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ORGANISERS of Colchester's I Am Music festival have announced the event is cancelled.
The festival was due to be held in Castle Park on Saturday.
Organisers made the announcement on Twitter this evening.
Unyime Udo CEO & Founder of I Am Music has informed us that the I Am Music Festival has been cancelled. For info contact 07800 848727— IAmMusic Colchester (@IamusicColc) July 24, 2014
Yesterday indie rock band Scouting for Girls, who were due to play, revealed they would not be performing but no one from I Am Music was available to comment.
Wiley, Next of Kin, Sam Callahan and Conor Maynard were due to perform at the event.
UPDATE 4.30pm Monday
I Am Music have now released information on ticket refunds.
On their website they posted:
"Due to the postponement of the I Am Music Festival 2014 ticket holders can choose to obtain a refund or transfer their tickets forward to the new event date.
"The organisers are working hard to reschedule the event and ensure that the performers have the opportunity to shine and be stars.
"Please follow the instructions below to obtain a refund or transfer:
Tickets purchased via the website:
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4) Tell us your confirmation of sale reference number
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4) Tell us your full name
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Thank you for your support. We look forward to welcoming you to the rescheduled event.
For more information visit the website at www.iamusic.org/
UPDATED 2.40pm Monday
I Am Music have released another statement about the festival, which was due to be held on Saturday.
It reads: "It is with much regret that the I Am Music Festival 2014 scheduled for 26th July 2014 in Castle Park, Colchester, was postponed by Colchester Borough Council less than 48 hours before the event was due to take place.
"Unyime Udo and fellow directors wish to make the following statement on behalf of I Am Music Community Group, the organisers of the Festival.
"I Am Music is a grassroots organisation consisting of young people who love music and dance.
"The festival was created to give a stage for the many talented children, young people and artists who we have the honour of working with.
"Throughout the planning process for the festival we worked closely with the council and engaged, on the council's recommendation, a Health and Safety consultant approved by the council to advise on all matters concerned with health and safety.
"Despite providing all requested information and assessments, and giving assurances to the council of appropriate agreements with suppliers for the provision of fencing, emergency lighting and toilets, the council representatives were not willing to accept the plans and engage with us further to keep the event on track.
"Our deepest concern and sadness is for the young performers who have been left disappointed by the postponement of this event after many months of rehearsals and our hearts go out to them.
"We are working hard to find a new date and venue urgently in order to bring this festival back to life and give the young people the chance to shine and star on the stage.
"Ticket holders who purchased their tickets through the website can obtain a refund or transfer to the new event date, when announced, via the I Am Music website.
"Full terms and conditions of refund and transfers are given on the website.
"Ticket holders who purchased through a school or other cash option will be refunded directly through the original point of payment."
UPDATE Friday 5pm
Statement from I Am Music:
"In spite of the various messages that you may have seen in the media, I AM MUSIC Community Group would like to inform you that the community event scheduled for Saturday 26th July 2014 at Castle Park Colchester has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.
"We sincerely apologise for what has happened and the inconveniences this has caused you.
"Once a new date has been confirmed we will provide full details.
"Any tickets previously purchased will be accepted under the same terms and conditions.
"For further information on ticket transfers and ticket refunds please read our terms and conditions via the website."
UPDATE Friday 3.15pm
A Colchester Council spokesman said: "After emergency talks with police and organisers last night, Colchester Council has withdrawn the use of Castle Park as the venue for the I Am Music festival, which was due to take place on Saturday.
"This was on the grounds of serious health and safety issues and police advice that this would not be a safe event from a crime and disorder perspective.
"The organisers of the festival were given a substantial amount to time to arrange the event and put in place the safety features required for a festival of this magnitude.
"Even though the organisers had the support of the Safety Advisory Group, who have been trying to resolve a variety of their issues for some time, they have been unable to meet the criteria of providing a safe event.
"The problems involve security and safety regulations including inadequate or no provision for emergency lighting, toilets on site, security staff and security fencing (which in turn means the stage can not be assembled), with no evidence provided to mitigate any individual issue.
"Therefore, failing to provide proof that public welfare and safety measures agreed during the event planning process would be delivered or had been organised.
"Subsequently, the Council and Police have agreed the festival is not safe to go ahead."
UPDATE 10.30am
Tim Young, Colchester Council safety boss, said: "We weren't confident that the event could be held safely and there were concerns from Essex Police as well.
"They could not give us the assurances that we needed.
"People will be disappointed, but we can't allow something to go ahead which may not be safe and which we do not have assurances over."
UPDATE 9.45am
Colchester Council has confirmed the event was pulled due to health and safety concerns.
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BOLTON bakery giants Warburtons has been persuaded that they ''knead' to change the name of their sandwich wraps — by school pupils.
Youngsters measured the firm's brown 'square-ish wraps' — and wrote to bosses to suggest that they were in fact rectangular.
And now the bakery — which was launched in Bolton in 1876 and is still based in the town — has taken on board the advice and changed the product's name.
Gary Dugdale, Warburton's distribution and community manager, wrote to the schoolchildren from St John The Baptist RC Primary in Padiham and their teacher, Maria Adamson, to confirm that the product had been renamed 'soft brown easy roll wraps'.
Mrs Adamson said her class had first raised the issue when she ate the wraps for lunch one afternoon.
She said: "We noticed that the wraps were not square, but rectangular, and did a couple of lessons around it.
"For maths, they all got their rulers out and measured the actual wraps. Then for our writing session we drafted letters to send to Warburtons to tell them about the inaccuracy.
"One of the girls' dads works for the company and Warburtons were fantastic in replying and visited the classroom with a supply of bakery treats.
"The whole class had a wonderful picnic eating pancakes and wraps while soaking up the sunshine."
In his letter to the class, Mr Dugdale said: "Thank you for your letters that have been sent to inform Warburtons of an issue with our wraps.
"Due to the awareness of the issue raised, we have now changed our packaging to remove the 'square-ish' description, and the wraps are now described as easy roll wraps."
The move follows a hint that Warburtons is to rename its rolls after missing out "barm" from a Facebook poll asking what people call them.


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Beach Camping in Subarctic Labrador, Canada10 Jan 2011
Camping at 40 years old brings back the same summer rush I had for adventure in my earlier days exploring Gros Morne National Park. Last July's excursion to a 90-km stretch of beach in Labrador called the Wonderstrands proved I was still able to hike 100 km of wilderness and camp for seven days – and call it vacation! It was so much fun.
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TRIBUTES have poured in for a toddler who lost his brave battle against leukaemia and there have even been calls for a star to be named after him.
Two-year-old Charlie Harris-Beard of Kidderminster died on Friday following a courageous battle with the illness and since then the family has received hundreds of messages of condolence, sympathy and support. There was a minute's silence in memory of him at the Kidderminster Harriers game on Saturday with Charlie's team winning 3-2 against Cambridge.
The match was attended by Charlie's family. Charlie also received a minute's loud applause for the courage he showed. Messages on Charlie's facebook page which already has nearly 50,000 'likes' included one from Vicki Ince who has set up an events page called 'Lets Name A Star After Charlie'. Charlie and has family have also been nominated for the Pride of Britain Awards 2013 which are only given to a child or adult who has displayed remarkable courage.
In April 2011 Charlie, aged just 10 months, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and within just four months he had been through four intensive cycles of chemotherapy. He had a bone marrow transplant in October 2011. The family has urged people to sign an e-petition to increase awareness and availability of umbilical cord donations which has already received more than 10,000 signatures. The family aims to set up a charity, 'Cords4Life' to increase awareness of how umbilical cord donations can save lives.
- * A group of people are all meeting at the cafe by the river in Grandstand Road, Worcester at 7.45pm on Friday, February 15 to light Chinese lanterns and set balloons off at 8pm for Charlie.
- * To support the petition visit Charlie's facebook page 'Help Save Baby Charlie Harris-Beard' or visit epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/45622
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- "RIP little man xxx' (Tracey Martin Compton),
- "So much love and respect to your family little soldier fly high beautiful never forgotten xxx R.IParadise Charlie xxxxxxxxx' (Sophie Louise Ryder),
- 'Still thinking of u angel I will never forget u my thoughts and love are with your family you are a beautiful amazing little boy Charlie you're a legend xxxxxxxxxx (Nicola Fry)
- 'RIP little charlie. Play with your angel friends darling xxxxxx (Wendy Parr),
- 'sleep tight angel x' (Michelle Severn)
- 'What a brave little man, will always have a place in my heart. Sending strength and prayers to his family. RIP Charlie x' (Catherine Owens)
- 'Sweet dreams Charlie x' (Elizabeth Hilling)
- 'no more pain, needles or nasty things sweetheart, just football in the sunshine xxxxx' (Sandra Rochelle)
- 'the most heartbreaking news I have ever had. I will always think of you, and hope you are somewhere you feel joy, love and peace sweet and fun xxx' (Britt Adams)
- 'He's the nation's hero. Rip little fella' (Louise Davies)


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James Schmehl has an article up on Mlive in which Delmon Young is quoted as saying he "wouldn't prefer" being named the season's full time DH. My first reaction to the piece was to write a personal letter to Mr. Young telling him, in no uncertain terms, that no one particularly cares how he feels about the situation. But his points about DH-ing being mentally tough to adjust to are probably fair (or, at least, mildly understandable). Young says:
"[Adam Dunn] wasn't used to it last year and struggled because all your concentration is on hitting -- it makes it really tough… When you go out on the field, you stay in a better rhythm."
This isn't the first time we've heard a player speak of the difficulties designated hitters face, and it's been shown numerous times that hitters typically hit a bit worse as a DH than when they're in the field (not Dunn worse, but still noticeably so). I've been harping on using Young as the DH, but I know I don't give the mental aspect of the game enough thought. Dave Dombrowski was quoted later in the same article talking about the team's plan to use the DH spot:
"When we talk about who is going to be the designated hitter, it's whoever Jim Leyland deems the DH for that particular day… It could be Delmon, it could be Brennan Boesch. It could be Miguel (Cabrera) and it could be Prince (Fielder)."
"The list goes on, Dombrowski said. Alex Avila, Jhonny Peralta and Ryan Raburn will all be considered DH candidates, too."
The idea of using the DH spot to give guys a "day off" isn't a bad one, but I think it should be the exception, and not the rule. The Tigers will have more than their fair share of terrible fielders, and the DH spot could (and should) be used to hide them as much as possible. The DH rotation should look much more like a three man rotation, and not a seven or eight man platoon. Roughly speaking, 50 games apiece for Young, Cabrera, and Fielder probably wouldn't be unfair to anyone.
But the DH platoon could also be used to maximize the effectiveness of the team's bench players. It would make a ton of sense to DH either Fielder or Cabrera (nearly) every time a left handed pitcher is on the mound to allow Brandon Inge to slide in at third base. Inge is no longer Gold Glove caliber in the field, but he's no worse than average at the position (and certainly better than Miguel). Brandon has been a lefty killer at the plate in his career, with an OPS of .800 versus southpaws. Even in the disaster that was his 2011 season, The Notorious One still managed a non-terrible OPS of .717 (with an OBP of .339!). That's still a useful glove-bat combination when inserted in the right spots.
Versus right handed pitchers, it still makes the most sense to DH Delmon Young on most days. That would open up the opportunity for Andy Dirks and Ryan Raburn, both vastly better fielders than Young, to get some time in the outfield. Statistically speaking, it's probably sub-optimal to DH anyone else against righties, but (at the risk of over emphasizing the mental aspect) I'm not opposed to a scattering of these games so long as it's keeping everyone on the team "mentally sharp".
I just want to see Leyland be smart about the whole thing. There are some pretty obvious no-no's that should be avoided. Don't use Raburn or Boesch as the DH with Young in the outfield more than just a couple of times in the season. Don't DH for Prince or Miguel to put Brandon Inge in the game against right handed pitching with any regularity. And don't hesitate to force Delmon into DH role (he's nothing close to a superstar, so don't treat him like one).
And when it comes down to it, the Tigers shouldn't have much of a problem winning the division, so the nitty gritty of the every day lineup construction won't matter much in that respect. But come playoff time, we'll need to always use the optimal lineups (which will likely mean lots and lots of DH-ing for Delmon).
Matt Snyder is the editor of The Tigers Den. He can be reached on Twitter @snyder_matthew.


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For some people, retirement planning includes finding a job. But if you're over 55 and looking for a job, plan on searching for a long time.
A report from the Congressional Research Service says that 11.51 percent of unemployed adults ages 55 and over had spent the last two years looking for work. Among unemployed adults over age 65, 12.15 percent had looked unsuccessfully for at least 99 weeks.
(The 99-week mark is significant because it is the current maximum duration of unemployment benefits, although in many states that number is lower.)
Overall, older adult unemployment is at a near-record high, 6.7 percent at the end of January -- double what it was when the recession began in December 2007.
What can you do if you find yourself needing to augment retirement income with a job? A study by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College pinpointed three job-hunting handicaps that an older job hunter can do something about.
- Old dogs can learn new tricks if they try. Only 12 percent of job hunters over 55 have done anything to update their skills compared to 20 percent of younger workers. Taking a training course or going back to school proves to a boss that you are still capable and in the work force for the long haul.
- Stay connected. Slightly more than 50 percent of younger job seekers are using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to put the word out that they are looking for work. These networking sites are very effective ways to remind people who already know you and your abilities of your job search, but only 13 percent of older job seekers say they are using these tools.
- Don't be bitter. Nearly 40 percent of younger workers contacted former bosses directly and used them as resources. That was only true of 23 percent of older workers, who tended to express resentment about their situation and be reluctant to reach out to former employers.
Unquestionably, job hunting is discouraging, but work is available. One of the authors of the report, Maria Heidkamp, senior research project manager at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, says older job hunters need to be creative. Employment doesn't necessary mean a conventional job. Starting your own business can be a profitable alternative. She advises you to get involved in community activities where you can broaden your network and prove that you are smart and skilled. That way, when job openings occur, you're much more likely to hear about them and be considered.


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You'll probably be hearing more about this gooey pastry called semla in the next few weeks on various blogs here. Usually sold a few weeks leading up to Lent and mostly consumed on Fat Tuesday, semlor (plural) are designed to fatten you before fasting for 40 days. That didn't stop my husband and I from digging into a couple semlor way before the season.


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Corsair Obsidian 250D Case Reviewby E. Fylladitakis on 1/21/2014 12:00 PM EST
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JDG1980 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI like the idea of using synthetic thermal loads for reliability, but I'm curious how heat is dispersed from these. Do they have metal heatsinks on them like actual components would? If so, do they have pins or fins - and if the latter, what kind of orientation? That can make a big difference - you'll get much better cooling if the airflow is parallel to the fin direction rather than perpendicular. A case with direct airflow (like the Corsair Air 540) will do very well if the video card's fins are parallel to the long side of the card, while a tower with a side fan (like the NZXT Phantom 630) will probably do better if the fins are perpendicular to the slot. How does your current setup take these things into account? Reply
E.Fyll - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkGreat thinking JDG1980.
True, heat is dispersed via heatsinks. Even though the faux boards are solid copper sheets, their surface alone is not enough to disperse such volumes of energy. Unfortunately, they are commercial products and thus they do have fins. I could not find symmetrical heatsinks available commercially and custom constructions would cost a lot of cash. Unfortunately, that was the best I could do with my limited time and resources at this point of time, although the design will gradually improve over time.
The fins of the faux cards are parallel to the sides of the card. The fins of the Mini-ITX board are parallel to the top/bottom sides of the board.
Specifically regarding the GFX card, the design will favor cases which have a fan blowing right at them. However, cases which have no direct airflow over the card slots rely on passive/bulk airflow only, in which case the orientation of the fins would hardly matter.
To summarize, although the fins can work in the favor of some designs, the bulk airflow is far more important as the load does not in any way aids the airflow/heat dissipation capabilities of the case itself, therefore the error is not high. Reply
dbtc - Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - linkI really like the idea behind developing a more consistent testing strategy. The problem I see is that it, although it may provide a very accurate comparison between cases in their true stock configuration, it might not be a good representation real world usage.
For example, adding a single fan or changing the orientation of the CPU sink could drastically improve the performance. I think some brief results addressing optimizing the case would be extremely helpful. Not only for providing a more complete review but also for anyone interested in using the case who would like to know which types of components would work best.
I know, it's a lot of extra work - just my thoughts. Reply
jojo32 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkIs the front of the case damaged? For me, cosmetic defects and rattling parts are so common when getting cases for a custom PC. Reply
sor - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkSort of looks like they forgot to take the protective film off of the front of the case when taking the photos. Reply
HaZaRd2K6 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkIt's probably just wear and tear from the case being shipped around to various reviewers. Reply
E.Fyll - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkCamera lens overexposure from the overly bright lighting. I am still waiting for a couple of light diffusers. Sorry...
There actually is a small dent at the top right side of the front door, as seen in the picture displaying the I/O ports, but this case went through two custom inspections and an intercontinental three working day delivery. The box makes it clear that it has been somewhat mishandled, it has been opened/repackaged twice and the dent is right behind a thick slab of Styrofoam which was undamaged; therefore, my educated guess would be that the dent was caused by the inspectors or during shipping, rather than on the factory floor. Reply
jojo32 - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkThanks. I didn't think of lighting. Then again, I'm not a photography enthusiaist. I think my phone takes great pictures.
I never had a Corsair case but cosmetic defects from manufacuturing, damage from shipping and loose parts happen so often when I bought cases from other companies (BitFenix, Cooler Master, Silverstone and Lian Li). Reply
stratum - Monday, January 27, 2014 - linkSame here. I'm more likely to get damage, loose parts and cosmetic defects than not. Even the $100+ "premium" cases are like this. Reply
BigLeagueJammer - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI'd like more information about the new thermal testing. I thought there wasn't much information for something that's a new concept compared to putting a real system in there. Overall I found it rather confusing and borderline useless. Reply
E.Fyll - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkThere is no comparison with a real system simply because that would be entirely misleading. Testing a case with a real system is an improper procedure and can lead to greatly misleading results. Real systems are active loads and interact with their environment, which makes every single system unique. Each such system would favor some designs over others, therefore comparisons between systems would have been useless. Even if you build the same exact system, using parts from the exact same OEMs, even a different orientation of a single cooler could yield entirely different results.
The synthetic load which we are using emulates the heat dissipation of a system (multiplied a few times) but does not aid the cooling capabilities of the case in any way. Therefore, we can assess the true stock thermal performance of the case, regardless of the system that will be used or any modification that the user will perform. Reply
sleepytea - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI was really looking forward to this review, but it turned out to be a big disappointment for two reasons. First, the review format completely breaks the mold and makes no direct comparison to previous mini-itx builds. I want to see this case compared against it competitors, especially the ones that have been reviewed here in the past. The only other case mentioned is a HTPC case by silverstone which is completely irrelevant. The Sugo sg08 has an excellent review and would be a much more relevant comparison point.
Second, the writing is flat and uninteresting. Dustin Sklavos has been the man for the job up to this point and I'm not sure if he is no longer on staff here, but he had a history with these mini-itx builds and the combination of his writing talent, personal interest in the form factor, and experience testing SFF builds made for excellent and trust worthy reviews. Reply
Egg - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkCorsair hired him, you can look up his twitter at @DTheSleepless Reply
lmcd - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI was confused about Dustin's no-show, and the "About Anandtech" hasn't been updated with the info.
And while the writing was flat, there's no question that we now have a new writer and Anandtech community member who I'm sure will become more personable as we batter him to bits down here ;) Reply
thesavvymage - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkaccording to another commenter here, corsair hired him. his twitter handle is @dthesleepless Reply
Dustin Sklavos - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkAw, it's nice to be missed. I'm still doing system reviews here and there for AT, but yeah, Corsair occupies my time now. I'm writing for their blog now and doing a lot of in-house testing, I'm also part of the development process for products you'll be seeing towards the end of this year and into next year. :)
E. came highly recommended and I think once he gets situated, his voice will become more apparent. My early stuff at AT was much more formal and academic the way his is here. Frankly I think his testing methodology here is more scientific and reliable than mine was. It's good work all around that I'd only expect to improve, and he's definitely AnandTech material. Reply
sleepytea - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkThat's all great to hear and I do look forward to seeing what comes from Corsair and mr. Fylladitakis in the future. Cheers! Reply
CloudFire - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI would think it'll be so awesome if you guys did video reviews of computer products on youtube similar to how Hardware Canucks does, seeing a video presentation of the review would be something I'd love to see from anandtech. Reply
spidey81 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - link"Corsair created the Obsidian 250D for enthusiasts who want to create a fully featured, powerful gaming system in compact dimensions."
"...installing USB 3.0 only front panel ports without providing an adapter for USB 2.0 motherboard headers is a bad call, as very few Mini-ITX motherboards have a USB 3.0 header."
I'm not sure what you're trying to say here, but after doing a quick search on the Egg for Z77/Z87 M-ITX motherboards (most likely the choice of chipset for gamers/enthusiasts aka the target audience) ALL of the 8 motherboards that came up had USB 3.0 front panel headers. Even the comparable AMD boards were equipped with them. It's only when you start entering budget and lower mainstream boards that you see USB 3.0 front header being left off. And per your quote, that's not the target audience for this case. Reply
E.Fyll - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkIndeed, per my quote, Corsair's target audience is that of gamers and enthusiasts. However, many mainstream and lower budget boards do not have an USB 3.0 header. As you said, a high performance board which has an USB 3.0 would "likely be the choice" of the target audience. That however is a hypothesis; someone could easily want to install an Asus asus c8hm70-i/hdmi and use it as a HTPC. It could become an issue for some users, therefore I had to mention it. Reply
lmcd - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkIt's pretty rare these days to find a board without USB 3.0. However I have seen one or two cheaper models unequipped. But again the niche is small and irrelevant in this case so while Spidey clearly is overreacting, the absence of an adapter isn't a big deal either. Reply
spidey81 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI didn't mean to seem overreacting, but the reviewer is clearly biasing this case as an HTPC and not what it's geared toward. It's a gaming or enthusiast case. It is built to house high end components and cool them as such. It's not a low power HTPC nor suited for budget oriented builds. I agree with other commenters on here about the focus of the article and the intentions of the reviewer going into this review. Reply
vision33r - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkUgly case, the Bitfenix Prodigy is much better and just as flexible to mod if not better because of the drive cage design is better. Reply
dingetje - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkyes, Bitfenix prodigy, phenom and colossus look nicer but are kinda big and, like the 250D, are not exactly budget.
People who are looking for budget options should check out the cooler master elite 130 and the even smaller elite 110. They get my vote. Reply
Bob Todd - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkThe 130 looks like a nice update to the 120, glad they finally went all black with the front. The 120 was one of the better mITX case deals around. I picked up one for $40 and a second more recently (but before the 130 came out) for $35. Excellent case at those price points and plenty of room inside for a nice GPU without being too tall for HTPC usage. Reply
dingetje - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - link^ and I hope anandtech will review them :) Reply
smartthanyou - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkSpeaking for myself, it would be incredibly helpful to have some sort of frame of reference, in regards to size, when you show pictures of the exterior of the case. I am not sure what that should be, maybe a ruler laying horizontally and one vertically, or possibly using transparency to overlay pictures of a couple of competing cases.
I would be curious how others feel but the exterior shots really don't give any sense of size. Reply
kyuu - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI agree, a sense of scale would be very welcome. I can't really visualize how big/small this case really is without some context. Reply
wperry - Friday, January 24, 2014 - linkI had the same complaint/criticism with the review of the ASRock M8. Particularly with Mini ITX, size is very important factor and, for that, I need some sense of scale. NCASE had a really simple solution - put a soda can next to their case (or mock-up). Reply
J.Griff - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkFractal Design node 304 looks like it still remain king, nice try Corsair. Reply
J.Griff - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI take that back, after reading bit techs review : 0 it all but beats every itx case in cooling, except when the node 304 is running on high speed fan mode. So it's between the 250d and 304. Both the best itx cases in certain aspects, equally good choices depending on whether you value size, node 304 being a bit smaller and room for more hard drive space, or the 250d with it's better layout and the ability to customize more. Reply
rocktober13 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI like the move to Mini ITX cases but it still seems like there is a lot of excess space in these cases (Bitfenix, Fractal Node, etc). I want to see more along the lines of the EVGA Hadron series, but at a lower price point. The Hadron fits all the same components in half the volume. Reply
J.Griff - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkTrue but it's going most certainly going to run noiser and hotter than the node or 250d, so screw that. Lol. Until the steam box console like layout cases come about these 2 are pretty much unbeatable cases IMO. Reply
rocktober13 - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkI am not a fan of the box shape either, so I will probably have to wait for a steam machine. I would be curious to see how the temp and noise of the Hadron compared to the node or 250d though. Reply
sleepytea - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkthe Silverstone RVZ01 is not far off. I don't like the style of that case, but the ML07 will be another option. I'm leaning more and more towards the SG08, but if the ML07 has the temps and noise level to match it could be an excellent competitor. I'm skeptical that the SFX PSU format will help things along in that regard, but at the same time Silverstone is potentially putting out a 600W SFW unit the SG08 may get a Lite version. Reply
lmcd - Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - linkSG08 and such! Reply
pierrot - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkmeh, too big which defeats the purpose of itx imo and not that great looking Reply
bracka - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkIsn't a 30W payload for each HDD a massive overkill? I am concerned that due to different HDD placement's between cases there could be high variation in CPU heater temps as a result of pre-heated air.
Liked the review. Can't wait fore more. Would like to see Bitfenix Phenom matx! Reply
dj_aris - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkDo I see a mITX with a BGA cpu (presumably a C837 / C1007) and then a GTX770 added? I really wonder how this system performs if it's available to run some tests.
By the way, καλή αρχή πατριώτη! Reply
E.Fyll - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkWell, I will see what I can do about that. Although, it is given that the CPU would be a serious bottleneck here, even though it is better than an Atom.
Thank you. :) Reply
Death666Angel - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - link"it can also backfire if the user is far too negligent"
You can say that about every case. I've seen enough people coming to forums saying that their 1 year old PC suddenly freezes or has terrible performance or is super loud. Some time late we find out the CPU and/or GPU throttle and it is mostly the case of the the coolers being clogged by dust and debris. In my opinion, it is far easier to see and remove dust from filters than it is from the coolers themselves. So I'd still give this one a better grade than most other cases (note: many Silverstone ones have positive air pressure with filter designs which helps this a lot!). Reply
E.Fyll - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkThat's true. However, the clearance between the side panel filter and the graphics card fans is but a few mm in this case. Other cases could end up with clogged filters and yet, even if the air could not easily enter/exit the case, there would be room for air circulation. If the side panel filter of the Corsair 250D gets clogged however, I fear that the card will "suffocate", there is just not enough clearance for it to continue sucking air from the side of the card. Reply
Hrel - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkStill prefer the Fractal Design Node 304 Reply
faster - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkDimensions 350 mm ×277 mm ×290 mm(D × W × H)
I could go convert this to inches, but it would be nice if the author did it for me. Reply
Slomo4shO - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkWelcome E! Thank you for the review. I would like to see a write up on the Cooler master Elite 110 as well in the near future :) Reply
bobbozzo - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkTry a CPL (polarized, rotatable, filter), and rotate it until the glare (mostly) disappears.
And/or move lights around.
Bob Reply
bobbozzo - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - linkHi,
I'm all for a consistent thermal load for repeatability, etc., but I worry that the noise levels will be misleading.
e.g. imagine 2 cases with similar fans in similar locations and similar airflow (direction, position, and CFM)...
with no component fans, they might sound about the same, but if case A has extensive noise dampening internally, and case B has none, then in the real-world, the components in case A would be harder to hear, resulting in a quieter system.
Perhaps your testing should be expanded to include some noise sources to simulate CPU and VidCard coolers (and maybe liquid cooling pumps).
The PSU fan is another possible source of noise; some cases (e.g. FD Node 304) now have the PSU mounted in the middle, so a noisy PSU might be quieter in such a case.
Thanks! Reply
E.Fyll - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkGood thinking bobbozzo,
Indeed, a case which has sound insulation will most likely result to lower noise levels than a case which has not (even though that is not always the case). However, I fear that currently I can only assess the noise level of the stock case and still end up with comparable results. You see, the sound pressure level, the position of the sound source, its frequency and several other factors are in play here. You could even use two configurations which generate similar acoustic pressure and yet end up with different results for each of them. Even if I do use some equipment to simulate the sound of a system, the results can vary depending on the configuration of the sound sources. For example, the liquid cooling pump of kit A could be reading less dB(A) than that of kit B during an unobstructed test, yet the sound wave could be at far higher frequency (the annoying whine that some kits make is such a wave) and the results would end up being significantly different if they were installed inside a case, depending on the case's size (echo), materials (rebound), the position of the pump and the insulation. Also, results can vary if there is difference between the sources of sound. For example, if the rest of the system remains the same and just a single fan becomes louder, it does not mean that the test results will just change scale, different cases will react differently.
However, I do consider it a very good idea and I will see what I can do about it. At the very least, I could perform a test with some additional noise sources, just as a basic reference.
Thank you for the advice. :) Reply
just4U - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkDustin not doing cases anymore? :( Hope he's still with Anandtech. Anyway, great first review there E. Would be nice if you could snag a modular PSU with ribbon cables for these case reviews. Their easy to work with and show what many of us might do in one of the builds.. Corsair should send you one! Or CoolerMaster.. It's free advertising for them after all :D Reply
JohnMD1022 - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkHow about posting dimensions and weight in English as well as metric?
I shouldn't need a calculator to read the review.
Gadgety - Thursday, January 23, 2014 - linkLooks good for watercooling, as does the build quality and dust filters. I also like the 200mm fan possibility. For a marginally larger case, for example the Lian-Li V-360, or the Prodigy M, one can fit mATX. Could Corsair have gone with a mATX version as well? For MITX and air cooling, the Lian-Li PC-Q33 looks pretty good. I can host an 18 cm tower cooler, and 5 disks in a chassi which is 60% the size of this one. No optic disk, and no dust filters though. Reply
Broo2 - Friday, January 24, 2014 - linkGreat review. I heard about this case a few weeks ago and this is one case I have been considering it for a small PC. This review has definitely helped my decision making process. :) Reply


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How to Serve the World @ your library
Serving Non-English Speakers in U.S. Public Libraries
Alire, Camila A.
Serving Latino communities : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians / Camila Alire, Jacqueline Ayala. 2nd ed. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2007.
Block, Marylaine
The thriving library: successful strategies for challenging times / Marylaine Block. Medford, NJ : Information Today, 2007.
Bridging cultures : ethnic services in the libraries of New York State / edited by Irina A. Kuharets, Brigid A. Cahalan, Fred J. Gitner. Albany, NY : New York Library Association, Ethnic Services Round Table, 2001.
Byrd, Susannah Mississippi
¡Bienvenidos! = Welcome! : a handy resource guide for marketing your library to Latinos / Susannah Mississippi Byrd. Chicago : American Library Association ; El Paso, TX : Cinco Puntos Press, 2005.
Carlson, Ann and Carlson, Mary
Flannelboard Stories for Infants and Toddlers, Bilingual Edition. / Ann Carlson and Mary Carlson. Chicago, IL : American Library Association, 2005.
Cuban, Sondra
Serving new immigrant communities in the library / Sondra Cuban. Westport, CT : Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
From outreach to equity : innovative models of library policy and practice / Office for Literacy and Outreach Services ; edited by Robin Osborne. Chicago : American Library Association, 2004.
Multicultural Librarianship : an international handbook / edited for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, Section on Library Services to Multicultural Populations by Marie F. Zielinska with Francis T. Kirkwood. München ; New York : K.G. Saur, 1992.
Pavon, Ana-Elba
25 Latino Craft Projects / Ana-Elba Pavon and Diana Borrego. Chicago, IL : American Library Association, 2003.
"Illegal Immigrant Curbs Face Uphill Climb" (in "USA Today," March 7, 2008)
"U.S. Libraries and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment—How Librarians Are Coping with Discrimination to Better Serve Hispanic Communities" (in "Criticas," October 1, 2007)
"Surge in Immigration Laws Around U.S." (in "New York Times," August 5, 2007)
"Libraries Examine Policies as Two Counties Target Illegals" (in "American Libraries Online," July 2007)
"Libraries Boost Offerings for Immigrants" (in "The Washington Post," April 23, 2007)
"Serving Non-English Speakers in U.S. Public Libraries, 2007 Analysis of Library Demographics, Services and Programs" (American Library Association, Office for Research and Statistics, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, Office for Diversity, Public Programs Office, April, 2007)
"Welcome Stranger, Public Libraries Build the Global Village," (Urban Libraries Council, January 2008) (follow link to file)
Includes 5 Strategies for Success: 1) Understand local immigration dynamics, 2) Bring sensitivity to service delivery, 3) Build English capacity, 4) Create connections to local institutions, and 5) Encourage civic engagement.
"Library Services for Immigrants: A Report on Current Practices," (Office of Citizenship, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, March 2006)
"Public Library Services to New Americans: Speeding Transitions to Learning, Work and Life in the U.S.," (Urban Libraries Council, April 2003)
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Topic: Better off dead???
Quote from Christina (Chrissy23) on 7/18/08
"At a time like this financial issues should be the least of our worries but for some reason (for us as well) it becomes the main concern."
Christina, this really hit home with me. We've been so frustrated with money concerns and insurance problems that today Charlie said that me and the kids would have been better off if he would have already died. Can you believe it? It breaks my heart. I know he doesn't really mean it, (I pray he doesn't), but that's a frustrated man and that kind of negative thinking can't be good for his well being either. It seems like every day, there's some new battle for us to fight. A $2,800 bill from the hospital that Blue Cross says didn't get approved for radio frequency ablation, our daughter couldn't get her medicine today because the pharmacy said she's no longer insured. But we never got any information about COBRA or anything and I've been calling and asking for months. We might as well throw in the towel if we're not covered anymore. Charlie doesn't get Medicare until 5/09. He has Medicaid for 5/08 to 8/08. Don't see how that can help because his Blue Cross has paid everything except the out of pocket we still can't pay from Jan. and Feb. of this year. He was diagnosed 5/07, never able to go back to work. I lost my job in 6/07. No income until 12/07 when we got Soc. Sec. disability. I just started a part-time job in June with no benefits. He doesn't want me to work more than that because he wants me with him and I want to be with him. We both feel like he's living on borrowed time since things haven't really been going so good. Tumors came back after resection within 3 months and he's so tired all the time. The financial worries are just pulling us both down. I'm about to the end of my rope. Sell the house, move into an apartment with us, 2 teenagers, 3 cats and 1 dog?? It's like the financial worries are taking all of our energy and strength that Charlie especially needs to be fighting this. He thinks it would be easier on all of us if he were just gone. I don't want to lose him. I'm sick of this. I'm heartsick. I'm just about out of answers and energy to fight the big insurance company, the big hospital, the doctors. Savings is long gone, our church and others have helped us a lot, but how long can we hold our hands out for help? His sisters set up a medical fund at our bank and that helped a lot, but after a while, it just died out and it's empty now. We were denied for food stamps. You must really have to have nothing to get those. The economy is so bad and more and more people need help now.
I also know we've got it better than a whole lot of people too. But I really can't voice these concerns to friends or family members so I needed to do it here. I'm not asking for anyone to fix it because it can't be fixed. I just needed to have somewhere I could go to really say how I feel and not be judged. This is that safe place for me. Please keep us in your prayers and I do all of you.


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RiP, Snag, Friends, and Followers: Quick Hits
Some recent news of note:
RiP: A Remix Manifesto premiered at SXSW and has been 'picked up' in the US by B-Side, whose DIY model will presumably avert some of the bigger copyright issues that might be a problem for regular distributors.
Snag! Films has made a deal with Hulu to place films on that site. This begs the question for filmmakers of whether, when they license their film to one online market, they are permitting that company to resell their film elsewhere (presumably cutting into whatever revenue there might be). It's probably a good idea in general to look at contracts closely to see if this is the case- and to be clear about who you want to sell to and who you want as a representative.
Cinematech guru Scott Kirsner's new book "Fans, Friends, & Followers" streets today- and is available both in physical and virtual versions. I hope to have more to say once I've had a chance to read it, but as Scott asks for examples of business models that work in the online realm, I'll just say that in terms of the selling of art and fundamental things that make it successful no matter what realm we're in, I think that having people at the core who are both true fans of the work AND good businesspeople/entrepreneurs is the most important aspect. The how seems like it will follow naturally after that.


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Touching Base: A Message from the Chief September 9, 2012 For your Information:
California Highway Patrol Officer Kenyon M. Youngstrom was shot on September 4 in Contra Costa County as he conducted a traffic (enforcement) stop. One day later, he succumbed to his wounds. Kenyon was a seven-year veteran of the CHP and the father of four children. Pasadena Police Officers, uniform employees, and volunteers will wear mourning bands across their badges to honor the memory of Officer Kenyon M. Youngstrom until after his memorial service. Please keep Officer Youngstrom, his family and friends, and the California Highway Patrol in your thoughts and prayers. Officer Youngstrom's murder was covered in the print media:
Save the Date:
The Pasadena Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting the 27th McKnight Williams Awards Dinner on September 13, at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be held at the door. Please RSVP by August 30, 2012 (Source: Pasadena Branch NAACP). Joe Brown is the Pasadena Branch NAACP's President and Darryl Dunn is the honorary event chairperson.
Latino Heritage is hosting its 14th Annual Parade and Jamaica Celebration on October 6. This year's theme is Planting Dreams – Sembrando Suenos, and the event will focus on the exciting era for California: 1840 – 1860. For more information please visit latinoheritage.org. Roberta H. Martinez is the Latino Heritage's Executive Director. Sandra M. Gutierrez is the event Chairperson.
The Pasadena Police Foundation (PPF) is hosting its Annual Chief's Breakfast on October 11, 7:30 a.m., at the Brookside Clubhouse. For reservations, sponsorships, or tickets, please contact Ragnhild Naning De Vries at (626) 744-3987. Funds raised at the breakfast are used to support youth programs sponsored by the PPF (Source: Pasadena Police Foundation). Tom Kester is the Pasadena Police Foundation's President.
The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley is presenting its Women for Racial Justice Breakfast on October 15, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel. For tables, individual tickets, or sponsorships opportunities, please call (626) 296-8433, or contact Crystal Hernandez. For more information about the YWCA, or programs offered by this valued community partner, please visit www.ywca-pasadena.org. Tamika Farr is the YWCA's Executive Director.
El Centro de Accion Social is hosting its annual fundraiser on October 18, at the Westin Pasadena Hotel. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. For more information please call (626) 792-3148. Randy Ertll is El Centro de Accion Social's Executive Director.
Our Community:
On September 4, Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle and I met with about 30 seniors living at the Villa Gardens Retirement Facility. I talked about public safety issues, including: Fraud, crime trends, and other related topics. The seniors asked some great follow-up questions concerning homelessness and women in policing. Villa Gardens Director, Katherine Custodio, coordinated our participation.
On September 5, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls and I attended a meeting with Flintridge Executive Director Jaylene Moseley and Staff Member Brian Biery regarding Parole Reintegration. You may recall the Pasadena Police Department currently maintains a parole re-entry program, which is facilitated by Pasadena Police Officer Anthony Russo. PPD is addressing compliance, education, and assisting in the effort through the Pasadena / Altadena Reintegration Commission, which includes the Flintridge Center and other nonprofit organizations.
On September 7, I met with the Leadership Los Angeles Class of 2012. We met at the Los Angeles Metro Headquarters building and my lecture focused on "contemporary issues facing law enforcement." About 40 public, private, nonprofit, and corporate leaders are enrolled in the program. I used my time to discuss some of the comprehensive youth programs in Pasadena, including PAL, Explorers, the Youth Accountability Board, parole reintegration, and crime trends. Leadership L.A. Network Coordinator, Hadia Kabir, facilitated my participation.
On September 8, I had the opportunity to meet with the Pasadena Youth Council (PYC) during their annual retreat. I spend my time with the council discussing leadership and community involvement. Pasadena Youth Council Vice-Chair, Casey Shatraw, and Program Coordinator, Maricela Galvez, coordinated my participation. The PYC is the official advisory body for the City of Pasadena representing the youth of our community. PYC is a sub-body to the Human Services Commission whose goals are to: Provide youth with a forum for civic engagement in Pasadena; Advance the vision for youth in accordance with the City's Policy on Children, Youth and Families; Create opportunities for youth involvement in decision-making in the community on matters affecting youth. To learn more about PYC, please visit cityofpasadena.net/HumanServices/Pasadena_Youth_Council.
On September 8, Lieutenant Phlunte Riddle, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I attended Dr. Ezat Parnia's appointment as the ninth president of the Pacific Oaks College & Children's School. The Pasadena City Hall Courtyard was the background for Dr. Parnia's installation, which was well attended. I spent some time talking with Pasadena Unified School District Board President, Renatta Cooper, and Publisher, Steve Tobia ("The Magazine"). As an aside, Dr. Parnia is currently attending the Pasadena Citizens Police Academy.
Pasadena's Finest:
On August 25, Police Officer Rodney Saunders and Pasadena Police CAPS Volunteers Keith Chow, Laura Kendall, John Kendall, Shar Stafford, and Kristin Stafford conducted a crime prevention program called "Operation Awareness" in the area of Sunset Oaks (Glorieta Street, Kirkwood Avenue, Poplar Lane, Spruce Street, Birch Street, and Elem Street). The purpose of the program was to encourage residence to report suspicious activity to the police when it occurs in their neighborhood. The team visited approximately 49 homes and contacted 25 neighbors. Informational flyers were left for the neighbors who were not at home during the program. Many of the people contacted expressed their gratitude for Rodney and the volunteers.
On August 28, I received an email from Mentoring & Partnership for Youth Development (MPYD) Executive Director and Co-Founder, Tecumseh Shackelford, commending Commander Chris Russ for interacting with the youth and their parents. MPYD is an effective youth mentoring program that is located on the John Muir High School campus. PPD officers, supervisors, and executives frequently talk with MYPD students as part of the mentoring program.
On September 4, I received an email from a Pasadena community member commending the police department for their dedication and service. The author wrote, "This is just a short note to say thank you for your excellent service. " The author has lived in Pasadena for more than 15 years and has called the PPD on several occasions.
On September 6, I received an email from Pasadena Fire Department Emergency Manager Coordinator, Lisa Derderian, commending Commander Lisa Rosales for her participation in the Emergency Operation Center training. Lisa received an overview and training on the EOC's technology capacity.
On September 6, Pasadena Police Sergeant Mark Goodman obtained his FAA Private Pilot's license as part of his ongoing training toward becoming a certified Pasadena Police aviator. Mark's final testing (an extensive oral exam and flight review) occurred at the Long Beach Airport. This is a tremendous accomplishment for Mark as well as his primary Flight Instructor, Pasadena Police Officer Patrick Polimeni. Lieutenant Michael Ingram commands the Air Support Unit.
Critical Incidents:
On September 5 at about 6:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers were on hand at the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at the Jackie Robin Center (JRC). PPD was requested to attend the meeting, in part due to the potential for student demonstrations. The Pasadena City College Police officers also attended the meeting. In the end, the meeting was orderly. No arrests were associated with the event.
On April 6 at about 7:09 p.m., two male suspects separately entered a grocery store located in the 3600 block of East Foothill Boulevard. The subjects met inside the store near the aisle where Red Bull energy drinks were displayed. The suspects then placed several cases of Red Bull in a shopping cart and walked out of the store without paying. The suspects are described as:
• Armenian Male, 20-30, medium build • Armenian Male, 20 -30, medium build.
If you have information about this crime, please call the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-3862, and ask for Corporal Robert Jenkins.
On Augusta 22, at about 7:28 p.m., three Black Females entered a clothing store located in the 1300 block of North Lake Avenue. While they were inside, one of the subjects distracted the employee while the others took several items and exited the store without paying. The suspects are described as:
• Black Female, late 20s, 5'-7," 165 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. • Black Female, 20s, 5'-4," 150 pounds, shoulder length black hair, and brown eyes • Black Female, 5'5" to 5'-6," 170 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information about this crime, please call the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-3862, and ask for Corporal Robert Jenkins.
On September 7, Pasadena Police Patrol Team 7 conducted quality of life checks at the following locations: the Old Pasadena Business District, Central Park, Memorial Park, and La Pintoresca Park. PPD officers arrested five (5) subjects, issued 12 misdemeanor citations, 11 moving violations, and 11 field interview cards. The subjects were contact for violation of the California Penal Code and Vehicle Code, and the Pasadena Municipal Code. The following personnel are assigned to Team 7: Sergeants Katherine Favara and Christopher Kirby, Corporals Todd McDonald and Richard Padilla, Officers Cristian Allen, Panfilo De La Cruz, Robert Dubois, Barry Glockson, Bartman Horn, Kimberly Jones, Ivis Moran, Daniel Morris, Brian Petrella, and Aaron Villicana.
On September 8 at about 2:00 a.m., Pasadena Police officers, while on foot patrol in the area of Dayton Street and Fair Oaks Avenue, observed a group of subjects involved in a fight. As officers approached, several subjects entered a dark colored vehicle and fled the area. PPD officers located a male adult victim lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a stab wound. Officers immediately notified the Pasadena Fire Paramedics and the victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Our investigation is ongoing.
Until next week,
Phillip L. Sanchez Chief of Police Pasadena Police Department 207 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 744-4545 Mission First, People Always


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Our engineering team has been hard at work developing Pacifica to extend Flash Player and AIR on the Mac and PC platforms. We anticipated a public beta this summer, but we are delayed while we align with the Acrobat platform.
Please stay tuned here as our Private Beta continues to grow. You can request access to the program by commenting here, or starting a conversation via Twitter: http://twitter.com/pacifica. More news on Public Beta availability is forthcoming.
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WKU meteorology major awarded internship with NASA program
|Date: Monday, March 24th, 2014
Victoria Hampton of Metcalfe County, a junior meteorology major in WKU's Department of Geography and Geology, has been awarded a paid summer internship with the 2014 NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP 2014).
Hampton was one of 32 undergraduate students selected from universities across the country to participate in SARP. Housing, a travel allowance and stipends are provided for each student.
The purpose of the Student Airborne Research Program is to provide students with hands-on research experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results and conclusions to peers and others.
Students will work in four multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric and oceanographic processes. Participants will assist in the operation of instruments on-board the DC-8 research aircraft to sample and measure atmospheric gases and to image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands. Along with airborne data collection, students will participate in taking measurements at field sites.
"These opportunities are very competitive nationally," said Dr. David Keeling, head of the Department of Geography and Geology. "Our meteorology faculty are developing a reputation for producing exceptional students who can perform at the very highest level across the country. This speaks highly of WKU's meteorology program and of the faculty and students who have built the program to become one of the best in the U.S."
Contact: Gregory Goodrich, (270) 745-5986.
WKU Office of Admissions is taking its DiscoverWKU events across the United States this fall.
Sodexo has made a gift commitment to WKU to establish the Sodexo Scholarship Fund to support their employees, as well as their dependents, in the pursuit of higher education at any campus of WKU.
The annual faculty and staff awards were presented Friday morning at WKU's 2017 opening convocation.
Sodexo has made a gift commitment to WKU to establish the Sodexo Scholarship Fund to support their employees, as well as their dependents, in the pursuit of higher education at any campus of WKU.
The annual faculty and staff awards were presented Friday morning at WKU's 2017 opening convocation.
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni outlined the strategic planning process for WKU's future as well as new initiatives being implemented this fall during the annual Faculty Staff Convocation Friday.
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Calving difficulty, sometimes called dystocia, affects between 13% to 15% of Holstein calves. Dystocia is defined as delayed or difficult parturition. General causes are fetal-maternal size mis-match, fetal malpresentation and maternal-related causes. A 2007 Journal of Dairy Science paper found over 35% of calves required assistance during birthing.
A 2008 Bovine Veterinarian article discussed caring for the dystocia calf. The basic recommendations for dealing with this issue include the following. Click here for more detail on how to accomplish these management tasks.
- Minimize dystocia
- Use appropriate delivery methods
- Identify compromised calves
- Administer fluids and oxygen to calves with acidosis
- Warm chilled calves
- Deliver high-quality colostrum immediately after birth
- Treat every dystocia calf as a compromised calf
This week's Calving Ease newsletter from calf expert Sam Leadley, PhD, Attica Veterinary Associates, Attica, N.Y., also contains information on caring for dystocia calves. Read the full article here.
Some bullet points from Leadley on dystocia are:
- 48-hour survival rates drop drastically for calves when deliveries require two or more persons, mechanical or surgical intervention compared to unassisted births.
- There is a 120-day survival rate for calves when deliveries require two or more persons.
- Mechanical or surgical interventions are 70% less than unassisted births.
- Treatment rates are higher for dystocia calves (scours 17%, pneumonia 70%) compared to calves experiencing unassisted births.
- Providing special care, both in the first few hours and first two weeks, can cut both death losses and treatments for scours and/or pneumonia.


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HOUSTON - A Houston general contractor with an appetite for the finer things is on the run from the law, police said.
"Your average police report is six pages. This one is 19," said Isaac Duplechain, a Houston Police Department investigative first responder.
Vinh Bao Dang, 31, is accused of misapplication of fiduciary property, a felony similar to theft, following his failure to complete a large construction project, detectives said.
"I'm very upset and angry with him because of what he left us with," David Maxwell said.
Maxwell works for General Truck Body, a Houston firm that hired Dang and his company, Strive Concepts, Ltd., to build a 32,000- square-foot manufacturing facility.
Dang did not finish the job, failed to pay subcontractors, and absconded with several hundred thousand dollars, police said.
"He has done quite a bit of damage across the Houston area. He has been sued in several counties," Duplechain said.
The investigator said that Dang had victimized several homeowners and businesses over the last two to three years. Several people are suing the contractor and his company.
Each of the civil lawsuits alleges basically the same thing -- that Dang didn't complete work that he said he would and that he took money for jobs he didn't do.
Local 2 investigates also discovered that Dang has a lengthy criminal history that includes convictions for assault, theft, auto theft and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Dang's Facebook page states he is a graduate of Clements High School in Sugar Land and the University of Houston. The same page also lists information about Dang's previous probation officer.
Police told Local 2 Investigates that until recently Dang was living at a posh apartment complex on Allen Parkway under someone else's identity and driving a Cadillac Escalade.
"He has been to Vegas. He went to Cuba. He went to the Super Bowl," Duplechain said.
Police have been unsuccessful in tracking down the fugitive.
"He told me he was going to meet with me, that he just needed a little more time. That same day, he left with only a backpack," Duplechain said.
Police said they believe Dang may have contacts in Dallas and may be living and working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Anyone with information regarding Dang's whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.
If you have a news tip or question for KPRC Local 2 Investigates, drop them an e-mail or call their tipline at (713) 223-TIPS (8477). Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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People who feel strongly about the removal of realm best titles, on either side of the fence, please weigh in on the official forums when the website is no longer experiencing downtime. Particularly people who hold one or more realm best titles. Many of the title holders feel very strongly about the countless hours and large sums of gold we dropped to secure the titles we earned, and now they are being stripped from us with very shaky reasoning.
A lot of us would greatly appreciate support in our attempts to convince them of rethinking this change.


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WORLD famous concert pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi will be flying into the Midlands to perform for one night only at a village musical event in Belbroughton.
The globe-trotting Italian classical musician will be jetting over from Shanghai to perform at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday July 19 for a one-off charity concert - Musica 14.
Organiser Gaye Hadley said: "It's just brilliant to think he's coming and he's not charging us a penny. He's doing it for the sheer love of being able to perform in a Norman church."
It will be top pianist's third visit to the village; he also performed at fundraising concerts Musica 09 and 11 - which were held in the grounds of Church Farm in Bradford Lane.
Antonio, distinguished professor of piano at the Cleveland Institute of Music in Ohio, will be joined by his wife Emanuela Friscioni, also an accomplished pianist and professor at CIeveland Institute of Music; and their nine-year-old daughter Eleanor Pompa, a cellist, will also be performing.
Gaye added: "It's going to be the most phenomenal thing."
Birmingham Conservatoire student Elliot Hinton, aged 19, from Hagley, has also been invited to perform an original piano piece of music at the event which starts at 7pm.
Tickets for Musica 14 cost £35 and include entry to the concert and supper in the church hall afterwards where people can meet the musicians.
College students with proof of identity are invited to attend for a reduced rate of £20.
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The Boy Scouts of America and the Council strongly believes that every youth deserves a trained leader. Parents expect to have their boys led by quality-trained leaders, and upon recruitment, we promise to train new leaders in their positions. To achieve this objective, the Boy Scouts of America have designed interactive training sessions. Basic leader specific training is required, along with youth protection and many other courses to allow leaders to be most effective. There are numerous other training opportunities offered during the calendar year, ranging from outdoor leadership to swim defense and weather hazard safety.
More information at: BSA Training
The National BSA has provided Online training for scouting and has now made several training opportunities available in one location. You will need to register before your first use.
E-Learning Online Training at My Scouting
The following training courses are available at the E-Learning site:
- Youth Protection
- Safety Afloat
- Safe Swim Defense
- Cub Scout Fast Start
- Boy Scout Fast Start
- "This is Scouting" Training -Basic Leader Essentials
- Venturing Fast Start
- Troop Committee Challenge
- Staffing The District Committee
- Unit Commissioner Fast Start
- Scout Parents Unit Coordinator
- Troop Committee Challenge
- Hazardous Weather
- Venturing Youth Protection
- General Diversity - Login Not Required
- Den Chief Fast Start Training - Login Not Required
For Unit Leaders:
To check your leaders' training status, go to: My Scouting
Log on to your account
Click on "training validation" on left side of screen
Click "All Training"
Click on pull-down menu by Username to specify search by Member ID
Use your charter to find membership number for each leader
Required courses are:
- This Is Scouting
- Fast Start for position
- Youth Protection (within 2 years)
- Specific Training for position.
- (Boy Scout Leaders only: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills)


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A phenomena that occurs when a lady exposes her thong undergarments purposefully, or not. Also, when the distincitve triangle of a thong or g-string shows above a woman's pants with the strings also visible.
Peeping thong is also known as a whale tail, a whale tail is the effect that happens when a girls G-string or Thong becomes exposed as she walks, bends over or squats. Actually whenever you can see that wonderful exposed thong in the shape of a whale's tail. Lowrise jeans and higher cut thongs are creating for extremly great Whale Tails around as more and more thongs become exposed, so keep an eye out and get ready with your camera to catch these beautiful whale tails!"
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Jazz Winnipeg will be bringing in two of Canada's top pianists to the West End Cultural Centre in November.
Michael Kaeshammer will perform Thursday, Nov. 14 and former Winnipegger Bryn Roberts will be behind the keyboard on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Kaeshammer's latest CD, With You in Mind, is a tribute to New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint, who was one of Kaeshammer's musical influences when he was growing up in Germany.
Roberts, who is now based in New York, will release his third album this fall, a collaboration with Canadian tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake, drummer Johnathan Blake and bassist Orlando le Fleming.
Tickets to see Kaeshammer ($35) and Roberts ($18) are available now at jazzwinnipeg.com, by phone at 204-989-4656 or in person at the Jazz Winnipeg office.


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Split-second decision
I completely agree with Barry Prentice's Jan. 19 article Ambushing drivers in speed traps must stop, especially with what happened to me on Jan. 18. While driving down Bishop Grandin Boulevard that evening, as it was snowing and the roads were slippery, I came to River Road.
By glancing at the crosswalk lights, I knew that the traffic light would soon turn red. I had a split second to decide whether I should keep driving and enter on a yellow or possibly a red, or if I should hit the brakes and possibly spin out of control and hit something or someone. I made the decision to keep on driving and, to my surprise, saw the notorious flash of light. As a 22-year-old university student already having trouble paying my tuition, this was quite discouraging.
I find it very disheartening to know that my human intuition to do the right thing for myself and the people around me is judged, and even shut down, by a machine. That's the problem. These traffic-control machines deal in black and white. There is no room for situation or intention.
The city should give us more credit and not put us on the same level as machines. A human being's intuition is a valuable tool, but in my case, it just cost me over $200.
Does Barry Prentice honestly believe that improved signage will change the habits of aggressive drivers? And that people are speeding because they don't know what the posted limit is?
I don't know about you, but I'll err on the side of caution and go slow until I come upon a sign. And while I'm sure we'd all like to think we're safe and responsible drivers being ambushed by police, the fact is, if you're speeding you are breaking the law and deserve the ticket you get. Period.
I would say the fine levied is steep enough to discourage one from speeding again. I don't have stats, but I would challenge Prentice to find me someone who routinely and continually gets ticketed for speeding. Since he will not be able to produce such a person, I would say the lesson has been learned.
Barry Prentice indicates that red-light cameras are inefficient, yet these are the only intersections most drivers approach at the regulated speed and can feel relatively safe that some fool will not come thundering through after the light has changed.
When compared to the average intersection, where speeding up when the yellow light appears and passing through on the red is the norm, intersections with cameras appear to change behaviour.
Second, Prentice says WiseUp Winnipeg showed photo radar to be inefficient, even though the Free Press attended a demonstration that showed these claims to be false.
Last, while I agree that proper signage is necessary, anyone with a lick of common sense would also agree that the only way to curtail the massive number of idiot drivers in Winnipeg is by the use of speed traps. Fear will cause some of them to slow down; the rest will hopefully lose their licences.
When you are caught and fined for speeding, it doesn't matter whether you are an "otherwise safe and responsible driver" or an aggressive driver who regularly terrorizes pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers with high speeds. You are driving dangerously.
As someone who was once caught and fined for speeding, I support speed traps and better signage and whatever else might work to force drivers to obey traffic laws and safely operate the 1,500 to 2,000 kilograms of automobile in their hands.
Eco-Network grant only $5,000
The Jan. 21 editorial City cuts without warning states that Manitoba Eco-Network receives $210,000 annually from the City of Winnipeg. This is an enormous factual error.
The only funding Manitoba Eco-Network receives from the city is $5,000 for our organic lawn-care education program. We are required to reapply for this grant and justify the program's effectiveness every year.
Manitoba Eco-Network operates on funds from a diverse range of sources, including private community foundations, individual donations and service fees. The Eco-Network is held accountable for every dollar spent, through reports to funders and donors, which ensures the cost-effective delivery of important services.
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Essential coverage
Thank you very much for restoring the daily printing of the TSX Top 100 stocks.
It conveys a deceptively large amount of information and is an essential part of business coverage.
Fair and balanced
I commend Matt Henderson for his Jan. 19 piece, Gutless (and illogical) wonders, and Doug Firby for his Jan. 12 piece, Indian Act encourages acts of defiance.
They both have offered fair and balanced comments on the Idle No More movement. I can only hope they are being read by those people who are out there commenting without knowing all the facts. These writers encourage us to become informed, to talk to aboriginal people to get their perspective and to accept that long-held racist attitudes do not have a place in this time of urgent need for change.
Thank you for giving me some hope for rational thinking to prevail. I believe that this is a critical time in our nation, and how we respond will determine how we go forward or stay stuck in a deep and dangerous rut.
The reactions of non-aboriginal Canadians to the Idle No More protests have sometimes been very disappointing to me. Our indigenous fellow Canadians are lifting up their heads and telling the government that the delays, litigation and promises of action are not good enough anymore.
Instead of offering them advice they don't need or shameful racist comments, we need to remind ourselves that all the success and wealth and comfort we enjoy flows from the appropriation of their land without adequate compensation.
So next time you are held up by a demonstration, park your car and go grab a sign. March with them awhile and let them know you want them to share in the wealth and success that come with being a Canadian.
From where I sit, it looks as though Jaymie Phillips (Letters, Jan. 18) has engaged in the same behaviour that many of us find so deplorable when it comes to the treatment of First Nations people: tarring all members of a group with the same brush based on the behaviour of a few of its members.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo women's soccer head coach Ged O'Connor has been selected to lead the VSI Tampa Flames W-League team for the duration of the summer.
The reigning Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year, O'Connor is taking his proficient knowledge of the game of soccer to the Flames, which houses some of Tampa Bay area top talent.
Although the Flames are in their first year of competition, the W-League, which is associated with the United Soccer League (USL), is the first and longest women's soccer league in North America.
"It is a great honor and opportunity for me to get to work with some of the top talent in the Tampa Bay area, in addition to competing against some of the best players in the region," said O'Connor.
Although not off to the most ideal start, the Brandon, Fla. based team is sure to turn things around behind O'Connor and his band of talented athletes.
"It is a first year program, but the support the team is receiving from the organization is allowing us to be as good as we can be as soon as possible. We are looking forward to the remaining part of the season and moving as high up the league standings as possible."
Click here to read more on the VSI Tampa Flames, the W-League, and the USL.
For more on women's soccer program, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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Looking to bring a little more luxury to the bath and body care section of Target, Sonia Kashuk released a new collection of body lotions, body, butters, shower gels, body washes, hand creams, body oils, body polishes and fragrances, as well as additional bath and body accessories, onto the market. With eye-catching packaging—vividly hued flowers in yellow, purple, pink and red on black backgrounds—and distinct fragrances—Pink Innocencia, Purple Seductia, Yellow Alluriana and Red Promisia—the products seek a sophisticated, chic niche on the shelves, attracting shoppers with luxe attraction and affordable prices.
GCI magazine had a chance to speak with eponymous brand owner Kashuk about her new collection, discussing her motivations and inspirations, the development process, how relationships spurred the project and what she's looking to next.
Sonia Kashuk: Truly, it was a void in the marketplace. I think that bath and body is such a focus as we all continue to be focused on our bodies, our exercise, looking good, taking care of ourselves—every aspect of skin and body comes into play. And it can be hard, because we are in such an overly saturated market, but when you can find and discover those kinds of little niches, it's kind of like finding a gem in the raw. It was something that I felt that nobody had really gone after.
And because of my partnership with Target, I was able to do exactly what I did almost 15 years ago [in color cosmetics]. For these products, there was no compromise on quality, so I was really able to bring forth the best of the best and be able to keep it affordable because we're able to go direct to the consumer—from the manufacturing direct to the consumer. It's really a win, not just for myself because I'm incredibly proud of it and know what this product is consisting of, but I'm so proud to be able to bring it to the Target guest.
SK: The main thing was definitely a fragrant, scented base. What we wanted to do was have it feel luxurious. It is about scent. With that said, there were three things that I had to check off [in the development process]. The first thing was, if you're walking down an aisle in Target, the first thing that had to happen was the package had to be exceptional and beautiful and eye-catching. It really had to, as I say, "dance off the shelf"—where it would stop you in your tracks. Because no matter how wonderful these scents are, no one was going to pick it up if the packaging didn't really take a stand.
So it was packaging that would stop you in your tracks, then it was the smell—these incredibly scented, beautiful aromas, developed by Robertet, which is one of the leading fragrance houses in the world. The scents are all naturally derived too. It's really partnering with the best of the best. We also worked with Bureau New York, a small design firm, on the packaging. They have worked on products for Givenchy, for Helmut Lang, for David Webb, so they're a very high-end, boutique design agency, and I feel like you sense that when you see the packaging.
So it was bringing that sense of design and style, and then Robertet bringing what they do into to the mix, and then making sure that the last thing that was going to be experiential, those formulas, would just seal the deal. To me, every partner I had on this project brought the best of the best. I feel like the whole experience, from beginning to end, is exhilarating, it's mesmerizing and your skin feels incredible. So I feel like every aspect of this [line] rivals anything in the prestige market.
Once it all came together, I recognized that it's amazing and that people in the mass market, where I sell, would love them, but so will the prestige market. I think that oftentimes in the market and category I sell in, there is nothing that rivaled the prestige world of bath and body. And I felt like I really became that bridge to bring those together, [which] is exactly what I set out to do 15 years ago when I introduced color and accessories. It was really cool for me that I stayed this focused for 15 years and was able to go back and find a void and see a niche where I could do exactly what I did in the original concept of the brand and to keep it going. I think that for me has been such an exciting aspect, in that I've been grateful to have incredible support by the industry. We've had an incredible response, and the winning person here is really that Target guest who is able to buy it.
SK: I think number one is the scent, because there's nothing that's comparable. The scents are all natural, they're sophisticated, they're beautiful—there's just absolutely nothing in the [same retail] space with any resemblance. I think the fact that somebody could go in and buy an affordable fragrance at $19.99 is just completely unheard of.
We brought in an exfoliating body polish, which is interesting—it's being called out a lot, as is the body oil, because it's such as trend with oil right now. So I feel like we're relevant in what's happening, but I always like to have those core basics, which are the beautiful body lotions and body butters and the shower gels and washes. It's those of classics, those basics—not that the collection is basic in what we deliver, but in that's it's not hard for the shopper and user to understand.
I didn't want to over complicate the collection, but I wanted to make sure it was relevant and modern. I feel that all of these key ingredients—ingredients meaning not just what goes into the product [formulation], but what makes up the product, like the packaging and the scent—all of those things are really the differentiating factor.
SK: I think what I translated was my sense of aesthetics. I hope that people got that, that I feel that it even kind of re-energizes my whole cosmetic line. Because when you see the whole thing in its entirety, I have a love of packaging and objects and things that look really beautiful, and I feel that what I bring to the table is going to make the product look super chic and yet maintain that affordability.
I am a shopper at Target. I go there to shop, my family shops there. So I am just constantly looking to be giving the unexpected. I feel like I'm so much a part of the "Expect More. Pay Less" motto of Target. I want to be always the "Expect More" portion. It's not just Target's motto, it's mine. I want to always be pushing the ante. I love nothing more than a "wow" response. That's what I love.
When I can design packaging or brush cups that have me coming up with my own design, or the patterns on the makeup bags—which I literally sit with the designers on the computer to create—that part for me is incredibly rewarding and creative. So I think it's that creative design aspect where I'm really the creative designer/director on the brand that I really like to own and have a passion and love for.
SK: It's amazing. Where Target is incredible—and this what I encountered from day one when we started working together almost 17 years ago—is that they do what they do and I do what I do. I bring them my sense of aesthetic and my sense of design, and they are able to marry that with their marketing and their ability to know how to handle supply and the retail business end. I'm definitely the entrepreneurial designer that brings my end of it. So that marriage of my very entrepreneurial spin with their ability to market and deal with the operational part is where we've had great success.


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A Stooge RaceLogic puzzles require you to think. You will have to be logical in your reasoning.
Moe, Larry, and Curly were trying to figure out who among them was the fastest, and by how much. They decide to settle this by a series of 2-man 100-meter races. In the first race, Moe beats Larry by exactly 10 meters. (That is to say, when Moe crosses the finish line, Larry is 10 meters behind him.) In the second race, Larry beats Curly by exactly 10 meters.
If they run at the exact same speeds as they did in their previous races (and their speed is constant over the entire course of the race), by what distance should Moe beat Curly when they race?
Answer19 meters.
Instead of thinking about the distance one finishes ahead another, think of the total distance each racer covers. In the time it takes Moe to run 100 meters, Larry runs 90 meters, so his pace must be 90% of Moe's. In the time it takes Larry to run 100 meters, Curly runs 90 meters, so his pace is 90% of Larry's. Combining these two facts, we find that Curly's pace is 90% of (90% of Moe's), which is 81% of Moe's. So in the time that Moe runs 100 meters, Curly must run 81 meters, and therefore finish 19 meters behind Moe.
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