshead .
6. Who said, "One moment and I'll give you a kiss."; "Do you realize I haven't kissed you in over an hour?"; and "Drawing room E, car thirty-nine-oh-one."?
Marlene Dietrich to Lionel Atwill in The Devil is a Woman; Charlton Heston to Janet Leigh in Touch of Evil; Eva Marie Saint to Cary Grant in North by Northwest


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Zimbra is not delivering mail to users it is deferring the mail that is being sent to users. It is able to sound out though as I have received email from the admin account in zimbra to my gmail account and my work email.
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The origin ip is 127.0.0.1 and origin host says localhost.localdomain that doesn't seem right for some reason should it be the actual host? And origin domain is blank.Reason connect to mail.domain.net[external ip address of domain]:7025 connection timed out.
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Jennifer Lopez
Are Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy An Item? (UPDATE: They're Spotted Clubbing!)
UPDATE (6/22/2014): It's not time to contact a wedding planner just yet, but rumors continue to persist that Jennifer Lopez and Dancing With the Stars hottie Maksim Chmerkovskiy are dating. E! Online reports that the attractive twosome were spotted partying in a club together over the weekend.
J.Lo and Maks were spotted in the VIP section of the Shrine club in Connecticut following one of her concerts. "They partied and seemed really at ease together," says an onlooker.
Original story (6/11/2014): Move aside, Casper! Jennifer Lopez might have a new man in her life.
PEOPLE Magazine is reporting that while the recently single singer has been busy promoting her new album A.K.A., sources close to the star are saying J-Lo has put aside some time to spend with Dancing with the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Apparently, J-Lo met hunky Maksim through Leah Remini, but the two have been trying to take things slow, because they have such busy schedules. Jennifer recently split from Casper Smart, so it makes sense that she's trying to take it slowly.
"He danced with her at the [American Music Awards], and they kept in touch," a source told People.
Another source claims the two "are friends and have been talking."
Whether or not the two might become romantically attached is another thing.
Jennifer and Maksim were seen together at Maksim's brother's 28th birthday in Los Angeles in March, but whether or not the two might become a couple down the road? "I think they could. Who knows what will happen?" says the source.
What do you think about these rumors regarding Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy? Do you think these two might actually be a couple? Or are they just friends? Let us know in the comments below!
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Hey Everyone!
About brushing the hair, there are always different opinions and thoughts. As we all know over brushing can definitely lead to breakage and hair fall. Also don't brush hair when it is wet. For some reasons it leads to hair loss too.
Do you brush your hair every night? Brushing your hair every night has some benefits which you might not discovered yet!
Increase the Circulation
Brushing your hair gently for 3 to 2 minutes with soft bristles comb increases the blood flow circulation in the scalp. Increase in blood circulation means healthy scalp and healthy hair.
Natural oils
Gently brushing provokes the natural oils present in the scalp. Scalp produces natural oils from within like our skin. Brushing transfers oils form root to tip and also distributes to every strand. This method helps to moisturize the hair and scalp naturally.
Hair loss/breakage happens due to tangling. Slowly de-tangle the hair every night with wide-tooth comb. Brush the hair for 2 to 1 minute with wide tooth comb and do a lose braid and pony tail. This definitely helps to reduce the hair breakage. I do a lose braid always with my hair every night!
By distributing the natural oils from root to tip, you are also smoothing out your hair's cuticle. This helps to maintain soft, smooth and shiny hair.
Removes Dirt
Your hair gets abuse each day by heavy pollution and products, this dirt and pollution will make hair rough and dull. So by brushing your hair with soft bristles comb you're working to get your hair out from dirt that settling in your scalp every day!
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Here, we will focus on the globally decided Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measures of diversity at Volvo.
Volvo currently focuses on the following KPIs to measure our success in our diversity efforts:
There is an additional measure related to the percentage of females in key positions, and those identified as high potentials and potentials. A measure of the different nationalities and ages of those represented in these groups is also included in this KPI.
The area of Diversity is monitored regularly by top management as part of the strategy follow up meetings.
Volvo Group conducts an annual employee satisfaction survey, which is an internal survey tool ...


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Video: Wyoming Guard Soldiers return from Kosovo
Video by 1st Lt. Christian Venhuizen
Four Soldiers with the Wyoming National Guard's Detachment 3, B Company, 777th Aviation, return to Cheyenne, Wyo., from an aviation maintenance mission in Kosovo. The 23 Soldiers in the unit each flew to airports nearest their hometowns. The unit deployed Sept. 23, 2011, and returned Sept. 12, 2012. Detachment 3 returns to reset with its parent company in Wyoming, C Company, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, based in Cheyenne. Available in High Definition.
This work, Wyoming Guard Soldiers return from Kosovo, by CPT Christian Venhuizen, identified by DVIDS, is free of known copyright restrictions under U.S. copyright law.
Date Taken:09.12.2012
Date Posted:09.12.2012 5:39PM
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Location:CHEYENNE, WY, US


text: The Greenville Police Department had a busy weekend with two shootings, three armed robberies and one assault. The department says they are seeing an increase in crime, which begins, many times, in the downtown area late at night and early in the morning. Lawmen have arrested one man for a Sunday morning shooting on Paris Avenue, which began with an argument downtown. To help calm things down, more police officers will soon begin patrolling that area at night especially on the weekends.


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So, I'm back after a few years off of cycling (built a house, moved to a different country, etc.) but now I need to commute to work. Right now car takes 1.5 hrs and costs too much, public transit takes 1.5 hrs when it works, and there is the other option of biking. Besides, if it takes me 2 hours each way, I save 1 hour by not going to the gym. There are back up ways of getting home in case the weather becomes a health hazard.
My bike is a Look carbon with dura ace components for nice dry SFBay California riding. No lights, reflectors, studded/treaded tires, etc.
Here's the commute:Map from approximate start to approximate finish
Total length for me will be about 55km over mostly asphalted roads in the middle of nowhere, finally getting into highly maintained, seperated, lighted bike paths in bike friendly traffic. Work a day, then turn around and go home.
It's pitch black in the winter time where the commute will be done in 100% darkness since the sun is up between 9am and 3pm.
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Breakers Resort
2006 N. Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Breakers Resort at Myrtle Beach is family-friendly and sure to please. The resort is comprised of several buildings and guestrooms in three high-rise towers: Palms, Palmetto, and Paradise; each offers fabulous ocean views and a choice of accommodations. Don't miss the indoor and outdoor water park featuring several pools, a pirate ship, lazy river, hot tubs, and sauna. Golf is just minutes away, as is the Cinzia spa which offers something for every traveler.
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The Breakers Resort offers rooms and suites that come with balconies, high-speed Internet, coffeemaker, cable TV, A/C, climate control, in-room safe, hair dryers, and iron and ironing board. Some rooms come with refrigerators and kitchens.
Breakers Resort View Roomshow detailsLocated eight blocks from the main resort, this resort view room two queen beds HD flat screen TV, high-speed Internet access, cable TV, climate control, in-room safe, hair dryer, and iron with ironing board.
- Cable/satellite television channels
- CD clock radio
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Crib upon request
- Electronic check-out
- Hair Dryer
- Individual temperature control
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Rollaways Available
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Papa's is named after Ernest Hemingway and features a fun nautical theme. This popular spot on the Grand Strand serves up breakfast and dinner daily.
Market Restaurant offers breakfast buffets with stunning oceanfront sunrise views. Open daily.
The Red Parrot Café is located in the Palmetto Tower. Enjoy gourmet sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more for lunch and dinner daily.
The Boutique Pool Bar serves up sandwiches, burger, snacks, and drinks—and lovely ocean views. Open seasonally.
A Starbucks and ice cream parlor serve up your favorites daily.
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24-hour front desk, heated pool, restaurants on-site, poolside bar, private beach, Kid's Club activities during the summer months, arcade room, free parking in secure garage, Internet access, business services, meeting and event space, cable TV, air conditioning, RV and truck parking available.
*Additional fees may apply for select amenities and services.
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Please note: Guests will be required to present a valid photo ID and a credit card upon hotel check-in. Hotel package prices include room and room tax only, and do not cover incidental charges, parking fees, cleaning fees, or resort fees which some hotels may collect upon check-in to cover added-value services such as spa, fitness, phone charges or energy fees. In most cases, guests must be at least 21 years old to check in and there must be one person at least 21 years old staying in each room. Most hotel check-in times are 2:00pm to 3:00pm and most hotel check-out times are 11:00am to 12:00pm. To avoid confusion, please note that your flight departure date and time may be different from your hotel checkout date and time.


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Brisbane Queer Film Festival
Robert Pattinson in Little Ashes at the BQFF © www.bqff.com.au
The largest festival celebrating queer cinema in Queensland, and the third largest queer film festival in Australia, the annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival showcases cinema by and for the gay community. Established in 2000, the selection of films usually includes a variety of shorts, features and documentaries from around the world. This festival contains films that are unclassified and therefore the entire festival is rated R. Films in this festival are legally restricted to people 18 years or older. This event naturally doesn't appeal to every traveller, but many people visit Brisbane specifically to enjoy the Queer Film Festival, which is a fun and well-organised event rapidly growing in size and popularity.
Venue: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Date: 17 - 27 February 2016
Website: brisbanepowerhouse.org/festivals/brisbane-queer-film-festival-2016


text: AMT AMT Makes Offer for Hancock County Service By James Lenz • Jun 15, 2012 The Hancock County Board is still weighing its options to improve ambulance service. The county is under a "plan of corrections" to address lapses by ambulance crew members. One option is to hire an outside firm to run the service.


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1 bedroom apartment
1 bathroom
1 double bed
1 double sofa bed
A few words about the apartment…
Want a sightseeing getaway and a shopping trip rolled into one? If so, this nicely furnished apartment will do the trick. It's very comfy inside, but we suspect you'll be spending more time over in the Gothic Quarter where you have some nice spots to eat and drink. To explore, just walk out the front door – you're right in the centre.
Check-in / Check-out
The standard check-in time is from 15:00 and the check-out by 11:00.
Arrivals and departures outside this standard time are always tried to be accommodated on request.
Payment method upon arrival : cash
Refundable damage deposit upon arrival : € 200.00 cash. The damage deposit will be returned at check-out.
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For a late check-in after 22:00 or an early check-out before 08:00 there is an extra cost of € 30.
Please note : smoking allowed, pets are not allowed, no parties please
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- Internet
- Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed
- International TV
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- Balcony
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Button cake
Button cake
This cute as a button Button cake is made from basic sponge. It takes a bit of time to put together but is sure to be a hit at any birthday party!
- 2 quantities of Classic sponge cake
- 1 x 500g packet white fondant
- various paste or gel food colourings
- various cookie cutters
- small tube of white decorating icing
- 2 quantities of Cream cheese icing
- Preheat the oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Grease 2 x 20cm round cake tins and 2 x 10cm round cake tins. Line the bases with greaseproof paper.
- Make the Classic sponge cake mixture according to the instructions. Pour into the 4 tins (there will be a little bit of mixture left over). Bake for 15–25 minutes, or until the cakes are firm to the touch and shrink slightly from the sides of the tins. The 10cm cakes will need a little less time in the oven than the 20cm cakes, so make sure you start checking after 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn onto wire racks and leave to cool.
- To make the edible buttons, colour your fondant with whatever food colourings you like, then roll out to 3mm thick. Use cookie cutters in various shapes and sizes to cut out a pretty range of buttons. Draw on the top of the buttons using the tube of white decorating icing, or use a toothpick to make 4 little holes so that they look like buttons. (Any leftover fondant can be covered with plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container in the cupboard.)
- Make the Cream cheese icing. Ice the top of one of the 20cm cakes, then add the other 20cm cake on top and ice the top and sides. Repeat this process with the 10cm cakes, then place them on top of the 20cm cakes.
- Have fun pressing your edible buttons onto the cake in whatever pattern you like. Top the cake with paper flags for a final touch.
- More on the having a craft party birthday theme.
- This is an edited extract from Party! The Ultimate Kids' Birthday Party Book, published by Plum for Pan Macmillan Australia, RRP $24.99, available 1 October, 2012.


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ranitidine 75 mg - oral, Acid Reducer, Zantac 75 (cont.)
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these rare but very serious side effects: vomiting, severe stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking ranitidine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other acid blockers (e.g., cimetidine, famotidine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: a certain blood disorder (porphyria), kidney problems, liver problems, other stomach problems (e.g., tumors).Some symptoms may actually be signs of a more serious condition. Get medical help right away if you have: heartburn with lightheadedness/sweating/dizziness, chest/jaw/arm/shoulder pain (especially with shortness of breath, unusual sweating), unexplained weight loss.In addition, before you self-treat with this medication, get medical help right away if you have any of these signs of a serious condition: trouble/pain swallowing food, bloody vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, bloody/black stools, heartburn for over 3 months, frequent chest pain, frequent wheezing (especially with heartburn), nausea/vomiting, stomach pain.This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.Do not use this medication in children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor.Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion and dizziness.During pregnancy, this medication should only be used if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.Ranitidine passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Matt Bloom commentating
Since Matt Bloom is taking over for Bill DeMott as the head trainer for WWE, some are wondering whether or not he will continue as the commentator for NXT. The announce table was already thinned out a bit earlier this week when Alex Riley decided to become an in ring performer again and work a program with heavyweight champion Kevin Owens. It would be difficult for Bloom to consult and coach the wrestlers backstage if he is commentating.
March 7, 2015
Alex Riley leaving WWE
The initial plans for the Royal Rumble called for Alex Riley to make his televised return. He was reportedly set to become one of the mystery entrants at the pay per view. WWE, however, kept changing up their plans backstage that night. Riley ended up being removed completely from the show. He is not at all happy about that. In fact, he even went to social media to vent and hint that he was seriously considering a departure soon.
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Alex Riley backstage
Prior to the Royal Rumble, there was a lot of speculations that Alex Riley was going to be making his return on television as an in ring performer for the evening. Reports had it that WWE pulled him from his broadcasting duties, so that he would be free to work the battle royal as a mystery entrant. Riley was definitely backstage in Philadelphia, but management opted to remove him from the match because plans were being changed all night.
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For me it was a sad day when Suzi stopped commentating on Moto GP.
But with the news that Suzi will once again grace our screens with her enthusiasm and knowledge of motorsports she will more than fill the void left by Jake.
All I wonder is how EJ is going to be able to concentrate on the Grand Prixs?


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Josh Lucas Says His Baby Boy Looks Terrible In Photos
By Jessica Grabert 4 years ago
Actor Josh Lucas and his wife, Jessica, are two pretty good-looking people. It stands to reason the couples 8-week-old baby, Noah Rev, would be pretty cute, too. However, according to his daddy, the kid hasn't exhibited the capacity to take a fine looking photograph.
My child, so far, is remarkably unphotogenic. Its quite weird. Hes a great looking kid, but every photograph he just looks like this bizarre kid.
Despite having an incompetent baby, the 41-year-old says being a parent is better than sliced bread, stating he believes parenthood is legitimately "the most amazing thing. Although, he sheepishly has to admit he and Jessica made fun of the way parents cooed over their kids prior to creating a baby themselves.
My wife and I always joked about the fact (until it happened) that we always thought people were just drinking the Kool-Aid, like the whole thing was a scam.
The actor also touched on the little moments where Noah lights up during the day and other news about parenthood with Access Hollywood Live. It sounds as if, besides that unphotogenic blip, the couple has a pretty perfect kid. Plus, I'm sure his kid would take being an unphotogenic baby over being an ugly baby, any day.


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|29 Aug 2006
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|Seok Ho Youn
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|Patent Citations (13), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (20), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an Internet search system. In particular, the invention relates to a search system and method for facilitating an Internet search for web sites having desired information, by providing the image of a web document to a user before the user actually accesses the web document from a corresponding server.
2. Description of the Related Art
Web documents (also known as web pages) are electronic files that contain many forms of information, including text, graphics, video, audio, and links to other Web documents. Presently, Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) is the standard format for documents on the World Wide Web. An HTML formatted document has HTML codes, i.e., commands, embedded in the document. A software application known as a Web browser is used to access documents on the Web. By understanding HTML, Web browser software can properly display a Web document on a user's output display device. More importantly, Web browser software interprets the HTML commands in an HTML formatted Web document to navigate a link in that Web document to another Web document. The Web browser thereby provides automatic access to other Web documents on the Web.
A web site is where a collection of web documents on a particular topic are stored on a server and identified by a URL. The first document transmitted to users who access the web site is called a home page. From the home page, users can get to all the lined documents on the web site by "clicking" links the documents. Users can locate web sites of interest by using a search engine offered by Internet companies at their web sites.
Typically, a search system run by those "portal" internet sites comprises a search engine and a classified directory table. Well known are Yahoo!, Lycos, Infoseek, etc. Typical search engines include a robot agent, an index program and a search program. The robot agent, also know as software-implemented web crawlers, automatically visits web sites, and trace hypertext links therein, in seriatim and extracts, abstracts and index each document encountered therein, through so-called key words, into a large database for subsequent access. The index program extracts and registers indexes for the collected web documents. The search program provides a list of web sites that it determines relate to a search query sent from the user, based on predetermined criteria. The directory table classifies the collected web sites by subject in many depth levels. One can narrow down from a broad subject/category to its successive sub-categories. The indexes for the classified directory are predetermined and registered in the search system.
However, conventional search systems record only limited information on the web sites they visit, e.g., web addresses, i.e., URLs through which the corresponding document can be accessed by a web browser, content words, titles and short summaries of the contents, and possibly the description of the document as provided in its HTML description field. The brief description of a web site is commonly written by the operator of the web site as introduction to the web site. In most cases, however, it is very difficult for a user to know whether a web site includes information he or she wants or not simply by reading its brief description.
Hence, in the conventional search system, the user has to access a searched web site to see the contents of the web documents of the site. If the contents do not have sought for information, the user would return the search site to view the search result to select another search web site. This search process is repeated until the user lands on a useful web site or decides to quit. As a result, the user is likely to spend much time and effort in navigating a number of web sites before he or she locates a desired web site. And, even when the user reaches the proper web site, the user would not recognize that if the web site were currently out of service.
Therefore, what is needed is a way to find out what the actual contents of web documents would be before visiting each of a list of web sites provided by a search engine.
It is, therefore, a primary objective of the present invention to provide a search system that facilitates web document search via the Internet by providing web document layout image in addition to web document information.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a search system on the Internet for providing a search result in response to search criteria provided by a user, comprising: a robot agent for extracting web document information and layout images of web documents on the Internet; a first database for storing the web document information extracted by the robot agent; a second database for storing the layout images extracted by the robot agent; and a search unit for retrieving web document information and layout images from the first database and the second database, respectively, in response to a search criteria.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a search result including web document information and layout images of web documents on the Internet, comprising the steps of: extracting web document information and layout image from each of web documents and storing the extracted web document information and the layout images in a first database and a second database, respectively; receiving a search criteria from a user; retrieving the web document information and the layout image corresponding to the search criteria from the first database and the second database, respectively; and providing the web document information and the layout image aligned in a viewing format identified by the user.
The above objectives and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Referring to
The search system 100 comprises a robot agent 10, a user managing DB (database) 20, a user managing unit 25, a web document information DB 40, a web image DB 50, an index DB 70, an index service unit 80 and a web service unit 90. The robot agent 10 is connected to the external web server 300 through the Internet 200. And the web service unit 90 is connected to the user 400 through the Internet 200. The major functions of the search system 100 shown in
The web service unit 90 provides the user 400 with a directory list referring to the directory table and receives search criteria from the user 400. It searches the directory table and/or index DB 70 for web documents corresponding to the search criteria. Then it retrieves web document information and web images of the searched web documents from the web document information DB 40 and the web image DB 50, respectively. It also provides the user 400 with a search result by simultaneously displaying the web images and the web document information. It can provide the web images in the form of thumbnails or slideshow as described in detail below and also provides the search result in the order of the visit numbers to the web documents.
The user managing unit 25 receives from the user 400, via the web service unit 90, user information including account information such as user names, passwords, and favorite sites. After verifying the user 400, it registers and updates such information in the user managing DB 20. For example, when the unit 25 receives a request from the user 400 via the web service unit 90 to retrieve his/her favorite site list, it retrieves folders and sites stored in the user managing DB 20 and provides the retrieved folders and sites to the user 400. The unit 25 produces a favorite site tree for each user by using his/her favorite sites that were previously stored at the user managing DB 20 so that it is able to provide the web images of the favorite sites to the user 400 along with the favorite site tree.
On the other hand, when the image robot 15 requests a URL from the queue manager 11, the queue manager 11 controls the image queue 14 to provide a URL, having the highest visiting priority in the image queue 14, to the image robot 15. The image robot 15 visits the site of the URL and initiates downloading of the web document from the visited site. Then, the image robot 15 extracts the web image from the web document and registers the web image at the web image DB 50.
When the user 400 accesses the search system 100 according to the present invention through a network, the Internet 200 for example, the search system 100 transmits its home page to the user 400. The user 400 then selects one of the directory search mode, the query search mode of directories, the query search mode of web documents and the favorite site search mode, and all listed in the home page.
If the directory search mode 500 is selected, the search system 100 provides with the user 400 subdirectories and/or the web documents included in a corresponding directory selected by the user 400. As depicted by arrows in
When the user 400 clicks the scaled-down web image 630, a full web image (not shown) is displayed in a separate window. The user 400 can directly visit the corresponding web site by clicking the title 650, as is done in conventional search systems. Furthermore, clicking an add-to-favorite site button 680 will open a new window, as shown in
The header 505 and the footer 502 in
A display layout for providing a query search result found among web documents is similar to that of
A header 121, e.g., X2SEARCH MY FAVORITE, may be displayed at the top of the layout. A favorite site tree 122 is displayed on the left. Iconic web images 123 of web sites of a selected folder of the favorite site tree 122 are placed at the right. A footer 502 is displayed as similarly as in
The web service unit 90 receives a request for a favorite site search from the user 400 (Step S810) and prompts the user 400 for user information. The user managing unit 25 receives a user ID and password from the user 400 via the web service unit 90 and compares them to the user ID and password registered at the user managing DB 20 to verify the user 400 (Step S820). The user managing unit 25 retrieves a list of favorite sites from the user managing DB 20 and provides it to the web service unit 90 (Step S830). In response to the list of favorite sites, the web service unit 90 produces the favorite site tree 122 (Step S840) and also provides the header 121 (Step S850). It further retrieves the iconic images of the web sites included in the top level folder of the favorite site tree 122 and provides them in a thumbnail format (Step S860). The footer 502 is provided to the user 400 (Step S870). Next, the web service unit 90 receives a folder selection input when the user 400 selects a folder in the favorite site tree 122 (Step S880). It retrieves the iconic images of the web sites included in the selected folder from the web image DB 50 (Step S890). Finally, the web service unit 90 provides the retrieved web iconic images 123 in the thumbnail format to the user 400 (Step S895).
The web service unit 90 receives a request from the user 400 for entering a document to the favorite site and transfers the request to the user managing unit 25 (Step S1810). The user managing unit 25 verifies the user 400 (Step S1820), retrieves the favorite site list from the user managing DB 20 (Step S1830) and provides the same to the web service unit 90. In response to the favorite site list retrieved, the web service unit 90 produces the favorite site tree (Step S1840) and provides the header 171 to the user 400 (Step S1850). It then provides the favorite site tree 172 to the user 400 and the selected web image 173 and the title 174 (Steps S1860 and S1870). It may provide the footer 502 (Step S1880). Then, it receives an add request from the user 400 (Step S1890) and transfers the same to the user managing unit 25, which registers the folder and the web site as the favorite site in the user managing DB 20 (Step S1895).
As described above, because the inventive search system stores web images continuously collected by a robot agent in its own database, a user's search efficiency dramatically increases as the user can view the web images of searched web sites even before the user actually connects to those sites and find out what the contents of the web sites are. While there has been described and illustrated system and method for facilitating Internet search by providing web document layout image, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications are possible without deviating from the broad principles and teachings of the present invention which should be limited solely by the spirit and scope of the claims appended hereto.
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Hot Rod Event - Goodguys 7th Del Mar NationalsWritten on June 7, 2007 Where The Street Rods Meet The Surf
The Goodguys 7th Del Mar Nationals officially kicked off the show season not only for us lowly magazine guys, but literally thousands-2,013 entries in fact-of hot rodders throughout the Southwest corner of the United States. Once again taking place for three days at the end of March at the prestigious Del Mar Fairgrounds, home of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and once a stomping ground for Hollywood elite dating back to the early '40s, it was the street rodders' turn to play where the turf meets the surf. As always, the Southern California weather was spectacular all weekend long, with the sun high in the sky and a cool breeze blowing in off the Pacific Ocean throughout the day.
Del Mar has become one of the more popular shows in recent years, due to the fact that it is an almost unofficial kickoff to the summer rodding season. As most of you know, the winter can be rather brutal in Southern California, and our rodding season can sometimes be as short as 10 or 11 months. Those 30 days right around New Years are the most dreaded for us SoCal hot rodders, so our cars are ready for their "legs" to be stretched by the time March rolls around.
This year's show was even more exciting for us SRM guys because we've teamed up with Turtle Wax to present a Top 100 program, and the Goodguys Del Mar Nats is the first of 10 events to feature this new program. Similar to our Top 10 program we've been doing for some time now, the Top 100 program will consist of 10 different events throughout the country, with 10 of our favorite cars chosen at each stop. After every event, the 10 chosen from that show will be posted on www.streetrodderweb.com. All 100 cars will be featured on the site at the end of the year, and Web visitors will be able to vote for the STREET RODDER Street Rod of the Year presented by Turtle Wax. This should be a very exciting new feature for both our Web visitors and showgoers alike, so make sure to check out www.streetrodderweb.com throughout the year!
In addition to the SRM awards we presented, Goodguys also had five finalists picked for the Street Rod d'Elegance award. Dennis DeCamp's '32 Ford roadster, Ralph and Marlene Weaver's '35 Ford coupe, Mike Richard's Deuce roadster, and Ed Knudson's '33 Ford coupe were all spectacular runners-up, but it was Kevin Alstott with a three-peat with his '35 Ford roadster who took home the Street Rod d'Elegance award. You might remember Kevin's car, which also won the 2006 Ridler award as well as the recent 2007 America's Most Beautiful Roadster Award. The Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year Award was presented to Wes Rydell for his super-cool '54 Chevy Bel Air, and Kustom of the Year went to our very own Rob Fortier for his purple-on-blue '53 Chevy.
This year marked the seventh anniversary for the Goodguys Del Mar Nats, and the event has had a steady increase of participants ever since the first get-together. With an increase in more than 300 entries this year alone, next year's Del Mar Nats will hopefully hit the 3,000 mark. We'll definitely be on hand where the surf hits the turf in 2008 to have some street-rodding fun in the sun!


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President Shimon Peres awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction to Mr. Zubin Mehta for his unique contribution to Israeli culture
The President of the State of Israel, President Shimon Peres conferred the Presidential Medal of Distinction upon the conductor Mr. Zubin Mehta at a special event at the President's Residence this morning. The Presidential Medal of Distinction was awarded to Mr. Mehta for his outstanding contribution to culture in the State of Israel. Mr. Mehta is the music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and a world renowned conductor. The event was attended by the American ambassador to Israel, Mr. Dan Shapiro, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of India, Ms. Vani Rao, the heads of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the members of the advisory council for the Presidential Medal of Distinction including the Fifth President of Israel, Mr. Yitzhak Navon, former President of the High Court, Justice Meir Shamgar, Dr. Gil Shwed, Professor Anita Shapira, Professor Suzy Navot, Dr. Muhammed Issawi and Dr. Rabbi Razon Aroussi.
President Peres presented Mr. Mehta with the award and the two shared a warm hug. President Peres said to Mr. Mehta, "Zubin you came here to conduct an orchestra but you became the conductor of our hearts. You know I can't think of anybody else who has offered such a unique contribution to our country, to our people and to our mood. You have shown leadership, a leader was born to elate the spirit and the hopes of the people. That's what you did." President Peres added, "Israel used to be a drama and you made us into a dramatic symphony without compromising one for the other. You made our people feel at ease, feel together through the language of music. You and the orchestra carried a flag of friendship across the world and represented our country in an unbelievable manner. Music conducted by you became a message for peace, a message of hope. I feel honored and privileged to express from the depth of our hearts our thanks to a person who is so unique. Thank you on behalf of our people and our country for this unique contribution."
Upon accepting the award Mr. Mehta said, "To be given a hug by President Peres is already my award. There is no greater friend of India in Israel than Shimon Peres. I don't think there is an important book on India that Shimon Peres has not read, he practically knows more about my country then I do. For all those years when India had no representative in Israel Shimon Peres always named me unofficial ambassador. What Israel has given me in the last 50 years I can only give back by having my musicians night after night play their hearts out all over the world." Mr. Mehta paid tribute to the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra and to the musicians he has conducted in his career both in Israel and during his time in Los Angeles. Mr. Mehta described coexistence in Israel as his dream and said "that if you can sing together, you can live together…I wish for this country only peace and harmony and a vision of living together."
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The sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of In the Garden with Van Gogh will delight little ones. With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists timeless paintings in this masterpiece.
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The Emperor Habanero is a four-door mid-size crossover SUV found in Grand Theft Auto IV.
The Habanero appears to be based primarily off of the 2004-2009 Lexus RX (a rebadge of the Japanese Toyota Harrier), but it is slightly bulkier, and has retouched rear light clusters. Like the Lexus, the Habanero doesn't do well off road, due to it being low to the ground and more sport orientated. It is, however, good for cruising around Liberty City.
The Habanero is powered by a numb-feeling V6, paired to a 5 speed gearbox in an AWD configuration. Borrowing it's specifications from the Lexus RX, the Habanero focuses more on stability and luxury rather than performance, leaving acceleration off the line slow, with a mediocre top speed. Braking is below average, due in part to constant front wheel lockup. ABS is not available on the Habanero, but would make a wonderful addition. Handling at speed is fair, though the suspension does not perform as well as what would be expected. At slow speeds, it's far too soft leading to body roll, while at high speeds it's far too firm and unforgiving. Crash deformation is below average and build quality is sub-par, often leading to catastrophic failure after only a few accidents. The Habanero seems to be best suited for long-distance cruising between islands, or as a last resort mode of transportation.
- A habanero is a type of chili, in fact, the name might be inspired from the Porsche Cayenne, also a crossover SUV, since it is also a type of chili pepper.
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Pub Named After The Hobbit Ordered To Change Its Name
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All publicity is supposed to be good publicity. So why are Hollywood attorneys going after a Southampton pub named The Hobbit over copyright infringement? Isnt the name a standing advertisement for Peter Jacksons upcoming two-part epic?
Not to lawyers for Saul Zaentz Company, who according to the BBC are threatening to sue pub owner Stella Mary Roberts and demanding she immediately remove any references to JRR Tolkiens characters because they own the legal rights to the Lord of the Rings brand.
I cant fight Hollywood, the owner told the BBC, and therefore must remove all Hobbit references, including the pubs name, which has been in place for more than 20 years. Roberts establishment sells cocktails named after Frodo and Gandalf. She also put Elijah Woods likeness on the pubs customer loyalty card.
To implement the changes would cost thousands of dollars, Roberts estimates. A Facebook page dubbed Save the Hobbit has been set up by local student Heather Cartwright. At the moment, it has more than 45,000 likes. Tavern ownership Punch Taverns, meanwhile, reportedly is looking into legal recourse. But Roberts brings up a larger issue How much harm, if any, is a small pub named The Hobbit really doing to the Rings brand? Are we doing any harm? I don't think so, she tells the BBC. We're bringing people to the books and the stories who haven't heard of JRR Tolkien.
And I tend to agree. Prior to this, I didnt even know that The Hobbit pub existed. Now I do, and only because its being strong-armed by a corporate identity who wants to squeeze every penny out of its lucrative brand. Now thats bad press. Ultimately, this legal skirmish wont hurt Jacksons efforts, but it might leave a bad taste in the mouths of Hobbit fans worldwide and we know what a fiercely loyal bunch they can be.
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Chappelle buys Kings Yard
A local auction took an unexpected twist last Friday afternoon when comedian and community resident Dave Chappelle became the new owner of the north end of Kings Yard.
Asha Morgan steps down from Creative Memories
Asha Morgan has stepped down from the leadership of Creative Memories, the St. Cloud, Minn., subsidiary of The Antioch Company, according to an April 7 article in the St. Cloud Times. The leadership change is the first time since The Antioch Company was founded in 1926 by Morgan's grandfather, Ernest Morgan, that the company has not been led by a member of the Morgan family.
Chappelle buys Kings Yard Building
Comedian and local resident Dave Chappelle is the new owner of the northern section of Kings Yard after an auction in which he outbid local real estate owner Bob Baldwin. The 7,500 square foot building houses 10 retail spaces in Kings Yard.
Holidays OK for most businesses
The recent holiday season was better than the one before for many downtown merchants, and other stores had sales either comparable or slightly down from last year, according to recent interviews with a dozen owners. Most merchants felt satisfied with their sales, given the state of the national economy. However, they had to work hard and be smart to weather the holidays in a recession, and several linked their stability to their own adjusted business practices.
Kings Yard building for sale
After nearly 30 years under the ownership of one Springfield family, the long building that houses most Kings Yard shops will be sold at auction at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2, at the Bryan Community Center. The building houses 10 retail spaces, nine of which are currently occupied, and the sale includes an adjoining wooded property to the north behind the post office.
Job growth at YSI Incorporated
For most businesses, 2009 was a year to cut jobs, not to add them. However, the story was more upbeat for YSI Incorporated in Yellow Springs.
"The company did well last year," CEO Rick Omlor said in an interview last week. "We had a number of things go the right way. We are pleased."
Former Antioch Company employees sue leaders
A large group of former Antioch Company employees has filed a lawsuit against company leaders, charging that in recent years those leaders placed their own financial interests before the welfare of the company as a whole, leading to actions that forced the company into bankruptcy and the loss of more than $20 million in employees' retirement funds.
With assistance, business can thrive in Yellow Springs
According to the most recent business survey update sponsored by Yellow Springs Community Resources, the village is a pretty good place to do business. Business owners like the village's location, personality and walkability, and even in a slumped economy, a number of local outfits plan to expand here. But business owners also perceive barriers to growth, including the cost of doing business in the village, the lackluster appearance of the central business district and the age-old concern with lack of parking space downtown.
Anthrotech to measure Army
For getting precise measurements of the human body, no anthropologists in the country are more highly specialized than those at Anthrotech. That is likely the reason the U.S. Army chose the Yellow Springs outfit last month to complete the task of obtaining a statistical sample of the physical proportions of its soldiers.
Yellow Springs as retreat for women
The local artist and new business owner is working to make sure that desire becomes a reality with Getaways for Women, a retreat service that she hopes will introduce area women to the village's many resources.
With all the abundance and richness in town, "I'm like a connector," Mellon said. "I'm a local host."


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STATELINE (WIFR) – Stateliners aren't spending quite as much on video gaming machines. The September numbers show just over $32 million was gambled in Winnebago County. That's down slightly from August and state coffers are taking a hit as a result. The capital improvement fund got about $4,000 less last month from our area.
Although people aren't spending as much gambling, that's not stopping local business owners from testing their luck with new gaming parlors.
It'll be a few weeks before Jay Gesner hears the sound of video gaming machines in Rockford's first gaming parlor on East State Street.
He says he's still waiting to get approved by the Illinois Gaming Board before people can start trying their luck on video gaming machines.
"It's a couple months deal in Rockford to get the liquor license and then once you get that, it's been 6 months, they say it takes up to 8 or 9 months right now."
Despite the long wait, we're hearing more of this in the Stateline. Gaming parlors are becoming more popular, popping up in areas in Cherry Valley.
Cindy Hodyniak just opened Lucky Dog Gaming last week. It's the first of its kind in the village.
"We applied for a gaming [license] in January and we were not approved until September because there was such a long line of people in front of us." That includes more than 2,000 applicants who are still waiting for state approval. Gesner says he hopes he's next in line so he can open his doors in the next month.
The Illinois gaming board meets next Thursday to approve more gaming licenses.


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Last year I planned on doing the TransAm trail in May, 2011 but that got canned due to work projects I simply could not ignore. So the trip was put off until May, 2012 which is 4.5 months from now. I thought I would put my cards on the table here and get some feedback from those who have some touring experience under their belt.
I'll be 57 next May. I weigh about 208 lbs. and stand about 5'11". I would describe my riding as infrequent at this point, especially now that it's getting into the winter months and it's dark by the time I get home from work. But I plan to pick up the pace as Spring comes around and do a couple overnight trips to break myself in to bike touring. I have never toured on a bike but have plenty of camping experience.
I plan on riding my recumbent (Slipstream) towing a Quik-Pak two-wheel trailer to hold all my gear. I'm trying to keep the weight to about 50 lbs. (including the trailer). So far I think I will be able to achieve that with some variation from how much food/water I carry day to day. I will have a Hilliberg tent, Mountain Engineering sleeping bag, Thermarest pad, Trangia cook stove, rain gear, spare parts...and essentially the basics that any tour would require.
I've decided not to do the TransAm trail and instead head northwest from DC to Ohio and pick up the Northern Tier route. I've read too many bad things about Kentucky and Missouri (mainly dog attacks and morons with pickup trucks) to want to ever see those states. It's too bad because I have driven across the northern part of the country 6 times in my life and thought it would be nice to see some new country.
I will have 10 weeks (70 days) to pull this off. I have a sister in Washington where I will arrive, pack up my gear and have it trucked back home while I return by airline. I want to do a self-supported trip that will include stealth camping to take advantage of full daylight. I figure in the beginning it will be an adjustment and therefore good to have the ability to ride long hours but at a moderate to easy pace until I get my legs so to speak.
I will be doing this alone but would welcome company along the way or if there's anyone planning something similar and would like to join me on this trip. The launch date is mid-May so I can get through the Rockies in the first half of July (Road to the Sun). Safety is a big concern so I will have a 120 dB whistle, air-horn, and pepper spray. For the bike I will be using a Cerevellum Hindsight digital rear view mirror (doubles as a bike computer but no GPS) and regular mirrors plus lights, a flag, and reflectors.
Additional electronics will be my smartphone and digital camera plus a solar charging set up which I'm currently researching.
So if anyone has some advice I welcome your thoughts


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[super dealloc] need to be at the top of the method? Does it matter?
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viewDidLoad. Should
[super viewDidLoad] be at the top of the method?
It ABSOLUTELY matters.
What you do depends on whether you're using Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) or manual reference counting.
Using Manual Release-Retain
Manual Release-Retain (MRR) is default memory management for all versions of Mac OS X, and the only way to handle memory until Xcode 4.2.
With MRR,
So your code should look like this:
The super dealloc actually frees the memory. Think about that. If you access an instance variable after that, like this:
...it means that the instance variable is potentially invalid. Between the call to super dealloc and the call to member release, theoretically the bytes that stores the member pointer could have been changed to something else!
As Apple explains it in the Memory Management Programming Guide:
You do this by disposing of any resources your object holds, and calling
Generally, when constructing (or loading) let the super do the work first. When tearing things down, do your work first.
See also:
With Automatic Reference Counting
Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) is the new way of doing memory management introduced in Xcode 4.2. With ARC, the compiler adds memory management code when compiling your application. It has some wrinkles you'll want to read more about before using it (mostly, limited compatibility with older OS versions).
With ARC, you don't (and can't) call
See also:
It should go at the end. The idea is to say "I've torn down all the bits I've done, so now I'll let my parent class do the same" (recursively)
It should go at the top. The parent class should do what it needs to do to load its view before the subclass loads its parts, because it might rely on something the parent class needs to set up first.


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Asleep in the family den, tucked in a hospital bed, Gloria Strauss dreams she can walk again. She does not need a wheelchair. She does not need...
Asleep in the family den, tucked in a hospital bed, Gloria Strauss dreams she can walk again.
She does not need a wheelchair. She does not need her parents to guide her to the bathroom. She is herself once more — 11 years old, chipper and liberated.
She awakens in the middle of the night, excited and motivated. She tries to rise on her own. She gets to the edge of the bed, legs dangling, but then she pauses. The pain is too much. The cancer is too strong.
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Gloria cries for her parents.
HER PARENTS CRY FOR GLORIA, TOO. Doug and Kristen Strauss realize their daughter is fading. They estimate she sleeps 70 percent of the day now.
Gloria had an IV sending 120 milligrams of morphine per hour into a medical port located just below her right collarbone. Two days ago, she switched to Dilaudid, a stronger medicine. She is given hourly doses of 35 milligrams. If that is not enough, she can press a button every eight minutes that shoots 20 more milligrams into her body.
Neuroblastoma is overwhelming Gloria. She has fought this childhood cancer for more than four years, but true to its dogged form, the disease keeps coming after her life.
"I can't say I don't fear death," Doug says. "Whenever I fear it, I pray. There are moments that are just gut-wrenching. You don't want to go anywhere. You don't want to see anybody."
Three months ago, Dr. Julie Park, Gloria's oncologist, told the Strauss family Gloria's cancer was killing her. Since then, Gloria and her parents have abandoned last-ditch cancer treatments because they have no history of healing in cases as advanced as hers. Instead, they have turned fervently to their Catholic faith.
For nearly two weeks, Gloria has been mostly immobile. She last walked without assistance July 10, when the family went to see a special preview of the new Harry Potter movie. Since then, she has been trapped in the den, in a borrowed hospital bed, in her body.
Even now, the Strausses believe God will heal Gloria. They continue to pray for what they want. Religion is their reality. They snap back to faith, always.
"We're not walking blind," Doug says. "We're not defending ourselves from the worst-case scenario. We're turning ourselves to the miracle."
The longer they must wait, the harder it is to remain resolute.
AFTER HELPING GLORIA, Doug walks into the bedroom and sobs. He looks at his wife and collapses on the bed.
"Where's my faith?" he asks. "Where's my trust?"
Kristen grabs a booklet called the Magnificat, a collection of spiritual writings that she reads daily. She opens it and surprisingly, she flips to a page headlined "What doubt saves us from," written in red letters. She recites the text to her husband.
Doug's tears stop, and he falls asleep. Once Kristen finishes the passage, she turns to the back of the booklet in search of the day's Scripture. It is from Matthew 9:18-26. She begins reading.
While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live." Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples.
Kristen underlines the quote "My daughter has just died. But come lay your hand on her, and she will live." She figures she was meant to read this Scripture. She continues.
A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, "If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured." Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, "Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you." And from that hour the woman was cured.
Kristen underlines the quote "Courage daughter! Your faith has saved you." She believes this Scripture must be speaking to her situation.
When Jesus arrived at the official's house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, he said, "Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping." And they ridiculed him. When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And news of this spread throughout all that land. The Gospel of The Lord.
Kristen underlines the quote "The girl is not dead but sleeping." She vows, as soon as morning breaks, to share this Scripture with her husband.
DOUG CHECKS HIS CELLPHONE VOICE MAIL THE NEXT MORNING. There is a message from Jason Prouty, his friend and assistant boys basketball coach at Kennedy High School in Burien.
"Doug Streezy," Prouty says, tweaking his friend's last name, "how you make it look so easy?"
Doug laughs. His knees are not shaking anymore. He is himself once more, sturdy.
He has a new game for his three oldest boys — Joe, 6; Anthony, 5; and Sam, 3. Hot packs soothe Gloria's legs, and the boys can assist in this area. Dad tells them to run to the microwave in shifts, press four-four-start, wait those 44 seconds and run back to the den with their hot packs.
"It's our production line," Dad says.
It also keeps Gloria and her siblings engaged. Throughout the day, Doug and Kristen carry 9-month-old Vincent over to her, so Gloria can kiss him. Gloria's sisters — Alissa, 13, and Maria, 9 — sit with her often.
Their Federal Way home is like a hospital. Nurses and counselors from Stepping Stones, the pediatric and palliative limb of Providence Hospice of Seattle, visit regularly. Each night, one of the parents sleeps on the couch to be close to Gloria.
"There's a hospital bed in our home. There's a wheelchair in our home. There's medical equipment in our home," Doug says, sounding stunned as he states these facts. "We're sponge-bathing her. We're brushing her hair. It's never been this bad."
TOM CURRAN, A STRAUSS FAMILY FRIEND, has been directing a ministry to Catholics for almost two decades. For the past few weeks, he and his wife, Kari, have held a Tuesday-night prayer session about Gloria at their home. He visits the Strausses often to pray with them. In some ways, he is the family's spiritual adviser, but he refuses any credit.
Curran encounters a common question while praying for Gloria with others: What do you pray for?
He says people fear they are praying wrong. They wonder if they are good enough to be asking for a miracle. Curran explains the idea behind praying for Gloria.
"You're asking for Jesus to come close to this situation and to be who he is," Curran says. "You're saying, 'I want you, Jesus. Come close. Be who you are. And bring salvation.' That's the first miracle. When we say yes to Jesus and we come and we pray, in some mysterious way, God uses that.
"I pray with great confidence. I don't come seeking some thing. I come seeking someone."
A healing miracle can occur in two ways, Curran says:
"It can come in the form of a complete medical healing or a complete final healing. God will heal Gloria. You're praying in a way that flows with God's healing."
In March, Curran found himself asking for a healing miracle just like the Strausses. His father-in-law, Larry DeLorenzo, had suffered serious injuries after falling down steps at Curran's home. But while praying, Tom realized God was telling him to let his father-in-law go home. He and his family changed their prayers. DeLorenzo died shortly thereafter.
DOUG IS AT HOME praying one night with Kristen and Curran. He decides to ask God something he never has before. He always has prayed for a miracle while trusting God will do what is best. On this night, he demands it in clear terms.
"If your will is to take her," Doug says to God, "please change it."
He grows bolder.
"You're Jesus," he says. "You're God. You can do anything."
Later, Doug clarifies his shift in prayer. "I've always been afraid to pray against the will of God," he says. "Then I thought, 'Why would I come this far and not demand a miracle?' "
Kristen's faith has strengthened him, Doug says. Now he must lift her.
A few days after their prayer session, Kristen has a discouraging phone conversation with Dr. Park and starts crying. Doug comes into the kitchen, hugs his wife and whispers in her ear. Kristen starts laughing through the tears.
"Get it out," Doug says to his wife. "You just get it out. Cry all you want, baby."
They acknowledge their fears. Kristen protects her spirit better, but it is not impenetrable. Doug breaks down more frequently, but he recovers quickly. They never crash together; one is always there to repair the other.
They do fight, however. Silly stuff, they say. They never can remember the genesis of their arguments. Recently, they became so upset with each other they retreated to separate rooms. An hour later, they talked.
Doug told Kristen that he said the Rosary while they were apart. Kristen laughed. She did, too. Then they prayed together.
In 13 years of marriage, they never have been so close. When they finished praying, they looked at each other like they were high-school sweethearts again.
Their faith replenishes them.
"I don't fear death," Kristen says. "On the other side, it's life everlasting. Oh, it's beautiful! Oh, we can't even imagine! If that's God's will, I know God will prepare us. But we have to remember nothing is impossible with God.
"We're not being stupid. I always worry about what others think, but then I get this stubbornness, and I say, 'Who cares?' "
ON A RELAXING AFTERNOON, Alissa paints her sister's toenails. Gloria talks more and tells her parents exactly what she needs. Doug and Kristen successfully dress her in one of her favorite outfits. Gloria's pain is manageable, and she looks pretty.
She feels well enough to sit on the couch with Alissa. After about an hour, she falls asleep. When Gloria awakens, she realizes the aches have returned. She groans.
Despite the pain, Gloria seems revitalized. She is not moping anymore. She explains why while Mom sits on her bed and reads to her.
"Wait, Mom," she says. "Before you continue, I just wanted to say this is how I always imagined it."
Mom urges Gloria to tell her more.
Remember, Gloria asks, back to our April conversation? Mom nods. Before I was told my cancer had spread? Mmm hmm. When I said it's going to get worse before I get better? Yes.
"This is how I imagined it," Gloria says.
Gloria details her vision. She always saw herself in bed, attached to an IV, with people surrounding her and praying.
Mom smiles. Kristen guesses Gloria's miracle will come at a dire hour. Maybe this is the background for a healing.
Gloria repeats the story to Dad. Doug finds himself believing in his daughter at the oddest times. One afternoon, he goes to the bathroom. The house is empty except for him, Kristen and Gloria, so he figures it is fine to leave the door open. Then he thinks again and closes the door.
"Just in case Gloria walks," Dad says.
GLORIA AWAKENS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AGAIN. It is 3 a.m. Her body has been locked for nine days, but she rises for another try at walking.
Kristen is asleep on a nearby couch. When Mom opens her eyes, Gloria is sitting up.
"Honey, are you OK?" Mom asks.
Gloria nods. Then she stands and uses a walker to guide her to the bathroom. Mom is giddy, but she does not tell Dad.
When Doug wakes up and wanders into the den, Gloria is sitting on the couch. She walks toward him. Tears rim Dad's eyes.
"You're walking!" he exclaims.
"Yeah, I am," Gloria replies.
Dad and daughter tap fists.
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Every year the Kume Island Marathon draws participants from around the world. This year a typhoon almost managed to cancel the event (ferries were canceled), but still several hundred people managed to make their way onto the ferry. As with last year, I was asked to do photography for the event. I started out at Miifugaa, but then worked my way around to a few other locations. I ended up with over a thousand photos total from the day. I've edited


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"Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize" Meredith NH - November 07, 2012
Charles Doleac, founder of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum presents the NH Humanities Council-sponsored illustrated talk on the Treaty, NH citizen diplomacy and how local citizens helped President Theodore Roosevelt earn the Nobel Peace Prize for orchestrating the negotiations that ended "World War Zero" (the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05). Free. 6:30 pm. Presented by the Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street, Meredith NH.
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Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox arrive at Intel's Jerusalem plant for second weekly protest against its operation on Sabbath. Rioters attack driver, passengers of vehicle traveling on road nearby, police intervene to prevent injury
Efrat Weiss
Latest Update: 11.21.09, 14:31 / Israel News
Efrat Weiss
The hundreds of protestors yelled "Shabbos" near the plant's gates. Eyewitnesses said security guards kept them from entering Intel's grounds while police unsuccessfully attempted to disband the group.
Officers on horseback were subsequently alerted to the scene, and police closed off all roads leading to the area.
Haredim also yelled out derogatory terms at officers, calling them "Nazis" and "Leftists", and spat on journalists and photographers. A few dozen took to the rooftops of nearby factories.
At a later stage in the protest some of the demonstrators sat on the road and held hands in an attempt to keep police from evacuating them by force.
A member of Jerusalem's city council, attorney Elisha Peleg of the Likud, criticized police for blocking the city's main roads.
"There is no justification for preventing visitors coming to Jerusalem from passing (on these streets)," he said. "The haredim are always outraged at the seculars' harming of the status-quo, despite the fact that they are the ones disrupting life in the city."
Earlier Jerusalem Police arrested an ultra-Orthodox teen on suspicion that he was involved in last week's riots and damaged Intel property. He was taken in for questioning.
When Jerusalem's deputy mayor, Yitzhak Pindrus of the United Torah Judaism Party, arrived at the protest grounds he was forcibly removed by the protestors, who chastised him for allowing the desecration of the Sabbath.
Ronen Medzini contributed to this report